D. Dornbluth 99.1M Watch Review- A German Bespoke Watch

[@h111551]

An excellent review providing exposure to the opportunity of customization. As the owner of watch references with the 6497 and 6498 movements, I have often contemplated the overemphasis on in-house movements and the cost-benefit analysis of in-house movements. The degree of craftsmanship exemplified by your Dornbluth 99.1 is in no way compromised by the use of a manufactured movement, even though Dornbluth offers in-house movements, albeit at a higher price point. The all around aesthetics of your Dornbluth are breathtaking, both fore and aft. I wish you many enjoyable years of ownership.

[@artl52]

Thx Howard. The Dornbluth is a special watch.

[@bestboy897]

This is beautiful man congrats

[@BobbyLegs]

Glad I found this video Arthur. I just recently purchased a pre-owned 99.0. I am very very happy with it.

[@eriksstrickland]

Really enjoyed the review. Succinct and detailed. Thanks, subscribed.

[@artl52]

Thx Erik. Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed making it ;)

[@eriksstrickland]

@@artl52 My off-the-shelf 99.1 from 2011 being transformed into a customized 99.1-M right now.

[@morten170]

Thank you for a great video. I have decided that my next watch is a dornbluth & s. Been looking for a Long time.

[@artl52]

Thx Morten. I think you can't go wrong with a Dornbluth piece, whether off the shelf or custom. It is undervalued, still relatively unknown and a great bang for the buck. Enjoy it once you find the one you want!

[@Alexander-hk6mb]

Hey dude, seems you have been in Kalbe and visited the workshop by yourself (as i did twice). All the old machines working since some 50 years, no CNC, its like time travelling. My favorite was the little self made machine driven by the windscreen wiper motor of an old GDR car called Trabant or just Trabbi. And Dirk still is a master watch maker, not a salesman or CEO. BTW I am waiting for my second Dorni, a 99.1 Medium, highly customized in an old military stile with cathedral hands. Just dicovered your phantastic channel, same taste (love my to many GS and my JLC Master Perpetual 8 days). Keep on with your great work! Best greatings from Berlin, some 300 km from Kalbe.

[@artl52]

Thanks so much Alexander. I would love to see your (new) 2nd Dorni. Sounds great. Here's a secret - I have another Dorni being built now - the Auf & Ab. Black dial, with some red highlights. I should get it in the fall. re: GS - why is it that you just can't stop buying them? haha I have 4 modern ones and a couple vintage pieces. Please spread the word on my channel. For some reason I don't seem to be getting much exposure. I think the Dornbluth review is one of my best. ;)

[@Alexander-hk6mb]

@@artl52 We have a Dornblüth fanclub (FC Dornblüth) on the German uhrforum.de, i will post your review.

[@artl52]

Alexander thx Alexander.

[@roberthiers5606]

Arthur, after a year and a half wait I received my watch today. The Big Date, salom face with raised blue numerals, and blued hands. And yes ,it was worth the wait. Dieter also sent me two pics of him working on the watch. It doesn't get much better. Where can I send you some pics?

[@lorenzomasia9024]

thanks much for such a cool review. And congrats for the watch!

[@jumboJetPilot]

I’ve been interested in them for a long time! I wished like crazy they offered automatic movements. Beautiful watch. Enjoy!

[@artl52]

Thanks for watching!

[@yoinkhaha]

Great-looking watch! I a, digging the white subseconds. Really cool, man.

[@artl52]

thanks. I'm wearing it now and just keep on loving it!

[@BeansAndBezels]

Excellent review, thank you very much.

[@artl52]

My pleasure!

[@roberthiers5606]

After much consideration and many vedios especially yours, I have made my order. On Dec. 7th,I purchased A Quintus 201.04 Gross Datum. A salmon face with raised blue numerals and hands. Blue strap. I contacted the Co. directly who where very helpful. Not found very much more at A.D's. The year will be worth the wait. Thanks for your help.

[@artl52]

I'm excited for you, Robert. Sounds like a great build! I look forward to seeing pics.

[@roberthiers5606]

@@artl52 Thanks. Will do.

[@stevewarner8686]

Gorgeous legacy piece!

[@Hoppetakeyama]

Thank you so much for the review.

[@artl52]

thx for watching. I still enjoy the watch and enjoyed making the video.

