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Glashütte’s PanoMaticInverse captures the essence of Dresden

Known as the ‘Florence on the Elbe’, the city of Dresden is often associated with romantic landmarks. Whether it’s the Frauenkirche, the Academy of Fine Arts or the Baroque Zwinger Palace, the city’s most important icons were made to stand the test of time. Right in the middle of this is where Glashütte Original established its operations, taking mostly from styling cues prevalent in the 19th century.

Now, Glashütte Original takes inspiration from the heritage of its hometown in a new limited-edition timepiece. PanoMaticInverse especially stands out because of its unique architecture, which not only honors the brand’s mechanical legacy, but also its city’s ornate detail. This ensures that no watch is like any other. A true collector’s item in every sense of the phrase.

Look closely and one will see a dial showing the silhouettes of Dresden’s most important structures, like the roof of the Academy of Fine Arts and its winged statue of Fama. Also captured here is the indisputable ‘lantern’ above the Frauenkirche dome. It even features additional details, like birds, clouds, a balance bridge and a small hot air balloon, which ties the panoramic view together.

Much like this timepiece’s appearance, its mechanics takes inspiration from the movements that have turned Dresden into a modern city. The dial’s time display is powered by a 91-03 Calibre movement, perfectly placed off-center to reveal the detailed engravings on the background. It boasts the classic Panorama Date, all encased in a 42-mm platinum case.

This timepiece has a balance oscillated at a 28,000 A/h frequency, carefully regulated with a duplex swan-neck fine adjustment. The sapphire crystal ring, on the other hand, is placed on both sides of the watch. This showcases the fullness of its structure, from the rhodium-plated frame mechanism to the polished steel parts.

The PanoMaticInverse is limited to only 25 pieces in the world, each uniquely handcrafted. Suffice it to say, each of them ensures that aficionados are taken to a journey toward Dresden wherever they are.

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