British Watchmakers’ Day 2026 - Aquareef 40. Limited Edition Watch

Golby Watches proudly unveils an incredibly special edition of the Aquareef 40, created exclusively for British Watchmakers’ Day 2026.

Golby’s aesthetic draws inspiration from the Cornish coastline, rich with colour, texture, and character. These influences flow naturally into the brand’s gender-neutral designs, which are vibrant, accessible, and relentlessly practical.

The inspiration for this special edition came during a family holiday in Cornwall, where Craig, Sarah and Dominic kayaked to a hidden cove accessible only by water between Pentewan and Mevagissey. While skimming stones across the surface, the ripples sparked an idea. To capture those concentric waves, nature’s own signature, within a watch dial.

They knew the watch had to be red, white, and blue, paying tribute to the colours of British Watchmakers’ Day. But they were wanting to find a way to make this even more unique. After exploring countless different approaches, they focused on a gradual shift between the colours.

Only 38 pieces of this watch have been made, individually numbered, making every piece unique and collectible.

Our most refined watch to date — built for adventure and designed for versatility. With its dual-time functionality, upgraded engineering, and small-batch production, this watch is made to be worn, trusted, and enjoyed wherever life takes you.

Specification:

• Case: 40mm Bezel sat on a 39mm custom 316L stainless steel case, with brushed finish

• Thickness: 11.5mm | Lug-to-Lug: 47mm | Lug Width: 20mm

• Bezel: 120-click sapphire crystal countdown bezel (anti-clockwise rotation)

• Crystal: Flat sapphire with 5 layers of anti-reflective coating

• Water Resistance: 20ATM (200m) — dive-ready confidence

• Movement: Miyota 9015 automatic, 24 jewels, 42-hour reserve, 28,800 bph, hacking seconds

• Dial: Oil-pressed skipping stone texture

• Dual-Time: Internal rotating chapter ring, screw-down crown at 2 o’clock

• Hands/Indices: Sword-style, BGW9 Super-Luminova for superior low-light visibility

• Case Back: Exhibition sapphire crystal with custom wave design rotor

• Bracelet: Stainless steel with brushed finish, screw pins, removable links, quick-release, and “Lift & Slide” 12mm micro-adjust clasp.

• £599 MSRP

What’s in the box: Aquareef 40 watch on a steel bracelet, Coordinating FKM rubber strap, screwdriver, hard-shell travel case, warranty card

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