Glashütte Original unveils the PanoMatic Inverse, the first new introduction . . .

Feb 14, 2014,02:48 AM
 

. . . of their 2014 line-up.  First, the official photos from G O . . .
























. . . and the press release:


The new PanoMaticInverse reveals the splendour of its automatic movement by making the duplex swan-neck fine adjustment visible from the dial side, allowing this exceptional achievement of the art of engineering from Glashütte Original to come to the fore.

Introduced to great success in 2008, the PanoInverse XL was the first of the Saxon watchmaker's timepieces to reveal its inner beauty, presenting this very special form of fine adjustment on the face of the watch. This was made possible by the inverse positioning of the components that are normally visible through the case back's sapphire crystal. To achieve this it was necessary to refine many of the movement components and to further develop individual components and sub-groups, which led to a completely new design of the manual winding Calibre 66.

The PanoMaticInverse, which celebrates its debut at Baselworld 2014, takes this idea further and is presented here with the new Calibre 91-02, a precise automatic movement with a 42 hour power reserve. A 42 mm case frames the hour, minute and second displays along with the Panorama Date display, a signature feature of Glashütte Original. With its automatic winding and easily readable date display, this timepiece combines unusual design, technical sophistication and sensible functionality, making it a comfortable and stylish daily companion.

There is no mistaking the elegance of the PanoMaticInverse – blued screws and rubies on the rhodium plated three-quarter plate with Glashütte ribbing, blued hands with super-luminova highlights, the elegant Panorama Date and, of course, the perfectly realised duplex swan-neck fine adjustment. Beneath the artfully engraved balance bridge of this manufactory–designed and crafted automatic movement the screw balance oscillates freely, its pulsing, rhythmic movement resembling a beating heart.

The back side of the movement, visible through the case back's sapphire crystal, shows the skeletonised central rotor, fitted with a 21-carat gold oscillating mass, as well as the rotor track, complete with decorative finishing. One can also admire the characteristic Glashütte ribbing, a number of rubies, and the two-tone engravings on the wheel bridge.

The asymmetric design of the watch face grants a generous amount of space to the duplex swan-neck fine adjustment and corresponds to the off-centre dial design characteristic of the Pano line from Glashütte Original.

The exceptional PanoMaticInverse is available in two versions: one presents a satin brushed and polished red gold case with gold appliques. The Louisiana alligator Nubuk leather strap features a colour-matched warm brown tone and fits comfortably on the wrist. A second, striking version presents a coolly shimmering, satin brushed and polished stainless steel case, blue appliques and a suitably complementary strap in dark blue Louisiana alligator. Both models are fitted with a fold-over clasp in red gold or stainless steel, depending on the model. This message has been edited by Dr No on 2014-02-14 02:48:48

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To be honest, I still prefer the former manual version.

 
 By: amanico : February 14th, 2014-03:30
You will nto believe it, but yesterday, for the first time, I saw a SS version in the real life... BIG Love affair, my friend. I much prefere the manual winding version for its " simpler " dial, the lack of date ( even if I am not too disturbed by its pre... 

It could be the enormity of the engineering involved . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2014-12:03
. . . hasn't occurred to us yet, Nicolas. Looking it over, it seems the new movement is an amalgam of the cal 90 and cal 100; I'm not saying this is in fact the case, but simply that it appears that way to my eyes. What fascinates most is the apparent dou... 

LOL! When I first saw the photos of this watch...

 
 By: MichaelC : February 17th, 2014-06:10
I thought to myself "I bet Nicolas won't be bothered by the date on this one", and from the dial side it sure looks good popping through the "Glashutte ribbing" (which looks similar to our 160 guilloche). I think I am learning a bit more of your madness m... 

I'm afraid not! [nt]

 
 By: MichaelC : February 17th, 2014-13:21

+1 [nt]

 
 By: -RWK- : February 17th, 2014-20:48

While interesting...

