Thomas Meier, CEO of Glashütte Original, explains the functions he prizes in his watches ? and what Glashütte Original finds less important ? in this interview conducted by Chronos Editor-in-Chief and Ebner Publishing International Editorial Director Rüdiger Bucher.
Glashütte Original CEO Thomas Meier
RB: Mr. Meier, as I walk around the Baselworld fair I see the idea of utility playing an important role for many brands. Is this true for Glashütte Original"

TM: We currently have a lot to offer in this area ? beginning with the perpetual calendar, which we are currently presenting in a skeletonized version. We also have a second time zone for the frequent traveler, which you will find in our Senator Cosmopolite in steel. This watch offers so much: two day/night and power-reserve indications, a panorama date to show local time that can be adjusted forwards or backwards ? and 36 time zones, of course. The moon-phase is also a very useful function, especially in markets such as China where the moon plays an important role for many people. Our moon-phase watch is so precise that ? theoretically ? it only needs adjustment after 122 years. Beyond that, I also include a chronograph on the list of useful functions. Our customers also look for a long power reserve. The chronograph Caliber 37 provides 70 hours of power, and the automatic Caliber 36 provides up to 100 hours. RB: What is your position on magnetic field protection"

TM: We greatly exceed specifications se...