Welcome to the BOTTA watch-blog

Dive into our diverse blog posts and gain exciting insights into the world of BOTTA. From detailed product presentations and design highlights of our watch collection to impressions of events and exclusive reports - let yourself be inspired by the quality and philosophy of our brand. Find out more about the unique design, our display concepts, the technology and the passion that make up every BOTTA watch.

BOTTA watches

In our blog, we keep you up to date with the latest product innovations and exciting new launches at BOTTA. Discover our latest designs and find out more about the functions and special features of our latest watch models.

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Philosophy

Learn all about BOTTA's brand and product philosophy. We give you an insight into the values that drive us and the design principles that characterize each of our watches. Experience how functionality, aesthetics and the highest quality come together in every BOTTA watch.

About our philosophy

Technology & Science

Read interesting facts about time, materials science, the BAUHAUS theme and historical contexts that characterize our watches and the BOTTA brand in our technology section.

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Events

Here we report on events, trade fairs and happenings related to BOTTA. Take a look behind the scenes and experience the special moments when we present our watches to the world. Stay up to date and join us at our events - virtually and up close.

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Our most favourite blog articles

1. Simply Explained: Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice and Equinox

Klaus Botta explains equinox (with video)

Two times a year, day and night are in perfect harmony: at the equinox in March and September. But what exactly is behind this fascinating natural phenomenon? Why are there seasons at all - and what does the Earth's tilted axis have to do with it? In this article, we take you on a short journey through the solar system and explain how our planet creates summer heat, winter cold and magical balances.

Equinox simply explained

2. Difference between mechanical and quartz watches

There are two opposing camps in the world of wristwatches: lovers of traditional mechanics and fans of modern quartz technology. But what makes mechanical watches so special? In this first part of our series, we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of hand-wound and automatic watches. We shed light on how they work, discuss their advantages and disadvantages and explain why, for many, they are more than just timepieces. Join us on a journey through precision mechanics and discover what makes these watches so unique.

Difference between mechanical and quarz watches

3. Gift ideas for watch lovers

Giving a wristwatch as a gift means much more than just handing over a functional accessory. It reflects the character and values of the wearer and thus becomes a personal symbol of appreciation.

In this article, you will find out why BOTTA watches, with their unique display concepts and high value, are ideal gifts for special occasions and how they convey a lifestyle of conscious perception of time.

Gift ideas for watch lovers

4. Myth Bauhaus-Watches

The term “Bauhaus watches” is ubiquitous in the watch world. But how authentic is this reference really? In this article, Klaus Botta questions the existence of genuine Bauhaus watches and sheds light on how the Bauhaus philosophy is actually implemented in modern timepieces. Find out why many supposed Bauhaus watches do not deserve this title and how BOTTA design transports the true principles of the Bauhaus into the present day.

About the Bauhaus-Watches myth

5. The history of watches

and a changed perception of time

People have been measuring time for thousands of years, from simple sundials to high-precision atomic clocks. But how have these developments shaped our perception and relationship to time? In this article, we shed light on the fascinating evolution of time-measuring devices and their influence on our everyday lives and our sense of time.

The history of watches