BERING
BERING is a Danish watch brand inspired by the Arctic, known for slim, minimalist watches in high-tech ceramic and surgical steel. Its name honours the Danish navigator Vitus Bering.
| Origin | Denmark |
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| Concept | 2008, inspired by the Arctic |
| Name | After navigator Vitus Bering |
| Materials | High-tech ceramic, surgical steel |
| Website | bering.com |
What is BERING?
BERING is a Danish watch brand with a minimalist Scandinavian design language. It takes its name from the Danish sailor Vitus Bering, who crossed the Arctic in 1728, a reference to new ground and unknown territory.
History
The idea for the brand came in 2008, when Danish adventurer and businessman Rene Kaerskov jumped from a helicopter into the Arctic over the North Pole. Moved by the landscape, he set out to create timepieces as pure, clear and beautiful as the scenery he had seen there.
Products and positioning
- Men's and women's watches with streamlined forms
- Slim ceramic watches with an unusually flat profile, an early signature of the brand
- Cases and bracelets in surgical steel
The brand favours high-tech ceramic, which it values for being scratch resistant, light, heat resistant and hypoallergenic, alongside durable surgical steel. Colour-themed ranges such as the Colour Worlds collection extend the minimalist look.
Distribution
BERING watches are sold through specialist watch retailers in markets including the United Kingdom and Australia, as well as online.
Why it matters
BERING reflects the success of Danish design-led watch brands that combine a clear origin story with accessible, minimalist products and broad retail distribution.
Frequently asked questions
Where is BERING from?
BERING is a Danish watch brand whose design draws on the Arctic landscape.
Why is the brand called BERING?
The brand is named after the Danish sailor Vitus Bering, who crossed the Arctic in 1728.