Christopher Ward × Studio Underd0g – The Alliance 02 Pocket Watch
Christopher Ward has never been a brand to shy away from experimentation, but their latest collaboration with Studio Underd0g pushes the envelope further than ever. The Alliance 02 isn’t a wristwatch. Not even close. This is a pocket watch for the modern era, designed for collectors who crave something completely different, something bold, and something unapologetically fun.
A Pocket Watch Reimagined
The Alliance 02 stands tall at 44mm, crafted in stainless steel, with sapphire crystal protecting both the front and back. Unlike traditional pocket watches that feel stuck in the past, this one feels alive, contemporary, and tactile. It’s a piece designed to be carried, admired, and interacted with — not strapped to your wrist. This is the pocket watch reimagined for today, and it doesn’t whisper “heritage” — it shouts “modern design ingenuity.”
Dial Drama
The dial is a statement in itself: a gradient sweep from off-white to orange, constructed with a multi-layered sapphire “sandwich” design that glows brightly in low light. Every detail is carefully thought through, blending Studio Underd0g’s signature playful style with Christopher Ward’s precise watchmaking know-how. It’s a pocket watch that looks like nothing else on the market, yet feels entirely of our time.
Straps, Style, and Mobility
The Alliance 02 comes with a long, braided brown leather strap that threads through extended lugs, designed to be carried or displayed rather than worn. It nods to the classic chains and fobs of traditional pocket watches but in a modern, stylish, and entirely functional way. This is a piece to hold, fidget with, and treasure, not to strap to your wrist and forget about.
Power Under the Hood
At its heart is the in-house CW‑001 manual movement, boasting a 120-hour (five-day) power reserve. Hours, minutes, seconds, and a power reserve indicator keep things simple yet compelling, allowing you to truly engage with your watch as an object of craftsmanship and design.
Exclusivity and Collectibility
Limited to just 100 pieces, The Alliance 02 is a collector’s dream. It will initially be available to members of the Alliance of British Watch & Clock Makers before opening to the wider public. Price: £2,995. This isn’t mass-market. This is for those who want something rare, unusual, and daringly different.
Why It Matters
In a world dominated by wristwatches, The Alliance 02 dares to ask: why can’t pocket watches have a place in the modern era? The answer: they can. They should. And when they’re executed like this, they can feel fresh, playful, and utterly irresistible. It’s a modern pocket watch in every sense of the word — a statement piece that refuses to follow convention.
The Alliance 02 is not wearable on your wrist. It is a pocket watch for collectors, for thinkers, for the design-conscious, and for anyone who believes that horology is about more than just telling the time — it’s about making a statement.
