The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2026 - Issue 39

bitewatches ber you must die.” Despite its morose name, the message encourages living each day with intention and letting go of unnecessary stress. “Because to remember you must die is to remember you must live.” The No.274 Type II Quartz Edition is built on the unisex, Swiss‑made original, giving it a bolder, more vintage‑lean- ing personality. It keeps the signature criss‑cross dial texture inspired by the gasworks’ ironwork that lines the canal between King’s Cross and Camden. Still, this itera- tion introduces strong, military‑style numerals that shift the watch toward a classic field‑watch aesthetic. This year, The Camden Watch Company stepped into a new chapter with the launch of its first pocket watch. For years, customers have been nudging and hinting at the prospect. “A pocket watch has always felt like such a perfect fit for us. It’s something our customers have asked for repeatedly over the years, but the timing never quite worked. This time, it did, and we wanted to make sure it felt true to Camden Watch Co. Something with a bit of history to it, but still very much designed for now,” Anneke said. The genderless, versatile, and theatrical pocket watch works well with a sharply tailored suit as it does with a waistcoat, jacket, or even worn as a necklace, a style made iconic by Cate Blanchett at Cannes in 2018. The design draws from the pocket watches of Victorian Lon- don, channelling the era’s craftsmanship and ornamenta- tion through a contemporary lens. The case engraving is a standout detail with a Victorian scrollwork style inspired by vines and natural forms. At the centre sits a motif inspired by the ironwork of Bridge No. 10 over Regent’s Canal, a nod to the brand’s ongoing fascination with Camden’s industrial architecture. Open the full hunter case, and the dial reveals itself in layers, each one carrying the hallmarks of The Camden Watch Compa- ny’s design language. Clean lines, industrial touches, and subtle references to London’s heritage come together to create a composition that feels both familiar and fresh. The date window adds practicality, while the blue seconds hand, rendered in the brand’s signature Camden Lock shade, injects a flash of colour that ties the watch back to its neighbourhood roots. The stainless‑steel case meas- ures 47 mm in diameter and 12.5 mm thick. Inside, a relia- ble Japanese quartz movement keeps time with precision, while the overall construction reflects the brand’s ethos of creating beautiful and accessible pieces. The Camden Watch Company pocket watch and timepiec- es are available online on their website, at their flagship store at Unit 31 Stables Market in Camden, and at branch- es at Boxpark Shoreditch and Greenwich Market (which in- cludes the No.27 Greenwich GMT, a special-edition unisex timepiece to celebrate Greenwich's rich maritime history). www.camdenwatchcompany.com