An Underrated German Brand You Don’t Know But Should

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We visited Union Glashutte, an underrated German watchmaker crafting fine timepieces with a unique design language and class-leading finishing. Taking a look at its model lineup as a whole, we discuss the direction Union Glashutte takes in manufacturing its watches to ensure the quality that the region has become known for while upholding key principles on which it was founded. Have you looked into Union Glashutte before?
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0:30 Brand History & Approach
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  • @tim462
    @tim462Ай бұрын

    A similar video at the Sinn HQ would also be very interesting:)

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    Ай бұрын

    One of the visits near the top of my list. I am sure a lot to show with their extreme testing standards.

  • @tim462

    @tim462

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the quick response! :) greetings from Germany :)

  • @theRealDickDallas

    @theRealDickDallas

    Ай бұрын

    And Hanhart…

  • @bryanlloyd6024

    @bryanlloyd6024

    Ай бұрын

    Don't forget about Damasko!

  • @benchen888

    @benchen888

    Ай бұрын

    @@TeddyBaldassarreAnd A. Lange & Söhne as well. Thanks Teddy! :)

  • @d3im0s1
    @d3im0s1Ай бұрын

    They use ETA-Based calibers that are all completely hand assembled, regulated and decorated in Glashütte. In addition to that they make their own parts which they incorporate in- or onto the movement (e.g. a custom rotor, modifications on the balance, custom bridges). As part of the Swatch Group they are positioned as Longines (way above Tissot etc. but under Glashütte Original, Omega etc.) but in my opinion offer alot more craftsmanship than anything in that price range. I own two of their watches and the finishing, regulation of the movement, case, bracelet and dial are top notch.

  • @HeistFPS

    @HeistFPS

    15 күн бұрын

    Is most of the watch hand made / finished from Union?

  • @wahmar1
    @wahmar1Ай бұрын

    The first 'serious' watch I bought is a Union Glashütte. Noramis Date. Very happy with that piece.

  • @MCDU81
    @MCDU81Ай бұрын

    German watches will make a boom coming decade!

  • @1vegasdood
    @1vegasdoodАй бұрын

    I love these sit down sessions...and, also two young guys passionate about watches...bodes well for the future of watchmaking.

  • @m.e.p.r
    @m.e.p.rАй бұрын

    I’d never heard of Union before, so thanks for shining a light on what clearly is a fantastic brand, with some great designs and an engaging history ❤

  • @BAF605
    @BAF605Ай бұрын

    All the brands out of Glashutte have a special identity.

  • @valentinhe1675

    @valentinhe1675

    Ай бұрын

    Well this one is actually just the cheap subbrand from Glashütte original, that just cases eta movements they get from being in the swatch group, really nothing special

  • @BAF605

    @BAF605

    Ай бұрын

    @@valentinhe1675 Watching the video it was evident that a lot of work had been done to the movements. Certainly they aren't up with GO but compare prices.

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3odАй бұрын

    This is a brand I’ve learned a little bit about but not much, they definitely deserve a lot more love and respect from the watch enthusiast community. For all the constant talk about the same brands all the time, that town in Germany shows you what can be done. when you look what they do with the movements just like one of their counterparts in that town it’s incredible.

  • @patrickcannady2066
    @patrickcannady2066Ай бұрын

    Their chronographs and men’s dress watches are some of my favorite pieces, if I were considerably richer I would have a watch box full of Union Glashütte and Glashütte Original watches

  • @davidmelloy4993
    @davidmelloy4993Ай бұрын

    I actually just discovered Union the other day, and I hope they become more available here in the US. Teddy...?

  • @d3im0s1
    @d3im0s1Ай бұрын

    Finally Teddy! I've been waiting for this for so long. Union Glashütte really doesn't get enough attention at all and seems to be overlooked by most of the international watch community. I personally own two watches from them (a beautiful "Noramis Power Reserve" with a silver dial and blued hands as well as a "Belisar Pilot" with screwed on case flanks a highly legible black pilot's dial with white indices, hands and hour markers and a beautiful onion crown) and love them both. The depth of production and the quality as well as the price for what is on offer speak for itself- everything is just right here. One of the definitve picks from Glashütte. Thanks so much for breaking the silence on this underrated brand.

