Moritz Grossmann
Glashütte, Germany · Est. 1854
Founded by Carl Moritz Grossmann
Moritz Grossmann was a real 19th-century Glashütte watchmaker of the first rank; the brand bearing his name was revived in 2008 by Christine Hutter. The contemporary manufacture produces watches with signature Grossmann-style components including the handmade proprietary hairspring and the beautifully executed three-quarter plate.
- Founded
- 1854
- Headquarters
- Glashütte, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Revived
Key Collections
- Benu — The brand's core collection, named after the mythical phoenix, featuring the signature Grossmann balance and hand-engraved three-quarter plate.
- Atum — Contemporary collection with a sweeping seconds display and the brand's proprietary hairspring, representing modern Glashütte finishing at its finest.
- Tefnut — Elegant dress watch collection with slim proportions, named after the Egyptian goddess and showcasing the manufacture's hand-applied finishing.
Timeline
- 1854 — The historical Moritz Grossmann establishes his workshop in Glashütte, becoming one of the town's most important 19th-century watchmakers.
- 2008 — Christine Hutter revives the Moritz Grossmann brand in Glashütte, establishing a new manufacture dedicated to artisan watchmaking.
- 2010 — First wristwatch, the Benu, is presented at Baselworld, showcasing the brand's handmade proprietary hairspring.
- 2017 — Moritz Grossmann begins producing its own escapement components, further solidifying its manufacture credentials.
- 2025 — Unveils its most complex watch ever, the Perpetual Calendar, in gold (EUR 83,000) and platinum (EUR 91,800). Releases the Tourbillon Titanium limited to 12 pieces.
- 2026 — Celebrates 200th anniversary of Carl Moritz Grossmann's birth with the Tremblage Gold edition in rose gold and platinum, and the Hamatic Silver-Plated by Friction anniversary edition.
Frequently Asked Questions about Moritz Grossmann
- Who was the original Moritz Grossmann?
- Moritz Grossmann (1826–1885) was one of the most important watchmakers in Glashütte's history. He founded the German School of Watchmaking and developed key techniques still used in Saxon watchmaking.
- Does Moritz Grossmann make its own hairsprings?
- Yes. Moritz Grossmann is one of very few watchmakers producing its own hairsprings in-house — a technically demanding process that most brands outsource to Nivarox.