Jochen Benzinger
Pforzheim, Germany · Est. 1984
Founded by Jochen Benzinger
Jochen Benzinger is a German master engraver and watchmaker based in Ispringen, near Pforzheim, known internationally for his extraordinary skeletonised and hand-engraved movements. Working with established brands and as an independent, Benzinger is considered one of the finest artisans in contemporary fine watchmaking.
- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- Pforzheim, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Skeleton — Hand-skeletonised and engraved movements built on modified ETA and Unitas base calibres, Benzinger's signature specialty.
- Guilloché Dials — Hand-guilloché dials produced on century-old rose and straight-line engines, supplied to independent brands and used in Benzinger's own watches.
- Subscription Series — Limited numbered series sold directly and through partners, combining bespoke dial work with classical case architecture.
Timeline
- 1978 — Jochen Benzinger begins his training at the Pforzheim Goldsmiths' School.
- 1984 — Founds his own workshop in Pforzheim, initially working for the local jewellery industry.
- 1995 — Shifts focus toward guilloché and hand-skeletonisation for watch brands including IWC, Chronoswiss and Glashütte Original.
- 2005 — Releases watches under his own name, combining skeletonised movements with hand-engraved dials.
- 2015 — Expands a long-running relationship with Fabergé, producing guilloché work for their Imperial eggs and jewellery watches.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jochen Benzinger
- What is Jochen Benzinger known for?
- Hand guilloché, engraving and skeletonisation. Benzinger is regarded as one of the finest engine-turning artisans working today, producing dials and skeletonised movements for his own brand and for many established houses.
- Where is the Benzinger workshop?
- In Pforzheim, Germany — the historic centre of German jewellery and fine metalwork — where he works with around twenty hand-operated engines, many over a century old.