Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve Rose Gold

samwan · 2015-06-03T19:39:08Z

Explore the Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve in rose gold. A neoclassic design with a unique train-setting starter and Caliber 100.2 movement.

samwan

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Author samwan shares his acquisition of the Moritz Grossmann Benu Power Reserve in rose gold, expressing his long-standing admiration for vintage aesthetics and independent watchmaking. This post offers a detailed look at the timepiece, highlighting its neoclassic style, prominent power reserve indicator, and the brand's rich history rooted in German watchmaking.

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Alright, alright....I have a small confession to make...I have always been captivated by anything that looks vintage and I admired the work of independent watchmakers so when I first saw the timepieces produced by Moritz Grossmann, I was immediately love-struck.

The brand was founded in 1854 in Dresden by Moritz Grossmann, who also initiated and designed the curriculum for the German School of Watchmaking in 1878. The present manufacture was established in 2008 by Christine Hutter, a marketing guru who emerged from Wempe and Lange & Sohne, with support from her family.

The new timepieces were launched under a couple of series, among which were the Atum and Benu lines. Without much ado, here are some pictures of the Benu Power Reserve in rose gold that I was fortunate to acquire:

First of all, note the immaculate packaging

The Benu Power Reserve has a neoclassic style and a prominently featured two-colored power reserve indicator

The generously-proportioned sapphire crystal back has an anti-reflective coating. Notice the 2/3 plate...

There is a pusher just under the crown serving as the train-setting starter. Notice also the butterfly clasp that secure the watch firmly on the wrist

The Benu sitting snugly with other rose gold pieces, some from the same town!

The 100.2 Caliber movement is equipped with the newly developed Grossmann balance

I especially like the elegantly tapered lugs, the Arabic, Breguet-style indices, the crisp minute scale and the hands that are polished to a high gloss

Hope you have enjoyed the pictures.

Sam

Key Points from the Discussion

The Benu Power Reserve features a unique train-setting starter pusher under the crown, which stops the movement when the crown is pulled out and requires a separate push to restart, preventing accidental adjustments during crown re-engagement.
The movement, Caliber 100.2, is equipped with a newly developed Grossmann balance, which appears notably large.
The watch successfully blends modern elements like numerals and the power reserve indicator with a classical case design, creating a beautiful and interesting timepiece.
The movement's finishing is highly praised, with VMM noting its fantastic appearance and recalling seeing the Moritz Grossmann building during a visit to Glashütte Original.
The watch's design, including Arabic numerals and the 'Eisenbahn-Minuterie,' reminds Speedie74 of older Union Glashütte watches from the Bergter series.

The Discussion

Jester

Jun 3, 2015

Congrats Sam!

So the push button serve as a start/stop button for the movement?

samwan

Jun 3, 2015

Thanks Jester

Correct. The manufacture produces just over 100 pieces each year, all models included. Best Sam

Jester

Jun 4, 2015

Thanks...