  • @ztienapm

    @ztienapm

    Ай бұрын

    I bought a Viro 2 years ago. Great brand

  • @mountain_del1863

    @mountain_del1863

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely agree. I'm Scottish and we don't get them in the UK. I have two and they are astounding quality and finish for the price. I have the noramis chrono and 1893 small second. Absolutely stunning. The noramis divers chrono is utterly gorgeous.

  • @sentinel7122
    @sentinel7122Ай бұрын

    That chronograph at the end looks spectacular! The screwed-on flanks is a great idea too.

  • @markhagan3653
    @markhagan3653Ай бұрын

    Absolutely loved that anniversary edition chronograph with the grey dial, wow!

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769Ай бұрын

    That one with the pointer date and moon phase looks pretty awesome, especially for the price.

  • @Z-Man1973

    @Z-Man1973

    Ай бұрын

    Yeah, I thought the Averin Chronograph is really unique! When first seeing it, I couldn't help but draw a comparison to the Heuer Monaco. It doesn't take long to realize it is truly unique, and a true value for the price. My wife even liked it a lot, which is essentially opening up the door for me to purchase one!! I hope Teddy becomes the first US AD of Union.

  • @CLFreshour
    @CLFreshourАй бұрын

    The more Glashutte brands i become aware of, the more watches i want to buy. My Nomos watches have such a beautiful color and finished dial with the in-house movements being the icing on the cake. Thank you for this, will definitely check these guys out.

  • @christofvarga3684
    @christofvarga368425 күн бұрын

    The Noramis Date series look stunning ! Will have to see it live in the next days. 40mm and 10.4 - great size and thickness. The price is very attractive. Thanks for sharing 👋🏼

  • @devon7635
    @devon763525 күн бұрын

    Freaking awesome! I had no idea they made such beautiful watches. Definitely put a couple on my goals list.

  • @warwicksworkshop9511
    @warwicksworkshop9511Ай бұрын

    I love that a lot of these designs are over 40mm. That Belisar is a stunner.

  • @TommyRibs
    @TommyRibsАй бұрын

    Union Glashutte is definitely flying very low under the radar. They have some great offerings.

  • @charlesmcclune8892
    @charlesmcclune8892Ай бұрын

    The Averin Chronograph is impressive 😮 the full calendar is very cool 😎 thank you Teddy always introducing me to great looking watches I never knew existed 🤨

  • @RalphSchote-mw4et

    @RalphSchote-mw4et

    Ай бұрын

    In fact one of my grail candidates.

  • @clintonshiells3095
    @clintonshiells3095Ай бұрын

    This look at Union Glashütte is nice to see. I’ve seen these watches in display windows and thought the designs look cool. Nice to know more about the brand.

  • @Time4aWatch
    @Time4aWatchАй бұрын

    Eye opening video! Now I'm off down the UG rabbit hole 😊

  • @nilswartemann611
    @nilswartemann611Ай бұрын

    Thanks Teddy! Another great portrait of a great company that has been flying a bit under the radar. Super impressed with their watch designs and craftsmanship. UG has been on my list for a while, just need to find a dealer here in Australia. Tobias- Tolles interview und deine Ausfuehrungen waren super informativ. Eure Kollektion verdient deutlich mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Weiter so!

  • @dbkeim
    @dbkeim27 күн бұрын

    I could not resist the moon phase. Awaiting delivery now! Thanks, Teddy!

  • @slydermartin6008
    @slydermartin6008Ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the Clean "less is more" aesthetic of the Glashutte region watches and own several. The quality and value and LACK of Hype makes them that much more appealing to me. I Wear All of them despite the grumbling of the Swiss in my collection. Will look at Union in more detail. Thanks Teddy!

  • @Dazulolwarrior
    @DazulolwarriorАй бұрын

    Interesting Design, thanks for introducing it to your audience Teddy.

  • @TeddyBaldassarre

    @TeddyBaldassarre

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed looking at something different.

  • @migueldorta70
    @migueldorta70Ай бұрын

    Love mechanical/hand winding movements.

  • @ctxrider7585
    @ctxrider7585Ай бұрын

    Great video! So much to love about UNION!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @mountain_del1863
    @mountain_del1863Ай бұрын

    Amazing video. I have two Union watches amongst several so called higher end offerimgs. I have a 1893 small second and a Noramis chrono. The quality is outstanding, its waaaaaay above its price point imho. If you google the Union Glashutte headquarters on images, you will see that they appear to be dual branded with the illustrious Glashutte Original. Fantastic watches. Best wishes from Scotland. Absolutely love Union.

