Watch manufactory in Glashütte – mechanical wristwatches with in-house movements, CNC manufacturing and hand finishing
TUTIMA Glashütte GmbH & Co. KG
Glashütte/Saxony · GanderkeseeNew on Amplifa
Watch manufactory with in-house production
Tutima is a watch manufactory based in Glashütte (Saxony) that develops and manufactures mechanical wristwatches. The company was founded in 1927 as Uhren-Rohwerke-Fabrik Glashütte AG (UROFA) and Uhrenfabrik Glashütte AG (UFAG) by Dr. Ernst Kurtz; the Tutima brand derives from the Latin word for 'safe, protected'. After the destruction of the Glashütte plant in 1945, the company made a new start in Ganderkesee; since May 14, 2008, Tutima has been producing again in its own manufactory at Altenberger Straße 6 in Glashütte. In-house movements are manufactured, such as the Caliber 617 with 166 individual components, produced on CNC machine tools and traditionally finished by hand. In-house assemblies include the mainspring barrel, gear train and oscillation system; the Tutima 521 chronograph caliber is based on the ETA Valjoux 7750 and is patent pending. Products include pilot chronographs, including the Military Chronograph ref. 798, named the official NATO pilot's watch in 1984, as well as the HOMMAGE minute repeater. Cases are made, among other things, from titanium.
- Site
- Glashütte/Sa.
- Processes
- CNC manufacturing of movement components, Traditional hand finishing (manual finishing of movement parts), In-house development and design of movements (e.g. Caliber 617, chronograph caliber Tutima 521 based, Assembly/Completeurwerk of mechanical wristwatches incl. complications (minute repeater,, In-house production of movement assemblies (mainspring winding/bridge, gear train, oscillation, In-house design and development of movements (e.g. Caliber 617, chronograph caliber Tutima, Hand finish/CNC manufacturing of in-house components (balance, mainspring barrel, gear train), Minute repeater manufacturing (HOMMAGE)
- Materials
- Titanium, Stainless steel (wristwatch cases, not explicitly mentioned), CNC manufacturing, Hand finish, Stainless steel, Completeurwerk (assembly)
- Founded
- 1927
- Industries
- Luxury watches / Fine watchmaking, Pilot's watches / Aviator watches, Sports watches (sailing, aviation, motorsport), Luxury watches / Fine watchmaking (mechanical wristwatches), Sports watches (sailing, aviation, motorsport-oriented collections)
- 01
Design and development of in-house movements (e.g. Caliber 617, Tutima 521)
- 02
CNC manufacturing of movement components
- 03
Traditional hand finishing of movement parts
- 04
Assembly of mechanical wristwatches incl. complications (chronograph,
- 05
Distribution via authorized dealers incl. warranty and service services
Materials and processes
CNC manufacturing
Production of movement components such as balance, mainspring barrel and gear train on CNC machine tools.
Hand finish
Manual finishing of movement parts in traditional Glashütte craftsmanship.
Titanium
Material for watch cases, used among other things in the pilot collection.
Stainless steel
Typical case material of mechanical wristwatches.
Completeurwerk (assembly)
Assembly of mechanical wristwatches including complications such as chronograph and minute repeater.
Locations
Glashütte/Saxony
DEHeadquarters and manufactory (since 2008)
- Materials
- Steel, brass, titanium
- CNC machine tools for movement parts
Ganderkesee
DEHistoric site of Tutima Uhrenfabrik GmbH (from 1945)
Timepieces
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC manufacturing of movement componentsMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Brass |
| Traditional hand finishing (manual finishing of movement parts)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Brass |
| In-house development and design of movements (e.g. Caliber 617, chronograph caliber Tutima 521 basedEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly/Completeurwerk of mechanical wristwatches incl. complications (minute repeater,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house production of movement assemblies (mainspring winding/bridge, gear train, oscillationMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machine tools for movement parts | – | – | – | – | Glashütte/Saxony |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1927
Foundation of Uhren-Rohwerke-Fabrik Glashütte AG (UROFA) and Uhrenfabrik Glashütte AG (UFAG) by Dr. Ernst Kurtz; the birth of the Tutima brand (Latin for 'safe, protected').
- 1941
The legendary Tutima pilot chronograph appears.
- 1945
Factory in Glashütte destroyed by air raid shortly before the end of the war; Dr. Kurtz and employees flee to the West; new start in Ganderkesee (Lower Saxony).
- 1960er
From the 1960s onwards, Dieter Delecate shapes the company's further development.
- 1984
Tutima Military Chronograph ref. 798 becomes the official NATO pilot's watch.
- 2008
On May 14, the new manufactory in Glashütte (Altenberger Straße 6) begins operation; also the presentation of the Grand Classic Alpha.
- 2011
Presentation of the Tutima HOMMAGE Minute Repeater – the first minute repeater fully developed and manufactured in Glashütte.
- 2013
Presentation of the first collection created in Glashütte in 68 years: Saxon One, Grand Flieger, M2 and Patria.