Developed in the 18th century, marine chronometers played a crucial role in shaping maritime history and enabling global exploration. Constructed to withstand the rigors of a seafaring environment, they counteracted the effects of a ship’s motion, temperature changes, and variations in atmospheric pressure. Before the technology’s invention, determining longitude at sea was a significant challenge, often leading to inaccurate navigation and, as a result, many shipwrecks. With a reliable marine chronometer on board, navigators could compare the local time of their current position with the accurate time at a reference location, usually a home port or a known landmark. The time difference between these two points provided the basis for calculating longitude. To this day, a chronometer is the epitome of a precisely working timepiece.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, marine chronometers from the German fine watchmaking town of Glashütte were highly regarded around the world. The latest descendant of these precise and precious navigation instruments is Glashütte Original’s Senator Chronometer, now offered in a new version in white gold with a stunning silver-blue dial. It has a diameter of 42mm and a height of 11.4mm.

A part of the Glashütte Original product portfolio for years, this timepiece combines a sophisticated manufacture movement with traditional elements and elegant, timeless design. In addition, it brings to life an old handcraft on ...