German Watches

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

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

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

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 19, 2022 by Martina Richter

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

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 25, 2022 by Jens Koch

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

Let’s Get Spherical: Alexander Shorokhoff Introduces the Shar Timepiece

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Bavarian watch brand Alexander Shorokhoff releases an artistic timepiece that tests the limits of the watch case in the new Shar. Limited to 30 pieces, the watch features a completely spheric shape and expands the brand’s reputation for avant garde styling. Drawing upon the brand’s reputation for colorful...

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May 27, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Launches Tetra Neomatik – 175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte in Four Intriguing Colorways

Since Nomos Glashütte was founded over 25 years ago, the Tetra has been an integral part of the collection. The only form watch of the house, it is aimed at lovers of rectangular timepieces. As one of the models of the first hour, the Tetra offers all the characteristic features that Nomos aficionados appreciate: classic...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Feeling Cool: Mühle-Glashütte Drops a New Panova with a Turquoise Blue Dial

Mühle-Glashütte’s Panova, introduced a couple of year’s ago, is a picture-perfect everyday sports watch that is classical enough to also offer great looks in business settings. Water-resistant to 100 meters and featuring a goldilocks diameter of 40mm, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown, it is available in a range of cool colorways, such...

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May 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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

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 watchmaker Nomos Glashütte, to discuss the significance...

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Apr 30, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

MeisterSinger Perigraph in Two New Cool Colorways

Every year, German watchmaker MeisterSinger expands its Perigraph collection with a colorful new iteration. Following a bold yellow edition in 2021, this year the Perigraph will be available as a series watch in two new colors: one in black with bordeaux accents, and the other in black with petrol accents taking center stage. As the...

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Apr 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Refreshes the Club Campus Collection with Bold Colorways

Right in time for the warmer season, Nomos Glashütte adds four colorful executions to its Club Campus collection. Aimed at a younger clientele and equipped with a closed case back that can be engraved individually, the latest generation features dials in deep pink and blue purple. The watches are available with a diameter of 36mm...

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Apr 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Premiere in Titanium: A. Lange & Söhne Unveils New Limited Variant of the Odysseus at Watches & Wonders 2022

With the Odysseus, A. Lange & Söhne presented its vision of a sporty and elegant luxury watch designed for everyday use three years ago. The sixth watch family of the Glashütte-based German manufacture made its first appearance in a stainless-steel case pressure-tested to twelve bars and featured two large apertures for the weekday and date...

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Apr 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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