Mark Carson is an American independent watch brand established in 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The brand was created by Mark Carson, who transitioned from a background in software engineering to horology, applying design disciplines and attention to detail to timepiece creation.
Watch collectors and enthusiasts are drawn to Mark Carson for its focus on original, clean-sheet design concepts rather than relying on traditional watch homage templates or aviation/racing backstories. Each watch is designed and hand-assembled in Hawaii by professional watchmakers.
The brand’s catalog includes its inaugural model, the Ka La, launched in 2012, as well as the award-winning Ka La Sport series introduced in 2016. Other notable timepieces from the lineup include the Kailua GMT and the Octagon Watch. Additionally, Mark Carson has contributed design work for collaborative models, such as the Art Deco-inspired Crash of ’29 and Skyscraper watches created with the Rpaige Watch Company.