Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph

History of Union Glashütte

For over 125 years, the history of Union Glashütte has been closely linked with the Dresden-based Johannes Dürrstein (1845-1901) and watch wholesalers. For 20 years Dürrstein has been an exclusive distribution partner of A. Lange & Söhne and has been successfully active in the watch trade, recognising that high-quality universal watches at affordable prices promise enormous sales success on the market. From 1880 he began marketing pocket watches in Switzerland under the name Union Glashütte.

Union Glashütte founded in 1893

This was followed in 1893 by the founding of the Union watch factory in Glashütte, Saxony, which had already become the centre of German watchmaking. Dürrstein entrusted the technical management to the master watchmaker Julius Bergter (1856 - 1944), who was also responsible for the 1900 Universal Clock. The watch had 18 complications and for a long time was regarded as the more complicated watch par excellence.
However, such unusual designs were an exception. The main focus was on the production of watches suitable for everyday use with useful complications - such as chronographs, power reserve displays and data.
The brand quickly established itself and found widespread use in Germany, Austria, Bohemia and Switzerland. However, the global economic crisis at the end of the 1920s led to major difficulties for the company, which ultimately led to its bankruptcy. In 1936, the Union watch factory was deleted from the commercial register.

Reconstruction 60 years later

Exactly 60 years after this event, Union Glashütte was revived in the course of the Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH. In the spirit of Dürrstein, the brand's watches are still a cost-effective alternative to the much more expensive luxury models from Glashütte Original. Since 2000, Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH and Union Uhrenfabrik GmbH - and thus Union Glashütte and Glashütte Original - have belonged to the Swatch Group.
Luxury watches tailored to your needs
The Belisar collection focuses on high quality and perfection. The mechanics and a sporty look with classic lines characterise the luxury watches. They are convincing both visually for office outfits and in combination with casual casual clothing. From ultra-modern timepieces to classic watches, the Belisar series has much to offer that the discerning buyer expects. Numerous models of the wristwatch line feature complications - automatic chronographs with moon phase, date, weekday display and small seconds inspire in countless designs. The Belisar collection always offers you a choice of material compositions. The watches made of hard-wearing stainless steel are just as popular as models that impress with a successful combination of steel and leather. Choose an elegant watch with an inconspicuous red gold décor to achieve a particularly high-quality look. The versions with leather strap convince with a special detail: the seams on the strap are usually in contrasting colours. The dials are also available in various colours: whether white, grey or black - the detail displays show every nuance off to its best advantage and emphasise the noble character of the models.

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At present, the Union Glashütte product range comprises six collections: Belisar, Noramis, Viro, 1893, Seris and Sirona. The first two series offer the largest selection.

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