Stirling Timepieces Reviews 1,101

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the products, highlighting their durability and robust construction. Many people appreciate the fast delivery service, often noting that their orders arrived sooner than expected. The overall service, from order placement to customer support, is frequently described as excellent, with consumers expressing satisfaction with the entire purchasing process. However, some customers also noted issues with product functionality, such as watches not keeping accurate time, second hands becoming loose, or bezels being misaligned. A few other people also felt that the luminosity of the dials did not last as long as advertised, and there were occasional reports of items like compasses breaking or watch pins failing.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly, an absolute quality bit of kit. I bought the Durrant GMT in steel back in the summer and, whilst it’s a big watch for big arms, which I don’t particularly have, it looks great and can take... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using my Durrant Black for smart wear for church, at work, hunting, off roading, metal working, working on my land rover, working on my mates farm and the durability is incredible. Iv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling timepieces do set the standard for quality and assurance. I ordered the steel Durant and was not disappointed with the quality and passion put into the instrument. The speed my order came was... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A mate and fellow soldier bought me my watch and I have since purchased some accessories. Black Durant is a beautiful timepiece, and I'm honoured to be helping fellow veterans even if they are Poms lo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First off, I love my Jarvis Black timepiece. I just ordered the matching Jarvis’s DLC bracelet as well. I want to thank Holly for clarifying the delivery timeframe since there is a several day delay a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have the Durrant Black. It is my daily and since purchase it has rarely been off my wrist. I have an eclectic mix of cheapo watches (I like playing the one second game on my £4.99 Casio) up to mid... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

when I saw them on Instagram I thought it would be another gimmicky micro brand and im glad I was wrong, these watches are made by guys who really care about watches, I always get compliments on my st... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my Durrant Black GMT. The look is exactly what I was looking for. I was specifically looking for a “commando” field style watch, and this nails it. I’ve received tons of compliments and questio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling have been nothing short of stellar. Not only are the timepieces impeccable, from looks to build quality, they also have one of the best customer services I have ever dealt with. Speedy and un... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Within less than 30 minutes of placing the order, it had been confirmed, processed and was on route to be shipped. It arrived early afternoon the next day. I ordered a burton watch... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saw some ads on these watches on Facebook was skeptical at first as I havent really heard about them much. Took the shot on the stirling burton blackout and im very glad I did. Its a extremely well bu... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered the polar dial Upham as I really like the look of it. The shipping was very fast, the packaging was well done. As a watch collector I knew the price was a little high for the movement that w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just what I wanted: A solid tactical GMT dive watch with no frills. I know I will beat the hell out of this watch, but I will not cringe every time I scratch it or get it dirty like you do with the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly, the shipping was fast (I live in Alaska and got it one day ahead of schedule), the watch is nice and I can’t complain about anything from Stirling themselves. My only gripe is the black nyl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The watches are what made my experience great! The production folks and staff are what make it beyond great! My Green Beret Foundation Durant is a growing favorite in my collection and it runs like... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I messaged about making a unit watch and straight away all the questions I have were answered. Back and forward with the team I managed to create exactly what we wanted, Turned up quicker than expec... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Watch was received unable to keep appropriate time. Within a month the second hand became unscrewed within the watch face. Mailed it all the way back to England for repair. Now the movement does not... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

