Barger Watch is excited to offer First Responders a special offer on our bespoke watch series. This product is custom dial using one of our standard dial layouts and offers a significant discount to recognize and honor the service provided to the community by First Responders.
Each watch under this program can be personalized with details such as badge number, rank, and other insignias or information that celebrates one’s career in public service.
This offering is for a complete watch set that includes a customized dial, standard watch hands, standard watch case, and standard strap selected from our curated options.
Because each watch is handcrafted, small variations in finish, color, and detail are normal and are part of what makes every watch truly a one-of-a-kind, heirloom-quality timepiece.
Movement Options
We offer multiple movement options, including Swiss- and Japanese-made automatic movements and a Swiss-made quartz movement, that can include a date function, hour, minute, and seconds hands.
The automatic versions appeal to those who appreciate traditional mechanical watches, while the quartz version offers exceptional accuracy and low maintenance while still featuring the same handcrafted dial and build quality.
Swiss Made Quartz — Standard
Japanese Automatic – Seiko — +$175
Swiss Made Automatic — +$250
Swiss Made Automatic Top Grade — +$450
Dial Materials
The dial can be made of brass or nickel at the standard price.
Sterling silver is available for an additional $60.
Custom Case Back Inscription
A custom inscription on the case back or insert (if display back) is available for an additional $50.
Water Resistance
Watches with a screw-down crown can be pressure tested to 100m and are suitable for swimming and limited diving applications.
Watches without a screw-down crown are pressure tested to 30m and are intended for incidental contact with water, such as rain or light splashing. They are not recommended for swimming or intentional submersion.
An additional option for $200 provides additional pressure testing, seal upgrades, and water resistance of up to 200m for select cases that feature solid case backs and screw-down crowns.
Production, Lead Time, and Availability
Our bespoke watches are one-of-a-kind creations, with production beginning after the order has been placed and the price of the watch has been fully funded.
I only able to accept one commission for a custom first responder watch each month. Typically I am scheduled several months out of production. For duplicate watch designs with minor variations I may be able to accept multiple watches (e.g. unit watches with just a badge number or name engraving change). Please inquire for more information.
Production typically requires approximately 6 to 8 weeks after final design approval.
Some projects may require additional production steps or specialized materials that may take longer. I will discuss any significant additional requirements or expected delays with you before proceeding.
Design & Artwork
We are able to refine your concepts and complete the design and artwork necessary to engrave a watch dial, customize a case back, or otherwise execute the requested customization. This service is not intended to cover extensive or highly intricate design work beyond the time reasonably included with the bespoke watch service; the overall idea of what you want to create should be established before production and artwork development begins.
Because each bespoke watch is individually designed and produced, bespoke and custom orders are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded once an order has been placed.
What’s Included
Barger Watch
Presentation box
Warranty card
Each Barger watch is built individually and assembled by hand in our Georgetown, Texas workshop using custom-made components manufactured in Texas along with other high-quality imported components.