Guilloché dial. Tonneau case. Exhibition caseback.

The TALBOT narrows the CHOPTANK’s tonneau silhouette to 33 × 37 mm. The polished bezel flanks a satin-brushed mid-case, and the engine-turned guilloché surface creates visual depth across the dial without adding complexity to the read.

Originally developed for female collectors, the TALBOT’s 33 × 37 mm case also suits male collectors who prefer a dressier wrist presence. It draws from the CHOPTANK family without repeating it — smaller scale, same construction standard.

Named for Lady Grace Talbot and the county she helped shape on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The reference takes its architecture from the CHOPTANK lineage — tonneau case, guilloché dial, exhibition back — and applies it at the smallest scale in the TWC catalog.

"A Diverse Catalog is Rare"

^{‍A Message by TWC President, Spencer Shattuck}

Luxury brands often build recognition through repetition—streamlining designs, reusing cases, and making small tweaks to create the illusion of variety. It’s efficient, but it lacks soul. When I first stepped into Towson Watch Company, I thought our catalog was too diverse, with too many models and not enough uniformity. But the more I learned about how brands cut corners, the more I appreciated what our founders, Hartwig Balke and George Thomas, had built.

Every TWC timepiece—from the Mission to the Pride II—has its own proprietary components, unique design language, and purpose within our collections. This wasn’t a brand that relied on shortcuts; it was a company built on independent craftsmanship, where each model was created with intent.

The most iconic luxury brands don’t just sell products—they create worlds. Their aesthetic becomes so distinctive that you recognize it instantly, and you don’t just want one piece—you want the whole collection. That philosophy has always fascinated me, and under my leadership, integrating it into TWC’s universe was inevitable.

I didn’t want to erase what our founders had built. Their collections are our foundation, a legacy I’m honored to continue. But I also saw an opportunity to bring continuity across our catalog, to establish a design language that makes every TWC model unmistakable.

That vision started with the TWC shield logo, a symbol already embedded in our DNA. It was first reflected in the Pride II’s case shape, then expanded with the observatory dial in our latest CHOPTANK, where the TWC shield takes center stage. The story continues with the TALBOT, where the shield proudly marks 12 o’clock, reinforcing TWC’s identity while maintaining the individuality of each model.

This is how Towson grows—not by repeating the past, but by evolving it, ensuring that every watch remains distinct yet unmistakably Towson.

From the President

Towson Watch Company is a workshop. Every watch is sold directly by the manufacturer — the same people who assembled it support it after the sale. The direct-to-consumer model keeps the relationship between the watchmaker and the owner intact, without a retail layer in between.

Every watch leaves the workshop after our watchmakers have completed and tested it. The approach to each reference is decided here — finishing choices, regulation targets, and quality thresholds are all set in-house.

The TALBOT carries components manufactured exclusively for this reference — case, dial, hands, and strap. Assembly and regulation are completed in Maryland.

To achieve the highest standards, we collaborate with family-owned manufacturing firms in Pforzheim, Germany, the hometown of our founder Hartwig Balke. These partnerships, unchanged since TWC’s founding, ensure that every component meets professional-grade specifications, upholding the precision, durability, and excellence that define a Towson watch.

The TALBOT and the CHOPTANK

The TALBOT shares the CHOPTANK’s tonneau architecture but takes it to a smaller scale and a cleaner dial presentation. No complications. The enlarged TWC shield sits at 12 o’clock; the guilloché surface and rhodium-plated markers carry the rest of the read.

Maintaining the tonneau silhouette, the TALBOT introduces Towson’s smallest case yet (33x37mm), creating a timepiece that feels both intimate and striking. The high-polished form reflects light with every movement, and its engine-turned dial adds depth without distraction. This watch isn’t about functionality in the traditional sense—it’s about presence. It’s about the way the dial catches your eye, the way the shield at 12 o’clock becomes a focal point, and the way its playful color variations (navy blue and salmon) make it feel effortless, yet refined.

The TALBOT carries the CHOPTANK’s construction standard at a scale that opens the catalog to collectors who want a dressier, more compact reference. One hundred pieces per color. When the edition is complete, it is retired.

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