OEM WATCH MANUFACTURER

What Is OEM Watch Manufacturing?

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) refers to producing watches based on your custom design, specifications, and brand identity. You decide the look, feel, and features — we take care of the engineering and production.

Compared to ODM, which offers pre-designed models with light branding changes, OEM gives you full creative control. You can build a completely unique collection that reflects your vision, target audience, and market strategy.

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Why Choose OEM Over ODM?

If your goal is to build a recognizable, differentiated brand, OEM is the way to go.

Feature OEM ODM
Design Ownership Fully yours Pre-made, limited changes
Uniqueness 100% custom Shared with others
Brand Control Full branding, storytelling possible Limited customization
Best For Long-term brand building Quick launch, low-budget entry

What If I Don’t Have a Design Team?

No worries. Many of our clients start with a vision but no technical drawings or team.

You can:

  • Use AI tools (like Midjourney, Dall·E, or Canva AI) to create watch design mockups based on your descrition of the watch design ideas

  • Sketch your idea by hand or describe it clearly in writing

  • Share visual references (e.g. other watches you like)

We’ll refine your watch concept, turn it into production-ready technical drawings, and send you digital or physical samples for approval.

What You Can Customize in OEM Watch Production

Our OEM capabilities cover everything you need to build a distinctive watch line:

  • Movement: Quartz, automatic, skeleton, mechanical from Japan or Switzerland

  • Case: Shape, size, material (stainless steel, titanium, bronze, ceramic, etc)

  • Glass: Sapphire, mineral, domed, anti-reflective coating…

  • Dial: Indexes, logo, texture, multi-layer, lume…

  • Strap: Leather, mesh, silicone, steel bracelet, nylon, FKM rubber…

  • Clasp: Standard tang buckle, butterfly, micro-adjustment…
  • Hands: Custom shapes, color, lume

  • Caseback: Logo engraving, see-through type, personalized inscriptions

  • Packaging: Custom boxes, warranty card, booklets, hang tags, QR codes

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Why Choose OPS as Your OEM Watch Manufacturer?

OPS Watches is a leading OEM watch manufacturer in China with over a decade of experience helping global clients turn ideas into reality. Whether you’re launching your first collection or expanding an existing brand, our OEM service gives you full control over product identity, quality, and customer experience.

  • In-house production – Factory-controlled quality & cost

  • Experienced engineering team – Technical support for complex designs

  • Strict QC – Multi-step inspection and optional third-party testing

  • Easy Communication – English-speaking and fast response

  • Global clients – Serving brands all over the world

Our OEM Watch Manufacturing Process

1. Share Your Idea

Send us your sketch, AI-generated concept, or reference images. We’ll guide you through the rest.

2. CAD Development

We convert your idea into professional 2D & 3D technical drawings.

3. Sample Production

Get a real working sample with your branding and specs.

4. Mass Production

Upon your approval, we begin full-scale production with strict quality control.

5. QC & Packaging

 Final inspection, tests, watch cleaning, final packing

6. Global Shipping

We ship to your warehouse or fulfillment center worldwide.

Who We Work With

We adapt to your needs, scale, and market. Whether you’re producing 100 pieces or 10,000, we have the infrastructure to support you. You can find our case study here.

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Established brands

High-end manufacturing partnerships

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New watch brands

Starting online with a fresh identity

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Fashion Retailers

Expanding their catalog with watch collections

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Corporate Clients

Branded gift watches for events or employees

FAQ of OEM Watches

I only have an idea or sketch. Can I still start OEM production?

Yes! You can send us AI-generated images, hand sketches, or references. We’ll help you develop full technical drawings.

What’s the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for OEM watches?

Typically 100–300 pcs per model.

How long does sampling take?

Sampling usually takes 35 working days, depending on complexity.

Can I change the design after seeing the sample?

Minor adjustments are possible, though significant redesigns may incur extra cost.

Do you offer logo engraving, custom packaging, or certificates?

Yes, we offer full customization from product to packaging.

Can you ship globally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Start Your Custom Watch Project Today!

Contact us to discuss your design and get a quote.