THE ORIGIN SERIES

THE ORIGIN SERIES

THE ORIGIN SERIES

A reason. Three watches built around one.

A reason. Three watches built around one.

A reason. Three watches built around one.

Hand-hammered metal, hand-picked lapis lazuli, and violet mother-of-pearl. Three dials built around the Cultura GMT Ring. Founder reservations now open.

Hand-hammered metal, hand-picked lapis lazuli, and violet mother-of-pearl. Three dials built around the Cultura GMT Ring. Founder reservations now open.

Hand-hammered metal, hand-picked lapis lazuli, and violet mother-of-pearl. Three dials built around the Cultura GMT Ring. Founder reservations now open.

First in line when the Origin Series launches. One email. Sent 24 hours before public launch.


First in line when the Origin Series launches. One email. Sent 24 hours before public launch.


First in line when the Origin Series launches. One email. Sent 24 hours before public launch.


Three single-origin dials. A Cultura GMT Ring that holds them together.

THE HORIZON

INSPIRED BY THE NIGHT SKY

A dial crafted from genuine lapis lazuli (High-grade) selected for its natural depth, texture, and gold-flecked character. Designed for moments of reflection and imagination.

THE HORIZON

INSPIRED BY THE NIGHT SKY

A dial crafted from genuine lapis lazuli (High-grade) selected for its natural depth, texture, and gold-flecked character. Designed for moments of reflection and imagination.

THE MOSAIC

INSPIRED BY RENEWAL

A dial formed from hand-assembled violet mother-of-pearl, broken, arranged, and rebuilt piece by piece into a single composition. A reminder that beauty is often created through transformation.

THE FORGE

INSPIRED BY RESILIENCE

A hand-hammered dial finished with a radial sunburst texture, crafted over multiple days by Master Cheng using traditional techniques. Built to carry the marks of pressure, persistence, and time.

Inside every Areson

In-House Decorated Movement

Côtes de Genève on the bridges. Blackened mainplate. Heat-blued screws. A custom Areson skeleton rotor, hand-textured in rose gold. Visible through the exhibition caseback on every watch.

In-House Decorated Movement

Côtes de Genève on the bridges. Blackened mainplate. Heat-blued screws. A custom Areson skeleton rotor, hand-textured in rose gold. Visible through the exhibition caseback on every watch.

The Cultura GMT Ring

Most world time watches list 24 capital cities. Ours doesn't. London is Big Ben. Tokyo is Sushi. Hong Kong is Dim Sum. Twenty-four places, read through what they're known for.

The Cultura GMT Ring

Most world time watches list 24 capital cities. Ours doesn't. London is Big Ben. Tokyo is Sushi. Hong Kong is Dim Sum. Twenty-four places, read through what they're known for.

Lugs You Can See Through

Each lug is a single curved span of T5 titanium / 316L, hollowed and polished by hand. The case flows into the lug as one continuous form, then disappears into open air.

Lugs You Can See Through

Each lug is a single curved span of T5 titanium / 316L, hollowed and polished by hand. The case flows into the lug as one continuous form, then disappears into open air.

Areson watch specifications detail

Specifications

The Small Details Matter

Because the way a watch feels is built from hundreds of small decisions.

Case Diameter

41MM

Lug to lug

47MM

Movement

AR-01 / AR-02 with custom hammered pattern rotor

Strap

Hybrid with Suede & FKM or Leather strap with quick release system

Water Resistance

50M

Material

Grade 5 Titanium / 316L

Thickness

12.85MM

Dial

Lapis Lazuli (fine grade), Violet MOP, Hand-hammered silver dial by Master Cheng

Lug Width

20mm tapered to 16mm

The Calibers Behind The Origin Series

The Calibers Behind The Origin Series

Each movement is individually regulated and inspected by Areson before casing.

AR-02 Calibre

Miyota 9075 based

24 Jewels

42 Hours power reserve

+/- 10 Seconds per day (regulated by Areson)

Blackened bridges with heat-blued screws and a custom hammered rotor.

Finished with Geneva stripes, perlage main plates, and sunburst wheels.

AR-02 Calibre

Miyota 9075 based

24 Jewels

42 Hours power reserve

+/- 10 Seconds per day (regulated by Areson)

Blackened bridges with heat-blued screws and a custom hammered rotor.

Finished with Geneva stripes, perlage main plates, and sunburst wheels.

AR-01 Calibre

Peacock SL3032 based

24 Jewels

40 Hours power reserve

+/- 20 Seconds per day (regulated by Areson)

Blackened bridges with heat-blued screws and a custom hammered rotor.

Finished with Geneva stripes, perlage main plates, and sunburst wheels.

AR-01 Calibre

Peacock SL3032 based

24 Jewels

40 Hours power reserve

+/- 20 Seconds per day (regulated by Areson)

Blackened bridges with heat-blued screws and a custom hammered rotor.

