German Watches

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Moritz Grossman Benu Power Reserve Salmon

Mark your calendars for WatchTime New York 2023, set to take place at Manhattan’s iconic Gotham Hall from October 20th to 22nd. This three-day extravaganza is a haven for watch collectors, offering brand presentations, industry panel discussions, and plenty of immersive horological experiences. Among the brands presenting will be German watchmaker Moritz Grossman, which will...

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Oct 2, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

A Legend Reborn: Meet the Limited Edition Hanhart 417 C Flyback

With the 417 C Flyback LE, Hanhart and Chronos — the German sister magazine of WatchTime — present a limited-edition model in steel and bronze. The favorite of Steve McQueen and former German Bundeswehr chronograph comes with a column-wheel chronograph, flyback function, and a manual-winding movement. The Hanhart 417 started its career as a tool...

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Sep 15, 2023 by Jens Koch

Sinn Spezialuhren Adds Two 356 Klassik Flieger Models to Its Pilot’s Squad

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its popular 356 Traditional Chronograph, Sinn Spezialuhren is expanding the collection with two new pilot’s chronographs with a bicompax layout. They take to the skies in a 38.5mm bead-blasted stainless steel case, which is shock-resistant, low pressure resistant and pressure-resistant to 100 meters. These brand-typical qualities are combined with two...

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Sep 6, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Recalling a Vintage Original, Hanhart Introduces the Pioneer Silva

With the Pioneer Silva, Hanhart revives a model from the company archives which was driven by the historic Kal 36/39. Silva is the Latin name for woods and refers to the brand’s Homeland in the Black Forest. While the original was a gold watch with a salmon-hued dial and blued hands (below), the newcomer is...

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Sep 5, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Stop & Go: Reviewing the Sinn 910 Anniversary Split-Seconds Chronograph

A split-seconds chronograph is a rather rare complication. Sinn offers the 910 Anniversary model at a reasonable price. In this visit to the WatchTime Archives, we look at our latest watch test on the piece, taking a closer look at this retro stopwatch with contemporary features. While Sinn offers various classic models, especially in its...

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Aug 29, 2023 by Martina Richter

A Watch for Pros: Meet Union Glashütte’s Latest Addition to the Belisar Collection

Designed for watch lovers who demand both performance and aesthetics, Union Glashütte’s latest addition to the Belisar line, the Belisar Date Sport Pro, combines a top-notch self-winding caliber with convincing technical features. Water-resistant to 300 meters, the 42mm case made of stainless steel 316L is distinguished by the screwed-on flanks typical of this collection, reinforcing...

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Aug 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

A Hero Made of Steel: A Hands-On Review of the A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus

With its first stainless-steel model, A. Lange & Söhne seeks to gain a foothold in the world of luxury sports watches. How does the Odysseus, which bears the name of a legendary hero from Greek mythology, perform in our test?

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Jun 17, 2023 by Jens Koch

The WatchTime Q&A: An Interview with Uwe Ahrendt from Nomos

This article was originally published in 2022. Since February 2022, “made in Glashütte” is a legally protected designation of origin that provides a significantly improved framework and is therefore a more effective protection for watches from the “cradle of German watchmaking.” WatchTime met with Uwe Ahrendt, managing director and general partner of the award-winning German...

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Mar 18, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

MeisterSinger Introduces Colorful Limited Edition of Pangaea Day Date

MeisterSinger offers an eye-catching twist on its Pangaea Day Date single-hand timepiece that displays the day and the date with open rings placed in the center of the dial. This cool approach has earned the timepiece several accolades, such as the Red Dot Award, the German Design Award, and the Good Design Award. Limited to...

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Mar 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The WatchTime Q&A: Moritz Grossmann CEO Christine Hutter

Christine Hutter is the Founder & CEO of independent watchmaker Moritz Grossmann in Glashütte, Germany. Before she secured the rights to the Grossmann brand (Grossmann, March 27, 1826- January 23, 1885, was, among many things, the founder of the German watchmaking school in Glashütte), the trained watchmaker and entrepreneur had worked for Wempe, Maurice Lacroix,...

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Feb 4, 2023 by Roger Ruegger

Green Rambles: Why Aren’t You A Bit More Critical?

Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even at WatchTime, many of the brands we cover also advertise with us, so we better be nice to them, or not? We are indeed, but...

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Jan 7, 2023 by Martin Green

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Movement Artistry: Up Close with the Decorative Finishes of A. Lange & Söhne

What makes a watch even more exclusive? One factor is the finishes lavished on its movement, especially if they’re handcrafted. A. Lange & Söhne decorates especially beautifully. Here’s a look at the Saxon manufacture’s famed finishing techniques. Manual Engraving The hand-engraved balance cock is a Glashütte specialty that’s still mastered and practiced by only a...

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Dec 25, 2022 by Jens Koch

Circles of Time: Reviewing the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Time Zone

Fifteen years after its introduction, the Lange 1 Time Zone from A. Lange & Söhne was equipped with a new manufacture caliber. The time in two different time zones can be read intuitively from the dial. But this watch offers much more, as we can confirm after scrutinizing one we were able to preview before...

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Dec 11, 2022 by Martina Richter

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum

Returning to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23, WatchTime New York 2022 is only a few days away with this seventh edition of the event set to be one of our biggest shows yet. The three-day horological event is dedicated to showcasing more than 30 participating watch brands and highlighting some of the most...

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Oct 18, 2022 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar

WatchTime New York 2022 is less than two months away, returning for the seventh time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. Well-known German watchmaker Glashütte Original is one of more than 30 participating watch brands set to showcase its latest timepieces there, including with the new PanoMaticCalendar launched in June of this year. ...

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Sep 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Union Glashütte Releases the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Power Reserve

Union Glashütte expands its 1893 collection this year, the series commemorating the founding of the traditional Saxon brand by industrial expert Johannes Dürrstein (1845 – 1901). To do so the brand is introducing a new timepiece, the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve, which comes fully equipped with a new movement from the German watchmaker....

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Aug 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A. Lange & Söhne Debuts the 1815 Rattrapante in Platinum (with Hands-On Photos)

Just released by A. Lange & Söhne is a new platinum iteration of the 1815 Rattrapante, which debuted back in 2020. You’ll recall the original came in Lange’s proprietary Honeygold and was, more importantly, the brand’s first rattrapante chronograph aka split-seconds watch. Well… kind of. For those of you not steeped in the catalog of...

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Jul 14, 2022 by Bilal Khan

Off the Beaten Paths: Meet the Circula ProTrail

The new ProTrail from German independent brand Circula is a picture-perfect field watch: measuring 40 mm in diameter and pressure-resistant to 15 bars—it is robust, functional, and versatile. The carefully hand-sandblasted stainless steel case is anti-magnetic up to 80,000 A/m thanks to a soft iron cage and protects the Sellita SW-200-1 caliber inside. A special...

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Jun 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Introduces a New Complication and New Movement in the PanoMaticCalendar

Glashütte Original is welcoming a new complication to its high-end luxury collection, the PanoMaticCalendar with an annual calendar mechanism. This premiere is offered in red gold and a limited platinum execution, with 150 pieces manufactured. Both have an unmistakable style and are bond to make the hearts of aficionados beat faster. By definition, the annual...

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Jun 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

MeisterSinger Drops Resilient Unomat in Two New Colorways

German watch brand MeisterSinger is famous for its distinguished single-hand timepieces. The sportiest model in the current collection is the Unomat, whose 300m water resistant steel case is equipped with a distinctive crown protection. Right in time for summer adventures, Meistersinger launches two new color variants with a blue or green sunburst dial. The vibrant...

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Jun 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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