Moritz Grossmann Hamatic Silver-Plated by Friction, For the Founder’s 200th Anniversary

The Hamatic is one of the more unusual watches from Moritz Grossmann, mainly because of how it handles automatic winding. Instead of a central rotor, it uses a hammer-style system, where a pendulum-like weight swings freely in both directions, constantly feeding energy to the movement. It is a more animated way of keeping the watch running, and one you can actually see in motion. This year (today to be precise), Moritz Grossmann marks the 200th anniversary of its founder with a range of special editions, starting with a new version called the Hamatic Silver-Plated by Friction. This latest model adds a new visual layer to the already ingenious Hamatic concept, first showcased in 2018.

The case remains in line with previous Hamatic models. Housed in a 41mm three-part white gold case with a thickness of 11.35mm, the watch offers the same proportions and wrist presence. It is paired with a blue kudu leather strap, and this edition is limited to 18 pieces. Like most Moritz Grossmann watches, the dial is clean and easy to read, with the same attention given to the movement.

As for the dial, Moritz Grossmann calls this finish “silver-plated by friction”. It is a traditional, hand-applied technique where the surface is worked with pastes and powders, and the result is a fine, grainy texture that doesn’t reflect too much light, keeping things soft on the dial. The blue numerals and scales come out nicely against this surface, along with a vintage-style M. Grossmann logo. This version also switches to Arabic numerals, replacing the Roman numerals seen on earlier Hamatic iterations. Time is shown with central hours and minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock, with slender, hand-made steel hands heat-blued to match the numerals and markers.

Inside is the same calibre 106.0, an automatic movement built around the brand’s hammer-style winding system. This engine runs at 3Hz and delivers a power reserve of around 72 hours. The movement is regulated in five positions and includes features such as stop seconds for precise setting. As expected from Moritz Grossmann, the finishing is done to a high level, with untreated German silver components, Glashütte ribbing, and hand-engraved details visible throughout. The Moritz Grossmann Hamatic Silver-Plated by Friction will be available from March 2026, for EUR 73,500.

For more information, please visit www.grossmann-uhren.com.

Editor’s note: This article was written by Mohak Gupta, freelance journalist and writer from India.