Havaan Tuvali

Havaan Tuvali is one of those rare independents where every detail is touched by a single maker, a one man atelier in Taiwan that handcrafts characterful watches in small, project based runs. Founded by watchmaker Eric Yeh, the brand’s name comes from the Taiwanese aboriginal Burun language and means “the deer’s sunset,” a poetic reference to the moment when deer emerge at dusk and people once told time by their movements. I really enjoy how this origin story quietly frames the whole ethos of Havaan Tuvali watches, tying timekeeping back to nature, ritual, and local culture.

Every Havaan Tuvali watch dial is handmade, often using cotton paper, enamel, tobacco leaves, or other unconventional materials, then paired with new old stock cases, hands, and vintage movements sourced from historic Taiwanese suppliers. Collections such as Squadron One, Heritage 72, and Duodecima showcase a confluence of retro tool watch design, sector and sandwich dials, and carefully regulated mechanical calibers that reflect Eric’s background in watch repair. For collectors who love independent watchmakers reimagining forgotten components with genuine craftsmanship, I would be very keen to see how a Havaan Tuvali piece might become the most personal watch in your box.