Wren
New York, USA · Est. 2023
Founded by Craig Karger
Wren is a New York-based, Swiss-made microbrand founded in 2023 by Craig Karger of Wrist Enthusiast. The brand turns collector-media experience into limited-run dive watches, beginning with the Diver One Aqua and expanding into Diver One collaborations and compact Diver 38 models.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Diver One — Swiss-made automatic dive-watch line with vintage-modern styling, Sellita movements, sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance.
- Diver 38 — More compact diver family with bold dial colours and modern microbrand proportions.
- Collaborations — Limited editions such as Wren x Ben’s Watches Magma and Time+Tide studio exclusives.
Timeline
- 2015 — Craig Karger starts Wrist Enthusiast as an Instagram watch account.
- 2023 — Karger founds Wren as a watch brand connected to the Wrist Enthusiast platform.
- 2024 — Wren releases its first watch, the Diver One Aqua.
- 2025 — Wren expands with Diver One collaborations and Diver 38 models covered by major watch publications.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wren
- Who founded Wren Watches?
- Wren was founded by Craig Karger, the founder of Wrist Enthusiast.
- Where are Wren watches made?
- Wren describes its watches as Swiss made and designed in New York City.
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