With the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition „Double Moon Phase,“ UNION GLASHÜTTE expands the 1893 line to include a timepiece that uniquely blends traditional Glashütte watchmaking artistry with modern precision—while simultaneously carrying forward the visionary spirit of company founder Johannes Dürrstein. Since 1893, his ethos has stood for supreme precision, consummate craftsmanship, and the courage to bring extraordinary horological ideas to life. It is precisely this ethos that lives on in this model.
Inspired by historical pocket watches, the timepiece places a fascinating and sophisticated complication center stage: the „Double Moon Phase.“ It simultaneously displays the lunar cycles of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, lending the watch a universal perspective on time—fully in keeping with the watchmaking tradition that has always defined UNION GLASHÜTTE. As the visual centerpiece of the dial, the „Double Moon Phase“ immediately draws the eye and defines the model’s distinctive character.
The design follows a clear, minimalist aesthetic that deliberately gives the complication room to breathe.
The balanced layout creates a sense of calm and elegance, while the open minute track—marked only at two-minute intervals—adds a touch of modern lightness to the classic appearance. The result is a compelling dialogue between historical inspiration and contemporary design.
Particular attention has been paid to the execution of the dial. Visually reminiscent of traditional friction-silvering, it features a warm champagne hue and a finely grained, velvety surface. This finish—inspired by *Haute Horlogerie* techniques—creates a vibrant sense of depth that shifts subtly depending on the light. Engraved Roman numerals enhance this effect with a delicate three-dimensional quality, underscoring the watch’s premium, classic character. A brown leather strap harmoniously echoes these warm tones, stylishly rounding off the design.
At its heart beats the newly developed manual-winding caliber UNG-58.S2, offering an authentic experience of traditional Glashütte watchmaking. The act of winding the watch daily becomes a mindful ritual, forging a personal connection between the wearer and the timepiece. The three-quarter plate—fully manufactured, finished, and assembled in Glashütte—exemplifies the watchmaker’s extensive in-house production capabilities while defining the movement’s distinctive appearance.
The integrated full calendar, combined with a moon phase display, blends functional complexity with precision mechanics, highlighting the model’s high horological standards. The „double moon phase“ serves as both a design and technical highlight, bridging the past and the present—inspired by historical models yet interpreted within a contemporary context.
In this way, the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition “Double Moon Phase” becomes more than just a timepiece: it becomes a tribute to over 130 years of Glashütte watchmaking artistry and to the idea of not merely measuring time, but making it visible in all its fascinating glory.
