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.
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.
Graham watches are function-first with a fighter jet aesthetic — perfect for collectors who like their watches with presence.
Standout models:
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.
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.
Graham still operates with a relatively tight collection:
Pre-owned? Chronofighters and Swordfish models are the most common — and often undervalued considering the build quality and movement specs.
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.
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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