Vilhelm Watches

Vilhelm Watches

Vilhelm is high-concept, low-volume watchmaking for collectors who want something bold, futuristic, and unapologetically different.

This Singapore-based brand makes statement pieces with sculpted titanium cases, exotic dials, and design language that lands somewhere between sci-fi art and

modern architecture. If you’ve already got the classic stuff and want a wristwatch that breaks the mold? Start here.

A Little History

Vilhelm was founded in Singapore in the mid-2010s by Jörn Werdelin (formerly of Linde Werdelin) and entrepreneur Leon Leong, with a shared vision: combine

avant-garde design, high-end materials, and reliable mechanical movements to create watches that feel wildly original, yet fully wearable.

Rather than chasing vintage or heritage vibes, Vilhelm went all-in on hyper-modern silhouettes, often using grade 5 titanium, forged carbon, ceramic, and sapphire

composite materials — usually in complex, angular case shapes that don’t look like anything else in the microbrand scene.

All models are produced in very limited numbers, often 50–100 pieces per configuration, and use Swiss movements (typically Sellita or Soprod) with boutique-level

case finishing and packaging.

What Collectors Love

Vilhelm watches appeal to those who want statement-making design and modern materials without going full avant-garde luxury pricing. Key features include:

  • Modular multi-layer cases — often in titanium or ceramic with carbon accents

  • Textured or skeletonized dials — with faceted hour markers, asymmetry, or futuristic layouts

  • Complex crown guards and pushers — part of the case architecture, not just bolted on

  • Small production runs — usually numbered editions with unique caseback engraving

  • Mechanical movements — typically Swiss (Sellita SW200, Soprod M100, or chronograph variants)

Signature models include:

  • Elemental — the original flagship: layered case, skeletonized dial, titanium and forged carbon build

  • The Prism — sleek, time-only with a minimalist dial and a sapphire composite case

  • Chrono Series — larger, sporty builds with a bold wrist presence and racing-inspired dial elements

Why Vilhelm Deserves a Spot

Because they’re one of the few microbrands actually innovating in design and materials — not just tweaking a dive watch template.

Vilhelm watches feel like what Linde Werdelin or HYT would build if they were bootstrapped startups. You get boutique creativity, exotic casework, and genuinely

unique styling for under $2K — which is almost unheard of at this level of execution.

Plus, the wrist presence is unlike anything else in the indie field — modern, angular, masculine, and sharp without being shouty.

What’s Out There Now

Vilhelm watches are produced in limited numbers and often sell out through direct pre-order. Common specs include:

  • Case sizes — typically 41–44mm, but wearable thanks to ergonomic lug angles

  • Materials — titanium, forged carbon, ceramic, sapphire composite

  • Crystals — domed or faceted sapphire with anti-reflective coating

  • Movements — Sellita SW200-1, Soprod M100, or ETA 7750-type chronos

  • Straps — rubber or leather, usually with custom buckle or deployant clasp

Prices range from $850 to $2,000, depending on movement and materials. Secondary market availability is limited due to low production.

Fed’s Take

Vilhelm is pure design enthusiasm — and I love it when microbrands swing big.

I’ve handled a couple Elements and a Prism, and they’re cool as hell. The titanium finishing is sharp. The dials are sculptural. And they wear way better than you'd think

given the aggressive case shapes.

If you’re tired of playing it safe and want something modern, rare, and wrist-sculptural — Vilhelm is a great indie move.

Check Out Our Vilhelm Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Vilhelm watches — especially Elemental Series, Prism models, and limited chronograph builds in titanium or forged carbon.

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