In honor of Julius Assmann and Roald Amundsen, Glashütte Original will introduce a limited edition observatory chronometer at Baselworld 2012, the Senator Observer 1911 - Julius Assmann.

"Julius Assmann started his company at the age of 25 and is revered today as one of the founding fathers of watchmaking in Glashütte. Pocket watches, chronometers and observation watches crafted by Assmann and his employees were to play a significant role in establishing the company's far-reaching reputation: the observation watches in particular were known for their remarkable precision and superior craftsmanship.

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Originally introduced at Baselworld 2008, the Glashütte Original PanoInverse XL is now available in a more affordable stainless steel model. For the most part, the PanoInverse XL is unchanged from 2008, except that this version uses stainless steel instead of white or yellow gold, and the dial is a graphite grey, with a matching grey alligator strap. Still the focus of the dial is the beautifully hand engraved duplex swan-neck balance bridge. Most balance wheels are only visible through the back of the dial, which makes this timepiece so unique. The bottom right of the dial side has the balance and bridge fully exposed. Plus you can make fine adjustments to the Calibre 65's hand wound movement, by adjusting the controls on either side of the bridge. This allows the movements beat and rate to be finely adjusted, for more precise timekeeping.

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Glashütte Original has just released images and specifications for two watches that they will release at Baselworld 2010. The PanoMaticLunar XL and the Senator Sixities Panorama Date. Both have simple elegant designs and are reasonably sized at 42 mm in diameter. Read the press releases and technical specifications below.

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Just in time for Baselworld 2009, Glashütte Original presents the next model in its successful line of pilot's watches: the Senator Navigator Perpetual Calendar. This high-flying timepiece soars with a robust 44 mm stainless steel case in typical pilot's watch look, sporting a traditional matt black dial with large Arabic numerals and line markers for the minute and second displays as well as blued hour and minute hands. The added perpetual calendar functions have been seamlessly integrated into the dynamic design of this efficient timepiece.

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The Glashütte Original PanoInverse XL was introduced at Basel 2008. It uses a manufacture Caliber 66 hand wound movement. The hand-engraved duplex swan-neck bridge is visually impressive. Although what is even more impressive, is the large balance wheel that oscillates below the bridge 28,800 times per hour.

The case is made in a polished 18k white gold (shown) or 18k rose gold. The time is displayed by two gold on black off-centered subdials. A blued-steel hand at one o'clock indicates the amount of power reserved in the mainspring. Blued-steel screws and gold jeweled settings around the dial, give this watch a nice finishing touch.

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Glashütte Original recently introduced their new Sport Evolution Perpetual Calendar at Basel. This model offers a calendar display that displays day, date, month, moonphases and leap year, automatically adjusting itself for the varied length of months. The 42mm case is made of stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished accents.

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The new Glashütte Original Pano Tourbillon XL is 42mm in diameter, slighty wider than the original model. The Pano Tourbillon XL features a flying tourbillon in the upper half of the dial, which is silver. The lower half of the dial features hour and minute dials and has a black galvanized background. By splitting and contrasting the dial Glashütte has created a very unique and appealing timepiece.

Glashutte Original introduced the Senator Rattrapante with the manual wound inhouse caliber 99 at Baselworld this past week. The watch features a platinum case that is 42 mm in diameter and a split-second chrono function.