Glashütte Original celebrated the US launch of “Impressions,” the German watchmaker’s first manufactory book, in an intimate presentation to Los Angeles influencers and tastemakers last week at MILK studios.

“Impressions” illuminates a multifaceted collection of personal recollections, well-researched professional articles and snapshots of the brand’s uninterrupted history of 170 years, in addition to notes from devotees of the brand, including the evening’s special guest, actor, producer and TV-host Joel McHale.

“It is the people – the engineers, precision mechanics and watchmakers, all the friends, business partners and companions of Glashütte Original – who transform our Swiss replica watches into veritable collector’s items”, said Yann Gamard, CEO of Glashütte Original. “We wanted to give them a platform. As a result, “Impressions” is not only a portrait of our manufactory, but a tribute to the rich history of the region and the outstanding skills of the people who work and live here”, he added.

 

Guests at the celebration, including journalists, business partners, friends of the brand and notable influencers experienced exclusive readings by book contributors like McHale. Additionally, they were treated to a special exhibition that featured historical timepieces and various artifacts mentioned in the book. Glashütte Original’s watchmakers demonstrated “German Watchmaking Art since 1845” live in the iconic MILK studios space.

Originally launched in September 2015, the manufactory book “Impressions” is available in all Glashütte Original Boutiques worldwide.

Glashütte Original fake watches UK prepares for the 66th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival. It is already the 5th time that the German watchmaker is to present the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” in the “Perspektive Deutsches Kino” section. In addition, the brand is involved again this year in the “Retrospective” and “Homage” sections and is the sponsor of “Made in Germany – Reden über Film”, a series of ‘Perspektive’ public discussions.

At the opening of the “Perspektive Deutsches Kino” section on February 12th, 2016, Glashütte Original will award the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship”. The prize will honour an up-and-coming young German director and the winner, whose name will be announced at the award ceremony on the 12th of February, will receive 15,000 Euro, destined to support the development of a film project, materials and a screenplay.
The prize-winner will be chosen again this year by a hand-picked jury. The 2016 jury brings together a very diverse set of perspectives: actress Sandra Hüller; screenwriter, director and actor Ingo Haeb, and producer Martin Heisler.

The “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” is dedicated to emerging talent in not one, but two ways. Every year, the winner’s trophy is crafted by hand by students at the “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking run by Glashütte Original.
The Berlinale and Glashütte Original will welcome the newly crowned winner of the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” to a press conference set on Saturday, February 13th, 2016 in the Glashütte Original Lounge at the Potsdamer Platz. Located on the 24th floor of the Kollhoff Tower, the lounge offers remarkable viewpoints and insights during the Berlinale. International guests will also be introduced to a new timepiece, completely dedicated to their cosmopolitan lifestyle: the Senator Cosmopolite.

Art and craft – the quintessence of watchmaking and cinema – define the work of the winner of the Honorary Golden Bear, which will be awarded this year at the Berlinale to Michael Ballhaus. On February 18th, 2016 the renowned Director of Photography will be honoured with the prestigious award for his exceptional creative achievements.

View on the Berlinale red carpet from Glashütte Original Lounge. © Clemens Bilan