About Telling Stories Through Time
Telling Stories Through Time creates timepieces with provenance.
We design and produce bespoke watches inspired by the history, journey and identity of an organisation or brand.
Each watch can be accompanied by a customised narrative booklet, created to tell the story behind the piece.
The result is more than a watch.
It is a way to mark time, recognise meaning and create something people can wear, keep and remember.
The Idea Behind Telling Stories Through Time
The idea behind Telling Stories Through Time came from a simple belief.
A watch can be more than an accessory.
For the right brand, it can become a product with identity. A way to express style, story and purpose through something people can wear, keep and return to every day.
That is why we help brands & organisations create watches that feel considered, personal and ownable.
Some are created as own-brand watch lines. Others are made to mark milestones, recognise people or commemorate important moments in an organisation's history.
In every case, the aim is the same: to create a timepiece with meaning, provenance and a story worth carrying forward.
Our Founders
Telling Stories Through Time was founded by Lisa Harrold and Rob Hansford.
Lisa’s background is in solution building for IoT, where understanding requirements and shaping custom outcomes is central to the work. That approach carries through to Telling Stories Through Time, where each watch project begins with the client’s goals, brand and story.
Rob brings experience in motorsport media and publishing, along with direct involvement in watch design, having designed the inaugural Minoia watch collection. His background adds a strong understanding of storytelling, presentation and the detail needed to create a watch with identity.
Together, Lisa and Rob created Telling Stories Through Time to help organisations and brands turn meaningful moments into timepieces with provenance.
Time Tells Your Story
At the heart of everything we do is the idea that time is more than something we measure.
Time records - Time remembers - Time tells your story.
Through each watch and booklet, we help organisations and brands turn their history, values and milestones into something tangible.
Something that can be gifted - Something that can be worn - Something that can be carried forward.
Start With Your Story
Whether you are planning a corporate gift, marking a milestone, or creating your own watch line, we’d be pleased to talk through your idea.
You don't need to have every detail ready. We can help you explore the right watch style, booklet direction, quantities and next steps.