Canadian watch brands offer unique, local shopping options

Canadian watch brands are gaining attention for their unique offerings. Momentum, originally Chronosport, is known for its Sea Quartz 30, popularized by Tom Selleck in Magnum PI. The brand now focuses on customization and small-scale assembly in Vancouver. Other notable brands include Héron, which aims to increase local production, and Marathon, a family-owned company producing military-spec watches. Solios specializes in solar-powered designs and plans to expand its Montreal assembly facility. Ferro & Co and Redwood also contribute to the Canadian watch scene, with Ferro focusing on luxury designs and Redwood offering affordable military-style watches. These brands highlight the growing diversity in Canada's watch industry.