Esquire

The 7 Biggest British Watch Releases of July 2026

"Another entry into the catalogue with the brand’s one-of-a-kind patterned-case."

WatchPro

8 British watchmakers day brands

The watchmaker returns with its first dress watch, the C1 from the Cosmopolitan Collection, which pairs robustness with a more elegant silhouette for those moving between work and play"

Oracle Time

The best dive watches of 2025 for every budget

"While the McQuaide Q1 has a serious water resistance of 1,000m, the intense dive watch specs play second fiddle to the full Damascus steel case and bezel"

Oracle Time

McQuaide Q1 Crimson Watch Review

"For a debut watch, it's practically unheard of"

Oracle Time

8 of the best Damascus watches embracing ancient metalworking techniques

"Plenty of surface area on which the Damascus pattern can be admired"

Oracle Time

Best British Watches of 2026 So Far

"This is Damascus steel in a handsome daily wearer – and I love it."

The Coolector

No two alike. The McQuaide Q1 is the Damascus Steel dive watch we crave

"This isn’t a “desk diver”; this is a watch that could be strapped to a submarine and would be bored"

ChronoCast

The best watch you haven't heard of...

"Infact, I spent 5 hours in the car, talking about this watch"

Watch Country

Watch Review – McQuaide C1

"An absolute winner with basically no flaws."

The Time Bombardier

Review of the McQuaide Q1 Obsidian

"It's a straight up beast, and you are getting absolutley what you pay for"

WatchDad

Watch reviews: McQuaide Q1 Obsidian

"There are watches, and then there are statements.This watch is as tough as they come."

WatchDad

Watch reviews: McQuaide C1 Midnight

"There is something genuinely special about wearing a piece that feels this individual"

Microbrand Watch

This Damascus Steel dive watch has everyone talking

"It feels like i've stumbled onto something really special."

Jason the watch guy

This Damascus dive watch is way too cheap!

"The Q1 celebrates unique watchmaking in every last piece"

Trustpilot

Tudor-level quality at a fraction of the cost

"It genuinely doesn't get any better"

Trustpilot

They put so much attention to detail

"Excellent watch for a bargain price"

Trustpilot

Rob is passionate about his watches

"It feels like a much more expensive watch"

Trustpilot

Rob is the best

"No one else makes what he does"

Trustpilot

Great quality, great service

"Truly one of a kind for me"

Trustpilot

A stunner of a watch and an outstanding retail experience

"A unique proposition in terms of craft, design, exclusivity and quality"

Trustpilot

A fantastic one of a kind watch

"There really is nothing else like it out there for watch enthusiasts, you can only truly see the beauty of Damascus steel up close, in person".