Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue

Guilloche and skeleton vivid blue
• Watch diameter (mm): 42.0
• Watch height (mm): 11.0
• Lug width (mm): 22
• Lug to lug (mm): 51
• Case back: Transparent
• Case metal: Black PVD / DLC steel
• Dial color: Blue
• Front crystal: Sapphire
• Movement: Manual mechanical
• Strap or bracelet: Strap
• Manufacturer's limited warranty: 2 years
• Warranty service: RGM or Benzinger

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Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue
Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue

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Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue
Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue
Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue
Jochen Benzinger Subskription III Blue
Product Details

Drawing a Crowd

Jochen Benzinger watches do not just catch the eye, they tend to draw a crowd.  

And although we have quite lofty expectations for Jochen at this point, he continues to exceed them time and time again with his exquisite work.

The Subscription Black and Blue is no exception, and we were particularly excited to receive this addition to the Subscription Collection as it is the first subscription to feature an all black PVD / DLC stainless steel case.



The Elaborate Dial Construction

The rich blue dial on this watch is hand guilloched using machines dating back to the early twentieth century.  The dial is finished with a blue Galvano lacquer and guilloched in a unique sunburst pattern  completely by hand. 

The process of making just the dial can take days.  The top dial displays white Arabic numerals which provide contrast and visibililty against the black PVD / DLC chapter ring.  

Next, Jochen adds the sub-seconds dial, which can be found at 6.  This design element is where the collection of Jochen Benzinger's Subscription watches gets its name, and it is often associated with mechanical movements of the finest design. 

This design requires that the seconds function be separated from the hour and minute displays, most notably where the hands are off center. This modification to the movement has been completely made in-house.



The Skeleton Movement Design

Finally, dial of the Jochen Benzinger Subscription Black and Blue has not been skeletonized like many of the other pieces in his collection choosing guilloche instead.  Jochen has focused his talent for skeletonization on the movement, which features a base plate treated in blue platinum. 

This plate provides an elegant backdrop and great contrast to the hand skeletonized bridges, wheels and gears which are dressed in a silver platinum. 

Other important features include:
  • Hand guilloched blue dial with sunburst pattern and Arabic numerals
  • Skeletonized movement, bridges and ratcheted crown wheel featuring blue platinum
  • Swan neck fine regulation
  • Flame blued screws
  • Black PVD / DLC stainless  steel case
  • Sub-seconds display with 44 hour power reserve

Sapphire crystals on both sides. The presentation box is elaborate, and naturally features engraved plates describing and naming the watch.

This watch ships with a black Benzinger calf leather strap and deployant buckle.



Watch specifications are provided by the respective watch manufacturer and/or other sources. Although we use best efforts to provide accurate information, we reserve the right to make corrections when advised of specification changes and/or content errors.


The Rose Engine


The rose engine is a type of geometric lathe, many of which date back more than 100 years.

Operated entirely by hand, each cut must be precisely made or the entire watch component is ruined and must be started again.

There are very few craftsmen in the world who are trained as experts in the operations of rose engines, engine turning and hand guilloche, and these techniques are employed in all Jochen Benzinger watches.


Rose Engine

















The Graver


This hand tool is the same as employed by the 16th century German painter and engraver Albrecht Durer.

Jochen Benzinger uses these graver tools to cut and decorate movement parts.

Watch Graver















Skeleton Saw


A skeleton saw (or "fine fretsaw") is usually associated with work done by master goldsmiths, but Jochen Benzinger use this tool to create the skeletonizing of the bridges.

Watch Skeletonizating






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