While other watch brands are using all kinds of modern materials, Chronoswiss founder Gerd-Rudiger Lang is busy rediscovering old-fashioned watchmaking values and the craftsmanship of the past.  And Lang found a kindred  spirit in the person of Karsten Frassdorf.  The young technician makes movements - some under his own name - of the finest provenance, intentionally allowing the design and style of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to shine through.

Chronoswiss is a German watch manufacturer based in Karlsfeld. The company was founded by Gerd R. Lang in 1983 with the mission to make the most extraordinary mechanical timepieces. Prior to founding Chronoswiss, Lang had gained significant experience in manufacturing movements for other major brands.

Chronoswiss tries to stay exclusive by only producing about 7,000 watches per year. Though a German company, every component is produced in Switzerland and then the watches are hand-finished.

 Although a relatively new brand, innovative timepieces have continued to earn Chronoswiss significant respect within both the horological industry, and among collectors. Founder Gerd Lang is well-known for his love of detail, and their highly detailed crowns, bezels, and casebands are some of Chronoswiss' distinguishing features. As a brand valued mostly by collectors, Chronoswiss watches generally sell at the low-end of their price range at auctions, representing what may be unique value in the collectors market.