In February 2026, MeisterSinge r celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the brand presents the Panthero Jumping Hour, a watch that goes beyond anything they have created so far. It is the new star of the Masterpieces line, featuring a jumping hour numeral in a window at 12:00 and a single minute hand set off-center on the dial.
MeisterSinger Panthero Jumping Hour – why now?
The philosophy of the brand has always been based on “time as a gift,” symbolized by the fermata. Don’t count the seconds, don’t rush. Panthero Jumping Hour embodies this manifesto, but does so on a grander scale. The limited edition with a guilloché dial (only 25 pieces) is a statement that MeisterSinger is ready for the premium segment. Exact prices and variants will be discussed later; for now, just know this: it’s a meditative alternative to sports chronometers. A calm revolution in time reading that transforms the brand’s image into a more mature one.
Mechanics and readability
The dial can be read in a split second: the hour is displayed digitally in a window at the 12 o’clock position, while a single hand circles the outer ring with a minute scale. Every exact 60 minutes, the digit “jumps” to the next one, without a smooth transition. The minute ring is set off-center and decorated with 144 markers at 5-minute intervals, with the 15, 30, and 60 divisions additionally highlighted. There is no doubt which line is which.
Module MS-JH-01 and parameters
The heart of the watch is the MS-JH-01 caliber, which is a proven Sellita SW300 base with a jumping hour module from Dubois-Depraz. Frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph), power reserve of 47 hours. No date, small seconds, or power reserve indicator, which keeps the dial clean. The crown can be hand-wound and the movement stopped with the hacking function, so setting the time is easy.
“Sun wheel” indicator and finish
Just above the number 6, a small wheel known as the “sun wheel” rotates once per second. This is a discreet way to confirm that the watch is running, even though it does not measure seconds in the traditional way. The case measures 40.5 mm in diameter and approximately 11.25-12.3 mm in thickness, with a water resistance of 5 bar (50 m). Sapphire crystal with AR coating on the front, exhibition case back (revealing the pearled module and anthracite rotor with three fermatas). Spiral crown, mixed finishes: brushed, polished, sandblasted.
Variants, limit, and availability: what, for how much?
Panthero Jumping Hour in its anniversary edition is entering the market in three versions, one of which is a true limited edition. Two models will become part of the permanent collection, while the third is limited to just 25 pieces with a hand-guilloché dial.
Variants and prices
| Code | Shield | Belt | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTJH901 | white patent | black croc | 6,990 € | permanent collection |
| PTJH902 | black patent | black croc | 6,990 € | permanent collection |
| ED‑PTJHG901 | silver guilloché | brown croc | 7,990 € | 25 pcs., numbered 1-25 |
Prices include 19% VAT and apply to the EU market. Guilloché is a different league, as each dial is guilloché-engraved by hand, hence the thousand-euro difference and the drastic production limit.
When and where to buy?
Sales are scheduled to start in March 2026. You can purchase through meistersinger.com or from authorized dealers, who are already accepting preliminary inquiries. All variants will come with calfskin straps embossed to imitate crocodile, and the standard quick-release 20 mm system. If you prefer mesh or a Milanese bracelet, those options are available separately.
Fun fact: with the launch, they’re including a free travel case—just use the code TRAVEL when ordering. However, the offer is limited, so it’s first come, first served.
Why it matters
Panthero Jumping Hour is a watch that combines three things at once: the technical finesse of jumping hands, minimalist design typical of MeisterSinger, and a kind of watchmaking rebellion against boredom. In an era when everything can be checked on your phone, this limited edition reminds us that a mechanical watch is more a way to connect with time than just a tool for measuring it.
25 years of the brand’s existence and only 25 pieces available worldwide. The symbolic math is obvious, but there’s more to it: a consistent approach to building the character of watches that don’t pretend to be something they’re not. Panthero remains true to the one-hand philosophy, adding a jumping hour mechanism as a technical curiosity for those who appreciate the details.
Stevv
Luxury Reporter
