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Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar

Offering a reminder of every ticking moment from now to eternity (almost), the all new Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar comes in new dial colours and strap options.

When it comes to the Glashütte Original Senator Excellence collection, there is no doubt that the models undergo extreme levels of testing at the Saxon manufactory. It is said to take around 24 days for one watch to be tested completely hence guaranteeing the best quality for each timepiece. So when Glashütte Original announced the release of its new limited-edition Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar, we have no doubt that it scores excellent points for exceptional precision, stability, running time and of course design aesthetics.

The new limited edition Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar by Glashütte Original now comes in a rose opaline dial and dark blue leather strap version. Limited to just 100 pieces, the new model houses a beautifully crafted automatic movement that has been developed by the ateliers of the renowned Saxon manufactory.

The watch comes in a 42mm stainless steel that is ergonomic in its structure. Giving the classic black/white and brown/grey colours a break, this particular timepiece is set with a galvanised rose opaline dial with blue appliques and pear-shaped blued hands. The dial is specially decorated with the help of an elaborate and complicated process that involves a number of steps, hence giving its a unique silken hue that is rare to find in any other watch dial. This hue of the galvanised dial matches perfectly against the blued hands and blue hour appliques. Additionally, the dial is also home to the finely stepped calendar windows and a moon phase display. The elegantly shaped hands also add to the overall elegant aesthetic of the watch on the whole.

Featuring a complication like the perpetual calendar that showcases information like the day of the week, month and leap year along with a Panorama Date, the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar by Glashütte Original makes an impression from the get-go.

Working within the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar timepiece is the all new manufactory calibre 36-12. This movement was developed to maximise user friendliness and an ease of maintenance. that is powered by a silicon balance springs that guarantees Also the timekeeping functions in this watch is a breeze as it automatically adjusts the day, date and month at the same time. With a movement and feature like this, the new Glashütte Original Senator Excellence will not be needing any kind of resetting until the year 2100.

Apart from the blue alligator leather strap, the watch is also available in a stainless-steel bracelet version.

Technical Specifications:

Name: Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar

Ref No:1-36-12-01-02-61 (leather strap), 1-36-12-01-02-71 (stainless-steel)

Case: 42 mm

Height: 12.8 mm

Material: stainless steel

Waterproof up to: 5 bar

Dial: galvanised rose opalin with blue appliques,

Size: 36.8 mm

Hands: pear shape, blued

Glass: sapphire crystal, anti-reflective both sides

Bottom: sapphire crystal

Movement: CALIBRE 36-12

Dimensions: Ø 32.2 mm, height 7.35 mm

Balance: screw balance with 4 regulation screws in 14 ct gold

Oscillating frequency: 28,800 vph, equivalent to 4 Hz

Running time: 100 hours

Balance spring: silicon

Shock protection: Incabloc

Number of jewels: 49

Strap: Louisiana Alligator leather strap blue , stainless-steel bracelet

Size: 21/18 mm

Limited Edition: 100 pieces

The Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar will be available from end of October exclusively at Glashütte Original Boutiques and authorised dealers.

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