From my archive: Assmann 3
Eleven years ago, during a GO exhibition in Salzburg, I had the chance to take pictures of the wonderful "J. Assmann 3" with flying tourbillon and retrograde calendar. With its skeletonized movement and case that can be worn both on the wrist and as a poc...
Nice, but it sure would be.............
strange carrying a pocket watch that had lugs for a strap also.
No, the round case could be taken out of its "carrier"
Here is a GO picture of their very first "Assmann" illustrating the principle: Marcus ...
Lovely extravagant timepiece. I really would like to see more often hunter case backs in the coming years
Thanks for sharing with us these nice shots of a rare timepiece. Best wishes Alkiro
Why stop after College?
You can always change your avatar on here too. I bet you could find a suitable picture if you Google "Assmann" too ;-)
Thanks for sharing this interesting piece!
I suppose GO is no longer in the business of making 'outlandish' watches like this one but it's a great reminder of what has been!
Those were very interesting years when G.O. were seeking for their place in the western watchmaking world after the GDR years.
The Assmann pieces were certainly targeted at showcasing the abilities of the manufacture and to establish its reputation. But I wonder in how far the motivation to make these extravagant models was also pointed inwards. It might well be that after more t...
I am sure you are right ....
... not only a sign of strength to the world outside, but also to the local watchbuilding community. You know, that at Glashütte and Dresden, all watchmakers know each other. Therefore, I, too, think, it was a move by Heinz Pfeifer to demonstrate a reviva...