Rooted in a deep respect for craft, art history, and a family lineage of precision tool and die makers from Germany’s Rheinland region, Kreisler watches carry a through-line of historically informed processes and designs to a contemporary audience. Operating out of New York’s Hudson Valley, all case and dial production—including casting, machining, enameling, and assembly—is carried out in small batches, by hand, in-house.
A cornerstone of Kreisler’s process is the reinterpretation of historic metalworking techniques such as cire perdue (lost wax casting). By combining processes from inside the canon of traditional case and dial making with those outside of it, heritage and dissent coexist in every watch. Materials are chosen as much for their historical relevance as their visual character, resulting in decisive forms anchored by legacy.
Each piece embodies a reverence for process and refinement, guided by a spirit of independence that chases no trends. Kreisler watches are designed to be worn confidently for decades to come.
All models are individually numbered, stamped limited editions, powered by Swiss Made movements selected for reliability, serviceability, and longevity.