German Watches

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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Jul 30, 2024 by Jens Koch

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

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

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. 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...

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Jun 23, 2024 by Martin Green

A Solid Entry: Hands-On with the Nomos Club Campus Endless Blue

Entry-level products often have to work harder to prove themselves– even when made by esteemed brands– with price to quality commonly questioned in this market. The sentiment is the same for the Nomos Club Campus; which may honestly be a bit by their own doing, as Nomos actively promotes its Club Campus as the gateway...

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Mar 14, 2024 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Tempora – Sporty-Elegant Functionality by STOWA

With this sporty, elegant chronograph available in four different versions, STOWA is not necessarily breaking new ground. Walter Storz always regarded the brand founded in 1927 and named after him as a kind of generalist. Of course, the aforementioned chronographs were also part of the production range. One of them presented itself around 1968 in...

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Feb 12, 2024 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Hands-on with the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons epitomize mechanical finesse and the pinnacle of timekeeping precision. Taking this revered complication to new heights is the flying tourbillon, which itself as a lightweight and intricate mechanism allows the mechanical function to be showcased in all its splendor. Originating in the 1920s, this masterpiece was the brainchild of Alfred Helwig, an instructor at...

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Dec 18, 2023 by WatchTime

Sponsored: A Closer Look at the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase

Glashütte Original, the esteemed German watchmaker, continues to redefine timeless classics through the Senator Excellence line— a collection that seamlessly marries traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. When it was first introduced in 2016, the Senator Excellence line represented a pinnacle of the brand’s work, with each timepiece representing the highest standards for stability, precision, running...

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Dec 11, 2023 by WatchTime

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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. In this visit to the WatchTime Archives, we a look at the Saxon manufacture’s famed finishing techniques. Manual Engraving The hand-engraved balance cock is a Glashütte specialty that’s...

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Nov 4, 2023 by Jens Koch

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

This article is from the WatchTime Archives. 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...

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Oct 31, 2023 by Martina Richter

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer

WatchTime New York 2023 is only a short while away, with this years show set to welcome over thirty incredible brands to Manhattan’s iconic Gotham Hall. This multi-day watch collectors’ event, taking place from October 20th to 22nd, will bring brand presentations, leading industry panel discussions, and plenty of hands-on experiences, with tickets still available...

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Oct 9, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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