Brandt Horology 2011
15 years of fine craft

Time, finely turned. Be part of something built to last. Hand-regulated. Kept for a generation, not a season.

We make and service mechanical wristwatches for men who buy once and keep for life. Every piece is hand-finished in our atelier. We don't chase volume. We've worked this way since 2011.

A piece for the patron

You measure craftsmanship in centuries. Not in seasons.

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You read the reference number before the silhouette — Movement Mk-I, Movement Mk-IV — because that is where the craft lives.

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You are building a small collection that your grandchildren will receive, not a queue at a boutique window.

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You understand that the house Hallmark is an independent seal of finish, not a marketing badge — and you check for it.

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You want to be received by the Maison — a private salon, a master, a conversation — not a sales floor.

Built for men aged 35-65+ — established working professionals, craftsmen, and longtime collectors.

Featured pieces

A selection from the Maison.

Each piece signed by the master who completed it. Numbered, archive-recorded, and available to view in our private salons by appointment of the Concierge.

Hallmark
dress

Dress Watch, Opaline Dial

From our atelier in Glashütte, a hand-wound calibre in a 38mm rose-gold case.

  • Movement Mk-I
complication

Perpetual Calendar, Rose Gold

The perpetual calendar mechanism in this reference was developed over four years in our workshop.

  • Movement Mk-IV
field

Field Watch, Brushed Steel

A matte black dial, Arabic numerals, and a hand-wound movement in a 38mm brushed steel case. No date. No complications.

  • Movement Mk-II SC
pilot

Pilot Chronograph, Steel

Calibre with column-wheel chronograph, 42mm steel case, anti-reflective sapphire.

  • Movement Mk-V
complication

Tourbillon, White Gold

One-minute tourbillon, hand-wound, in an 18-carat white gold case.

  • Movement Mk-VI
strap

Alligator Strap, Navy 20mm

Hand-stitched alligator in midnight navy, with contrast cream stitching. Fits any 20mm lug.

  • Movement Mk-III
Maison founded 2011

Brandt Horology. One uninterrupted line. Ten generations of masters.

It began with a movement that refused to be thrown away.

In 2011, a friend handed me a water-damaged calibre from the 1960s — cracked mainplate, bent escapement wheel, one bridge missing entirely. Most would have binned it. We spent three weeks on it. When it ran again, that was the answer to a question we hadn't quite asked yet.

The workshop opened that autumn with two benches, one regulated timing machine, and a small stock of ebauches sourced from a retiring specialist we'd known for years. We were four people. We still are — four full-time, one part-time on strap and bracelet work. That's not a constraint. It's a choice.

Every calibre that leaves here has been regulated by hand, not by machine average. We use a six-position timing test, not three. The difference rarely shows in the first year. It shows in the tenth.

We work with collectors, engineers, and men who've spent thirty years buying carefully and have no patience for pieces that don't last. Join the community of collectors who've trusted us since our first year — men who read the specs, ask the difficult questions, and come back. That is the client we're here for.

What we don't do: we don't offer same-week turnaround on service work. A movement opened on Monday won't leave before it's ready, and ready takes as long as it takes. We don't cut that short for anyone.

Eduard Brandt

— Eduard Brandt, founder (2011)

Faithful to the escapement, nothing else.

We don't chase volume. We take on what our watchmakers can finish properly, present it without theatre, and stand behind every calibre that leaves the workshop. Be part of something built to last.

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The craftsmen

The hands behind the movement.

Eduard Brandt

Eduard Brandt

Founder & Master Watchmaker

Eduard trained under a Glashütte-school movement specialist for eleven years before opening this atelier in

Gerhard Kohl

Gerhard Kohl

Movement Restoration Lead

Gerhard spent two decades restoring vintage pocket watches before joining the team in 2013.

Thomas Bauer

Thomas Bauer

Case & Dial Finishing

Thomas came from a family silversmithing background and retrained in watch case work in his late thirties.

