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Area Nostalgia

UK · est. 2025 · 5 watches · $379–$479

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British watch brand founded in 2025 by Kieron Walsh (TopTierTicker) from Stalybridge, Greater Manchester. Inspired by Gothic architecture, the Clocktower collection honours the Manchester Town Hall clock and Manchester Cathedral. The debut Clocktower First Edition is a 30mm manual-wind dress watch in 316L stainless steel with a curved sapphire crystal, individually numbered in a run of 100 pieces at £379.

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