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The
Watchmaker's
Journal
Part workshop diary, part watchmaking journal, part collection of thoughts that deserve a little more space. Here you'll find stories from the bench, reflections on British watchmaking, conversations about ownership and collecting, and a closer look at the people, projects and ideas that shape Pinchbeck.
When a Watch Becomes a Moment
Some watches become more than objects. The Lincoln was one of them, a limited edition shaped by place, artistry, and the quiet beauty of something made in small numbers, then gone.
Jason Edwards
Apr 232 min read
What Stays on the Wall
Not everything in the workshop is made. Some things are simply kept; sketches, materials, and fragments of ideas that quietly shape each watch long before it takes form.
Jason Edwards
Apr 212 min read
A Day in the Workshop
Morning arrives quietly in Lincoln, as light falls across the workbench and the tools begin to stir. Here, watchmaking is not hurried or performed, but lived — shaped by hand, guided by place, and carried forward through a rhythm of careful, considered work.
Jason Edwards
Apr 202 min read
Working in Time
nside a historic workshop in Lincoln, Harold Pinchbeck assembles watches shaped by place, patience, and craft, where the rhythm of the city meets the quiet precision of watchmaking.
Jason Edwards
Mar 302 min read
Watchmaker’s Specials; Experiment Within Discipline
“With the Watchmaker’s Specials, I get to explore and experiment. Each piece is unique, yet unmistakably Pinchbeck, a marriage of freedom and tradition.”
Jason Edwards
Mar 253 min read
Novum; A Foundation for the Future
“The Novum is about versatility and proportion; a watch that sits comfortably, works with everything, and complements the wearer rather than competing for attention.” Jason, Designer at Pinchbeck
Jason Edwards
Mar 232 min read
The Sigma: Joy Without Novelty
“The Sigma was designed as our everyday watch; simple, clear and practical, but with colour bringing a sense of joy to something you wear every single day.” Jason, Designer at Pinchbeck
Jason Edwards
Mar 223 min read
The Albion & Albion Blue: Cultural Identity, Interpreted
“The Albion was about celebrating British identity in a bold way, taking the geometry of the Union Jack and transforming it into a watch that feels expressive, modern and unmistakably British.” Jason, Designer at Pinchbeck
Jason Edwards
Mar 183 min read
The Lambeth Dark: Rhythm, Discipline, and the River
“The Lambeth Dark was about modernising a heritage watch, introducing deeper tones and stronger contrast while keeping its connection to the river and rowing tradition.” Jason, Designer at Pinchbeck
Jason Edwards
Mar 163 min read
The Lindum Aureate: Architecture, Light, and the Warmth of Place
“When sunlight hits the stone of Lincoln Cathedral it creates a warmth you can’t ignore. The Lindum Aureate was designed to capture that same glow on the wrist.” Jason, Designer at Pinchbeck
Jason Edwards
Mar 103 min read
The Story Behind the Design
Over time, we realised that while each watch carries its own narrative, we had never fully shared the thinking behind them.
Jason Edwards
Mar 91 min read
The Lambeth Dark: A British Watch for Rowers and Regatta Tradition
Inspired by rowing tradition and life on the river, the Lambeth Dark reflects the rhythm and discipline of regatta season. A watch shaped by heritage and designed for everyday wear.
Jason Edwards
Mar 51 min read
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