Episode 52: Garrick’s David Brailsford Pours Us A Pint Of COnversation

Pour yourself a nice, warm cup of tea (or a cold pint, depending on your circumstances), because today Rob is speaking with guest David Brailsford about his journey in watchmaking, including his British brand, Garrick.

(0:55) Let’s start at the beginning: who is David Brailsford?
(3:02) What were the challenges to setting up the physical workshop facilities?
(6:26) Talking dial finishing options at Garrick
(8:27) Garrick’s S2 calibre
(11:30) Where do Garrick watches’ characteristic hands come from?
(13:15) Garrick does bespoke watches as well!
(19:00) How does Garrick make the economics of its watches work?
(25:16) Garrick only produces this many watches per year…
(31:55) With so much going on, how can Garrick grow?
(38:25) Balancing order deliveries with new product introductions
(40:55) State of the British watch industry
(44:22) How does Garrick achieve its dial colors and textures?
(49:25) The cases are made in the UK!
(53:50) Want a Garrick watch now? Here’s how to buy one.
(55:55) Garrick’s navigation through the post-pandemic rush

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