Introducing: The Glashtte Original Sixties Iconic Collection, A Horological Tribute To A Unique Time

October 09, 2015

In 1964, VEB Glashtter Uhrenbetriebe (now known as Glashtte Original) launched one of the most iconic wristwatches of its time, the Spezimatic. Today, Glashtte Original pays tribute to the '60s and the Spezimatic with the launch of the Sixties Iconic Collection. The Sixties Iconic Collection comprises five colorful timepieces, in red, gold, aqua, brown, and grey. The curved dials have a dgrad effect, which gives the watches an intense three dimensional look. They are first galvanized, and then layers of lacquer are applied. This lacquer work is so deep that the dials look almost wet; light dances from their surface. Finally, the color is applied using a special spray gun to achieve the beautiful effect. Glashtte Original's dial manufactory was founded in 1922, as T.H. Mller. In 1950, the company started working with Glashtte Original, and in 2006 was acquired by the Swatch Group (the parent company of Glashtte Original). Looking back at the dials made by T.H. Mller in the '60s, we can see the direct inspiration for the Sixties Iconic Collection C dgrad effects, curved dials, and a stylish retro font. The Sixties Golden, Aqua, and Red have a sunburst finish, while the Sixties Brown and Grey feature a guilloch stamp imprint. All of the Sixties Iconic Collection watches use the Calibre 39-52 movement with 40-hour power reserve, in a 39 mm stainless-steel case. In addition, each Sixties Iconic model has a matching Louisiana alligator leather strap. The Sixties Iconic Collection from Glashtte Original is something special. Beyond the amazing dials, the in-house movement and beautiful case makes a really compelling and stylish watch.For more information, visit Glashtte Original's website. Technical Information Case diameter: 39 mmHeight: 9.4 mmMaterial: stainless steelStrap: 19/16 mmWaterproof up to: 3 barGlass: sapphire crystal, on both sides anti-reflectiveBottom: sapphire crystalDial: display diameter 34.3 mm, varnished in turquoise and black; gold and black; silver and black; and red with black; all with dgrad effect, white Arabic numerals, milled hour markers with luminous spotsHands: white gold some with Super-LumiNovaPrice: $7,500