Garrick S4
The Garrick S4 is the company’s most accessible high-end model, however, its comparative affordability does not mean it lacks the firm’s legendary hand craftsmanship.
It all starts with the dial which is hand frosted and rhodium-plated. Ink-filled Roman numerals are presented on a circular-brushed and applied hour track. The steel hour and minute hands are available in a choice of finishes, including grained, polished or heat blued. A generously proportioned, small-seconds display is positioned at 6 o’clock. It features a heat-blued hand rotating above Garrick’s own interpretation of a sunburst motif. The central area of the dial and small-seconds display are frosted and evince a slightly different shade, heightening the model’s visual appeal.
The case is formed of 904L stainless steel, a grade that provides superior scratch-resistance and a notably brilliant gleam. Alternatively, an 18-carat gold case is also available. The case measures 41mm in diameter with a depth of 10mm. The sapphire crystal is treated with anti-reflective coating, augmenting legibility, while the exhibition case back affords views of the beautifully appointed hand-wound movement.
Unlike Garrick’s costlier models which feature the brand’s proprietary movement, the S4 is equipped with a Swiss calibre. However, this movement is modified by Garrick and includes the brand’s own bridges as well as rhodium-plated and hand-frosted surfaces. The movement is endowed with a traditional screwed balance. The S4 is tested and regulated in Garrick’s workshop, ensuring the daily variance does not exceed +3 seconds.
Engine turned dial
This is identical to its aforementioned sibling save for the following specification changes. This model features an engine-turned dial, sometimes termed ‘guilloché’ – available in a choice of rhodium or gold plate finishes.
A fitting conclusion
Both versions of the Garrick S4 are available with a choice of handmade straps, including alligator, calf leather, buffalo or ostrich leather. The straps are paired with a stainless steel pin buckle, delivering a sumptuous fit with the wearer’s wrist.
In common with all Garrick watches, the S4 is made to order, allowing the firm to accede to personalisation requests.
QC
After assembly, each timepiece is regulated and carefully checked with the naked eye as well as under a loupe. Put simply, Garrick has expended much effort putting in place rigorous quality controls. However, it is inevitable that small variations between watches may occur, albeit this is part of the charm of Garrick ownership.