... Exceeded my expectations 10 fold. Wow, the quality is unreal and I am extremely pleased! Well done for creating such a tactical and stealth masterpiece. I have been trying to build a Seiko mod equ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the Stirling Fraser watch in black metal with a black rubber strap on 11th November 2025. The whole order process was easy with quick delivery in only a few days. The branded packaging and pl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Timepiece arrived very quickly , really nicely packaged. Has the the feel of a quality product. I did have some issues regarding the lume not lasting very long but my query regarding this was answered... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling Timepieces is the next best up and coming watchmaker. I am apart of a small LEO unit and have gifted each one of my team members the Durrant watch. We use it on our day to day operations. It... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling was great from start to finish. Amazingly fast shipping to the U.S. and an outstandingly beautiful product. I will definitely be looking into purchasing from Stirling again in the future, so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. I had mistakenly put the wrong delivery address for my time piece after I ordered and the team was able to get it fixed with in 30 mins of my request. This is a great time piec... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I searched for the right analog watch that was functional, dependable and durable because I was tired of the need to charge my Apple Watch and knowing it was always collecting data of some kind. I fin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to return my Burton for repair,as the second hand was not precise, it showed in-between the seconds markers.Also,having to buy a UV torch to be able to charge the luminous dial,for an hours use is... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their warranty is a joke. And they use proprietary parts so even for minor repairs you're forced to use them and pay their prices and send it to them which with shipping will probably take month. App... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the exceptionally fast delivery, presentation, and overall quality of the timepiece, I have been genuinely impressed. The experience felt personal, the communication was solid and the watch itsel... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer advice and support. Super fast delivery. Very safely packaged. This is an absolutely superb quality timepiece. Not only does it look fantastic on the wrist, it is extremely dura... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased the Fraser Dive watch and couldn't be happier with the watch. It's robust, accurate and ticks all the boxes as a tactical tool. I highly recommend this watch to military personnel and firs... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered this bespoke watch from sterling in September. It arrived in January and I am delighted. It is clearly high quality, simple and classy in its design. It was packaged extremely well and arriv... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The entire process was seamless. From concept to delivery, everything was First-Class. Fantastic Customer Service is not an after thought with Sterling. I’m already working on a new project with Sterl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fully updated throughout process whilst waiting for custom design. Super fast delivery once sent out. Great packaging. Watch arrived with 3 straps, however for the cost of the watch i would have l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Your watches are extremely good value for money. 1. The form of movement is automatic which is what I was after 2. Fit, it fits what I use it for. I use GMT for calibrating my radios and the othe... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Your Website said of the Durrant "The 42mm DLC coated case encapsulates a dial filled with illuminated markers to make operating at night effortless" The watch barely stays illuminated after 2 hours.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was easy. Website was clear about the product and the mission of the company. Communication was good. Product arrived on the day it was anticipated. My son was able to open in for Christmas m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Custom watch was delivered within the timeframe given. The quality and craftsmanship of the watch itself is far above what you would expect for a watch at this price point and the presentation was top... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently purchased a watch from Stirling Timepieces and was genuinely impressed with both the product quality and the customer service. The craftsmanship is excellent — the watch feels durable,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The watch strap is awkward… and it hangs over the watch face unless I curl it back after I size it onto my wrist. It either needs to be shorter or longer, but preferably shorter. Edit: Thanks for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This watch gives me the Fizz. By “Fizz,” I mean that rare, enthusiast level reaction. The piece you keep checking on the wrist, turning in the light, and absent-mindedly fidgeting with beca... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a watch and compass for partners birthday on 02/08/25. He was delighted with it and came promptly and in great boxes. However after just a couple of weeks he noticed the compass on the floor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is so wonderful to buy from a company that truly provides excellent customer service. We ordered the wrong watch which was replaced with no hassle or delay. GREAT SERVICE

