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Aug 4, 2025

“About Time” in the Spotlight

With the release of About Time just around the corner, Rebecca Struthers and co-author Alom Shaha have been making headlines across the watchmaking world and beyond. Their beautifully illustrated children’s book introduces young readers to the wonders of horology.

Here’s a look at some of the recent coverage:

Podcast: Talking About Watches With MrWatchMaster
Rebecca recently joined Andrew Canter on the MrWatchMaster podcast to talk all things timekeeping, from her favourite watches to the creative process behind About Time, and what lies ahead. Listen here.

City AM Feature
Last week, About Time was featured in City AM, bringing horology to a broader audience and highlighting the importance of inspiring the next generation of watchmakers.

WatchPro Guest Column
Rebecca penned a thought-provoking guest column for WatchPro, explaining why a children’s book about timekeeping is long overdue. Read the full article here.

HS Walsh & Sons Interview
In a candid interview with HS Walsh & Sons, Rebecca discussed the inspiration behind About Time, her approach to craftsmanship, and the future of the trade. Read the interview here.

Journal of the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute
Rebecca and Alom were featured in the July edition of the Journal of the American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute. (Click through the snippets below.)

Horological Journey Article
In her article for Horological Journey, Rebecca delves into why she believes horology should be made more accessible to children and how About Time aims to do just that. (Click through the snippets below.)

Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the official release of About Time at the end of August!

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If you’re outside the UK or prefer an unsigned copy, you can pre-order from your local online retailer.