By Adam Keith, Associate Timepiece Editor for ViaLuxe-
A charming novelty introduced by Glashutte Original at Baselworld 2009 was the retro-inspired Senator Sixties Square Chronograph. A design homage to a decade which saw strong geometric forms employed to great effect in such diverse fields as fashion and art, this timepiece deftly combines distinctive elegance with the technical and aesthetic delights of Saxon fine watchmaking.
The Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Chronograph features a 42mm case in stainless steel. The lustrous polish applied to this gently rounded square form emphasizes the elegant curvature of the sapphire crystal, through which the distinctively curved black or matte silver dials with their diamond-cut hour markers and period-style Arabic figures can be admired. The curved hands--silver colored for the black dial, and rose gold for the silver dial--match the dial profile and contribute to the retro feel. Yet another distinctive feature are the elegant stalk-type chronograph pushers. Evocative of the start and stop buttons from 1960's-era chronograph wristwatches, these elements facilitate easy operation for the wearer.
A sapphire crystal exhibition window in the caseback of the Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Chronograph reveals the luxuriously decorated self-winding 39-34 caliber. Manufactured by Glashutte Original, this movement presents traditional elements of Saxon haute horlogerie, including a three-quarter plate with a ribbed finish and a hand-polished swan neck fine adjustment. The central rotor, skeletonized to present the gilt double-G brand insignia, features a 21-karat gold mass at its outer edge to optimize the winding motion. A balance frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour permits the chronograph to record independent time intervals with a precision of 1/8th second. Power reserve is 40 hours.
The Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Chronograph watch is completed by a large-scaled Louisiana alligator leather and a polished stainless steel prong buckle. Water resistance of the model is 30 meters.
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http://www.vialuxe.com/Glashutte-Original-Glashutte-Original-Watches-Glashutte/Watch-Brand/1614
http://www.vialuxe.com/Glashutte-Original-Senator-Watches/Watch-Collection/1648