Name: Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 M1-25-32-1994-CB
Brand: City Chain
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Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 M1-25-32-1994-CB

$1,012.85

Original: $2,893.86

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Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 M1-25-32-1994-CB—

$2,893.86

$1,012.85

Original: $2,893.86

-65%

Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 M1-25-32-1994-CB—

$2,893.86

$1,012.85

The Story

The Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 is a watch that will never exist twice. Limited to 155 pieces worldwide — one for every year since Robert Mühle founded the family business in 1869 — it marks the 30th anniversary of Mühle-Glashütte in its current form, when Hans-Jürgen Mühle re-established the company in 1994 after German reunification. Every detail on the dial tells that story. The number 30 appears in red on the minute track where 60 usually sits, and again on the date display. The number 155 replaces 55 on the minute scale. These are not decorative flourishes. They are the anniversary, encoded on the face of the watch.

The case is aluminium bronze — the same alloy used in shipbuilding for propellers, pumps, and valves because it resists both fresh and saltwater corrosion. The middle section, bezel, and crown are all bronze, brushed and polished. Over time, the bronze develops a characteristic patina that is unique to each owner — shaped by skin chemistry, climate, humidity, and how the watch is worn. No two Edition 1994 watches will ever look the same after a few months of wear. The caseback is stainless steel for skin comfort, fitted with an exhibition window that reveals the anniversary rotor decorated with the Edition 1994 logo.

The Mühle blue dial with gold-plated applied indices and gold-plated hands is the brand's signature colour — the blue that appears across every Edition 1994 release. Paired with the warm tones of bronze, it creates a colour combination that belongs on the water: blue sky, golden hardware, the warmth of sun-aged metal. Inside, the SW 200-1 in the Mühle version with the patented woodpecker neck regulation delivers the same Glashütte precision as every other 29er — but with a special edition rotor and the knowledge that only 154 other people in the world own the same watch.

In 1994, Hans-Jürgen Mühle — fourth generation of the Mühle family — re-founded the company after the upheaval of German reunification. The precision instrument manufacturer, originally established in 1869, had been expropriated under Soviet rule and absorbed into the GDR state combine. Hans-Jürgen rebuilt it into the modern wristwatch manufactory that exists today. The Edition 1994 celebrates that moment of refounding — and the 155-year lineage that made it possible.

At a Glance

Brand Mühle-Glashütte
Collection 29er Big, Edition 1994
Reference M1-25-32-1994-CB
Movement SW 200-1, Mühle Version
Function 3 Hands + Date
Case Size 42.4mm × 11.3mm
Case Material Aluminium Bronze
Dial Mühle Blue (Anniversary)
Indices & Hands Gold-Plated, Super-LumiNova
Rotor Anniversary Edition (1994 Logo)
Water Resistance 10 bar (100m)
Limited Edition 155 Pieces Worldwide

Why You'll Love It

Limited to 155 pieces worldwide — one for every year of the Mühle family's entrepreneurial history in Glashütte since 1869. Once they're gone, they're gone
Aluminium bronze case — a shipbuilding alloy that develops a unique patina over time, making each watch increasingly personal and impossible to replicate
Anniversary dial details — red 30 on the minute track (marking the 30th anniversary) and 155 replacing 55 (marking the 155-year family lineage). The story is written on the face
Mühle blue and gold on bronze — the brand's signature colour paired with gold-plated indices and hands against the warm bronze case. A nautical colour palette that belongs on the water
Anniversary rotor visible through the exhibition caseback — the Edition 1994 logo on the Mühle rotor, a detail only the owner ever sees
Same 29er Big DNA — 42.4mm case, flank protector, woodpecker neck regulation, sapphire crystal, 10 bar water resistance. Proven reliability in a collector's package

Perfect For

Collectors of limited editions
Bronze watch enthusiasts
Those who value patina
Nautical & sailing lifestyle
German watchmaking connoisseurs
Investment-worthy timepieces
Milestone gift or celebration
The watch that becomes uniquely yours

