BUCHERER RECOMMENDS
"Hour Favourites" by Jake Scatchard from Bucherer London
At Bucherer Certified Pre-Owned, our in-house experts encounter remarkable timepieces every day. In this series, boutique teams highlight personal favourites – watches recognised for their design, heritage, or horological significance. Each has been carefully selected, authenticated, and serviced to meet the highest standards of the Bucherer CPO programme.
Jake Scatchard is Assistant Category Manager at Bucherer’s London headquarters. Combining sharp market insight with a passion for fine watchmaking, he plays a key role in sourcing exceptional timepieces for the company while ensuring access to the finest watches for discerning clients.
5 Minutes
H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Moon
“The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Moon is a captivating timepiece that rewards closer inspection. At 41 mm, it wears with natural ease, balanced in presence and never overstated. A concave caseback adds a subtle ergonomic touch, allowing it to sit comfortably against the wrist throughout the day,” Jake explains. “The night-blue fumé dial is particularly striking, shifting in tone with the light. The gold moon phase display stands out clearly against the dial’s rich backdrop, precise and well-proportioned. Turn the watch over, and the exhibition caseback reveals the HMC 348 calibre: a movement that pairs refined finishing with mechanical complexity, offering a view into the thoughtful craftsmanship that defines the piece.”
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date
“The Reverso Grande Date reinterprets a classic icon, true to its 1930s origins yet updated with modern expression. The dial has been thoughtfully redesigned, offering a contemporary layout that subtly nods to the Reverso’s heritage,” he notes. “One of its most distinctive features is the asymmetry: the power reserve indicator sits in the top left, while the large date display anchors the lower half, creating a dynamic visual rhythm. The result is a timepiece that feels familiar and refreshed, blending heritage and technical expertise.”
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonshine Gold
“This Omega Speedmaster in Moonshine Gold offers a refined evolution of one of the most celebrated chronographs in watchmaking,” says Jake. “The case and dial are crafted from Omega’s proprietary Moonshine Gold, which offers a distinctive paler hue than traditional 18K yellow gold and a high resistance to the fading of colour and lustre over time. The matching gold dial reflects light beautifully, enhancing the monochromatic design. A black integrated rubber strap provides contrast and comfort, and its underside features a lunar-surface motif that serves as a subtle and thoughtful tribute to the Speedmaster’s longstanding connection to space exploration.”
IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watch Spitfire Chronograph
“The IWC Spitfire chronograph captures the functional character of aviation-inspired watchmaking with a design that is purposeful and enduring. The legible dial, symmetrical layout, and tactile pushers recall classic cockpit instruments, refined for everyday wear. The proportions are thoughtful and well-balanced, offering great comfort. Whether appreciated for its historical reference or its practical appeal, the Spitfire is a chronograph that brings form and function into confident alignment.”
