Established in 2012 by Lin Bingqiang and a small group of horology enthusiasts in Shenzhen, China, this independent manufacturer was founded with the ambitious goal of completely redefining the global perception of Chinese watchmaking. Taking its name from Peter Behrens, the legendary German architect and pioneer of modern industrial design, the company spent its first five years operating quietly, focusing entirely on rigorous research and development. Rather than following the traditional regional path of mass-producing budget-friendly homages, the Shenzhen-based atelier built a vertically integrated, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to avant-garde mechanical engineering. By designing and manufacturing its own highly complex proprietary modules, the brand has successfully elevated Eastern watchmaking to the realm of haute horlogerie, a milestone cemented in 2026 when it made history as the very first independent Chinese brand to exhibit at the prestigious Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva.
Guided by a philosophy of "boundless creativity," the manufacturer has carved out a distinct identity by merging futuristic, sci-fi aesthetics with wildly unconventional time displays. The atelier is globally celebrated for abandoning traditional watch hands in favour of theatrical mechanical storytelling, utilising rotating celestial globes, wandering hours, intricate twin-roller mechanisms, and ruby micro-bearing chains to indicate the time. Through this blend of unbridled imagination and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand continues to prove that cutting-edge mechanical artistry is no longer an exclusively European domain.
