Ripcurl Watches began making Ripcurl Watches way back in 1989.
Rip Curl is a major Australian manufacturer and retailer of board-wear. The company was founded in 1969 by Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer in Torquay, Victoria, Australia and initially produced surfboards. In 1970, they decided to begin production of wetsuits, with emphasis on transforming diving technology into a wetsuit suitable for surfing. Rip Curl has become one of the largest board-wear brands in Australia, Europe and South America and is also active in North America.
Rip Curl remains a private company. François Payot is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rip Curl International.