David describes his inspiration for the watch:

"The inspiration came from the idea of perceiving time not just as numbers, but as an experience, something vibrant, emotional, and sometimes surreal.

I wanted to bring a sense of curiosity and playfulness into something as mechanical and routine as a watch.

The central eye motif reflects how we constantly "watch" time, while the vibrant colours and abstract forms draw from pop art and retro-futurism, challenging the viewer to rethink how they relate to the passing of moments."

David Oku

David Oku is a London-based illustrator and animator with Nigerian-Italian roots, born in Germany and shaped by a lifelong journey through cultures and continents.

His work is a celebration of identity, connection, and joy, fuelled by vibrant colours, bold compositions, and a love for storytelling. David blends influences from his heritage and travels across Europe and Africa to create illustrations that are dynamic, expressive, and full of movement.

Studying at the London College of Communication helped refine his voice and deepen his passion for visual expression. It was also where he found a creative community, built lasting friendships, and grew a real hunger to become the artist he is today. David’s work often explores themes of unity, empowerment, and optimism, inviting people into worlds where culture, imagination, and emotion meet.

David loves collaborating with other artists and bringing energy into projects that span everything from fashion and music to social impact. Working with global clients like Nike, PepsiCo, Mercedes-Benz, Adobe, WWF, The New York Times, Western Digital, DDB and Sphere Vegas across campaigns, live events and immersive experiences. Whether sketching by hand or animating a full digital piece, everything he create aims to connect, uplift and celebrate the colourful complexity of who we are.

You can see more of Davids work here, or check out his Instagram here.

Order processing

Limited edition watches are now made to order, which means you can expect your limited edition watch to be dispatched within around two weeks, if there are any changes to this timeframe, you will receive an email update.

When your order is dispatched, your tracking details will be updated.

If you are in a hurry for your order, please email us. We'll try our best to prioritise your order.

Shipping guide for watches

UK: FREE DPD shipping, 1-2 working days / FREE Royal Mail Tracked 24, 1-2 working days
United States & Canada: FREE DHL shipping, 1-3 working days
The EU: FREE DHL shipping, 2-4 working days. To order to The EU, please visit our Euro website here (duties and taxes are included in the price of your watch).

Click here to see the full shipping guide for watches

Shipping guide for t-shirts

Our t-shirts are printed by us and shipped from our workshop in London. This means if you place an order for both a watch and t-shirt(s), they will be shipped together via an express service. Delivery times for these can be found here.

If you order a t-shirt without a watch, it will be shipped via a Royal Mail tracked service which usually takes a little longer, or you have the option to pay an additional fee for an express service. You can see an estimated timescale when you input your address at the checkout.

Shipping guide for watch straps

If purchased separately from your watch, watch straps will be shipped with Royal Mail 1st Class / International tracked shipping, or you have the option to pay a additional fee for an express service.

This takes 2-14 working days depending on location. You can see a more accurate timescale when you input your address at the checkout.

These delivery times are a guide based on the carriers terms of service, products may, in some unusual cases take longer to arrive. If this happens, please get in touch.

Return your watch for an exchange

We are happy to exchange unworn watches.

Fastening the watch will cause damage to the leather. If this is the case, we charge for the watch strap (or we can put the worn strap on the exchanged watch for free).

Please email us directly if you think your watch is faulty.

Return your watch for a refund

To return for a full refund, you have 30 days if purchased online. After this time we can offer an exchange if your watch hasn’t been worn.

If you purchased your watch in-store, we can offer an exchange or store credit only. This is because you’ve seen the watch in person and had the opportunity to try it on. Please let us know if you’re purchasing as a gift.

T-shirt returns and Exchanges

We recommend checking the measurements of our t-shirts on our size guide before placing your order, you can also check them here

However, if your t-shirt is faulty, we can offer an exchange or a refund. In this circumstance, please email us within 30 days of placing your order, with a photograph of the problem, as well as your order number.

To return other products (such as straps) please email us: info@mrjoneswatches.com to arrange this.

UK returns

1) Generate your free returns label here.

2) Print it off and stick it to your original packaging.

3) Take it to your local post office. Find your closest here.

(If you no longer have your original packaging, please ensure your watch is securely wrapped in bubble wrap / something similar to protect it in transit).

NB please include a short note describing the issue with the watch and your contact details.

EU and International returns

Please send the watch to this address:

Mr Jones Watches (repairs)
61 Dartmouth Road
London SE23 3HN
United Kingdom

Ensure the watch is securely wrapped in bubble wrap to protect it in transit.

Please include a note stating:

- the reason for the return
- a detailed description of the problem with your watch (if sending for repair)
- your email address and your order number
- remember to include your return delivery address, (so we know where to send the repaired watch)

We recommend you use a tracked service. 

As the UK is no longer in the EU, you will have to fill in a Customs Declaration form.

Please write in the description field "wristwatch, return for factory repair / refund , no commercial value" and list the item value as £10.

This is essential otherwise an import duty will be levied which you will be liable for (there is no way for us to reclaim this charge).

Please note: we do not cover shipping costs for unwanted items, returned from outside of the UK. If you are returning a watch that is faulty we may be able to reimburse shipping costs if your watch is within warranty, please contact us ahead of sending in this instance.