TIMETHIS BRAND PHILOSOPHY
Brand Philosophy
Vintage-style design, High Quality Craftsmanship and fine movement are the way of "TIMETHIS" watchmaking. "TIMETHIS" focuses on manufacturing watches with classic appearance, excellent movement performance. The design inspiration of this work comes from the popular historical watches from 1930s to 1970s.
This all stems from the love of vintage styling watches.
In 2022, the brand "TIMETHIS" was founded by Mr. Tony Zhou in his hometown of Chengdu, as an vintage watch collector, he knew very well that during the explosion of Swiss watch industry in the 1930s-1970s, a lot of classic watch designs emerged. Tony Zhou is obsessed with this. However, due to the long history and rare pieces of watches been made, these works often appear in the auction market at a high price, which is difficult for collector to get. Therefore, Tony Zhou founded China's local watch brand "TIMETHIS" in Chengdu to explore the excellent design hidden by years and benefit from China's strong supply chain ability, so that more watch lovers can feel the watch art.
Chinese Brand name "昙时" (pinyin tán shí) means the reappearance of classic designs that have disappeared in the long History of watchmaking, “TIMETHIS” takes inspiration from the Python command timethis — a command for measuring time. It embodies the watchmaker’s art of marking creation in motion, measuring design through time, and leaving a timeless trace of craftsmanship.
Made in Chengdu
At present, "TIMETHIS" works are all designed and finally manufactured in Chengdu, China, we are very proud of them as a local watch brand in Chengdu. At present, we have set up offices or Representative Office in Chengdu, Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt am Main.We're happy to hear from watch lovers around the world - please contact us at info@timethis-watch.com and follow our official account on Instagram @timethis-Watch and WeChat Official Accounts @timethis_watch.
Tony Zhou《Art & Time: The Birth of Timethis》
Tony Zhou, born into an artistic family in Chengdu, grew up immersed in creativity. His father, a renowned photographer, began in the 1980s capturing the majestic landscapes of Sichuan, many of which became iconic images for scenic spots. Later, he turned to sports photography, documenting an era with speed and passion. From a young age, Tony was surrounded by both art and mechanics, nurturing a love for painting and plants, while being fascinated by the precision of human-made machinery. He often disassembled his father’s photographic equipment, discovering unique pleasures at the intersection of mechanics and light.
At university, he majored in landscape design, honing a keen sensitivity to beauty and spatial composition, learning to express the elegance of nature through order and structure. The first watch gifted by his parents planted a deep fascination with time. Over subsequent decades traveling across Europe, he immersed himself in classical watchmaking culture—collecting vintage timepieces, restoring them, and crafting components by hand with the same meticulous care he applied to studying the patterns of plant growth. His passion gradually evolved into expertise. Leveraging this experience, he entered the watch industry, serving as an agent for many Swiss brands, and delved into China’s manufacturing chain, mastering both the full supply chain and an informed aesthetic vision.
Yet, he has always held a singular conviction: to create an independent high-end watch brand in Chengdu, one that embodies his family’s artistic heritage, a dedication to mechanical excellence, and a steadfast respect for culture. Just as his father captured the landscapes of Sichuan in photographs, Tony seeks to preserve time and spirit through his watches, presenting “Made in China” with a distinctive and refined character. To him, watches are like plants—both are vessels of time. The ephemerality of a bloom contrasts with the permanence of memory; the rhythm of a movement carries enduring significance. Thus, his brand, “Timethis - Tánshí,” was born, a manifestation of his ultimate pursuit of time, art, and craftsmanship.