WATCHTRAVEL
Explore the World, One Watch at a Time
Travel • Explore • Collect
About WatchTravel
Whether you're searching for a rare vintage Seiko in Osaka, visiting an independent watchmaker in Kyoto, exploring the ateliers of Switzerland, or discovering hidden boutiques in Singapore, WatchTravel helps collectors experience the world through watches.
Our mission is simple:
Explore the World, One Watch at a Time.
Through destination guides, Watch Routes™, historical research, boutique reviews, and firsthand collecting experiences, WatchTravel helps enthusiasts discover not only what to buy, but where each watch's story begins.
Every destination has a watch culture.
Every watch has a story.
Meet the Collector
I'm Ramon Chen, a lifelong watch enthusiast and traveler. WatchTravel documents my journey exploring the world's greatest watch destinations—from Japanese independents and vintage markets to Swiss manufactures and historic maisons.
My goal is to help fellow enthusiasts experience the places, people, and stories behind the watches they love.
Meet Our Team
Ramon
Chen
Chief Watch Officer
Ramon is a passionate horology expert and seasoned traveler, dedicated to uncovering the beauty and intricacies of luxury watches. Having spent years in technology, he is now dedicating his experience in travel, and passion for watches, and the people behind it to content on WatchTravel.
Kathy
Chen
Gardening Executive
Kathy is an avid traveler and gardener, sharing her adventures and insights from thrilling destinations around the globe. She combines her love for travel with her appreciation for horology & horticulture, ensuring our readers see green in more ways than one.
Parker & Ryan Chen
Culinary Curators
Parker & Ryan are experts in fine dining and luxury accommodation assessment. They contribute insights into the local food scene, and the best accommodations from which to form the base camps for each Watch Route. After all Watch collecting should be a delicious endeavor.