Twenty years ago, the Portuguese brand ONE WATCH COMPANY® was founded by Manuel Bento de Sousa, a young Portuguese entrepreneur who had just started a trading business importing several watch and jewellery brands. Driven by his passion for—and knowledge of—the sector, Manuel built a brand from scratch. ONE WATCH COMPANY® truly democratised and revolutionised the industry in Portugal, becoming the leading player in watches nationwide and ranking among the top five in jewellery within its segment. In 2023, Manuel handed over leadership to Ana Rita Frazão, who is now CEO and has been steering the brand through a new phase of international expansion and consolidation in Portugal, where competition grows stronger every day. Based in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal, Ana Rita and her team develop products that are 100% original in-house designs. With a team made up of 90% women, ONE WATCH COMPANY® is genuinely a brand by women, created to empower women.
