Glashütte Original, the German luxury watchmaker, has consistently delivered exceptional timepieces? through its creations bringing together a balanced combination of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Among its distinguished mechanical offerings, the Senator Excellence line stands out, representing a modern generation of timeless classics.

In the spotlight now are four new variants: two Perpetual Calendar models, and two Panorama Date Moon Phase watches. The former of these, the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar, WatchTime had the opportunity to go hands-on earlier this year, with each embodying an understated luxury from afar that packs plenty of mechanical and aesthetic intrigue upon a closer glance.
The Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar is in a class of its own; first launched in 2017 after the initial introduction of the Senator Excellence line a year earlier, the series has set the bar for perpetual calendar timepieces in style and performance. The new updates to the line are available in stainless steel and red gold, with each 42mm case finished with a meticulous combination of satin-brushed and polished techniques. While the dial of the design is undoubtedly the watch?s primary appeal, the finely-finished case serves as a perfect canvas for the timepiece?s other elements, with a 50m water resistance ensuring ease of wear throughout the day.

Underneath a sapphire crystal, pure elegance defines the superbly crafted di...