TimeFactors.com

The forum should be back up and running now.

Apologies for the delay.

Dave

Apologies but the TZ-UK Forum is currently down.

We are aware of the issue and are trying to get it resolved as quickly as possibly but it may take a few days.

A huge thanks to everyone who placed a bid on our Prototype Smiths Everest Sodalite Dial that was part of the auction.

The Everest went for an incredible £2655! Far beyond our expectations with the funds being used to help a truly deserving cause.

Buying Time is an incredible charity set up by Simon and Sandra Jeffs of Brooklands Watch Company in memory of their son Michael who tragically died at the age of 28 due to cancer.

The charitable, grant making foundation supports exceptional partner charities working with young people facing serious or terminal illness.

Thank you again for the incredible support.

There's only 24 hours left to bid on this prototype one-off Sodalite Dial Smiths Everest via a charity auction held by The Buying Time Foundation.

It is currently sat at £900 and both Buying Time and ourselves are incredibly grateful for the support people have made so far. It would be nice to get the price up over £1000 though :)

As an extra bonus we will send a matching jubilee bracelet to the winning bidder.

Buying Time is an incredible charity set up by Simon and Sandra Jeffs of Brooklands Watch Company in memory of their son
Michael who tragically died at the age of 28 due to cancer.

The charitable, grant making foundation supports exceptional partner charities working with young people facing serious or terminal illness.

Smiths – EVEREST PRS-25 PROTOTYPE Kindly donated by Dave Platts of Time Factors in memory of his uncle – Eddie Platts. This Smiths Everest PRS-25 is one of the Sheffield-based company’s most popular models. A rare prototype, featuring a striking sodalite dial, this is one of only two examples ever produced. Time Factors founder ...

You can now bid on this prototype one-off Sodalite Dial Smiths Everest via a charity auction held by

Buying Time is an incredible charity set up by Simon and Sandra Jeffs of Brooklands Watch Company in memory of their son Michael who tragically died at the age of 28 due to cancer.

The charitable, grant making foundation supports exceptional partner charities working with young people facing serious or terminal illness.

Auction link: https://buyingtimefoundation.com/products/smiths-everest-prs-25-prototype

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Eddie.

After facing several health challenges in recent times, Eddie passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning.

Eddie was a kind and deeply respected Uncle, Brother, friend and a pioneer in the watch world.

He was one of the first people to launch what later was to be known as microbrand watches plus he inspired and helped many others within the community.

He touched many lives through his generosity, wisdom, and dedication, and he will be greatly missed.

We would also like to reassure customers and friends of Time Factors that plans are in place for the company’s future. However, the business will be closed for the time being as we take time to mourn Eddie’s passing and attend to matters that now need to be sorted.

RIP Eddie 1949-2026

Dave x

Hello everyone,

Apologies for the lack of updates over the past few weeks.

As we shared recently, the store closed temporarily while Eddie underwent an intensive course of radiotherapy cancer treatment.

Eddie has now completed his treatment, but as many of you may know, the side effects of radiotherapy can continue and, in some cases, become more challenging after treatment ends.

With this in mind, the store will remain closed for the rest of May. We hope to provide an update soon regarding reopening as Eddie’s recovery progresses.

We’d also like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support, kindness, and advice — it has truly meant a great deal to us.

Thank you again for your continued support and understanding.

Take care.

Dave

It’s fair to say this has been a challenging start to the year. We appreciate your patience over recent weeks and apologise for the limited updates, but we’re now in a clearer position to share more as we move into Spring.

In mid-January, Eddie was admitted to hospital for exploratory surgery following the discovery of a growth in his neck. This was found to be cancerous, and the procedure identified the primary source as a small area at the base of his tongue.

Unfortunately, complications following surgery led to a further three-week hospital stay in February, followed by an extended recovery period at home. As a result, we have been unable to open the store.

At present, Eddie is in reasonable health. However, from April 20th he will begin an intensive course of radiotherapy at Weston Park, Sheffield’s specialist Cancer Hospital, taking place five days a week for three weeks. Due to the demands of this treatment, the store will remain closed during this time, and with a recovery period of approximately 4–5 weeks, we then expect to reopen fully towards the start of June.

Before Eddie starts his radiotherapy we will be holding a general opening on Sunday 12th April from 1400HRS UK but there will be no Everest models available at this opening.

We hope you understand that, as a small family-run business, it’s not possible to operate the store while Eddie focuses on his treatment and I (Dave) support his care and schedule.

We remain available for customer service and correspondence, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re hopeful the store will reopen in early summer, and we have an exciting range of watches planned for later in the year, including new releases across several collections.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out with messages of support—it truly means a great deal. Please keep an eye on our social channels for further updates.

Take care,�
Dave & Eddie

We are aware that the forum is currently down due to an issue with Cloudflare and the server hosts. Sorry but it won't be until the morning when the matter is resolved.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

As many of you know, we’ve had to postpone our last couple of openings as Eddie needed to undergo an unexpected medical procedure at short notice.

I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been in touch to wish him well during his recovery — your messages have meant a great deal.

Apologies for the recent radio silence regarding the next store opening. Eddie is now home and recovering, but it’s a gradual process.

We’re hopeful that we’ll be in a position to open the store within the next few weeks. I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated through the newsletter and across our social channels.

Thank you again for your continued support and patience.

Take care,
Dave