Hardy Marquis watch, made by Nite, based on the Nite SX10. The Marquis has a big simple black dial, a stainless steel case containing a Swiss movement, powered by a long lasting lithium battery. The case and flat, hardened mineral crystal is waterproof to 30m, and naturally the leather strap is also waterproof. Nite fit Gaseous Tritium Light Sources which make the hands and hour points visible in total darkness.

This is an elegant, practical watch. Hardy Marquis watches are available in limited numbers, 500 to be exact. The Nite website (www.nitewatches.co.uk) gives details of the watch and serial numbers, both those already reserved and the available numbers. Turn the watch over and you’ll find the edition number on the back plate, this is #28/500, kidnapped from David Bell according to the list on the website.

Price: £200
Sample provided by Glasgow Angling Centre (and D. Bell)