Starting any sort of business on your own is always a daunting task, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to start up your own watch brand? Scott Wilk of Wilk Watchworks definitely has a story to tell. Beginning his journey as a jeweler and discovering watchmaking from the outside in is only part of what sets Scott’s experience apart, so we paid a visit to his small workshop in Toronto on a balmy -10ºC (14ºF) winter’s day and let him tell us his tale.

Scott Wilk, of Wilk Watchworks

Ever wondered what makes microbrands so interesting? Well, perhaps it’s that the company founders are alive today, have yet to be exalted to superhuman status within horological folklore, and their grand visions have yet to come into complete focus. It makes for a much more human connection between enthusiast and brand, and Wilk Watchworks can definitely demonstrate why we all feel compelled to pursue our love of watches.

The Lydian Tourbillon with Power Reserve Indicator is the latest limited edition. 41mm of fun!

Scott Wilk is working away at filling some laser etched indices.

Watch our full interview with Scott and find out how he got to where he is, where he’s going from here, and what he has for your wrist. (Doctor Wilk …I’ll need 41mm of Tourbillon, STAT!)

P.S. Not going to Basel? Wilk Watchworks will have a booth March 23rd to 27th at the One Of A Kind Show in Toronto, Ontario. wilkwatchworks.com