Our Story

The ethos of Berkbinder & Brown is to make products of rugged, functional beauty- a cool brand with a rich American Legacy. My grandfather owned a hardware and implement store in South Dakota that has provided the namesake and inspiration for the brand Berkbinder & Brown. The Tool Watch evolved out of a desire to have a watch for my active pursuits, a watch built for work, a “tool not a jewel.” The watches I own that are serviceable are ugly and my nice watches are too “nice” to withstand everyday abuse. I set out in 2008 to make a watch. This was more involved than I ever imagined. In that time, I have machined and hand-built prototypes, and received enough encouragement from friends to pursue a larger vision. Working with a talented team the Tool Watch has become a reality. The Tool Watch is not a mass production item, it is a finely crafted “timepiece for life.”

Ted Brown

Ted Brown, the founder of Berkbinder & Brown says his “mind is a shop that is always open.” He has spent the last 26 years professionally designing. First Brown enjoyed a successful 22-year history as founder of Traditional Concepts, Inc., an architecture, and construction firm. Brown has devoted the last four years pursuing his next creative effort, Berkbinder & Brown.

Design

Everything we do at Berkbinder & Brown results from a combination of disciplines: metal forging and welding, fine metal work, precision machining, architecture, casting woodworking and sculpture. This extensive palette of disciplines and variety of materials and resources provides for a wealth of uniquely creative yet, practical outcomes.

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