SimplyAbuDhabi XIV

1 0 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I A simplified column wheel mechanism The new chronograph movement presents a simplified column wheel mechanismwith fewer individual parts. The oscillation system features a bi-directional rotor; the 70-hour power reserve is managed by a single spring barrel. Regulation is performed using four gold screws on the balance rim; the absence of a regulator on the spring allows the movement to run continuously over a much longer period of time, resulting in increased precision. The chronograph start and stop functions are activated by the pusher at the upper right side of the case, and the flyback mechanism by the pusher at the lower right. Pressing the flyback pusher halts the ongoing chronographic time measurement; the 12-hour chronograph disc and the chronograph minute and second hands ‘fly’ back to zero. The time measurement does not stop, however, but rather begins immediately a new measurement as soon as the flyback pusher is released. Emblematic finishing The new manufactory chronograph from Glashütte Original presents characteristic features and finishing for which the Saxon watchmaker is famous. A sapphire crystal, antireflective on both sides, protects the dial side, while a second sapphire crystal set in the case back opens up the automatic movement for closer inspection. Among the exquisite features on view are the rotor and chronograph bridges mounted on the Glashütte three-quarter plate, Glashütte stripe finish on the automatic bridge, blued screws, and the central skeletonised 21k gold rotor with the double-G logo. Also of interest to connoisseurs is the novel oscillation system regulated by four gold screws, easily visible through the case back’s sapphire crystal. The Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date models are available with a choice of straps: blue, grey and black Louisiana Alligator leather straps complement the blue, ruthenium and silver dial models respectively; a functional black rubber strap is available for all three, as is the sporty stainless steel link bracelet.