MORITZ GROSSMANN

The Moritz Grossmann brand has only operated since 2008, when it was founded by watch-industry veteran (and trained watchmaker) Christine Hutter, and presented its first watch in 2010, but the history of the Grossmann name goes back much further. Karl Moritz Grossmann was born in Dresden in 1826 and, alongside Ferdinand Adolph Lange, was one of the pioneers of the watchmaking industry in Glashütte and founded the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte. One of the most exclusive watchmakers in that German horological hub, Moritz Grossmann makes only a several hundred watches per year, its most popular model being the Benu, a classically designed watch made to exacting standards. Moritz Grossmann also dabbles in some high complications, however, like its own version of the flying tourbillon — a German invention. Other highlights include the Atum Pure M, with its eye-catching mesh dial to show off the movement, and the Universalzeit, a world-timer introduced in 2022.As with most high-end watches made in Glashütte, the movements in Moritz Grossman watches feature traditional elements like three-quarter plates, Glashütte ribbing, and hand-engraved balance cocks.

Founded: 2008

Headquarters: Glashütte, Germany

Ownership: Private (Christine Hutter, founder)

Notable models: Benu, Atum, Tefnut

Did you know: Among Moritz Grossmann's many special editions inspired by world events is the "Meet in February" edition, commemorating the historic summit in 2019 between U.S. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.