De Bethune: Technical Poetry in Motion

De Bethune watches challenge the limits of traditional watchmaking through innovation in materials, escapements, and design. The De Bethune Heritage DB25 exemplifies the brand's duality: futuristic yet rooted in classical proportions, with a blued titanium case and star-studded dial architecture. Explore the full De Bethune collection for more pieces that blend engineering precision with celestial beauty.

MB&F: Machines with Soul

Maximilian Büsser and Friends (MB&F) creates horological machines that defy convention and prioritize imagination. The MB&F Legacy Machine LM101 offers an elegant expression of the brand's DNA—floating balance wheels, domed crystals, and hand-finished bridges—all in a compact, wearable format. See more from MB&F's pre-owned collection to discover kinetic artistry in its purest form.

Urwerk: Time, Reconstructed

Urwerk approaches time display with radical creativity. Satellite discs, revolving hour modules, and orbital cases redefine how time can be read. Every Urwerk timepiece reflects the brand's commitment to innovation and ergonomics—engineered not just to tell time, but to challenge how we interact with it.

Trilobe: A New Language of Time

Trilobe eliminates the traditional watch hands in favor of rotating rings, transforming the experience of time into something intuitive and artistic. The Une Folle Journée elevates this concept with a three-dimensional dial design and architectural casework. See the full pre-owned Trilobe collection to explore poetic innovation in motion.

Who This Collection is For

This curated category is for collectors, creatives, and design connoisseurs—those who value independence in watchmaking, and who appreciate aesthetics that diverge from the mainstream. These timepieces are conversation starters, not just instruments.

Our Commitment to Independent Watchmaking

As a leader in luxury timepieces, The 1916 Company proudly supports independent brands that challenge the traditional codes of watch design. Our pre-owned selection is hand-vetted for authenticity, condition, and horological significance.

Pre-Owned Watches with Non-Traditional Displays