60-year-old praises watch similar to £40k designer but fraction of price
A growing number of independent watch brands are attracting attention for their fresh take on classic design, and one particular model has generated considerable interest for its appearance. The McQ: Salmon watch is now available for £445 on Detrash's website.With its slender case, subtle dial colouring and refined detailing, it evokes the dress watches typically associated with established Swiss manufacturers like Patek, such as the £40,000 Calatrava 6196P-001 watch. The McQ takes its name from Steve McQueen, as the design's inspiration came from Steve's own Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox that he wore in The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), according to the website.From there, they incorporated Gerald Genta-inspired twisted lugs from the Universal Geneve Polerouter, 'few design cues from the Pate...










