Martin Braun Watches

Martin Braun Watches

Martin Braun is one of those indie names that quietly made waves in the early 2000s — and then just as quietly faded out. But if you know the era, you know:

his complications were smart, his watches were clean, and his take on celestial mechanics was ahead of its time.

Not mainstream. Not flashy. Just genuinely interesting horology, wrapped in classically German design.

A Little History

Martin Braun was a German watchmaker and complications specialist who founded his namesake brand in the early 2000s, part of the broader rise of independent

watchmakers in that era.

His niche? Astronomical complications — equation of time, sunrise/sunset indicators, sidereal time, and declination displays — all executed with mechanical purity and clean dials.

In 2007, Braun’s brand was acquired by the Franck Muller Watchland Group, which helped scale production but eventually shifted direction. By the

2010s, the original Martin Braun line was essentially discontinued, and Braun himself moved on to launch Antoine Martin (another niche indie, now dormant).

Today, Martin Braun watches remain underrated collector pieces — especially for complication fans and early indie enthusiasts.

What Collectors Love

Martin Braun watches hit that sweet spot between classic design and niche geekery.

Highlights include:

  • EOS — shows the equation of time, sunrise/sunset times based on location, and a sleek dial layout with date and time.

  • Selene — moonphase complications done with elegance and traditional styling.

  • Astronomic — a high-complication piece featuring sidereal time, declination, and other advanced celestial indications.

The watches are often 39–42mm, powered by base ETA movements heavily modified in-house, with custom modules for the astronomical displays.

Finishing is German-style — clean, matte, and practical — with sapphire backs and full display of the movement work.

Why Martin Braun Still Deserves Attention

Because few brands (then or now) tackle these types of complications with this much clarity and restraint.

You’re not getting a flashy tourbillon or diamond bezel. You’re getting a mechanical sunrise time display based on your latitude — and a movement that

was reengineered to show it properly. That’s rare.

Plus, the early indie provenance — and the fact that these watches aren’t made anymore — makes them genuinely collectible sleepers.

What’s Out There Now

Since the brand is no longer active, everything is pre-owned — but it’s out there if you know what to look for:

  • EOS and EOS II — the most recognizable and refined, often in precious metals or limited runs

  • Selene moonphase models — great value for the complication

  • Astronomic and Chrono models — rare, with multiple indications and larger cases

Prices are still relatively soft — which makes this an opportunity if you care more about mechanics than marketing.

Fed’s Take

Martin Braun was way ahead of his time.

I remember the EOS — that equation of time display was insanely cool, especially when you realized how precise the gearing had to be. I’ve only had

a couple come through Delray, but they’ve always been conversation starters — even if half the people looking didn’t know what they were looking at.

If you’re into independent watchmaking with a horological brain, this is a brand worth chasing down while it’s still under the radar.

Check Out Our Martin Braun Inventory

Delray Watch is always on the lookout for unique Martin Braun watches — especially EOS, Selene, and Astronomic models.

If you have a Martin Braun watch you’re ready to sell or trade – reach out. We’re always buying.

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