Glashütte Original debuts the new SeaQ Chronograph which is robed in a sultry dark blue, from its handmade dial to the ceramic inlay of its unidirectional rotational divers bezel.
All of which including hours, minutes and stop second hands as well as the indexes have been coated with copious amounts of Super-LumiNova®, ensuring optimal readability even where the sun doesn’t shine (if you know what I mean)!
A selection of four strap options are offered: a dark blue rubber strap, a Stainless steel link bracelet with a fine adjustment mechanism, and two synthetic fabric straps made from recycled fishnets, in grey or blue.
The watch looks absolutely divine however its beauty isn’t merely skin deep, this is a highly competent diving instrument as all SeaQ models are and so boasts many technical features.
You can’t see it but GO has placed a hollow hexagonal socket screw in the center of the dial. It is placed over the hand shafts, thus fixing the dial to the plate before the hands are mounted.
Thanks to this small but effective detail, the dial remains securely in place, even in the event of a shock from dropping, knocking or otherwise.
The SeaQ Chronograph’s features a flyback function, a central stop-second, and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock; all are operated using the two pushers on the edge of the case.
In addition, our signature Panorama Date is found just above 6 o’clock.
These displays are easily set via the crown: in position 1 (the crown is unscrewed), the automatic movement can be wound.
In position 2 (the crown is pulled out once), the date can be corrected and in position 3 (the crown is pulled out twice), the time can be set while the second stop is activated.
This design made it possible to do without a separate date corrector on the side of the case, thus enhancing the water-resistance of the watch.
All watches in the SeaQ family are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they meet the ISO 6425 and DIN 8306 standards.
They must withstand extreme temperature changes, resist saltwater corrosion, ensure optimal legibility in the dark and have a unidirectional rotating bezel with a scale allowing the diver to determine how much time remains for the dive.
The automatic movement Calibre 37-23 with column-wheel switch combines maximum resistance, precision and user-friendliness with a running time of over 70 hours.
The silicon balance spring offers enhanced resistance to the influence of magnetic fields, for example, and thanks to its steady oscillation, greater rate precision.
The balance was given more space, allowing it to oscillate unhindered and thus gain a few degrees of valuable amplitude.
The entire movement is elaborately decorated by hand with great skill and dexterity, and can be admired through its sapphire crystal case back – certainly not a given with a certified diver’s watch.
The SeaQ Chrono’s MSRP in Germany is 14’100 euro for the strap variant (+300 euro folding clasp) or 15’300 euro for eh Stainless steel bracelet variant.
Thoughts? A diving chrono that is technical as it is beautiful but would you take one over a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Flyback Chrono?
I would because there’s something special about watches from Glashütte; perhaps it’s because they are kind of sleepers in the watch world – only known by those who know and that in itself is very appealing.
Im saving for GO Panorama Date Q. But this watch so much more. Like it better than the Blachpain and so on.
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