Dornblüth & Sohn - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

A small brand from Germany. And by small, I mean 120 pieces a year without the help of CNC machines. This 38.5mm diameter bronze case houses a manufacture caliber Quintus 2010. Twin barrels in series, a mainspring beating at 2.5 Hz deliver a 55-hour power reserve. One should also notice the Malta cross, which helps to provide a constant force. Of course, the finishing is outstanding. On the dial face, the regulator aspect of the watch shines. Not your typical regulator dial where each hand has its own subdial. On top is a power reserve, on the bottom are the hours, and a big minutes and seconds hands are showcased in the middle. All hands are plated in rose gold. The markers are carved by a pantograph and then filled with rose gold or white. It's truly a unique watch! Dornbluth allows you to customize the watch in every aspect. I chose the bronze case, the gold hands and minute marks, and of course, the color of the dial. This customization associated with low volume production have a price. I waited 2 years for my watch. You are put on a real "wait list" :) This watch is good proof that watchmaking is, or can be both an art and a science.