Daniel Wellington
Minimalist, low-priced fashion watches made famous by influencer marketing in the 2010s. People buy them as an affordable gift that looks classic.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 2011
- Website
- danielwellington.com
- HQ
- Sweden
- Manufacturing
- Unknown
- Ownership type
- Conglomerate subsidiary
- Parent
- Timex Group
- Acquired
- 2026
- Status since
- 2026-10-30
Ownership
Founded in Stockholm in 2011 by Filip Tysander, who built and controlled it. Timex Group took full ownership in July 2026; terms were not disclosed.
Why Watchlist
Daniel Wellington says it is named after "an intriguing British gentleman" its founder met while travelling. The company was founded in Sweden in 2011. Its story page describes "minimalistic Scandinavian design" and "a Japanese movement" but does not say where the watches are made.
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