The Thomas Earnshaw watch company was founded in 2012. The company was inspired by Thomas Earnshaw, a British watchmaker who was a pioneer in the development of chronometers.
Thomas Earnshaw was a watchmaker who designed a spring detent escapement and bimetallic compensation balance that are still used in marine chronometers today. He also built clocks, including one for the Armagh Observatory that was praised as the most accurate clock in the world at the time.
Our vision is simple: to make great watches at exceptionally fair prices. Inspired by the ‘Father of the Modern Chronometer’ and a love for vintage watchmaking techniques, in 2012 Thomas Earnshaw set out to fill a unique gap in the market.
With a nostalgia for the golden age of elegance and watchmaking, we aimed to go beyond the expected and redefine the new classic – and our watches have done just this.