While most 26-year-olds are still figuring it out, Ross Chapman is already dominating one of the most elite — and endangered — crafts in the world: traditional watchmaking.

In a fading industry where most professionals are twice his age, Ross has emerged as one of the UK’s top luxury watchmakers, armed with an Omega qualification and a reputation for precision work that even Swiss veterans would admire.

“I’ve always been drawn to the detail, the discipline. It’s not just fixing a watch — it’s keeping history alive,” Ross explains.

From vintage Rolexes to complex Patek Philippe tourbillons, Ross handles high-end pieces with the kind of skill and care that’s rare even among the old guard. But it’s not just his talent turning heads — it’s the fact that he’s doing it all in his prime, at an age where most people wouldn’t even know what a tourbillon is.

His expertise has landed him a spot as a regular commentator for the Daily Express’ U.S. team, where he breaks down the luxury jewellery and timepieces worn by Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, and other A-listers. From iced-out watches to multi-million dollar diamonds, Ross knows what’s legit — and what’s just for show.

Insiders are calling him the future of horology — a rare young talent in a trade that’s slowly disappearing. But if Ross Chapman has anything to do with it, the world of handcrafted timepieces isn’t going anywhere.

“You can’t rush perfection,” he says. And clearly, he’s got perfect timing.