Memorigin
Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Est. 2011
Founded by William Shum
Memorigin is a Hong Kong-based tourbillon specialist that has carved a niche producing accessible tourbillon watches with distinctive artistic dials, including collaborations featuring traditional Chinese cultural themes and licensed pop-culture properties. The brand has brought mechanical complexity to a wider audience by offering genuine tourbillon movements at prices that democratise the complication.
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Stellar Series — Skeleton tourbillon watches with open-worked dials revealing the flying tourbillon cage, representing the brand's core proposition of accessible mechanical complexity.
- Art Series — Collaboration pieces featuring hand-painted enamel and artistic dials — from classical Chinese themes to licensed cultural properties — paired with tourbillon movements.
- Lady Tourbillon — Women's tourbillon watches featuring refined proportions and decorative dials, among the few affordable tourbillon collections specifically designed for women.
Timeline
- 2011 — Memorigin is founded in Hong Kong by William Shum with the mission of making tourbillon watches accessible to a broader audience.
- 2014 — Gains international media attention through creative collaborations and artistic tourbillon designs, establishing Hong Kong as a source of accessible complications.
- 2018 — Expands its global distribution network and continues to refine its proprietary tourbillon offerings across multiple collections.
- 2022 — Releases limited-edition art series tourbillons featuring hand-painted enamel dials, bridging the gap between accessible complications and decorative artistry.
Frequently Asked Questions about Memorigin
- Are Memorigin tourbillons real?
- Yes. Memorigin uses genuine flying tourbillon movements — not simulated or open-heart designs. The brand has made real tourbillon complications accessible at prices starting around $3,000.
- Where are Memorigin watches made?
- Memorigin is headquartered in Hong Kong and uses movements manufactured in China, which are then assembled, finished, and quality-controlled under the brand's supervision.