Key Features

Aluminium bronze case — The middle section, bezel, and crown are machined from aluminium bronze — an alloy prized in shipbuilding for its resistance to both fresh and saltwater corrosion. Unlike stainless steel, bronze develops a living patina over time. The oxidation is influenced by the wearer's skin chemistry, the local climate, and exposure to moisture and salt. After a few months of wear, no two Edition 1994 watches will look alike. The caseback is stainless steel for skin comfort, fitted with a sapphire exhibition window
Anniversary dial — The Mühle blue dial carries three deliberate anniversary markers. The red 30 on the minute track replaces the standard red 60 — marking the 30th anniversary of the 1994 refounding. The number 155 replaces 55 on the minute scale — marking 155 years since Robert Mühle's 1869 founding. The red 30 appears again on the date display. These details are subtle enough to discover over time, deliberate enough to carry real meaning
Gold-plated applied indices and hands — The gold plating complements the warm bronze tones of the case, creating a unified warm-metal palette against the cool Mühle blue dial. Hands and hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova for low-light readability
Anniversary rotor — The automatic rotor is decorated with the Edition 1994 anniversary logo, visible through the exhibition caseback. A private detail — the kind of touch that separates a limited edition with genuine intent from a standard watch with a different number on the caseback
SW 200-1, Mühle Version — The same movement found across the 29er Big range, refined in Glashütte with the patented woodpecker neck regulation, Mühle rotor, blued screws, Glashütte solarisation, and perlage finishing
Mühle blue canvas strap with bronze pin buckle — 22mm canvas strap with a buckle pad for comfort. The bronze buckle matches the case and will develop patina in tandem with it — a design choice that keeps the entire watch aging as one unified object

Technical Specifications

The Mühle-Glashütte 29er Big Bronze Edition 1994 (M1-25-32-1994-CB) is a German-made automatic wristwatch limited to 155 pieces worldwide. The 42.4mm aluminium bronze case with flank protector measures 11.3mm in height, featuring a brushed and polished bronze middle section, bezel, and crown, with a stainless steel caseback fitted with a sapphire exhibition window revealing the anniversary rotor. Protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal with a screw-down crown, water-resistant to 10 bar. The SW 200-1 calibre in the Mühle version incorporates the patented woodpecker neck regulation, stop-second function, and quick-set date, delivering up to 41 hours of power reserve. The Mühle blue anniversary dial features gold-plated applied indices, gold-plated hands with Super-LumiNova, red 30 on the minute track and date display, and 155 replacing 55 on the minute scale. Paired with a 22mm Mühle blue canvas strap with bronze pin buckle.

Case
Diameter	42.4mm
Height	11.3mm
Material	Aluminium Bronze (Brushed / Polished)
Components	Middle Section, Bezel, Crown — Bronze
Caseback	Stainless Steel with Exhibition Window
Crown	Screw-Down (Bronze)
Crown Protection	Flank Protector
Glass	Anti-Reflective Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance	10 bar (100 metres)

Dial
Colour	Mühle Blue (Anniversary)
Indices	Applied, Gold-Plated
Hands	Gold-Plated, Super-LumiNova
Seconds Hand	Red
Anniversary Details	Red 30 (minute track + date), 155 replaces 55
Date Display	Window (Red 30)

Strap
Material	Canvas
Colour	Mühle Blue
Width	22mm
Clasp	Bronze Pin Buckle with Buckle Pad

Movement
Calibre	SW 200-1, Mühle Version
Type	Automatic (Self-Winding)
Regulation	Patented Woodpecker Neck
Rotor	Anniversary Edition (1994 Logo)
Functions	Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Additional	Stop-Second, Quick-Set Date
Power Reserve	Up to 41 hours
Finishing	Blued Screws, Glashütte Solarisation, Perlage

Limited Edition
Edition	Edition 1994 (30th Anniversary)
Limitation	155 Pieces Worldwide
Significance of 155	Years Since Robert Mühle's 1869 Founding
Significance of 1994	Year of Refounding After Reunification

The Edition 1994 Story

1869 — Robert Mühle founds the company in Glashütte as a manufacturer of precision measuring instruments for the town's legendary watchmakers. The Mühle name has been in the Saxon watchmaking region for over 700 years
1945–1990 — Expropriation and state control — After World War II, the Soviet occupation authority expropriates the family business. For 45 years it operates under the GDR state combine, severed from its founding family
1994 — Hans-Jürgen Mühle re-establishes the company after German reunification, beginning the modern era of Mühle-Glashütte wristwatch production. The fourth generation rebuilds from nothing
2024 — The Edition 1994 marks 30 years since that refounding and 155 years of the Mühle family's entrepreneurial presence in Glashütte. The 29er Big Bronze is the first release in the commemorative series — limited to 155 pieces, each carrying the anniversary markers on dial and rotor

Best Matched With

White linen shirt
Navy blazer
Tan leather shoes
Denim & canvas
Earth tones
Rolled-up sleeves
Nautical casual

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the bronze case change colour over time?

