Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2021

In 2015, Glashütte Original released its first annual edition timepieces to critical acclaim. Thereafter, the ‘annual edition’ became a Glashütte Original tradition. Based on the elegantly understated Sixties and Sixties Chronograph models, the sale of these watches is always limited to a period of just 12 months. The vibrantly-hued dials of these annual edition pieces differentiate them from their conservative counterparts, distinguishing them as special.

The German Manufactory has just unveiled the new Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2021. The sixties design elements are clear to see, but the onlooker’s gaze will inevitably be drawn to the eye-popping green dial. Enriched with a dégradé effect, the dial is mid-green at its centre and assumes a darker tone near its periphery. Moreover, the company’s specialist dial facility in Pforzheim has enlivened the green surface with a rich texture that can only be fully appreciated at close quarters.

Measuring 42mm in diameter, the size of the steel case subscribes to modern-day tastes, while the box sapphire crystal reinforces the 60s theme and entices light to flood the exquisite dialscape. The watch is fitted with the Calibre 39-34, a self-winding chronograph movement. It incorporates a number of delightful details, including a three-quarter plate, a skeletonised rotor, swan-neck fine adjustment and high-end finishing.

With the advent of the Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2021, the German luxury marque demonstrates, once again, its ability to combine playful tones with serious watchmaking know-how.

The brand’s press release

Glashütte Original celebrates the lifestyle of the Swinging Sixties with a new special edition. Like the trendsetters of the era, our latest addition to the Vintage watch family leaves nothing to chance when it comes to looks and rhythm. The new chronograph features a dark green dégradé dial, a handmade automatic movement – and charisma as cool as anything the music and fashion of the sixties had to offer. The 1960s had originality, joy of life and a rhythmic beat – just like our new Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition.

A radiant decade

In the 1960s, the world began to move. Young people set fashion trends that were eagerly taken up by designers. The colourful happenings in London’s Carnaby Street saw the debut of a new dandyism whose followers wore super-slim ties, perfectly fitted suits, had razor-sharp hairstyles and danced to a soundtrack of popular beat music. Outfits were as original, classy and cool as possible. And it’s precisely this refined style and enthusiasm for handmade one-of-a-kind pieces that the Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2021 brings to life.

Highly desirable and limited in time

The new chronograph is made by our experienced watchmakers in Glashütte with the same care and attention to detail as an individually designed tailor-made suit. The round, 42-mm stainless steel case leads the eye to an elaborately finished, handmade retro dial. The exceptional dégradé effect travels from a bright green at the centre to a darker shade at the edge. The dial also features a finely textured surface made using the original tools and methods of the time. Two white Arabic numerals are enhanced by incised hour markers with luminous dots. The watch is worn with a soft, grey-brown nubuck calfskin strap.

Custom-tailored precision

The 39-34 automatic movement within the watch delivers the right rhythm. It drives the display of hour and minute and the small second, the second stop and the chronograph’s 30-minute counter reliably and with great precision. The manufactory movement beats at 4 Hz, and its individual components are delicately enhanced by hand – with the Glashütte stripes finish, for example, bevelled edges and polished screws.