Manufactory

  • The manufactory

    Where time is created

    At Glashütte Original modern technology meets traditional craft skills and young talents meet long-time experience.
09/12/2016

Under the sign of excellence since 1845

Glashütte Original embodies the highest level of German watchmaking art.

A culture of excellence and creativity has been established here over many generations. It continues to inspire us to this day, constantly driving us to innovate and develop new products.

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  • Manmade masterpieces

    A team boasting manifold talents and unique skills is dedicated to uphold Glashütte Original’s reputation and keep developing the art of Saxon watchmaking.

    More about the Glashütte Original team

  • The dial manufactory

    The artistic faces of our watches are crafted at our very own dial manufactory.

    More about our dial manufactory

Manufactory tour

Behind the glass walls of our manufactory building lies the soul of Glashütte Original: the elaborate production and careful assembly of thousands of delicate individual parts. We cordially invite you to take a look behind the scenes of our watchmaking processes.

Discover our manufactory
Manufactory (Slideshow)

How are blued screws made?

The tiny steel screws are first polished until glossy, then heated to approx. 290°C. This sees them change colour from grey to red to cornflower blue.