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MHD WATCHES STREAMLINER

All MHD Watches timepieces are designed in the UK by automotive designer, Matthew Humphries, best known for designing the stunning Morgan Aeromax, Supersports and 3-wheeler. While it’s true to say the symbiotic relationship between cars and watches is a well-known fact with enthusiasts of both (the majority of ‘driver’ chronographs take their name from the automotive world e.g. Rolex Daytona, Heuer Carrera), few wristwatches are actually penned by an automotive designer. In other words, to wear a watch designed by a true petrolhead, someone who designs cars for a living, is rare. Enter MHD Watches.

In July 2020, six years into his company’s existence, Matthew started a fresh project with the explicit aim of highlighting the involved process of timepiece design. His intention was to invite feedback from customers keen to contribute to the shaping of the next MHD watch. The starting

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