The conversation usually starts with the same detail: the price. Put a mechanical watch on the table at £139 and most people expect obvious compromises. Yet the appeal of the Regent Automatic 1952 is that it focuses on the things buyers actually notice every day — proportions, sapphire crystal, an automatic movement and a restrained dial.
Instead of trying to imitate an oversized sports watch, the design stays compact at 38.5 mm. It slips easily under a shirt cuff, remains comfortable at a desk and keeps the classic scale that many modern watches have moved away from.
A simpler route from product to customer
HARRINGTON & VALE is positioned as a direct-to-customer watch brand. The idea is straightforward: keep the range focused, avoid expensive retail presentation and put more of the budget into the parts of the watch that matter to the wearer.
That means the price is built around the product itself rather than a large boutique network. The result is a mechanical watch aimed at customers who want traditional styling without moving immediately into four-figure territory.
“What stands out first is the balance of the case. It wears like a traditional dress watch rather than a large modern sports piece.”
Independent watch enthusiast
What you actually get on the wrist
The specification is deliberately straightforward and focused on daily wear.
24-jewel automatic movement
Self-winding mechanical movement with an approximate 42-hour power reserve. No battery is required during normal use.
Brushed 316L stainless-steel case
38.5 mm in diameter and 9.8 mm thick — compact proportions designed to sit comfortably under a shirt cuff.
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
A hard, scratch-resistant crystal chosen for clarity and everyday durability.
5 ATM water resistance
Suitable for the everyday exposure expected from a dress-oriented watch, including rain and hand washing.
Sunburst-finish dial
Applied hour markers and a restrained dial layout keep the watch legible without making it visually loud.
Quick-release leather strap
A traditional leather strap with quick-release spring bars, allowing it to be changed without specialist tools.
Designed to be worn every day
The 38.5 mm case is central to the watch's character. It is large enough to read clearly, but compact enough to remain discreet at work, while travelling or at dinner.
Three common questions
“Is it really automatic at this price?”
Yes. The watch uses a self-winding mechanical movement and does not rely on a battery for normal operation.
“What happens if I need support?”
Customer support is available by email and telephone during UK business hours. Returns and warranty requests are handled through the contact details published on this site.
“Does a lower price mean it is disposable?”
No mechanical watch is maintenance-free forever. With appropriate care and periodic servicing, an automatic movement is designed for long-term ownership rather than seasonal use.
Availability
Stock is released in small batches. If the current batch is unavailable, customers can leave their details and receive confirmation when the next allocation is ready.