Glashütte Original

Glashütte Original presents the PanoLunarInverse. 

A reintepreted moon phase display with a begueling aura.

The moon in all its splendour
Curiosity and ingenuity have always been the driving force behind progress. It is as true for
the scholars of old as it is for the creative minds in the Glashütte Original workshops today.
The moon phase display occupies a special place in the traditions of the German watch
manufactory. In their latest creation, the brand’s designers and engineers have completely
reinterpreted this classic complication by placing it in the heart of an avant-garde timepiece
that lends it a mystical aura.
The moon of the PanoLunarInverse rises against a glistening firmament. This deep blue
starry sky is made of aventurine, also known as goldstone – a material first produced in the
17th century by the masters of glass art on the Venetian island of Murano and famed for its
fine sparkle and intense colour. The moon itself is crafted in relief and its surface is intricately
3D laser-engraved to reflect the craters and mountains of the earth's only natural satellite.
Though the moon is normally the herald of the night, its silent presence can be felt at any
hour with the PanoLunarInverse: Once it has passed through the cut-out section of the dial,
it continues its orbit, still visible beneath the grey-blue sapphire crystal. Its translucent
surface offers a constant glimpse of the two circular shapes of the lunar disc, giving an
insight into the mechanisms that are otherwise hidden from view.

A movement with astonishing insights
Although the PanoLunarInverse is intended to offer a glimpse into the infinite expanse of
outer space, the watchmakers at Glashütte Original had to work on a tiny scale to house its
complications. The hour and minute display, which is linked to the moon phase, is located
off-centre on the left-hand side of the PanoLunarInverse. Just like the PanoMaticInverse, it
features an unusual movement design, which simultaneously acts as an unmistakable
hallmark: Parts of the movement are mounted inversely so that they are visible from the dial

side; this also had to be factored in when integrating the additional complication. The result
is an eye-catching design that offers unique insights into the intricate mechanics and
ultimately creates a window into its very own universe – namely, the balance. This can be
admired on the front, beneath a black rhodium-plated balance bridge with an intricate
guilloché decoration. Characteristic features of Glashütte watchmaking meet with cutting-
edge manufacturing techniques to deliver an unmistakable, distinctly modern architecture.

A masterpiece with rarity value
The celestial spectacle of the PanoLunarInverse is presented in an elegant 42 mm diameter
platinum case. It is the first Glashütte Original model with an inversely designed movement
to feature a moon phase display. The PanoLunarInverse, which is water-resistant to 5 bar,
is worn on a grey Louisiana alligator nubuck leather strap or a blue synthetic strap made
from yarn that is produced entirely from recycled material. The hand-finished 91-04
automatic calibre delivers a running time of up to 45 hours. In keeping with the lunar leitmotif,
the skeletonised rotor is itself adorned with a domed moon, which can be admired through
the sapphire crystal case back.

Limited to just 200 pieces, the PanoLunarInverse will be available from all official Glashütte
Original retailers from October 2024.
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