Founded in Detroit
Built from the World

Detroit’s rich history in industrial design and manufacturing, combined with its modern revival in watchmaking, mobility, and creative industries, has positioned the city as a vibrant hub for the next generation of American watchmaking.

Artefkt represents over twenty years of collaboration with a global network of leading watch specialists, each an expert in their field and a trusted partner. Together, this collective defines the “Artefkt Made” ethos.

Founder and Designer

Brandon Little has had the privilege of working in the watch industry for over two decades, from the legendary Richemont Group and its historic Jaeger-LeCoultre to a full slate of the world’s premier fashion houses, modern-day Zodiac Watches, and the Shinola Watch brand.

Artefkt Watches is the culmination of these experiences - a fusion of tradition, innovation, and ingenuity - committed to delivering precision performance titanium timepieces that help to advance American watchmaking, design, and craftsmanship.

A brand of dualities from local independents and global
industry to urban skylines and wide open wilderness
we are, what shapes us.

Discovery

"What would you do for yourself?"

What's with the name ?

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Artefkt is our interpretation of 'artifact,' an object that showcases human craftsmanship or modification. The term 'Artefact' originates from the Latin words 'Arte,' meaning 'by skill,' and 'Factum,' meaning 'to make.' We have distilled this origin into our brand name: Artefkt. Every Artefkt we create is a meticulously crafted mechanical instrument, honed from a palette of contemporary artistic and industrial disciplines. Our aim is to engage the senses, provoke curiosity, and inspire action.

The number Seven serves as our guiding principle, embodied throughout our brand and timepieces by the geometric figure known as the "Seed of Life," composed of seven intersecting circles. The Seed of Live serves as a visual reminder of our connection to everything around us and emphasizes that every action has a reaction.