A Fine British Watch Is More Affordable Than Ever After Brexit

As Swiss watchmakers reel from months of falling exports, a small firm in Henley-on-Thames, England -- better known for its annual Royal Regatta than fine timepieces -- is rowing against the tide. Aided by a plunge in the pound, sales of Bremont watches have surged since the country voted in June to leave the European Union. A love of flying is evident: its top-end model features fabric from the Wright brothers’ airplane that made its first flight in 1903.