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Zeppelin Watches - A Glorious Legacy of German Manufacturing
German manufacturing, known for its brilliance, innovation, and engineering, lives on in many forms, one of them being the high precision watches of POINTtec. With several brands under its patronage, including Zeppelin watches, POINTtec has been truly upholding the rich tradition of German watchmaking for over 30 years now.
The distinctive watchmaking style of the company began revealing itself in 1987, the foundation year of POINTtec. Since the early years of production, POINTtec watches have managed to create quite the stir with their daring and provocative style. Its first watches were made in France, the hub of eye-catching designs. POINTtec added to the trend by designing oversized women’s watches with an astounding 48 mm case diameter - a feat that was both an innovative and a bold fashion statement at the time.
However, this brave step of POINTtec proved to be a blessing in disguise. It helped to pave the way for the success of the company’s future endeavours. After the unification of Germany and in the years to come, POINTtec grew by leaps and bounds, expanding beyond its home in Munich and establishing a global presence.
A Brand Inspired By German Airships
The journey of Zeppelin began in 2002 when it came under the aegis of globally renowned German watch producer POINTtec. Inspired by the legendary German airships named after their inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, every watch from the brand is an embodiment of timeless beauty and technical sophistication. The airships, known for their elegant design, aroused fascination that, even to this day, reflect in the Zeppelin watch designs. Apart from suave designs, the watches boast high product quality and an impressive price-performance ratio. Furthermore, Zeppelin watches are crafted by the most skilled designers and watchmakers in Germany, ensuring the highest level of sophistication and technical competence.
The Zeppelin Collection
While the Zeppelin airships are known for their technical finesse and classic style, the Zeppelin watch collection endorses the glorious tradition and beauty of the celebrated airships. The brand offers a range of watch lines, each flaunting its unique style while remaining loyal to the distinct qualities of the Zeppelin airship.
Some of Zeppelin’s prized creations include Eurofighter, a watch collection inspired by the exceptional speed, performance, versatility, and power statement of the Eurofighter Typhoon, an aircraft of superlatives. Similarly, the Atlantic watch collection took a modern yet classic take, reminiscent of the luxury and sophistication of crossing the Atlantic on board the Zeppelin airship.
The Zeppelin Chronometer Glashuette Observatory collection features high-quality and world-class watches. Most notably, this collection received the coveted chronometer certificate of the Glashütte Observatory, a recognition achieved after rigorous testing for 15 days.
Other major collections include the LZ129 Hindenburg collection (ideal for individuals with smaller wrists), Mandala collection (a mother-of-pearl dial with a charmingly beautiful Mandala motif depicting the finest form of Asian art) and LZ126 Los Angeles collection (dedicated to the Zeppelin LZ126, the first passenger airship employed for long-distance flights and a record-holder of the highest speed at the time).
With its long list of chic watch lines reflecting the classical design and contemporary class, Zeppelin continues to awe the world even today.