Clock History

Precision, Innovation, and German Craftsmanship Since 1861 🎩 Founding and Early Growth (1861–1880) The Junghans Clock Company was founded in 1861 in Schramberg, in Germany’s Black Forest region, by Erhard Junghans and his brother-in-law, Jakob Zeller-Tobler. Originally named Zeller & Junghans, the company initially produced clock components—especially brass parts—rather than complete timepieces. Following Erhard Junghans’ […]

When you think of iconic German clockmaking, images of elaborate cuckoo clocks nestled deep within the Black Forest often come to mind. But behind the charming carved facades and the cheerful cuckoo calls, there’s an unsung hero keeping everything running smoothly: the Regula movement. While not a household name like Junghans or Kienzle, the Regula […]

🕰️ From Swabian Roots to Global Innovation in Timekeeping ⏳ A Humble Beginning in the Heart of Germany The Kienzle Clock Company—one of Germany’s most iconic and long-lived horological firms—was founded in 1883 in the town of Schwenningen, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its founder, Johann Schlenker, originally operated under the […]

Few names in the world of horology are as revered as Gustav Becker. A pioneer of 19th-century German clockmaking, Becker’s clocks have long been admired for their technical quality, tasteful design, and timeless craftsmanship. Over the course of several decades, the Gustav Becker company evolved from a modest workshop into one of the most celebrated […]

Precision, Tradition, and Innovation Since 1922 Franz Hermle & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG is one of the world’s most respected names in traditional German clockmaking. Founded in 1922 in Gosheim, Germany, Hermle has spent over a century mastering the art of precision timekeeping, producing mechanical clock movements and complete timepieces that are treasured around […]

When we think of timeless craftsmanship in horology, few names evoke such respect as Jahresuhrenfabrik, also known to many collectors as JUF or Schatz. Known for their invention and refinement of the 400-day clock, Jahresuhrenfabrik clocks are more than timekeepers—they are heirlooms of mechanical artistry. Their story begins in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest […]

When you think of classic mechanical clocks, few names carry as much nostalgic charm and horological prestige as Kieninger & Obergfell—better known to many as Kundo. With origins in Germany’s Black Forest, this legendary clockmaker left an indelible mark on the world of timekeeping, especially during the golden age of mechanical clocks in the 20th […]