Watches from Germany

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

Precise & Precious: Wempe Introduces Marine Chronometers designed by Tim Heywood

The production of marine chronometers is part of Wempe’s watchmaking tradition. Since 1905, the Hamburg-based company has equipped seagoing vessels with these special timepieces, whose great precision is unaffected by rough seas and ever-changing temperatures. Wempe’s “unified chronometer,” housed in a classic case, has been manufactured (and continuously refined) for the last 80 years. In...

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Mar 7, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Beautifully Blue: Nomos Glashütte Introduces New Tangente Neomatik Models

Nomos Glashütte continues the success story of the Tangente Neomatik with the new Tangente Neomatik Blue Gold that is available in two separate size options. The watch features a blue dial with a distinct shimmer along with its signature slim case design available in a 35mm or 39mm in diameter. The new blue sunray-finished dial...

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Mar 1, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

MeisterSinger Drops Three New Smaller Executions of the Perigraph

German brand MeisterSinger has made a reputation with mechanical single-hand watches that combine award-winning design with the quality of Swiss watchmaking. The idea behind this approach is that you perceive time with less pressure through a reduced indication, and do not rush after the seconds. The Perigraph has been one of MeisterSinger’s staples for 20...

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Feb 27, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Circula Expands AquaSport Collection

Circula has made quite a splash with its authentic retro-style diver’s watches that combine distinctive looks with high-quality Swiss movements and engineering, the latest example being the new AquaSport GMT. The German watch manufacturer was founded by Heinz Huber in 1955 and realigned in 2018 by his grandson Cornelius Huber, who perhaps channels some vintage...

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Feb 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

International Highlights on Display at the Inhorgenta Munich Trade Show

Inhorgenta Munich 2023 will open its doors to industry professionals this weekend from February 24 to 27. Around 800 exhibitors will showcase their latest in jewelry, watches, and gemstones. Although the event is best known as a platform for jewelry and jewelry design, it has also become increasingly important in regards to watches in recent...

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Feb 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Laco Launches Limited Edition Augsburg and Aachen Polar Models

Southern German watch manufacturer Laco, based in the “gold city” of Pforzheim, is launching two proverbially cool versions of its classic pilot’s watches positioned in the entry segment. Limited to 250 pieces each, the Augsburg Polar and Aachen Polar models feature a dial with shimmering metallic indexes against a polar-white background. Depending on the incidence...

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Feb 24, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sinn Spezialuhren Dives Down Deep with New T50 Goldbronze Model

For more than 60 years, Sinn Spezialuhren, based in Frankfurt am Main, has made a reputation with high-quality mechanical watches that feature special in-house developed technologies and materials. The new T50 Goldbronze edition, limited to only 300 pieces, is another impressive demonstration of the German brand’s extensive expertise in the field of metallurgy. It boasts a...

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Feb 22, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Wempe Glashütte Adds New Rubber Straps to Iron Walker Collection

Three years ago, Wempe Glashütte I/SA introduced the Iron Walker, a contemporary sports watch collection with integrated bracelet. Since then, the collection has grown and includes several complications and variations, such as a chronograph, a GMT timepiece, and a diver’s watch. The company is now adding rubber straps for the Iron Walker Automatic Diver, Iron...

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Feb 8, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Destination Ski: Junghans Introduces 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon

Junghans is the Official Timing Partner of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships for the third time in a row. The brand is celebrating this sporting event with two limited special editions, one automatic chronograph and one equipped with a quartz engine. The self-winding 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon evokes the bold style of the...

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Feb 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Understatement at its Finest: Three Dress Watches to Kick off 2023 in Style

Dress watches focus on simple time indication without frills, yet they fascinate with a design that is as straightforward as it is elegant. With this refined charisma, they are perfect for festive occasions, special events or classic business meetings, but also combine intricate and casual styles. Their pure design does not mean uniform or even...

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Jan 18, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Mellow Yellow: Union Glashütte’s Belisar Chronograph Speedster

Motor meets rotor in Union Glashütte’s latest Belisar Chronograph which is aptly called Speedster. The German brand has given its popular stopwatch a fancy coat of paint inspired by a vintage car. Its sporty silver dial is distinguished by a strong yellow hue in the lower third, which makes the watch a real eye-catcher. The...

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Jan 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Junghans Introduces Meister Fein Automatic Edition Erhard

Junghans commemorates the 200th birthday of its company founder, who was born in the Black Forest on Jan. 23, 1823, with two Meister Fein Automatic Edition Erhards. Limited to 200 pieces each, they are presented in a 39.5mm case in either white or yellow gold. The polished white dial carries the historic Junghans logo from...

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Jan 3, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Bold and Beautiful: Nomos Glashütte Drops a New Version of Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date

As the end of 2022 approaches, Nomos Glashütte releases an intriguing new version of the Ludwig Neomatik 41 Date featuring a rare Roman-numeral date indication. Considering the small dimensions of the date window, this is a challenging task, given that Roman numerals require much more space than Arabic ones. Thanks to the patented date-ring design...

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Dec 15, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Moritz Grossmann Introduces Limited Hamatic Vintage With Cream Dial

On the occasion of the manufactory’s 14th anniversary, Moritz Grossmann launches a limited version of its innovative Hamatic timepiece which uses a traditional automatic hammer mechanism from the 19th century. In 2008, the Glashütte based boutique brand was re-registered by trained watchmaker Christine Hutter who was fascinated by Moritz Grossmann and the history of the...

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Dec 7, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Black & White: Laco Launches Two New Automatic Pilot’s Chronographs

German watch manufacturer Laco revives its classic Kiel model, named after the Hanseatic city, in two new color variants. With numerous sophisticated details and a design inspired by historic pilot watches, the two debut models are part of a new series of chronographs. For the reissue of the model, the challenge was to achieve a...

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Nov 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

A Little Black Dress for the Wrist: Nomos Glashütte Releases the Ludwig 33 Noir

Classically simple or simply classic? Pure understatement is the essence of the Ludwig from Nomos Glashütte. This deeply elegant wristwatch is a statement of traditional design, yet is right on the pulse of the times. With its time display focused on the hour, minute and seconds, flat case and classic leather straps, the Ludwig is...

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Nov 3, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Mühle-Glashütte Introduces S.A.R. Mission-Timer

Mühle-Glashütte is approaching its second full decade of partnering with the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS). To mark the 20th anniversary of their collaboration, the brand presents the new S.A.R. Mission-Timer, which was developed according to the specifications of the maritime rescue team. The debutante follows up on the success of the famous...

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Oct 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Nomos Glashütte Expands Club Sport neomatik with a New Case Size

In line with customers’ demands for smaller case sizes, Nomos Glashütte unveiled the Club Sport neomatik polar and the Club Sport neomatik petrol during its annual Forum in Glashütte, Germany. Equipped with a state-of-the art metal link bracelet and a water resistance of 200 meters, its stainless steel case features a new diameter of 37mm...

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Oct 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Union Glashütte Introduces New Noramis Date Sport With an Amber Dial

Union Glashütte is expanding its line of water sports watches that was first introduced last year. The newest addition is a Normais Date Sport with an amber-yellow dial featuring the same ombre effect as is typical for the collection. The dial is the most pigmented in the center while the color fades to a rich...

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Oct 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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