Kristian Haagen
Kristian Haagen is widely regarded as the most recognised watch specialist in Scandinavia and a trusted authority within the global watch industry.
With a strong presence across multiple media platforms particularly Instagram and Facebook Haagen has established himself as a leading voice for watch enthusiasts, collectors, and luxury lifestyle audiences worldwide.
A longtime watch collector himself, Kristian Haagen brings a deeply personal perspective to his work, combining passion with decades of hands-on experience in horology.
In addition to his expertise in watches, he is also an avid Leica photographer, capturing the beauty, detail, and craftsmanship of timepieces through a distinctive visual lens.
Kristian Haagen is also a lover of vintage Barbour jackets and can be found behind the wheel of a Land Rover Defender when not driving his motorcycle.
Loves a wristparty
Driven by a lifelong fascination with wristwatches, Haagen travels the world to visit prestigious watch manufacturers, explore horological craftsmanship, and gain exclusive insights into the art of watchmaking. He regularly conducts in-depth interviews with renowned designers, CEOs, and master watchmakers, and also consults for some of the most important and respected brands in the watch industry.
You may not have met Kristian Haagen, but chances are you recognise his signature, bracelet-stacked wrist from his popular Instagram profile. Known for blending luxury watches with a bold personal style, Haagen challenges the notion that watches must be conservative.
"Watches can be a little too conservative and generic. I like to dress them up with colorful bracelets especially bracelets from my talented friends at Black Sun and Oskar Gydell," he says.
Beyond his international travels, Haagen is a prolific writer and content creator (Instagram link here). He contributes articles to leading global publications, Vanity Fair, Vogue and Luxury Aficionados, sharing expert knowledge on luxury watches, collecting trends, and industry developments.
He is also a highly sought-after speaker and host, known for engaging watch events, panel discussions, and private collector gatherings.
8 books
Kristian Haagen published his first book on watches in 2002, marking the beginning of a successful career as an author. Since then, he has written seven additional books about watches, further cementing his reputation as a leading authority in horology and watch culture. See his books here.
Whether delivering keynote speeches, hosting exclusive workshops, or advising brands and collectors, Kristian Haagen combines deep expertise with a unique ability to communicate the passion and craftsmanship behind fine watchmaking.
Book a talk or workshop with Kristian Haagen today and gain unparalleled insight into the world of luxury watches.