Skip to main content

The Manual Wind: Glashutte Original Senator Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date

go70chron5aIconic watches are often targets.  The best of the best, of anything, will forever be replicated.  The original anything is always up on that pedestal, but what happens when the imitation ends up  be just as desired?  That might be the case with another offering out of Glashutte, Germany.  With its design not that far off of the iconic Genta designed Patek Philippe Nautilus, Glashutte Original gets elegantly sporty with its latest; the Senator Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date.

go70chron1aSet in stainless steel, this T.V. screen cushion shaped case houses the newly designed Glashutte caliber 37-02.  One of my favorite chronograph movements on the market right now, this movement leaves nothing to be desired.  Fully in-house, this chronograph boasts a central stop seconds hand, 30 minute and 12 hour counters, a small seconds with power reserve indicator (70 hour power reserve), flyback function, and not to leave out the two wheel fifteen jewel big date complication that Glashutte is known for.

Recommended Videos

go70chron2Offered with three dial combinations, each has its own persona.  Slate grey offers modern elegance, silver offers classic dress, and the blue dial offers a true retro sport that harkens back to the  seventies.  Multiple strap options include a steel bracelet with large center links (similar to the Patek Nautilus), crocodile straps, and newly offered rubber strap.

By offering this wide variety of combinations, Glashutte has made a piece that in some arenas will fit every watch buyers go70chron8needs. Whether it be sport and elegance with the grey dial on a bracelet, or a dress non-round chronograph with the silver dial and black crocodile strap, this piece has the variants necessary for all.

Some say to copy is the grandest form of flattery.  I say, you might resemble another, but if you own it, it is truly yours.  Glashutte has certainly owned it with the Senator Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date.  See more of the timepiece here.

Ian Schwam
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Contributing writer and watch enthusiast Ian Schwam dons an expert knowledge of all things watches. Having spent a decade in…
Topics
Tiffany & Co. revives legendary Atlas watch collection
Tiffany & Co. has officially relaunched its iconic Atlas® watches
the Atlas watches feature graphic Roman numerals and streamlined silhouettes

To the surprise of absolutely no one, Tiffany & Co. has resuscitated its storied Atlas collection, reimagining the legendary Roman numeral motif for today's discerning watch collectors. Released originally in the 1990s and inspired by the iconic Atlas clock at Tiffany's Fifth Avenue flagship, these timepieces bring together timeless elegance and contemporary sophistication.

Precision craftsmanship, unmistakable style

Read more
Adidas Originals dominates Paris Fashion Week with bold style
Adidas Originals takes over Paris Fashion Week
person tying adidas shoes

With just under a year left until the FIFA World Cup lands in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, it’s no wonder that every brand has football fever. Brands like Nike and New Balance have launched their football iterations, which will gradually build excitement over the next year. However, football isn’t only coming to our wardrobes, it’s officially landed on the runway. Last month, Adidas Originals took their football inspiration to the next level via a series of collaborations with multiple fashion designers during Paris Fashion Week. While it seems like football-inspired looks, also known as “blokecore”, is here to stay, no one has established this trend more than Adidas. With new iterations of their various football-inspired footwear, Paris Fashion Week becomes the center of Adidas Originals’ football world, and their multiple collaborations are only a piece of what to expect over the next year from the brand.

Adidas brings football to the runway at Paris Fashion Week

Read more
The art of timeless design: Why Urban Jürgensen is one to watch
How Urban Jürgensen redefined haute horlogerie with its remarkable comeback
Urban Jurgensen has returned to the forefront of horology

The revival of historic watchmaker brand Urban Jürgensen has been a marvel to witness as it once teetered on the brink of obscurity. Today, UJ has re-emerged as a benchmark in the industry, working under the direction of a visionary new leader. Founded in 1773, the brand faced the possibility of extinction in the late 20th century before being revitalized by a group of watchmaking purists. Currently, Urban Jürgensen is getting rave reviews for blending centuries of craftsmanship with modern innovation — proving that true luxury is timeless.

Tradition meets state-of-the-art innovation

Read more