£1,450.00
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The Behrens Original Revolution Planet represents a groundbreaking achievement in the brand’s horological journey as their first venture into satellite time display mechanisms. This exceptional timepiece utilises an in-house designed system with dual sapphire discs that simulate orbital satellite motion to display hours and minutes in a mesmerising cosmic dance. Limited to just 100 pieces worldwide and now discontinued, the Revolution Planet predates the brand’s more recognised Space Traveller series, making it a true collector’s item for enthusiasts of independent watchmaking and innovative time displays.
Condition: Unworn, pre-owned
Includes: Complete box set
Guarantee: Original warranty dated 2021
Shipping: Free UK delivery
Founded in 2012 in Shenzhen, China, Behrens was established by a group of young watchmakers with shared vision to express time through unique mechanical structures. The brand was named to honour legendary German architect and industrial designer Peter Behrens (1868-1940), a founder of modern industrialist design and watch design enthusiast. Under the leadership of founder Mr. Lin Bingqiang, Behrens has quickly distinguished itself in the independent watchmaking scene with astronomical-themed timepieces featuring innovative mechanisms.
The brand achieved international recognition when their Rotary and Infinitely Apolar models were nominated for the prestigious 2020 GPHG (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) awards. Through collaborations with established names like Konstantin Chaykin and Label Noir, Behrens has established itself as a significant voice in contemporary watchmaking, blending Chinese ingenuity with Swiss-inspired watchmaking traditions.
The satellite time display mechanism in the Behrens Revolution Planet represents a significant horological innovation, particularly from an emerging independent brand. Unlike conventional watches where hours and minutes are displayed by centrally-mounted hands, this system utilises two sapphire discs that rotate in an orbital pattern, simulating the movement of satellites around a planet. The hours are displayed on one sapphire disc while minutes appear on another, creating a dynamic celestial ballet on the wrist.
This mechanism was entirely designed and developed in-house by Behrens, demonstrating their technical capabilities and creative approach to timekeeping. As the brand’s first exploration of this concept before the more widely recognized Space Traveller series, the Revolution Planet holds particular significance in Behrens’ watchmaking journey, showcasing their early expertise in creating alternative time displays that merge technical prowess with cosmic inspiration.
While both the Behrens Original Revolution Planet and the later Space Traveller series share the fundamental concept of satellite time display, they represent different evolutionary stages in Behrens’ horological development. The Revolution Planet was the brand’s inaugural venture into orbital time displays, featuring a more straightforward implementation with its dual sapphire disc system against a blue dial representing space. The Space Traveller series, which followed later, built upon this foundation with refined mechanics, enhanced visual presentation, and additional complications in some models.
The Revolution Planet’s significance lies in its status as the technical predecessor that established the conceptual framework for Behrens’ later astronomical timepieces. Collectors particularly value the Revolution Planet for its historical importance in the brand’s development timeline and its greater rarity due to the limited production of only 100 pieces. The differences between the two series showcase Behrens’ ongoing technical evolution and design refinement over time.
Behrens represents an important new voice in the global independent watchmaking landscape, particularly as one of the pioneering Chinese brands to gain international recognition. Founded in 2012, the brand quickly established a distinctive identity through its focus on astronomical themes and innovative mechanical displays. Behrens achieved significant validation in 2020 when two of their models were nominated for the prestigious GPHG awards (Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève), often considered the “Oscars of watchmaking”, placing them alongside established Swiss and European independents.
The brand’s collaborations with respected names like Konstantin Chaykin and Label Noir further cemented their credibility within the industry. Behrens embodies the globalisation of fine watchmaking, challenging the traditional Swiss-centric narrative by demonstrating that horological innovation can emerge from new creative centres like Shenzhen. For collectors, Behrens timepieces represent an opportunity to participate in this watchmaking evolution while acquiring mechanically interesting timepieces with distinctive design language.
The strict limitation to only 100 pieces of the Behrens Original Revolution Planet creates several compelling attributes for collectors of independent watchmaking. First, this extremely limited production ensures genuine exclusivity, the likelihood of encountering another example in the wild is exceptionally low, providing owners with a distinctive horological identity. Second, as Behrens’ first exploration of satellite time display before their better-known Space Traveller series, these 100 pieces represent the genesis of an important design direction for the brand, giving them historical significance within the brand’s development timeline.
Third, with the model now discontinued and global inventory depleted, the Revolution Planet has transitioned from being merely a limited production watch to a genuinely scarce collector’s item. For collectors of microbrands and independent watchmaking, these factors combine to create the potential for long-term appreciation, both in terms of financial value and horological significance, as Behrens continues to build their reputation in the global watchmaking landscape.
The selection of the Miyota 9015 automatic movement for the Behrens Revolution Planet reflects a strategic balance between reliability, performance, and value. The 9015 is widely respected in the industry as a workhorse automatic caliber, offering hacking seconds, hand-winding capability, and a respectable 42-hour power reserve. This reliable Japanese movement provides a solid foundation for Behrens’ complex in-house developed satellite display module, ensuring that the innovative time display functions consistently over the long term. The movement’s relatively slim profile allowed Behrens’ engineers to dedicate more case space to their proprietary orbital mechanism while maintaining wearable dimensions.
Additionally, the 9015’s established track record for durability and serviceability means that owners can enjoy the watch’s unique complications with confidence, knowing that the underlying engine is proven and widely supported by watchmakers globally. This pragmatic choice of movement reflects Behrens’ philosophy of delivering horological innovation at accessible price points compared to Swiss-made alternatives with similar complications.
Since releasing the Behrens Original Revolution Planet in their earlier years, Behrens has undergone remarkable evolution as a watchmaking brand. The most significant development has been their transition from using exclusively third-party movements to creating their own in-house calibres, beginning with the BM01 movement in the 2022 Perigee model and continuing with the BM02 in their Ultra-Light collection. The brand has expanded its horological vocabulary beyond satellite displays to include various astronomical complications, including Earth-Moon and Earth-Mars mechanical systems.
Behrens has also elevated their industry standing through strategic collaborations with established names like Konstantin Chaykin and Label Noir, plus participation in prestigious events including nominations at the 2020 GPHG awards and being the sole Chinese brand at Geneva Watch Days 2024. Their product portfolio has diversified significantly, ranging from space-themed watches to cultural pieces like the recent “KUNG FU” and “Dark Knight” models. Throughout this evolution, Behrens has maintained their founding philosophy of expressing time through unique mechanical structures while steadily building their technical capabilities and brand recognition in the global watchmaking landscape.
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