I'd been looking for a British watch for a little while having thought about saving for a big brand Swiss watch but being put off by the prices and the waiting times. I stumbled across Pinion, and then realised their owner, Piers, is based in the next village - what a lucky coincidence! After a great deal of research, and a couple of visits to Piers' house to try on different models, I decided to go an Elapse in Anthracite. It's a really chunky, good looking watch that seems to change colour from light grey to black under its crystal clear glass face, depending on the light. I wear it almost every day and I just like it more and more. It's easy to read, has a reassuring heft about it without feeling clumsy, and works in formal and informal settings - I've worn it to black tie events and kids' football matches! It's a luxury watch you can wear every day and anywhere. Pinion watches are packaged up in a lovely watch roll, and mine included the tools I would need to change watch straps, as I had asked Piers for a stainless steel bracelet as well as a tan and a dark brown strap (and the canvas strap that comes as standard). The whole package is really high quality, carefully considered and just a little bit different. Piers couldn't have been more helpful. He was calm and patient, never pushy or looking to 'close the deal'. I know I was lucky to be able to speak to him and try watches on in person, but I can see he's got the same feedback on here from online customers, so it's definitely part of the Pinion service. All in all, I couldn't be happier with my new Elsapse, and feel like Pinion have got a customer for life in me.