Col&MacArthur is a Belgian independent watchmaker founded in 2013 by Sébastien Colen. Based in Belgium, the company designs and assembles its timepieces in its local workshops. The brand was established around a core narrative-driven philosophy, focusing on creating watches that pay homage to significant historical events, iconic figures, and cultural milestones.
Watch enthusiasts and collectors are drawn to Col&MacArthur for its storytelling concept and the incorporation of physical historical artifacts into the designs. The company frequently incorporates unique elements, such as encapsulated soil, authentic fragments of military gear, or historical memorabilia directly into the watch components. Additionally, the brand appeals to a wide variety of buyers by offering its collections with both Japanese automatic mechanical movements and quartz options housed in 316L stainless steel cases with sapphire crystals.
The brand’s catalog is organized into collections highlighting specific historical themes. Among its notable timepieces is the Normandy 1944 watch, created to honor the D-Day landings. This model features a dial inspired by military maps, a hand representing paratroopers, and incorporates encapsulated sand from the beaches of Normandy along with fragments from authentic World War II M1 helmets. Other prominent pieces include the Armistice 1918 watch, the Napoleon 1821, the Pearl 1941, and commemorative editions such as the Berlin 1989 wall timepiece and the Leonardo 1519 edition celebrating Leonardo da Vinci.