Charles Frodsham

[YGRLX]

Hi forum members -I wanted to get some of your thoughts on the Charles Frodsham pieces. I was looking to place an order for one and would love to hear some feedback from my fellow members.

[AEC]

Wow

https://frodsham.com/wristwatch/index.php

[kunlun]

I love mine and wear it all the time. It's fantastic.
Richard Stenning is a real gentleman and great to work with.

Highly recommended!

Some poor pictures that don't convey how nice the watch is in real life:












See also:
https://watchesbysjx.com/2018/09/han...ristwatch.html

[AF_Rob]

Originally Posted by kunlun

I love mine and wear it all the time. It's fantastic.
Richard Stenning is a real gentleman and great to work with.

Highly recommended!

That is damn nice! Totally outside my wheelhouse but still, those photos make me want one.


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[rockdrock]

Absolutely love this watch. Got reservation. Check this great vid by MAD from WatchesTV.

https://youtu.be/TeQqi_9rYRc

[GB-man]

Gorgeous piece

[azizu]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

Hi forum members -I wanted to get some of your thoughts on the Charles Frodsham pieces. I was looking to place an order for one and would love to hear some feedback from my fellow members.

I love Charles Fordsham watches too but was unable to find any link on their website in how to place an order?
Any idea how to place an order on one of their pieces?


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[77T]

Originally Posted by azizu

I love Charles Fordsham watches too but was unable to find any link on their website in how to place an order?
Any idea how to place an order on one of their pieces?


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They are lovely - not a link to order.
Very traditional company.
Try Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 1234 tomorrow.

You are looking North of £200K methinks.

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[kunlun]

Originally Posted by 77T

They are lovely - not a link to order.
Very traditional company.
Try Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 1234 tomorrow.

You are looking North of £200K methinks.

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They are lovely and it's a very traditional company, it's true.

But, please don't make up things about the price! Your figure is something like twice the current cost. Future price will reflect raises in cost of labor, etc. That's fair.

[77T]

Originally Posted by kunlun

They are lovely and it's a very traditional company, it's true.

But, please don't make up things about the price! Your figure is something like twice the current cost. Future price will reflect raises in cost of labor, etc. That's fair.

2 years ago I saw this about the first public offer of their watch:
“The watch is listed for sale at $206,000 (£150,000 GBP) which is just over double the $100,000 USD (£73,000 GBP) Frodsham was asking for new white gold examples.”

https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/phillip...e-owned-market

If you can wait before throwing rocks, what is being quoted now?

That is certainly fair.


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[kunlun]

Originally Posted by 77T

2 years ago I saw this about the first public offer of their watch:

https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/phillip...e-owned-market

Yes, the current auction price for a pre-owned piece that one would have now is something like twice the current price, whereas there is a several years wait for a new piece.

We don't know the exact total price if one puts down an order for a new piece, but claiming that it will be over 200k £ isn't something a person can say. No rocks thrown, though!

Remember, the person was asking about placing an order for a new watch, not attempting to buy one at auction (they are very rarely at auction, one just came up last week)

[kunlun]

Originally Posted by azizu

I love Charles Fordsham watches too but was unable to find any link on their website in how to place an order?
Any idea how to place an order on one of their pieces?


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Yes I'll pm you Richard Stenning's email and you can chat with him! That's how I ordered.

[WatchEater666]

I am not big on either Frodsham or Roger Smith. There are examples of both floating around with pretty lazy work...

[77T]

Just my opinion



We should know soon enough.


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[GB-man]

I saw an article that stated around 100 GBP but that was 2021. I’ll hazard 10-15% more if they are in line with other brands.

[rockdrock]

These are 2022 prices when I made my order. Steel £68,500, 18k rose or white gold £73,000, and 22k yellow gold £74,500, with the choice of dial; Arabic, Roman or Cypher Arabic/Roman. There are no waitlists which I appreciate that philosophy from the brand but there is a production list. To get on it you have to place a 10K deposit to an escrow - always refundable. Hope that clarifies.

Richard Stenning is terrific, a proper English gentleman and so kind.

Note below a recent May 2023 auction on the steel. It did really well.

[kunlun]

Thanks, that's perfect.

[Ichiran]

Nice pictures above

Saw a stunning Charles Frodsham Double Impulse Chronometer in ACM (sold). Sharing...

[CFR]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Saw a stunning Charles Frodsham Double Impulse Chronometer in ACM (sold). Sharing...

Very sweet! "ACM" took me a minute to figure out (never heard that acronym) but I think I got it! :)

[Ichiran]

Came across this 1901 pocket watch by Charles Frodsham while browsing an upcoming Phillips auction. Crazy complications and love that detent escapement. The finishing is very impressive

https://www.phillips.com/detail/char...m/HK080224/891

[enjoythemusic]

Oooh, looks nice.

[kunlun]

Those are great pictures!

I put in for a second one. Now just have to survive an unexpected surprise serious cancer diagnosis to be around to pick it up in a bunch of years! I am going to wear that watch!

[Ichiran]

Congratulations for the 2nd application

I could stare at those rich purple hands whole day.

[mongrelnomoad]

I’ve had one on the wrist. Nothing like it this side of a Roger Smith. Don’t let the size fool you - with the ultra short lugs it’s an easy wear.

Absolutely amazing.

[WatchTimes]

Beautiful watches, I have handled a couple in person.
I just can't stand watches on straps.... I don't know why but I just never find them comfortable.