The AK Watch Company

Origin Story

AK Watch Company began with a simple belief: meaningful things should be built by hand. Long before the first watch left the workbench, founder Tony Kiser was drawn to the precision and beauty of finely crafted objects — cameras, tools, and especially the intricate world of mechanical timepieces. What fascinated him wasn’t just how watches looked, but how they worked: tiny gears, springs, and screws all moving together in perfect harmony.

What started as curiosity grew into passion. Tony began learning the craft piece by piece — studying movements, experimenting with components, building and rebuilding until each creation ticked with accuracy and personality. Over time, this small hobby outgrew the toolbox and transformed into a mission: to create custom watches that carry soul, story, and craftsmanship in every detail.

Every AK Watch Company timepiece is still built the way Tony originally envisioned: carefully, intentionally, and by hand. No mass production. No assembly line. Just one maker, one watch, and a commitment to creating something that will last longer than trends — something worth passing on.

Today, AK Watch Company stands as a celebration of craftsmanship and individuality. Each watch carries the touch of its maker and the vision of the person it was built for. These are more than timekeepers — they are heirlooms in progress, built for those who value the rare feeling of wearing something crafted, not manufactured.