[@pinahugo123]

Great review and beautiful dial! I’m waiting for a quintus klassik, just placed the order last month.

[@artl52]

Good choice! and Thx. I have a special black dial Auf Ab Dorny being made as we speak!

[@pinahugo123]

@@artl52 nice! I hope you can review that too!

[@Qjemuse]

Love the looks of this so very much Wish they had a 38mm or lower offering for my boy wrist. 50 lug to lug is too much

[@standingbadger]

Thank you. What a lovely video and a beautiful watch.

[@artl52]

thank you.

[@jamieopulence]

Looks gorgeous - lovely dial

[@artl52]

thx for watching.

[@michaelj.savage6066]

Great video as always but I’d love to have known the price and wait time.

[@artl52]

About $6500 I think and I waited 8 months

[@CleverSmart123]

Gorgeous watch and great review. As you own a watch from both, if you would have to choose between a Dornblüth & Sohn or a Hentschel which would you pick? I’m debating between those two makers of stunning pieces.

[@artl52]

Thx for watching my videos. I would clearly choose Dornbluth. They are a smaller manufacture, allow custom changes to a piece (dial color and type, hands, case) and I think are better made. Overall, a more special watch then Hentschel. The Hentschel piece I own has a very small crown which is difficult to grasp. And Hentschel is more hype-driven I think compared to Dornbluth. If you don't mind waiting 6-9 months for your watch, then Dornbluth for sure!

[@malthus101]

You made a good choice going with silver colour for the hands and indices! You said the movement metal has options - I thought it was only rose gold. Do you know, is German silver an option? Thanks!

[@artl52]

I think it is, or at least it was when I ordered this watch over a year ago. Maybe you can contact them - they are very helpful and friendly.

[@batdroid2705]

Thanks a lot for this. I am close to getting the 38.5, and my only outstanding concern is how it will wear on my 6.25 wrist. You mentioned that it wears big so i am confused. It's a big shame not being able to see one before purchase

[@artl52]

it does wear big for its size but not overwhelmingly.

[@zogzog1063]

It is a goodie for sure. I admire the manuals and they are most of the reviews I watch. This one is a real jem. Decent design, gorgeous applied numerals. Truly fabulous colour - it is painful how few watches use red. But then I only have one automatic as I am obsessive with accuracy. My two beaters are a Grand Seiko Quartz - accurate to within 10 seconds a year, and a Casio Oceanus that synchronizes externally and can never be more than a second out. There is a comfort in knowing that when you look at your watch you know the time! Simple, not just an approximation of an automatic or a close approximation of a standard quartz.

[@artl52]

I also have the Oceanus. I like it a lot and still wear it occasionally.

[@FaisalReza76]

Love this watch ! Anyone knows here which Dornblüth model offers completely an in-house movement?

[@johnmoorefilm]

Thank you - could you please perhaps expand on the ordering process as their website is a little confusing? Thank you again

[@artl52]

you need to deal with them directly. send an email and they will respond. No obligation, and they are willing to work with you if you want on a custom piece

[@johnmoorefilm]

@@artl52 thank you

[@rohanrohilla1080]

Man, well said. I am watching way too many watch videos.

[@hectorbohorquez7901]

Arthur, does the watch movement for the 99.1m allow for hacking seconds for accurate time setting? Thanks!

[@artl52]

Hector, I just checked. The 99.1M does hack.

[@komodokomodo9379]

A great watch from Germany.

[@artl52]

You got that right, Komodo!

[@Ahcelaht]

How much did this run you approximately, if I may ask? I’d like to see if I can afford to do a custom watch!

[@artl52]

you are correct!

[@jens1898]

Its for sale now!

[@kathiaaid3859]

Hello. Would you mind sharing the contact information for the person at the company with whim I could work to order a bespoke watch. Thank you

[@oktantotan]

nice watch sir

[@artl52]

Thanks much!

[@dibtojyoti10]

What is the lug to lug distance on this 40mm watch?

[@artl52]

Lug width is 20mm. Lug to lug distance is a relative long 50mm

[@JTAK884]

How much did this cost you?

[@artl52]

I think about $6k

[@LaSombraa]

@@artl52 that is not bad at all!

[@likeris2]

how much you pay?