Description
Moritz Grossmann HAMATIC Silver-Plated by Friction
The Moritz Grossmann HAMATIC Silver-Plated by Friction marks the beginning of a remarkable anniversary year for the Glashütte manufactory, honouring the 200th birthday of its founder, born on 27 March 1826. More than a commemorative release, this limited edition reflects the enduring influence of Moritz Grossmann himself, a watchmaker, scientist, author and pioneer whose ideas helped shape both German horology and the identity of Glashütte. In this special model, the modern manufactory channels that legacy into a watch of rare technical character and quiet refinement.
At its heart is the manufactory calibre 106.0, an automatic movement built around an unconventional hammer winding system. Rather than relying on a conventional central rotor, the HAMATIC employs a pendulum-style hammer weight, drawing on a historical concept that has been reworked with the ingenuity and precision expected from Moritz Grossmann today. The result is a movement that feels intellectually satisfying as well as mechanically distinctive, combining old-world inspiration with thoroughly modern execution. This exclusive calibre also features stop seconds for precise setting and is regulated in five positions, underscoring the manufactory’s commitment to chronometric integrity.
The visual identity of this edition is just as compelling as its movement. Its silver-plated by friction dial is created using a rare historic technique that only a handful of specialists still practise. Through the careful hand application of pastes and powders, the dial is given a fine-grained, velvety surface that plays softly with light. The texture carries an understated radiance, with shifting tones of gloss and matt that reward close inspection. Against this delicate backdrop, the cool blue numerals and scales create a poised contrast, while the vintage “M. GROSSMANN” logo, rendered as it appeared in 1875, reinforces the model’s strong connection to the maison’s heritage.
This watch also introduces a subtle but notable first for the HAMATIC line, with Arabic numerals replacing the Roman numerals used previously. The change lends the dial a slightly different rhythm, one that feels both more immediate and more intimate, while still preserving the classical restraint for which Moritz Grossmann is admired. The manually crafted hands in blue annealed steel provide a fitting complement, carrying the unmistakable Grossmann signature through their slender form, lustrous finish and exceptional artisanal detail.
Turning the watch over reveals a movement architecture rich in hallmarks associated with Moritz Grossmann’s tradition. The large balance wheel, index pointer with poising screw, raised screws and the straight cut of the plate all speak to the founder’s historical design language. These features are brought to life through untreated German silver, hand engraving, broad horizontal Glashütte ribbing, double-band snailing on the mainspring barrel and raised gold chatons secured with pan-head screws. Every surface and component reflects a level of hand-finishing that places this piece firmly among the most distinguished expressions of contemporary independent German watchmaking.
Housed in a white gold case measuring 41.0 mm and limited to just 18 pieces, the HAMATIC Silver-Plated by Friction is an anniversary watch of genuine depth and collectable significance. The special “1826” engraving on the balance cock ties the edition directly to the birth year of Moritz Grossmann, while the blue kudu leather strap completes the watch with an appropriately understated touch of character. Released on 26 March 2026, this model stands not simply as a tribute to the past, but as a confident continuation of a watchmaking philosophy that remains rare, thoughtful and deeply human.
Technical Specifications
- Reference
- Movement
- Moritz Grossmann manufactory calibre 106.0
- Automatic winding
- Regulated in five positions
- 312 parts
- 38 jewels, including 3 in screwed gold chatons
- Lever escapement
- Oscillator
- Shock-resistant Grossmann balance with four inertia screws and two poising screws
- Nivarox 1 balance spring
- Balance diameter: 10.0 mm
- Frequency: 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour
- Power Reserve
- 72 hours when fully wound
- Functions
- Hours and minutes
- Small seconds with stop seconds
- Operating Elements
- Crown in 750/000 gold for winding and time setting
- Case
- Three-part case in 750/000 white gold
- Diameter: 41.0 mm
- Height: 11.35 mm
- Movement Dimensions
- Diameter: 36.4 mm
- Height: 5.15 mm
- Dial
- Brass dial
- Engraved
- Set in blue
- Silver-plated by friction
- Hands
- Manually crafted from steel
- Annealed to a blue hue
- Crystal and Display Back
- Sapphire crystal
- Antireflective coating on one side
- Strap
- Hand-stitched blue kudu leather strap
- Prong buckle in 750/000 gold
- Special Features
- Grossmann balance
- Click pawl in reduction gear
- Adjustment with Grossmann micrometer screw on cantilevered balance cock
- Pillar movement with 2/3 plate and pillars made of untreated German silver
- Hand-engraved 2/3 plate and cantilevered balance cock
- Wide, horizontal Glashütte ribbing
- Double-band snailing on the mainspring barrel
- Raised gold chatons with pan-head screws
- Separately removable clutch winding mechanism
- Stop seconds for hand setting
- Automatic winding with oscillating hammer
- Bidirectional click wheels
- Idler with pawl clicks
- Manual yoke winder
- Special “1826” engraving on balance cock
- Limited Edition
