Introducing Moritz Grossmann Unveils the Tremblage Green

In 2021, to mark the thirteenth anniversary of the brand, Moritz Grossmann revived an age-old engraving technique known as tremblage, from the French trembler, meaning “to tremble.” This artisanal craft involves the meticulous creation of tiny indentations on a metal surface using a variety of burins moved in different directions. The result is a uniform, finely grained texture that produces a matte, tactile finish with a warm silvery hue and a vintage character that gracefully patinates over time.

Since its reintroduction, the tremblage technique has adorned several of the brand’s timepieces. Now, it returns with a new interpretation: a striking green dial inspired by the serene, shaded tones of a German forest.

The Tremblage Green is available in either 18k white or rose gold and features a 41 mm case with a thickness of 11.35 mm. The minimalist case design is carefully proportioned to frame the dial without drawing attention away from its craftsmanship. 

Enhancing functionality is Moritz Grossmann’s patented manual-winding crown with a clever time-setting mechanism: when pulled, the crown returns to its original position, engaging the hacking seconds. A discreet pusher at 4 o’clock restarts the movement, allowing for precise time-setting while reducing wear and protecting the calibre from dust ingress.

The dial, made from German silver, is hand-engraved using the tremblage technique. This ancient method produces a soft, granular texture that subtly interacts with light. 

The forest green tone selected for this edition evokes the tranquil ambiance of deep woodland. Unlike conventional dials where numerals and logos are applied on top, the typography and scales on the Tremblage Green are carved in relief, requiring the engraver to work around the raised elements with remarkable precision.

Historical design elements include the M. Grossmann logo from 1875 and finely detailed minute and seconds tracks, also executed in relief. On the rose gold model, the hands are manually crafted from rose gold, while the white gold version features polished steel hands all produced in-house.

Powering the Tremblage Green is the in-house calibre 100.1, a hand-wound movement beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5 Hz). It features the signature Glashütte-style 2/3 plate crafted from untreated German silver, enriched with hand-engraved details and mirror-polished bevels. The balance cock, also hand-engraved, supports a proprietary Grossmann balance wheel, while white sapphires set in gold chatons add a refined touch. The movement offers a power reserve of 42 hours.

Completing the look is a hand-stitched dark brown alligator leather strap paired with a solid gold pin buckle matching the case metal. The Tremblage Green is limited to just eight pieces per version. The rose gold edition is priced at EUR 56,700 (approx. AED 240,400), while the white gold variant retails for EUR 55,200 (approx. AED 234,170).

For more information, visit Moritz Grossmann official website.