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1882

1882

New York · USA

"The first watch of a city that never sleeps."

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Forbes
Vanity Fair
Vogue
The Wall Street Journal
Men's Health
  • Engraved by hand, to keep
  • Wind it like they used to
  • Brass chain that gets noticed
  • Domed glass, catches the light
Regular price $45.00
Regular price $75.00 Sale price $45.00
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Trustpilot
4.9
Excellent · Based on 440 reviews
440 reviews
Most recent
July 17, 2026

Better than the photos honestly

Was a bit nervous it would look flat next to the pictures but it's the opposite, the dial has way more detail in person and the little cover clicks shut with a really satisfying snap. Feels heavy in the hand too, proper solid. Glad I took the chance on it.

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James B. Verified purchase🇺🇸 United States
July 15, 2026

Got it for my grandad

Bought this for my grandad's birthday and he went quiet for a second then just held it. Came in a lovely box so I didn't need to wrap anything. The chain is included which I wasn't sure about from the listing, and he keeps flipping the cover open and shut.

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Charlotte S. Verified purchase🇬🇧 United Kingdom
July 12, 2026

Keeps time spot on

Had it about three weeks now and it's barely drifted, checked it against my phone and it's still bang on. I collect a few old ones and this sits nicely with them, feels like something that will actually last and get passed down. Chuffed with it.

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Sean J. Verified purchase🇮🇪 Ireland
July 9, 2026

Turned up a bit late

Arrived two days after the estimate but the tracking was accurate the whole way so I always knew where it was. No complaints about the watch at all, the case has real weight to it and the finish looks richer than I thought it would. They even popped a little note in the box.

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Lukas G. Verified purchase🇩🇪 Germany
July 6, 2026

Solidly built

What surprised me most is how sturdy the whole thing feels, the cover shuts firm and nothing rattles or feels loose. My wife bought it for our anniversary and it doesn't feel flimsy anywhere. It swings on the chain with a proper weight and I love carrying it around.

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Matteo F. Verified purchase🇮🇹 Italy
July 3, 2026

People keep asking about it

Pulled it out at a family dinner and everyone wanted a closer look, my brother in law has already asked where it came from. It has that proper old railway feel and the ornate dial looks even better up close than in any photo. Getting one for my dad now too.

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Daan V. Verified purchase🇳🇱 Netherlands
1882 Victorian Age pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (side profile)
For the Collector

Made for someone who carries a pocket watch into a meeting.

This is the watch you carry in a waistcoat, set on a desk between meetings, and one day hand to someone who has earned it. It is heavy in the hand. It opens with intention. It does not interrupt.

1882 Victorian Age pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (dial detail)
The Detail

The details a railway timekeeper would recognise.

Open it and people lean in. The hand-engraved case and white-enamel dial look like something handed down, not something bought, and the question it draws is the kind that starts a story. The hands keep the quiet patience of another century.

Owner Stories

Why they chose EPOCH

★★★★★

Like wearing a year

“It feels like wearing a piece of the year it's named after. The era settles into the wrist, and that's what stays with you.”

Lucas F.
Lucas F. Verified
★★★★★

The detail is the point

“I bought it for the build. The detail is what stays. The dial, the case, the small things you only catch the second time you look.”

Daniel R.
Daniel R. Verified
★★★★★

A collection, not a watch

“I bought one. A month later I wanted another decade. They turned what was a single purchase into a collection. I wasn't planning to start one.”

Marcus A.
Marcus A. Verified
London, 1882

The year the city learned to live by electricity.

Thomas Edison flipped the switch at Pearl Street on September 4th, 1882. By morning, eighty-five customers in lower Manhattan had electric light, and one corner of the modern world had quietly turned on. Across the Atlantic, gas lamps still ruled, but a gentleman who carried a pocket watch had already begun to feel the shift.

Robert Louis Stevenson was sketching the first pages of Treasure Island. Trains still ran on coal. A pocket watch on a chain was the only piece of technology a man kept on him at all times.

Why EPOCH

Timeless in every detail

Reliable Movement

Japanese quartz, accurate to 15 sec/month. 3-year battery included.

Heritage Design

Every curve studied from the year it carries.

Genuine Leather

Full-grain Italian leather, hand-stitched for all-day comfort.

Inspected and Packed

Each piece carefully inspected and packaged before it ships.

1882 Victorian Age pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (strap detail) — architectural view
SPECIFICATIONS

The Anatomy

Case Size
50mm pocket case
Case Material
Hand-engraved brass, aged patina
Dial
White enamel, black Roman nums
Movement
Hand-wound mechanical
Crystal
Mineral, domed
Strap
Brass pocket chain (40cm)
Weight
85g (case + chain)
Questions

FAQ

What guarantees do you offer for Epoch Watches?

Every EPOCH is backed by a 2-year international warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything ever falls short, we repair or replace it at no cost to you. You also have 30 days from delivery to return an unworn piece in its original case and packaging.

Do you ship overseas?

Yes. We ship worldwide, with free shipping on every order. Each watch leaves our workshop within hours, and your tracking link arrives by email the moment it ships.

How long will it take to get my orders?

We ship within hours of your order, and delivery takes 5 to 8 business days anywhere in the world. You can follow it the whole way with your tracking link.

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