Best Of British? The New Beaucroft Seeker

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Great to see a brand already establishing a distinct look, after only two watches. And good to see them assembling in the UK. If you are also in the UK, I'm sure that will mean even more to you. Not 100% convinced by the unisex thing though. I hope they find enough people who enjoy this one! Cheers, Jody

[@stephenmorrissey1254]

It's a little known fact that Triumph tried to build a watch in the mid 1970's but they gave up because they couldn't figure out how to make it leak oil.

[@zedcharlie]

It had a superb vibrating alarm though. 😂

[@jonburingrud6127]

Are you sure that was not Jaguar?

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Just imagine Jaguar would have tried to build a quarz watch… they had to make the electric brake down every two days..😇

[@calebtate6723]

I know this is top comment. But it’s still underrated

[@duncanhamilton5841]

But somehow the prototype did manage to overheat

[@jarrodwest5733]

That teal colour is incredible. I actually think that it'd look great on a dark brown strap.

[@mikea.4914]

It's not just this microbrand, but I'm having a hard time with $ 500-600 USD being the new normal. I've slowed down in my collecting and becoming more methodical with my purchases. Watches in this price range are no longer impulse buys, and when they inevitably sell out, I lose interest.

[@stevejohnson7132]

Well put. My guess is resale of these would be at a substantial reduction of the original price.

[@lkdenve]

Love seeing notifications for JOMW. Let’s see some British watches!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Doesn't happen very often!

[@lkdenve]

@@JustOneMoreWatch nice looking watch, but a little on the small side for me. Love to see it though and wish them luck!

[@WNYfellow]

'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' But you're right: subtle good taste does not have an easy time in the USA of 2023.

[@rayban-usa5482]

Timefactors based in Sheffield UK who make the "Smiths" brand ,is probably the "Best Of British" IMO.

[@hootonhoot]

CW

[@blackpig52]

Apart from the size it's not really very different to their other watch,however,it's great to see more and more watchmakers going with smaller sizes,especially with non dive watches

[@ajmarion]

The side of the case looks just like some Bremont models! I quite like it actually

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Up the British! I like what they've done with the indicies and the handset, something different to look at and the accent of the outer dial to the inner is lovely

[@scottsj4625]

I did a conversion from 400 British pounds to USD, it's about $490.00 before any tax or shipping. I can't see any value here, but it is only my opinion. Sad that the leather strap is crap. Good ones are not cheap to buy.

[@alexanderm8476]

The UK price of £400 already includes 20% VAT. Recalculate accordingly. That being said, the watch is one step away from being a Daniel Wellington.

[@limirl]

If you add it to the cart on their website they do not deduct VAT for USA customers, hmmm...??? That isn't right

[@tcapd]

Another great review! Thank you!

[@alexanderm8476]

The go to Cambridge Uni watch is grand papa’s Patek.

[@jamessmith6402]

That’s a great looking watch 👍 thanks Jody good review

[@thomasginsburg4792]

And now for something completely British 😺

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! It was either Silly Walks or the Mk1 Range Rover. I went Python.

[@martinsaunders7925]

Ahhh yes,that well known Cambridge company Miyota.

[@megasoid]

The teal dial is beautiful.

[@stephenspain9167]

bloody hell that teal is lovely

[@masudaharris6435]

I love the green-dial version, but my preference is the mesh bracelet. However, as you said, the crown is something that would make me think twice before buying it. I think it was a good choice to exclude the date complication, though.

[@jakekaywell5972]

Personally would prefer a Smiths Astral or Deluxe from the 50s/60s. Those actually were made in England, right down to the movements.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Time Factors have resurrected the brand. They do some really nice retro re-issues. I went a bit left-field and bought their PRS-40.

[@garybrown4671]

Very nice! Thanks, Jody!

[@bagpiper]

I like both the colors on this. As the strap is - well, what is is - that makes the mesh strap all the more appealing. I see the point about the crown. It looks similar to a few of my fleiger style watches. Yeah, L'd go for this were it a bit closer to my budget.

[@robertwoodaudio]

I love the hands and dial. A little small for me but it's really good looking.

[@NickHaven]

The salmon and mesh looks awesome.

[@TinBin-Craig]

nice watch love that green dial.... cheers

[@TickSweep]

These are stunning watches and the guys are great!!

[@Horology_Report]

I wonder what "British assembled" entails. Like completely build the watch or put the straps on 🤣.

