Rapport London: A Legacy in Time
Celebrating 128 years of craftsmanship, Rapport London brings its luxury watch boxes, winders, and a special collaboration with artist Manu Campa and 0260 to Miami.
Some luxury brands are built around trends. Others have spent generations perfecting their craft. Rapport London belongs to the latter, with a history dating back to 1898 and a family tradition that continues more than a century later.
Known for its handcrafted watch boxes, and sophisticated watch winders, the British company has earned a loyal following among collectors who appreciate fine timepieces and the accessories that protect them. Miami collectors have a special opportunity to discover the brand through its collaboration with Spanish artist Manu Campa and 0260, debuting at the Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival in November 2026. But the experience extends well beyond the event, with Rapport's collections available through its website and international luxury retailers.
London Origins
The story began in 1898, when 20-year-old London clockmaker Maurice A. Rapport created his first timepiece. Its success encouraged him to establish M. A. Rapport & Co. Ltd., which went on to produce clocks for homes across Europe, Asia, and America.
For much of the 20th century, the company was particularly recognized for its grandfather clocks and handcrafted wooden carriage clocks. These early creations established a reputation for precision, traditional woodworking, and attention to detail.
As the luxury watch industry evolved, Rapport expanded into accessories for mechanical timepieces. The company pioneered watch winders in the United Kingdom, developing devices that gently rotate automatic watches to maintain their power reserves when they are not being worn.
Today, the business remains family-owned. Derek Rapport, the founder's grandson, serves as chairman, while fourth-generation family members Katie Goldblatt and Oliver Rapport are directors.
Collector Essentials
Rapport's products combine traditional cabinet making with modern engineering. Materials include burr walnut, macassar wood, full-grain leather, nappa leather, and polished lacquer finishes.
Among its best known creations is the Heritage collection, featuring wooden watch boxes designed to store and display valuable timepieces. The colorful Evo single watch winder, finished with lacquer for its high gloss finish, offers a more contemporary interpretation of the company's craftsmanship.
For collectors with larger watch collections, the Paramount range includes cabinet-style winders accommodating nine to twenty watches. These devices can be programmed for rotation direction and turns per day to accommodate the requirements of different automatic watch movements.
The distinction is important for serious collectors. Automatic mechanical watches are powered by the movement of the wearer's wrist, and a properly configured winder can help keep them running between uses. This can be particularly convenient for watches with calendar complications that require resetting when their power reserve runs down.
Rapport's international retail presence includes luxury destinations such as Harrods, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, MR PORTER, and Hodinkee. The company has also collaborated with MR PORTER on an exclusive leather watch case created for the retailer's tenth anniversary.
Miami Collaboration
Rapport's collaboration with Spanish contemporary artist Manu Campa and 0260 (Zero To Sixty), the team behind Miami's Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival, takes its craftsmanship in a new direction.
The result is the Time To Drive Limited Edition Watch Box, a collector's accessory that combines fine watch storage with automotive-inspired artwork.
Based on Rapport's ten watch carbon fiber design, the box features one of Campa's distinctive sports car paintings on its lid. The exterior has a carbon fiber-effect finish, while the interior is lined in houndstooth fabric, a reference to classic motorsport style.
Designed to accommodate up to ten watches, each box is individually numbered. Production is limited to just 23 pieces, priced at $2,300 each, making it an especially exclusive addition to the brand's collection.
The Artist
Born in Madrid in 1983, Manu Campa studied Fine Arts before developing a career as a contemporary artist with a particular interest in classic cars and automotive culture.
His paintings are recognized for their precise technique, vibrant compositions, and careful treatment of light and reflections. Rather than simply reproducing automobiles, Campa approaches them as design objects, highlighting the shapes, surfaces, and details that make certain cars instantly recognizable.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including during Miami Art Week and at galleries in Tokyo and New York, and is represented in private collections around the world.
For Rapport, the collaboration offers an opportunity to connect two collecting communities that often share similar interests: enthusiasts of fine mechanical watches and admirers of exceptional automobiles.
Miami Debut
The limited-edition watch box is scheduled to make its Miami debut at the inaugural Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival, taking place November 6–8, 2026. The piece will be showcased during the event and offered for purchase beginning November 7.
Co-founded by Lex Borrero and Perri Dash, the festival will bring together more than 200 collectible automobiles and over 50 watch brands, alongside exhibitions, live demonstrations, panel discussions, shopping, and dining experiences.
The event begins November 6 with a special track experience at The Concours Club, followed by two days of public programming at Mana Wynwood on November 7 and 8. Participating watch brands include Chopard, Zenith, MB&F, and Greubel Forsey.
For Rapport London, the Miami collaboration represents another chapter in a story that began with a young clockmaker in 1898. And while the Time To Drive Festival offers a special opportunity to discover the brand, collectors can continue exploring Rapport's watch boxes, winders, and other luxury accessories long after the event. Available through its official website and select luxury retailers, the company's creations reflect a philosophy that has endured for four generations: combining craftsmanship, innovation, and an appreciation for fine timepieces.
More Information
Rapport London
Explore luxury watch boxes, automatic watch winders, and other accessories through the brand's official website.
Website: rapportlondon.com
Time To Drive Car & Watch Festival
November 6–8, 2026Mana Wynwood Convention Center318 NW 23rd Street, Miami, FL 33127
November 6 track experience: The Concours Club
Tickets: Starting at $75 for standard single-day full access, with additional premium packages available.
Website: timetodrivefest.com