These are links to the Set Back in Time preferred suppliers. We have used their services on multiple occasions and have no hesitation in recommending them highly as reputable and reliable businesses. It is a growing list, which we will add to over time. Please feel free to add suggested suppliers in the comments below.
Preferred suppliers
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company is an online specialist and retailer of antique wristwatches and pocket watches. Their stock is from well-known manufacturers such as Omega and Tissot, and also pieces from the smaller Swiss factories.
J.J. Browne & Son is a family-owned jewellery business that has proudly been serving the Caterham area since 1921. As well as jewellery, they have a range of new and vintage watches. They have a dedicated workshop and craftspeople with decades of experience from prestigious brands such as Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier and Longines. They have recently carried out a restoration project on a Tudor cushion case watch which had belonged to my great-grandfather, with amazing results.
The Authentic Watch Company operates as a well-established, family-run business in the South East of England. The team focuses specifically on vintage Omega models, including the Seamaster, Constellation, and De Ville collections. Every vintage watch from AWC undergoes a full service, which includes a twelve-month guarantee and a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers aims to reclaim UK prominence in the world of watchmaking. They aim to achieve this by promoting British provenance, rebuilding the domestic supply chain, and presenting a unified global voice. Set Back in Time has been a member since 2026.
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