The History of Vertex Watches and The Dirty Dozen Story - Ep #51
We had the privilege of interviewing Don Cochrane about Vertex and the Dirty Dozen watches. Don is the great-grandson of Claude Lyons, who started Vertex Watches all the way back in 1912. Don wanted to restart the family business and continue the watchmaking legacy left by his great-grandfather. \n\n\n0:00 The history of Vertex \n5:16 The Only British Dirty Dozen Watchmaker \n9:45 Vertex watches and World War 2 \n12:30 What happened after the war? \n16:13 Designing the M100 and re-starting the brand\n21:13 The coolest Peli case \n23:24 MP45 - mono-pusher chronograph\n24:16 M60 - diving watch\n27:31 Two lug pin positions \n28:17 Brand identity\n