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great watch in this price point. Great customer service. We were sent images of what the finished product would be and the results exceeded the teams expectations by a mile.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing timepiece. Well built. Classic. Customer service has been amazing regarding any questions I had. Looking forward to getting the Upham in all black soon.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bought a Brunt 3 years ago, firstly the one I got seemed to have a defective crown which came out, I wrote them about it and got a replacement in under two weeks, they are very attentive with their... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good watch, designed for intensive use, by a brand with a great mindset. If you want a reliable watch suitable for almost everything, this is the right place.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast shipping and a quality time piece. I was really surprised how fast my order arrived. The watch feels solid and well made, but is still light enough to not get in the way. I will definitely buy an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For years now, I have worn a Garmin watch. In service out of service. The Fenix Pro Solar Sapphire worn outside of work and the Instinct at work. They are great but I grew tired of the let’s count my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered the Durrant for my son week before Chistmas, it arrived Chistmas Eve, ordered the steel bracelet the next week, and still awaiting the arrival. He loves it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Black Durant with extras bring my cost to around $800. After a week of wear while at work as a police officer. The watch completely stopped working, no movement on the hands and a loud rat... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service - I asked for a slight change to the engraving on my watch and the team, especially Holly, were both very helpful and responsive. Very happy with the watch as well!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Looks fantastic… Sadly the watch wouldn’t stay on my wrist on the first outing on a normal light day. I purchased for heavy use as I feel it was advertised but this will sit in a drawer and probably I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My recent purchase of the brute was excellent. Watch feels solid came crazy fast and even the packaging was excellent. I love this watch and would highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling Timepieces are great and my purchase couldn't have gone better. As a US combat veteran, I appreciate the story and what the company stands for. Shipping was lightning fast from the UK, and th... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

You would expect a military based/focused watch making company would be able to get some simple basics right, such as have the inner bezel and bezel align right with the indices;but no they could... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very difficult customer service. You get different answers each time, depending who you speak to. Overpaid for a low standard watch. I should have trusted my gut and avoided them in the first place.

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About Stirling Timepieces

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  • British Handcrafted Timepieces

  • Owned & Operated by a Serving Soldier

  • Supporting Military Charities With Each Sale

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    4.8

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    TrustScore 5 out of 5

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very impressed with everything!

    The ordering process was simple. I received my order in Southern California way faster than I anticipated. The quality of design and even the packaging exceeded my expectations.

    20 March 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very happy

    very happy, a lot better in the metel than it is in the picture. and delivery is fantastic, ordered on the friday delivered on the satarday. superb.

    20 March 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Customer for Life

    I bought my Durrant back in December 2025 and can honestly say it’s my favourite watch. The watch is tough and when I’ve accidentally caught the face it’s left no scratches. The straps are strong and I’ve since bought a new strap to change them out just for how it looks.

    I’ve made multiple purchases including a strap and spring bars (just in case) and everything is top quality.

    I work in a demanding job that can be physical at times and the watch always holds up. The design and packaging of the products is perfect. Living in the UK meant quick delivery.

    I believe in what Stirling stand for and I have encouraged a few veteran mates who were impressed with the watch to look at Stirling.

    I will be a customer for life and am already looking at what watch I will be buying next.

    3 April 2026
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great watch

    Amazing watch, only a few weeks in but so far no complaints. Looks great and comfortable to wear with either strap. Would recommend.

    18 March 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Brilliant company

    Brilliant company, brilliant watches, brilliant ethos.
    I ordered an automatic watch, partly for the look and partly for their charitable work. Had a slight issue with the watch running out of time and they were happy to adjust. Since then the watch has run perfectly. Excellent service

    25 November 2025
    Unprompted review
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exceptional attention to detail and a top-tier unboxing experience!

    The entire purchasing process with Stirling Timepieces was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Shipping was incredibly fast, and being able to track the order seamlessly via the Shop app and Apple Wallet is a great, modern standard.

    However, the real standout is the unboxing experience. The watch comes packaged in an awesome, rugged crate that immediately sets the tone. Every detail inside feels premium and meticulously thought out, especially the heavy, metal warranty card, which is a fantastic touch. My order included an extra strap, and thanks to a great promotion, I was easily able to add a third one.

    I also deeply appreciate the note on the box stating that every order supports veterans. It shows the brand’s true character. Beautiful packaging, amazing gear, and a flawless customer experience. Highly recommended!

