Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
They create meaning. Shaped by time, defined by harmony. Made for the moment — and for the time that follows.
– Martin Honermann – Watchmaker
Herzwerk unites this formidable mechanical foundation with an unmistakably personal approach to finishing. Guided by artistic freedom and uncompromising craft, the movement becomes a canvas for rare, hand-executed decoration — most notably black Côtes de Genève, applied with meticulous care to create depth, contrast, and a distinctive modern elegance.
Every piece can be made uniquely yours. Individual finishing and bespoke decoration may be commissioned at any time and realized in close collaboration with the master watchmaker himself — ensuring that each movement not only performs at the highest level, but also carries the unmistakable signature and DNA of Herzwerk.
ARTISAN
The ARTISAN was born from the ambition to create a watch of lasting significance — not an object of the moment, but a design with enduring substance. Its design language unites classical harmony with modern clarity and was deliberately conceived to transcend changing fashions: relevant in the present, elegant for decades to come.
The result is a timepiece that feels entirely natural in everyday life while carrying within it that same sense of calm, confidence, and enduring permanence that defines a future icon.
At the heart of the ARTISAN lies a mechanical movement of true pedigree, developed and crafted to the highest standards of contemporary watchmaking. Refined through years of engineering expertise and uncompromising dedication to precision, it represents a mature, stable, and thoroughly accomplished foundation for a timepiece of exceptional character.
Engineered for endurance as much as for precision, the movement features twin barrels delivering up to eight days of power reserve — an impressive technical specification that reflects both performance and refinement. Its architecture is further distinguished by an elegant balance with free-sprung hairspring, a hallmark of serious horology that enhances long-term chronometric consistency and elevates the movement to the level expected by discerning collectors.
Technical data.
Artisan VGW
Artisan VGB
Artisan VSB
Artisan VSW
THE BACKSIDE.
Timeless elegance…
Martin Honermann
A passion for watchmaking.
My journey began in 2008, when I completed my education at Germany’s oldest and historically most important watchmaking school. This important experience was the foundation for my further path in the world of watchmaking.
After my education, I worked with a small, dedicated team in Zurich to create individual pieces according to customer requirements. I worked on challenging projects for royal families, developed prototypes for the industry and produced selected small series.
My passion for the craft paved the way for me to pass on my knowledge as a teacher and instructor at the watchmaking school and inspire the next generation of watchmakers. After valuable experiences in technology and process development, I found my way back to craftsmanship. In Munich, where I worked for many years at Patek Philippe, I gained profound insights into watchmaking at the highest level.
This experience ultimately inspired me to create my first major complication under the HERZWERK brand. Today, I combine traditional techniques with modern innovation to create exceptional timepieces – true works of art, crafted from the heart.
