On the anniversary: Hans-Jürgen and Thilo Mühle in an interview

Exclusive insights into the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer

The S.A.R. Rescue-Timer was developed together with the foreman of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS). The development took place in a very direct communication. For example, as a first step, Hans-Jürgen and Thilo Mühle suggested a robust timepiece with a GMT function to the sea rescuers, which seemed to be appropriate for the “seafaring” purpose. “During national journeys, you can do without the display of a second time zone,” they received very bluntly as feedback … In their anniversary interviews, Thilo and Hans-Jürgen Mühle talk about these and other memories of the development of what is probably the best-known Mühle-watch.

Interview with Hans-Jürgen Mühle

In 1994, Hans-Jürgen Mühle re-established the family business of his ancestors under the name “Mühle-Glashütte GmbH nautische Instrumente und Feinmechanik” and initially manufactured marine chronometers and ship’s clocks, and from 1996 also wristwatches with a nautical background. The S.A.R. Rescue-Timer is the prime example of the robustness and functionality of these time measuring instruments.

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Interview with Thilo Mühle

In 2000, Thilo Mühle joined the Mühle-Glashütte family business and initially devoted himself to the development of new timepieces before he took over the management together with his father in 2004 and finally became the sole managing director in 2007. However, product development is still his passion until today. This is how he initiated the development of the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer witnessed from March 2001.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find technical details for my Mühle wristwatch?

The most important technical information on watches in our current collection can be found on our website by visiting the “Wristwatches” page and selecting your collection and 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.

What precision can I expect from my Mühle wristwatch?

It is normal for mechanical watches to display a certain amount of tolerance because fluctuating temperatures, the tension of the winder springs or the position in which a watch is stored or worn can all affect its operation and accuracy. As we do not know how a watch will be worn, we always regulate our watches so that they are slightly fast, with a precision of between 0 and max. +8 seconds per day. Why? Because we want to ensure that Mühle watch wearers are never too late because of their time measuring instruments.

How often does my mechanical Mühle wristwatch need to be serviced?

Mechanical watches should be serviced from time to time. Over the years, the processes taking place inside the movement cause a certain amount of abrasion due to parts wearing. This abrasion contaminates the oil and sometimes forms deposits, which may cause the precision of the watch to deteriorate. We therefore recommend that our watches be fully serviced every four to five years. We advise wearers to get the watertightness of their watches checked every two years.