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Glashütte Original SeaQ and SeaQ Panorama Date

Here we have some side by side pictures to compare these two diver’s watches:

the SeaQ Panorama Date (blue dial / stainless steel bracelet)

and the SeaQ (black dial / synthetic mesh strap).

To the left the SeaQ with synthetic strap and to the right the SeaQ Panorama Date with stainless steel bracelet.

The SeaQ Panorama Date is 43.2mm and the SeaQ is 39.5mm.

Domed sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel inlay.

My reviews of the model are available here:

>>My shooting - SeaQ>>

>>My shooting - SeaQ Panorama Date>>

 >> The SeaQ watches on the manufactory’s website >>  

Thank you all for the kind words.

Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date

The manufactory Glashütte Original has launched the new Spezialist collection last year.

Some days ago, I already shared my impressions of the more vintage oriented model SeaQ  >>my review>>

Here we will familiarize ourselves with the model named SeaQ Panorama Date,

which is available with black or blue dial - each with two different straps

(a robust, water-resistant nylon mesh strap, or a distinctive rubber strap with embossed design)

or a stable, flat stainless steel bracelet with 8-step fine adjustment mechanism.

This one is reference number 1-36-13-02-81-70 with blue dial, and stainless steel case and the comfortable bracelet.

This watch is 43.2mm with screwed case back with sapphire crystal and a screw-down crown to make sure it can withstand 30 bar.

The dial has applied numerals and indexes with bright white Super-LumiNova.

They have made a great workat Glashütte Original's dial manufactory in Pforzheim with the galvanic blue with sunray finish at the dial.

A classic feature of Glashütte Original since 1997: the Panorama Date with both number discs at one level - with a blue background matching to the dial very well.

The new stainless steel bracelet now has brushed outer links and polished middle links and the size 21/18 mm.

The blue bezel inlay is made of ceramic, has 60 minutes markers and is unidirectional, counter-clockwise rotating with perceptible click.

The domed sapphire crystal showcases the dial and the numbers in a really nice way that give it a warm feeling.

The screw-down crown has the Glashütte Original's double G surrounded by waves.

The satin-finish gives the timepiece „tool watch“ look that a diver watch should have.

The domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating is a very nice part of this watch and as I mention before it really looks like a acrylic crystal.

If we turn it around will we find a finely finished Glashütte Original manufactory movement behind the sapphire crystal case back.

The automatic Calibre 36-13 version is configured to the four principles: precision, stability, running time and aesthetics.

The bayonet mounting ensures that the movement is anchored in the case for particularly effective shock-resistance.

It features a remarkable 100-hour running time while the silicon balance spring enables reliably high rate precision.

The promise of quality integral to the Calibre 36 is also kept by the SeaQ Panorama Date.

This means not only that it meets the stringent DIN and ISO standards for diver’s watches, but that it must also

undergo the same demanding 24-day Exellence test. You can find more info about it if you click here>>

The Glashütte Original double-G on the skeletonized rotor.

Adjustment of rate by adjustment screws, fine adjustment of rate symmetry by swan-neck spring.

Silicon balance spring.

The Calibre 36-13 beats with 28 800 bph, and it has 41 jewels.

Exquisitely finished movement: bevelled edges, polished steel parts blued/polished screws,

Glashütte three-quarter plate with stripe finish, skeletonized rotor with 21 ct gold oscillation weight

The new stainless steel bracelet really fits well with this model in my opinion and it is possible to get it with synthetic or rubber strap too.

The double-G logo on the clasp is actually a push button that helps you adjust the length of the bracelet while wearing it.

The functionality of this clasp is in my view a perfect example of clever engineering.

The locking pin.

The adjustment steps.

The Super-LumiNova does a great job.

The blue radiance guarantees optimal legibility and a secure diving experience, even in murky waters.

What about a wrist shot?

