Atelier Holgur is an independent watch brand founded by Matthew de Bakker and Asbjørn Simonen-Andersen, whose shared ambition is to redefine the modern dive watch through the lens of high-end watchmaking. Bringing together Matthew’s passion for diving and mechanical watches with Asbjørn’s family heritage in Danish watchmaking, the brand combines Scandinavian design principles with Swiss mechanical expertise to create robust, refined and technically accomplished timepieces. Named in tribute to Asbjørn’s grandfather, Holger, a watchmaker whose tools and values continue to inspire the project, Atelier Holgur places craftsmanship, durability and meticulous attention to detail at the heart of every creation. Rather than treating the dive watch as a purely utilitarian instrument, the brand seeks to elevate it into a piece of contemporary haute horlogerie, where exceptional finishing, manufacture movements and everyday functionality coexist without compromise.
Antoine GERBOUDDriven by my passion for independent watchmaking, this blog is an invitation to explore the realm of unique timepieces where passion meets meticulous craftsmanship.
Antoine GERBOUDDriven by my passion for independent watchmaking, this blog is an invitation to explore the realm of unique timepieces where passion meets meticulous craftsmanship.