Our Tale Goes Back to France, Between the Two World Wars.
Matthew, a WWI veteran, had a dream that kept him going through all the wartime: to make his own watches in peace when he returned to his small hometown.
Matthew knew that the finest movements were Swiss ones. Luckily, Switzerland was just a few miles from his hometown, Mercury. He procured these movements and began handcrafting his own masterpieces, each imbued with a Swiss heart. Matthew dedicated day and night, over weeks and months, to his beloved hobby, which rewarded him with once-in-a-lifetime watches and brought immense joy and fulfillment to his life.
Sadly, the onset of WWII a few years later forced him to close his workshop for good, leaving his hobby as a long memory of beautiful and peaceful days.
Matthew from Mercury teaches us that watches are not just timepieces; they are handcrafted symbols of a gentleman's commitment to excellence and a reminder to live each moment with joy, passion, and purpose—when the world is beautiful and even when times are hard.
Today, a century later, we proudly continue Matthew's legacy. Recognizing that Switzerland is known for producing the best movements in the world, we were determined to mirror Matthew's concept. That's why every watch in the Matthew Mercury Collection is crafted with Swiss movements made by "Ronda," a historical watchmaker who has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. Our movements are made in Switzerland, and the final assembly is meticulously carried out by hand in HK/SZ by our craftsmen who have over 20 years of experience in horology. Each watch is crafted over a 120-day period from the finest materials and undergoes three different sets of quality control tests before being sent out to your wrist, ensuring unmistakable quality alongside one-of-a-kind designs.
To minimize shipping costs, we strategically dispatch our watches from HK/USA depending on the model and the customer’s location. This approach helps us reduce expenses and pass these savings directly to you. We take immense pride in the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of our watches. Each timepiece in our collection is a testament to our dedication to excellence. We are confident that you will appreciate the distinction of the Matthew Mercury Collection as much as we do. We look forward to you personally experiencing the elegance and excellence of our esteemed timepieces.