Sunburst wheels, perlage-finished main plates, and Geneva-striped bridges

Founder Edition Reservation

Founder Edition Reservation




Early subscribers receive a direct Kickstarter link 24 hours before the campaign opens.






Early subscribers receive a direct Kickstarter link 24 hours before the campaign opens.






Early subscribers receive a direct Kickstarter link 24 hours before the campaign opens.



This price exists for one reason. You're here before the first watch ships. Once the campaign opens, it steps up. It won't come back.

This price exists for one reason. You're here before the first watch ships. Once the campaign opens, it steps up. It won't come back.

Core Edition

Natural stone and hand-assembled MOP dials in 316L steel.

$699

AR-01 Caliber

Choice of The Horizon or The Mosaic Dial

Priority founder allocation access

Priority delivery slot allocation

2 Year Areson Warranty

Worldwide Shipping included

Core Edition

Natural stone and hand-assembled MOP dials in 316L steel.

$699

AR-01 Caliber

Choice of The Horizon or The Mosaic Dial

Priority founder allocation access

Priority delivery slot allocation

2 Year Areson Warranty

Worldwide Shipping included

Atelier Edition

Grade 5 titanium with Master Cheng hand-hammered dial.

$999

AR-02 Caliber

Exclusive 'The Forge' Hand-Hammered Dial

Priority founder allocation access

Priority delivery slot allocation

2 Year Areson Warranty

Worldwide Shipping included

Atelier Edition

Grade 5 titanium with Master Cheng hand-hammered dial.

$999

AR-02 Caliber

Exclusive 'The Forge' Hand-Hammered Dial

Priority founder allocation access

Priority delivery slot allocation

2 Year Areson Warranty

Worldwide Shipping included

At official launch: Core Edition: $759 / Atelier Edition: $1,099. After first 48 hours: Core Edition: $809 / Atelier Edition: $1,149.

At official launch: Core Edition: $759 / Atelier Edition: $1,099. After first 48 hours: Core Edition: $809 / Atelier Edition: $1,149.

Limited to 300 watches for the first production batch.

Limited to 300 watches for the first production batch.

Each dial is hand-finished. Stone grading, mosaic assembly, and hand-hammering naturally limit how many we can produce. Founder reservations determine your place in the queue.


Batch 1 delivers Nov–Dec 2026. Batch 2 delivers Feb–Mar 2027. Production closes after Batch 2.

Each dial is hand-finished. Stone grading, mosaic assembly, and hand-hammering naturally limit how many we can produce. Founder reservations determine your place in the queue.


Batch 1 delivers Nov–Dec 2026. Batch 2 delivers Feb–Mar 2027. Production closes after Batch 2.

Reserve your spot to lock in founder pricing and production priority.

Reserve your spot to lock in founder pricing and production priority.

Early access to prototypes, process, and the Origin Series launch.

Areson Cultura GMT watch dial close-up

Early access to prototypes, process, and the Origin Series launch.

Areson Cultura GMT watch dial close-up

About Areson

About Areson

Areson watch design detail
Areson watch design detail

WHY ARESON EXISTS


Areson was created from a frustration with watches that felt technically impressive, yet emotionally forgettable.


Instead of repeating the past, Areson explores sculptural forms, expressive materials, and watches with real personality.

WHY ARESON EXISTS


Areson was created from a frustration with watches that felt technically impressive, yet emotionally forgettable.


Instead of repeating the past, Areson explores sculptural forms, expressive materials, and watches with real personality.

WHY ARESON EXISTS


Areson was created from a frustration with watches that felt technically impressive, yet emotionally forgettable.


Instead of repeating the past, Areson explores sculptural forms, expressive materials, and watches with real personality.

Areson prototype and workshop detail
Areson prototype and workshop detail

WHO IS ARESON


Areson is an independent watch project founded by Anson.


Built through sketches, prototypes, and constant refinement, every watch is designed to feel expressive, crafted, and alive on the wrist.

WHO IS ARESON


Areson is an independent watch project founded by Anson.


Built through sketches, prototypes, and constant refinement, every watch is designed to feel expressive, crafted, and alive on the wrist.

WHO IS ARESON


Areson is an independent watch project founded by Anson.


Built through sketches, prototypes, and constant refinement, every watch is designed to feel expressive, crafted, and alive on the wrist.

Areson watchmaking and founder story
Areson watchmaking and founder story

WHAT ARESON BRINGS


Architectural forms. Real materials. Emotion-driven design.


Areson creates watches designed to feel personal.

WHAT ARESON BRINGS


Architectural forms. Real materials. Emotion-driven design.


Areson creates watches designed to feel personal.

Watchmaking tools - hammer and gear wheel

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Behind the scenes from the workshop. @areson.watch

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Behind the scenes from the workshop. @areson.watch

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Behind the scenes from the workshop. @areson.watch

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