Our Story
Trémont was founded by two brothers, Yemi and Yombo, with a simple conviction: the most enduring design is rarely the most obvious.
The brand was born from a shared admiration for the elegance and restraint of 1970s European watchmaking - an era defined by balanced proportions, distinctive silhouettes, and objects that carried quiet confidence without demanding attention.
Trémont exists to carry that spirit forward.
Designed Between London and Amsterdam
Today, Trémont is designed between London and Amsterdam, the cities where the two founders reside.
You may notice a small detail on some Trémont dials: LDN | AMS, placed subtly beneath six o’clock. It is a quiet nod to the two cities where the watches are imagined and developed.
A Personal Beginning
Yemi’s fascination with watches began early. What started as a small personal collection gradually evolved into a deeper curiosity about watch design and craftsmanship.
In 2016, he launched his first watch brand with little experience in building a company or running an online business. While it provided valuable lessons, it eventually became clear that the brand did not fully reflect the kind of watches he truly believed in.
So he stepped away - with the intention of returning and doing it properly.
A Shared Vision
Yombo’s path to Trémont came through a different creative lens.
During his university years, he ran a small business from his accommodation room, sourcing and reselling vintage and retro clothing online. His appreciation for vintage design, materials, and timeless aesthetics would later play a defining role in shaping Trémont’s direction.
Over time, the brothers realised they shared the same idea:
To create a watch brand inspired by vintage pieces they admired, yet rarely had the opportunity to own.
Designing Watches We Would Wear
Trémont was built on a simple philosophy.
We are our first customers.
Every watch we create is something we would proudly wear ourselves - pieces that combine the elegance of vintage watchmaking with thoughtful modern engineering.
Many of the watches that inspire us today are either exceedingly rare or exist far beyond the reach of most collectors.
Trémont was created to offer that same sense of design and character in a form that can be enjoyed by a wider audience.
Independent by Design
As an independent microbrand, Trémont focuses on thoughtful design rather than volume.
Each watch is developed with careful attention to proportion, detail, and wearability - creating pieces that feel distinctive without being excessive.
We design for those who look at a watch and see more than the time.
For those who value restraint over decoration.
For those who choose carefully - and keep what they choose.
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