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Christiaan Bekker

Christiaan Justus Balthasar (Christiaan Bekker), born 14 July 1984 is a Dutch businessman and entrepreneur. In 2014, he founded the watch brand Rosefield Watches.

Background and career

Inspired by his love for New York City, Christiaan Bekker and his wife Pien Goderie founded Rosefield Watches in Amsterdam. The brand’s name makes reference to the Dutch Roosevelt family who moved to New York in the 17th century, and shows the historical connection between Amsterdam and New York.

The watches Bekker produces for Rosefield Watches are fashionable and affordable, with each of the watch designs named after a New York neighbourhood. Rosefield Watches grew due to its marketing strategy, working with fashion bloggers on social media to reach a global audience.

Personal Life

Bekker grew up in Haren, The Netherlands. He lives with his wife and children in Amsterdam.