Tutima Patria Inhorgenta 2026 "Mechanical Watch of the Year (Gold Award)"

February 27, 2026

Winner of the INHORGENTA AWARD 2026 "Mechanical Watch of the Year"

In February 2026, at the international trade fair "INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026" held in Munich, Germany, Tutima Glashütte's "Patria" was selected as the "Mechanical Watch of the Year" (mechanical watch category)!

This award is given as one of the highest honors in watchmaking, after a judging process by an international panel of experts, and recognizes precision, aesthetic beauty and outstanding craftsmanship.

■ What is the INHORGENTA AWARD?

The award is held at INHORGENTA, an international exhibition for the jewelry, watches, and fine jewelry industries held annually in Munich, and selects outstanding works from among applications by brands and designers from around the world. The mechanical watch category is a prestigious international award that comprehensively evaluates precision mechanisms, design, and the quality of finishing . This year's award was given not only to the design, but also to the structure, finish, and completeness of the mechanical watch, as judged by an international judging panel.

Patria - A fusion of Glashütte tradition and modernity

Patria is Tutima's high-end line, embodying the classic spirit of the brand.
The winning model, with its grade 5 titanium case and intricate graphite-coloured dial, epitomises the best of German watchmaking.

Features of the Tutima Patria

- In-house hand-wound movement Cal.617

- Approximately 65 hours power reserve

- Hand-finished chamfering and decoration, double assembly method

・3/4 plate structure

- Exquisite dial texture

The traditional Glashütte three-quarter plate structure, beautiful striped finish, polished chamfers, and well-balanced dial configuration once again demonstrated to the world the essential value of mechanical watches.

■A symbolic award that shows the current state of German luxury watches

The fact that a manufacturer from Glashütte, Germany, received the highest award at an international awards ceremony dominated by Swiss brands is a symbolic event for the entire European watch industry.

Since its founding in 1927, Tutima has built a strong track record in the fields of aviation and military watches, and today, as an independent manufacturer with its own workshop in Glashütte, it continues to uphold the traditions of German watchmaking.

This award is not just a success,
This is a historic achievement that demonstrates to the world the maturity and technological prowess of German watchmaking culture .

What is the INHORGENTA AWARD? The international trade fair selects the "best work of the year." INHORGENTA is an international trade fair in Germany known for its watches and jewelry. The INHORGENTA AWARD, held within the fair, recognizes outstanding works in multiple categories, and the 2026 awards have also been officially announced.

■ CONTÉVANOU is an authorized Tutima dealer

CONTÉVANOU, an authorized watch and jewelry dealer located in the Hatsudai/Nishi-Sando area of Tokyo, is an authorized Tutima dealer and offers detailed information about the brand's worldview and technical background. We carry the internationally acclaimed "Patria," as well as the sports line M2 and classic line.

We will provide detailed explanations of the differences in movement structure and finish while showing you the actual watch.