British entrepreneur Jonny Garrett found horological inspiration in the exploits of his firefighter grandfather William Wood – and the watches bearing his name are not short on symbolism. The Triumph chronograph, above, features a crown forged from part of a 1920s fireman’s helmet, brass push pieces, a strap made from a piece of recycled firehose and a dial based on a fire tender’s cockpit instruments. You even get an ‘in case of fire’ sapphire case back, and each watch is supplied with a pair of helmet cufflinks – the set being contained in a box designed to look like a fire alarm. William Wood Triumph, £2525. williamwoodwatches.com