Union Glashütte Revamps Its Legacy with the 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Double Moon Phase

Union Glashütte is carving out a niche for itself in the horology world. With the integration and backing of the Swatch Group, this German watchmaker is on an upward trajectory. Showcase of its remarkable journey is the recently launched 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Double Moon Phase. Mirroring its predecessors’ distinctive style and substance, this watch takes the brand’s ‘Made in Germany’ and more prominently ‘Made in Glashütte’ essence a step further. The 1893 line not only commemorates the brand’s inception year but also pays homage to the founder Johannes Dürrstein. This Collection homes some of the brand’s most elegant timepieces, and the newest Double Moon Phase piece is no exception. With an impeccably designed stainless steel casing, boasting a diameter and height of 41mm and 12.23mm respectively, this watch sports a modern, yet unassumingly large look. The case finish exhibits well-crafted brushed flanks and lugs, topped with a polished bezel. The wristwatch dons a knurled crown, embossed with the Union Glashütte logo. An opposite-side recessed corrector manages the day of the week adjustments—a comprehensive tool kit comes along for the purpose. To ensure safety, both dial and movement are sheltered under a sleek sapphire crystal. Water-resistance capability up to 100 meters adds to the durability aspect. The dial features a sandblasted, champagne-coloured finish, manifesting a striking balance of elements. Outlined by baton hour markers and a neat Roman numeral XII, it comfortably accommodates pointer date scale, day, and month windows. A manual moon phase indication, in tastefully placed German scripts, underlines this refined timepiece’s core soul.