The BENU collection from Moritz Grossmann has always represented the brand’s philosophy of timeless craftsmanship rooted in Glashütte tradition. With the release of the BENU Power Reserve White Gold, the manufactory presents a watch that radiates quiet sophistication. Where the Rose Gold version conveys warmth, this White Gold edition offers a cooler, contemporary presence, defined by balance, clarity, and restraint.
The dial of the BENU Power Reserve White Gold demonstrates how small details can transform a watch’s character. The argenté surface combines a matt-textured centre with an Azurage-engraved outer ring, creating subtle contrasts that shift with changing light. Blue appliqué numerals and indices rise delicately from the surface, while newly designed hands, hand-blued in the manufactory, draw the eye with their fine curvature and sharp taper. Together, these details give the dial a distinctive clarity that is elegant yet never overstated.
The defining feature of this model remains its linear power reserve indicator. Positioned beneath 12 o’clock, it provides an instantly legible cue to the watch’s energy state. A two-coloured bar transitions from white to blue as the reserve decreases, its gradual shift offering both a functional reminder and a visual pleasure. This complication is as poetic as it is practical, making the passage of time a tangible experience for the wearer.
Driving the watch is the calibre 100.2, a manual movement enhanced from Grossmann’s original 100.1. Its construction includes a differential gear for the power reserve, a cantilevered balance cock with Grossmann micrometer screw, and a removable winding module. The sapphire case back reveals its extraordinary finishing: hand-engraved components, raised gold chatons secured by screws, and traditional Glashütte decoration that celebrates German watchmaking heritage.
The 41mm case in 18ct white gold brings a refined restraint to the BENU Power Reserve. Its brushed surfaces and slim lugs convey understated luxury, while the distinctive cross-grooved crown reflects the manufactory’s attention to detail. Unlike louder or more elaborate designs, this case complements the movement and dial without overwhelming them, embodying Grossmann’s belief in harmony.
Paired with a hand-stitched kudu leather strap in grey with blue stitching, the watch achieves visual coherence across every element. The strap not only provides comfort but subtly mirrors the colour accents of the dial, ensuring the entire piece feels seamlessly integrated.
For the discerning collector
The Moritz Grossmann BENU Power Reserve White Gold is not designed to impress with extravagance, but to resonate with those who recognise the value of detail, proportion, and authenticity. It is a watch that exemplifies discreet luxury, revealing its beauty not in excess but in the interplay of craftsmanship and design.
For collectors of independent German watchmaking, the BENU Power Reserve White Gold represents the purest expression of what Moritz Grossmann stands for: an unwavering commitment to precision, artistry, and timeless relevance.
