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topcat30093 · 30 July 2014, 06:11 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.
http://www.zeitwinkel.ch/our-watches...inkel-273/?L=1

Thank you

Kind Regards

Tony

mr_gray · 30 July 2014, 07:45 PM

never heard of them but lovely looking watch. super nice. really like the recess on the lug and the profile. dial layout very nice too. reminds me of the dorneuth (sp?) german watches described in another thread i read here on other watches this morning.

pricey?

drhr · 31 July 2014, 03:30 AM

They're nice, typical german engineering and quality, dials are mesmerizing, wear on the larger side, some say a bit pricey for what you get but I disagree, they are luxury items after all . . .

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 31 July 2014, 06:54 AM

Interesting look but I cant really get over the brand name.
I would rather get a Nomos

topcat30093 · 31 July 2014, 07:48 AM

Thanks Michael for the photos of your 082.

How long have you owned yours, whats it like as an everyday watch?

How did you learn about the brand?

drhr · 31 July 2014, 08:37 AM

Quite welcome Tony. I had the watch for about a year but moved it out recently because it just wore a tad large for my liking. It was the smaller 39 mm model but still needed to come down a bit for my wrist (in my eyes). Absent that, it would still be with me probably, daily wearability was fine and it really does ooze beauty and quality. They're putting out some nice stuff imo . . .

14060m · 31 July 2014, 01:10 PM

Nice looking watch

topcat30093 · 31 July 2014, 06:10 PM

Michael, do you mean in diameter or height of the watch?

drhr · 1 August 2014, 03:00 AM

Both Tony, though in my experience a thinner watch will allow a larger diameter watch on my wrist. The AP 15202 Ultra Thin Jumbo is a good example - larger but thinner than the 15450 so feels/looks better to me. If the Zeitwinkel was thinner, it could've worked better for me too I think . . .

topcat30093 · 1 August 2014, 04:40 AM

Well we shall find out…………

I have just placed my order :-)

drhr · 1 August 2014, 07:08 AM

Oh, cool, congrats on that!!!

KINGROLESAR · 6 August 2014, 11:49 AM

Does the founder of Chronoswiss Mr. Lang have any involvement with this company?

Peter. E · 6 August 2014, 09:58 PM

He does not.

KINGROLESAR · 6 August 2014, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter. E

He does not.

Thank you Sir. Very German

Love the way the movement has been handled looks both robust and attractive.

Peter. E · 7 August 2014, 04:47 AM

Thank you too, Drew.

Kind Regards

Peter

Peter. E · 7 August 2014, 04:48 AM

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topcat30093 · 10 August 2014, 01:22 AM

The 273 has arrived.

But unfortunately due to some late developments, apart from checking that all was in order. I have not had a chance to even take it from the box. As the day after it arrived we left early to start our holiday.

So mixed thoughts, but at least I can take a proper look at my leisure upon our return.

Hopefully, more to follow in a couple of weeks time.

In the meantime my Patek Philippe 5167 fulfils the role admirably :)

30 July 2014, 06:11 PM	#1
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Zeitwinkel, Swiss watch brand with in house movement 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. http://www.zeitwinkel.ch/our-watches...inkel-273/?L=1 Thank you Kind Regards Tony __________________

31 July 2014, 03:30 AM	#3
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	They're nice, typical german engineering and quality, dials are mesmerizing, wear on the larger side, some say a bit pricey for what you get but I disagree, they are luxury items after all . . . Attached Images

31 July 2014, 07:48 AM	#5
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Thanks Michael for the photos of your 082. How long have you owned yours, whats it like as an everyday watch? How did you learn about the brand? __________________

31 July 2014, 01:10 PM	#7
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Nice looking watch __________________

31 July 2014, 06:10 PM	#8
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Michael, do you mean in diameter or height of the watch? __________________

30 July 2014, 07:45 PM	#2
mr_gray "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: steve Location: sydney Watch: SMURF Posts: 653	never heard of them but lovely looking watch. super nice. really like the recess on the lug and the profile. dial layout very nice too. reminds me of the dorneuth (sp?) german watches described in another thread i read here on other watches this morning. pricey?

31 July 2014, 06:54 AM	#4
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Interesting look but I cant really get over the brand name. I would rather get a Nomos

31 July 2014, 08:37 AM	#6
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Quite welcome Tony. I had the watch for about a year but moved it out recently because it just wore a tad large for my liking. It was the smaller 39 mm model but still needed to come down a bit for my wrist (in my eyes). Absent that, it would still be with me probably, daily wearability was fine and it really does ooze beauty and quality. They're putting out some nice stuff imo . . .

1 August 2014, 03:00 AM	#9
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Both Tony, though in my experience a thinner watch will allow a larger diameter watch on my wrist. The AP 15202 Ultra Thin Jumbo is a good example - larger but thinner than the 15450 so feels/looks better to me. If the Zeitwinkel was thinner, it could've worked better for me too I think . . .

1 August 2014, 04:40 AM	#10
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Well we shall find out………… I have just placed my order :-) __________________

1 August 2014, 07:08 AM	#11
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,225	Oh, cool, congrats on that!!!

6 August 2014, 11:49 AM	#12
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	Does the founder of Chronoswiss Mr. Lang have any involvement with this company? __________________ "Raise your glass high, those here for those not with but a sigh; for enjoy each day, it comes but once, then quickly to the past as it must" - King Rolesar 03

6 August 2014, 09:58 PM	#13
Peter. E "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	He does not.

7 August 2014, 04:47 AM	#15
Peter. E "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	Thank you too, Drew. Kind Regards Peter

7 August 2014, 04:48 AM	#16
Peter. E "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Peter Location: Switzerland Posts: 3	.

10 August 2014, 01:22 AM	#17
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	The 273 has arrived. But unfortunately due to some late developments, apart from checking that all was in order. I have not had a chance to even take it from the box. As the day after it arrived we left early to start our holiday. So mixed thoughts, but at least I can take a proper look at my leisure upon our return. Hopefully, more to follow in a couple of weeks time. In the meantime my Patek Philippe 5167 fulfils the role admirably :) __________________

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