Saturday 23rd May | Duckworth Prestex Showroom There is something very different about experiencing a watch properly in person. The weight on the wrist. The way a dial changes in the light. The small details you never quite notice through a screen. On Saturday 23rd May, we are opening the doors to the Duckworth Prestex showroom for an exclusive open day dedicated to collectors, enthusiasts and customers who simply enjoy great watches and good conversation. For one day only, visitors will have the opportunity to experience collections from Duckworth Prestex, Favre Leuba, Delma and CIGA Design in a relaxed showroom...
There’s something happening in British watch collecting right now. Not the corporate side of the industry. Not the endless hype around impossible waiting lists. Something far more genuine than that. Across the UK, collectors are rediscovering independent brands, founder-led stories, and watches with real personality behind them. That’s exactly why events like The Glasgow Watch Show have become so important — bringing enthusiasts together with the people actually designing and building the watches they wear. On Saturday 9th May, Duckworth Prestex will be joining collectors, enthusiasts and some of the most exciting independent brands in Europe at The Glasgow Watch...
There are few events in the global watch calendar that capture the spirit of independent watchmaking quite like Windup Watch Fair — and this May, Duckworth Prestex is proud to be part of it once again in San Francisco. From 1–3 May 2026, we’ll be exhibiting at Windup Watch Fair, located at 2 Marina Blvd, overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The event is completely free to attend, making it the perfect opportunity for collectors, enthusiasts, and newcomers alike to experience the world of horology up close. Meet Neil Duckworth & The Team One of the defining aspects of Duckworth...
The Prestex Big Date Open Heart: A Study in Classical Watchmaking In an era where watch design often leans toward excess, the Prestex Big Date Open Heart Automatic offers something far more compelling — restraint, balance, and mechanical honesty. This is a watch built on traditional principles, yet quietly modern in execution. Every element has been considered, not to stand out individually, but to work in harmony. The result is a piece that feels immediately familiar, yet distinctly refined. At first glance, the dial presents a clean, symmetrical layout anchored by a large date display at 12 o’clock — a...