The Gilded Hour Library

An archive of pieces worth remembering

The Gilded Hour Library

Some pieces deserve to be remembered long after they leave our hands. Our growing library brings together the watches we have curated, their references and the design families that make them distinctive.

Volume I · 250 pieces

Seiko

TOKYO · 1881

From delicate Tissé bangles to the quiet refinement of Exceline, discover a world of Japanese watch design in miniature.

Explore the Seiko archive
Tissé Peach Dial Two Tone BraceletTissé Ruby and Sapphire Two Tone BangleExceline Diamond Mother of Pearl

Volume II · 61 pieces

Omega

LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS · 1848

One of watchmaking’s most recognisable signatures. Explore Constellation, Seamaster, De Ville and Genève through the pieces we have curated.

Explore the Omega archive
Constellation Two Tone Silver DialDe Ville Champagne Cushion Gold ToneGenève Oval Dial Gold Tone Mesh

Follow the family

Browse related designs together, with family names checked against original photographs and reference material.

Look a little closer

Open a record for its reference, measurements and design notes, then visit the piece to explore the virtual wrist preview.

Keep a piece of the archive

Download a considered, individual PDF record for each watch. A small reference to return to, one piece at a time.