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Zeitwinkel, Swiss watch brand with in house movement

Jul 31, 2014,13:46 PM
 

I would be keen to hear from any member who has had experience of a reasonably new Swiss brand called Zeitwinkel

The manufacturer was created by two gentleman (Peter & Max) in 2006 and their first watch was released in 2009.

They have created their own in-house movement.

I met with Peter last week and we spoke at length about the brand & the Swiss watch business in general.

They produce approx 500 pieces per annum and the model that I an interested in is their 273 with the silver dial.

The base plate is produced using German silver.

I have added a link to their website and in particular the 273.

Please let me know your thoughts & any input from current or previous owners.
www.zeitwinkel.ch

Thank you

Kind Regards

Tony



[ corrected the link DCO 2.8.2014 ]

This message has been edited by DonCorson on 2014-08-02 04:08:44


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I'm affraid the link is wrong;-)

 
 By: de Owar : August 1st, 2014-04:54
But their watches look fine, I'm unsure about their in-house movement. A truely in-house mov. with 500 pieces/year wouldn't be sustainable, as development might cost millions in CHF, if I'm correct. Do they sell movements for other brands?

Zeitwinkel movements

 
 By: DonCorson : August 2nd, 2014-04:05
The Zeitwinkel movements were designed for Zeitwinkel by Les Artisans Horlogiers several years ago. With the demise of Les Artisans Horlogiers I don't know who is producing them now, but as I understand the succession of the production of all the Les Arti... 

Zeitwinkel Movements

 
 By: Peter. E : August 2nd, 2014-09:34
Les Artisans Horlogers were assigned with the development of two calibers for Zeitwinkel, but it was Zeitwinkel itself who conducted the "prototypage" and finished the construction of the movements in St-Imier and who is in charge of their production! In ... 

Thank you for the replies so far……

 
 By: Topcat30093 : August 2nd, 2014-15:42
I hope to get a better look at the 273 next week. I have to admit to being intrigued by the brand from the moment that I saw an article about both the watch and the brand. Advertising, I am pleased to say doesn't worry me in the slightest. I am far more i... 

Zeitwinkel...

 
 By: jedimaster99 : August 2nd, 2014-16:06
Or Google 'zeitwinkel watches' or similar. Very nice watches. Vive la Suisse! =8^{D>

I have a 181° model that I bought a few years ago...

 
 By: Dave G : August 15th, 2014-21:26
Stylistically it is quite conservative, and at 42.5mm fills my wrist. I bought it from an AD when I lived in Kuala Lumpur who was very knowledgeable and we spent a lot of time discussing the firm, construction of the watch, etc. The movement is what attra...  

Thanks Dave……..

 
 By: Topcat30093 : August 16th, 2014-06:15
Thanks Dave for both your input & photos. I would be very interested to read what your thoughts are, about the watch. Are you pleased with it etc? I did the 273, but due to a delay with the delivery, courier fault, unfortunately the watch arrived with... 

I owned a 082 (which i'm now selling).

 
 By: Ed. W : August 20th, 2014-19:38
However, my particular example was 39mm which was very good for my 6.25 inch wrist. The dial is interesting but I think it's a matter of taste, the 273 and 181 have plain dials which I think suit the overall sober characteristic of the watch better than t...