It’s usually frowned upon to expose yourself in an indecent way, but when it comes to watches, it’s a different story. We genuinely get excited about seeing the intricate mechanics of a proper Haute Horlogerie timepiece dial-side, not just from the backside of a watch. Personally, I always love it when there’s more to see […]
Whenever birthdays or anniversaries are celebrated, brands like to go the extra mile in creating something truly cool or special. These celebratory pieces can become icons in their own right, as they often have special features, unique materials or never-to-be-repeated colour combinations. Omega has done it with the Seamaster, Audemars Piguet with the Royal Oak […]
Born in 1826 in Dresden, Germany, Karl Moritz Grossmann established his watchmaking company in Glashütte in 1854, contributing significantly to the German watch industry’s development. After his demise in 1885, the company ceased production, marking the end of its initial chapter. In 2008, Christine Hutter, a trained watchmaker and former Glashütte Original and A. Lange […]
The brand Moritz Grossmann comes from the renowned German watchmaker Carl Moritz Grossmann, who founded the original company in 1854. Today, Moritz Grossmann is one of the few watch manufacturers based in Glashütte that keeps the German watchmaking tradition alive along with the neighbouring A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original, Nomos, etc. We recently reviewed […]
One of the top five Glashütte brands today, Moritz Grossmann produces exquisite watches with an emphasis on manually crafted details and high-quality in-house movements. Moritz Grossmann is one of the oldest and youngest players on the Glashütte block. Founded by Moritz Grossmann in 1854, it fared an unfortunate fate after the untimely death of its […]
For those who’ve read my previous story on a watch by Moritz Grossmann, it should not come as a surprise I have high regard for the German manufacturer. There’s just something about the ultra-refined style of watchmaking found in the Glashütte region I connect with. Following the incredibly complex Hamatic, which looks almost deceptively simple […]
Have you ever stopped to wonder what music does in movies? Have you ever considered what a movie experience would be without an intriguing soundtrack to support or even elevate the scene? Music evokes emotions and can enhance those on the silver screen big time! Take the scenes where Heath Ledger’s Joker is wreaking havoc […]
To kick things off, this will be a very personal story, and yes, it is about a mechanical watch. When I first got into watchmaking, I knew very little about the history of the industry or the different regions in the world that dominate it. My knowledge came from magazines, movies and TV shows, billboards […]
German high-end watch manufacturer Moritz Grossmann is revered for its clean and delicate style of watchmaking, although it can get very creative from time to time. The quality is absolutely stunning, with incredible attention to detail and a real passion for traditional craftsmanship. The brand also isn’t afraid to tread off the beaten path now […]
Witnessing the entire splendour of our Planet Earth in one single glance is reserved for Astronauts and Cosmonauts only. And I’m pretty sure most of us will never be able to view our home planet from outer space, despite the rise of commercial space flights. However, there is a way to carry Earth with you […]