German Watches

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

Sponsored: Turn Your Watch Collection into a Revolving Line of Credit

Quickly gaining access to capital can be a critical step in securing fast-moving opportunities and solving circumstantial problems. Luxury watches are a valuable asset for many collectors, though most financial institutions don’t accept them as loan collateral. The ability to gain access to the equity stored in these watches without selling them is a largely...

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Aug 18, 2022 by WatchTime

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

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

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

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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Apr 9, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

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

A Pop of Color: Sinn Spezialuhren Launches Four Limited 556 Models

In recent years, the watch world has experienced a color revolution. After the manufacturers of mechanical premium watches had been cautious for decades about this topic and most of their models were presented with a black, white or silver face, blue suddenly made its appearance in all shades and is now a classic. It was...

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Mar 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Diving Into Color: Tutima Glashütte Refreshes the M2 Seven Seas S with a Stunning Red Dial

The so-called degradé dials with a gradient from light to dark are a particular type of colored dials that has become increasingly popular in recent years. For the most part, the spectrum ranges from blue to green to earthy hues. Tutima Glashütte recently added a bright red degradé dial to its M2 Seven Seas S...

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Mar 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Stargazing on the Dial: MeisterSinger Releases a Limited Edition of the Astroscope

Those who are familiar with the German watch brand know that it has made a reputation with their single-hand wristwatches indicating the time in five-minute increments. While this concept seems minimalistic and is intended to do so, it is quite amazing how MeisterSinger varies the topic, not only in beautiful colorways but also by adding...

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Mar 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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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Mar 14, 2022 by Martin Green

Purplicious: Moritz Grossmann Introduces a New Variant of the Central Second

The surprising effect that colours can unfold on a dial is exemplified by this new version of Moritz Grossmann’s Central Second timepiece. An intense purple hue highlighted by a filigree sunburst finish creates an expressive radiance on the dial. While most models from the Glashütte-based manufacture feature a small second’s dial in honor of the...

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Mar 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Refinement at the Forefront: Junghans Launches the Meister Fein Edition in a New Version

Following the limited Meister fein Automatic Edition in yellow gold that was launched in 2021 to mark the 160th anniversary, Junghans now introduces an additional variant, this time in a subtle shade of rose gold. The clean, stringent profile of the Meister fein Automatic Edition highlights its distinctive form. The spherical sapphire crystal and the...

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Mar 8, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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