Von Doren is a Norwegian heritage-inspired watch brand specializing in elegant mechanical and quartz wristwatches that reflect both Norwegian storytelling and high-quality Swiss watchmaking. The brand was founded in 2016 by Øyvind VonDoren Asbjørnsen, a filmmaker whose passion for timepieces began when he inherited his great-grandfather’s Swiss watch — an experience that sparked a lifelong fascination with horology and design. Von Doren’s timepieces are designed in Norway and built with Swiss movements, combining clean Scandinavian aesthetics with reliable technical foundations.

The brand’s design philosophy emphasizes timelessness, understated sophistication, and narrative depth, often drawing inspiration from Norwegian nature, culture, film, and industrial heritage. Collections like URÆD GMT — a modern sports watch honoring a real Norwegian Atlantic crossing — and playful lines such as Runde Candy, inspired by the puffins on the island of Runde, reflect this blend of story and style. Von Doren also creates watches inspired by iconic cultural motifs like Il Tempo Gigante from Norway’s beloved film Flåklypa Grand Prix.