To mark its 180th anniversary, the Glashütte Original watchmaker, with its particularly rich history, unveils a PanoLunarTourbillon in platinum, limited to 50 pieces, with a salmon-colored dial handmade in Glashütte, combining traditional craftsmanship and technical innovation.
A watch that celebrates Glashütte's watchmaking tradition with elegance and finesse
The small German town of Glashütte in Saxony has been renowned since 1845 as the birthplace of German mechanical watchmaking. Glashütte Original, one of the region's most iconic manufacturers, continues this rich history by producing up to 95% of its components in-house, skillfully combining meticulous craftsmanship with contemporary innovations. And in this context steeped in history, the brand new limited edition PanoLunarTourbillon in platinum with a salmon dial beautifully illustrates the company's unique expertise.
Attention to detail visible in every element of the dial
This exceptional model does not simply incorporate a prestigious complication, but also showcases Glashütte Original's true expertise in dial manufacturing. Until now, most of the dials were manufactured in Pforzheim, but the manufacturer recently decided to bring this activity back to its hometown. There, craftsmen work diligently to prepare each piece entirely by hand—from brass stripping to laser engraving, silver plating by friction, and traditional galvanized treatments. This special expertise allows for a high degree of responsiveness and, above all, ensures the exceptional quality that distinguishes these watches proudly bearing the Glashütte name.
The salmon-colored dial, whose hue is inspired by the reddish color of local iron ore, has been carefully galvanized to subtly combine rich colors with fine details. To ensure a clear and legible display, each indication—hours, minutes, moon phases, and panoramic date—has been finely finished with a variety of textures: grained, circular, and bluish elements such as the hands and hour markers. The latter elegantly evoke a touch of modernity in a resolutely classic design.
A 100% Saxon complication and a movement of remarkable precision
At the heart of this watch is the caliber 93.03, an evolution of the previous model, which offers a power reserve extended to 60 hours—a significant improvement compared to the 48 hours of its predecessors. This automatic movement features meticulous decoration, including Geneva stripes, blue engravings, and blued screws, typical of the Glashütte style. And, of course, you can admire the flying tourbillon, invented by Alfred Helwig in 1920 at the Glashütte watchmaking school, which sits proudly on the dial, rotating freely with no visible support on top.
Precision is further enhanced by a silicon balance spring, a modern material that is highly resistant to wear and friction, and by an astonishingly accurate moon phase system, with a deviation of only 57.2 seconds per complete lunar cycle. All these technical refinements illustrate Glashütte Original's ability to combine tradition and innovation, without ever deviating from its philosophy of excellence.
An exceptional piece, priced to match its quality
Limited to just 50 pieces, this platinum PanoLunarTourbillon with a salmon dial comes with a beautiful blue alligator or synthetic fabric strap, both fitted with a matching platinum folding clasp. And yes, the price tag is steep—€125,000—but this watch is clearly aimed at a passionate clientele seeking the perfect balance between aesthetics, technology, and history.
Ultimately, this limited edition is not simply a luxurious piece of jewelry, even though it is certainly worth its weight in gold. It embodies Glashütte's watchmaking heritage, enriched by precise and meticulous contemporary craftsmanship. The combination of the platinum case and salmon-colored dial is truly a declaration of love for the art of watchmaking. Not to mention that the mastery of the flying tourbillon and movement makes it a fitting tribute to the 180-year history of this renowned manufacturer.