An Underrated German Brand You Don’t Know But Should

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  • @tim462
    @tim462 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +163

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

    • @TeddyBaldassarre
      @TeddyBaldassarre  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +80

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

    • @tim462
      @tim462 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

    • @theRealDickDallas
      @theRealDickDallas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And Hanhart…

    • @bryanlloyd6024
      @bryanlloyd6024 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Don't forget about Damasko!

    • @benchen888
      @benchen888 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @wahmar1
    @wahmar1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

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

  • @1vegasdood
    @1vegasdood 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

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

  • @d3im0s1
    @d3im0s1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

    • @mattschm5486
      @mattschm5486 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@HeistFPSthey have to do at least 50% of the work in Glashütte. They get the base parts but everything else is done in Glashütte

  • @m.e.p.r
    @m.e.p.r 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    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 ❤

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3od 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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.

  • @MCDU81
    @MCDU81 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    German watches will make a boom coming decade!

  • @d3im0s1
    @d3im0s1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I bought a Viro 2 years ago. Great brand

    • @mountain_del1863
      @mountain_del1863 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

  • @BAF605
    @BAF605 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    All the brands out of Glashutte have a special identity.

    • @valentinhe1675
      @valentinhe1675 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@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.

    • @RechargeAndRevolt
      @RechargeAndRevolt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@valentinhe1675 Around $2k usd starting price point and you say cheap?! You must only have Pateks, AP's, rolexes, or vacherons, right?

  • @patrickcannady2066
    @patrickcannady2066 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    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

  • @sentinel7122
    @sentinel7122 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

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

  • @CLFreshour
    @CLFreshour 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    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.

  • @markhagan3653
    @markhagan3653 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

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

  • @nilswartemann611
    @nilswartemann611 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @conradc9700
    @conradc9700 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @christofvarga3684
    @christofvarga3684 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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 👋🏼

  • @davidmelloy4993
    @davidmelloy4993 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

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

  • @clintonshiells3095
    @clintonshiells3095 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @devon7635
    @devon7635 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

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

    • @Z-Man1973
      @Z-Man1973 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @markbyrum4743
    @markbyrum4743 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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!

  • @warwicksworkshop9511
    @warwicksworkshop9511 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @AustinStover
    @AustinStover 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @imretoth4702
    @imretoth4702 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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 TH-cam channel as well :)

  • @shermanmak
    @shermanmak 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @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.

  • @archie1554
    @archie1554 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @charlesmcclune8892
    @charlesmcclune8892 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    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 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In fact one of my grail candidates.

  • @CsCarlton1973
    @CsCarlton1973 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That Averin watch is something special

  • @marquisdaily7715
    @marquisdaily7715 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Averin Chronograph model is something 😲Well done!

  • @slydermartin6008
    @slydermartin6008 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
    @Dazulolwarrior 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

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

    • @TeddyBaldassarre
      @TeddyBaldassarre  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mehditalib
    @mehditalib 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @ctxrider7585
    @ctxrider7585 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @TommyRibs
    @TommyRibs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @RobMyself
    @RobMyself 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a 1966 Karmann Ghia in that same orange back in the '90s. Loved that little things and the color was cool.
    Really digging these watches too. Very reasonably priced too in that line.

  • @carsten_weidling
    @carsten_weidling 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for showing Union. I truly love this brand.

  • @mountain_del1863
    @mountain_del1863 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @thils798
    @thils798 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @stevendolphin6752
    @stevendolphin6752 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @migueldorta70
    @migueldorta70 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love mechanical/hand winding movements.

  • @markdickerson3486
    @markdickerson3486 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld
    @ThomasGeisler-gv5ld 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @addicted2baseballrgd21
    @addicted2baseballrgd21 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @firminshepherd4834
    @firminshepherd4834 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @suttersenesac
    @suttersenesac 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @markbowman7240
    @markbowman7240 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @dbkeim
    @dbkeim 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Msgt_Slim
    @Msgt_Slim 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @jimt7292
    @jimt7292 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @octvius9448
    @octvius9448 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @keysncoffee7733
    @keysncoffee7733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @johndoe-ep7qk
    @johndoe-ep7qk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for bringing this to our attention, teddy

  • @joeblackwolf17
    @joeblackwolf17 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video and another brand intro by Teddy and team

  • @geopapak2632
    @geopapak2632 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @sleepyhead5384
      @sleepyhead5384 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Affordable ?

