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Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve
Alright, alright....I have a small confession to make...I have always been captivated by anything that looks vintage and I admired the work of independent watchmakers so when I first saw the timepieces produced by Moritz Grossmann, I was immediately love-struck.
The brand was founded in 1854 in Dresden by Moritz Grossmann, who also initiated and designed the curriculum for the German School of Watchmaking in 1878. The present manufacture was established in 2008 by Christine Hutter, a marketing guru who emerged from Wempe and Lange & Sohne, with support from her family.
The new timepieces were launched under a couple of series, among which were the Atum and Benu lines. Without much ado, here are some pictures of the Benu Power Reserve in rose gold that I was fortunate to acquire:
First of all, note the immaculate packaging
The Benu Power Reserve has a neoclassic style and a prominently featured two-colored power reserve indicator
The generously-proportioned sapphire crystal back has an anti-reflective coating. Notice the 2/3 plate...
There is a pusher just under the crown serving as the train-setting starter. Notice also the butterfly clasp that secure the watch firmly on the wrist
The Benu sitting snugly with other rose gold pieces, some from the same town!
The 100.2 Caliber movement is equipped with the newly developed Grossmann balance
I especially like the elegantly tapered lugs, the Arabic, Breguet-style indices, the crisp minute scale and the hands that are polished to a high gloss
Hope you have enjoyed the pictures.
Sam
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Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve
Alright, alright....I have a small confession to make...I have always been captivated by anything that looks vintage and I admired the work of independent watchmakers so when I first saw the timepieces produced by Moritz Grossmann, I was immediately love-...
Thanks Jester
Correct. The manufacture produces just over 100 pieces each year, all models included. Best Sam
Thanks...
When the watch is 'stopped', does it simply disengage the minute hand/second hand while the movement is still ticking or the movement actually STOP?
Good question....I have to try out myself to find out the answer
When I pull the crown to re-set the watch, the whole movement stops. Sam
Wait...
Now I'm slightly confused. So pulling out the crown AND pushing the button at 4 would both stop the time?
Pulling the crown will stop the movement
and enable adjustment of the hour and minute hands. Pushing the button will activate the movement. Sorry to have confused you. Sam
VERY interesting...
So pulling out the crown will STOP the movement but pushing the crown back in will NOT re-start the movement. Instead one needs to push the button to restart! Can't wait to see it! Congrats again Sam. Looks like a real winner and fit in PERFECTLY with you...
Exactly
Pushing the button will enable the crown to engage again. I think that is very neat. I will bring the watch for you to play around next time we meet. Sam
This is indeed VERY neat!
On various watches where I can pull out the crown to stop the time, I found it frustrating to set the PERFECTLY precise time, then upon pushing the crown back in, accidentally turn the crown slightly during the process such that the unintentional 'additio...
Congrats, good choice!
The watch reminds me the older Union Glashuette watches from the Bergter series: arabical numbers, Eisenbahn-Minuterie etc. Is there a Lang&Heyne in the upper line of your pretty box? Yours, Adam
you have sharp eyes
The Lang and Heyne is Frederich III in 40 mm. It is one of my four pieces of the brand. Best Sam
Man can easy recognise that Brand
from their unique hands! Please more pics!! Cheers, Adam
Fantastic collection, Sam! RESPECT!
My favourite one is the Number 2 with black dial, rose gold. Is the number 27 a monopusher chrono? Every watch is individually numbered? Yours, Adam
yes...the brand produces around 40 timepieces each year so everyone of them
Is uniquely numbered, though may not be of the same metal. Yes, that one is a monopusher chronograph in PT with enamel dial and one of my favorites. Best Sam
Great movement...
Thanks for profiling this brand. I didn't know much about them. The movement is exceptional!
Great collection Sam!
And thanks for sharing this new purchase with us! A new brand I have not heard of - fantastic movement and a very nice watch Enjoy in the best of health! Cheers Robin
Thanks Robin
I believe the Lange people do not want to talk much about them as Christine led a whole team to the new manufacture and that was seen as a defection... Two more incoming in the pipeline! Best Sam
A brand I didn't really know about
This watch is really interesting, the hands, the crown's shape... and this movement looks wide and beautiful. They succeeded to mix modern elements (numerals, PR indicator....) with a classical case. It is a beautiful watch Sam, congratulations! Cheers, M...
Congratulations! I like your taste!
I read an article about Moritz in a watch magazine...Interesting! Constantin
Thank you for your flattering compliment
I really started learning about watches ever since I joined this site :) Sam
I have liked these MG timepieces....
from the first time I saw them, and this may be my favorite. Just a beautiful dial and sublime movement. Your L&H collection is also nothing to sneeze at. Darren
yes.....initially i thought
I would prefer the Atum line but when i saw them in the flesh, i realized they are too similar to the Laurent Ferriers so I went for the Benu. Regards Sam
Kudos, Sam...
...you have a magnificent eye for elegant watches. Thank you for bringing this story to us. Cheers, pplater.
Aiya....that's flattering
I am still learning......and still paying tuition fees :) Best Sam
Beautiful timepiece.
The movement looks fantastic, love it. When I visited GO, I could see the Moritz Grossmann building from where we were having lunch, and I remember wondering what was going to come out form their workshop, now I can see it. Very nice job. Congratulations....