Jeweller Searle & Co was established in the City of London in 1893, and owner Walter Henry Searle began to sell high-grade pocket watches and ladies fob watches from around 1910.

As fashions progressed, the company moved into developing wristwatches. The current collection of timepieces is available in three dial options – with Roman, Arabic or baton numerals – and can be fitted with straps in calf, lizard and crocodile in a wide range of colours, including ochre, with bespoke straps in different leathers available. The 9ct gold dress watches continue the brand’s rich history of craftsmanship.

9ct gold dress watch, Swiss quartz movement, £1,495, Searle & Co, available exclusively at Searle & Co, 1 Royal Exchange, Cornhill, London EC3V 3LL