    • @geopapak2632
      @geopapak2632 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @janelavie4115
    @janelavie4115 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally a video on this great brand.

  • @OrlandoCorrea-k2i
    @OrlandoCorrea-k2i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @Rambo4President
    @Rambo4President 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @duminzuza3987
    @duminzuza3987 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That first piece was beautiful 😍

  • @seven921914
    @seven921914 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would absolutely love it if Union Watches were here in the US❤

  • @JRCohen
    @JRCohen 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Falling deeply in love with this brand

  • @Aaron-dt9pu
    @Aaron-dt9pu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @thekybalion1
    @thekybalion1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love their watches, particularly their 1893. Sadly, my wrist can't fit a 50mm lug-to-lug measurement. 😢

  • @konadora
    @konadora 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!

  • @brianj6701
    @brianj6701 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @cylentone
    @cylentone 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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".

  • @nikitalarionov6962
    @nikitalarionov6962 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, I am truly impressed, beautiful watches

  • @Escape-z9y
    @Escape-z9y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    recently got a belisar datum sport pro - such a beauty

  • @the_dude182
    @the_dude182 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The first, white, one is gorgeous.

  • @Locksley963
    @Locksley963 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing Teddy

  • @1in7.8b
    @1in7.8b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @cleftoftherock6797
    @cleftoftherock6797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to show this brand!

  • @bencze465
    @bencze465 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @altherr1957
    @altherr1957 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @justinlowe337
    @justinlowe337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @sparlinsahim
    @sparlinsahim 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amei todas as bolsas lindas e de muito bom gosto.Parabens #mamacoo 😘😘

  • @paulwiffin2452
    @paulwiffin2452 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Shame these arent avaliable in UK

    • @abderra18
      @abderra18 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @Entertainment-
      @Entertainment- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s just a £50 Ryanair flight away

  • @fernandocortess
    @fernandocortess 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Hazmatdave
    @Hazmatdave 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @markt9531
    @markt9531 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im Going Straight onto their
    Website!!👌👌👌

  • @CharlesHuckelbery
    @CharlesHuckelbery 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @zalsentzer
    @zalsentzer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    These look great!

  • @davidhunternyc1
    @davidhunternyc1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @jamessinatro4807
    @jamessinatro4807 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @deeconandeeconan7334
    @deeconandeeconan7334 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
    @metallusmelandril7380 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @MrAumbra
    @MrAumbra 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @daniellehotsky1776
    @daniellehotsky1776 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @LindaBui-s3o
    @LindaBui-s3o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, I have bought from amzwatch more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from amzwatch again for sure.

  • @cbodnar1166
    @cbodnar1166 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @mikek6478
    @mikek6478 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    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.

  • @PhaedruS007
    @PhaedruS007 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been geeking out on the Belisar Chronograph Moonphase as an alternative to the Longines Retrograde next purchase. The is SO LITTLE info on this brand out there.

  • @undergroundoutlaw411
    @undergroundoutlaw411 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bruh….I was JUST LOOKING AT THESE!

  • @TailSpinRCSpain
    @TailSpinRCSpain 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic prices for such quality pieces.

  • @Robert-vw3od
    @Robert-vw3od 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @draakisback
    @draakisback 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are some really nice watches, I wish someone were slightly smaller and I wish they had more accessibility in the United States. That first watch, all the complications, it's just a really nice package. And then the square watch, it's unique enough that it would certainly suit my collection.

  • @whaaaat_scoobs
    @whaaaat_scoobs 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have to be honest I thought 5 minutes in to this video that these watches would be affordable in the sense that they aren’t $30k. the prices really do seem affordable, most regular folks would have to save for sure but it’s doable!

  • @Thunderbirdsmodels
    @Thunderbirdsmodels 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @salmana4239
    @salmana4239 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @mattferraro8493
    @mattferraro8493 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice watches I love the German design

  • @JonathanJudd-ve6lc
    @JonathanJudd-ve6lc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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