William Wood has forged a unique path in the watch world, deeply rooted in the rich history and enduring courage of firefighting. Their timepieces are not just instruments for telling time; they are tributes to heroism, often incorporating genuine rescued materials from the service. The William Wood Triumph Vintage Watch is a compelling embodiment of this mission – a gold vintage-inspired limited edition chronograph that tells a powerful story on the wrist.
Every element of the Triumph Vintage is steeped in thematic detail. Most notably, the watch’s crown is crafted from a 100-year-old melted-down British brass firefighter’s helmet – a literal piece of history and heroism you can interact with daily. The connection continues onto the straps, made from rescued black fire hose, stamped with ‘made from rescued materials’ and fitted with quick-release levers for versatility.
The aesthetic leans into a vintage feel, with a gold plating applied to the 41mm stainless steel case, featuring brushed sides and lugs for a classic look. The case measures 16mm thick (16.5mm including the glass) with a 49.5mm lug-to-lug, offering a medium to large size on average wrists, accentuated by the brass pusher buttons required by the chronograph movement within.
The dial is where the thematic execution truly shines. It features an aged champagne diamond cut finish with cut-out indices and sub-dials at 3 o’clock (for the chronograph’s start/stop) and 9 o’clock (the running seconds hand). A date window sits conveniently at 6 o’clock. The dial and hands are subtly curved, creating an optical illusion when viewed from the side, and sit above a vintage Super-LumiNova disc for visibility.
Design details are pulled directly from firefighting equipment: the seconds track around the dial mimics the chequered markings found on British fire engines, the front of the chronograph hand is inspired by the chime inside a vintage fire bell, and the back represents a firefighter axe head. The sub-dials are designed to resemble pressure pump gauges, and the iconic vintage firefighter helmet logo is applied with micro-level detailing. Gold polished numerals and hands complete the vintage aesthetic. The sapphire crystal glass is not only scratch resistant but is also tinted with a medium blue colour, paying tribute to William Wood’s 25 years on ‘The Blue Watch’.
At the heart of the watch beats a reliable Swiss-Made Sellita Group SW510 Chronograph Movement, a workhorse calibre providing a 48-hour power reserve, 25 jewels, and a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour. Sellita provides a timekeeping tolerance of +/-5 to +/-12 seconds per day for this movement.
The watch is rated for 100M / 10ATM water resistance, suitable for everyday wear. Beautifully presented in an upgraded black and gold genuine Italian leather fire alarm presentation box, this deeply thematic and well-specced Swiss automatic chronograph is available for £2995. William Wood offers peace of mind with a 3-year warranty and local servicing support, plus convenient shipping and interest-free payment options.
The Triumph Vintage watch is a compelling tribute, blending genuine heritage, unique design, and solid watchmaking into a meaningful limited edition piece.