[@seranadesongs]

I've owned a couple of the Geckota watches from the Brits. As far as this watch, it would look small on my 8 inch wrist. I do like the color of that teal one though. Would've liked to have seen you swap straps. That mesh on the teal and I think the brown strap on the salmon may have been a better match? Anyway, great review as usual Jody!

[@ikeman5774]

What a beauty. I really like the case design, original and smart looking. The color iterations shown are fantastic. The 37mm case width and 18mm lug width are a bit small for my wrist, would love to see at least a 39mm and 20mm lug width. Overall a great looking watch and a great review.

[@neli5p]

It's a ridiculous size for a man's watch!!!

[@ikeman5774]

@neli5p Exactly. No matter how good-looking the watch is, if it's 36, 37, or even 38mm, it won't be purchased by me.

[@dougdottery1284]

I like the watch. I like the crown. Very nice looking watch.

[@turbyoulance]

Love the T Shirt. " The Minister for funny walks ".....lololol

[@marksaxby607]

Funny isn't it, I love that colour strap with the teal dial! I think that combo looks masculine enough too, although I think I'd want it two to three mm bigger ideally. I have some vintage watches I often wear which are 36mm, but they all have a thinner looking bezel (or none, effectively).

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Thanks for sharing this watch. A bit too delicate looking for me, but others may enjoy that. The close shot of the jewel--was that hair and scratches inside the case or outside?

[@davider563]

That green dial is beautiful, bummer that these aren't for the give away!

[@DaveSP196]

Definitely a great watch for sharing with a partner. Will have to keep that in mind.

[@123Neilob]

They did a good job with this one. Not to my taste but can appreciate the design elements.

[@rubensanmaurodelbosqur1950]

Excelente video. 👏👏💪💪

[@peterlorimer3552]

Ooh I do like that baby pink one I could wear that down the Admiral Duncan. Lol.

[@yinyangtom]

talking about love at first sight :-) The teal coloured one will be mine.

[@harryhirsch3637]

Looking at my Marloe GMT while watching your video and i know which one i prefer. I must admit, though, that it even took the Marloe a fair amount of time to appeal to me. Can't say exactly what it is that i don't like about the Beaucroft but something doesn't feel right. Nice video as always, thanks Jody.

[@waynesellers4078]

Very good looking watch with an interesting case design, but the hands could do with being a bit longer/thinner. The mint/rose and salmon would be my choice.

[@davidevans5571]

Love the Minister of Silly Walks shirt!

[@jason_x_90]

I like it. I’m a guy and I have a roughly 6.25 inch wrist. 38-39 is about my sweet spot so this would be great for me, especially that blue-green dial. I just don’t like the price is all.

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

My wrist is 15 cm. If old school seiko 5 fits me, this would as well.

[@verykeen2please]

Good to see some original designs

[@ignaciopadilla5150]

I appreciate a small watch, but I think that this watch would attract females more. The hands are different than what I am used to seeing, and I think personally they look very feminine, kind of like a ladies' citizen watch.

[@23727bgk]

Fixing the crown, lume and strap should be easy for them.

[@markplayford5836]

I too am proud to be British and always willing to fly the flag for British watches. This one is really nice too very much like the design language and the fact it’s a no date which keeps thing clean. 37mm is an unusual size but looks like it wears well on your 7” wrist Jody. I think the only problem I have is the price at £400 it’s up against some heavy competition is the form of other micro brands and some mainstream ones, Seiko’s and the like. However I wish them the very best 🇬🇧

[@AlexanderB.]

For some reason this reminds me of the Nomos Club Campus. The design is different but they are both relatively delicate colourful university / graduation themed unisex watches.

[@kenpickett9317]

Lovely.

[@michaelredding6219]

I like the overall design and think the salmon dial is a winner. The simple logo reflected in the lollypop major indices and between the O and F in Beaucroft is just elegant. Give me a 41mm salmon dial on a 20mm mesh, and I'm a buyer!

[@philspencelayh5464]

I have several 37mm watches already so a good size for me. In teal it's a nice dial, handset and crystal. Not so keen on the case or crown. Without a date it's not going to be a daily so it doesn't need to be an auto getting rid of the rotor wobble.

[@timhorack5468]

I like this, the side profile is beautiful and I love the green on leather. But you lose me at 37 mm. 39 mm would have been better although I feel that you can go smaller when there isn't a big dive bezel on it. Little pricey me as well.

[@davect01]

Solid looking watch

[@johngibson7127]

thoughtfully designed and quite original. Doesnt seem at all small on you jody but then, anything over 42 seems huge to me. I could live with the crown….

