This list includes 15 Watch brands that start with W, from “WT Author” to “Wyler”. They range from heritage luxury houses to independent microbrands, useful for collecting, gifting, and everyday wear.
Watch brands that start with W are companies that produce or market wristwatches under distinct brand names. Many on this list—like Wyler—trace roots to 19th- and 20th-century watchmaking, blending tradition with modern craft.
Below you’ll find the table with Brand, Country, Price range (USD), and Founded.
Brand: This shows the official brand name so you can identify the maker and quickly match watches to catalogs or listings.
Country of origin: This lists the brand’s country of origin so you know cultural background and regional watchmaking traditions.
Price range (USD): An approximate price band (entry/mid/luxury/haute) in US dollars helps you gauge affordability and collector interest.
Founded (year): The founding year (or estimated date) gives historical context and helps you assess heritage and brand longevity.
Watch brands that start with W
Brand
Country of origin
Price range (USD band)
Founded (year)
Waltham
United States
Entry: < $500
defunct 1957
Wittnauer
United States
Entry: < $500
est. 1880
Wenger
Switzerland
Entry: < $500
est. 1893
Weiss
United States
Mid: 2,000 – 5,999
est. 2013
Werenbach
Switzerland
Affordable: 500 – 1,999
est. 2013
Wempe
Germany
Luxury: 6,000 – 19,999
est. 1878
Wyler
Switzerland
Mid: 2,000 – 5,999
est. 1920
West End Watch Co.
Switzerland
Entry: < $500
est. 1886
Wryst
Switzerland
Entry: < $500
est. 2012
Wancher
United States
Entry: < $500
est. 1999
William L 1985
France
Entry: < $500
est. 2010
WT Author
United Kingdom
Entry: < $500
est. 2013
Welder
Italy
Entry: < $500
est. 2007
Waldan
United States
Affordable: 500 – 1,999
est. 2012
Wempe Chronometerwerke
Germany
Luxury: 6,000 – 19,999
est. 2006
Descriptions
Waltham
Historic American maker (est.1850) famed for railroad pocket watches; defunct company but highly collectible, noted for mass-produced precision movements.
Wittnauer
Longstanding Swiss‑American watch brand with roots in late 19th century; affordable fashion and quartz pieces today after changing ownerships, collectible vintage models.
Wenger
Originally a Swiss knifemaker that expanded to watches; now part of Victorinox group, known for rugged, affordable Swiss quartz field and travel watches.
Weiss
Independent Los Angeles maker producing hand‑finished American watches; mechanical field and pilot styles (Model 01), praised for in‑house finishing and small‑batch production.
Werenbach
Swiss independent known for dials made from Soyuz rocket material and aerospace themes; distinctive, story‑driven designs at accessible Swiss prices.
Wempe
Family‑owned German retailer and maker; high‑quality in‑house and Glashütte pieces, reputable chronometers and elegant dress watches sold through Wempe boutiques.
Wyler
Historic Swiss brand famed for Incaflex shock‑resistant balance; revived as Wyler Genève with modern sport and heritage models, independent boutique marque.
West End Watch Co.
Swiss heritage brand popular in South Asia and military markets; known for robust, affordable mechanical and quartz watches with colonial-era roots.
Wryst
Swiss microbrand producing bold, limited‑edition sporty watches with modern materials and colorful designs; independent and direct‑to‑collector oriented.
Wancher
Houston‑based independent microbrand specializing in dive and field watches with military styling and accessible prices; niche collector following.
William L 1985
French microbrand inspired by vintage sport watches; offers affordable automatic and quartz models with retro styling and accessible pricing.
WT Author
British independent microbrand crafting limited‑run mechanical watches with vintage cues; known for narrative‑driven collections and small production runs.
Welder
Italian fashion watch label (designed by Italo Fontana); oversized, colorful quartz pieces aimed at style‑conscious buyers rather than haute horlogerie.
Waldan
American independent producing heritage‑inspired automatic watches with premium finishes in small runs; appeals to vintage‑toolwatch enthusiasts.
Wempe Chronometerwerke
Wempe’s Glashütte‑based watchmaking arm focused on in‑house chronometers and classic German watchmaking, sold through the family firm’s boutiques.
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