Why Collectors Still Love Mechanical Watches
In a world of smartphones and smartwatches, why do collectors like us still obsess over mechanical watches? It’s simple: they’re living machines. Powered by springs and gears, no batteries, just centuries of horological engineering.
And if you choose an automatic mechanical watch, the rotor inside winds itself while you wear it—making your watch both timeless and self-sustaining. It’s this perfect balance of science, craft, and soul that makes collecting so rewarding.
How Behrens Watches Stand Out in the Watch Industry
Now, let’s be honest. Many brands in the mechanical watch industry play it safe. Similar dials, predictable complications, nothing truly daring.
But BEHRENS is different. Their philosophy is “creation without limitations”—meaning original designs, in-house R&D, bold complications, and true craftsmanship all come together under one roof. From watchmaking to marketing to sales, every detail is managed with critical thinking and passion.
That’s why, for me, Behrens watches aren’t just timekeepers—they’re horological masterpieces that collectors should experience firsthand.
Apolar — An Astronomical Watch for Everyday Wear
Every collection needs an everyday piece, and for me, that’s the Behrens Apolar. Inspired by the cosmos, it’s an astronomical watch that feels both technical and wearable.
I love how it blends a touch of sci-fi with refined finishing. You get a futuristic aesthetic without losing practicality—a watch you can wear to the office or while stargazing.
Da Vinci Code — The Allure of a Skeleton Dial
Collectors like us appreciate watches that wear their soul on their sleeve. The Behrens Da Vinci Code does exactly that with its skeleton dial, exposing the intricate gears and movement architecture beneath.
A skeleton dial watch isn’t just about reading the time—it’s about admiring how time is being built, gear by gear, second by second. The Da Vinci Code combines that mechanical honesty with artistic design, making it one of the brand’s most poetic creations.
Interstellar Travel — The Avant-Garde Statement Piece
Sometimes you want a watch that sparks conversation. For me, that’s the Behrens Interstellar Travel. With its futuristic case design and bold complications—including retrograde displays—it’s unapologetically avant-garde.
This is the kind of automatic mechanical watch that makes even non-collectors pause and ask, “What is that?” And that, in itself, is part of the joy of collecting.
Starship-II x China Rocket — Astronomical Watch
For collectors chasing limited editions, the Starship-II x China Rocket is a no-brainer. It’s co-branded, deeply inspired by real rocket launches, and brings the spirit of space exploration to your wrist.
As an astronomical watch, it embodies adventure and innovation—and because it’s limited, it holds long-term value as a collectible. This is the kind of piece that connects your collection to a larger story.
Constell (Moon Phase) — Elegance Under the Stars
The Moon phase complication is one of the most romantic in horology, and the Behrens Constell captures it beautifully.
It’s refined, poetic, and versatile—a watch that adds a quiet charm to evening wear. For collectors like me, it represents the softer, more emotional side of mechanical watches, reminding us that time is as much about art as it is about precision.
Why These Behrens Watches Deserve a Place in Your Collection
A balanced collection should always have:
- A daily driver (Apolar).
- A poetic piece with story-driven complications (Constell, with its Moon phase).
- A statement watch that defines your taste (Interstellar Travel or Da Vinci Code).
- And, if possible, a limited edition (Starship-II x China Rocket).
That’s exactly what makes Behrens watches exciting—they deliver variety, authenticity, and bold design without recycling what’s already been done in Swiss watchmaking for decades.
For anyone serious about automatic mechanical watches, Behrens offers something rare: creation without limits.