Behrens - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Behrens is an independent watch brand founded in Shenzhen, China, in 2012. Driven by a passion for mechanical art and an original vision of time, the brand has established itself thanks to watches that transform the display into a bold and poetic visual experience.

Inspiration and Philosophy

The name “Behrens” pays homage to Peter Behrens (1868–1940), a pioneer of industrial design, whose creative spirit profoundly influenced the brand’s aesthetic approach. Behrens transposes this philosophy into its watches, rethinking traditional watchmaking codes to offer creations that are as conceptual as they are mechanical.

Featured Collections and Models

Among the brand's iconic models are:

• Behrens Apolar, which features a globe representing the Earth at 12 o'clock, surrounded by a small animated Moon, simulating a real orbital cycle.

• Behrens Orion One, whose design is inspired by an extraterrestrial “mothership”. It is distinguished by a circular axis display and a hidden lever replacing the traditional crown.

• Other notable models include Behrens Rotary, collaboration with Konstantin Chaykin and Behrens Mars Project One with dual Earth/Mars time zone, as well as ultra-light parts like the Behrens Ultralight 20 G (20 grams) or limited edition Perigee in-house caliber with ruby ​​chain.
  
  

Materials and Crafts

Behrens combines modified ETA, Miyota or Sellita movements with in-house modules, and today its own calibers; the cases use materials such as titanium to combine robustness, lightness and modernity.

Commitment to Innovation

The brand stands out for its structural innovations: orbital display modules, modular complications, new mechanisms such as the crown replaced by a lever, ultra-light movements or those with ruby ​​chains. This ingenious and technical spirit is at the heart of its offering.

Recognition and Expansion

Behrens was nominated twice for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2020 thanks to its Apolar and Rotary models, which strengthened its international visibility. It also collaborates with renowned designers (Konstantin Chaykin, Label Noir) and is distributed in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the United States, Mexico, with ambitions for Europe.

Conclusion

Behrens embodies a new generation of Chinese watchmaking: creative, technical, and bold. Each watch is a mechanical work that invites you to rediscover time through a spatial and conceptual interpretation. Let's hope the brand continues to push the boundaries of watchmaking independence and appeal to a public in search of originality.

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(Updated August 2025)