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 pocket watch, it is a truly unique timepiece.

One or two days later, two criminals assaulted the exhition, smashing the showcases with a hammer and stealing many watches, among them this Assmann and others from the GO museum collection. Luckily, the robbers lost one of their bags during their hasty escape, so the Assmann was saved. I never got to know whether the rest of the booty could be secured as well.

When browsing through my HD folders, I found these pictures which I'd like to share with you:

Marcus

Nice, but it sure would be.............

By: Thomas_3 : September 27th, 2017-12:25

strange carrying a pocket watch that had lugs for a strap also.

No, the round case could be taken out of its "carrier"

By: Marcus Hanke : September 27th, 2017-12:28

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

By: Alkiro1 : September 27th, 2017-12:48

Thanks for sharing with us these nice shots of a rare timepiece. Best wishes Alkiro

a very unique, impressive and beautiful timepiece, thanks for sharing with us Marcus.

By: georgeszaslavsky : September 27th, 2017-12:57

best regards Georges

What are the odds?

By: nowhere man : September 27th, 2017-17:07

That was my nickname in college.

Why stop after College?

By: Bounce781 : September 28th, 2017-01:55

You can always change your avatar on here too. I bet you could find a suitable picture if you Google "Assmann" too ;-)

Hi Marcus, nice to see you AGAIN after so many years.

By: zmxu : September 28th, 2017-21:14

Thanks for sharing this interesting piece!

By: KMII : September 29th, 2017-00:47

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.

By: stromer : October 1st, 2017-02:00

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 ....

By: Marcus Hanke : October 17th, 2017-08:12

... 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...