Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XIX

1 0 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Owners need not worry if the Senator Cosmopolite will represent their destination; the timepiece offers a choice of 37 time zones each indicated by the official International Air Transport Association location code designating a key international airport within the zone. Studying the face of the Senator Cosmopolite conjures daydreams of boarding a yacht off the coast of Monaco, helicoptering into the Serengeti or leaping onto a fan boat in the everglades, with adventures on the horizon to delight even the most discerning cavalier. Complete with its striking blue accents and thick gold case, it seems the kind of watch that a gentleman explorer would choose before setting off to conquer foreign lands, while, of course, keeping a keen eye – and mind – on home. Wearing the timepiece imbues more than an interest in gallivanting; it speaks to the owner’s self-reliance as well. The Glashütte Original brand, unlike few other watchmakers, produces its own movements. Like the wearer of this fine watch, the Glashütte Original brand is independent and able to stand on its own two feet. This lineage lends itself to an aura of individualism for the owner of such a stunning piece of functional art. Exemplifying that point, carefully turn the Senator Cosmopolite over and witness another glimpse into the characteristic charm of German watchmaking: the aforementioned Calibre 89-02. The reason the Glashütte Original brand insists on producing its own movement is to ensure its timepieces are not only characteristic but also reliable. Specifically, comprised of over 400 individual parts, the 89-02 features an off-centre rotor, the oscillation system of which is regulated by using four gold screws on the balance rim. Resulting in increased precision, the absence of a regulator on the spring allows the movement to run continuously over a much longer period of time. Again, this makes the piece ideal for journeys to far off lands where there are more pressing concerns than winding one’s watch. Again protected by sapphire crystal, the back case gives view to the movement. Arguably more ornate than the face, the rear case displays a complementary but distinctive design to that of the front, including the Glashütte stripe finish, the brand’s double-G logo on the off-centre rotor, blued screws and the ornate, hand-engraved and galvanised balance. This exquisite timepiece is fastened to the owner’s wrist with either a matte blue or black Louisiana alligator leather strap with red or white gold foldover clasp. Presented in a magnificent black wood box with a high-gloss finish, cracking open the package is like being presented with a luxury passport of the world, full of delights the planet over.