Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date
We have been lucky to get hands-on with this stunning SeaQ Panorama Date from Glashütte Original. Everything about this watch exudes quality, from the heft of the watch to its beautiful display case back. We hope to open your eyes to the SeaQ Panorama Date. So let’s see what an absolute dream of a watch this is.
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A Fusion of Elegance and Adventure
The Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date epitomises the pinnacle of German engineering and watchmaking excellence. Crafted in the renowned watchmaking town of Glashütte, this timepiece seamlessly combines elegance with adventure. Thus, making it the perfect companion for both formal occasions and maritime explorations. With its distinctive Panorama Date display, robust construction, and exceptional precision, the SeaQ Panorama Date represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. Join us as we dive into the captivating world of Glashütte Original and discover the timeless allure of the SeaQ Panorama Date.
So Much Choice
Glashütte Original stands as a renowned brand steeped in tradition, boasting a legacy of horological excellence that spans generations. With five distinct collections, Glashütte Original interprets its multifaceted heritage in a variety of ways, catering to diverse tastes and preferences. Despite their differences, all models from Glashütte Original uphold the brand’s high standards of aesthetics, precision, and durability. From classic elegance to contemporary innovation, each timepiece reflects the brand’s unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and quality.
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Atop Of The “Spezialist” Collection Sits The SeaQ
Glashütte Original crafts the Spezialist Collection to surpass expectations, ensuring unparalleled reliability both above and below the water’s surface. Inspired by the brand’s first diver’s watch, the sporty SeaQ models combine style with functionality, making them ideal companions for adventurous endeavours of all kinds. The watches in the Spezialist Collection feature robust construction and precision engineering, designed to meet the demands of the most daring explorations, and set new standards for performance and durability.
Choice Enough For Everyone
With a choice of 5 variants of the SeaQ Panorama Date, we have the black-dialled version with a nylon strap to play with for a week. Each of the 5 variants offers a distinct difference from each other. Options are: Red Gold with a black dial, Red Gold/Stainless with a grey dial or Stainless with blue, black or green dials. In addition, each option offers a choice of straps or a bracelet, giving you a total of 16 options to choose from.
These photos just don’t do these watches justice, as the in-hand quality surpassed my initial expectations. The SeaQ’s inspiration dates from the “Spezimatic Type RP TS 200”, this was Glashütte Original’s first dive watch dating back to 1969.
The 43.2mm case of the SeaQ features alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces, lending it a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Designed with crown protectors and a unidirectional, counter-clockwise rotating bezel, the timepiece exudes a rugged yet sophisticated charm. The bezel is accentuated by a ceramic inlay, enhancing its durability and making it exceptionally resistant to scratches. Furthermore, this meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the watch is not only stylish but also built to withstand the rigours of adventurous pursuits.
Beautifully Finished
The high gloss black galvanic dial has a discreet sunray finish, although this is quite hard to see. Super-LumiNova is employed for the applied hour markers and hands, ensuring optimal readability in all lighting conditions. The hands are finely polished and have the lovely detail of a signed counterbalance. The inclusion of large Arabic numerals enhances legibility at a glance, imparting a distinctive character to the SeaQ, while further facilitating effortless timekeeping.
The white panorama date is at an almost “4.30” position and is extremely legible from every angle. Below the 12, proudly sits the Glashütte Original logo, with its water resistance of 300m/1000ft printed just above the 6.
Executed To Perfection
An Exquisite Movement
The sapphire display case back of the SeaQ provides a captivating view of the meticulously crafted movement within. Powered by the Glashütte Original in-house calibre 36-13, the panorama date function is executed with precision and reliability. With the display case back, every aspect of this exceptional movement is laid bare, showcasing its impeccable finishing and quality craftsmanship.
From the intricate striping to the meticulous skeletonisation, bevelling, and polishing, every detail is executed to perfection. The addition of beautifully blued screws adds a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic. Seeing the highly finished movement through the sapphire case back is a real treat and one you will want to share. Offering a whopping 100-hour power reserve, it’s enough to take it off on the Friday after work and put it back on early Wednesday morning, ready to start again.
Strap Options
This version comes with a 21mm synthetic black strap, that has a highly finished deployant clasp, which operates as smooth as silk. Other options available are a Stainless Steel bracelet, Rubber Dive Strap and a choice of black or grey synthetic straps.
Final Thoughts
Priced at £10,900.00 this is a phenomenal watch. Which is less than half the price of the Red Gold version at £23.500.00. The quality and finishing you get at this level is superb and as you would expect. Unquestionably, this is a large watch, but it does feel smaller and is extremely comfortable to wear.
The SeaQ Panorama Date sets a new standard in dive watch excellence with its exquisite attention to detail. From its robust functionality to its incredible finishing, every aspect of this timepiece is meticulously executed. The addition of a Red Gold version elevates its aesthetic appeal, making it a standout choice for those seeking a dive watch with a touch of opulence.
Whether you’re exploring the depths of the ocean or making a bold statement on land, the Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date promises to exceed expectations and capture attention with its unrivalled combination of style and performance.
Specifications
- Functions – Hour and minute, Second, Panorama Date
- Case – Stainless Steel
- Dimensions – 43.2mm x 15.65mm
- Bezel – Screwed crown – with one-directional rotation with ceramic inlay
- Dial – Galvanised black – with sunray finish
- Date – White Panorama Date on black background
- Movement – Caliber 36-13 – Automatic
- Power Reserve – 100 hours
- Strap – 21mm – Synthetic with Deployant Clasp
- Price – £10.900.00