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Founded by London clockmaker George Graham in 1695, often touted as the Father of modern watch-making. Born to innovate, Graham gave the world its first stopwatch, the mercury pendulum system, and the unique chronograph. After more than a century’s hiatus, Graham watches were restarted by an independent watch company and now the brand manufacture their own watches. They have quirky designs and are big on details. Every watch has its own exclusive detail that you continue to discover over time. Straps, buckles, and dials are designed with a beautiful and original approach. The watches are designed in a manner that looks like a form of mechanical perfection and not just another Swiss watch.
The watches can be described as confident, bold, independent, and extroverted. The materials and mechanisms are used in a unique and innovative manner while crafting each timepiece. Their iconic lineup consists of Chronofighter, Swordfish, Superlight and Fortress collections. Here’s another interesting detail: Every Graham watch comes with a warranty certificate in the form of a passport. This shows that the brand treats every watch as a unique individual with its own identity. Another characteristic displaying the individuality of the brand is the trigger around the crown. Specifically used by the bomber aircraft crews in the Second World War, this trigger was used to time the raids and maintain the air formations of the squadrons. If you’re looking for a unique timepiece with its own individuality, then Graham watches are decidedly the right choice for you.
The Chronofighter
The Chronofighter collection is a retro-styled, pilot-themed adventure timepiece, one can adorn on their wrists with ease. Available in two different iterations, Vintage and Superlight, the Chronofighter collection is for the larger-than-life personalities. The feature that makes it stand out is the trigger on the left side of the watch. A reminder of the watches worn by the Bomber crews in the Second World War, this distinct collection is a pilot watch staring right into history. Whereas, the Chronofighter Superlight is one collection carrying forward the traditional aspect of Graham watches whilst being lightweight. With a weighing scale hovering under 100g, this collection is comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
The Swordfish
Launched in 2004, this collection quickly gained immense popularity, prompting Graham to cease its production in 2011 due to a significant rise in counterfeits. Fortunately, the issue with counterfeit production has now been addressed, allowing Graham to reintroduce these exceptional timepieces in various new iterations.
Inspired by predatory fish, the collection features impressive 46mm bronze and 44mm steel cases. The bold dials are enhanced by two 20 percent magnifying glasses positioned over the sub-dials at three and nine o’clock. These remarkable watches are powered by a G1710 calibre, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vph and boasting a power reserve of 48 hours.
The Fortress
Graham are recognised for their British heritage and craftsmanship, and the Fortress Collection embodies this with its strong aesthetic and technical precision. The watches typically feature large cases, prominent monopushers, and a mixture of classic and modern elements. Each piece is designed to withstand the test of time and provide accurate performance, appealing to those who value durability as well as luxury.