The Islandus watch is dedicated to the man Sölvi Helgason (Solon Islandus) born 16. Aug. 1820 died 27, Nov. 1895.

Sölvi was a man who dared to take the risk of living his dreams. He dreamt of becoming the greatest man in Iceland. Despite his hopeless situation he was determined to make his dreams come true.

Sölvi was a romantic painter and scientist, his creations came alive in his mind. He wrote poetry and layed the foundation of his own philosophy.

Sölvi traveled to Scandinavia but the trip was made on the governments expense (he went to prison in Denmark). When he came home from his “vacation” he considered himself a traveled man of distinction and from that day called himself Solon Islandus

His paintings are now kept at the Icelandic National Gallery and are becoming more and more appreciated like our watches perhaps?