The Art of Tourbillon. The Spirit of Hong Kong.
Timepieces That Tell a Story
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Explore a curated selection of Memorigin timepieces, where mechanical innovation, distinctive design and artistic inspiration come together.
A Hong Kong Watchmaking Brand Inspired by Eastern Heritage
About Memorigin
Founded in Hong Kong in 2011 by William Shum, Memorigin was established with a vision to bring together the richness of Chinese cultural heritage and the precision of Western watchmaking.
Inspired by traditional Chinese craftsmanship, including the intricate artistry of wood carving, the brand explores new ways to express cultural identity through mechanical timepieces.
Specialising in tourbillon watches, Memorigin combines mechanical complexity with distinctive artistic design, creating timepieces that go beyond timekeeping to tell stories of heritage, creativity and craftsmanship.
Rooted in Hong Kong and inspired by the meeting of East and West, Memorigin continues to explore the possibilities of contemporary watchmaking.
A Legacy of Innovation
Driven by Vision. Defined by Craftsmanship.
Since its founding in 2011, Memorigin has continued to explore the possibilities of Hong Kong watchmaking, combining cultural inspiration with mechanical innovation.
The Beginning
Memorigin was founded by William Shum in Hong Kong, with a vision of bringing Eastern cultural heritage into the world of tourbillon watchmaking.
International Recognition
The brand became the only Hong Kong representative shortlisted for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) that year.
Hong Kong Brand Recognition
Received the Hong Kong Top Brand accolade.
A Mechanical Milestone
The “Harmony of Dragon and Phoenix” Tourbillon Watch won the "Blue Light Cup" in the 4th China Watch Design Competition
News, Reviews, and Musings
Timepiece Tales
Forbidden City Divine Craft | HAOFA: A Living Tribute to China's Cultural Heritage
Horology Planet Exhibition Series — 23 Founded in Guangzhou in 1997, HAOFA Tourbillon has built its identity around mechanical watchmaking, with a particular focus on tourbillons and contemporary t...
Forbidden City Divine Craft | Xiong’s Enamel: The Art of Imperial Enamelling Reimagined
Horology Planet Exhibition Series — 22The history of Xiong’s Enamel can be traced to the enamel-making traditions of the late Qing dynasty and the craftsmanship associated with the imperial worksho...
Forbidden City Divine Craft | MERKUR: The Palace Through Three Seasons
Horology Planet Exhibition Series — 21 MERKUR is a Chinese affordable-luxury watch brand committed to offering watch enthusiasts around the world thoughtfully designed timepieces with a strong emph...