Sunrex
Sunrex is a watch brand founded in 1975 and based in Taiwan that specializes in timepieces blending vintage aesthetics with modern solar-powered technology. The brand utilizes the Viluminus proprietary light-charging system, often powered by Epson solar-quartz movements, to eliminate the need for traditional battery changes. Their lineup includes the 321 Racer, a 38.6mm aluminum-cased chronograph inspired by motorsport heritage and legendary driver Ayrton Senna, and the Banana Reef, a 1930s-inspired dive chronograph featuring a black DLC-coated cushion case and 100 meters of water resistance. Other notable models include the Anemone City, a versatile tool watch designed for both casual and formal settings, and the 611 Targa Classica Edition, a limited-edition collaboration capturing the spirit of open-road racing. Sunrex focuses on functional, accessible designs characterized by high-legibility dials, domed crystals, and specialized features like 1/20-second totalizers or quick-change strap systems.
22Studio
22Studio is a Taipei-based design studio founded in 2005 by Sean Yu and Yiting Cheng, who were both 22 years old at the time of its inception. The brand is characterized by its use of industrial materials, specifically high-density concrete, steel, and brass, to create architectural-inspired timepieces and lifestyle products. Their signature watch collection, the 4th Dimension series, features a unique spiral staircase dial where each step represents one hour, creating a three-dimensional depth that challenges traditional flat watch design. These watches are typically powered by Swiss-made Sellita automatic movements or quartz calibers and are paired with specialized three-dimensional hands designed to clear the tiered dial. Other notable products include the Concrete Sector Watch, the “Ups & Downs” rectangular series, and their range of concrete-bodied writing instruments and clocks.