Tutima
Glashütte, Germany · Est. 1927
Founded by Ernst Kurtz
Tutima was founded in Glashütte in 1927 and produced precision pilot's chronographs for the German Air Force during the Second World War, with surviving examples now highly collectible. The brand continues to produce pilot and sport watches from its Glashütte facility, maintaining the German precision watchmaking tradition.
- Founded
- 1927
- Headquarters
- Glashütte, Germany
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Mid
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Grand Flieger — Tutima's signature pilot's watch, drawing on the brand's heritage of producing aviation chronographs since the Second World War. The Grand Flieger features anti-magnetic properties, a clean Arabic-numeral dial, and robust Glashütte-made movements suited to demanding conditions. It represents the modern evolution of the classic Fliegerchronograph lineage.
- M2 — A contemporary military-inspired chronograph designed to meet the rigorous requirements of NATO armed forces, continuing Tutima's role as an official supplier of pilot's watches. The M2 features a titanium or stainless steel case, column-wheel chronograph movement, and anti-reflective sapphire crystal. It reflects the brand's tradition of building tools for professionals.
- Saxon One — Tutima's elegant dress-watch line, celebrating the fine watchmaking tradition of Glashütte. The Saxon One features three-quarter plates, Glashütte stripes, and blued screws typical of the region's highest craft standards. It represents a more refined, less utilitarian side of the brand.
Timeline
- 1927 — The Urofa watch factory is established in Glashütte, Saxony, forming the foundation of what becomes Tutima.
- 1941 — Tutima begins producing the Fliegerchronograph for the German Luftwaffe, establishing its reputation for precision aviation timekeeping.
- 1945 — The Glashütte factory is destroyed at the end of the Second World War, forcing operations to restart from scratch.
- 1970 — The Tutima brand name is officially registered, consolidating the company's identity.
- 2008 — Tutima relocates production fully back to Glashütte, reaffirming its roots in the historic German watchmaking village.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tutima
- Is Tutima a genuine Glashütte watchmaker?
- Yes, Tutima Uhrenfabrik is based in Glashütte, Saxony, and assembles its watches there using movements that meet the Glashütte origin requirements. The brand traces its roots to the Urofa factory founded in 1927, making it one of the historic watchmaking names from this German watchmaking centre.
- What makes Tutima famous in the aviation watch world?
- Tutima's reputation in aviation stems from its production of the Fliegerchronograph for the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War, and its subsequent supply of pilot's chronographs to NATO forces. The M2 model continues to serve as official equipment for NATO and Bundeswehr pilots today.