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Vario 1945 A11-S featured on GQ UK

“The one you didn’t know you needed,” says Ross. “From a brand based in Singapore, this model has a solar-powered quartz movement and is one of the best solar field watches out there for the money....

SG60 Merlion Trench featured on Time & Tide

The story of Singapore’s independence is one of grit, determination, and remarkable self-made success. From its hard-fought beginnings in 1965, the nation has grown into a model of stability and am...

Vario 1945 A11-S Solar Quartz Field Watch reviewed by Time & Tide

It’s a time-only watch, with large, lume-filled sword hands, and you’ll notice there’s no seconds hand. Well, there is if you look a little closer. Right at the centre, there’s a plate sitting at t...

Vario 1945 A11-S Solar Quartz Field Watch reviewed by Robbie & Watches

Whatever you choose, make sure you are fast because at this price point the 1945 will be flying soon, just make sure you have it charged and ready to go. Read More

We're featured on Harper's BAZAAR Singapore

National pride is the tenet across all Vario timepieces. The 1945 D12 tells the story of the importance of self-defense; the 1918 Pilot pays tribute to the first flight into Singapore and its upcom...

We're featured on CNA lifestyle

Besides resembling the Tank, this reversible watch reminds us of yet another rectangular luxury watch icon. Via its swivel mechanism, the case of the watch flips around to reveal a second dial that...

Vario VERSA Dual Time Reversible Watch Wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025

Vario is thrilled to announce that its VERSA Dual Time Reversible Watch has been honored with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025. This globally renowned accolade is a symbol of excellence in desi...

Interview Ivan Chua – Founder of Vario

Vario is a brand that I really like for several years. I’ve already talked about some of their pieces here and today I’m giving the floor to the founder of the brand. Ivan is one of the nicest guys...

Interview with Ivan by The Peak magazine

Neither a serious horology enthusiast nor an industry insider with capital backing, Ivan very simply launched Vario with his first batch of colourful, patterned straps on crowdfunding platform Indi...

Vario VERSA Mother of Pearl Watch featured on Time & Tide

There are two mother-of-pearl variants of the Vario Versa: one model with a traditional off-white, and one with a tinted black mother-of-pearl, both of which feature silver secondary dials. Both mo...