Introducing Garrick Introduces Its New S2 Deadbeat Seconds Timepiece

Born in 2014 out of a desire to create fine timepieces with a distinctly British character, British watch brand Garrick produces timepieces infused with high-quality finishing and delightful details. Founded by David Brailsford and Simon Michlmayr, Garrick creates fine British watches in its dedicated facility in Norfolk. The brand rejects mass production techniques, opting instead to craft limited volumes of watches that embody a high quotient of hand craftsmanship. Indeed, Garrick only produces a maximum of 50 watches per annum.
From the outset, the company endeavored to manufacture most of its components internally, and over the years, it has succeeded in making an ever-increasing number of parts in-house. For example, dials, hands, and a multitude of movement parts are all crafted at the firm’s own workshop in Norfolk.

Now Garrick unveiled what they consider to be their most beautiful timepiece to date, the new S2. This fascinating timepiece is suffused with a plethora of no-compromise details, fulfilling the desires of the most discerning purists. The new Garrick S2 deadbeat seconds is the latest timepiece to leave the confines of our workshop. The watch is handcrafted in-house by Master Watchmaker Stuart Smith. Each component stands testament to Smith’s unwavering pursuit of excellence. Previously, all of Garrick’s movements have incorporated a small seconds indication. However, for the first time, with the advent of the Caliber DB-GO6, the brand unveils its latest model endowed with a deadbeat seconds display, the aptly named Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds.

This watch is housed in a 42mm and 10mm thick 904L stainless steel case, made within the confines of the company’s Norwich workshop. The case exhibits a brilliant gleam, courtesy of a linishing machine and expert polishing. A fluted onion crown adds a flurry of style and proves simple to manipulate. Garrick also offers an 18-carat gold case option for those prospective clients seeking the ultimate expression of luxury. On top, there’s a domed sapphire crystal, and around the back, a flat one reveals the movement. It assures a 100m water resistance.

Two versions of the dial are available, the original S2 MK1 with an applied heat-blued skeleton chapter ring, and the MK2, which features a thin circular-grained railtrack road with infilled markers. Both versions are available with frosted or guilloché  finishes.

The 'guilloché' is an example of hand craftsmanship and is produced entirely in-house. It is available in a choice of rhodium or gold plate finishes. In the case of the rhodium dial, it is treated on three separate occasions to achieve an attractive shade of dark gray. Alternatively, would-be wearers can choose from different dial motifs and colors, satisfying any personal preferences.

Clients can choose from polished, brushed, or thermally blued steel lancine or anchor hands, again made in-house, featuring faceted edges, augmenting readability. It takes around five days to build and finish the dial of the Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds.

A chapter ring, framing the centrally positioned, engine-turned motif, sits on a higher level and is adorned with a circular-grained pattern. The hours are denoted with thermally blued Roman numerals, while a railtrack road for the read-off of minutes and seconds.
Upholding the design language of the company’s popular Portsmouth model, the dial includes a large aperture at 6 o’clock. This opening grants views of the balance wheel oscillating to and fro. The mainplate can be specified in frosted gold-plated or rhodium plate with perlage decoration.

The Calibre UT-GO6 can be viewed via the exhibition caseback. The rim of the balance wheel is made of a patented anti-magnetic alloy called Sircumet. The movement runs at a frequency of 18,000vph and has a power reserve of 45 hours.

The Garrick S2 Deadbeat Seconds comes on a handmade leather strap with a steel pin buckle. Deadbeat seconds GBP 19,000, which is equivalent to 89,000 AED.

For more information, please visit Garrick's official website.