Glashütte Original premiered its integrated chronograph movement Calibre 37 at Baselworld four years ago. With initial appearances in platinum and red gold, the new column wheel chronograph’s functional design, exquisite precision and reliable performance earned it immediate acclaim. These debut versions were followed in 2017 by a stainless steel model with a deep black dial and luminous blue Super-LumiNova highlights.
At Baselworld 2018, the Saxon manufactory revealed a new stainless steel version featuring a clear white dial with contrasting black details. Distinctive by day, the black hour, minute and stop seconds hands, indexes and Roman numerals at hours 6 and 12 become luminous in the dark: Super-LumiNova highlights emit a glowing green light, permitting excellent legibility at night.
Handcrafted by the watchmaker’s experts in Pforzheim, the dial speaks the language of contemporary design. It reprises the Senator line’s characteristic symmetry, with 30-minute and 12-hour counters complemented by a small seconds dial. The harmonious arrangement of the three chronograph displays is enhanced by the power reserve indicator placed within the small seconds dial. The pure and legible design is enhanced by Glashütte Original’s signature Panorama Date, positioned below the chronograph counter and small seconds triad. In this characteristic feature, the two numeric date discs are mounted at the same level, rendering a central separation bar superfluous and enabling the smooth and impressive display of the date.
This new timepiece presents an alternately polished and satin-brushed 42 mm stainless steel case, enhancing the cool and sporty elegance of the Senator line. A selection of straps allows the owner to reveal yet another facet of his personal style: the brown calfskin model is sewn with off-white thread. A second strap in black rubber is adorned with a lightly textured, laser-cut decoration; both calfskin and rubber versions are available with fold-over clasp or traditional pin buckle closures. A third bracelet, fashioned in polished and satin-brushed stainless steel, is easily adjusted for optimal comfort using the patented, innovative closure, which offers eight separate settings across eight millimetres. A double security mechanism with two buttons on either side prevents accidental opening of the clasp.
The Calibre 37-01 chronograph movement, with flyback mechanism, 12-hour chronograph counter and column-wheel chronograph, offers a 70-hour power reserve. Easy to operate, its excellent rate performance guarantees remarkable precision.
