Ladies Radley Watches

Radley London is a brand I am sure all us ladies know about by now. They started in 1998, so still a baby in the designer world yet they have grown very popular. I think an element in our minds enjoys the 'cute' aspect of the Radley designs, and knowing they are designed for adults we can enjoy sporting these accessories guilt-free.

They make exquisite collectible bags and purses, with extended ranges into accessories such as umbrellas and handy tote bags that pack into a teeny tiny bag. More recently I discovered the range of Radley watches.

Radley has beautiful stores dotted around the country with several stores in London. However, I happened to get my latest Radley fix from the Goldsmiths Boutique. 

The watches are presumably a standard Japanese movement –so fairly well made and nothing fancy on the inside. What matters to me, is that it ticks and the hands go round. If I can tell the time, I am happy. It has to look nice, too, as watches these days are more of a fashion accessory than they are an item of jewellery.

Radley Watch, RRP £89.95

This particular watch, RRP £89.95, has a soft mink-colour strap made of genuine leather. The face is big enough for my un-spectacled eyes to read and it has a very clear face with a dotted dial.

There is currently an offer on the watches where you can get a free Radley keyring with a retail price of £19. 

However, this offer is not obviously advertised online so make sure you ask in store. The watches don't appear to be available on the Radley website, so maybe ring the store in advance if you plan on making a visit to try one on, if just to ask if they do indeed stock them. 

Also, what is bizarre is that my keyring isn't for sale on the Radley website either, so it's probably not part of their mainstream in-store collections.

In the past, Radley has designed some lovely pieces. I even had a bag for my 21st birthday and I was gutted when the handle stretched out after a few months. Despite this one occasion, I persisted to use another Radley purse for several years before changing it. I even had a Radley wallet for my London Oyster Card for 5 years, which I only recently stopped using when I passed my driving test in March this year. I also have a mini-heart purse on a keyring which is useful for keeping toll-booth coins in or even a folded up fiver for emergencies. 

If you've not tried out a Radley product yet, give them a go. They are an iconic English brand and I look forward to seeing an Art Deco range in the future, using the lovely font from my watch dial.

I dream about the day when they release a modern, yet classic raincoat. You heard it here first!

With thanks to Goldsmiths for the image.

*This product was purchased by myself and was not provided gratis by the brand*