Golden horological age acts as marker for future

The media is all over the news of EU and Brexit. Neither side (EU and UK) is spared rather both are showered equally with attention. The fact of the matter is the media and everybody else has no clue in what direction the negotiations are to happen. CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement) between Canada and EU acts as a marker; the onus on far right political leanings of Europe is another.

The certainty of Brexit

So what will be certain and definite irrespective of outcome? Globalisation trends will take a step back; just a step, which in all fairness is a step in the right direction as it allows countries such as UK to concentrate on manufacturing. To give an example, watchmaking in Britain is poised to become a major player considering that Britain has everything in place. Consider the following

• Watchmaking skills are of the highest caliber (pun intended)
• Strong institutions dedicated in academic and practical skill training act as pivots
• Passionate watchmakers in the tradition of a glorious past continue to tick

British watch manufacturing during the 18^th Century is described as the Golden age of Horology. Reviving this age by present watchmaking businesses to exert international influence and establish trends is not difficult when compared to several other countries. Far too long has European domination of the watch market been in control. New trade treaties can surely level the playing field allowing the localisation of watch manufacturing to be established so that by the time the new trade agreements come into place (which is sure to happen despite the skeptics) British brands are ready and primed to operate on an international scale.

An example of this spirit can be found in passionate watchmakers and jewelers in UK. One such enterprise Perpetual Time (based in Manchester and Liverpool) has decided to wind the stakes one gear tooth at a time. Perpetual Time reviews happenings in the British watchmaking world by disseminating information from past and lay it out to the present generation. One Perpetual Time review summed it up succinctly as ‘one winding step at a time – next giant step the world’.