Hey guys, just wanted to check in and thank everyone for the recent sales. The inventory posts I’ve been doing seem to have been received really well, and I’m very grateful for all of the continued support.

I’m currently out of town visiting my plater again and working alongside him on a few client projects. This is also my first attempt at sort of “bringing the office with me” while I travel. Unfortunately, I’m without some of the materials/tools I normally have, and the only UPS location available to me here is a CVS Access Point. I’m just not comfortable dropping off your $3,000 watches there.

Because of that, I’ve decided to hold the remainder of my pending shipments until I’m back home and can ship them through my normal and safe UPS location. I realize that means a slight delay for a few of you, but I’d rather keep your watches safely with me for another couple of days than take an unnecessary risk just to get them out the door sooner.

For those of you waiting on shipments who have been patient and understanding with me, I really appreciate it. Thank you.

I’m happy to say this one is available once more.

This KTF Daytona Le Mans was originally snatched up almost immediately from my last inventory post, but the client changed his mind at the last minute and decided to go with a different piece instead. So, back into inventory it goes.

This is one of my KTF builds, completely assembled and finished by me. The Le Mans is my most notable line of watches and sells out faster than I can make them.

It’s already completed, so there’s no commission wait time on this one. It’s finished, tested, and ready to ship.

KTF Daytona Le Mans, Oysterflex
$2,985 shipped

Feel free to message me directly if you’re interested.

For the inconvenience, I will upgrade every order to a faster shipping method free of charge. Thanks for your patience!

Thank you for your understanding. I still have a few watches left available from my recent inventory post, for those of you who want to get something I’ve worked on.

I will make another announcement once I re-open services.

Edit: SOLD! Please reach out if you’d like me to recreate this exact watch for you

Hey guys, for sale today is this gorgeous KTF Daytona Le Mans.
I actually made this one for myself and had every intention of keeping it, but I’ve decided I want to make some room in my personal collection for more rose gold pieces, so this one is up for grabs.

Since this is one of my personal pieces rather than a new commission, I’m offering it for $2,500. A KTF Le Mans would normally be $2,985, so someone gets to save a few hundred bucks and skip the wait for a build slot.

As with all of my KTF pieces, this was built entirely by me, including parts sourcing, refinements, alignments, a complete movement service, case and bracelet refinishing, regulation, waterproof testing, final assembly and QC. It’s finished and ready to go.

KTF Daytona Le Mans
$2,500 shipped

Feel free to message me directly if you’re interested.

Just recently completed this gorgeous YM for a client, and couldn’t resist sharing it with you all. I usually don’t get to share the private KTF commissions publicly, but this one I can.

It’s Gen weight, yellow gold plated, and one of my personal favorites to do. Full specs available upon request if you’d like me to recreate this for you.

INVENTORY AVAILABLE
A new selection is available. Each piece has been individually prepared by Kensington Timepieces prior to sale.

AVAILABLE
Blue Sapphire Arolla Daytona
KTF Bespoke Build
$2,985

Patek Philippe Aquanaut SOLD
DDF
$1,175
Includes Ultimate Service Package.

Grey Dial Daytona “Ghost” | Full Bracelet
KTF Bespoke Build
$2,985

Daytona Le Mans | Oysterflex
KTF Bespoke Build
$2,985

Yellow Gold Daytona | Oysterflex
VSF
$1,675
Includes Chronograph Ultimate Service Package.

Polar Explorer II
QF
$1,175
Includes Ultimate Service Package.

Le Mans | Full Bracelet
KTF Bespoke Build
$2,985

Datejust 41mm Blue Motif SOLD
VSF
$1075

KENSINGTON TIMEPIECES
I’m an independent watchmaker specializing in movement servicing, cosmetic refinement, and bespoke builds. Every watch in this release has been serviced and prepared by me before being offered for sale.

Ultimate Service Package | $480
For three-hand watches. Includes a complete movement service, regulation, waterproof testing, exterior refinishing and re-brushing to an enhanced luster, and ceramic coating.

