Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and you’re probably still searching for that ideal gift (that isn’t a bear + chocolates from CVS).
What better gift is there than a locally designed watch that subtly says ‘be on time for date night’?
⌚ Famiglia Vaglio - Inspired by vintage watches, designed in GVL and made in Switzerland, Vaglio offers two different (but always sophisticated) watches: (Owner Bob Barreto first got his start working in business development + financial roles in Fortune 500 companies, and is now serving as president + CEO of GBS Building Supply. Barreto was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and building watches became a daunting task, so Barreto decided to start his own watch company. Thus, Famiglia Vaglio was born.
- The Eternal - Limited Edition of 500 ($585)
- The Pilota - For the sportsman ($195)
A portion of profits is to American Cancer Society + The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
⌚ Jack Foster - Made in the same building as our GVLtoday offices, Jack Foster offers premium leather straps for your watches that have seen their better days (not to mention those awful straps that pull the tiny hairs on your arms 🙄). PS: to complete the package, Jack Foster also offers belts + wallets, and makes bands for H. Goose.
- Handmade leather in Greenville, SC
- $60 - $106
- Also make Apple Watch bands
⌚ Hook + Gaff - Designed + created by 2 Upstate natives, Hook + Gaff offers a wide variety of watch options for the sporty guy in your life. Their watches are durable + sporty enough to spend your mornings offshore-fishing yet classy enough to make a statement at your Saturday night cigar + bourbon bar. Cheers to that.
- Fishing + luxury watches from $550 - $1,995
- Straps from $25 - $225
⌚ H. Goose - Named after the owner’s dog, H. Goose is designed to be all things South Carolina, providing a watch that completely embodies your Southern lifestyle. H. Goose watches are made from high quality, military-grade materials and were created to fit seamlessly into your wardrobe.
- Watches: $250 - 285
- Straps: $20 - $100
