Mühle-Glashütte: The Brand
Mühle-Glashütte is a family-owned German watchmaker based in the famed watchmaking town of Glashütte. The brand’s roots stretch back five generations of making nautical instruments and gauges, and this heritage shows in their modern watches’ robust build. One of the reasons I like Mühle-Glashütte, is that they produce high-quality timepieces, just like their neighbors, however Mühle watches are in the mid-range price segment.
Teutonia Sport II “Racing Green” (Ref # M1-29-74-LB-B): Overview
The Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia Sport II “Racing Green” immediately caught my eye with its interesting design: combining elegance Mühle is known for with a healthy dose of motorsport-inspired elements. According to Mühle, the inspiration is coming from British sports cars, as this shade (the British Racing Green) was the most popular body color on racing cars.
The Teutonia Sport II checks all the boxes for a modern sports watch. The stainless steel case measures 41.6 mm in diameter and about 12.8 mm thick, with a lug-to-lug span of roughly 51.4 mm. That gives it a substantial wrist presence without venturing into oversized territory. This watch is a great combination of technical excellence and a unique modern design.
Specs:
- Ref #: M1-29-74-LB-B
- Movement: Automatic
- Caliber: Sellita SW290-1
- Battery Life: 41 hours
- Case Width: 41.6 mm
- Lug-to-Lug Distance: 51.4 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
- Price: Around $3,000
Dial
The dial is where the “Racing Green” truly earns its name and where my eyes keep drifting whenever I look at the watch. Mühle has executed a clever two-tone design: the central dial surface is a deep black,which serves as a neutral backdrop, while a rich British Racing Green ring runs around the outer edge, including the minute track and the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock position. This green isn’t a loud, neon shade – it’s a dark, saturated green with a subtle sunburst sheen. In normal indoor lighting it can almost appear black, offering a nice bit of understated elegance; step outside or under bright light, though, and the green comes alive as a bold accent, but never too loud or flashy.
A standout feature is the dial layout with its balance that is achieved with asymmetric elements: the small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock and the enlarged date display at 3 o’clock balance each other nicely. Instead of a standard date window, Mühle gave the Teutonia Sport II a “semi-circular” date aperture that shows three consecutive dates at once – yesterday, today, and tomorrow, with today centered. It’s both a design choice and a functional one: the wider aperture visually counterweights the seconds sub-dial, creating a harmonious look across the dial. In practice, it also means the date is larger and easier to read at a quick glance. A small green arrow on the dial points to the current date among the three numerals, a great little addition that I appreciate, since this small detail creates a feeling that reminds me of a sports car’s dashboard.
Even though there are unconventional design elements on the dial, the overall look does appear traditional. The hour markers are applied indices – polished baton shapes that catch light and give the dial some dimensionality. Notably, 12 o’clock is marked by a pair of twin indices, which helps orient the dial at a glance, since there are no numerals. The indices and the sleek sword-shaped hour and minute hands are all filled with Super-LumiNova lume, appearing white in daylight and glowing a legible green in the dark. Additionally, the sub-dial’s printed numerals at 60, 20, 40 evoke a little speedometer or tachymeter gauge, reinforcing that automotive inspiration in a subtle way.
Case
If the dial provides the character, the case provides the confidence. The Teutonia Sport II’s case is stainless steel, with a mix of polished and satin-brushed finishing that Mühle has executed very well. The bezel area and the tops of the lugs are polished to a mirror shine, giving the watch a dressy gleam, while the case sides appear brushed, which helps hide scratches and adds a muted tone of toughness.
At 41.6 mm in diameter and 12.8 mm thick, I’d say the dimensions are exactly what we’d expect, however, it does look a touch bigger than the numbers suggest: this is due to the broad dial opening as the actual bezel is relatively slim, and the 51.4 mm lug-to-lug distance. The lugs curve down just enough to keep it from “planking” on the wrist, though I’d say if your wrists are much smaller than mine 6.75” / 17 cm), you might want to try it on first, to make sure it doesn’t look too big.
Flipping the watch over, you’re greeted by a display caseback—something I’m always happy to see on a watch in this category.
Movement
Inside the Teutonia Sport II ticks a Sellita SW290-1 automatic caliber, in a special Mühle-Glashütte tuned version. This is a reliable Swiss workhorse movement, modified and regulated by Mühle to meet their stringent standards. The SW290-1 is a variant of the well-known SW200/SW300 series, featuring a small seconds display instead of a central seconds hand. It has 26 jewels and offers a power reserve of around 41 hours,
I think this movement caliber is an excellent choice from the brand. It’s robust, proven, and easily serviceable – traits that align with Mühle-Glashütte’s instrument watch DNA.
Strap & Wearability
A huge part of the Teutonia Sport II’s personality comes from the racing strap it’s paired with. The brown vintage-style leather strap couldn’t be more perfect for the racing theme. It’s a medium brown with a suede-like matte finish. Mühle added stitching along the sides in brighter green, and even though I was skeptical at first, the pop of color does look good, and gives a modern flair, dynamic flair.
One thing to note is that the strap is quite thick and slightly padded, especially near the lugs, which contributes to the watch’s wrist presence. Combined with the 12.8 mm case height, you do get a bit of strap bulk under the case. I don’t think this is a problem, we’re looking at a racing watch after all.
One minor consideration: because the watch is 100 m water-resistant, you could take it swimming or snorkeling, but the leather strap certainly wouldn’t appreciate a dip. If this were my personal watch, I’d switch to a waterproof strap (perhaps a rubber or a NATO) for any serious water use.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unique blend of sporty and dressy.
- Excellent dial execution with balanced small seconds and big date layout.
- Reliable, well-regulated movement (SW290-1) with Mühle’s woodpecker neck regulation for stability. It keeps excellent time and is visible through the display back.
Cons
- At 41.6 mm × 12.8 mm, with a thick strap, it wears on the larger side – those with smaller wrists might find it a bit chunky or top-heavy.
- Strap is not water-friendly (common with leather); you’ll need to swap it out for any aquatic activities despite the 100 m case, which is a slight inconvenience for a “sport” watch.
- Green color accents are love-it-or-leave-it – they make the watch distinctive, but also a bit less versatile than a neutral-colored dial.
Takeaway and Final Thoughts on the Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia Sport II “Racing Green”
The Mühle-Glashütte Teutonia Sport II “Racing Green” successfully bridges two worlds: on one hand, it has the hallmarks of a classic, solid German craftsmanship, a refined dial layout, and that understated Glashütte quality; on the other hand, it brings a fresh injection of playfulness and automotive-inspired modern flair that sets it apart from your typical dress watch. Few watches manage to be both sporty and elegant without leaning too far in either direction – this one nails that balance for me.
The Teutonia Sport II has a strong character. Mühle-Glashütte accomplished something special here: they made a sporty driving watch that still upholds the dignified, precise spirit of Glashütte watchmaking, and that, in my book, makes the Teutonia Sport II “Racing Green” a winner on the wrist.
Specs:
- Ref #: M1-29-74-LB-B
- Movement: Automatic
- Caliber: Sellita SW290-1
- Battery Life: 41 hours
- Case Width: 41.6 mm
- Lug-to-Lug Distance: 51.4 mm
- Water Resistance: 100 meters
- Price: Around $3,000
Written by
Maté D
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