  • @firminshepherd4834
    @firminshepherd4834Ай бұрын

    Excellent work, Teddy, bringing this to our attention. Thanks!

  • @thils798
    @thils798Ай бұрын

    Thanks Teddy... This is a great video. Really amazing to hear about another watch brand from Glasshutte

  • @markdickerson3486
    @markdickerson3486Ай бұрын

    Very informative Teddy - really a beautiful collection of watches - much success to them - thanks for showing us all!

  • @weltenbummler_weidling
    @weltenbummler_weidlingАй бұрын

    Thanks for showing Union. I truly love this brand.

  • @conradc9700
    @conradc9700Ай бұрын

    Thanks for making me aware of this underrated german brand! This will be on my radar as future purchase.

  • @markbyrum4743
    @markbyrum4743Ай бұрын

    Good vid. Stopped it midway through and looked for a Union Glaschutte on eBay. Didn't find what I sought, but will keep looking! Keep at it!

  • @shermanmak
    @shermanmakАй бұрын

    @Teddy, thank you and your team for bringing us brands and content that's not just, same old same old. Based heavily aound the big marketing spend brands. Such as the "crown" and its friends.

  • @duminzuza3987
    @duminzuza3987Ай бұрын

    That first piece was beautiful 😍

  • @Locksley963
    @Locksley963Ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing Teddy

  • @johndoe-ep7qk
    @johndoe-ep7qk15 күн бұрын

    thanks for bringing this to our attention, teddy

  • @user-hj5lw6jp9j
    @user-hj5lw6jp9jАй бұрын

    Beautifuls good job teddy always bring the best for us.💯👍

  • @brianj6701
    @brianj6701Ай бұрын

    Great video with some truly interesting watches at some great prices.

  • @markbowman7240
    @markbowman7240Ай бұрын

    great review of a brand ive been looking at for a few years and will be checking them out when on holiday in germany in august

  • @archie1554
    @archie1554Ай бұрын

    The averin chronograph looks awesome, I like that special date pointer mechanism, it's unique.

  • @jimt7292
    @jimt7292Ай бұрын

    Beautiful watches...love German watchmaking. I have never heard of the brand. So, thank you.

  • @joeblackwolf17
    @joeblackwolf17Ай бұрын

    Amazing video and another brand intro by Teddy and team

  • @addicted2baseballrgd21
    @addicted2baseballrgd21Ай бұрын

    I'm glad you're doing this brand because I haven't seen this brand sold in america.

  • @octvius9448
    @octvius9448Ай бұрын

    Incredible design work just hearing about this brand for the first time

  • @cleftoftherock6797
    @cleftoftherock6797Ай бұрын

    Great to show this brand!

  • @cbodnar1166
    @cbodnar1166Ай бұрын

    Teddy, does this mean that your store will be selling these in the near future?

  • @stevendolphin6752
    @stevendolphin6752Ай бұрын

    The yellow date is beautiful! Thank you for bringing the brand to our attention…. Best get saving! Good thing about the brand is it shouldn’t take too long to obtain something as beautiful as that!

  • @marquisdaily7715
    @marquisdaily7715Ай бұрын

    The Averin Chronograph model is something 😲Well done!

  • @zalsentzer
    @zalsentzerАй бұрын

    These look great!

  • @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld
    @ThomasGeisler-gv5ldАй бұрын

    New brand to me. Very nice. I’m intrigued by the Averin

  • @paulwiffin2452
    @paulwiffin2452Ай бұрын

    Shame these arent avaliable in UK

  • @abderra18

    @abderra18

    Ай бұрын

    yes exactly - not worth it with import duities - otherwise, I'd buy one.

  • @Entertainment-

    @Entertainment-

    Ай бұрын

    It’s just a £50 Ryanair flight away

  • @AustinStover
    @AustinStoverАй бұрын

    I think the Averin is my next grail watch. That date function is absolutely fantastic.

  • @nikitalarionov6962
    @nikitalarionov6962Ай бұрын

    Wow, I am truly impressed, beautiful watches

  • @konadora
    @konadoraАй бұрын

    Browsed their website and wow I love their designs! Edit: So they don't sell here in Singapore... hope to pick one up someday! The Noramis' colorful dials are really fun!

