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1888

1888

London · ENGLAND

"Tradition that refuses to date."

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Vanity Fair
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The Wall Street Journal
Men's Health
  • Engraving people lean in to see
  • Wind it, hear it tick to life
  • Enamel dial, looks hand-painted
  • Domed crystal catches the light
Regular price $45.00
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4.9
Excellent · Based on 440 reviews
440 reviews
Most recent
July 17, 2026

Better than the photos

Was a bit unsure ordering online but this looks nicer in person than the pictures. The cover shuts with a proper little click and the whole thing feels solid in the hand, not flimsy at all. Really pleased I took the chance on it.

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Michael R. Verified purchase🇺🇸 United States
July 15, 2026

Bought it for my dad

Got this for my dad's birthday and he actually went quiet when he opened it. It came in a nice box so I didnt have to do much to make it feel special. He has been carrying it round the house showing everyone.

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Amelia H. Verified purchase🇬🇧 United Kingdom
July 12, 2026

Chain sits just right

Was a bit worried the chain would be too short or too long but it sits nicely in a waistcoat pocket without pulling or drooping. Has that proper old Victorian look I was after. Really chuffed with it.

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Conor O. Verified purchase🇮🇪 Ireland
July 9, 2026

Turned up a bit late

Arrived a couple of days after the estimate but the tracking was accurate the whole way so I always knew where it was. The watch itself is lovely, heavier than I thought it would be and the case has a nice weight when you flip the lid open. No complaints once it landed.

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David D. Verified purchase🇺🇸 United States
July 6, 2026

Hält super die Zeit

Hatte Sorge dass so eine alte Bauart nicht genau läuft, aber die Uhr geht erstaunlich zuverlässig. Der Deckel schließt fest und die Kette macht einen robusten Eindruck. Wirkt in echt viel edler als auf den Fotos.

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Matthias N. Verified purchase🇩🇪 Germany
July 3, 2026

Tout le monde la remarque

Je ne pensais pas qu une montre de poche attirerait autant l attention, mais on me pose des questions à chaque fois que je la sors. Le boîtier ferme bien et l ensemble parait très soigné en vrai. Vraiment content de mon achat.

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Mathieu L. Verified purchase🇫🇷 France
1888 Late Victorian pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (side profile)
For the Reader

Made for the modern classicist.

This is a watch for the kind of person who still writes letters, still uses the long word when the short one will do, still believes some objects deserve attention.

1888 Late Victorian pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (dial detail)
The Detail

The details that survive the trend.

Open it and people lean in. The case is hand-engraved in the late-Victorian English manner, the white enamel dial reads clean at a glance, and the whole thing feels less like a watch than something handed down. It earns a second look every time it's opened.

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, 1888

The year London's fog held its breath.

The Whitechapel murders moved across the city in autumn. The same year, the National Geographic Society held its first meeting in Washington, Van Gogh painted Sunflowers in Arles, and Kodak released a camera that anyone could use. A century built on engineering was beginning to feel like a century lived.

Gas lamps still lit the Thames. A pocket watch on a chain measured the hours between things you did not want to think about.

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.

1888 Late Victorian pocket watch from London, England — EPOCH (case detail) — architectural view
SPECIFICATIONS

The Anatomy

Case Size
50mm pocket case
Case Material
Hand-engraved gold-tone
Dial
White enamel, Roman numerals
Movement
Hand-wound mechanical
Crystal
Mineral, domed
Strap
Gold-tone chain, 40cm
Weight
80g (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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