Behrens is an independent Chinese watch brand founded in 2012 by Lin Bingqiang in Shenzhen, built on a deep passion for mechanical artistry and the founding principle of original creation. From its inception, Behrens has pursued an unconventional path in watchmaking — developing proprietary mechanical systems that reimagine the relationship between time, movement, and the cosmos. The Apolar introduced a first-of-its-kind "Earth-Moon" celestial motion system, while the Project One extended that vision to an "Earth-Mars" mechanical relationship. In 2022, with the launch of the Perigee, Behrens introduced its first fully in-house calibre BM01, followed by the BM02 powering the Ultra-Light 11G and 20G — watches so refined that the 11G model was nominated for the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives in 2023. That same year, Behrens became the only Chinese watch brand to participate in Geneva Watch Days 2024, cementing its place in the global independent watchmaking scene.
Behrens
Loading videos...
2012
Lin Bingqiang founds Behrens in Shenzhen, China, with "original creation" as the brand's founding principle.
2020
Launch of the Rotary and the Apolar — the first mechanical system with an "Earth-Moon" celestial motion relationship. Both are nominated for the GPHG Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève.
2021
Launch of Da Vinci Code and Project One, featuring the original "Earth-Mars" mechanical system. Behrens wins Gold and Silver awards at the 5th China Watch Design Competition.
2022
Launch of the Perigee, equipped with the first fully in-house BM01 calibre. Behrens is invited to participate in the first Time to Watches exhibition in Geneva, and launches a co-branded model with independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin.
2023
Launch of the Ultra-Light 11G and 20G with the new in-house BM02 movement. The Ultra-Light 11G is nominated for the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives.
2024
Behrens participates in Geneva Watch Days 2024 as the only Chinese watch brand. Launch of the BEHRENS MASTER collection and The Dark Knight Batman-themed watch.
