Glashütte Original Sixties and Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2020 “Glacier Blue”

Glashütte Original Sixties and Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2020 “Glacier Blue”

With exceptional Dégradé dials in a sublime shade of icy blue, the Glashütte Original Sixties and Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2020 “Glacier Blue” models promise exclusivity and vintage appeal.

The pieces form part of the brand’s “Annual Editions” which have a time-limited production.  Featuring a combination of the seductive domed cases and clean styling of the Sixties collection, together with superbly crafted artisan dials, these yearly releases are a highly desirable proposition.  Not simply limited in production, the hand-crafted dial making process which involves a galvanic coating and layer upon layer of coloured lacquer followed by kiln firing, ensures that each dial has one-of-one uniqueness.

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For 2020, the shaded nuances of Alpine glaciers are recalled in rather soothing graded blue tones.  Both the time-only model and the newcomer Chronograph edition feature retro pebble-like cases, uncluttered dial surfaces, slender indices and quirky stylised Arabic numerals, which are all synonymous features of the Sixties collection. 

Both models are encased in stainless steel, with the 39mm time-only piece slightly smaller in width and height than the Chronograph piece which makes its “Annual Edition” debut measuring 42mm across.

Puritans will no doubt have a penchant for the supreme purity offered by the time-only dial.  However, with its perfectly proportioned and positioned counters, the chronograph model has an abundance empty dial space with which to showcase the subtleties of the cool blue dial.

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In-house calibres power both models, and the superb refinement of the finishing is showcased through sapphire crystal casebacks.

The Glashütte Original Sixties and Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2020 “Glacier Blue” pieces are presented on Brown-grey nubuck calfskin straps with contrasting stitching and pin buckles. 

Fact File: Time-Only Edition

• REFERENCE: 1-39-52-14-02-04

• MANUFACTURER: Glashütte Original

• LIMITED EDITION: Produced during 2020 only

• CASE: Stainless Steel

• SIZE: ø 39.0 mm

• THICKNESS: 9.4 mm

• DIAL: Glacier blue lacquer, dégradé effect

• MOVEMENT: Calibre 39-52 Automatic in-house movement, 28,800 vph

• FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds

• POWER RESERVE: 40 hours

• BRACELET/STRAP: Brown-grey nubuck calfskin

• BUCKLE: Pin buckle

• WATERPROOF RATING: 30m

• PRICE 6,600 EURO

Fact File: Chronograph Edition

• REFERENCE: 1-39-34-04-22-04

• MANUFACTURER: Glashütte Original

• LIMITED EDITION:

• CASE: Stainless Steel

• SIZE: ø 42.0 mm

• THICKNESS: 12.4 mm

• DIAL: Glacier blue lacquer, dégradé effect

• MOVEMENT: Calibre 39-47, automatic modular chronograph in-house movement, 28,800 vph

• FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

• POWER RESERVE: 40 hours

• BRACELET/STRAP: Brown-grey nubuck calfskin

• BUCKLE: Pin buckle

• WATERPROOF RATING: 30m

• PRICE 8,100 EURO

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