A unique Hermle decorative clock

There are certainly many reasons why Hermle remains the only remaining manufacturer of large clocks in Germany. For some, it’s our extensive experience – after all, we have been working with mechanical clocks for nearly 102 years. For others, it’s our high standards of timeless beauty, maximum precision, and craftsmanship in every detail.

The most beautiful way to measure time

We don’t reinvent time with our large clocks, but we give them an exclusive, beautifully designed aesthetic. Whether mechanical or quartz, classic or modern, Mediterranean or rustic – Hermle clocks fit into any interior and lifestyle. Their unique combination of maximum precision and sophisticated design makes them timeless classics that will withstand any trend.

The Hermle family business has its roots in Gosheim in the Swabian Jura. Its headquarters are located in nearby Reichenbach. This region was once a center of German clockmaking industry and is still known for its spirit of innovation and hard work.

Traditionally precise, the brand sells high-quality grandfather clocks, wall clocks, mantel clocks, ship’s clocks, and regulators. Additionally, Hermle has specialized in the production of high-quality turning parts for over 50 years – a key advantage, as almost all individual components of clock mechanisms are produced in the company's own turning shop. All products are highly popular worldwide and are regarded as excellent examples of German watchmaking quality.

Hermle combines centuries-old craftsmanship with modern manufacturing methods and is renowned for its pursuit of building the most accurate and elegant clocks. “Made in Germany” is not just a slogan at Hermle, but a conviction practiced for decades. While traditional grandfather clocks represent a lifestyle from bygone eras, designer grandfather clocks are a testament to creativity, purity, and innovation. Hermle mantel clocks are distinctive decorative pieces with beautiful shapes, and regulators impress with bold lines and absolute technical perfection.

Complex, high-quality precision clocks from Hermle are aesthetic and technical masterpieces – and perhaps the most beautiful way to forget about time.

The Hermle skeleton clock with astronomical indications, driven by a quartz movement, features an astrolabe on top that complements the display of hours and minutes. The Sun, Moon, and Earth are moved by a gear train visible at the top during their daily, monthly (Moon around Earth), and annual (Earth around the Sun) rotations in a realistic time sequence. The date and month positions are shown as zodiac signs on the upper level of the display, on a decorative scale mounted on the horizontal clock plate.

The clock shows the Earth's orbit around the Sun once a year, with the Earth rotating on its axis once every 24 hours. At the same time, the Moon orbits the Earth once every 29.5 days, rotating once around its own axis so that different phases of the Moon can be seen from Earth. The Earth passes through 12 zodiac signs, months, and days, which can be read on the flat, cylindrical dial. The time sequences are displayed identically, but not in geometric dimensions.

Mechanism: Hermle W2987 quartz skeleton movement, displays month/date, zodiac signs, etc., powered by an alkaline manganese battery > 1 year, baby cell type.
Glass bell: The crystal bell is mouth-blown according to traditional craftsmanship. In this manual production method, minor irregularities and flaws are unavoidable and therefore characteristic.