In 2025, a powerful milestone is on the horizon — a tribute to bravery, tradition, and unwavering dedication. The German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) celebrates 160 years of saving lives at sea, and 150 years since the launch of its now-iconic boat-shaped collection boxes. To honor this incredible legacy, Mühle-Glashütte unveils a remarkable creation: the S.A.R. Mission Timer “160 Years DGzRS”, a limited-edition timepiece that does more than just tell time — it tells a story of courage and compassion.

Crafted in a series of just 160 pieces, each watch is a nod to the tireless efforts of the DGzRS and a heartfelt tribute to the countless lives they’ve rescued — over 87,300 since their founding in 1865. With every watch sold, €100 is donated directly to the sea rescuers, making each timepiece a symbol of gratitude and support.

The design is steeped in symbolism. The titanium-grey dial, with its fine line structure and functional minute track, echoes the maritime terrain near the mouth of the Weser River — the very waters these heroes patrol. A red-tipped second hand and matching red indices — glowing mysteriously blue in the dark and revealing their crimson secrets under UV light — pay homage to the official colors of the DGzRS.

Turn the watch over, and the titanium case back reveals a detailed engraving of the legendary collection box, a familiar sight to generations of supporters. Below it, a simple but profound inscription reads: “150 Years of Collection Boxes: 160 Years of DGzRS – The Sea Rescuers.” Each case is also numbered, transforming every watch into a personal, irreplaceable relic of maritime heritage.

The technical excellence is pure Mühle-Glashütte: a 43-mm lightweight titanium case, water-resistant up to 50 bar, scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, and a robust 2.5-mm-thick double anti-reflective sapphire crystal.

The wide indices and orientation triangles ensure immediate readability, even in harsh conditions. And thanks to the automatic SW 400-1 movement, paired with Mühle’s woodpecker neck regulation system and a precise six-position adjustment, accuracy is rock solid — with a daily deviation of just 0 to +8 seconds.

Even the oversized date display was crafted with purpose — around 30% larger than most, offering exceptional clarity without the need for magnification.

With the S.A.R. Mission Timer “160 Years DGzRS”, Mühle-Glashütte has done more than create a dive-ready precision tool. They’ve forged a connection to generations of fearless men and women, to their selfless mission, and to the waters they guard.