For Baselworld 2015, Glashutte Original gives a modern twist to their observation watch. Introducing the Glashutte Original Senator Observer.
The new Senator Observer comes in a 44 mm case fashioned of polished and satin-brushed stainless steel.
The new Glashutte Original Senator Observer
The Saxon manufactory’s in-house dial manufactory has made extensive use of luminous surfaces to make the new Senator Observer easy to read in the absence of light: the elegant white gold hour and minute hands, bold Arabic numerals, and chapter ring hour indexes are all highlighted with green Super-LumiNova. At the centre of the lower half is the noted watchmaker’s compelling Panorama Date display.
What the watch looks like at night with its luminous markers charged
At the heart of the Senator Observer is the automatic Calibre 100-14, an exquisitely finished selfwinding movement with a 55 hour power reserve (+/- 10%). Although traditional observation watches used hand-wound movements, the Senator Observer is fitted with a contemporary automatic movement, in order to maximize comfort for the wearer. Thus, the ‘Ab Auf’ indicator on the dial represents a true power reserve, rather than a simple indication of running time. The exquisite finishing of the automatic Calibre 100-14 is easily visible through the sapphire case back. The movement features the characteristic Glashütte three-quarter plate with stripe finish and a skeletonized rotor with 21-carat gold oscillating weight and the gold-plated double-G mark that distinguishes high-end mechanical watches from Glashütte Original.
The base Calibre 100 on which the Calibre is 100-14 built on
We think this new model is very well balanced and with the added luminous materials, gives it a cool factor.
Close up of the smaller details
It will retail for $9,900 Euros
Technical Details
CALIBRE 100-14.
Dimensions: Ø 31.15 mm, height 6.5 mm
Balance: screw balance with 12 weighted screws and 4 regulation screws
Oscillating frequency: 28,800 vph, equivalent to 4 Hz
Power reserve: 55 hours (+/- 10 %)
Balance spring: Anachron
Shock protection: Incabloc
Jewels: 60 jewel bearings
Additional details:
Automatic winding, hour and minute (central), small second (off-centre), second stop,
Panorama Date, power reserve display, exquisitely finished movement, polished/bevelled
edges, polished steel parts, polished screws, Glashütte three-quarter plate with
stripe finish, fine adjustment by adjustment screws
REF. 100-14-07-02-30
with calfskin leather strap black,
stainless steel standard fold fastener, 18 mm
REF. 100-14-07-02-50
with calfskin leather strap black,
stainless steel short fold fastener, 18 mm
REF. 100-14-07-02-70
with stainless steel bracelet
Case: Ø 44 mm
Height: 12 mm
Material: stainless steel
Strap: 21/18 mm
Waterproof up to: 5 bar
Glass: sapphire crystal, both sides anti-reflective
Bottom: sapphire crystal
Dial: Ø display 36 mm,
varnish matt black with Arabic numerals with Super-LumiNova/in white
Hands: White gold/pfinodal with Super- LumiNova
