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...
British watchmaker PRESTEX introduces the Marcato — a new automatic jumping hour timepiece combining vintage design language with proprietary mechanical innovation. PRESTEX is proud to unveil the Marcato, a distinctive new automatic jumping hour watch that blends classical British styling with contemporary mechanical sophistication. Housed in a beautifully proportioned 39mm cushion case and powered by a Sellita SW300 automatic movement enhanced with PRESTEX’s proprietary JP1 jumping hour module, the Marcato represents a significant technical and design milestone for the brand. At 9 o’clock, the Marcato features an instantaneous jumping hour display — a complication celebrated for its mechanical theatre and...
From Dallas to San Francisco: Join Us at Windup Watch Fair There are moments in the calendar that matter more than others. For us, Windup Watch Fair is one of them. A Defining Presence in Dallas In March, we returned from Windup Dallas with something more than just strong interest. We returned with conversations. Meaningful ones. Collectors, enthusiasts, and first-time visitors alike took the time to engage — to handle the watches, to ask questions, to understand the thinking behind each piece. For many, it wasn’t just about discovering a watch. It was about discovering the brand. “It wasn’t just...