The collection

Browse the calibres.

Each reference is presented with its movement specifications, finishing notes, and the name of the atelier where it was assembled. Take your time.

The Quest

The Maison, on tour.

A travelling pavilion of Maison heritage — forty pieces from the archive, one master on site, one film. By invitation of the Concierge.

November 2025 — March 2026

Forty pieces tracing the long form of the Maison craft. Master on site Tuesday through Saturday.

Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi · Special pavilion
April — July 2026

Pavilion expanded with the Asian collectors’ loan: twelve pieces never previously shown.

Tokyo Mori Art Museum · Roppongi
August — November 2026

Decorative crafts programme: live enamelling and hand-finishing demonstrations daily.

Hong Kong M+ Museum · West Kowloon
December 2026 — March 2027

Pavilion closing with the Maison’s anniversary commission, presented for the first time.

Shanghai Power Station of Art
Permanent · by appointment

The Heritage Department at the original premises. Tour conducted by an archivist. Maximum six guests per session.

Geneva The Maison · original premises
October 2026 · single weekend

Public lecture: “The Quiet Trade — a history of the Maison archive.” Tickets via the Concierge.

Paris Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Heritage since 2011 A family of masters, ten generations
Decorative crafts Enamel, engraving, gem-setting, hand-finishing
House Hallmark Independent seal of finish
Maison Concierge By appointment, in confidence
Before you enquire

Questions the maison is asked most often.

Service intervals, bespoke commissions, authentication of archive pieces, and what to expect at a private viewing.

01 Where are Brandt Horology watches actually made?

Every piece — from the Dress Watch in opaline dial to the Tourbillon in white gold — is assembled and finished in our workshops. The calibres are hand-wound, the bridges hand-bevelled, the dials hand-guilloché where the reference calls for it. We do not contract out finishing. That is not how this maison works, and it never has been.

02 How long does it take to receive a piece after ordering?

That depends on the reference. A Field Watch in brushed steel, or the Navy alligator strap in 20mm, can be dispatched within two to three weeks. The Perpetual Calendar, the Pilot Chronograph, and any rose gold or white gold reference carry longer lead times — sometimes several months. If you are enquiring about a specific piece, contact us directly and we will give you an honest date.

03 Can I arrange a private viewing before committing to a purchase?

Yes, and for certain references we prefer it. The Tourbillon in white gold, in particular, is not a piece we feel comfortable presenting only through photographs. Write to us through the Contacts page to schedule an appointment. We will arrange a private viewing at a time that suits you — no obligation, no pressure. The maison does not pursue clients.

04 What is your returns policy if the piece is not right for me?

We accept returns within fourteen days of receipt, provided the piece is unworn and in its original presentation box with all accompanying documents. Bespoke commissions and personalised straps are not returnable. If something is wrong — a finishing detail, a strap fit, anything — tell us before you decide to return. Most things can be resolved.

05 How water resistant are your watches, and can I wear one daily?

The Field Watch in brushed steel is rated to 100 metres — suited to everyday wear without reservation. The Dress Watch and the Perpetual Calendar are rated to 30 metres, which covers ordinary exposure but not swimming or diving. The Pilot Chronograph sits at 50 metres. Water resistance figures for each reference are listed in the accompanying documentation.

06 Do you offer a service programme for pieces bought years ago?

We do. A mechanical watch needs attention every five to eight years under normal wear — sooner if the piece is used hard or stored badly. Send the watch to us, or bring it in by appointment, and our watchmaker will assess the calibre, report on what it needs, and proceed only with your agreement. We also restore older pieces from the maison archive. Some of those jobs take time. We do them properly.

07 Can I commission a bespoke piece — a specific dial, engraving, or strap?

The commission begins with a conversation, as it always has. Reach out through the Contacts page and we will arrange an initial appointment. From there we discuss the complication, the case material, the dial finish — grand feu enamel, guilloché, lacquered — and any hand-engraving or personalisation you have in mind. Depending on complexity, a bespoke piece will spend between eighteen months and three years in the workshop. You will correspond directly with the watchmaker throughout.

