How Daniel Wellington Created the Watch Empire Daniel Wellington Designer Watches by wholesalewatches - November 16, 2016November 16, 20160 In 2011, Filip Tysander took $24,000 of his own money and decided to start a watch brand. He is now 31-years-old and is making $180 million per year selling watches, all of which is completely self-made money. His profit margin hovers around an impressive 50-percent. His fortune and fame all