In a square case with rounded corners – the epitome of futuristic design in the 1970s – they merge retro character with the bold colours of the dials. In this latest edition they blend past and present as never before: Iconic Seventies design encounters two of today’s most exciting colours. The dials in purple “Plasma” and lime green “Fusion” are inspired by visions of virtual worlds. They go to the heart of our time – while offering a foretaste of the future.
From virtual to real space
The two new special editions of the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date feature names intentionally left open to interpretation. “Plasma” describes an intense shade of purple, while “Fusion” signals bright yellow-green. Since the colours change with differences in perspective and the way light strikes them, the “true” colour of the dials lies in the eye of the beholder. Both colours are certainly in tune with contemporary vibes. They represent a vision of the future in which the real and the digital worlds go hand in hand. Often enough, illustrative images of futuristic scenarios shimmer in violet or lime green. Glashütte Original transports these two colours from the virtual into the real world, where their brilliance and relevance endure – unlike many digital visions.
Confident colours and shapes
The lacquered dials of both models are crafted in Glashütte Original’s own dial manufactory, which celebrated its official opening in June 2025. A velvety matt surface texture gives the luminous colours an elegant finish, suitable for a wide range of occasions. The two totalisers present a galvanic black “vinyl” decorative finish, matching the colour of the Panorama Date at 6 o’clock. The dial is framed by the softly rounded corners and striking lines of the polished and satin-brushed stainless steel case, whose 40 x 40 mm dimensions are a good match for every wrist. Its impressive design is perfectly complemented by two different strap options: matt black rubber or a metal bracelet with fine adjustment mechanism.
Seventies rhythms
Ticking inside the stylish retro-chronograph is the clearly contemporary Glashütte Original movement Calibre 37-02, featuring automatic winding and a flyback function – crafted, finished and regulated by hand in the workshops of the German manufactory. Its resilience and precision are made to meet the demands of everyday life today: up to 70 hours running time and water resistance up to 10 bar.
The flyback mechanism combines the classic stop function with exceptional efficiency: a single press of the pusher at 4 o’clock stops the running chronograph, resets to zero and immediately restarts it – with no loss of time and no cumbersome detours. On the back, the sapphire crystal offers unhindered views of the mechanical heart of the watch whose robustness and refined decorative finishes are equally impressive: the stripe finish on the Glashütte three-quarter plate, the skeletonised rotor with Double-G symbol, the bevelled and polished edges, and the blued screws. The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date offers irrefutable evidence, once again, of style, speed and the high art of German watchmaking.
The two new Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date models in "Plasma" and "Fusion," each limited to 100 pieces, will be available starting August 14, 2025, in all Glashütte Original Boutiques and from selected retailers worldwide. Are you ready for the future?
