Glashütte Original

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are...

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Nov 11, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: Swiss Utility, Urban Adventure— The Victorinox Journey 1884 Automatic

Since its inception in 1884, Swiss watchmaker Victorinox has epitomized utilitarian excellence, most notably with the creation of its iconic Swiss Army Knife. Steeped in history and renowned for its commitment to no-nonsense functionality, since entering into horology in 1989 Victorinox has seamlessly transitioned its expertise in tool manufacturing to the world of watches, today...

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Dec 8, 2023 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Releases New Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar and Panorama Date Moon Phase Executions

First introduced in 2016, the Senator Excellence line represents Glashütte Original’s pinnacle of fine watchmaking. At its core ticks the genuine Caliber 36, a movement family engineered for everyday use and durability. Operating at 4 hertz and utilizing a bayonet mounting for improved shock resistance, it provides a 100-hour power reserve. Precision is elevated by...

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Oct 31, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

The Search for Ultimate Precision: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons symbolize the finesse of mechanics and the highest precision in timekeeping. Elevating this popular complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, showcasing this lightweight and filigree mechanism in all its glory. This masterpiece was invented in the 1920s by Alfred Helwig who taught at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, Germany. Now...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono

Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation...

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Dec 1, 2023 by WatchTime

Showing at WatchTime New York 2023: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer

WatchTime New York 2023 is only a short while away, with this years show set to welcome over thirty incredible brands to Manhattan’s iconic Gotham Hall. This multi-day watch collectors’ event, taking place from October 20th to 22nd, will bring brand presentations, leading industry panel discussions, and plenty of hands-on experiences, with tickets still available...

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Oct 9, 2023 by Caleb Anderson

Time Trip: Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2023

Glashütte Original, the German luxury watch manufacturer, is once again channeling the spirit of the 1960s with its new Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2023. This decade was marked by strong contrasts in many aspects, including fashion, culture, and politics, much like the timepiece that now carries its name. The new watch will be one of...

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Sep 14, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Sponsored: The Latest Face of Glashütte Precision – Meet the New Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer

In the world of horology, where craftsmanship meets innovation, the latest iteration of the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer emerges as a fresh-faced embodiment of precision and timeless design. With its cool silver brilliance and deep blue accents reminiscent of ocean waves, this timepiece is a contemporary tribute to Glashütte’s rich tradition of precision watchmaking. Crafted...

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Sep 13, 2023 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Extends Summer with Two New Variants of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date

Combining yesteryear’s bold retro looks with modern high-end watchmaking features, Glashütte Original’s Vintage Collection fully lives up to its name. While the Sixties display an understated design language, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date is presented in an eye-catching square and streamlined steel case with a diameter of 40mm x 40mm reflecting the daring looks of...

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Aug 25, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Maritime Magnificence: Glashütte Original Sets Sail with New Senator Chronometer with Silver-Blue Dial

Developed in the 18th century, marine chronometers played a crucial role in shaping maritime history and enabling global exploration. Constructed to withstand the rigors of a seafaring environment, they counteracted the effects of a ship’s motion, temperature changes, and variations in atmospheric pressure. Before the technology’s invention, determining longitude at sea was a significant challenge,...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Glashütte Original Brings Back the Sixties in Gorgeous Gold Edition with Small Seconds Subdial

Glashütte Original’s Sixties line, which was introduced a couple of years ago as part of the Vintage Collection, is an impressive homage to the eponymous decade: The domed sapphire crystal, the slightly curved hands along with a round, delicately crafted case create a subtle retro look that is as elegant as it is unmistakable. Now...

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Jun 15, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Fine Watchmaking Meets Street Art: The Glashütte Original PanoInverse Limited Edition

This year’s PanoInverse Limited Edition from Glashütte Original impresses with a very unexpected design, bringing street art and fine Glashütte watchmaking together. Its movement, which is shown on the dial side, serves as a canvas for filigreed skyscrapers on the front and back. The detail is magnificent and evokes a stroll through the city, with...

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Mar 23, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

2022 Year in Review: 8 Chronographs Ready for Action

Kicking off our annual tradition of recapping some of the most notable stories and watches from the year, today we’re talking about the watch world’s most common complication (after a simple date aperture, that is), in the chronograph. Equipping sports watches to formal pieces to everything in between, the chronograph is a complication as useful in...

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Dec 21, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Sponsored: Glashütte Original Introduces the SeaQ Chronograph

Joining the impressive array of Glashütte Original divers is the new and adventurous SeaQ Chronograph. Making its debut this fall, the timepiece introduces a new realm of intrigue to the German watchmaker, with the sports model serving as the first dive watch from the brand to be equipped with a chronograph functionality. The watch follows...

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Nov 4, 2022 by WatchTime

The Glashütte Original SeaQ Goes Chronograph

In an exciting release for fans of the Glashütte Original SeaQ, the retro diver’s watch is taking shape as a chronograph for the first time in its history. The new addition to the Specialist collection features a blue sunburst two-counter dial with a color-coordinated panorama date. The 43.2mm steel case features a scratch-resistant blue ceramic...

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Sep 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Showing at WatchTime New York 2022: Glashütte Original PanoMaticCalendar

WatchTime New York 2022 is less than two months away, returning for the seventh time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 21-23. Well-known German watchmaker Glashütte Original is one of more than 30 participating watch brands set to showcase its latest timepieces there, including with the new PanoMaticCalendar launched in June of this year. ...

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Sep 8, 2022 by Caleb Anderson

Disco Time: Glashütte Original Releases Annual Edition of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Two New Colorways

“Vibing Orange” and “Disco Blue”: Glashütte Original presents two limited editions of its Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with bold dial colors that recall this groovy decade. Both watch faces feature a matte lacquer surface, which lends the bold hues a contemporary finish. The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date has been a favored member of the Glashütte...

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Jul 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Introduces a New Complication and New Movement in the PanoMaticCalendar

Glashütte Original is welcoming a new complication to its high-end luxury collection, the PanoMaticCalendar with an annual calendar mechanism. This premiere is offered in red gold and a limited platinum execution, with 150 pieces manufactured. Both have an unmistakable style and are bond to make the hearts of aficionados beat faster. By definition, the annual...

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Jun 16, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Releases New Variant of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in the “Fab Green”

Glashütte Original presents a new twist on one of its classic, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with a “Fab Green” dial. As is de rigueur at the German luxury manufacture, the watch face is distinguished by a cool color gradient. Black indices and hands with Superluminova coating make their mark for the very first time...

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May 31, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Revisits the SeaQ in Pink Gold and Black

Glashütte Original presents a new version of the SeaQ, which was first introduced three years ago. The luxury watch, which boasts a water resistance of 200 meters, is inspired by a successful design originating from the former GDR. The SeaQ now appears in a 39.5 mm rose gold case. A first in the collection is...

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May 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Launches New Version of the SeaQ Panorama Date

A new watch year, a new dial color: Glashütte Original is adding once again to its successful SeaQ collection, this time with a bold green dial for the SeaQ Panorama Date. As is de rigeur for a professional diver’s watch tested in accordance with ISO 6425, the face, produced in the brand’s own dial manufacture,...

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Mar 9, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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