Mancheront Pacer

"James, a close friend of mine, approached me one day with an idea to start a watch brand together. As an architect, I was intrigued by the opportunity to apply my skills in designing a product that combined my passion for watches and building details. Our journey began, but unfortunately, after three months, James had to withdraw, and our paths diverged. It was a pivotal moment; I was fully committed to a demanding career as an architect, yet the opportunity to explore an uncharted territory beckoned me. Despite the uncertainty, I was drawn to the process and would often lose myself in it, pouring all my free time into the project. For five years, I dedicated my evenings and weekends to the endeavor. Finally, in November 2021, the project launched on Kickstarter and exceeded my expectations. By December 2022, all Kickstarter orders were fulfilled, and Mancheront was born.

The road was bumpy, filled with detours, but who would have thought that a casual idea from a friend would lead me back to that special gift my father gave me. Life is full of beautiful surprises. The name 'Mancheront' (pronounced "mon-cher-hon") is a portmanteau of the two French words 'manche' and 'forgeron', meaning 'sleeve' and 'blacksmith'. We are a collective of individuals with specific skills and passions, united by a common goal: to create a beautifully crafted timepiece that offers a blend of classic watchmaking with modern design innovation that will stand the test of time. Every single external part of the timepiece has gone through countless design iterations and thorough testing. 90% of the external parts are custom made to our design and specifications. The timepiece has been awarded with 4 original design patents across 28 major countries. We always strive to offer the highest levels of design, build quality and ergonomics."