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Review: Alkin Model Three – Great British Design, Bargain Price!

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I’m a freelance writer with a passion for watches, product design and music. My sweet spot is for mid-tier watches and I’m a sucker for brands that are a little off the beaten path. Resale value rarely gets a look-in when picking my next watch, and I’ll never shy away from putting my money where my mouth is in sporting a ‘marmite’ timepiece or unloved rarity from a brand’s back catalogue. Follow me on Instagram!
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Review: Alkin Model Three – Great British Design, Bargain Price!

October 30, 2023

Bristol-based independent watch brand, Alkin, headed up by ex-furniture designer Charlie Fowler, has released its latest budget-friendly watch collection, the Model Three. As the name suggests, this is Alkin’s...

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