You are welcome to experience more if you click below:

>>My shooting - SeaQ>>

>>The SeaQ watches on the manufactory’s website>>

Xeric Trappist-1 NASA Edition

It start as a Kickstarter project approved by NASA.

Inside there is a black box.

A nice little box for the watch and they add a green NATO strap too.

This watch is a tribute to the Apollo missions and the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon on July 20, 1969.

The International Space Station use The Cupola dome layout for the windows, here it uses like a grille and a ring with romans.

The NASA logo is at the dial too.

The Hesalite crystal is a super domed.

The strap is made from U.S. Horween leather.

There is a lot of Super Luminova on this watch.

There are even Tritium tubes at the hour and minute hands.

The second hand is a constellation that sweaps around the dial like the stars in the night.

It is really cool in the dark.

The Miyota 82S0 maybe it's not so much to show but the rotor is cool.

IMHO this is just a fun and unique watch but nothing to use as a daily wearer.

Glashütte Original SeaQ

The manufactory Glashütte Original launched the new Spezialist collection in 2019.

The premiere model in this new collection is the new diver’s watch,

which unites history and innovation in exemplary fashion:

 with a more vintage oriented model called SeaQ and with a more modern design

as SeaQ Panorama Date with black or blue dial.

The “Spezimatic Type RP TS 200”, developed specifically for sports divers in 1969,

served as an ideal example and inspiration for the new diver’s watches.

Here I will take a closer look at the SeaQ model in the Spezialist collection

with reference number 1-39-11-06-80-08.

The case is made of stainless steel with a solid screwed case back and a screw-down crown to make sure it can withstand 20 bar.

The date window is also in the right perspective for the 39.5 mm case in my opinion.

To achieve the vintage look, the hands and numbers have been applied with Super-LumiNova in the historic “Old Radium” hue.

The bezel inlay is made of ceramic and with 60 minutes markers and the bezel is unidirectional counter-clockwise with 120 clicks (representing 30 second-steps).

The case is satin-brushed with a bevel at the edge.

The domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating really gives the warm feeling of a acrylic crystal.

This reference has a grey synthetic 20 mm strap with a 18 mm stainless steel buckle. This model is also available with stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap.

The solid stainless steel case back with the logo and the continuous case number.

The case back is made of 2 parts so the logo always will be aligned:

an engraved and aligned base plate (mounted with a threaded bottom ring),

which shows, along with the trident with the Double-G and the 20 waves, the continuous case number.

Behind the case back will you find a Calibre 39-11 movement, unfortunately I have no pics of the movement in this watch so I borrow it from Glashütte Original's website.

The Calibre 39-11 has 40 hours +- 5% power reserve, 28800 bph and 25 jewels.

A few lume shots.

And a wrist shot.

It looks like it is time for a serious cleaning.

So I start bring out some tools.

And pull the bracelet off.

It looks like it is no luxury to getting deeper.

So up in the case opener.

And open it up.

The Oyster case is really good to keep the movement safe.

It is really clean.

So I pull off the crown.

And the movement.

The dial looks good too.

The well worn bezel keeps the plastic crystal in place.

Next step in the process to get it off.

So here is the parts that need some cleaning.

So 10 minutes in the ultrasonic will do it.

Pretty good.

Some spare parts.

Pressing back the bezel.

Check so it is waterproof.

After that is ok it is time to put it together.

Great result at the timing machine.

So now it is good to serve me for another year.

It starts with my wife come home with a package to me.

A 3D printer that I have to put together.

This is something new for me so I have to figure it out how it works.

Next step is to figure it out how to print.

So I have to get some filament.

My first work did not go well, the freaking cat jump off the plate before it was finished.

So why not start with a serious project?

This is cool.

The quality is really good.

So after a few days it looks better and better.

And now I print like a pro.

And here is the final result.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=059IzZB0j0g

Dornblüth and Sohn 20 years anniversary.

We start the 1000 kilometers roadtrip in a bad weather, here we leaving Sweden.

It looks not better on the way to Denmark.

