History

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 […]