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Finnish watch brand is looking for distributors and commerci...
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Deadline: May 17, 2022
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Summary

Finnish design watch brand is seeking distributors,commercial agents and retailers for design watches and reindeer leather watch straps worldwide. The company is based in Finland and was established in 2017. It has gained a foothold in the Finnish watch market. Company produces watches and handmade vegetable tanned reindeer leather straps. Watch straps are handmade from Finnish reindeer leather in Finland. Currently, the company has four different watch variants and four different strap colour

Description

The company was established by four friends in 2017. Their first watch model was released at the end of 2018 and since that, multiple variations have been released. Watches and watch straps are designed in Finland.

The unique selling point of the brand is the handmade Finnish reindeer leather strap. The company has a good partnership with an old established leather workshop which has manufactured watch straps since 1940s.

The watches and leather straps are currently being sold in multiple design stores and in the largest department store in Finland. In addition to this, the brand has its own online store. At present, the majority of sales are made in Finland.

Price category for the brands watches is between 200-300 euros. Reindeer leather straps can also be sold separately with a price around 80 euros. Watches are unisex-models, 30% of the current buyers are women and 70% men.

The company is searching watch distributors and commercial agents for their products. The partner should also have the ability to sell through online channels e.g. online store.

The company already has working logistics partnerships for worldwide distribution.

Advantages & innovations

At present, the company has four different watch variants and four different colour reindeer leather strap variants, all designed in Finland. The reindeer leather straps are also available in different lengths. The watch is the only watch in the market with reindeer leather strap included. Leather straps can be sold separately. Watches and watch straps are in complete retail packages with manuals and warranty papers ready. Reindeer leather strap - The design of the reindeer leather strap is unique compared to typical cow leather competitors. - The leather is vegetable tanned, meaning it is safe for the environment and is protected with natural beeswax. - The strap is 100% non-allergenic and the strap buckle is made from stainless steel. - The strap is handmade in Finland from Finnish reindeer leather. - Company has ability to make custom length, colour and size straps if needed. Watch - The watch itself is a mid-price range watch with a retail price between 200-300 euros. - The watch has a stainless steel case, sapphire glass and a Japanese quartz movement. Assembly is done in China. Company - The company ships worldwide and its products are easily scalable. - Logistic processes are already prepared for international distribution.

Stage of development

FINLAND

Partner sought

- Watch and leather product distributors, wholesaler and resellers. - Fashion commercial agents - Design stores - Online stores Partners can sell products directly from stores or online. Products can be shipped to commercial agents to be sold or sent directly to the customer from Finland when sold online or ordered.

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