Union Glashütte 1893
I have kind of fallen I love with this watch online. It is just under $3k USD.
Does anyone know much about or have a Union Glashütte watch? I know they now fall under the Swatch Group, but I have only heard stuff about their vintage models. While almost all that I have heard about the vintage pieces is great, I am curious how their current models and production are?
Or does anyone have suggestions on similar looking watches with great production and materials for less money?
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Tyler T
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Tallahassee, FL, USA
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19.05 cm
It comes down to design, IMHO. Many of these watches from manufacturers in Glasshütte share a similar austere design. Great if you like function over form, as these watches are conservatively styled, and the effort shows in the details. Movements are in-house, but were originally based on ETA movements.
The only thing I could say against it, and why I don't own one, is that there is a lot of competition, even in Glasshütte itself, in that price category.
If you want to save money and don't mind a standard movement, you may want to look at Pforzheim. Brands like Aristo, Circula, Stowa and a few others are located there. Hanhart may also be an option.