D. J. Cottrell

A Journey in Watchmaking by David Cottrell - 

Part 1 (December 2021)

A report of the challenges in the creation of Pocketwatch No. 1

A Journey in Watchmaking by David Cottrell - 

Part 2 (February 2022)

Descriptive information about Cottrell’s new ‘straight rose engine’ for dialmaking.

Over-Coil Forming Tool by David Cottrell - 

(October 2024)

Description of a new tooling method for the forming of hairspring overcoils

Making a Tourbillon Pocket Watch -

(November 2017)

Experiences of a Non-Horologist

Centring Microscope - 

(July 2018)

Adapting equipment for your needs

Announcement of the new Cottrell 

double lever escapement, an evolution of the 

Daniels Co-axial - (December 2024)

Taking his time - 

(May 2020)

The first article about David Cottrell appeared in 

the prestigious UK magazine QP

The Straight-Rose Engine Design & Construction

(Autumn 2023)

D. J. Cottrell Watches

Somerset

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