{"title":"Shield Quartz First Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first collection by Oldbury Watch Co. is the Shield Quartz First Edition; a compelling juxtaposition: classical cushion case dress watch elegance matched with striking case decoration and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shield-quartz-yellow-gold-burgundy","title":"Shield Quartz - Burgundy (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order date TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 100 numbered pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield Quartz is a compelling juxtaposition: classical cushion case dress watch elegance matched with striking case decoration and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case decoration is a celebration of the Anglo-Saxon origins of Oldbury, England; the market town where Oldbury Watch Co. was founded. The chain link embellishment in the case sides represents unity and cohesion; the enamel shield medallion on the case back, resilience and honour; and the sword-like hands courage and precision; qualities that are as important today as they were a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese design choices combined with the classic cushion case silhouette and box sapphire crystal offer a level of elegance and beauty rarely achieved in a modern dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ion-plated yellow gold and burgundy colourway is one of three variants which form a tribute to the Black Country (a nickname for the wider area that encompasses Oldbury and its industrial neighbours). It is an echo of a bygone era where the sky was blackened with smoke by day, and heavens ablaze with reflected fire at night. The fiery burgundy signifies the heat from foundries such as Soho Foundry of Foundry Lane, Smethwick, a factory started by Matthew Boulton and James Watt, which manufactured steam engines from the late 18th century onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the watch photographed in these images is a pre-production sample\/prototype. The final production watches will have multiple improvements. The case back notch will be moved to the bottom of the case, the crystal will have added layers of anti-reflective coating and the straps will be slightly slimmer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580130943242,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/8600\/7818\/files\/Burgundy.jpg?v=1791727672"},{"product_id":"shield-quartz-steel-black","title":"Shield Quartz - Black (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order date TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 100 numbered pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield Quartz is a compelling juxtaposition: classical cushion case dress watch elegance matched with striking case decoration and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case decoration is a celebration of the Anglo-Saxon origins of Oldbury, England; the market town where Oldbury Watch Co. was founded. The chain link embellishment in the case sides represents unity and cohesion; the enamel shield medallion on the case back, resilience and honour; and the sword-like hands courage and precision; qualities that are as important today as they were a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese design choices combined with the classic cushion case silhouette and box sapphire crystal offer a level of elegance and beauty rarely achieved in a modern dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel and black colourway is one of three variants which form a tribute to the Black Country (a nickname for the wider area that encompasses Oldbury and its industrial neighbours). It is an echo of a bygone era where the sky was blackened with smoke by day, and heavens ablaze with reflected fire at night. The rich black signifies the smoke from foundries such as Soho Foundry of Foundry Lane, Smethwick, a factory started by Matthew Boulton and James Watt, which manufactured steam engines from the late 18th century onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the watch photographed in these images is a pre-production sample\/prototype. The final production watches will have multiple improvements. The case back notch will be moved to the bottom of the case, the crystal will have added layers of anti-reflective coating and the straps will be slightly slimmer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580631212298,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/8600\/7818\/files\/Black.jpg?v=1791727593"},{"product_id":"shield-quartz-steel-white","title":"Shield Quartz - White (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order date TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 100 numbered pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield Quartz is a compelling juxtaposition: classical cushion case dress watch elegance matched with striking case decoration and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case decoration is a celebration of the Anglo-Saxon origins of Oldbury, England; the market town where Oldbury Watch Co. was founded. The chain link embellishment in the case sides represents unity and cohesion; the enamel shield medallion on the case back, resilience and honour; and the sword-like hands courage and precision; qualities that are as important today as they were a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese design choices combined with the classic cushion case silhouette and box sapphire crystal offer a level of elegance and beauty rarely achieved in a modern dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel and white colourway is one of three variants which form a tribute to the Black Country (a nickname for the wider area that encompasses Oldbury and its industrial neighbours). The white recognises the area’s famous glassworks such as Chance Brothers and Company of Spon Lane, Smethwick, a world-renowned glassmaking pioneer which was the only glass company large enough to supply the glass for the world famous Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the watch photographed in these images is a pre-production sample\/prototype. The final production watches will have multiple improvements. The case back notch will be moved to the bottom of the case, the crystal will have added layers of anti-reflective coating and the straps will be slightly slimmer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53580639437066,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/8600\/7818\/files\/WhiteOriginal.jpg?v=1791727397"},{"product_id":"shield-quartz-gunmetal-yellow","title":"Shield Quartz - Yellow (First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order date TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 100 numbered pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield Quartz is a compelling juxtaposition: classical cushion case dress watch elegance matched with striking case decoration and vibrant colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case decoration is a celebration of the Anglo-Saxon origins of Oldbury, England; the market town where Oldbury Watch Co. was founded. The chain link embellishment in the case sides represents unity and cohesion; the enamel shield medallion on the case back, resilience and honour; and the sword-like hands courage and precision; qualities that are as important today as they were a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese design choices combined with the classic cushion case silhouette and box sapphire crystal offer a level of elegance and beauty rarely achieved in a modern dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ion-plated gunmetal and yellow colourway is one of two variants inspired by the yellow and green heraldic colours of Oldbury, the town where the brand derives its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the watch photographed in these images is a pre-production sample\/prototype. The final production watches will have multiple improvements. 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The chain link embellishment in the case sides represents unity and cohesion; the enamel shield medallion on the case back, resilience and honour; and the sword-like hands courage and precision; qualities that are as important today as they were a thousand years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese design choices combined with the classic cushion case silhouette and box sapphire crystal offer a level of elegance and beauty rarely achieved in a modern dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ion-plated yellow gold and kmaite stone colourway is one of two variants inspired by the yellow and green heraldic colours of Oldbury, the town where the brand derives its name. 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