REC WATCHES
REC Watches was founded in 2014 by passionate watch lovers Christian Mygh and Jonathan Kamstrup.
The brand takes inspiration from any old everyday objects found all around us. They identify, recover and recycle old and out-of-use objects, and reclaim these as part of brand new timepieces and each REC watch comes with a visible uniqueness, a sense of sustainability, and a heart warming or fascinating story to tell.
Concept
- RECOVER: REC Watches identifies and recovers out-of-use objects. Careful attention is paid to the condition and individual history of the object.
- RECYCLE: The object is preserved and carefully made into parts, so it fits into a timepiece.
- RECLAIM: Watches are produced which incorporate the object. As a result REC Watches has a completely unique look and design.
What really marks REC Watches out are the personalities the accessory can convey. Each watch stands out as unique thanks to distinct individualities in the metal surface of each face. The finger prints like rarities in the material can be traced back by the VIN number on the back: telling the particular story of each watch’s recycled components. These watches can be further individualized with an easily changed watch strap, accommodating the accessory to fit with the casual, formal or sports occasions of the owner.
REC Watches: History/Timeline
In 2015, REC Watches introduced the P51 Automatic collection made from salvaged Ford Mustang parts. In 2017, the 901 series was launched. In 2018, the P51 RTR and 901-S models were released.
In 2019, the brand created the P51 Eleanor and the RJM-04 Bluebird models. REC Watches expanded its line up in 2020 by introducing the 901 RWB and RNR collection.
In 2021, REC introduced the Swiss Made P51 edition and TTT collection. In the same year, the brand expanded the 901 collection by adding the 901 GW Chelsea and Exoskeleton models. The RNR collection also welcomed a new model, the RNR Arkonik.
In 2022, the REC Core collection was introduced. In 2023, the brand launched the X4009 collection made from the parts of the Mk1a BoB-active Spitfire aircraft X4009.
