22 Apr 2023

Rebecca Struthers: the preciousness of time

From Saturday Morning, 10:06 am on 22 April 2023

Rebecca Struthers was just 17 when she set out on her path to become one of Britain's leading watchmakers.  

An active campaigner in the preservation of endangered heritage skills, Struthers family-run workshop combines 30 years of experience in watch restoration, watchmaking, goldsmithing, silversmithing, fine art and gemmology. 

Struthers is the author of the about to be released Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History, described as "a fusion of art and science, history and social commentary." 

Rebecca Struthers in her workshop and book 'Hands of Time'

Photo: Rebecca Struthers

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