Keeping Time S9 Ep.05: Michiel Holthinrichs, Founder of Holthinrichs Watches

By Oster Jewelers | September 2, 2025 0 Comments

We are delighted to welcome Michiel Holthinrichs to the Keeping Time Podcast. Based in Delft, in the Netherlands, Holthinrichs Watches presents a unique vision of architecturally-inspired watchmaking with a creative flair. 

Join your hosts, Jeremy Oster and Doug Hoyt, as we get to know the intriguing Michiel Holthinrichs. We discuss his background story, as well as the journey and struggles of a flamboyant designer who is driven by purpose, the desire to succeed, and a clear vision with a distinctive design language. The ornamental design that Holthinrichs is known for is perfectly captured in a contemporary collection with a signature look combined with vintage appeal. 

Michiel states early on that he could chat for many hours! Through the conversation, we discover a truly unique and interesting individual with charisma, confidence, and also humility and the embodiment of the independent creative spirit. 

We hope that you enjoy learning about Michiel Holthinrichs and the wonderful watches created by his company. Thank you, as always, for downloading and listening to Keeping Time Podcast.

^{Holthinrichs Atelier (former National Armoury building of the Netherlands)}

^{Michiel Holthinrichs sketching a watch design}

^{Making of the Lab 1.24 case}

^{Hand-polishing of Holthinrichs cases}

^{Milling on the historic manually controlled Deckel GL1 pantograph}

^{Handmade patina dial of the Signature Lab series}

^{Holthinrichs Lab Series 1.24}

^{Holthinrichs Ornament Nouveau}

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