Glashütte Original has introduced two new flyback chronographs, the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator, replacing previous Panorama Date models. Both feature a slimmer 41mm stainless steel case and the in-house Caliber 37-24 movement, but diverge significantly in aesthetics, with the Navigator adopting a utilitarian pilot's watch design and the classic Senator offering a more refined look.
- 41mm stainless steel case
- 12.9mm thickness
- 48.5mm lug-to-lug
- Caliber 37-24 movement
- 70-hour power reserve
- 50 meters water resistance
- Available on steel bracelet, alligator leather, or textile strap
- Priced at $17,100 on bracelet, $16,100 on strap
The Senator Chronograph Navigator is described as the brand's only conventional tool-watch design outside the SeaQ dive watch lineup.
The new models feature mushroom-shaped pushers, replacing the rounded rectangular ones of earlier models.
The Senator Chronograph Navigator's dial design pays tribute to Glashütte chronographs from the 1940s, specifically referencing the UROFA calibre 59.
The removal of the 12-hour register and power reserve indicator from the dial is noted as a move to declutter the layout.
The Navigator features a mostly brushed case with polished facets and a conical crown, while the classic Senator Chronograph has a fully polished case.
The Senator Chronograph's counters have a vinyl-record-inspired finish, a detail also present on the Navigator.
The Senator Chronograph's dial, with its grained galvanic silver and Roman numerals, is inspired by historic observation pocket watches from Glashütte.
The Navigator version features an oversized diamond-shaped crown, contributing to its tool-watch presence.