A Guided Tour through Tutima Glashütte's Watchmaking Legacy and an Exclusive Peek at Their Latest Patria Collection

Tutima Glashütte, a name that is often mentioned in the same breath as ‘watchmaking excellence’, is one of the few firms whose roots extend back to the pre-war era. Born in the Saxon town of Glashütte, a small mining village with a deep horological past, it has grown into a global icon. This article provides an in-depth view of its intriguing history, its distinctive features, and offers a sneak peek into its latest wrist candy – the newly launched Patria collection. Tutima Glashütte has been making waves since 1927, a time when the excited whispers of unprecedented optimism filled the air. Despite being a challenging period for German horology, the brand kept its eyes firmly on the horizon, and was among the first to transition from pocket watches to wristwatches. The now-renowned UFAG was born during this transformative period. The young lawyer Dr. Ernst Kuntz, who was brought in to modernize Glashütte watchmaking, played a pivotal role in this change. UFAG began by producing a range of timeless dress watches to rival their Swiss contemporaries. In recognition of their best watches’ reliability and durability, the ‘Tutima’ designation was coined, derived from the Latin tutus, meaning ‘safe and secure.’ Fast forward to 1941, and the Tutima pilot’s watch, powered by the UROFA 59 caliber, was earning a stellar reputation, and the brand was gaining traction. However, the winds of change were about to blow again. On the eve of the war’s end in 1945, the factories were lost to an air raid. Despite the harsh blows of history, the brand has stood tall, maintaining its pursuit of excellence. This strength of spirit is encapsulated in its latest offering – the Patria collection of classically styled dress watches, a testament to its unyielding traditional craftsmanship and innovatively elegant design philosophy.