Chronograph Ultimate Service Package | $780
The same comprehensive treatment for chronographs, including a complete chronograph movement service.

The prices shown above already include the applicable Ultimate Service Package. For transparency, the service portion of each non-KTF price is $480 for standard movements and $780 for chronographs.

KTF pieces are my in-house bespoke builds, and are offered at $2,985 as completed pieces. They’re amalgamations of all the best known parts for that particular model, and have taken weeks, sometimes months, to complete.

Please message me directly with the piece you’re interested in. Availability is first come, first served.

This is one of the KTF pieces that will be available tonight at 5PM EST. Stay tuned!

Hey guys! Owner of Kensington Timepieces here.

It’s no secret, trying to get ahold of me can sometimes be like pulling teeth. That stops today. I am now going to officially request you guys to move to my Instagram if you are able to. @ kensingtontimepieces

You are NOT required to, but if you can, it would be helpful. I will still be tending to Reddit.

My Instagram will act as my “catalog” where I regularly post photos of projects, etc. I will also regularly upload stories, so you can see behind the scenes of the goings on at Kensington Timepieces.

If you have an active order with me, please follow and message my Instagram account shown. Tell me who you are, and what your order is. I can then actively sort chats, and distinguish who has an order placed, and who is still just inquiring. This will prevent your chat from being buried, which PLAGUES me here. I get hundreds of messages and things disappear sometimes almost instantly.

All major inventory posts will be posted here, and on my Instagram’s story. This account and my subreddit will of course remain active, should something happen to my Instagram account.

Thanks!

Wanted to share this absolutely stunning KTF Daytona build that’s underway which will be available on my next inventory drop. Full gen weight, lab stones, plating, etc. Also available without Sapphire bezel. The future owner can customize it further prior to shipping if they so choose.

Hey guys!

I’m officially back from my trip down to meet my plater. We had a fantastic time exchanging knowledge and establishing our business relationship. He’s a great guy, and I trust him and his skills. It’s really cool to actually meet part of the team that helps me bring watches to you guys.

Given I was out of town, I’m a bit behind on a few things, but tomorrow will be a catch up day. The bench will re-open Wednesday, as tomorrow I have some administrative tasks to do and packages to ship now that I’m back in town.

Also, look at this KTF project I have underway. This absolute beast just received its finishing, plating, ceramic coating, and final assembly. All that’s left is the movement/dial/hands combo and it’ll be ready.

Had a great trip visiting my new plater this weekend, and we were able to share a lot of cool ideas and new techniques. He demonstrated some really fantastic new processes, and I’m excited to be bringing him along with me on this journey at Kensington Timepieces.

There are a bunch of new pieces coming soon, including some KTF Le Mans I intend on having available for purchase on hand.

I will be back to my regular schedule once I return home, and shipping will resume as well as the projects I have underway. I appreciate you all for your patience and support.

Also, one last thing. I intend to start offering solid gold CNC pieces. If you’re interested in commissioning one, please reach out to convey your interest.

Hello again!

I’m excited to present to you this KTF Rootbeer, which is currently under development. This finish was improved by polishing the brushed portions BEFORE plating, which gives it a deeper, permanent shine. This piece still has a bunch of refinements needed, but the color is where I want it to be.

If you would like to reserve one prior to public release, please reach out to this account.

Hey guys!

I am currently out of town, meeting with my head of plating. We’re working on projects, revising some processes, and tweaking formulas. As such, I cannot ship anything at the moment. I will be returning to the office this upcoming Tuesday or Wednesday.

The watch pictured is a test of our brand new yellow gold formula, which I’m super proud of. Our new white gold color is amazing and I will have some examples soon.

Have a great weekend everyone!

For sale today is this absolutely stunning KTF Artisans De Gèneve Daytona Arolla. This is an abandoned client commission, which I inherited and then upgraded well beyond their requested specs.

Lab sapphires, custom blue tinted dial, Arolla specific custom crystal, correct DD4130 movement (fully serviced), hand brushed/polished bracelet and case, custom crystal caseback with correct engravings, and so much more.

