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Wempe Opens One of Europe's Largest and Most Modern Watch Servicing Workshops in Hamburg

15 May 2025

Anyone fortunate enough to attend the grand opening in Hamburg would agree: Wempe, the family business founded in 1878, and the stunning Kontorhaus at Stubbenhuk 10 seem perfectly matched. In early May 2025, Kim-Eva Wempe and her children, Chiara and Scott, proudly unveiled this innovative, high-quality watch service centre to a host of guests.It was love at first sight,' recalls Kim-Eva Wempe, Managing Partner of Gerhard D. Wempe GmbH & Co. KG, about her initial visit to the listed building, with its breathtaking views of Hamburg Harbour and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.Scott, Kim-Eva and Chiara WempeA century after establishing its headquarters on Hamburg's Steinstrasse in 1923, this expansion into the Hanseatic port city reaffirms Wempe's enduring commitment to Hamburg as its home.Hamburg epitomises Hanseatic values,' says Kim-Eva Wempe. This means that the city is cosmopolitan and trade-orientated, while many of Hamburg’s citizens have a clear Hanseatic understanding of the world with a deep sense of honesty, tolerance, reliability, down-to-earthness and discretion. These qualities align perfectly with Wempe and have underpinned our century-long history here. Trust a currency as valuable as gold in our industry is nurtured through these values.The new Wempe-Kontorhaus spans 4,700 square metres and sends a strong signal to watch lovers worldwide. Remarkably, three of its seven floors are dedicated exclusively to the servicing and repair of timepieces.View of the beautiful, historic staircase. Chiara Wempe, Limited Partner and Co-Head of Business Development, elaborates on the enduring appeal of mechanical watches and their importance to the company:Over the years, watches have evolved into lifestyle symbols, thriving on their stories. Today, no one needs a mechanical wristwatch we all know that. Yet they are more relevant than ever, especially among younger generations. The craftsmanship fascinates, the stories inspire a sense of identity, and the watch itself becomes an expression of one's personality.'Finding a suitable building to expand their watch service had been a long-standing goal for Wempe. It needed to offer a modern working environment, a prime location, and embody the family business's identity.With the Kontorhaus in Stubbenhuk, we have now found the perfect location.Scott Wempe, Limited Partner and Co-Head of Business DevelopmentChiara, Kim-Eva und Scott Wempe‘Production, craftsmanship, history, and trade, as well as tradition and innovation, are perfectly intertwined in the heart of the city of Hamburg. We believe this is precisely what defines our family business a commitment to preserving important traditions and culture, combined with an ever-watchful eye on future developments. Chiara and I are placing a stronger emphasis on accelerating innovation to enhance the customer experience, ensuring that younger generations continue to be captivated by the Wempe experience without losing its unique character. We've achieved this as well in the Stubbenhuk Kontorhaus.’..................