With the special edition S.A.R. Mission-Timer “160 Years DGzRS” Mühle-Glashütte once again showed how deeply we value the work of the German Sea Rescue Service (DGzRS). Limited to just 160 pieces, this timepiece combines precise maritime watchmaking with a clear commitment to responsibility and long-term partnership.
For every watch sold, €100 went straight to the sea rescuers – adding up to a total donation of €16,000. The symbolic check handover took place on December 6 aboard the sea rescue cruiser HERMANN MARWEDE, a moment that truly moved all of us.
Our CEO, Thilo Mühle, personally traveled from Glashütte to the North Sea for the occasion. “What connects us is our uncompromising demand for technology and safety,” he says. For us, this is more than a principle: both our watches and the work of the sea rescuers must perform reliably under extreme conditions – driven by passion and genuine emotion.
DGzRS Managing Director Nicolaus Stadeler expressed his sincere thanks for the support and the many years of close connection. For more than 20 years, we’ve shared a strong, almost personal partnership. It shows not only in our annual donations, but also in the watches we develop together—models whose proceeds directly support rescue missions in the North and Baltic Seas.
Both the DGzRS and Mühle-Glashütte look back on a long tradition. The sea rescue service was founded in 1865, our manufactory just four years later. And since 2002, the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer – developed together with DGzRS crews – has been built to meet the toughest demands at sea.
With the limited “160 Years DGzRS” special edition, we didn’t just want to honor the courage and dedication of the rescue crews. We also wanted to highlight two special anniversaries: 150 years of the donation boats and 160 years of the DGzRS.
This project shows what’s possible when technology, trust, and shared values come together—and how proud we are to stand alongside the sea rescuers as they carry out their vital mission.
You have various options, if you would like to have your Mühle watch professionally serviced. For example, you are welcome to bring your watch directly to our manufactory or send it to us by post with the note “Service”. Please contact us in advance if you would like a service in our manufactory in Glashütte. We will be happy to provide you with more information about our services, the safe shipping of your Mühle watch and send you a return slip. In addition, you can contact a Mühle retailer in your area. They will not only give you competent advice, there you can also hand in your watch for an inspection conveniently and easily.
The most important technical information on our current watches can be found on our website by visiting the “Wristwatches” page and selecting your collection/model. Technical details for your model can also be found in the instruction manual for your watch. If you have any further questions, especially regarding older models, please feel free to contact us.