  • @Hazmatdave
    @HazmatdaveАй бұрын

    Are you going to sell union watches on you website?? Great video

  • @imretoth4702
    @imretoth4702Ай бұрын

    Nice video, Teddy, about one of the underrated German brands! I hope that the brands produced by the German watch company Pointtec (Zeppelin, Bauhaus, Iron Annie and Ruhla) will be soon presented on your KZread channel as well :)

  • @1in7.8b
    @1in7.8bАй бұрын

    I looked at their website, some beautiful pieces. Unfortunately, it does not look like there is a distributor in the states.

  • @Aaron-dt9pu
    @Aaron-dt9puАй бұрын

    Surprising prices for the quality. I really liked that yellow-dial watch they showed

  • @markt9531
    @markt9531Ай бұрын

    Im Going Straight onto their Website!!👌👌👌

  • @cylentone
    @cylentoneАй бұрын

    Beautiful timepieces, thanks for sharing! The only thing I stumbled over is the combination of design elements on the Belisar. The dial and hands with their colors look vintage, but the 2 pushers with app-style icons seem "off".

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1Ай бұрын

    OMG! I love the small date windows. A Lange & Söhne could learn a thing or two about how to do date windows correctly from Glashüette... and don't even try selling me the Sempre Opera House BS.

  • @barrydonelan4284
    @barrydonelan4284Ай бұрын

    Great video.

  • @keysncoffee7733
    @keysncoffee7733Ай бұрын

    The Moon Phase and the Date Sport are real nice lookers!! They need to get their watches out there with more marketing, some track records in the US, and I’m sure it can stand next to the others in this segment! Hope you’ll carry this, Teddy!

  • @Rambo4President
    @Rambo4PresidentАй бұрын

    Hopefully you’ll visit Sinn, too. I live 15 minutes from Frankfurt where they are located, their watches just look and feel so different, and afaik they are the only watch brand that doesn’t have a shop right next to all the other brands like Rolex, Omega, ALS and so on - although it’s just a 10 min walk.

  • @red97jeep100
    @red97jeep100Ай бұрын

    Beautiful watches. Are these available in the states?

  • @CharlesHuckelbery
    @CharlesHuckelberyАй бұрын

    It's about time to recognize that Union brand of watches exists. They make very good watchs at a good price.

  • @fernandocortess
    @fernandocortessАй бұрын

    Really nice discovery!!! I would love to see smaller watches...

  • @mikek6478
    @mikek6478Ай бұрын

    Nice watches, but too large (e.g., thickness) for my 6.4in wrist. Size proportions are very important to me, especially the lug to lug length which wasn't provided. Cheers.

  • @woodrowclose
    @woodrowcloseАй бұрын

    Stunning watches.

  • @Schlammalammadingdong
    @SchlammalammadingdongАй бұрын

    Wow! Very cool to see the brand that I am unfamiliar with and I love all the watches ! Does the triple calendar come in English design ?

  • @altherr1957
    @altherr1957Ай бұрын

    Nice Brand and Nice Video as always. Schöne Grüße an Tobias 👋😁

  • @bencze465
    @bencze465Ай бұрын

    The Noramis Date looks great in orange and red - too bad I wear too sporty stuff and wouldn't work for me. The sport version feels a bit less original and reminds me of Oris aquis, but that's a bit superficial and does have some nice things. The 2 pattern hour markers and hands are great. The Belisar is really pretty too, i would also not match my style, but if it I was a rich person with a sporty car collection I would pick this colour combination that you shown. The caliber seems well chosen and nice decorations. Interesting. You always learn something. Reminded me I should take a long weekend to visit Dresden and pay a visit to the Glasshutte watch museum soon.

  • @geopapak2632
    @geopapak2632Ай бұрын

    Very beautiful affordable watches nice work for once again from a Glashutte company 💪👏👍

  • @sleepyhead5384

    @sleepyhead5384

    Ай бұрын

    Affordable ?

  • @geopapak2632

    @geopapak2632

    Ай бұрын

    @@sleepyhead5384 always compared to others Glashutte watch makers all others watch brands in general besides affordable is depends…

  • @francisco_tomas
    @francisco_tomasАй бұрын

    First time watching them, great watches

  • @TailSpinRCSpain
    @TailSpinRCSpainАй бұрын

    Fantastic prices for such quality pieces.

