Graham Watches

Graham Watches

Graham is not a brand for the timid.

If you’ve ever seen a chronograph with a lever the size of a motorcycle brake sticking out of the left side of the case? That’s Graham. They don’t whisper. They don’t blend in.

And they don’t care what the rest of the industry is doing.

These are English-in-name, Swiss-in-build, and built for collectors who like their complications big, loud, and mechanical.

A Little History

Graham was launched in the 1990s by The British Masters, a Swiss group that set out to revive the legacy of legendary English watchmaker George Graham (1673–1751).

The historical George was a serious innovator — responsible for inventions like the dead-beat escapement, early chronographs, and improvements to marine chronometers.

The modern Graham brand pays tribute with watches that are visually inspired by that mechanical spirit, but made in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

using Swiss movements and overbuilt cases.

Their calling card? The left-hand trigger chronograph — a bold, functional lever that lets you start and stop the chrono with your thumb. Once you’ve tried it, you never forget it.

What Collectors Love

Graham watches are function-first with a fighter jet aesthetic — perfect for collectors who like their watches with presence.

Standout models:

  • Chronofighter — the icon: a left-side crown and trigger lever paired with a bold 44–47mm case, oversized registers, and military/aviation design cues.

  • Silverstone — race-inspired chronographs with tachymeter scales, skeleton dials, and deep automotive roots.

  • Swordfish — perhaps the most Graham of them all: twin magnified subdials that pop off the case like cartoon goggles. Love it or hate it — it’s unforgettable.

  • Geo.Graham — limited high-complication pieces (tourbillons, moonphases) paying tribute to the namesake horologist’s roots.

Movements range from ETA-based calibers (heavily modified) to La Joux-Perret chronograph modules, and finishing is solid across the board — especially for the price range.

Why Graham Still Deserves a Spot

Because it knows what it is — and goes all in.

Graham doesn’t chase market trends. It builds oversized mechanical watches with a twist — whether that’s a lever chrono, a cyclops dive bezel, or a see-through

dial with turbine-style hands. And it does it with serious Swiss mechanics, not fashion-watch fluff.

They also have legit credibility in the world of aviation, motorsport, and diving — with pro-use timing functions, solid WR ratings, and practical

complications that work as advertised.

What’s Out There Now

Graham still operates with a relatively tight collection:

  • Chronofighter Vintage and Superlight — modern takes on their core design, including carbon case options and skeleton dials

  • Chronofighter Grand Vintage — 47mm beasts with GMT and countdown functionality

  • Silverstone RS and Stowe — auto-racing chronographs with serious dial detailing

  • Swordfish — still wild, still fun, still available in new colorways

  • Geo.Graham Tourbillons — rare, expensive, and not common on the market

Pre-owned? Chronofighters and Swordfish models are the most common — and often undervalued considering the build quality and movement specs.

Fed’s Take

Graham watches are unapologetically huge — and for the right wrist, that’s exactly the point.

I’ve sold a bunch of Chronofighters over the years. The trigger chronograph? Genuinely fun to use. And the cases are always finished to a surprisingly high level.

They wear like instruments — not jewelry — and if you’ve got the wrist to pull it off, it’s a flex without being flashy.

If you’re bored of minimalist design and want a watch with character and guts, Graham’s got plenty.

Check Out Our Graham Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Graham watches — especially Chronofighter, Swordfish, and Silverstone models.

If you have a Graham watch you’re ready to sell or trade – reach out. We’re always buying.

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