Berlin Is Part of the Design

Lilienthal Berlin describes its design philosophy through the idea of "Berlin, by design."

Rather than treating Berlin simply as a logo or place name, the brand says the city influences the way it thinks about design. The result is a collection built around clear forms, relatively restrained dials, and practical details intended for everyday wear.

The brand also positions itself around accessibility. Instead of presenting its watches as traditional luxury timepieces with very high price tags, Lilienthal Berlin focuses on combining contemporary design with established watchmaking components and materials at comparatively approachable prices.

That positioning is visible across the current collection, where many quartz and solar watches sit in the roughly €139–€349 range, while automatic models extend into the €400–€659 range.

⌚ Four Main Types of Watches

The current Lilienthal Berlin watch collection is divided into several categories, making the range easier to understand based on how the watch works.

Classic Quartz Watches

Quartz watches are the most straightforward option.

Lilienthal Berlin uses Japanese or Swiss movements in its watches and describes quartz as a practical choice for people who value accuracy and low maintenance.

Models such as the Huxley, Rosalux, Multimatica, and Lilienthal 1 sit within this broader everyday category.

For example, the Huxley collection includes 40 mm watches with quartz movements, while the smaller Rosalux has a 30 mm case and is offered with different strap and colour combinations.

This category is particularly suited to someone who wants a stylish everyday watch without worrying about mechanical winding or regular movement maintenance.

🏁 Chronographs for a More Sporty Look

Chronographs add a more technical character to the collection.

Lilienthal Berlin's chronographs generally use 42.5 mm cases and include multiple sub-dials, giving them a more detailed appearance than the brand's simpler classic models.

The current range includes designs such as the Chronograph – Blue Orange, Chronograph – Dark Silver White, Chronograph – Myth, Chronograph – All Black, and several limited or seasonal editions.

The chronograph collection also gives shoppers more choice in terms of straps, including leather, mesh, and stainless-steel link bracelets.

For someone who likes a larger watch with a more noticeable wrist presence, the chronograph line offers a different side of Lilienthal Berlin's otherwise minimalist design language.

☀️ Solar Watches Powered by Light

One of the more practical categories in the collection is the Chronograph Solar range.

These watches use a solar-powered movement, meaning the watch is powered by light rather than relying on conventional battery replacement in the same way as a standard quartz watch.

Lilienthal Berlin places the solar cell discreetly beneath the dial, allowing the watch to maintain a clean appearance.

The current collection includes several Chronograph Solar editions, with options featuring mesh, leather, stainless steel, and recycled PET straps.

Prices currently range from around €329 to €349 before discounts, depending on the specific model.

The North American website also currently lists several Chronograph Solar models on sale, with discounts ranging from around 5% to 20% depending on the edition and strap configuration.

⚙️ Automatic Watches Bring Mechanical Watchmaking

For people who enjoy the mechanics behind a watch, Lilienthal Berlin offers an automatic collection.

The Neolux family is currently the main focus of this category, with models including the Neolux, Neolux Day Date, and Neolux Skeleton.

Unlike quartz watches, automatic watches do not use a conventional battery. The movement is powered by the motion of the wearer's wrist.

Lilienthal Berlin says its automatic collection uses movements including Swiss Sellita and Japanese Miyota calibres. Its automatic collection includes models featuring the Swiss-made Sellita SW200, with a 38-hour power reserve.

The Neolux Skeleton takes the mechanical aspect even further by exposing more of the movement through the dial, allowing the wearer to see part of the mechanism.

This makes the automatic range particularly interesting for shoppers who care about traditional mechanical watchmaking as well as appearance.

🧱 Materials Matter

One of the more important details about Lilienthal Berlin is that the brand does not rely on design alone.

According to the company's own product information, its watches use hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel for the cases.

316L stainless steel is widely used in watchmaking because it is durable and resistant to corrosion, while its hypoallergenic properties make it a practical choice for everyday wear.

The brand also uses sapphire-hardened mineral glass across its watches, while some automatic models feature sapphire crystal.

The glass protects the dial from everyday scratches, and the inner anti-reflective coating is designed to make the dial easier to read in direct light.

These details help explain where Lilienthal Berlin sits in the market. The brand is not simply selling inexpensive fashion watches based entirely on appearance. It combines its Berlin-focused design with established watch materials and movements.

🔄 Change the Strap Without Tools

Another practical feature across the watch collection is interchangeable straps.

Lilienthal Berlin says its straps can be changed without tools, allowing a single watch to take on a different look.

Depending on the model, options include:

• Leather
• Milanese-style mesh
• Stainless-steel links
• Recycled PET straps

This fits naturally with the brand's everyday design philosophy.

A minimalist watch with a mesh bracelet can look relatively formal, while the same case with a different strap can feel more casual.

