About us

Tribbensee is a clockmaking company with tradition since 1916. Since 1966 we have specialized in the production of large clocks. We have stood for quality and experience for over a century.

Tribbensee is a family business with decades of experience in the assembly and sale of original Black Forest grandfather clocks. Production takes place both in the Black Forest, the classic area of clock manufacture, and in Munich. Thanks to craftsmanship and technical perfection in the home of clocks, high-quality and stylistically mature masterpieces are created. All of our clocks are 100% “Made in Germany” and in some cases also from high-quality international manufacturers. Our clocks are true heirlooms and valuable antiques that will continue to be appreciated as such in the future. True to our motto “Wilhelm Tribbensee – the time of your life”, we would like to offer you a piece of quality and durability.

We have the longest experience in the German large clock retail trade. We respond to the wishes and concerns of our large clock customers more clearly, more precisely and without ifs and buts.

Over many decades of uninterrupted appreciation and uninterrupted precision work on large clocks, we have worked out and refined our very special strengths, which we naturally make available to every customer.

Wilhelm Tribbensee was the pioneer who converted the production of large clock cases to the tried and tested method that is still used today. Tribbensee – since 1916.

Hans-Joachim Krohmer (owner since 1979)

Grandfather clocks Illumina Secunda (black/carbon) from Erwin Sattler.

Table clock NT G8 from Matthias Naeschke.

Based on this tradition, Tribbensee designs the shape of all its clocks itself. The material and dimensions of the individual parts guarantee the longevity of each model. Our customers have the opportunity to play a major role in shaping the appearance of their clocks by choosing the type of movement, dial, glazing, weights, pendulum, color and type of wood. Wilhelm Tribbensee – since 1916.

With us, you don’t just get any clock, but your very personal custom-made clock in which we realize all your technically feasible wishes. Whether, for example, mirrors or lighting are to be installed, we will fulfill your wishes. We will meet your desired dates for anniversaries, birthdays, wedding anniversaries or when you move into your new home. In short: you wish and we do it!

Before you buy, we offer you a non-binding presentation and a non-binding test hanging of several clocks in your home within Germany, Switzerland, Austria and throughout Europe, so that you can choose the best clock for you in your own personal environment. No distance is too far for us.

You can order your clock from us without a down payment. Payment is only made after the service has been provided. We accept selected large clocks in payment.

As your personal contact, we deliver each clock personally with our own vehicle free of charge to your home in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, hang the clock according to your wishes and provide you with detailed instructions on the special features of the clock. All clocks come in their original packaging, depending on the manufacturer, with a certificate, warranty certificate and written instructions. If you still have any questions or requests, our telephone support team will be happy to help you on 07152-949790 or 0172-7326114.

In addition, we ship our clocks all over the world in packaging specially made for each clock. Of course, we take care of the associated customs documents, VAT refunds and insure each clock for transportation to you.

We grant you a 15-year warranty, without limitation! We also have our own pick-up and delivery service in the event of a repair.

Our clockmakers are also available for maintenance and repairs of all makes. We grant a two-year follow-up guarantee on repairs. We have clocks from Erwin Sattler overhauled or repaired directly at the factory at Erwin Sattler. Here too, we only collect the movement from you and return it to you personally after a successful overhaul and then take the clock back to its usual place of operation.