Tea with Chris Pilton So why did you decide to start your own brand? And why watches? I am what you might call an avid watch collector! I love watches and have collected several rather nice ones over the years. But in my collection I didn’t have the “perfect” watch for every occasion. I’m big on solving problems, so I set about making myself the perfect watch. Size – my Swiss watches are too chunky for my business shirts but my minimal sleek ones were a little too skinny. I developed my Classic range to be perfect under a shirt but big enough to have a nice presence on the wrist. Second hand – and I don’t mean owned...
A COMMITMENT to timeless designs, quality finishes, minimalist style and a unique business model has had watch company DeMontbrayPilton start up and run like clockwork. The Brisbane-based wrist watch company launched last August and found success in stores and online by using social media, amassing an Instagram following of more than 20,000 people. Founder Chris Pilton said his business model had succeeded because he selected carefully which stores would stock DeMontbrayPilton watches, which sell for AUD250. He said he designs the watches here and then manufactures in Hong Kong. “I am quite content keeping it small as I think people like it as a unique brand as opposed to being another mass produced brand,” he said. “I want to keep the...
We are delighted to be featured in the Dapper Vigilante blog! The best watches are a perfect blend of form and function, combining cutting-edge performance with innovative style. As well as keeping you punctual, a great watch is an indispensable accessory you can rock with any look. Each year, watch fashions evolve, bringing a diverse new selection of styles to the market. With an ever growing industry, there have been a number of Australian watch brands coming to market. We examine the Aussie brands that you must know for 2016. DeMontbrayPilton Classic Silver With Brown Leather Anglo-Australian company DeMontbrayPilton hails from Brisbane, and focuses on remarkable style as well as immense quality. This is evident in their Classic Silver with Brown...
THE CLASSIC WATCH IS SLIMMER THAN A SWISS DESIGN, USES QUARTZ TECHNOLOGY, HAS A SECOND HAND, AND INCLUDES A COMPLIMENTARY LEATHER TRAVEL CASE AND AN EXTRA CASUAL STRAP. A PROJECT MANAGER and engineer by trade, Chris Pilton loves watches. “I have collected several rather nice ones over the years,” he says. “But in my collection I didn’t have the ‘perfect’ watch for every occasion. I’m big on solving problems, so I set about making myself the perfect watch.”_ The company’s website officially went live in January of this year, following a Facebook teaser campaign leading up to the launch. The first design available for purchase is the Classic, in gold or silver. This narrow focus is a promising indicator that...
The things you have done, the people you have met, the places you have visited. If you think about it, timing was everything… and with time comes a special accessory. A watch. I believe a watch is an intimate possession that will be cherished by its owner above all accessories. It is with you at every moment of your life, sharing your life experiences. So for me to wear a particular timepiece everyday, it has to be pretty special. In fact, it is essential for me to be head-over-heels in love with it. I want to share with you a very favourite watch of mine; my DeMontbray Pilton Watch. See more images and read other posts from Riana at Simply...
