125 Years
of
Watchmaking

Learn more about the history of Eugen Wegner watches - a family run business from 1897.


Timeline

1897

Eugen Opens His First Workshop

Already at a young age, Eugen Wegner, an award-winning young watchmaker from Germany, opens his first workshop in Gdansk. Eugen Wegner was the great-great-grandfather of todays team.


Early 1900s

Rapid Growth and Expansions

With the support of his wife Eugen Wegner manages to rapidly grow the business. The business flourishes and new workshops and stores are opened in several other Prussian cities. The main workshop is moved to a new location in the city center of Gdansk.


1909

Hevelius Watch is Born

Inspired by the achievements of one of Gdansk's most famous sons, Eugen Wegner decides to name his newest series of pocket watches after the former councilor, mayor and most important astronomer Johannes Hevelius. The Hevelius pocket watch quickly becomes a bestseller.


1920s

Marine Chronometers

After spending some time in South America with fellow competitor WEMPE, Hans-Ulrich, Eugen Wegner's first-born son, enters the business. With expertise gained in his ventures, he successfully introduced the production and servicing of marine chronometers into the company portfolio. In those days, marine chronometers were vital for Gdansk's shipping industry.


1950s

Relocation

In the 1950s the company relocated to Western Germany. With a focus on the marine chronometer business, new workshops and offices were established in the major port cities - Hamburg, Duisburg and Lubeck.


1960s

The Watch Industry Collapses

Under constant pressure from new developments in the watch industry and against the backdrop of an overall poor economic environment, the company is unable to sustain growth and success. In the 1960s Hans-Ulrich decides to cease operations and close the doors. Eugen Wegner watches and marine chronometers slowly vanish from the market.