The Art of Watchmaking at MORITZ GROSSMANN
Filmmaker Max Hänsli documents the Grossmann’sche Manufaktur, revealing how MORITZ GROSSMANN constructs its timepieces. The film examines both the technical systems and the workshop culture that sustains this independent brand.
The Experience of Craftsmanship
Each MORITZ GROSSMANN watch reflects decades of horological practice. The artisans at the manufactory build watches through hand-assembly of components, with particular attention to the finishing of movements and case surfaces. Hänsli’s documentary shows this production sequence, demonstrating how specific skills separate independent manufacture from industrial production.
Technical Excellence
MORITZ GROSSMANN watches rely on in-house movements developed and assembled at the manufactory. The film details the specific machines and hand-finishing techniques used in production—from jeweling and perlage to case-side polishing—and shows how these methods affect chronometric performance and longevity.
Artistic Vision
The design of MORITZ GROSSMANN watches balances functional requirements with aesthetic restraint. Dial layouts, hand profiles, and case proportions follow classical proportions rather than trend. Through his documentation, Hänsli captures how finishing choices—applied gold indices, sunburst surfaces, hand-engraved casebacks—serve both visual and functional purposes.
Join the Journey
Understanding MORITZ GROSSMANN requires seeing the workflow from initial design through final regulation. Hänsli’s film shows how specific manufacturing decisions—choice of materials, movement architecture, finishing standards—define the brand’s output. It is a study of how independent manufacture sustains tradition in watchmaking.
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