We stand for ...

Quality, trust and passion – it is the foundation of our actions.

For Watchpapst A watch is more than just a timepiece. The watch on your wrist is an expression of your personality, your individual style. This philosophy shapes everything we do – from the careful selection of our product range to personal interaction with our customers. We offer our customers a foundation of trust for a secure purchase and lasting satisfaction. This includes transparent advice, courteous service, and a selection of carefully chosen brands that share our philosophy and passion.

A success story for over 30 years

1987

I received Jürgen Papst, for my birthday a Swatch Gent I was given a pulse meter as a gift, and that's how my passion for watches began.

1990

Swatch launches with two new product lines: Swatch Scuba and Swatch ChronoI was particularly interested in the Chronos, and so the Skipper became my first. Swatch Chrono.

1991

Out of joy in Swatch Watches will be shown for the first time
A business. WATCHPAPST launches in the spring.
At this time, the Swatchlive mainly on the many SwatchStock exchanges took place. They were held every weekend across Germany.

1999

The world's largest SwatchThe stock exchange took place in Essen/Saalbau. Of course, we were there in the main hall. Our first online sale was a Swatch Gent Mackintosh via the eBay trading platform.
In May, we will launch our online shop watchpapst.de for the first time.

2000

The first 1000 positive reviews on eBay have been reached.

2001

Online retail, and especially the eBay trading platform, has become so powerful that more and more SwatchStock exchanges in Germany are closing. Customers increasingly prefer to order online from home.

2005

Major relaunch of the watchpapst.de online shop. For the first time, we are on the first page of Google. We offer PayPal as a payment option to all our customers.

2006

Watchpapst will be the only German importer of Swatch Clopedia; the reference work for everyone Swatch-Clocks from the beginning to the present day.

2007

Watchpapst We are now an official Amazon partner. Offering our product range via the Amazon platform has been a complete success.

2008

The new Swatch Clopedia with Bijoux and Flik Flak It will again be distributed exclusively by us in Germany.

2009

Watchpapst + Swatch – fits perfectly. The event Swatch The Club Illustrative 2009 in Berlin.

2010

Relaunch of the watchpapst.de website to give the now over 50,000 customers an even better overview of the entire product range.

2011

For its 20th anniversary, it creates Watchpapst The 50,000th positive online review. In 12 years of online presence, there have been only about 80 dissatisfied customers. An excellent rate, and yet an incentive to further improve the service.
In June we will be authorized Citizen-dealers. One month later, the Citizen-Online page.

2012

Shop-in-shop! Watchpapst opens a Swatch-Shop at Lieblings… in Fulda's Friedrichstrasse. One of the best addresses for lifestyle and accessories.
In June we will become an official Ice-Watch retailer and we will launch the Ice-Watch online shop.

2013

Official Renata dealer
Watchpapst becomes an official KIENZLE dealer

2018

we are expanding with Mido, Tissot and Union Glashütte our offer as an official dealer of these brands

2019

We are taking over Tigges Jewelers at Marktplatz 6 in Lauterbach. As a new challenge alongside our online business, we are now also available to serve you personally on-site.

April: Relaunch of the watchpapst.de website

2026

It starts in April Watchpapst New again. With a new online shop and a debranding, it presents itself anew. Watchpapst Relaunched for the future. Users can expect a new shopping experience. Optimized for mobile applications, it now offers significantly more convenience for smartphones and other devices. New payment options are now available.

What defines us

Official retailer

since 1991

Large selection

Over 25,000 items

Shipping faster

In 1–2 working days

Secure payment

Mit PayPal & Apple Pay

The team of Watchpapst

The prompt processing of your order is our priority and part of our philosophy. Watchpapst.

JÜRGEN PAPST

Owner & Managing Director

GISBERT BEST

Sales Operations Manager &
E-Commerce Administrator

SANDY DEHLER

E-Commerce Manager

HORST ZIEGLER

Staff Member

CHRISTINE PAPST

Operations Manager TIGGES

Sonja Klüber

Order Processing

Jeweler TIGGES

Personal consultation & service

You'll find us centrally located in Germany, in the heart of Hesse, in the idyllic town of Lauterbach. A small town on the edge of the Vogelsberg mountains, it's always worth a visit. Easily accessible via the A4/A5 from east-west or the A7 as a main north-south connection.
Our store offers you the opportunity to experience the diversity of our product range firsthand. Enjoy personalized advice in a pleasant atmosphere, making it easier for you to choose the right watch.
Come by and experience our service firsthand.

ADDRESS

Jeweler Tigges
Market Square 6 | 36341 Lauterbach

OPENING HOURS

Mon–Fri from 9:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 18:00
Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Telephone +49 (0)6641.2095

Are you interested in a specific model?
Please get in touch and schedule an appointment. We'll make sure your desired watch is available when you visit.

Your Tigges team looks forward to your visit.