Word from Tutima: No

[danomar]

In response to my query to Tutima about the possibility of producing more NATO Military TL watches with orange dials:

"Thank you very much for your request and your interest in Tutima instrument watches.

Unfortunately we are unable to manufacture the requested model."

It is to be expected, really. I have never seen another one for sale, and from distant memory recall that only a small number of these dials were made. I know that if I ever owned one, it probably would never be sold.

At least we can enjoy it from afar. That much is free!

[DaveS]

It certainly is a rare one, the photos you have found are just about the only (real world) ones of this watch I have ever seen.

Sometimes I get the impression that Tutima customer services is based here



I have not got many positive answers from them yet - if any.

And my request for more information on the ZUZ-issued Tutimas has drawn no response whatsoever.

Oh well

Dave

[Pascal S]

I will try to put my hand on Dieter Delecate's business card and e-mail address, and send him the link to this discussion. I had the pleasure of chatting with him at the Basel Fair in 2005, and I remember that he paid very close attention to what was being said about his brand on watch fora.

So I believe he should be made aware that Tutima's customer service obviously has room left for improvement...

[DaveS]

Indeed, especially as my contact (from previous correspondence) was Jorg Delecate, who must be some relation.
Dave

[Pascal S]

He could be his son, but that's a wild guess on my part.

It's really a pity that they do not appear to be more reactive because I like the brand and its products very much. When you take a look at what Jean-Claude Biver has single-handedly achieved on some watch fora to boost the image of Hublot, I believe Tutima might be missing on some opportunities to make their watches even more desirable.

The ZUZ chronos are a case in point: they are ultra-rare, and therefore extremely desirable. They could serve as "halo models" if Tutima was ready to build on just 1% of what a brand like B&R dedicate as far as "free publicity" goes, and yet they don't seem interested in doing it. To me, this is most puzzling...

[DaveS]

Originally Posted by Pascal S

He could be his son, but that's a wild guess on my part.

It turns out that he is, and that his daughter Ute is also involved in the business.

Perhaps they are a little involved with the move back to Glashutte and the new lines.

It is a little frustrating, but no more or less than I have experienced with other manufacturers.

Dave

[Noodlefish]

You could also try: https://twitter.com/tutimawatches

and they appear to have a Facebook Page too: www.facebook.com/TUTIMAWATCHES