{"id":8806,"date":"2023-09-12T14:15:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relojes.wiki\/en\/?p=8806"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:23:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:23:37","slug":"hindenberg-watches-history-and-origin-are-they-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relojes.wiki\/en\/hindenberg\/","title":{"rendered":"Hindenberg watches: history and origin – are they good?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hindenberg watches have stirred controversy due to doubts about their origin and quality. Despite presenting themselves as German, there is suspicion that they might be manufactured in China.<\/p>\n

However, despite the controversies, the brand offers a wide range of styles and designs, including the prominent Air Lancer model, which, according to their website, integrates an automatic Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1<\/a> movement.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will investigate their origin, features, and design, as well as the controversies surrounding the brand, to determine their quality and value.<\/p>\n\n

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\u271a Hindenberg Watches: Origin and History<\/h2>\n

Hindenberg is a watch brand that presents itself as of German origin, taking its name from the famous German airship, the Hindenburg, from the 1930s.<\/p>\n

The brand aims to blend the tradition of German watchmaking with a modern design and style. While not as well-known as some iconic Swiss brands, Hindenberg has managed to capture the attention of watch enthusiasts and collectors.<\/p>\n\"one<\/a>\n

Despite its presentation as a German brand, there is some controversy surrounding the origin of Hindenberg watches.<\/p>\n

Some sources suggest that, despite being marketed as German, the watches could actually be manufactured in China and simply assembled or designed in Germany.<\/p>\n

The truth is that Hindenberg watches are part of a larger group called Chronos Manufactures SA, located at Bundesstrasse 6, CH-6300 Zurich, Switzerland. Previously, the company was located at Egliseestrasse 36, 4058 Basel.<\/p>\n

Chronos Manufactures owns several watch brands, including Andr\u00e9 Belfort, Chrono Diamond, Mathieu Legrand, and the investigated Hindenberg.<\/p>\n

In fact, the company was founded in 2018 as a continuation of Andr\u00e9 Belfort’s business, a watch brand with a history dating back to at least 2007.<\/p>\n

The Chronos Manufactures group is led by two key figures: Joao Miguel Torres Nova, Chairman of the Board, and Bibiana Villanueva, CEO of the company.<\/p>\n

Bibiana Villanueva also serves as the Managing Director of Gerner GmbH, an import company specializing in watches located at Landshuter Str. 55, 84030 Ergolding, Germany.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Joao Miguel Torres Nova combines his role at Chronos Manufactures with another position as a director at NOVA Private Finance AG, a financial advisory company with the same address as Chronos Manufactures.<\/p>\n

Given the multiple and diverse occupations of Villanueva and Nova, it is unlikely that they can personally oversee the production of watches for the three independent brands under the Chronos Manufactures group.<\/p>\n

This situation supports the idea that Hindenberg watches could be manufactured in China, despite the company’s presentation as of German origin.<\/p>\n

\u271a Design and Features of Hindenberg Watches<\/h2>\n

Despite their possible Chinese origin, Hindenberg watches are characterized by their blend of traditional elements emulating Swiss watchmaking with a modern and contemporary design.<\/p>\n

According to their website, they also incorporate quality components, including Swiss ones in some models, which can be appealing if these watches are priced reasonably.<\/p>\n

A standout example of Hindenberg’s quality and design is the Air Lancer model, which illustrates some of the key features of these watches.<\/p>\n

The Air Lancer combines a classic look with quality materials such as steel, leather, and sapphire. This is complemented by a sophisticated and elegant design that is attractive to those seeking a luxury watch.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Materials<\/h3>\n

The Air Lancer model uses a stainless steel case with a diameter of 42 mm and has a water resistance of up to 10 meters.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, it incorporates scratch-resistant sapphire glass<\/a>, which protects the watch face, ensuring durability and resistance to daily wear and tear.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Movement<\/h3>\n

The Hindenberg Air Lancer features an automatic Swiss Made Sellita SW200-1<\/a> movement, designed, developed, and built in Switzerland.<\/p>\n

This movement is valued for its precision and durability, as well as its ability to maintain power reserve when not in use.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Additional Functions<\/h3>\n

Some Hindenberg watch models offer additional features such as chronographs, tachymeters, power reserve indicators, and calendars, enhancing their versatility and functionality.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Made in Switzerland?<\/h3>\n

According to their website, the Air Lancer is presented as a watch manufactured in Switzerland, which is quite doubtful given the complex business structure surrounding the brand and the 90% off deals often seen online.<\/p>\n

It is likely that these watches are assembled in China, although if they truly incorporate the components specified on the website, they do not necessarily have to be of poor quality.<\/p>\n

Certainly, they are not worth the over \u20ac2000 that the company recommends as the retail price, but at around \u20ac100 in a deal, they can be a good purchase.<\/p>\n

\u271a Chinese Brands as Alternatives to Hindenberg<\/h2>\n

There are also several Chinese watch brands<\/a> that offer similar features to Hindenberg watches, which do not hide their origin and offer very affordable prices.<\/p>\n

Below are some of these brands and their main features:<\/p>\n

\u27a4 Parnis<\/h3>\n

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\nParnis<\/a> is a Chinese watch brand known for offering affordable mechanical watches with a good value for money. Their designs are often inspired by luxury watch brands.<\/p>\n

Similar to Hindenberg, the brand often uses steel and sapphire in its designs. The movements are typically high-quality Japanese automatics and even some Swiss movements.<\/p>\n\n

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Crystal<\/td>\nSapphire<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movement<\/td>\nMechanical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caliber<\/td>\nMiyota 9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Diameter<\/td>\n42 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case Thickness<\/td>\n12 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Materials<\/td>\nStainless Steel and Leather<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Resistance<\/td>\n5 ATM (50 meters)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u27a4 Corgeut<\/h3>\n

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\nAnother Chinese brand that offers watches with an acceptable level of materials is Corgeut<\/a>. In this case as well, we are talking about mechanical designs where steel cases and sapphire crystals are predominant.<\/p>\n

In fact, there is speculation that Corgeut may be a second brand of Parnis, although the former tends to be somewhat more affordable.<\/p>\n\n

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