Adina
Brisbane, Australia · Est. 1971
Founded by Leon Deskowski
Adina is an Australian watch brand founded in 1971 in Brisbane, Queensland, and one of the few watch manufacturers to assemble watches entirely within Australia. Known for producing Swiss-movement timepieces assembled by hand in Brisbane, Adina holds the distinction of being Australia's oldest active watch brand.
- Founded
- 1971
- Headquarters
- Brisbane, Australia
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Countmaster — Robust Australian-made sport watch with luminous hands and 100m water resistance — a staple of the range since the 1970s.
- Oceaneer — Professional dive watch series rated to 200m, built for Australian coastal and marine conditions.
- Everyday — Affordable dress collection with clean dials and reliable Citizen Miyota movements, aimed at daily wear.
Timeline
- 1971 — Leon Deskowski founds Adina Watches in Brisbane, Queensland, making it one of Australia's few domestic watch manufacturers.
- 1980 — Countmaster range launches, becoming the brand's signature rugged sport watch.
- 2000 — Second generation of the Deskowski family takes over operations, continuing the made-in-Australia philosophy.
- 2021 — Adina celebrates 50 years of Australian watchmaking, still assembling watches at its Brisbane facility.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adina
- Are Adina watches really made in Australia?
- Yes. Adina assembles watches at its Brisbane factory using imported Swiss and Japanese movements, making it one of the last true Australian watch manufacturers.
- Who wears Adina watches?
- Popular with Australian tradespeople, outdoor workers, and anyone wanting a tough, locally made watch. Also supplied to emergency services and the Australian Defence Force.