Moritz Grossmann Benu Anniversary MG001444

samwan · 2019-09-06T08:59:03Z

Discover the Moritz Grossmann Benu Anniversary MG001444 in platinum with a blue enamel dial. Explore the brand's history, Hamatic movement, and collector insights.

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Samwan's post introduces his new Moritz Grossmann Benu Anniversary, a platinum timepiece with a deep blue grand-feu enamel dial, limited to just 10 pieces. His detailed account not only celebrates his latest acquisition but also provides valuable context on the independent German brand, its history, and other notable models like the Hamatic and Atum enamel, making a strong case for Moritz Grossmann's unique appeal.

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Moritz Grossmann is an independent German brand based in Glashutte, the cradle of German watchmaking artistry. It was founded by a legendary watchmaker of the same name (who later played a pivotal role in the establishment of the German School of Watchmaking in 1878). More recently, the brand was revived by Christine Hutter (formerly with Wempe and Lange & Sohne) in 2008.

A couple of years ago, touched by its classical feel and mesmerizing beauty, I laid my hand on one of the earlier pieces - the Benu Power Reserve in rose gold, a timepiece unveiled on the brand's inauguration in June 2013.

Here it is:

Lately, the brand did a roadshow and launched several new models including the Atum enamel, the Corner Stone and the ground-breaking Hamatic - an automatic watch that draws kinetic energy via a pendulum-style hammer weight.

The Atum enamel (limited to 25 pieces):

The Corner Stone with enamel dial (also limited to 25 pieces)

The GMT

The fascinating Hamatic movement

Nevertheless, my attention was quickly drawn to another beauty - the Benu Anniversary (MG001444) housed in a platinum case with deep blue grand-feu enamel dial and Arabic numerals, limited in production to 10 pieces.

The display back reveals the caliber 100.1 movement including a hand-engraved balance (adjustable in 5 positions) crafted in gold. It has a power reserve of 42 hours.

The watch measures 41 mm in diameter (my favorite size) and 11.35 mm in height. Because of the metal, it sits quite substantially on my wrist (i love heavy watches). The hands are manually crafted in stainless steel, annealed to a brown-violet hue, although hardly noticeable in this picture.

One special feature is the start of the movement with a lateral pusher near 4 o'clock, which enables accurate time-setting.

I predict this will be my favorite daily-beater for a long, long time.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Benu Power Reserve in rose gold, an earlier piece from the brand's inauguration, is highlighted as a classical and mesmerizing timepiece.
The Hamatic, an automatic watch featuring a pendulum-style hammer weight for kinetic energy, is noted as a groundbreaking innovation.
The Benu Anniversary (MG001444) in platinum with a deep blue grand-feu enamel dial and Arabic numerals is a limited edition of only 10 pieces, emphasizing its rarity.
The caliber 100.1 movement, visible through the display back, features a hand-engraved gold balance and a 42-hour power reserve, showcasing the brand's finishing quality.
A unique feature is the lateral pusher near 4 o'clock, which starts the movement and enables accurate time-setting.
The brand's high-end watches are considered peerless, though some collectors express concern over lower-end limited editions that might dilute the brand's image.

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Tim Jackson

Sep 6, 2019

They do great stuff in Glashutte. This piece in plat is gorgeous. Congrats! Cheers, Tim

sham1

Sep 6, 2019

And well done on your latest acquisition! I too am a great fan of the brand and almost acquired a Benu Power Reserve like yours in rose gold a couple of years ago when Christine Hutter over dinner insisted that I wore it throughout the meal! I am glad I resisted the temptation to buy it not only because since then they have brought out the spectacular Hamatic and a revised Benu Power Reserve with a vintage logo and thinner hands but also because it allowed me to capture this piece unique watch s

samwan

Sep 6, 2019

I promise to ask my friend to take some nicer pictures....

samwan

Sep 6, 2019

The enamel dials are sublime...

samwan

Sep 6, 2019

Belated congratulations!

samwan

Sep 6, 2019

Lange & Sohne, Mortiz Grossmann and Lang & Heyne

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