After having spent almost 30 years studying and working as an apprentice in a watch factory in
Shanghai, Albert Reed founded the watch company Arbutus with his brother in the early 1980’s.
Reed decided to name the company after his hometown in Canada, which was largely destroyed
in a fire. In New York, Reed and his brother imported movements and assembled and sold his
timepieces in the US.

In 1992, Reed decided to retire, Target Inc. collaborated with Bomass Ltd. to purchase “Arbutus”,
and start marketing Arbutus timepieces worldwide. Arbutus chief designer, Mr. Vincent Romeo,
has created many famous brand products. He takes particular pleasure in merging varying
imaginative concepts from Asia, Europe and America to provide cutting-edge designs. Engineers
ensure the finest mechanical quality of Arbutus designs, and the brand has gained an international
fashion profile. Arbutus watches are available worldwide including exclusive locations as New York,
Sydney, Vancouver, London, Paris.

The range also perfectly complements the Arbutus signature jewellery, eyewear and now pens.