Today's Glashütte Original not only features the solid mechanisms typical of German watches, but also extremely high-quality dials manufactured in-house. It feels like a different era when the movements were good but the exteriors were mediocre. This year, to emphasize this individuality, they added a gradient red-black lacquered dial to the Sixties collection. They also added a purely new diver's watch, the SeaQ, and refined the masterpiece Senator Chronometer. They also released the masterpiece Senator Chronometer Tourbillon. Glashütte Original is modest, but they release high-quality watches. Personally, I think they are one of the most worthwhile watchmakers out there right now.
Sixties Panorama Date Annual Edition
It has now become a tradition (?) to offer a one-year limited edition unique dial model. This year, the watch features a gradient red-black lacquer finish. The German silver base is pressed, and then multiple layers of lacquer are applied on top. As you would expect from a watch manufacturer that manufactures its dials in-house, the quality is extremely high. It is equipped with the Cal. 39 series, now considered the pinnacle of classics. It's unfortunate that the power reserve is short, but the accuracy is good and the noise from the rotor is as low as that of today's luxury models. If you like this color, you should definitely get one. But who would have imagined that a time would come when you would choose a Glashütte Original watch based on its dial?
See Q
Glashütte Original's fifth collection is the "Specialist" sports watch collection. Its first model is the "SeaQ" diver's watch. It's based on Glashütte Original's first diver's watch, released in 1969, and is a nearly faithful reproduction of that model's exterior. However, the quality of the dial and case is exceptionally high, typical of Glashütte Original's current offerings. Two models are available: the 39mm and 43mm "Panorama Date." My personal preference is the former, equipped with the Caliber 39 movement. It's a shame it's not free-sprung, but it still has the performance to be used in a sports watch. The rotating bezel is held in place by a newly designed ceramic ball bearing system. By deliberately placing it vertically, the case has been successfully downsized. While the case design is understated, the finish is so exquisite that the company's product manager was proud of it.
SeeQ Panorama Date
This is a Panorama Date equipped with the masterpiece Cal. 36. Due to the large diameter of the movement, the case size has been increased to 43mm. However, with a power reserve of approximately 100 hours, a robust movement supported by a bayonet system, and a silicon balance spring with excellent anti-magnetic properties, it is suitable for a diver's watch. If you are looking for performance, the 43mm Panorama Date is the obvious choice, not the 39mm. All Sea-Cues feature a ceramic bezel and a rotating bezel system held in place by a ceramic ball, and are ISO diver-certified. The case back is also secured with a ring, making it a transparent back despite being a diver's watch.
