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Looking forward to see your Benzinger 's!
Yes,Lange is much more hand finishing than GO. Although technically GO's movements are impressive!
Dornblüth makes beautiful watches but it is hard to do better than Lange on movement finishing.
Dornblüth makes beautiful watches but it is hard to do better than Lange on movement finishing.
Beautiful collection!
I also have a preference for German watches and their aesthetic (in a general sense because as your collection shows, there’s a lot of variety). German watchmaking is actually what got me into this hobby!
I am also really glad that there are more high-high horology brands now other than ALS like Moritz Grossmann and the new duo Kallinich Claeys. And as someone mentioned below, I love what Kudoke is doing too. I also count Habring2. They’re in Austria but from Dresden.
A truly impressive post 👌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻
And a great collection of German watches 😊👍🏻
If you are looking at former Western Germany, for quite some time Junghans used to be a very popular brand. Coming from the main Western German watch and clock making region in Schwarzwald (in this case Schramberg) they did quite well until the 1990s, and were one of the first players introducing radio controlled clocks and watches. The Mega 1 was a proper technological masterpiece at the time. You were also not allowed to change straps for aftermarket ones, as the strap had the antenna for signal reception for updates 😉
You asked about others. There are a handful that have made it into the thread already, such as Kudoke.
There is Hentschel, too - the brand that brought us out P20 😉…
If you are looking at former Western Germany, for quite some time Junghans used to be a very popular brand. Coming from the main Western German watch and clock making region in Schwarzwald (in this case Schramberg) they did quite well until the 1990s, and were one of the first players introducing radio controlled clocks and watches. The Mega 1 was a proper technological masterpiece at the time. You were also not allowed to change straps for aftermarket ones, as the strap had the antenna for signal reception for updates 😉
I listed over one as a child and some years later got this, not as cool as the Mega 1 but a present I was very glad to receive 😊
The most known pieces of theirs are the Max Bill collection that is again in production, after the latest return from insolvency and they used to supply the postwar German Luftwaffe with pilot’s watches prior to Heuer’s 1550.
They are still / again producing in the historical manufacture in Schramberg and there are two museums there, a watch and car museum (very heavy on Junghans) as well as a dedicated museum at the manufacture.
Another one not mentioned is Wempe, a house brand of the famous watch and jewelry retailer. IIRC manufactured in Glashütte as well.
Hentschel is a top artisanal brand.
I missed unfortunately the WPS 20 édition 😪.
As for Junghans, many of their current offerings are penalized IMO by a very unattractive date placement (small movement syndrom) 🤔.
I have however a quartz alarm clock from Junghans since more than 30 years ...and still working fine 😍
As for Junghans, many of their current offerings are penalized IMO by a very unattractive date placement (small movement syndrom) 🤔.
I have however a quartz alarm clock from Junghans since more than 30 years ...and still working fine 😍
Agreed on the date placement 😊👍🏻
There are some handwound Max Bills without a date - probably the ones to have. And I guess an in house movement is not on the cards for the moment 🤷🏻♂️
Absolutely love your German watch brand theme and collection aesthetic!
Having been born in Germany and been exposed to their perfectionism, I completely understand your choices. I really admire your focus in collecting . Have to say, I have me considering trading a few watches for that new GO, it presents such value and beauty.
Thanks,Larry !
With the exception of Lange,all these brands represent strong value for the money ...and you do not see them on all wrists 🙃😉
A great post, great watches, great pics, great focus on Germans and a huge congrats to a awesome collection.
Crushing on the Benzinger watches
I think they should be getting a lot more love than they are.