Discovering the Confluence of German Precision and Craftsmanship with Glashütte Original and the Meissen Porcelain Factory

Glashütte Original, a renowned German watchmaker, has unveiled a masterful combination of horological innovation with the traditional art of porcelain crafting, manifesting in the form of their Senator Meissen Limited Edition series. This union not only pays homage to Meissen, a town with a centuries-old porcelain manufacturing legacy, but also shines a spotlight on the watchmaking heritage of Glashütte.

This intricate assembly at Glashütte boasts a distinguished 180-year lineage of watchmaking history. Meanwhile, Meissen reflects upon a rich 315-year-old tradition of porcelain manufacturing, with its craftspeople tirelessly seeking to perfect their art using predominantly traditional methods, thus further emphasising the exclusive character of their creations.

The watches produced through this unique collaboration capture the essence of the industrial histories of both towns. Notably, the towns received support from influential figures to invigorate their activities; with the foundation of German watchmaking in Glashütte in the mid 19th century prompted by the Kingdom of Saxony, and Augustus II The Strong commissioning the establishment of the Meissen porcelain factory at the turn of the 18th century.

Handcrafted by Meissen’s artisans, each porcelain dial of the Senator Meissen watch exhibits the manufacture’s enduring commitment to artistic excellence. Their craftsmanship stands out with the ’nude’ porcelain that doesn’t need painting to achieve its notable crisp white look, demonstrating an impressive mastery over kaolin processing techniques. Ultimately, the Meissen porcelain dial of the Glashütte Original serves as a seamless transition between two contrasting fields, bridging the gap between timekeeping precision and inspiring porcelain artistry.