Watch Info Manufacturer: Dornblüth & Sohn Model: Small Seconds Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned) Reference: Calibre 99.0 Year: 2015 (Original Papers) Box: Yes Papers: Yes Accessories: Complete Set. Includes Dornblüth & Sohn presentation box and 2015 papers. Notes: The Dornblüth & Sohn Calibre 99.0 is one of the most compelling arguments for independent German watchmaking on the market today. Produced in the small town of Kalbe (Milde) in Saxony-Anhalt, Dornblüth & Sohn operates as a true family manufacture — each movement hand-finished and assembled by a handful of craftsmen to a standard that rivals anything produced in Switzerland. The Calibre 99.0 is the house's signature movement: a manually wound small seconds with a three-quarter plate construction, straight-line lever escapement, and traditional German "Glashütte-style" finishing throughout. This ivory dial example presents the movement's understated elegance in its most refined form — a watch that rewards the owner who knows exactly what they are looking at. Condition Assessment Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This 2015 example has been carefully preserved and presents in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. The case retains strong factory lines and the dial is flawless. Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The ivory dial is pristine, with no discoloration, spotting, or marks of any kind. The applied indices and blued steel hands are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches. Case & Bezel: The stainless steel case retains its original factory finishing with clean, well-defined lugs. The case shows only light, honest signs of wear consistent with careful use over its ownership life. Strap & Clasp: Fitted on its original Dornblüth & Sohn strap in excellent condition with minimal creasing. The buckle is equally clean and functions perfectly. Technical Specifications Reference: Calibre 99.0 Case Size: 38mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Dial: Ivory with Applied Indices and Blued Steel Hands Movement: Calibre 99.0 (Manual Wind, Small Seconds) Power Reserve: Approximately 42 Hours Water Resistance: 30m Notable Details: Three-quarter plate construction, straight-line lever escapement, hand-beveled and polished bridges, and traditional Glashütte-style movement finishing throughout. Why the Dornblüth & Sohn 99.0 is a Connoisseur's Choice In an era of mass-produced luxury and marketing-driven horology, Dornblüth & Sohn represents something increasingly rare — a genuine family atelier where every component is finished by hand, every movement assembled by someone who takes personal pride in the result. The Calibre 99.0 is not a watch for the brand-conscious buyer. It is a watch for the collector who has arrived at the conclusion that finishing quality, movement architecture, and honest craftsmanship matter more than a name on the dial. In the current 2026 market, independent German watchmaking from houses like Dornblüth & Sohn remains profoundly undervalued relative to its Swiss counterparts at similar price points. A 2015 complete set example in ivory — one of the most classically elegant dial configurations — represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a piece of genuine horological substance at a fraction of the cost of a comparable Swiss manufacture complication. For the discerning collector, this is precisely the kind of watch that defines a serious collection.