Monday, June 14, 2021

The Kingsley MKI

This is, admittedly, a wee bit of a teaser. For those of you unaware (and for my sins, I am in this group), there is a pretty groovy watch brand quietly working away in Birmingham, England. Craig and Rebecca Struthers are the pair behind a refreshing alternative to what the Media Mavens of Watch Town are so anxious to collectively jam down your throats. 

For your consideration, the Kingsley MKI -
Courtesy of Struthers Watchmakers
Struthers doesn't exactly make "off the peg" watches. Every watch is made to order and allows for personal customization options.

If I were picking, it would be the one pictured above.
I will be following up with the folks at Struthers to try and get a deeper bit of background on what they are up to.  

As regards the Kingsley MKI (in rose gold), here are the pertinents -

Specifications for The Kingsley

Movement

manual-wind recommissioned vintage Omega from the 1950s, rescued from the bullion industry and stripped back to basics. Refinements include traditional hand engraved acanthus leaf scrolling, additional jewelling and precision regulation

Case

38mm and available in sterling silver, 18ct gold or platinum. The solid case back is hinged and opens to reveal the hallmarks and movement beneath a crystal back

Dial

all in precious metal and available in MKI, MKII and vitreous enamel variations

Strap

a wide range of leathers and colours are available, please contact us for details

Presentation case

this watch is presented in a case hand-made in Scotland by award-winning bespoke designers and cabinetmakers Method Studio, along with a unique build book photo documenting the creation of the watch



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