Glashütte Original

A Growing Family: Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase

Young classics with the expertise from 180 years of Glashütte watchmaking art

Not one, but two new versions of Glashütte Original’s established Senator Collection
have arrived: The Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase is now available
with a silver or rose-coloured dial and Roman numerals. Connoisseurs of German
watchmaking art may well see a family resemblance in these new faces. The two
handcrafted wristwatches make explicit reference to design elements already present
in the archives of Glashütte Original from the 19th and 20th centuries. The new
additions to the collection thus represent a timeless commitment to traditional
Glashütte watchmaking as the noted German watchmaker looks back with pride on
its legacy of 180 years of history.

An art in itself: elegant watches for every day
When the first watchmakers settled in Glashütte in 1845, it was a carefully considered and
precisely planned undertaking. One of the guiding principles – and an authentic recipe for
success – was the production of high-quality watches for everyday use. Today, the
watchmakers at Glashütte Original pursue the same objective when developing the models
in the Senator Excellence line. The two new versions are also carefully decorated,
assembled, and regulated by hand. Like a pair of finely stitched shoes from a shoemaker or
two perfectly crafted wedding rings from the workshop of a goldsmith, these mechanical
timepieces are destined to be worn on any occasion – day after day and year after year.

Familiar faces: two new dial variants
In terms of design, the two new versions of the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon
Phase draw discreetly on stylistic elements of historical Glashütte watches, reinterpreting
them in a contemporary light. The frosted silver and frosted copper coloured dials are
inspired by the rich mineral deposits of the Ore Mountains, while their fine-grained surface
texture makes one feel the cold deep within the rock. The Roman numerals, applied by
hand, are made of solid gold and coated in blue. They are a perfect complement to the blued
and polished poire hands and the second hand with its double-G symbol. The Panorama
Date at 4 o'clock, which has its source in a more recent tradition, has been a signature
feature of numerous Glashütte Original watches since 1997, while the moon phase with its
curved aperture gives poetic expression to a classic complication.

Reduced to essentials: The Senator Excellence line
In developing the Senator Excellence line the design and construction teams followed a
basic principle right from the start, expressed in two words: simply perfect. The understated
elegance of the latest versions with Panorama Date and moon phase hides a remarkably
robust character. The round, 40 mm diameter stainless steel case with its slender bezel as
well as its satin-finished and polished surfaces, for example, serves as both an elegant
frame and a fundamental support. An innovative bayonet mount allows the movement to be

fixed in the case with a twist – much like mounting a camera lens. This makes the overall
construction particularly shock-resistant while rendering future maintenance simpler,
ensuring the preservation and long-term care of this everyday companion.

Still waters run deep: a multi-talented movement
Durability is also a feature of the mechanics inside the watch, and, along with beauty,
precision, and extended running time, was one of the principles guiding development of the
Calibre 36. The extra-large spring barrel was specially designed to enable a running time of
at least 100 hours. Resistant to magnetic fields, corrosion, and fluctuations in temperature,
the silicon balance spring offers robust reliability in the course of everyday life. Each model
in the Senator Excellence line gives proof of its exceptional qualities during rigorous testing
over a 24-day period. The automatic manufactory movement presents the refined finishes
and traditional decorations of Glashütte watchmaking, executed by hand as carefully today
as in the past. In this way every Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase tells its
own little story – of traditional values, timeless style, and the discreet luxury of a handcrafted
partner for life.

The two new versions of the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase will be
available as of March 2025 from all authorised Glashütte Original dealers.

About Glashütte Original
Glashütte Original upholds the values of authentic manufactory production and can look
back on an uninterrupted history that began in 1845. Located in the Saxon town of
Glashütte, the manufactory brings traditional craftsmanship and innovative technologies
together under one roof. The tradition-rich brand makes up to 95% of all movement
components as well as the filigree dials in-house, and represents German watchmaking art
at its best.

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