Sternglas
Hamburg, Germany · Est. 2016
Founded by Dustin Fontaine
Sternglas is a German watch brand founded in 2016 in Hamburg, specialising in affordable Swiss-movement watches with minimalist Bauhaus-influenced dials. Inspired by the aesthetic of German precision instruments from the 1930s and 1940s, the brand offers clean, legible designs at accessible price points.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Naos — Minimalist dress watch with Bauhaus-inspired design, clean dial with applied indices, and slim profile — the brand's signature collection.
- Hamburg — A refined chronograph with mid-century German design cues, named after the brand's home city.
- Marus — Field watch collection with a sportier aesthetic, featuring Arabic numerals and a more casual design suitable for outdoor wear.
Timeline
- 2016 — Dustin Fontaine founds Sternglas in Hamburg, Germany, launching via crowdfunding with a Bauhaus-inspired minimalist watch.
- 2018 — Successful crowdfunding and direct-to-consumer launch establishes the brand as a leading German microbrand.
- 2020 — Expands the collection to include automatic movements (Miyota-powered) alongside the original quartz offerings.
- 2023 — Grows into one of Germany's most recognised independent watch brands, with distribution expanding beyond online direct sales.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sternglas
- What movements does Sternglas use?
- Sternglas uses Japanese Miyota movements — both quartz and automatic — offering reliability and value in line with the brand's accessible pricing philosophy.
- What does 'Sternglas' mean?
- Sternglas is German for 'star glass,' evoking the clarity of a watch crystal and the brand's Hamburg origins.