Bruno Sohnle watches

The brand lacks popularity around here, maybe because they are located in a legendary mechanical watchmaking town, and make use of its trademark, but had the temerity to bring in quartz movements, and have no significant pre-1989 (The Wall) heritage. Just speculating. (BS also have mechanical watches using ETA movements, just like their neighbours).

I used to have a different Bruno Soehnle watch. I thought the finish was fantastic. Rather than comparing it to more expensive Glashutte watches, I can compare it to other watches of a similar price or less. In such a comparison, the Bruno Soehnle stands up, IMO.

You'll get some nice "trimmings" with it, to make you feel you got good value - eg the box and packaging are of higher quality than more expensive watches, the strap on mine was excellent, with a high quality deployant clasp. As for my watch itself, I thought it's hardware was excellent, the case was a delight to look at in different light, the applied batons looked smart, the crown was above average, the quartz movement was decorated, the case back was secured by screws. With all this, obviously they can manufacture a watch inexpensively, and then add value with niceties to create a good value package. Perhaps the Ronda movement was not special, but it held accurate time, and lasted about 5 years before a battery change. Should I expect more from a quartz movement?

On the strength my experience (one watch), I say if you like the one you've found, you won't be disappointed. I flipped mine, but the guy who bought it was very happy. He inspected it before buying, and was really pleased to go ahead with the transaction - not because my price was attractive, but because of the watch itself.

Daniel2727 said:

Thanks for the replies. How much did you happen to buy and sell yours for, Time on your hands?

Would you also happen to know much about th company, as in is all of the watch (besides movement) made in Germany?

I also thinking about getting a nice quartz. I been looking at and buying mechanical watches in the pass but now I am thinking how will I ever pay to service them when the time comes.

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Hi, mine had no chronograph functions - it was likely of lesser value than the one you're looking at. I think I paid about 300+ Euros, and sold it about 4-5 years later for about 2/3 that amount, in Australian dollars.

Mike has provided the best info you'll get about the German content of the watch. Most companies are notoriously shy in disclosing the origin of their components and/or labour, perhaps for fear that the word "China" might damage their marketability. Personally I don't mind Chinese stuff. They'll make what the client asks for, and if the quality control is in place, the quality and integrity is there.

I don't want to hog your thread, but here's two pictures of my old Bruno watch, for you to get an idea, beyond the usual sterile product shots.

Cheers, and happy new year
Greg