Glashütte Original - Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date models. Conceived by Glashütte Original as a tribute to the iconic design of the 1960s, the Sixties Collection always amaze with their geometric forms and eye-catching colors. It’s also the case of the latest additions to the Collection: the new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date with green dégradé dials presented at Baselworld 2018. Prices are Euro 6,300 for the three-hand model and Euro 7,800 for the Panorama Date.
Conceived by Glashütte Original as a tribute to the iconic design of the 1960s, the Sixties Collection always amaze with eye-catching colours. It is also the case of the latest additions to the Collection: the new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date with green dégradé dials presented at Baselworld 2018.
The domed sapphire crystals, curved hands and distinctive Arabic numerals are all signature features of these new models that will only be available for a limited period of one year, which makes them even more desirable (the Sixties Iconic Square that we presented here sold out very quickly).
The fascinating “retro-cool” green of the dial shades from a lighter centre to the darker, domed periphery. The dials feature a finely textured surface achieved with the use of original tools and methods. With the help of a 60-tonne press the dial blank is imprinted with the intricate pattern of a guilloché stamp.
Known as “dies”, the originals are held in the dial manufactory archives in Pforzheim. As for the dégradé effect, the process begins with the application of a galvanic base coat, followed by layers of coloured lacquer.
In a final step, black lacquer is carefully applied using a special spray gun, which produces - depending on the angle at which the gun is held – an individual colour gradient that renders each dial unique. The lacquered dials are then fired at high temperature to burn in the colour.
It is important to remark that at Glashütte Original even dials are in-house produced in the brand’s own dial manufactory based in Pforzheim. This is pretty rare among watch industries as most of them rely on external suppliers for dials.
The relationship with Pforzheim began more than 50 years ago with the production of dials for the Spezimatic model and was reinforced in 2006 with the purchase of the dialmaker by Swatch Group,
and strengthened again when Glashütte Original assumed direct ownership.
The new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date are powered by manufactory designed and built automatic movements, the 39-47 and the 39-52, respectively. Both models beat at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) with a power reserve of 40 hours.
The three-hand model is housed in a polished 39 mm stainless steel case whereas the model with Panorama Date comes in a 42 mm stainless steel case housing the large date aperture that gives the name to the model on the central vertical axis in the lower half of the dial. Water resistance is 3 bar (around 30 metres / 100 feet).
A black calf-skin strap and pin buckle complete the design. Prices are Euro 6,300 for the three-hand model and Euro 7,800 for the Panorama Date. glashuette-original.com
The domed sapphire crystals, curved hands and distinctive Arabic numerals are all signature features of these new models that will only be available for a limited period of one year, which makes them even more desirable (the Sixties Iconic Square that we presented here sold out very quickly).
The fascinating “retro-cool” green of the dial shades from a lighter centre to the darker, domed periphery. The dials feature a finely textured surface achieved with the use of original tools and methods. With the help of a 60-tonne press the dial blank is imprinted with the intricate pattern of a guilloché stamp.
In a final step, black lacquer is carefully applied using a special spray gun, which produces - depending on the angle at which the gun is held – an individual colour gradient that renders each dial unique. The lacquered dials are then fired at high temperature to burn in the colour.
It is important to remark that at Glashütte Original even dials are in-house produced in the brand’s own dial manufactory based in Pforzheim. This is pretty rare among watch industries as most of them rely on external suppliers for dials.
The relationship with Pforzheim began more than 50 years ago with the production of dials for the Spezimatic model and was reinforced in 2006 with the purchase of the dialmaker by Swatch Group,
and strengthened again when Glashütte Original assumed direct ownership.
The new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date are powered by manufactory designed and built automatic movements, the 39-47 and the 39-52, respectively. Both models beat at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) with a power reserve of 40 hours.
The three-hand model is housed in a polished 39 mm stainless steel case whereas the model with Panorama Date comes in a 42 mm stainless steel case housing the large date aperture that gives the name to the model on the central vertical axis in the lower half of the dial. Water resistance is 3 bar (around 30 metres / 100 feet).
A black calf-skin strap and pin buckle complete the design. Prices are Euro 6,300 for the three-hand model and Euro 7,800 for the Panorama Date. glashuette-original.com
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