Worldwide Delivery British Assembled Climate Positive
Founder's Story
A digital Mickey Mouse first sparked my interest in watches - it was the early 90s and I was running around in light-up trainers and swinging off trees.​
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Growing up, Dad would tell me stories about my late grandfather, Poppa Tom. He had passed away three decades before I was born, but Dad kept his memory alive through a few treasured mementos: his war medals, a photograph of him gazing lovingly at Nanna, and his gold Universal Genève watch.
A child of curiosity, I was fascinated by this timepiece and I’d try it on next to Mickey. The loose strap sliding down my skinny arm, while Dad painted vivid pictures of Poppa Tom riding his motorbike through the Lake District or restoring a MK1 Mini with him. That watch wasn’t just an object - it was a time machine, carrying me to moments I had never lived but somehow felt part of. This is how I fell in love with watches.
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Decades later, Poppa Tom’s watch now fits perfectly, the clasp resting in the very notch he once used.
Imbued by those memories, my vision is to create watches that will go the distance, with a spirit of adventure, and made to be handed down - just like his was.
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Tom Clemence
Our Philosophy
Quality
Our watches are designed and assembled here in Britain, using components crafted by skilled partners around the world. By working closely with both local craftspeople and international specialists, we ensure every timepiece meets our exacting standards - built with care, tested with precision, and offered at an accessible price.
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As a independent brand, we have the freedom to shape our own vision of the perfect watch. Our hands-on approach to every stage, from design to final testing, creates a great sense of stewardship and ensures we only create watches and hardware which we're proud to bear the Clemence name.
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Since 2021, we've served as members of the British Watch & Clock Makers Alliance, upholding their values and helping to keep the British spirit of watchmaking alive.
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Longevity
We believe a watch should be built to last a lifetime - and beyond. That’s why we commit to keeping the spare parts and expertise needed to repair and service every Clemence watch well into the future.
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Legacy
For every watch sold, we plant a tree here in Scotland, contributing to the reforestation of our native woodlands. Every Clemence watch is also climate-positive: we offset at least twice the carbon footprint of its entire life cycle by supporting Gold Standard carbon capture and reduction projects.
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This is our legacy - helping to protect the wild places we love to explore, and leaving the environment better than we found it.
As an ecologist by training, this commitment is deeply personal, blending my passion for watches with my dedication to the outdoors. It’s funded not by increasing our prices, but by accepting a smaller profit - because some things are worth more than margins.
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You can learn more about our climate-positive approach here.
Servicing and Maintenance
Clemence Watches are built to last. That means starting with reliable, long-lasting materials and parts. It also means having the option of high-quality repairs and servicing.
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We're partnered with local British watchmakers to provide servicing or repairs, ensuring Clemence Watches keep ticking for years to come. For our global community, we have a network of international watchmakers who are on hand to help should you ever need it.
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If you ever need us, please get in touch to arrange any servicing or maintenance you require.