This one has taken months and required several donor watches and about a dozen shipments of parts. This one was a real headache to get right, and definitely tested my patience and skills, but it looks good nonetheless.

Message this account to purchase.

Hey everyone!

It appears my most recent inventory post was not shown to everyone. Several regular clients messaged me to say they could not see it, so I suspect something went wrong with the scheduled-post feature.

With that in mind, here is my current available inventory. I have also reduced the pricing to align with the discounts currently available on my services.

For transparency, every watch listed below has received:
• A complete and real movement service
• Exterior brushing and finishing improvements
• Ceramic coating
• Waterproofing and testing

This work adds $380 (or $680 for chronographs) to the original price of each watch, which is why the pricing may be higher than the stock examples you typically see offered elsewhere.

For anyone new here, I am a trained watchmaker, and I founded this subreddit. I regularly share watches that I have personally serviced, improved, and prepared for sale.

Without further ado, here’s what’s currently available:

1. VSF Sea-Dweller 43 – $1,130 now $1,030
Built for those who appreciate a larger presence on the wrist. The SD43 combines the classic Submariner aesthetic with a more substantial case and outstanding wrist presence.

2. VSF Black Submariner – $1,105 now $1,005
It doesn’t get much more timeless than this. Clean, versatile, and iconic, the black Sub remains one of the best all-around watches you can own.

3. VSF Ghost Daytona – $1,675 now $1,575
One of the standout pieces in this drop. The Ghost Daytona is understated, elegant, and incredibly versatile, with a dial that constantly changes character depending on the lighting. It has also received my complete Ultimate Chronograph Service Package.

4. QF White Explorer – $1,105 now $1,005
A unique take on one of Rolex’s purest tool watches. The crisp white dial gives the Explorer an entirely different personality while maintaining the simplicity that has made the model such a classic.

5. RCF Day-Date “Money Green” – $1,375 now $1,275
The quintessential Day-Date. Weighted to closely match genuine, fitted with Deep Crystal, and upgraded with a custom CNC bezel. The rich green dial perfectly complements the warm tones of the case, making this one of the most striking Day-Date configurations available.

If you’re interested in any of the watches above, please send a message to the account that posted this listing.

Thank you all once again for your continued support. The response to the last inventory drop was incredible, and I’m excited to continue bringing you them.

– Emerson

Hi everyone!

It’s been a little while since I’ve checked in, so I wanted to share a few updates.

The past several weeks have been incredibly busy, both inside and outside of Kensington Timepieces. I’ve been spending most of my time at the bench completing client projects, preparing inventory for upcoming drops, and taking a step back to evaluate how I operate the business.

As Kensington continues to grow, I’ve been refining my workflow to ensure I can maintain the level of quality and attention to detail that I want every client to receive. The changes have been working incredibly well, and I’m excited about where things are headed.

Here are a few updates I’d like to share:

1. Surprise Sale
I’m running a surprise sale for a limited time. Current pricing is pictured above.

2. Complimentary Watch Boxes
Every watch purchased from Kensington Timepieces now includes a premium presentation box, regardless of whether it’s a KTF build or an inventory piece.

3. KTF Bespoke Builds Are Returning
By popular demand, I’m reopening the KTF Bespoke Build program in a very limited capacity. Going forward, I’ll be accepting just two KTF commissions per month. This allows me to continue offering bespoke projects while ensuring every build receives the time and attention it deserves. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to commission a KTF build, now is the time to reach out, as these slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

4. More Inventory Than Ever
I’ve been sourcing heavily behind the scenes, and the next several inventory drops are shaping up to be some of the biggest I’ve ever offered. Expect a wider variety of models, including more non-Rolex pieces based directly on your feedback.

Finally, I just want to say thank you.

Whether you’ve purchased a watch, trusted me with servicing one, recommended me to a friend, or simply followed along with what I’m building, your support truly means the world to me. Kensington Timepieces has grown far beyond anything I imagined when I started, and I don’t take that for granted for a second.

I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you.

– Emerson