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Engraved Dial Watches

Wessex Watches are made by Obsessively Skilled Craftsman

— August 28, 2018 — Fashion
Unable to find the right watch at the right price point, Jamie Boyd founded Wessex Watches as a means of offering high quality, uniquely engraved dial watches without a ridiculous price point. Focused primarily on "true luxury, without the markup," each piece by Wessex Watches a built to order by a small group of obsessive watchmakers working out of a workshop in Wiltshire, England. This process ensures that all the timepieces are never mass produced and are crafted by skilled workers with a fine attention to detail.

Wessex Watches recently released three new pieces, each of which carry on the watchmaker's commitment to quality and all use Britannia Silver. Known as the Incudo Hand Wound, Ælfræd Automatic, and Caelo Automatic, each piece exudes a unique and distinct style that is sure to impress any watch fan.
Trend Themes
1. Unique Engraved Dial Watches - The trend of offering high quality, uniquely engraved dial watches without the high price point presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create personalized timepieces that cater to individual tastes and preferences.
2. Direct-to-consumer Luxury Watches - The trend of offering true luxury watches without the traditional retail markup presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to streamline the supply chain, remove intermediaries, and offer high quality watches at more affordable prices.
3. Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail - The trend of emphasizing skilled craftsmanship and fine attention to detail in watchmaking presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artisans and traditional workshops to showcase their expertise and create exquisite timepieces that stand out in a mass-produced market.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watchmaking - Luxury watchmaking industry can leverage the trend of unique engraving and direct-to-consumer models to create personalized, high-end watches that cater to the discerning customers' desires.
2. Direct-to-consumer Retail - Direct-to-consumer retail industry can capitalize on the trend of offering true luxury watches without traditional retail markups by establishing efficient online platforms that connect watchmakers directly with consumers.
3. Artisanal Workshops - Artisanal workshops specializing in fine craftsmanship and attention to detail can seize the trend of emphasizing skilled craftsmanship in watchmaking to create bespoke timepieces that showcase their expertise and attract luxury watch enthusiasts.
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