HESS Uhren manufactures mechanical luxury wristwatches by hand in Lucerne – approx. 100 watches per year.
HESS Uhren
6006 Lucerne (Atelier Wesemlinstrasse 40 · Store Stiftstrasse 4), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About HESS Uhren
HESS Uhren is a small watch manufacture and sole proprietorship based at Wesemlinstrasse 40 in Lucerne, Switzerland. Owners Judith and Walter Hess, together with a watchmaker, produce approximately 100 mechanical wristwatches per year by hand. The two models TWO.1 (automatic winding, second time zone, large date display) and TWO.2 (automatic winding, date display, diamond and diamond dust variants) are made with cases in 750 red gold, on request 750 white gold or surgical-grade stainless steel. Fully Swiss-made ETA movements are used; on the TWO.1, a Technotime module for Grande Date and second time zone is mounted. To refine the rate performance, functional coatings are applied and the case is evacuated and filled with the noble gas argon to reduce oxidation of the lubricants. Leather straps made of CITES-certified crocodile leather are manufactured in Switzerland; alternatively, a Milanese metal bracelet is available. The watches are sold exclusively in the company's own store at Stiftstrasse 4 as well as via insured shipping; in addition, the atelier offers repair, regulation and servicing of mechanical movements.
- Site
- Lucerne
- Processes
- Assembly of mechanical wristwatches (haute horlogerie, handcraft), Regulation and repair of mechanical movements (analysis of rate performance, readjustment), Mounting of complication modules (Grande Date, second time zone) on ETA base movement, evacuation, Personal consultation (also at the customer's home/office), Manufacture of luxury wristwatches (TWO.1, TWO.2), Repair, regulation and servicing, Shipping of insured deliveries, Leather straps (CITES-certified crocodile leather) or Milanese metal bracelet
- Materials
- 750 red gold, 750 white gold, Stainless steel (surgical grade), Sapphire crystal, Diamond dust (dial), Crocodile leather (Alligator mississippiensis, CITES-certified), ETA movement, Technotime module
- Certificates
- Internal traceability (warranty card & register), Certified QM system (ISO 9001 or similar)
- Employees
- small team, 1
- Industries
- Luxury watches / Haute Horlogerie, Watchmaking craft
- 01
Design and styling of the models by Walter Hess
- 02
Procurement of ETA base movements and Technotime modules
- 03
Hand assembly of the watch in the atelier
- 04
Functional coating, evacuation of the case and argon filling
- 05
Regulation and rate testing
- 06
Sale in the store or insured shipping
- 07
Repair, regulation and servicing
Materials & Processes
750 red gold
Case material of the TWO.1 and TWO.2 models in various finishes.
750 white gold
Case material on customer request.
Stainless steel (surgical grade)
Case material, as also used for surgical instruments.
ETA movement
Fully Swiss-made automatic movements as the basis of the watches.
Technotime module
Module for Grande Date and second time zone, mounted on the ETA base movement in the TWO.1.
Sapphire crystal
Scratch-resistant watch glass of the models.
Diamond dust (dial)
Dial material of the TWO.2 Diamond Dust model with a sparkling surface when exposed to light.
Crocodile leather (Alligator mississippiensis, CITES-certified)
Material of the leather straps manufactured in Switzerland.
Milanese metal bracelet
Alternative to the leather strap, mounted at no extra charge.
Argon (noble gas)
Fills the evacuated case and reduces oxidation of the lubricants.
Locations
Lucerne
CHAtelier/manufacture (Wesemlinstrasse 40) and sales (Stiftstrasse 4)
- Lot size
- 1 watch up to approx. 100 watches per year
- Materials
- 750 red gold, 750 white gold, stainless steel, sapphire crystal, diamond dust, crocodile leather, Milanese
- Watchmaker's workshop with machines and tools for watch production
Watch Models
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly of mechanical wristwatches (haute horlogerie, handcraft)Assembly | – | – | – | 1 watch – approx. 100 watches per year | 750 red gold, 750 white gold, stainless steel, sapphire crystal, diamond dust (dial), leather (crocodile leather), Milanese metal bracelet |
| Regulation and repair of mechanical movements (analysis of rate performance, readjustment)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mounting of complication modules (Grande Date, second time zone) on ETA base movement, evacuationAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchmaker's workshop/manufacture (atelier with machines and tools for watch production) | – | – | – | – | Wesemlinstrasse 40, 6006 Lucerne |
Additional services
Quality
Every watch is carefully assembled and regulated; rate deviations can be analysed and readjusted. The key data of each watch is recorded on the warranty card and in the company's own register, ensuring traceability at all times.
| Evidence | Lucerne |
|---|---|
| Internal traceability (warranty card & register) | |
| Certified QM system (ISO 9001 or similar) |
History
- 2016
Launch of the website (first imprint entries 2016).
- 2022
Farewell to the «Galerie Vitrine» after seven years together; move to the new watch atelier at Wesemlinstrasse 40, Lucerne.