Homage to a decade full of originality
The 1960s were bursting with creative energy. People experimented with colours,
shapes and sounds, creating original, timeless classics in the process. Once again,
the designers at Glashütte Original have drawn inspiration from this decade and
created a timepiece that captures the spirit of the Sixties and transports it into the
present. Fitted with a matt green alligator leather strap, the new Sixties Small Second
celebrates the idea of timeless originality and lets the spotlight fall on the small
seconds display.
The times are changing
The 1960s made a deep impression on our society. Their legacy in music, fashion and
architecture can be seen every day, everywhere in the world. But miniskirts and bell-bottom
trousers, rock music and shag carpets were more than just casual accessories – they were
the signature of a new generation. It was all about self-expression, the desire for change
and expanding one’s horizons. Today they are all second nature to Glashütte Original.
Creativity, originality and finding new paths – these values from the Sixties still inspire the
watchmaker, today and every day. The new Sixties Small Second combines both worlds
with style and precision.
A new arrival with character
The Sixties models have been an integral part of the Glashütte Original Vintage Collection
for years. Whether as a three-hand model or with Panorama Date, as a chronograph or a
colourful limited edition: these design classics have won fans around the world, who love
their subtle retro look. Now, for the first time, the Saxon manufactory presents this elegant
timekeeper complete with a small second. In this new version the fastest of the three hands
has a stage of its own, thanks to a separate display at 6 o’clock.
This small second is set within the galvanic silver dial and decorated with a fine vinyl-type
finish. The hands are colour-matched to the 42-mm case in rose gold, as are the indexes
and numerals, whose typeface references the 1960s. The sapphire crystal, which is anti-
reflective on both sides offers superb legibility, its domed shape echoed in the lightly curved
form of the dial and hands.
The matt green Louisiana alligator leather strap enhances the fashionable Sixties design,
its deep green hue lending a fresh touch to the classic retro look.
The right rhythm
Inside the watch is an intricate automatic movement, elaborately hand-crafted in the brand’s
own workshops. The 39-60 manufactory calibre beats at 28,800 half-oscillations per hour,
driving the hour, minute and small second displays reliably and precisely. Its individual
components feature refined decorative finishes, including Glashütte stripes, bevelled edges,
and polished screws. Together with the skeletonized rotor and its signature double-G logo,
these exquisite details can be admired in all their glory through the specially formed sapphire
crystal case back, which wraps comfortably around the wrist.
Proud to be the Original #PTBTO
The new Sixties Small Second will be available worldwide at Glashütte Original Boutiques
and from selected retailers, starting on June 15, 2023.
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