Hermle Clocks

Nearly 100 years ago, Franz Hermle began manufacturing and selling mechanical timepieces. In 1922, Franz Hermle founded the Franz Hermle Clock Company in Gosheim/Wuerttemberg, Germany. Within ten years the company became known as one of the most modern and efficient manufacturers of clock movements in the clock industry. Franz Hermle and his sons' dedication weathered the effects of WWII and made Franz Hermle and Sohn prosper while other companies capitulated.

The founder, Franz Hermle, died in 1953 and left a modern and prosperous operation to his sons Gebhard, Alfred, Hans, and Heinrich Hermle. They have continued to build the company into a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of fine timepieces and mechanical clock movements.

Now in its third generation, Franz Hermle and Sohn employs over 500 people in 4 locations in Germany and an additional manufacturing facility, Hermle Black Forest Clock, in Amherst, Virginia. Hermle clocks are exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, and Hermle is dedicated to leading the industry in computerized and automated precision-manufactured clock parts and mechanical and quartz movements.  Hermle clocks include mantel clocks, skeleton clocks, and wall clocks.

Hermle clocks always balance style and function, and that is evident in their mantel clocks.  We love the contrast between their traditional mantel clocks and their contemporary designs.   This contrast is showcased most particularly in their mechanical wind-up mantel clocks.  The Bergamo 22998-160352i is a great example of the elusive balance between traditional and modern.   We love the glass panels, including the glass top.  Hermle features in the Bergamo a mechanical bell chime movement.  This bell chime movement lends the sophistication of a classic mechanical key-wound movement but adds the quaintness of a lovely bell chime.   Another example of form and function is the Clarke 23052-030340i.  We love the clean lines this Hermle clock offers and is nicely balanced again by a quaint bell chime mechanical movement.  Hermle also offers several chiming mantel clocks in a quartz battery-operated movement.

Hemle’s commitment to design really separates them and is also evident in their skeleton clocks.  We love showcasing these clocks - not because of their clean lines and modern design, but because they are featured at fantastic price points.  Therefore, these Hermle clocks make wonderful clock gifts.  Skeleton clocks of note are the Keri 23036-x40721 and Lakin 23025-q70721 with their aluminum pillars.  We also love the glass dome on the Leyton 22716-160791i.

Hermle’s commitment to showcasing the timelessness of fine timepieces is most evident in their wall clocks, particularly their weight-driven wall clocks.  Our store loves showcasing weight-driven clocks in general, both in our retail showroom and in our online clock shop.  Hermle’s designs are exciting because they always seem to honor the past and yet look toward the future.  We love how Hermle balances the rustic feel of the Abbot 70993-t30351 with the modern feel of the Mornington 70650-030358i.  Hermle clocks also have a sophistication that is evident in their mechanical wind-up wall clocks.

Hermle clocks are simply one of the best clock brands.  Not only will they make a thoughtful clock gift, but many are sure to become a treasured heirloom.  You can buy Hermle clocks in our online clock store or in our retail showroom.  We have been providing the “gift of time” for over two decades, both online through our site and in our retail showroom.  Moreover, our service center has been repairing and servicing all types of clocks for many decades.  You can be sure that our staff can provide continuing technical service support on the purchase of many Hermle clocks.