Erwin Sattler: Precise large clocks for collectors and enthusiasts

The Munich-based family business Sattler was founded in 1958. The manufactory has been producing large clocks for 66 years now. This means that all components are manufactured in-house. All movements, all parts of the table clocks, grandfather clocks, wall clocks, precision clocks and a small collection of wristwatches are in the hands of the specialists.

Limited edition Opus Torubillon table clock for Erwin Sattler's company anniversary

Erwin Sattler is presenting the new Opus Tourbillon table clock at Inhorgengta 2024. Limited to 66 pieces, the Turbillion is housed in an elegant rectangular table case, which is supported by 4 polished stainless steel strips, also produced in the manufactory, to mark the company's 66th anniversary. The special feature is located in the upper part of the dial - a flying minute turboillon that rotates around itself once a minute. In the lower part of the dial is a three-dimensional moon phase, a self-rotating moon sphere in a lunar cycle of approx. 29 days. The totalizers are surrounded by gold-plated guilloché segments on the outside. The dial shines with raised, polished indices. The power reserve can be read on the side; the movement has a chain and fusee and runs for 14 days with one winding.

Highly complicated tourbillon mechanism: the pinnacle of the watchmaker's art

Lovers of large clocks or people looking for a beautiful addition to their desk or chest of drawers, as well as friends of mechanics, are the target group of the Erwin Sattler clock manufactory. Tourbillon can be described as the "crowning glory" of watchmaking, and only a few have mastered this craft. The movement and the moon phase display appear to float in the glass body framed by stainless steel strips. All of this is handcrafted from A to Z. Each piece is unique because of the guilloché work and the hand-painted moon.

"Troja 20" floor-standing pendulum clock with finder print scanner and concealed safe

The impressive "Troja 20" grandfather clock dominates one wall of the exhibition stand. It is a precision pendulum clock with an open dial so that the escapement can be observed at work. Blued steel hands, a power reserve of 4 weeks and a rate accuracy of approx. 3 seconds/month are further features. The rate accuracy corresponds to that of a very good mechanical wristwatch per day, so the Troja 20 grandfather clock runs around 30 times more accurately in comparison. The name Troja refers to a hiding place in the clock. Hidden in the lower part of the base is a finder imprint scanner that brings the grandfather clock to life. After the scan, two segments with 10 clock winders each move out to the left and right. Hence the number 20 in the name. The base also conceals a safe that the owner can use to store their jewelry, for example.

Impressive grandfather clock made entirely of wood by Erwin Sattler

The case of this imposing grandfather clock is made entirely of wood, finished with 12 to 13 layers of semi-gloss black varnish, into which segments of highly polished, genuine carbon are embedded on the sides and back. As a further special feature, the door of the clock is fitted with a mitre-glued watch glass and is therefore frameless, which further emphasizes its elegance. The cost of this magnificent piece is 130,000 euros, including installation by Sattler worldwide.