The Watch: The D. Dornblüth & Sohn 99.1 is independent German watchmaking at its most pure and traditional. D.Dornblüth & Sohn's watchmaking workshop was established in 1999 by Dieter Dornblüth and his son, Dirk.
This example features a sterling silver dial with applied blue Arabic markers mirroring the refined aesthetic of historical deck watches. The steel case measures in at 42mm and 10mm in height, with a 1.6mm sapphire anti-reflective crystal on top. The oversized small seconds display at 6 o'clock gives the dial exceptional balance and legibility. The hands are steel, hand-polished and thermally blued.
The calibre 99.1 is a highly modified ETA 6498 with finishing happening in-house. The movement features a rose gold plated three-quarter plate with hand-engraving of manufactory name and serial number, Geneva stripe finish, double sunburst finish on the crown wheels, and 50 hours of power reserve.
