Askania began producing precision instruments for navies and expeditions in 1871. By the 1940s the firm was Germany’s leading manufacturer of aviation instruments and responded to pilot's demands for a reliable pilot's wristwatch.In 2006, watch specialist Leonard Müller purchased the rights to the Askania name. His focus is on precision and reliability, because he says people aren't just buying a timepiece - they're buying into the dream of luxury.  Report by Philipp Bilsky