Behrens
Shenzhen, China · Est. 2012
Founded by Lin Bingqiang
Behrens is an independent watchmaker driven by mechanical enthusiasm and boundless creativity, crafting distinctive timepieces that celebrate the art of fine machinery. The brand's philosophy centres on offering a unique vision of time through bold design and meticulous craftsmanship.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Shenzhen, China
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Luxury
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Space Traveller (2019) — Behrens Space Traveller is the avant-garde satellite-display family also presented by Behrens as Interstellar Travel, using a spaceship-inspired frame with rotating sapphire discs for hours and minutes. Key references: BHR012B, Interstellar Travel, Space Traveler.
- B011 Rotary (2020) — Behrens Rotary is a kinetic, mechanically theatrical Inventor-series watch that turns a rotary-engine tribute into a double-rotor display for hours and minutes, pairing avant-garde visual engineering with practical daily-wear dimensions and a comparatively attainable entry price for the brand. Key references: BHR022, BHR022-2, Rotary.
Timeline
- 2019 — Behrens founded in Shenzhen, China, focused on avant-garde mechanical watchmaking.
- 2020 — Space Traveller launches with a wandering-hour complication, gaining attention for innovative dial design at an accessible price.
- 2022 — B011 Rotary introduced with its distinctive rotating inner case mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions about Behrens
- What makes Behrens watches unique?
- Behrens specialises in unconventional time displays — wandering hours, rotating discs, and mechanical innovations — at prices typically under $1,000.
- Are Behrens watches mechanical?
- Yes, they use modified automatic movements (typically Miyota-based) with custom modules for their unique complications.
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