t the heart of The Alliance 02 beats Christopher Ward’s hand-wound calibre CW-001 (formerly SH21) - a chronometer-grade, in-house movement boasting a 120-hour power reserve. It sits within a 44mm case inspired by Christopher Ward’s signature Light-catcher™ design, beneath a multi-layered, sandwich dial inspired by that of Studio Underd0g’s 02SERIES.

The brass base dial carries seven meticulously applied layers of custom-made Super-LumiNova pigment, while above it, a 1.4mm sapphire disc with a printed minute track and Roman numerals adds remarkable dimensionality. In daylight, the upper markings appear to float above the base, casting shifting shadows. In darkness, the dial is illuminated from beneath.

“I bought my first Christopher Ward watch back in 2020 (a nearly-new C1 Moonglow), before Studio Underd0g even existed,” said Richard Benc, Studio Underd0g’s Founder. “So to now be working alongside the brand that helped ignite my passion for British watchmaking feels quite special.”

CEO and co-founder of Christopher Ward, Mike France, added: “When Richard pitched the idea of a pocket watch, we knew immediately it wasn’t the ‘sensible’ choice… so we said yes. True innovation rarely comes from playing it safe. From the very start, this project was about pushing boundaries, celebrating creativity, and showing what can happen when two British brands throw out the rulebook and just build something extraordinary together.”

Throughout the collaborative design and development process, technical files were shared openly, design discussions were iterative, and marketing strategies were developed jointly. Even certain manufacturing tasks were divided between the two brands. Studio Underd0g, now one of the UK’s largest independent assemblers, oversaw the final assembly in partnership with Horologium in Maidenhead, UK – coincidentally just five minutes from Christopher Ward’s headquarters.

The Alliance 02 will be available exclusively to members of the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers. Members must pre-register on the organisation’s website to qualify for purchase at britishwatchmakers.com.

“The Alliance 02 perfectly captures the innovation and momentum at the heart of British watchmaking today,” said Alistair Audsley, co-founder and CEO of the Alliance of British Watch & Clock Makers. “When Christopher Ward and Studio Underd0g push technical and creative boundaries together, the entire sector benefits. This absolutely stunning pocket watch is proof positive, and the funds raised by the Alliance 02 - and generously donated to our trade body will directly support our work in promoting and strengthening the British watch and clockmaking sector at home and abroad.”

The Alliance 02 is priced at £2,995 / $4,150 / €3,895, and each individually numbered piece comes with a bamboo display stand and a braided leather strap.