 
 By: rnaden : February 14th, 2014-03:34
especially with the big date and the cutout of the plate for that, I'm inclined to prefer the manual winding. One thing that I love so much about the PanoInverse XL is the smoothness of the winding movement and it's the enjoyment and bond I get by winding... 

It doesn't appear to be thicker than usual, Richard . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2014-12:06
. . . at least, not from the images we've been shown so far. The diameter has been specified, but not the height; perhaps Our Man in Glashütte will fill us in with that detail. Best, Art

The height is 12.3 millimeters, Richard . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 18th, 2014-21:09
. . . per Our Man in Glashutte. Art

Thanks for getting this info

 
 By: rnaden : February 19th, 2014-01:06
Doesn't seem significantly thicker than the manual wind original iteration as I think that's probably about 11mm give and take. That's actually good to know and actually works in the favor of this new release.

Sadly,not for me..

 
 By: moc : February 14th, 2014-05:33
there is only one Panoinverse and that is the manual wind. This automatic movement takes some charm away from a watch that has a lot of character. I was never a big fan of GO winding rotor design,I always found it not at the same level of the rest of the ... 

We have more than a month to wait . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2014-12:08
. . . for the rest of Glashütte's presentation, Mo. Here's hoping there will be one that's more to your liking then! Warm regards, Art

As a GO newbie...

 
 By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : February 14th, 2014-07:56
I think it looks great from the photos. Not comparing with the manual version here. Just purely looking at the asethetics of the dial, case and movement from these pictures, I like it No problems at all with the big date or the rotor for me. In steel, it ... 

Considering the . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2014-12:13
. . . avant-garde nature of the Inverse concept, I too am open to the inclusion of design elements that would otherwise not be preferable. Thanks for you kind comments, Robin. Cordially, Art

Still a handsome watch - but not for me

 
 By: amerix : February 14th, 2014-09:10
for mainly personal reasons: The most important is that I already have a manual-wind PanoInverse XL with the slightly thicker bezel compared to it's stylistic revision. It is the smoothest wind in town, even if takes twice as long. The power reserve indic... 

Well, as an owner of a PanoInverse, like . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2014-12:21
. . . Richard, your reticence is entirely understandable, Amery. If I had a PI, one such design would likely be enough for me, too. Your comment regarding the winding operation is gratefully noted. It's also my opinion that G O goes to exceptional lengths... 

I like it a lot....

 
 By: ik2000 : February 14th, 2014-15:56
For a number of reasons... Even being an automatic, I feel the rotor is nicely done in feeling with the ávant garde' nature of the watch as you put it well. What I really like though, and this is a theme GO have been taking as they update their Panomatic ... 

Very impressive, but I too prefer the manual version's aesthetics.

 
 By: jmpTT : February 14th, 2014-21:07
For some reason, I perceive the main subdial on this Panomatic Inverse be smaller than the equivalent on the manual wind version. I suspect that the switch from the fat numerals to the baton markers is the only difference. Combined with last year's switch... 

lefty watch

 
 By: zeebro1 : February 15th, 2014-05:34
When wearing a suit or just a long sleeve shirt, I want a glimpse of my watch to show and I like being able to peek at the time. The dial should be positioned to the right, not left.

As a lefty, I like having the dial on the left...

 
 By: jmpTT : February 15th, 2014-18:42
It makes practical sense for me as I wear watches on my right wrist. I believe the original decision, which rests with the Lange 1, was purely aesthetic. Having the dials on one side and the crown on the other really does look good.

still waiting for the future!

 
 By: massi. : February 15th, 2014-10:40
...always an intriguing watch! I have always been attracted to this watch but I was never completely conquered; there are certain aspects that hinder me, for example: - why not put the hour markers on the outside of the dial, and (if really are necessary)... 

I must have modern taste

 
 By: Mostel : February 15th, 2014-18:47
I never thought I had modern taste, but as the years go by, and I grow generally bored with most watches... (but remain intensely interested in watches), I find myself gravitating toward modern designs. i think this version is SO much nicer than the origi...