Join us to build your own bespoke watch for just £125.
CUSTOM WATCH
BUILDING EXPERIENCE
For the Love of Watches
Join us in the heart of historic St Andrews for a unique experience selecting and assembling your ideal watch before adding a one of a kind engraved message. Get hands on with the full Kartel watch range and take control to create a watch that will summon memories for years to come.
The unique appeal of such a memento makes a watch building experience perfect as a gift for a birthday, anniversary or retirement.
Looking for somewhere to stay? We've teamed up with Fairmont St Andrews to offer an Overnight Watch Building Experience
Itinerary
You will be met by our master watch-builder at our workshop in St Andrews for a warm welcome. Tea, coffee, whisky, local beer or wine are the order of the day along with fresh local fruit and Scottish tablet.
We will begin by sharing the history of local watch manufacturing and the story of our brand to help give you inspiration for the build of your own timepiece.
You will then be guided through our range of components, beginning with the options of case designs, to determine what best suits your style and needs. Once the watch case has been selected we move onto our vast range of straps, available in leathers, cashmere and wool by Scotland’s Johnstons of Elgin, as well as authentic Harris Tweed options.
Next the master watch-builder will guide you through the assembly of your chosen components to create your finished wristwatch. Finally, you can further personalise your watch with a bespoke engraving. Adding text or even a handwritten message to the caseback. You will operate the engraving machine and watch your timepiece come to life.
And there you have it, a unique watch designed & made by you to keep forever.
What's Included
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL WATCHMAKING HISTORY
Our master watch builder will explain the history of local watch making dating back to the 1700s.
FOOD
Scottish produce - tablet, local seasonal berries and homemade shortbread
£99 OF RETAIL CREDIT
Spend £99 on any items of your choice to build the perfect watch.
1 HOUR WATCH BUILDING
Learn about our brand and our range to help you understand the possibilities of design to build your perfect watch.
DRINKS
Whisky, beer, wine, tea or coffee are available.
PERSONALISATION
Operate our engraving machine to add a personal touch to mark the moment.