Glashütte Original

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...  

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

Here is a GO picture of their very first "Assmann" illustrating the principle: Marcus ...  

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

best regards Georges

That was my nickname in college.

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

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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!

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... 

... 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...