Glashütte Original Introduces The 70s

In a world dominated by screens and digital devices, analogue objects are finding new appreciation. A vinyl record, an analogue camera or a mechanical watch asks for something increasingly rare: time and attention. Glashütte Original takes this idea as the starting point for The 70s, a new line within its Vintage Collection that comprises of the Sixties and Seventies. Like the latter, it draws on distinctive 1970s-inspired design. Rather than simply looking back, The 70s makes a case for the appeal of tangible, well-made and lasting products. 

Three Interpretations of 1970s Music Culture

The new line launches with three models, each inspired by a different element of the musical world of the 1970s. The trio features luminescent, finely structured “hexagrid” dials that create changing reflections and visual depth. They are furnished with a date display positioned at 3 o'clock. Notably, Glashütte Original foregoes its signature Panorama Date in favor of a classic date display that blends seamlessly into the watch’s pared-back design.

The 70s Vinyl Record takes its monochrome black appearance from the silk-matte surface of an LP. The hour and minute hands and indexes are made from solid white gold. The model is limited to 500 pieces. The brown dial of The 70s Tweed Amp recalls the textured fabric coverings of classic guitar amplifiers. Solid red-gold hands and indexes contrast with the cool tone of the stainless-steel case. The 70s Stereo Panel draws on the appearance of 1970s analogue hi-fi systems. Its silver dial is paired with black-coated solid-gold hands and indexes, preserving the monochrome character of its design inspiration. 

Made to Be Felt

The analogue idea extends beyond the dials. Like the Seventies, The 70s features a square case. It measures 39 x 39mm wide and is distinguished by softly rounded edges and a combination of polished and satin-finished surfaces. At 9.6mm high, the watches remain relatively compact. Water resistance is rated to 100 meters.

A Beautiful Heart with Mechanical Substance

The 70s is powered by Glashütte Original's automatic manufacture Caliber 36. Operating at 4 Hz, the state-of-the-art movement provides up to 100 hours of power reserve and uses a silicon hairspring designed to resist magnetic fields and temperature fluctuations. The Caliber 36-11 is used in the Tweed Amp and Stereo Panel, while the limited Vinyl Record is equipped with the technically identical Caliber 36-10, finished in black rhodium to complement its dial. Traditional Glashütte finishing includes a ribbed three-quarter plate, a hand-engraved balance cock, polished and beveled components and blued screws. The skeletonized rotor carries a 21-karat-gold oscillating weight with a skeletonized version of Glashütte Original's double-G logo.

Groove Lock System 

The 70s also introduces Glashütte Original's patented Groove Lock System. Its smart design allows the bracelet or rubber strap to be changed without tools, using a connecting element and clasp designed specifically for the line. The metal bracelet incorporates the connecting element, while the rubber strap uses the same system for quick changes.

The 70s Vinyl Record is limited to 500 pieces and priced at $16,300, while The 70s Tweed Amp and 70s Stereo Panel are available for $13,200 on a rubber strap or $14,500 on a bracelet.