Skagen Watches

About Skagen Watches Skagen watches combine the inspiration of Danish design perspective with contemporary innovation. Skagen watches are functional, quality products which have grown out of Denmark and can now be found in over 80 countries worldwide. Skagen watches have been praised for their appealing and innovative design, winning the prestigious Red Dot award for design on numerous occasions.

Brand History

Skagen were founded by Henrik and Charlotte Jorst in 1989, originally the company were US representatives for Danish corporate gift watch manufacturers. In 1991 they found a way of manufacturing the watches at a cheaper price and they displayed these watches at a corporate gift fair in 1991. At the gift fair they were convinced to market the watches under their own brand and this became the start of the Skagen Denmark brand. The first Skagen watches were sold in 1992, the company grown quickly expanding to the UK and throughout Europe by the year 2000. By 2011 the brand had expanded worldwide and in 2012 the company was purchased by Fossil, Inc for over $200 million.

Affordable High-End Design

Skagen watches come with all of the quality that you would expect from a high-end manufacturer at a fraction of the price. The old adage is that "you get what you pay for" but Skagen have proven that isn't true. Skagen watches come in a range of designs and often incorporate expensive materials like titanium and rose gold. They also come with innovative designs and technical precision that you would expect from the high end manufacturers, so if you want a luxury watch without the high price tag then Skagen is for you.

Beautiful Simplicity

Skagen watches can feature all of the complicated high-end features that you need, but for those who prefer things a little more simple, Skagen has some perfect options for you. Watches like the Skagen 858XLSLC Men's watch and the Skagen SKW2214 Ladies watch are an exercise in simplicity. Of course, if you want something a little more complicated then Skagen offer watches like the Skagen 809XLTBN Gents watch with sub-dials showing the day, date and 24 hour time.

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