For someone who does not want to own several completely different watches, interchangeable straps can make one model more versatile.

🇩🇪 Made in Germany and International Production

Although Lilienthal Berlin is a Berlin brand, not every watch is manufactured in Germany.

The company states that watches in its Zeitgeist Automatik collection are made in Germany.

Other watch models are produced in Shenzhen, China, while the company says its sunglasses are made in Italy and its backpacks and bags are manufactured in Turkey and Vietnam.

That distinction is important because "Berlin design" does not mean every Lilienthal Berlin product is manufactured in Germany.

The Zeitgeist Automatik collection is particularly notable within the brand because German-made watches are relatively uncommon in this accessible lifestyle-watch segment.

🎒 The Brand Has Expanded Beyond Watches

While watches remain the main focus, Lilienthal Berlin has expanded its lifestyle collection.

Its current range includes backpacks and bags designed for urban use, with products such as the Urbaneer Rolltop.

The brand also offers sunglasses, which are made in Italy using bio-acetate and stainless steel according to its product information.

This expansion makes sense with the company's broader identity. Lilienthal Berlin describes its mission around equipping people for the urban adventures of today and tomorrow.

In other words, the brand is gradually building a broader Berlin-inspired lifestyle collection rather than remaining exclusively a watch company.

⭐ What Do the Current Reviews Look Like?

The official website displays customer ratings directly on product pages.

Several current models have strong ratings. For example, the Chronograph Solar – Edition I is currently shown with a 4.7/5 rating from 81 reviews on the North American site.

The Neolux collection is also rated positively, with several models displaying ratings around 4.6/5 based on dozens of reviews.

Some of the classic models score even higher. The Multimatica collection currently shows ratings around 4.9/5, while several Huxley models are around 4.7/5.

These ratings are useful as an indication of customer response, although they are naturally based on reviews published through the brand's own website rather than an independent review platform.

💰 Is Lilienthal Berlin a Luxury Watch Brand?

Lilienthal Berlin is better described as a design-focused lifestyle watch brand in the accessible-to-mid-range segment rather than a traditional luxury watchmaker.

Its pricing makes that positioning fairly clear.

Many classic quartz watches are priced below €250, while chronographs commonly sit around €259–€279 before promotions. Solar chronographs are generally around €329–€349, while automatic Neolux models range from roughly €399 to €659 depending on the design.

The brand also uses movements from established Japanese and Swiss manufacturers rather than positioning itself around highly complicated in-house mechanical movements.

So the appeal is different from traditional luxury brands.

You are primarily paying for a combination of Berlin design, materials, movement quality, finishing, colour choices, and everyday wearability.

For shoppers who want a stylish mechanical watch without moving into the several-thousand-euro luxury category, the automatic range can be particularly interesting.

🖤 Current Promotions on Lilienthal Berlin

The official website is currently showing a substantial selection of sale products.

On the North American site, some examples include:

Zeitgeist Automatik – Dark Silver Orange Mesh Anthracite is currently listed at $299.50, reduced from $599.

Neolux Slate Grey Mesh Anthracite is listed at $279.30, down from $399.

Octachrono – Silver Red Mesh Silver is currently $149.50, compared with $299.

Chronograph Solar – Edition I Mesh Black is listed at $263.20, down from $329.

Multimatica – All Gold Mesh Gold is listed at $151.20, compared with $189.

There are also discounts across Huxley, Nuvora, Chronograph, Neolux, and other collections.

The official site notes that offers can end at any time, particularly when availability is limited, and discount codes cannot be combined with other promotions.

For customers considering a Lilienthal Berlin watch, the sale section can therefore make the brand considerably more accessible than its standard pricing suggests.

🎁 Everyday Benefits

Lilienthal Berlin currently advertises free shipping from €120, 30-day returns, and a three-year warranty on its European website.

The three-year warranty is particularly notable because the company says it is one year longer than what it considers the industry standard.

That warranty applies across the brand's watch range and adds another layer of reassurance for customers purchasing a watch intended for regular everyday use.

Final 

Lilienthal Berlin occupies an interesting space in the watch market.

It is not trying to compete directly with traditional Swiss luxury brands, nor is it simply selling inexpensive fashion watches.

Instead, the brand combines Berlin-inspired design with Japanese and Swiss movements, 316L stainless steel cases, scratch-resistant glass options, interchangeable straps, and a relatively accessible price range.

Its collection also offers several different personalities.

The classic quartz models are simple and practical. Chronographs provide a larger and more technical look. Solar watches reduce the need for conventional battery changes, while automatic models bring mechanical movements and, in some cases, German manufacturing into the collection.

That combination makes Lilienthal Berlin especially appealing to people who want their watch to feel like part of their everyday style rather than simply a device for telling time.

And perhaps that is the most recognizable part of the brand: Berlin design, made for everyday life.