Founders

Obaku Denmark was founded in 2007 by Danish entrepreneur Johannes Arvin and Chinese yoga practitioner Catherine Chan. Having successfully run a watch manufacturing company since 1992, they combined their passion for watchmaking with a shared love for clean, minimalist design and philosophy. This unique blend of craftsmanship and thoughtful aesthetics gave birth to Obaku - a brand that reflects simplicity, elegance, and timeless style.

Designers

In 2007, after 27 years of crafting watches for top brands, the founders of Obaku decided to create their own line. Christian Mikkelsen and Lau Liengård Ruge, the master designers behind the very first Obaku watches, helped define the brand’s timeless aesthetic. Today, the design legacy continues through AROS Design House, Obaku’s in-house studio, where each timepiece is thoughtfully crafted to reflect the elegance and simplicity rooted in Danish design.

Today

Obaku is a global watch brand that has rapidly grown to become one of the world's most successful watch companies. We remain an independently owned and operated business, with offices in Denmark, China, Hong Kong, and the United States, and are proud to have our products available for purchase in over fourty countries worldwide.

Lund Steel by Lau Liengård Ruge

One of the first Obaku designs, called V102 Lund. And it is still in the collection all these years later. Talk about evergreen!

Siv Steel by Lau Liengård Ruge

A top-seller is born. Although the SIV series was off to a slower start, once more ladies watches appeared, the SIV took off and is still a hot item.

sky rose by Christian Mikkelsen

Adding mother of pearl and crystal elements for an extra feminine touch.

STORM OCEAN by Christian Mikkelsen

A sturdy, evergreen Gents watch is born. And is still popular today.

PAPIR LILLE GOLD by Christian Mikkelsen

Our ultra slim 4,8mm sapphire crystal line is born.

TRAE CHARCOAL by Christian Mikkelsen

The world’s first 4,8mm slim watch with a sustainably harvested wooden topring.

TERN OCEAN by Christian Mikkelsen

For the first time in the Obaku collection; A 4,8mm slim watch with sapphire crystal.

SMYKKE GOLD BY Aros Design House

Gold case, white feather-pattern dial, gold link bracelet, and genuine diamond at 12 o’clock.

NET CHARCOAL BY Aros Design House

Ultra-slim under 5mm, black dial, edge-to-edge sapphire glass, and integrated mesh bracelet.

Minimalism, perfected.