Glashütte in 1906
Glashütte Original has roots dating back to 1845 when watchmakers Ferdinand Adolph Lange (of A. Lange & Söhne fame), Moritz Grossman, Julius Assmann, and Adolf Schneider came to Glashütte to manufacture watch parts and pocket watches. They chose this area for its proximity to Dresden’s already established clockwork fame. The work of these founders led to innovations that became signature components of Glashütte watchmaking and are still continued today, such as the Glashütte three-quarter plate, gold lever wheels, and chatons, all developed in 1865 and all increase timekeeping precision.[3] After successfully petitioning the King of Saxony for a business loan, Moritz Grossman founded the German School of Watchmaking in the town of Glashütte in 1878.
Various independent watchmakers rose to prominence in the town of Glashütte, aided by the constant influx of talent from that nearby School of Watchmaking. Known for their high quality, Glashütte timepieces grew in popularity until World War I and the depression caused by hyperinflation in Weimar Germany that followed, which dramatically impacted sales.
The issue worsened however, when World War II broke out, leaving the town of Glashütte in rubble after a devastating bombing in the final days of the war, which leveled the town.
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GLASHUTTE PANOMATICLUNAR 1-90-02-11-35-61
This Glashutte mechanical timepiece with automatic winding measures 40 mm in diameter. The perfectly polished and satin-brushed surfaces of its red gold case reflect the light and are harmoniously attuned to one another. The Louisiana alligator leather strap takes up the dark blue hue of the dial and elegantly rounds off the overall appearance of this model. The sapphire crystal case back offers unobstructed views of the manufactory movement and its splendid decorative finishes.
Estimated delivery on 18 - 25 December, 2024$48,200.00 EAN: 073000123864GLASHUTTE PANOMATICLUNAR 1-90-02-11-35-61
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GLASHUTTE PANOMATICLUNAR 1-90-02-23-35-61 LUXURY
This Glashutte model’s hand-crafted dial captures the eye with its strong green, evocative of the dense coniferous forests surrounding Glashütte. The different shades are especially notable: starting with a vibrant green in the centre, the colour changes, gradually shading into black at the edge. Careful hand-crafting produces a special colour gradient that renders each dial unique.
Estimated delivery on 11 - 17 December, 2024$42,000.00 EAN: 113000123683 -
Estimated delivery on 11 - 17 December, 2024$17,800.00 EAN: 190000123639
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GLASHUTTE SENATOR EXCELLENCE PERPETUAL CALENDAR 1-36-02-02-05-61
Buy Glashutte Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar features an elegant red gold case measuring 42 mm in diameter; its timeless design represents the essence of Glashutte Original in its purest form. Polished and satin-finished surfaces on the case reflect the light in a beautifully complementary manner. A brown Louisiana Alligator leather strap, which is as comfortable as it is stylish, matches the warm tone of the case.
Estimated delivery on 11 - 17 December, 2024$53,000.00 EAN: 052000080254