Durowe

Identity and scope

Durowe was a German ébauche and watch-movement maker represented by a substantial catalogue of calibres.

This guide treats that identity as the starting point. It does not transfer line-level history to an individual watch without matching reference evidence. 1

Historical position

The Uhrwerksarchiv index documents Durowe as a movement maker and provides calibre-level research paths.

The date and context belong to the event described, not automatically to every object bearing the name. 1

What the source establishes

The cited Uhrwerksarchiv record is the evidence anchor used here for Durowe. Its documented scope is narrower than a complete corporate, calibre, or model archive.

Where the source speaks for the brand, its historical statements remain attributed rather than converted into independent verification. 1

Identify the exact watch

Record every visible dial signature, the complete case-back reference and serial markings, movement or module markings, dimensions, materials, and complications. Compare those details with a dated catalogue, manual, archive extract, or service document for the exact reference.

A shared logo or broadly similar case is an identification lead, not proof of age, originality, or authenticity. 1

Keep entities and dates separate

No specific date is established by this guide. Use only the documented context described above. Names may survive ownership changes, disappear and return, or refer to a founder, historic maker, product line, and present operator at different times.

Build an object-level chronology before making continuity claims. 1

Research a Durowe watch

Start with clear photographs of the dial, case back, crown, clasp, and movement where safely accessible. Search the exact markings in primary documentation and retain the document date and page or section.

For authentication, servicing, or valuation, use a qualified specialist and preserve provenance, invoices, and prior service records. 1

Independent research update

Durowe (Deutsche Uhren-Roh-Werke) founded October 23, 1933 in Pforzheim by Ludwig Hummel.

Durowe produced 300,000+ movements annually by 1940; supplied to German and Swiss watchmakers.

Durowe sold to Timex 1959; Timex sold movement business to Ebauches S.A. 1965.

Jörg Schauer acquired Durowe brand rights, connecting historic Pforzheim brands Durowe and Stowa. 23