As the calendar turns and Bristol’s autumn air takes on a crisp edge, the watch world is turning its eyes toward Clifton Village. With just one month to go, excitement is building for the Bristol Watch Show 2025, and Geckota is proud to be part of it.
The Bristol Watch Show returns on Saturday 1 November 2025 at The Clifton Club, a Regency-era venue in the heart of Clifton Village, just moments from the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
This year, the event will again be covered by WatchGecko, this time acting as the official media partner for the show - ensuring that those who can’t attend will still catch the day’s highlights, interviews, and release news.
The presence of Fears at Bristol Watch Show is more than just another exhibitor: it’s a bridge from historic to modern, a narrative anchor for British watchmaking in a city with a horological legacy.
Founded in 1846 by Edwin Fear in Bristol, Fears is among Britain’s oldest watch brands.
Over the decades, it evolved: by the early 20th century, Fears had moved to premises on Bristol Bridge and expanded globally, exporting to over 90 countries.
The business operated until the mid-1970s but then went dormant.
In 2016, Edwin Fear’s descendant Nicholas Bowman-Scargill relaunched the brand. He had training at Rolex and has since stewarded Fears’ revival by rebuilding the archive, recreating historical models, and emphasising British identity.
Today, Fears positions itself under the mantra “Elegantly Understated,” blending modern finishing with archive inspiration in small, distinctive runs.
Because the Show was conceived by Nicholas Bowman-Scargill and leverages Fears’ local heritage, the brand’s presence is deeply symbolic: it roots the event in Bristol’s watch history, while bringing forward-looking energy to the independent scene.
At the heart of the Show is the chance to meet makers, try watches, and dive into design stories. For Geckota, this means:
Presenting the Chronotimer and Pioneer lines, along with special editions and archive pieces.
Offering visitors behind-the-scenes insight into design considerations, strap craftsmanship, and movement choices.
Enabling hands-on moments: strap changes, wrist trials, and direct founder engagement.
Other participating brands include Alkin, Bold Timepieces, Drayton, Ember, Horological Underground, Maystone, MHD, Pompeak and more.
The 2025 edition promises to expand both depth and scope. With WatchGecko as a media partner, attendees can expect interviews, coverage, and amplified exposure for participating makers.
With fewer than 30 days remaining, excitement is rising across the British watch community. Exhibitors are preparing display cases, finalising prototypes, and polishing presentation decks. Collectors are marking dates, arranging travel, and bookmarking must-see brands. Conversations and speculation on new releases and show-only editions are already circulating online and in forums.
For those in the region of Bristol, it’s a local occasion and a chance to see the evolution of British microbrands in person, meet the people behind the names, and feel the spark of creative momentum. For those further afield, the day will also be lived and shared through WatchGecko’s media coverage.
Bristol has long had watchmaking ties, but the emergence of the Bristol Watch Show signals something more: a galvanising of local identity and creative community in horology. Having a revived heritage brand, forward-looking independents, and a committed media partner creates the right alchemy for a distinctive gathering.
If you’ve ever wondered what British watch design looks like up close, not through glossy images, but in texture, weight, and conversation, then this is your invitation. With less than a month to go, now is the time to get your ticket, plan your viewing list, and map out must-meet brands.
