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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 Grand Flieger is the Glashuette brand's pilot-watch family, spanning Classic and Airport references that reinterpret the brand's historical aviation chronograph vocabulary for the current catalogue. Key references: Classic Chronograph 6408-02, Classic Automatic 6108-02, Airport Chronograph 6407-06.
  • M2 — Tutima M2 is the brand's rugged professional-watch family, covering chronographs, Pioneer models, Seven Seas divers, and Coastline references with tool-watch positioning. Key references: Chronograph 6450-02, Pioneer 6451-03, Seven Seas 6151-10.
  • Saxon One — Tutima Saxon One is the brand's angular Glashuette sport-watch family, spanning chronograph, ZSM, M Automatic, Lady, and Lady S references with faceted case design. Key references: Saxon One ZSM 6421-09, Chronograph Royal Blue 6420-06, M Automatic 6121-05.

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.

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