  • @deeconandeeconan7334
    @deeconandeeconan7334Ай бұрын

    Hi! New subscriber here. I am a teacher (professor) every Monday to Friday and a scientist (biologist) every Saturday and a father every Sunday. What watches would you recommend for me to wear? I like Tissot and Casio G-Shock watches. Please give me recommendations.

  • @metallusmelandril7380
    @metallusmelandril7380Ай бұрын

    yesssssss! Will be my next purchase. Ill always love nomos more bcse everything in house. But a dürrstein edition even with with a ETA is something i WANT.

  • @shahedmahbub85
    @shahedmahbub85Ай бұрын

    Hi Teddy, thanks a lot for posting this video. Will you sell this brand from your store? I would like to buy the 1893 Moonphase one. Please let me know.

  • @mehditalib
    @mehditalibАй бұрын

    As a German they are very available to us, since every little and big watch retailer got them. Just yesterday I got my hands on a couple of them. They are gorgeous and so well executed, the feel somehow so well balanced and filigrane yet very robust! A friend bought a diver a couple years ago and gets much more attention and recognition than any submariner

  • @the_dude182
    @the_dude182Ай бұрын

    The first, white, one is gorgeous.

  • @justinlowe337
    @justinlowe337Ай бұрын

    I've been a fan of their watches for quite some time. I believe I can only purchase their watches in Europe so I am hoping to get a closer look later this year!

  • @user-jk4oz2eo9w
    @user-jk4oz2eo9wАй бұрын

    i love you so much! I recently just found your nkuwan and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

  • @undergroundoutlaw411
    @undergroundoutlaw411Ай бұрын

    Bruh….I was JUST LOOKING AT THESE!

  • @steliosvavourakis3679
    @steliosvavourakis3679Ай бұрын

    Hello Teddy.Last year I started my collection with the seiko 5 with the blue dial. This year I want sth classier for more dressed occasions.And I am between Hamilton khaki and tissot le Locle which one you suggest me ?

  • @MrAumbra
    @MrAumbraАй бұрын

    I hope you retail these here in the U.S. It’s not easy to get them here. Getting them on Chrono is the safest way to get them here but it’s a bit nerve racking. Would love to purchase through you.

  • @JonathanJudd-ve6lc
    @JonathanJudd-ve6lcАй бұрын

    Teddy can you make a video on how you become a watch maker?

  • @salmana4239
    @salmana4239Ай бұрын

    Great video The watches from Union overly thick even for time date versions

  • @jamessinatro4807
    @jamessinatro4807Ай бұрын

    It’s a hidden Swatch group brand that not many know about. I wish they had retail outlets in the U.S for these brands.

  • @daniellehotsky1776
    @daniellehotsky1776Ай бұрын

    Have you ever been to Prague Teddy? Recommend for visit, it's not that far from Glashutte.

  • @thehunter942
    @thehunter942Ай бұрын

    I love burnt animal dials

  • @dunjaisuslu3347

    @dunjaisuslu3347

    Ай бұрын

    Lol, that's all I could hear too.

  • @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld
    @ThomasGeisler-gv5ldАй бұрын

    New brand to me. Very nice

  • @Thunderbirdsmodels
    @ThunderbirdsmodelsАй бұрын

    Hi Teddy, please take a look at Alexander Shorokhoff too. Very nice, Avantgarde watches with tailored straps

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3odАй бұрын

    been very excited by this brand and I’ve been looking forward to a video, but unfortunately they don’t seem to be available in the United Kingdom, which is obviously one of the biggest Watch markets

  • @maxinahunt8652
    @maxinahunt8652Ай бұрын

    Very interesting brand.

  • @AdityaKhorana
    @AdityaKhoranaАй бұрын

    Is it just me or is the belisar chrono variation from the video not listed on the manufacturers website?

  • @easy-contactsde
    @easy-contactsdeАй бұрын

    very nice

  • @Alois_from_Vienna_in_Austria
    @Alois_from_Vienna_in_AustriaАй бұрын

    I realy love some of their watches and even own one and it is not just a marketing lie that you get very much and more than from many swiss brands for you money. The only big problem is that Union Glashütte had no good idea for the watches with bezels especially the divers. These are quite boring and do not share enough of the design language with their more popular watches. If they would concentrate on the (vintage) racing / automotive theme even more with all their watches, they would get more unique. For the divers a design idea could be: "1950s/1960s going on vacation by car to italy", like so many germans did during this time.

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