    26 February 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely stunning watches well worth the money

    Absolutely stunning watches ,I have the Upham. It's beautiful for the price of it you can't go wrong. Id put it in the same league as Hamilton and Oris. Only with Stirling you are getting it alot cheaper. Auto movement is great and the detail on the face and bezel is amazing. I bought the Arctic face version and I love it. The weight of the watch is great too , doesn't feel cheap at all. The fact that its a GMT has a date and is auto is a no brainer. The packaging and case it comes in is also a selling point. I had an issue with the bracelet and Stirling replaced it with in a few days. So Thanks alot for that.

    26 March 2026
    Unprompted review
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You will not retreat this!

    This brand was so great! I got my husband the upham white face, he absolutely loves it. It really does look at as good as the socials and with being military the cause is all the more reason.
    If anyone of you guys are weary or cautious, please don’t be. These watches are good quality, the shipping is fast (and very durable), they have the same specs as any Seiko or Hamilton.

    24 February 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Durrant GMT

    I bought the Durrant GMT as a gift for my husbands birthday. He was so excited he could not believe it. He has been looking at Stirling watches for so long. It is a beautiful piece of work. It seems like it will be able to take the beating work will put it through (lots of field time!)

    25 February 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally bought my first Stirling…

    Finally bought my first Stirling timepiece and cannot believe the quality of the Durrant GMT! I’m an avid watch collector and purchased this watch due to its unique connection to the British military and the combat stress charity. Thank you to all the brave men and woman serving our country past and present.

    17 March 2026
    Unprompted review
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Far exceeded expectations

    This is by far my favorite watch, I’ve wanted one for a couple of years and finally decided to go ahead and buy it. Man, i have nothing but good things to say about not only the watch, but the packaging and presentation, as well as the ordering experience. I order the watch late in the evening on February 25th and received it on March 2nd. In reality thats 3 full business days(i dont count the 25th because i order it extremely late in the evening) and 2 weekend days, So the shipping was extremely fast. Upon opening the package the inside of the box is black and has stirlings logo and a qr code to joy an owners group, then you open a felt pull string bag and pull out a hard case which houses the watch, a nato strap, and metal authentication card both have cutouts in the foam which is also very high quality. The watch is gorgeous, its an absolutely stunning watch and everyone who has looked at it expresses just how much they like it and how beautiful it is. Its easy to read, the lume when properly charged up with light or hours of sunlight is bright but even with a minimal amount of light exposure throughout the day it is still able to be read in complete darkness. The movement is smooth and precise, the sapphire crystal is very clear and just looks very high quality, the dlc coating is beautifully done and the metallic border around the lume just adds to the already stunning look of the eatch. This watch has far exceeded my expectations and actually looks even better in person than all of the pictures i’ve seen. Overall im blown away, id gladly recommend stirling timepieces to anyone who wants a unique, stunning, hard use time piece that sets itself above watches in the same price range due to the level of craftsmanship in the construction of the watch and the extras included(box, bag, bands, and packaging). I genuinely appreciate and respect the level craftsmanship this watch exhibits i don't often find products that exceed my expectations these days. So I'm pleasantly surprised and genuinely happy with my purchase. I will definitely be purchasing another watch from them in the future. God bless and remember Jesus is the way the truth and the life and the only way to the Father(john 14:6), He died for you (Romans5:8), He rose again having justified those who would believe on Him and conquered death, hell, and the grave for us(1Corinthians 15:3-4, romans 5:6-11, romans 6:6-14, romans 10:9-10) (He loves you(john15:10, Gal2:20, rom8:38-39) and you can be saved by faith in Him because of what He has done for you (Romans 10:9-13 , acts 4:10-12)

    26 February 2026
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So many things made my experience a…

    So many things made my experience a great one with this company. The customer service was quick and very helpful with all my questions. The time piece itself is nothing short of fantastic. It has a elegant yet masculine look. It has a nice balanced weight to it. It doesn't feel so light that its going to fall off, while also not so heavy where it feels like it's weighing your wrist ddown. I can not recommend this company and watch enough. Thank sterling for a great time piece.

    26 February 2026

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