Since its founding in 1961, the company has focused on high-quality, mechanical watches. When certified engineer Lothar Schmidt acquired the company in 1994, he ushered in a new era of technological development. The list of innovations is impressive, the most significant of which are:
Ar-Dehumidifying Technology (1995, chronograph 203 Ti Ar)
– Functional reliability and freedom from fogging –
Black Hard Coating
– High quality coating – only in combination with TEGIMENT –
Captive Safety Bezel (2008, diving watch U1000)
DIAPAL (2001, The Frankfurt Financial District Watch in white gold)
– The lubricant-free anchor escapement –
HYDRO (1996, diving watch 403 HYDRO, EZM 2)
– Reflection-free under water readable –
Magnetic Field Protection (1994, model 244)
– Accuracy of the watch –
[Q] Technology
– Shielding of electromagnetic pulses –
TEGIMENT (2003, chronograph 756)
– Greatly increased scratch-resistance thanks to surface hardening –
Temperature Resistance Technology (1998, chronograph 303 KRISTALL)
– Accurate between temperatures from minus 45°C up to 80°C –
These innovations are currently available exclusively in our watches. And there's no limit on innovation. The best is yet to come.