PFORZHEIM / DILLWEIßENSTEIN - WHERE OUR WATCHES HAVE COME FROM, FROM THE VERY BEGINNING.
Pforzheim is the golden jewel of the Black Forest, located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg. The city owes its distinctive character to the diverse landscapes that shape the region. This is where our watches are made – since 1924.
101 years of innovation, passion, and collaboration.
Highest Precision | All Project Phases and Processes In-House.
Watch Case Manufactory | High-Quality Watch Cases Since 1924.
This is where it all began | First company building in Pforzheim/Dillweißenstein.
The Ickler company was originally located in the basement of Karl Ickler’s former residence.
Watch Case Manufactory | Rebuilding After the End of the War in 1947.
Karl Ickler founded the family-owned company in Pforzheim in 1924. Prior to this, he had worked as a production manager for international companies. He brought this wealth of experience into his watch case manufactory. In 1947, his sons Heinz and Kurt Ickler rebuilt the production facilities, which had been brought to a standstill during the war.
101 years of innovation, passion, and collaboration. Since 1924, our company has not only developed pioneering products but has also built countless valuable partnerships. We look back with great pride on a history shaped by challenges, milestones, and above all by the people who have accompanied us throughout the years.
Highest Precision | All Project Phases and Processes In-House.
All project phases and production steps are carried out in-house: design, engineering, prototyping, parts manufacturing, surface finishing, laser engraving, as well as assembly and quality control. Our highly qualified employees work with state-of-the-art CNC machining centers that ensure the highest level of precision. For surface finishing, the assembly of components and complete watches, and meticulous final inspection, we rely on skilled manual craftsmanship.
Watch Case Manufactory | High-Quality Watch Cases.
ICKLER’s high standards of quality, both in technical execution and design language, are rooted in its long history within the watch industry. This heritage dates back to 1924, when the independent, family-owned company Ickler GmbH was founded in Pforzheim. Ever since, high-quality and everyday-ready watch cases and watches have been created at the foot of the Black Forest — Made in Pforzheim, Germany.
Heat Blued Steel Hands | Manufactured In-House.
Using our specialized manufacturing process, we produce steel hands in a beautiful, uniform blue finish. The thermally blued steel hands, coated with Super-LumiNova C3 or BGW9, create an excellent contrast against black dials. This ensures outstanding legibility both during the day and at night.
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