1877 - Early years
Stewart Dawson founded his firm
1878 - The first Ads
“Watches! Watches! Watches!” ads begin
1879 - Urban Heritage
Durable pocket watch for city life
1879 - Too Many Watches to List
Catalog born from too many watches
1880 - the Expansion
Expansion to Australia & NZ
1882 - Beyond Timekeeping
Chronographs & refined accessories
1885 - Knightsbridge Elegance
Prestige watches at Harrods, London
1890 - From Pocket to Wrist
The evolution of luxury timekeepers
1907 - The Treasure House
Now open at 19–21 Hatton Garden
1908 - Military Heritage
Watches for army, police, and more
1908 - Masters Among Masters
Made timepieces for Rolex, Zenith, Omega
1920 - Financier of an Era
David Stewart Dawson, 1920s
1877 - Early years
Stewart Dawson founded his firm
1878 - The first Ads
“Watches! Watches! Watches!” ads begin
1879 - Urban Heritage
Durable pocket watch for city life
1879 - Too Many Watches to List
Catalog born from too many watches
1880 - the Expansion
Expansion to Australia & NZ
1882 - Beyond Timekeeping
Chronographs & refined accessories
1885 - Knightsbridge Elegance
Prestige watches at Harrods, London
1890 - From Pocket to Wrist
The evolution of luxury timekeepers
1907 - The Treasure House
Now open at 19–21 Hatton Garden
1908 - Military Heritage
Watches for army, police, and more
1908 - Masters Among Masters
Made timepieces for Rolex, Zenith, Omega
1920 - Financier of an Era
David Stewart Dawson, 1920s
The Origins
Founded in 1871 by David Stewart Dawson, our legacy of horological excellence began in Liverpool and continues to span the globe.
Our Values
Inspired by British vintage design, our watches are meticulously crafted to honor a legacy of classic horology and precision engineering.
Stewart Dawson Today
We blend past and future, translating our heritage of excellence into technically perfect watches with a sophisticated, contemporary aesthetic.
The Treasure House
Sir David Stewart Dawson, jeweler and pioneer of modern watchmaking, was a brilliant businessman, property tycoon, and philanthropist. His extraordinary life is meticulously reconstructed and vividly brought to life in the book written by Geoff Nadin. Available on Amazon.
