Hentschel Andreas Hamburg Watches Age Determination
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Hentschel Hamburg
- Founder: Andreas Hentschel
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
- Founded: 1993 (as a studio), first own models from around 2000
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Brand philosophy: small manufacturer of handcrafted wristwatches “Made in Germany”,
often in a maritime or classicist style , based on early Rolex / Aegler / marine watches. - Hentschel develops and assembles watches in-house; many components come from its own production or from German suppliers (e.g., Feinmechanik Hamburg).
German watchmaker
Andreas Hentschel was born in 1964 and trained as a watchmaker at the Hamburg Watchmaking School, now known as the Farmsen Vocational School – G 16. In 1993, he founded the Hentschel Hamburg watch manufactory .
Typical assignment by model generation:
| Serial number / Serial range | Model / Caliber | Time period (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| HH100 – HH500 | H1 In-house caliber (hand-wound) – First series | 2004 – 2010 |
| HH500 – HH1000 | “H2” / “Hamburg Chronometer” series | 2010 – 2015 |
| HH1000 – HH2000 | Hentschel H1 and H2 further developed calibers | 2015 – 2022 |
| HH from 2000 onwards + | Current limited edition pieces (e.g. H1 Chronometer, H2 Chronograph) | 2022 – today |
The exact numbering varies depending on the caliber line (H1 = manual winding, H2 = automatic, H3 = chronograph).
Orientation according to model families
| Model | introduction | Special features regarding dating |
|---|---|---|
| H1 (“Hamburg Chronometer”) | 2004 | First in-house caliber – hand-wound, very classic; serial numbers < 1000 |
| H2 (automatic) | 2010 | Slightly larger cases, glass back, serial numbers ~ 500–1500 |
| H3 (Chronograph) | from 2015 | modern design – dial with Hamburg sailing motifs |
| Hentschel Editions | since 2020 (e.g. “Marine Observatory”) | Limited editions, 10–50 pieces each – number shown on certificate |
