This model is produced for a long time. I have worn it 10 years before it broke down. Since I was very pleased that it is almost unchanged as today is the. However, no longer said more recently that it is Made in Germany, or in between, it was made in Austria. Since the question whether the quality, health and social standards can be maintained still remains. The outward appearance, the quality is unchanged class! In my opinion, better than the comparable from Romika.