Moritz Grossmann Hamatic Vintage: A Collector's Deep Dive into Caliber 106.0

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Samwan, a discerning collector, shares his acquisition of the Moritz Grossmann Hamatic Vintage, a limited-production timepiece that revives the brand's 1875 logo. His post delves into the watch's classical aesthetics, the innovative Caliber 106.0 movement, and its meticulous finishing. This article explores why the Hamatic's unique design and horological ingenuity continue to captivate enthusiasts a decade later.

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I have always been captivated by the innovative and cleverly-designed movement of the Hamatic, so as soon as the revived German brand announced a limited production of 25 pieces bearing the old 1875 logo, I quickly pulled the trigger.

Reminiscent of old pocket watches, the watch has a classical look - it is housed in white gold with a black dial. What is amazing is that the hands are hand-made, extremely thin (o.1 mm) and practically invisible that one can almost launch a criticism.

Here are some hastily taken smart phone pictures. The watch measures 41 mm x 11.35 mm

And of course, the fascinating Caliber 106.0 movement...

Note the egg-shaped pendulum - the center of gravity lies at the other end of the pivot to give the movement the utmost efficiency - a mere 5 degree turn is enough to set the mainspring in motion.

The finishing is, needless to say, superb - the bridges (made of German silver), chatons and everything is impeccably executed.

Here is a wrist shot...

How does the watch compare to its close sibling - the Benu in platinum (limited to 10 pieces) which bears the modern logo?

Key Points from the Discussion

The Hamatic Vintage, with its 1875 logo, is part of a series of limited editions, including a six-piece steel version commemorating the company's twelve-year anniversary.
Moritz Grossmann is recognized for its diverse and attractive hand styles, as well as unique complications like the Hamatic automatic winding system, the pusher setting mechanism, and the strap-winder.
Some collectors find the thin, silver hands on certain Moritz Grossmann models, including the Hamatic, can pose a legibility challenge despite the watch's overall spectacular design.
The Hamatic's aesthetic, particularly its black dial and Roman indices, draws comparisons to other high-horology pieces such as the A. Lange & Söhne Richard Lange Pour le Mérite and the 1815 200th Anniversary in platinum.
The Hamatic's egg-shaped pendulum is engineered for utmost efficiency, requiring only a 5-degree turn to initiate mainspring winding due to its optimized center of gravity.
A collector is actively considering the recently announced blackened steel Power Reserve model, indicating growing interest in Moritz Grossmann's contemporary offerings.

The Discussion

FabR

Nov 22, 2020

They really got it right with this piece, on both sides— and the hands are just superb in my view!👍Cheers.

samwan

Nov 22, 2020

Absolutely

Both sides are justifiably attractive.

jleno

Nov 22, 2020

Congratulations!

It's notable that MG makes so many different variations of hand styles, and they're all incredibly attractive. Also the number of complications they have created like the Hamatic, pusher system, and strap-winder that are completely unique!

samwan

Nov 22, 2020

The pusher system is clever

Allows accurate time setting...

als1678

Nov 22, 2020

Congratulations!

A masterpiece of watchmaking, nostalgic and technical at the same time. One I am seriously considering myself ...

samwan

Nov 22, 2020

Make the dive!

You will not be disappointed