Automatic Timepieces

Meaning On
Your Wrist

Named from the Celtic word for bear - a symbol of strength, protection, and guardianship. ARTOS timepieces are crafted for those who carry someone with them, wherever life leads.

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ARTOS Kodiak on wrist - 38mm automatic diver
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Irish-Designed | Every ARTOS Carries Someone With You

Created in memory of a child called Bear, ARTOS is a watch for anyone who understands that some people and moments stay with us.

Founded in Ireland, the name ARTOS comes from the Celtic word for bear — an ancient symbol of strength and guardianship that runs deep in Irish heritage.

The Kodiak brings that meaning to life through a diver's watch shaped by strength, protection, and guardianship — with a bear-and-cub caseback as its quiet reminder.

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ARTOS Kodiak caseback - engraved bear and cub

The Bear and Cub

The caseback tells the story without words. A Kodiak bear guiding its cub across rugged terrain — strength protecting what matters most.

10% of every ARTOS sale is donated to SANDS, supporting families affected by the loss of a baby.

ARTOS Kodiak Forest Green on sand

38mm

Case Diameter

200m

Water Resistance

9015

Miyota Movement

The Kodiak Collection

Four Expressions of Strength

Like the varied terrains of the Alaskan wilderness - from deep forest to frozen tundra - each Kodiak dial tells its own story while sharing the same indomitable spirit.

ARTOS Deep Ink Black
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ARTOS Kodiak Collection - Forest Green, Burgundy, Deep Ink Black, White Sand

Design & Development

Crafted With Intent

Every detail of the Kodiak was deliberated - from the compact 38mm case to the engraved bear caseback. Nothing is accidental.

38mm

Compact case for everyday comfort

11.5mm

Low profile under a cuff

Limited

Limited numbered pieces

ARTOS Kodiak side profile showing case thickness and signed crown

Every Angle Considered

The Kodiak's 11.5mm case sits low on the wrist while housing a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. The screw-down crown features the five-claw bear emblem - a signature detail visible only to the wearer.

Mixed brushed and polished surfaces catch the light differently throughout the day, while the 120-click unidirectional bezel provides precise timing with satisfying tactile feedback.

Built for Every Dive

The Kodiak is rated to 200 metres with a screw-down crown, 120-click unidirectional bezel, and sapphire crystal. But it's equally at home on the beach, at the desk, or wherever life takes you.

The tapered 7-link bracelet with signed deployant clasp ensures all-day comfort, while the brushed 316L stainless steel develops character over time.

ARTOS Kodiak Forest Green underwater in pool - 200m water resistance

Kodiak Specifications

Built to Endure

Like the Kodiak bear itself - compact, powerful, and perfectly adapted to its environment. At 38mm across, 45.7mm lug-to-lug and 11.5mm thick, it sits low and balanced while retaining the solidity of a serious 200 metre automatic diver.

38mm

Case Diameter

45.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

11.5mm

Thickness

20mm

Lug Width

20mm to 16mm

Bracelet Taper

200 metres

Water Resistance

Miyota 9015

Movement

Domed Sapphire

Crystal

Bezel

  • 120-click unidirectional timing bezel
  • Brushed 316L stainless steel insert
  • BGW9 Grade X1 lume pip at 12 o'clock
  • Grippy coin/serrated edge

Dial & Hands

  • Custom sunburst/textured finish
  • Applied dot and bar indices
  • Framed date window at 6 o'clock
  • Custom arrow/sword hand profile
  • Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9 Grade X1

Case & Bracelet

  • 316L stainless steel construction
  • Brushed top, polished chamfered edges
  • 7-link bracelet with female end links
  • Compact deployant clasp with micro-adjust
  • Screw-down crown and caseback
ARTOS Kodiak lume comparison - daylight vs low light showing BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Kickstarter Campaign

Be Part of the
Beginning

Kickstarter gives ARTOS the chance to be built with a community from the very beginning. This is not just a pre-order campaign; it is the start of a watch brand created around meaning, memory and the belief that what we wear can carry a story.

10% of profits donated to SANDS

Helping support families affected by the loss of a baby. ARTOS begins with one family's story, but it is intended for everyone who wants something meaningful on their wrist.

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Production Timeline

01

Prototype Validation

Final samples, dial refinements and wear testing.

02

Production Tooling

Case, bracelet, clasp and caseback engraving confirmed with suppliers.

03

Quality Control

Water resistance, assembly checks and finishing inspection.

04

Delivery

Careful packing, fulfilment and collector updates.