Yes — and that is by design. Aluminium bronze develops a natural patina through oxidation, influenced by the wearer's skin chemistry, sweat, climate, humidity, and exposure to salt or moisture. Over weeks and months, the case will shift from its original warm gold-bronze tone toward deeper, richer hues — potentially developing greens, browns, and dark golds. The patina is protective (it shields the underlying metal from further corrosion) and entirely unique to each owner. If you prefer to restore the original finish, bronze can be polished back with a soft cloth. Most owners embrace the patina as part of the watch's character — a living surface that records how and where it has been worn.

What do the anniversary markers on the dial mean?

Three details mark the anniversary. The red 30 on the minute track (where 60 normally sits) marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 refounding. The number 155 replacing 55 on the minute scale marks the 155 years since Robert Mühle's original 1869 founding. The red 30 appears again on the date display — on the 30th of every month, the date window shows a red numeral that mirrors the minute track. These are subtle enough to miss on first glance, meaningful enough to appreciate over years of ownership.

What is aluminium bronze and why is it used in watches?

Aluminium bronze is a copper alloy containing aluminium (typically 9–12%) that is widely used in marine engineering — propellers, pumps, valves, and hull fittings — because it resists corrosion from both fresh and saltwater. It is harder than standard brass, more corrosion-resistant than standard bronze, and develops a distinctive warm patina over time. For a nautical watch collection named after a sailing dinghy, aluminium bronze is the most historically appropriate case material Mühle could have chosen.

How does this compare to the standard 29er Big?

Identical dimensions (42.4mm × 11.3mm), identical movement (SW 200-1 with woodpecker neck regulation), same flank protector, same 10 bar water resistance. The differences are material and exclusivity. The standard 29er Big uses a stainless steel case — durable, consistent, and unchanging. The Edition 1994 uses aluminium bronze — living, evolving, and unique to each owner. The dial is Mühle blue with gold-plated indices (vs applied steel on the standard), the rotor carries the anniversary logo, and only 155 pieces exist. Choose the standard for a daily-wear workhorse. Choose the Edition 1994 for a collector's piece with a story and a surface that no one else's watch will ever share.

Will the bronze leave marks on my wrist?

The caseback is stainless steel — not bronze — specifically to prevent skin contact with the bronze alloy. The bronze middle section, bezel, and crown are the parts that develop patina, but they do not sit directly against the skin. The canvas strap also includes a buckle pad between the bronze pin buckle and the wrist for the same reason.

What is the woodpecker neck regulation?

Developed and patented by Mühle-Glashütte in 2003, the woodpecker neck regulation locks the regulator arm both sideways and downward, preventing it from jumping out of position during shocks. Originally developed for the S.A.R. Rescue-Timer, it is now fitted to every Mühle movement — including the Edition 1994's anniversary rotor variant.

Is this watch made in Germany?

Yes. While the base calibre is Swiss-made (Sellita), it is refined, regulated, and finished in Mühle-Glashütte's own manufactory in Glashütte, Saxony. The anniversary rotor, woodpecker neck regulation, Glashütte solarisation, and all finishing are applied in-house. The bronze case, dial assembly, and final quality control are performed in Glashütte.

Can I swim with this watch?

Yes. With 10 bar (100 metres) water resistance and a screw-down crown, the Edition 1994 is swim-ready. The aluminium bronze alloy is specifically resistant to saltwater corrosion — it's the same material used in shipbuilding. Saltwater exposure may accelerate the patina development, which many bronze watch owners consider a benefit rather than a concern.

Is this a good investment?

Limited to 155 pieces, the Edition 1994 is the first commemorative release from a six-generation German watchmaker. Bronze watches with genuine patina have historically held strong collector interest. The combination of a meaningful limitation number (155 years), nautically appropriate material (aluminium bronze), and anniversary-specific dial and rotor details gives this watch a provenance that most limited editions lack. Whether it appreciates financially is uncertain — but as a collector's piece with a genuine story, it carries more substance than most.

Is this a good gift?

Perhaps the most special gift in the entire City Chain Mühle collection. A watch limited to 155 pieces worldwide, in a material that becomes uniquely the owner's over time, with anniversary markers that tell a 155-year family story encoded on the dial. The bronze patina means the watch will look different on their first anniversary of owning it than on the day they unwrapped it — a gift that continues to evolve. Exceptional for milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries, retirement, and any occasion where the gift should carry a story as lasting as the watch itself.