Frequently Asked Questions

Consulting

Can special requests beyond the configurator also be taken into account?

Individuality is in the foreground at Matthias Kieser. Therefore, special wishes such as engravings can also be implemented. Please contact Matthias Kieser directly.

Can I get advice on the configuration of my watch?

You can make a personal appointment in Frankfurt, where Matthias Kieser will show you his watches and advise you on the configuration. But we are also happy to advise you by phone and by mail, video calls are also possible.

What are the hygiene standards for face-to-face appointments?

Of course, we wear surgical masks and make sure there is sufficient distance. We also air the room after every appointment. The watches are all disinfected. We ask you to adhere to the applicable Corona rules as well.

Where can I experience the watches live?

You are welcome to visit our workshop in Frankfurt's Ostend by appointment!

Matthias Kieser also offers personal appointments in selected cities at regular intervals. Simply subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about this.

Purchase procedure

Why do I have to wait up to 16 weeks for my watch?

Matthias Kieser has a small workshop where he makes your watches with a lot of handwork. It is not produced in stock, because each watch is individual.


Why can't I buy the watch all year round?

Due to limited capacities and a lot of manual work, we have decided against the continuous production of watches. Instead, Matthias Kieser builds all watches of a release in one piece, followed by the next release. You can make a reservation for an upcoming release. Contact us directly or sign up for the newsletter!


Can I return my watch?

Since our watches are individualized products, they cannot be returned (see "Right of withdrawal").

Which countries do you ship to?

We currently ship to all EU countries and the UK. Shipping within Germany is free of charge. Other countries on request.

How are the watches shipped? Is the shipment insured?

We ship exclusively by value shipment. The package is thus insured against transport damage and loss.

What payment methods are available?

You can pay by PayPal or bank transfer.

How does the ordering process work?

After you have finished configuring your watch, you can send us a purchase request. Please leave us your contact details. We will then send you an offer. As soon as you have confirmed this and paid a deposit of 40% of the purchase price, Matthias Kieser will start the production of your watch.

Service & Warranty

Is my watch water resistant?

Yes! Kieser Design watches are tested to 100m or 10 bar. This means you can keep it on without worrying about washing your hands, showering and bathing. It is even suitable for swimming or snorkeling.

As the inner lining of the straps is made of genuine leather, we recommend taking the watch off before showering or bathing.

How do I care for my watch and bracelet?

Wash with lukewarm water and a drop of washing-up liquid. If possible, do not allow the strap to come into contact with the water so that the genuine leather lining does not become brittle.

Then dry with a soft cloth. In places that cannot be reached with the cloth, you can help with a hairdryer.

Can I have my watch serviced by you?

Yes, please send us a service request to customercare@kieserdesign.de or call us.

My watch no longer works. What can I do?

Please contact us(customercare@kieserdesign.de) and describe your problem. We will immediately try to find a solution.

My watch is slow/fast, is this normal?

An assessment of the rate accuracy is only possible after two months of operation, as a mechanical movement must first run in. If you still notice major deviations after that, please observe the rate deviation over a longer period of time (i.e. one week) and contact us.


How do I set the time and date?

First loosen the screw-down crown. You can carefully pull it out of the case in three steps:
- Turn clockwise in position 1, wind the movement manually.
- Turn anticlockwise in position 2, set the date.
- Turn clockwise in position 3, set the time.
Then carefully push the crown back into the case and screw the crown back in.

What guarantee do I have on my watch?

We give the statutory 2-year warranty on our watches.


Company

Can I come by your workshop?

Matthias Kieser would be happy to show you his watches in a personal meeting in his workshop in Frankfurt's Ostend. To make an appointment, please write to us at customercare@kieserdesign.de

Are further models planned?

Matthias Kieser has lots of ideas and is planning a gradual expansion of the range over the next few years.

Where are the watches made?

All watches are manufactured by Matthias Kieser in his own workshop in Germany. We use top Swiss quality for the movements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Consulting

Where can I experience the watches live?

We offer personal appointments in selected cities at regular intervals. Simply subscribe to our newsletter to be informed about them.

What are the hygiene standards for face-to-face appointments?

Of course, we wear mouth-nose protection and make sure there is sufficient distance. We also air the room after each appointment. We ask that you also adhere to the applicable Corona rules.

Can I get advice on the configuration of my watch?

You can make an appointment in person, where we will show you our watches and help you with the configuration. But we are also happy to advise you by phone and email, video calls are also possible.

Can special requests beyond the configurator also be taken into account?

Individuality is our priority. Therefore, special wishes such as engravings can also be implemented. Please contact us directly.

Purchase procedure

How does the ordering process work?

After you have completed the configuration of your watch, you can send us a purchase enquiry. Please leave us your contact details. We will then send you an invoice, which you can pay using one of our payment methods. Once we have received your payment, we will begin production of your watch.

What payment methods are available?

You can pay by PayPal, credit card or bank transfer.

How are the watches shipped? Is the shipment insured?

We ship exclusively by value shipment. The package is thus insured against transport damage and loss.

Which countries do you ship to?

Currently we ship to EU countries, UK and USA.

Can I return my watch?

Since our watches are individualised products, they cannot be returned (see "Right of withdrawal").

Why can't I buy the watch all year round?

Due to our limited capacities and the amount of manual work involved, we have decided against the continuous production of watches. Instead, we build all the watches of a release in one go, followed by the next release. You can make a reservation for an upcoming release. Please contact us!

Why do I have to wait eight to twelve weeks for my watch?

We have a small workshop where we work on our watches with a lot of manual labour. Moreover, we do not produce in stock, because every watch is different.

Service & Warranty

What guarantee do I have on my watch?

We give a 5-year guarantee on our watches.

How do I set the time and date?

First loosen the screw-down crown. You can carefully pull it out of the case in three steps:
- Turn clockwise in position 1, wind the movement manually.
- Turn anticlockwise in position 2, set the date.
- Turn clockwise in position 3, set the time.
Then carefully push the crown back into the case and screw the crown back in.

My watch is slow/fast, is this normal?

An assessment of the rate accuracy is only possible after two months of operation, as a mechanical movement must first run in. If you still notice major deviations after that, please observe the rate deviation over a longer period of time (i.e. one week) and contact us.

My watch no longer works. What can I do?

Please contact us(service@kieserdesign.de) and describe your problem. We will immediately try to find a solution.

Can I have my watch serviced by you?

Yes, please send us a service request to service@kieserdesign.de or call us.

How do I care for my watch and bracelet?

Wash with lukewarm water and a drop of washing-up liquid, then dry with a soft cloth. In places that cannot be reached with the cloth, you can help with a hairdryer.

Can I go diving with my watch?

Our watches are water resistant to 100m or 10 bar. You can swim and snorkel with it, but scuba diving is not possible. Please rinse the watch thoroughly with fresh water after contact with seawater.

Company

Where are the watches made?

All watches are manufactured in our own workshop in Germany. We use top Swiss quality for the movements.

Are further models planned?

We have lots of ideas and are planning a gradual expansion of our range of products over the next few years.

Can I come by your workshop?

We would be happy to show you our watches in a personal meeting. To make an appointment, please write to us at service@kieserdesign.de