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Rooted in an unwavering devotion to haute horlogerie, Daniel Spitz approaches watchmaking through the lens of permanence. Guided by time-honored, vintage watchbuilding practices and a life dedicated to mastering the most demanding complications, he shapes his independent manufacture around a singular philosophy: to create mechanical instruments destined to outlive their era.

Working in true independence, he crafts each timepiece by hand, adhering to traditional methods refined over centuries—manual machining, hand-finishing, classical construction, and mechanically serviceable architecture. Every component is conceived not for fleeting innovation, but for enduring integrity. Time-proven assembly principles and noble materials are chosen with one purpose: to ensure that each creation may be maintained, restored, and admired for generations to come.

His work is defined by a restrained yet profound mechanical sophistication—where invention serves longevity, and architecture respects the discipline of classical horology. These are not merely watches, but heirloom chronometers, built according to the enduring codes of vintage watchmaking when timepieces were constructed to be repaired rather than replaced.

The single-impulse chronometer with pivoted detent escapement, the “Libre Excentrique,” embodies this philosophy. A tribute to marine chronometer traditions and precision timekeeping of the past, it stands as a mechanical manifesto of durability, serviceability, and lasting performance. (Books now closed.)

Through passion, rare technical mastery, and an uncompromising commitment to traditional craft, Daniel Spitz secures his place among the world’s most revered independent master watchmakers—creating mechanical legacies designed not merely for today, but for centuries ahead.

In the Atelier of Dan Spitz, the “Golden Era” of horology never ended. The workshop is a sanctuary for meticulously restored, rare vintage machinery—mechanical masterpieces salvaged from a time when watchmaking reached its zenith.

These manual, high-precision tools grant him total independence, allowing every component of a high-end timepiece to be manufactured entirely on-site. By eschewing modern mass production in favor of hand-operated machines and forgotten methods, Dan builds caliber components the way masters did centuries ago—engineered to endure for centuries to come.

Why This Matters

• Total Autonomy: No reliance on outside suppliers;  almost every part is born within the atelier.

• Historical Integrity: Utilizing rare Swiss machines that are themselves works of human art.

• Generational Longevity: Crafted with the precision and metallurgy required to last for lifetimes.

As a 3rd generation Master Watchmaker of Complications, 3 time Grammy nominated musician, and the first heavy metal artist to have his song playing on a second planet (Mars) with NASA aboard the curiosity rover, Daniel Spitz carries forward a bloodline of mechanical precision, creativity and sheer determination. With over 40 years at the bench, he operates as an artist whose career has defined the peak of modern horology.

Having headed the high-complication workshops for elite Swiss maisons—including Chopard, Franck Muller, Leviev, and De Grisogono—Dan’s expertise is woven into the very fabric of the industry. He has served as a micro-mechanical longevity consultant, a big brand “ghost builder,” and the master instructor responsible for creating the courses that train the next generation of Swiss watchmakers.

He is also a timepiece restoration expert for private collectors and famous auction houses.