Garrick S7
The Garrick S7 is the company’s smallest accessible high-end model, however, its comparative affordability does not mean it lacks the firm’s legendary hand craftsmanship.
Ink-filled Roman numerals are presented on a circular-brushed and applied hour track. The steel hour and minute hands are available in a choice of finishes, including grained, polished or heat blued. A generously proportioned, small-seconds display is positioned at 6 o’clock. It features a heat-blued hand rotating above Garrick’s own interpretation of a sunburst motif. The central area of the dial and small-seconds display are engin-tuned on one of Garrick'c historic rose engine lathes heightening the model’s visual appeal.
The 38mm case is formed of 904L stainless steel, a grade that provides superior scratch-resistance and a notably brilliant gleam. Alternatively, an 18-carat gold case is also available. The sapphire crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating, augmenting legibility, while the exhibition case back affords views of the beautifully appointed hand-wound movement.
Unlike Garrick’s costlier models which feature the brand’s proprietary movement, the S7 is equipped with a vintage Swiss calibre. However, this movement is modified by Garrick and includes the brand’s own bridges as well as rhodium-plated and hand-frosted surfaces. The movement is endowed with a traditional balance with swan neck regulator. The S7 is tested and regulated in Garrick’s workshop, ensuring the daily variance does not exceed +5 seconds.
Engine turned dial
Sometimes termed ‘guilloché’ – available in a choice of finishes.
A fitting conclusion
In common with all Garrick watches, the S7 is made to order, allowing the firm to accede to personalisation requests.
QC
After assembly, each timepiece is regulated and carefully checked with the naked eye as well as under a loupe. Put simply, Garrick has expended much effort putting in place rigorous quality controls. However, it is inevitable that small variations between watches may occur, albeit this is part of the charm of Garrick ownership.
