BUCHERER RECOMMENDS
"Hour Favorites" 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 Certified Pre-Owned program.
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 color and luster 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.”

