Laine
Helsinki, Finland · Est. 2017
Founded by Torsti Laine
Laine is an independent watch brand occupying the artisanal end of the watchmaking spectrum, producing timepieces in limited quantities with a focus on craft and design.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Finland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- V38 — Core collection of hand-finished dress watches in 38mm cases with guilloche dials and modified ETA movements, embodying Nordic minimalism.
- Geomar.1 — Vintage-inspired dive watch with a clean, Scandinavian-influenced design and reliable mechanical movement.
Timeline
- 2017 — Torsti Laine, a Finnish watchmaker, founds Laine in Finland, producing hand-finished mechanical watches with Nordic design sensibility.
- 2019 — V38 gains recognition in the independent watch community for its value and hand-finishing quality.
- 2021 — Launches the Geomar.1 dive watch, expanding beyond dress watches while maintaining the brand's artisanal ethos.
- 2025 — Releases the V38 Seitsemäs, a 38mm hand-wound dress watch with sector dial, continuing its Finnish-designed, micro-brand ethos.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laine
- Where are Laine watches made?
- Designed and assembled in Finland by founder Torsti Laine, using Swiss movements that are hand-finished and decorated in-house.
- What makes Laine special?
- Exceptional hand-finishing at an accessible price point, produced by a single watchmaker in Finland — offering independent watchmaking quality without the typical premium.