Hands-on Review: Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date Green Dial

Review Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date. A limited edition of 100 pieces, the new Glashuette Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with green dial (ref. 1-37-02-04-02-35) is one of our favourite chronographs of 2019. In this price segment, it is very hard to find chronographs, at the same level of quality and prestige, with similar functions and a manufacture movement of impeccable finishes. Prices are Euro 12,500 with strap and Euro 13,700 with steel bracelet.

The new Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with green dial is one of our favourite chronographs of 2019. Case, dial and strap are perfectly combined together to create an automatic timepiece of great character featuring a flyback chronograph, a large outsize date display (Panorama Date) and a power reserve indicator.

We had the possibility to test it and wear it for several days and our positive impressions have been totally confirmed. We are now pleased to share our report and pictures.

Crafted from stainless steel, the case is 40 mm in diameter and 14.1 mm thick. The size looks ideal for the type of watch making it beautifully stand out on the wrist. The sporty lines are highlighted by its meticulous finish alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces.   

On the right, the screwed crown is protected by two guards that nicely harmonise with the two chronograph push buttons while on  the upper left side of the case we find the Panorama Date corrector.

The chronograph start and stop functions are activated by the pusher at 2 o'clock, the flyback mechanism by the pusher at 4 o'clock. Pressing the flyback pusher halts the on-going chronographic time measurement and the chronograph hour, minute and second hands jump back to zero. A new measurement begins immediately as soon as the flyback pusher is released.

Protected by a flat sapphire crystal, the dial is a real eye-catcher. Its green tones are inspired to the colours of the manufactory's surroundings in Saxony’s Ore Mountains, an area dominated by thick forests and green meadows.

Creating a dial of such beauty is not easy at all. The German watchmaker produces its dials in its dedicated manufactory in Pforzheim, a city with rich traditions in jewellery around 600 km east of the headquarter. Glashütte Original is one of the very few watchmakers that still create their dials in-house without relying on external suppliers.

The beautiful dégradé effect - the lighter hues at the centre shade gradually into darker nuances at the circumference - is obtained by using rotating brass brushes for the sunray finish and then, in the galvanic department, by applying a green lacquer in several passes. After that, black lacquer is applied at varying angles using a hand-held spray gun, which results in individual colour flows unique to each watch. The lacquer-coated dials are then fired in a kiln to burn in the colour.

Beauty apart, we love how all the indications are efficiently arranged: central stop seconds, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o'clock, small seconds and power reserve display at 9 o'clock, 12-hour chronograph aperture at 12 o'clock (our favourite detail) and, of course, the signature Panorama Date at 6 o'clock.

Visible through the sapphire crystal case back, the automatic chronograph movement with column wheel and flyback mechanism, Calibre 37-02, beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) and offers a power reserve of 70 hours.

The skeletonised rotor with 21-ct-gold oscillation weight and the double G logo is extremely efficient and it takes just a moment to fully wind the movement.

The typical features of Saxon watchmaking, such as bevelled edges, polished steel parts, blued screws and the Glashütte three-quarter plate with stripe finish are all there to gratify the owner when he/she turns the watch.

The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date is matched to a calf nubuck leather strap with fold fastener which is perfect to emphasise its casual and sporty look but is also available with a stainless steel bracelet. Prices are Euro 12,500 with strap and Euro 13,700 with steel bracelet.

The new Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with green dial (ref. 1-37-02-04-02-35) is a limited edition of just 100 pieces. In this price segment, it is very hard to find chronographs, at the same level of quality and prestige, with similar functions and a manufacture movement of impeccable finishes. glashuette-original.com

Suggested reading:
- Presentation article of the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in Green and Grey
- Our visit to the Glashütte Original manufactury