Watsons Water
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beverage |
| Founded | 1903 in Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Asia-Pacific (including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan) |
| Products | Bottled distilled water |
| Website | www |
Watsons Water () is a producer and distributor of bottled distilled water headquartered in Hong Kong, operating from its manufacturing site located within the Tai Po Industrial Estate. The firm runs production facilities not only in Hong Kong but also in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, catering to customers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
Sponsorship
Watsons Water has established a significant legacy in motorsport sponsorship, with a particular focus on the Macau Grand Prix. The company first entered the scene in 1985 when Gianfranco Brancatelli won the Guia Race driving a Rover 3500. Since then, Watsons Water has supported numerous victorious teams and drivers. Notable achievements include Andy Wallace's triumph in the 1986 Formula Three event and Martin Donnelly’s 1987 win competing under the Mr. Juicy brand. Tim Harvey achieved victories in 1989 and made a comeback in 1990, joining BTCC Champion Robb Gravett and ex-Formula One driver Julian Bailey, all racing BMW M3s for Vic Lee Racing.
In the early 1990s, Watsons Water collaborated with Schnitzer Motorsport by sponsoring BMW M3 DTM-spec vehicles piloted by drivers such as Emanuele Pirro, Joachim Winkelhock, Roberto Ravaglia, and Mark Skaife. Despite difficulties encountered by his teammates, Pirro secured the race win in 1991. The sponsorship extended through to 1993 with BMW 318i Super Touring cars that achieved podium positions behind DTM-spec rivals. In 1997, Watsons supported Team Bigazzi’s BMW 320i entries driven by Winkelhock and Steve Soper; Soper not only won but also set a lap record that remained unbeaten until 2014.
Throughout the 2000s, Watsons Water continued its backing of several victorious drivers, including Duncan Huisman, who claimed four Guia Race titles.
See also
- 2006 Watsons Water Champions Challenge
- List of food companies
- Wahaha, private Chinese beverage manufacturer