I progressed to Brand Manager at Geckota. During this time, I worked on notable projects such as the Geckota Ocean-Scout and the WatchGecko x Christopher Ward collaboration, experiences that deepened my understanding of what goes into a successful watch.

I stepped into the freelance world, offering 3D rendering and design services to watch brands around the globe. This included working with Nomadic Watches on the Fior 555, among other projects. It was an exciting period of growth, letting me see how different brands operated and how to blend design creativity with brand identity.

With years of industry experience behind me, I started focusing on creating a brand of my own. I knew I wanted it to have a unique identity and to be affordable, while still offering the kind of design details and build quality I had always admired. Inspired by my love of birds of prey, Maystone was born.

After months of design, prototyping, and refining, I launched the first Maystone watch: the Prosperity GMT. This watch was brought to life on Kickstarter, it raised £33,689 by 112 incredible backers.

Maystone now ships worldwide, with a growing community of collectors and enthusiasts. New colorways and future models are in the works, each continuing the theme of bird-of-prey inspiration and accessible horology.