Holthinrichs LAB Series 1.S and GMT Watch Review: Celebrating 10 Years of 3D-Printed Watches
The Holthinrichs LAB Series 1.S and GMT watches showcase a decade of the brand’s dedication to experimental 3D‑printed watchmaking. Built on a 38.5 mm titanium case, the models feature ultra‑thin, ribbed lugs, hand‑patinated dials, and intricate details such as a rooster‑feet leather strap and copper‑patina finishes. Both watches house Swiss automatic Sellita movements—SW360 for the 1.S with a small‑seconds subdial and SW330‑2 GMT for the GMT version—displayed through a sapphire caseback. The LAB Series serves as the brand’s sandbox, pushing the limits of additive manufacturing while maintaining legibility and high‑quality finishing. Priced at €5,900 for the 1.S and €6,500 for the GMT, each model is limited to 100 pieces. The 1.S offers a lunar‑crater‑inspired texture on its subdial, while the GMT presents an azimuthal globe relief and a brass crescent hand, though its hour markers can be hard to read. Despite modest functional innovations, the watches demonstrate Holthinrichs’ progress in 3D printing, hand‑crafted finishing, and dial artistry, celebrating ten years of the brand’s experimental spirit.
Buying Time Analysis: This review highlights a decade of Holthinrichs’ pioneering 3D‑printed watchmaking, showcasing how the LAB Series pushes additive manufacturing limits and sets new standards for design, craftsmanship, and limited‑edition luxury.