[@itsaflyboything]

that blue-teal one is just stunning. I kinda dont like the crown, and it is definitely too small for my gigantic wrists.

[@thebusinessfirm9862]

It’s beautiful.

[@johnbart3746]

It’s a really interesting second watch. Not for me, but I’m interested to see what they come out with in the future.

[@stevenwymor1398]

I like it tooJody, but that crown. Not sure about the bead blasted finish though. I think it’s a bit stark in contrast with the other high polish areas of the watch. I think brushed would have better complemented the dial.

[@James-dt7ky]

"Ministry of Silly Walks" T-shirt.

[@kabdu68]

Now that’s a stunner, especially with the salmon dial.

[@joostkiefte7683]

Dial colours remind me of Mrs Slocombe's hair, the designs of case, hands and dial are a bit too twee for my liking...... This England readers might approve while listening to Dame Vera Lynn on the wireless and nipping their Pimm's No 1 Cup after a jolly good game of croquet.....

[@mudson7380]

It’s a very attractive watch! Particularly fond of the unusual turns they took with the case design. British watch makers have a lot to offer the world of watchmaking with respect to design, so I hope these guys are successful. The tiny crown is a head-scratcher though. Design is usually an iterative process. Surely someone at their shop gave it a couple twists and thought, “well that’s unpleasant, what if we changed that?” Thanks for another fantastic video!

[@RavenWindrunner]

I quite like this, since I typically go for cheaper watches I probably wouldn't want one enough to pay £400 for it though.

[@syniekos]

That’s a really handsome watch !

[@grenphelps7455]

For a moment there I thought that said bremont 😅😅 same font, a bit naughty, but there again, it's only bremont 😅😅

[@jamegumm]

🎶 I've been searching low and high🎶

[@CelestialPug-ed8vd]

Nice watch, but I’ll be hunting down that Ministry of Silly Walks T-shirt

[@jozsefizsak]

Great video, old son. I like the watches but I don't love the hands. Or the price!

[@Cville2347]

Beautiful green dial but a little on the small size for me.

[@nedflanders3769]

My thoughts exactly

[@marcusbrown6217]

I thought the brown strap went well with the teal. I like the design, dressy but different. I am only a couple of years into my collecting journey, but have fallen hard for the simplicity of three hand no date watches with a nice dial.

[@vaclav_fejt]

It's beautiful. I wouldn't mind the price, I would mind the crown.

[@lonegroover]

It does look a bit twee and feminine. Also looks like a bit like something you'd see plastic-tied to a piece of cardboard in a clothes shop.

[@larsl7483]

Bit dull, sorry. But will for sure find its buyers.

[@birdytiger]

Oh man, my Mr Jones with an unguarded clasp has met the floor a good couple of times

[@mikebirkett010]

I'm seeing the initial steps of design taken by Formex. Nearly bought one five years ago but held off due to my Longines purchase.

[@rayharrison6400]

Too small for me, but the watch is pretty. Love the case shape and handset. The green dial is sublime. imo its too pricey and probably 100 gbp over at least. Cheap looking bracelet

[@alfieakaronaldog]

If I pay 100gbp of it for you, will you buy one?

[@darrenfry4695]

Too small, but a good looking watch ,cheers great review

[@MrShoryuken1]

Looks lovely but why so small? Targeting the smaller wristed buyer?

[@elojunitox]

there 40mm has a different dial and hand layout, looks a little more masculine

[@alfieakaronaldog]

Bugger, just remembered the new JOMW Watch is coming out Saturday and I bought two Invictas today 🥴

[@mattsmiley8156]

Looks great! Just a bit too pricey for a watch a bit too small and is missing that tactile specialness. Hopefully by watch number three they’ll have it down.

[@billgrisenthwaite3874]

these are very desirable,however for me personally I would prefer a 39 or 40 mm .edit to add now having looked at their website they do 40mmin a different model also very nice

[@blacktoothstavros2606]

Its a nice enough looking watch, but its a bit meh. I like the colourways, the legibility and the hand sets, but that crown looks hideous. An onion may have worked quite nicely, but what they've used just looks wrong, and uncomfortable. £400 in Aussie is close to $800, putting this on a price par with some pretty nice watches.

[@jorgepapas588]

Distracted by the '60s dance moves on the t shirt. 😳😂

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I like it 👍

[@juniorjohnson5961]

$250 I'm in !

