This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. They advertised their watches on TV using the slogan Accurist 21 Jewels - a reference to the 21 jewel lever movement used in their watches. Well, Accurist has become the Honda Jazz of watches, it’s an old person watch brand, so if it’s going to survive then they need some punchy, sharp designs – and they need to make much more of their 1960s Old England heritage.

Essentially the watches are, for the most part, basic designs with little in the way of flair or originality. The Retro Racer has a qaurtz movement, the usual chrono functions and a Milanese mesh bracelet option too. Come join the discussion about watch collections, displays, watch winders, accessories, classifieds, and more! Being a fan of vintage watches (I own at least 3 pre-1980 Seikos), and motorsport, the 1960's square, Tag Heuer-esque auto racing vibe of the Accurist Retro Racer was appealing, and it is clearly done very well.The brand was initially created with the intention of producing distinctive and affordable watches made from Swiss components. The design is recognisable as the type of watch that my dad really did wear then and that certainly explains part of the appeal. The white dial features gold numerals with matching batons, the iconic Accurist lollipop second hand and.

I agree, can't wait to see it on a Rally strap I have a couple of new ones for my Seiko mentioned above. There’s no colour on the design this time, just a very basic stainless steel and silver combination. Spaceman cases, steering wheel watches, Twiggy Union Jack revival…the opportunity is there, get busy.The box is small, in a matte-shine dark purple, with flip-top and viewing window, and presents very well. wrist, but I have a phobia of large watches, so I'm quite unforgiving of watches that wear bigger than perhaps they should. The crown is polished and signed, and the case back is also well finished, with a mix of etched and polished, with cal.