Finally on the ferry to Germany.

We still have to fight with the rain in Germany.

Then when we arrive to Kalbe the weather looks good.

A nice stroll, looking at the old houses.

This streets have some history.

And this house I will come back to.

Now we need to prepare for the next day, of course we follow the traditions and get a schnitzel.

Then there will be creme brulee and plum snaps.

And it was so good that we order a bottle.

After a good sleep it looks nice from our hotel window.

Now it's time to see what The Dornblüth Team have to show us.

A big tent at the manufacturer will be the place for the presentation.

There was a lot of gifts.

Now the guests are ready for the news.

The Dornblüth Team are ready.

Now we all are curious about what is coming.

The 99.1 Medium in 40mm.

Next is a limited production of 20 pieces each. Quintus-2010 Jubilar.

Father and son, Dirk and Dieter Dornblüth the founder of the company.

Then we have to get something to eat before we looking closer at the watches.

The 40mm version of the 99.1

Here we see Dieter's private watch that is the inspiration for Quintus-2010 Jubilar.

A nice GUB movement with screwed chatons.

Here I come back to the door, coincident or inspiration?

The Quintus-2010 Jubilar will be made in 20 each in steel, rosegold and platinum.

Blued alpha hands.

Rhodium finish at the movement instaed of the rosegold finish that use to be a signum for Dornblüth watches.

A really nice looking movement.

The blue version.

And the black that was my favourite.

Quintus-2010 Großdatum (Big Date), the first Dornblüth with a date window.

And finally the 2010-Quintus Kraftzwölf (Power 12) that use the 12 as power reserve window.

Then we got a guided tour at the manufacturer, here where they made the dials.

The polishing machine for the ceramic dials.

Here is a lot going on.

I love the "bezel" at the magnifyer.

A dream for my mancave.

Some guy will soon get his new watch.

Here is where they blue the hands.

Now was the time to gather their impressions of the day over some food and talk watches with people from all over the world.

This dessert was really good IMHO because I love sour desserts.

Is there a better way to end a rewarding day?

A big thank you to The Dornblüth Team and all the nice people we met.

Jocke & Tony

can be a good thing.

Dornblüth & Sohn collection.

it's nice with some rest.

in the dark.

It's a teamwork.

there was some details.

and backsides.

with a big smile on my face.

Thanks guys.

The icon have left the box but the rest of the goodies is there.

Those you knows about Panerai can easy figure it out which model this special box is for when there is a spare crystal at the side.

Yes finally I've got the iconic Panerai 372.

The original model (like this one) have a acrylic crystal that later was replaced with a sapphire crystal.

This watch is huge with a 47mm case and a 26mm strap but with this case style it not feel bigger than the "regular" 44mm.

The matte sandwich dial with cremé index's and golden hands really looks good IMHO.

Only a acrylic crystal can give this warm feeling and with the doomed surface it distract the numbers in a nice way.

The caliber P3000 hides behind a sapphire backcase and have a power reserve for 3 days with the double barrels mainsprings.

A great complication at this movement is when you pull out the crown to the first position so can you set the hour hand one hour at a time which is great when you arrive to another timezone.

At the second position you set the time with the minute hand in the "normal"way.

The lume is like it use to be on Panerai.

Nice and clear.

It's huge.

The only I can complain about is it have been cool if the text was luminous too.

It's hard to understand why I have been waiting so long to score one of those.

A quick visit at Frank's Ur in Stockholm.

The front window is loaded with some nice watches from Glashütte Original.

There is more when we come inside.

The 2019 version of the chronometer in gold looks really nice.

Unfortunatey the 2019 news has not arrived yet so I shot a few random watches from the stands.

I will update with the new models as soon they arrive.

A huge thanks to Roger that take the time to let us check out the watches.

Zitat von B-747

Very nice review, Jocke !

Beautiful watch! What is the list price ?

Thanks. I believe the price for this one is around €21000.