[@peasantrobot]

Wow, is really gorgeous! And I don't want to share it 😉

[@WelshShippy]

It maybe the brandy talking but Jodie, you're a f'kin legend.... oh and the crown is definitely a deal breaker for me on this, shame because I'd love a nice British timepiece.

[@johansigfridsson9088]

nice silly walk t- shirt😄😄

[@WatchMatt]

This is a weird one. The design is too different, but at the same time, it looks like a cheap fashion watch. The case scalloping is unusual, but there's a reason we don't see it on other watches, it just looks odd, throws off the proportions of the case sides. The very short lugs with the large dial are out of proportion as well. And the indices are horribly misaligned in their recesses in the stepped portion of the dial. I assume these are prototypes, but that is just unacceptable. The double branding is weird too. Just get a Nomos Club Campus if you're after a fun graduation watch.

[@calebtate6723]

“…Not aimed at one sex, or any of the 74 current genders…” 😂 9:02

[@Emaratilfy]

Bremont does something similar with their "Trip-tick" cases.

[@NaNByZero]

I am not into green dials, but this one looks great. Interesting brand. 🕐👍🍸🍸

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I absolutely love the size. Every watch but divers can be 34-37mm as far as Im concerned 😅. Very nice watch!

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, a really nice looking watch but that crown is going to get caught on all sorts of threads, price is a little high to for me

[@thomaspirnat1889]

Don’t mind the size. Like the dressy styling. But you are in Seiko Presage money and i would rather have one of those.

[@mikebirkett010]

Ah, the Ministry of Silly Walks. Remember it the first time round😮

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Gawd sayve the king

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed! 🤣

[@rubensandstrom6824]

I like the look but having a 8 odd inches makes me hesitant to watches under 39 especially with compact lug to lug and there’s the fact I that I wear a g-shock daily

[@05Rudey]

I've only got a couple of British watches, a Gold Smiths that belonged to my grandfather, a Mr.Jones watch (The King, I actually really like it ;) and a Christopher Ward C5, I was thinking about adding the Bremont, Zulu Alt1 (One of the watches that got me into watches some 10+ years ago, as it was worn by a celeb adventurer, Sean Conway who Cycling Lands End to John O'Groats, thus becoming the first watch (other than G-Shocks) that sparked my interest. Shocked that it was British as at that time, I didn't think we made watches in the UK anymore.

[@dblh84]

It's way too small and the brand logo appears to be too low on the dial; "automatic" looks odd with the double-space above it.

[@zwerko]

Not necessarily sold on the design overall, but that dark-teal dial looks incredible.

[@steffenaarsnes8066]

I had my wallet out, despite the fact that the mesh bracelet seems to be the exact same as the one on the $60 Pagani Philippe I'm currently wearing, that was until I heard Miyota, that is. It's a hard dealbreaker for me. Great review though, and I hope they opt for a better movement for future releases!

[@jacc88888]

What’s wrong with the Miyota 9000 series? Is it the ‘wobble’? I feel it for a few seconds once every few days with the watches I have with this movement. Personally I think it’s a great for the price : it’s slim, looks quite nice and is a high-beat movement.

[@steffenaarsnes8066]

@@jacc88888 Yeah, the wobble, I'm not a fan, maybe because I mostly wear quartz watches so I think it'll drive me mad. Also the noise, not sure if that's as much of an issue with the 9000 series as the 8000 though. Think I'll put the money towards the Baltic MR01 instead

[@jacc88888]

@@steffenaarsnes8066 I haven’t experienced any 8000 movements but there seems to be very little wobble with the 9000 ones. That said the Baltic looks like a fantastic watch. The micro rotor movement looks stunning and seems like they’ve even added blued screws.

[@hootonhoot]

8000 series definitely a dog - 9000 much more refined…beware the micro rotor on the Baltic- bad vibes and strangely tinny sounding!

[@P_Ezi]

​@@hootonhootI actually enjoy the "wobble". I truly consider that a feature. I have a handful of watches with 802x movements and I smile every time I feel or hear the "whir-whir-whir-zip"! It is a pleasant reminder that this is very good 1970s technology AND that it is purely mechanical and there is _not_ a computer on my wrist. I can actually know the time without the internet, and that is a good thing. Also, the 802x is not a dog because it is robust and reliable. (By the way, I also have never experienced the "stutter.")

[@bigwangmark]

Nice watch. While they are trying to go for a universal watch for men and women I do feel this one at least is more feminine than in the middle. I think just changing the Crown design would have solved this issue though.