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...
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...