Habring² is an Austrian independent manufacture known for high-value in-house calibers and innovative mechanical complications like the split-seconds chronograph.
Overview
Founded: 2004
Based in: Völkermarkt, Austria
Typical Price Range: £4000–£15000 GBP
Known For: Felix, Doppel-Felix
Website: habring2.com
Brand Story
Habring² was established in Austria in 2004 by watchmaker Richard Habring and his wife Maria. Richard Habring was previously famous for developing the simplified split-seconds (doppelchronograph) module for IWC. Operating as a small, independent manufacture in Völkermarkt, the couple designs and builds watches that showcase technical complications (such as deadbeat seconds and foudroyante) with honest, craft-focused watchmaking.
Design Language
The Habring² aesthetic is clean, restrained, and classically inspired. Dials feature brushed silver or salmon finishes, sector layouts, and minimal printing, ensuring the focus remains on the mechanical complexity and thin case profiles.
Movements & Manufacturing
Habring² develops and manufactures their own movements, the Caliber A11 family, which are engineered to replace standard ETA-based movements with superior build tolerances, high-end finishing, and modular complications.
Notable Models
The Felix is their flagship time-only watch featuring a manual-wind in-house movement, while the Doppel-Felix is a celebrated split-seconds chronograph designed entirely in-house.
Why Enthusiasts Care
Habring² represents the peak of Austrian independent horology. Their technical achievements are legendary among watchmakers, offering true manufacture movement design and hand-assembly in very small annual numbers.
Official Website
Featured Models
Felix
A classically styled time-only watch showcasing an Austrian in-house manufacture manual-wind caliber in a slim case.