08 How do I authenticate a Brandt Horology piece bought at auction or inherited?

The maison holds archive records for pieces produced since our founding. If you have acquired a watch through auction, inheritance, or private sale and wish to verify its provenance, bring it in or send us the reference number and movement serial. We will cross-check against our records and issue a certificate of authenticity where the piece checks out. There is no charge for this. Provenance matters to us as much as it does to you.

References

Filter by complication, case material, dial finish.

From a hand-wound dress watch to a full perpetual calendar — the catalogue is arranged for the collector who reads before he decides.

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Complexity
Material
Finish
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dress

Dress Watch, Opaline Dial

From our atelier in Glashütte, a hand-wound calibre in a 38mm rose-gold case.

complication

Perpetual Calendar, Rose Gold

The perpetual calendar mechanism in this reference was developed over four years in our workshop.

field

Field Watch, Brushed Steel

A matte black dial, Arabic numerals, and a hand-wound movement in a 38mm brushed steel case. No date.

pilot

Pilot Chronograph, Steel

Calibre with column-wheel chronograph, 42mm steel case, anti-reflective sapphire.

complication

Tourbillon, White Gold

One-minute tourbillon, hand-wound, in an 18-carat white gold case.

strap

Alligator Strap, Navy 20mm

Hand-stitched alligator in midnight navy, with contrast cream stitching. Fits any 20mm lug.

strap

Calfskin Strap, Burgundy 18mm

Box-calf in deep burgundy, hand-stitched, 18mm. The taper is cut by hand in our atelier.

dress

Guilloché Dress Watch, Platinum

The dial is hand-guilloché in a clous de Paris pattern — forty hours of work before the hands go on.

service

Standard Movement Service

Full disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, and regulated timing.

service

Chronograph Service, Column-Wheel

Column-wheel and vertical-clutch chronograph movements need careful hands.

strap

Woven NATO Strap, Grey-Green 20mm

A woven nylon NATO in muted grey-green — close to a British military shade, without being a reproduction.

accessory

Single Watch Winder, Walnut

Solid walnut casing, single rotor, quiet motor — around 650 turns per day, which covers most automatic

service

Vintage Restoration Consultation

Bring in a piece — inherited, bought at auction, found in a drawer.

complication

Minute Repeater, Yellow Gold

The minute repeater is the most demanding complication we produce.

complication

Equation of Time, Steel

The equation of time display shows the difference between mean solar time and true solar time — a

1755 · Maison founded 1810 · First signature piece documented 1839 · Royal Order of the craft 1880 · House Hallmark certified 1932 · First flagship salon 1960 · Ultra-thin signature reference 1979 · Kallista, 130 carats 2005 · Sixteen-element commission 2015 · Anniversary reference, fifty-seven elements 2026 · The Quest, world tour 1755 · Maison founded 1810 · First signature piece documented 1839 · Royal Order of the craft 1880 · House Hallmark certified 1932 · First flagship salon 1960 · Ultra-thin signature reference 1979 · Kallista, 130 carats 2005 · Sixteen-element commission 2015 · Anniversary reference, fifty-seven elements 2026 · The Quest, world tour
Receive the Maison

Heritage asks for time. The conversation begins here.

Write to the Maison Concierge. We do not sell from the website. The Concierge will receive you privately — at the Maison, at a salon in your city, or by correspondence — and answer in the language of craftsmanship, not commerce.

Contact Us

Visit the workshop, write to us, or call during opening hours.

Torriani & Figli Orologeria

Address
2701, Unit 1104 W David H McLeod Blvd, Florence
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+39 055 2741 8836

Opening hours

Mon–Fri10:00 – 17:30
SaturdayBy appointment
SundayClosed

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