Admired by collectors of vintage wristwatches for its iconic 1960s-era designs, such as the minimalist and elegant Spezimatic, Glashütte Original is one of the most prominent German watch brands, recognized universally for producing wristwatches that are as modern as they are an homage to traditional handcraftsmanship.
Today, this first-class company still manufactures its own movements as well as its dials. Its watch bridges and cocks are hand-engraved in-house by master craftspeople. And at Glashütte Original, the annual production of its offerings, even the highly desired best sellers, is limited to a few hundred editions or less of any model.
Unlike other established watchmakers, including Cartier, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original was never the brainchild of one specific person, but rather the city for which it was named. Since 1845, the small German town of Glashütte has been home to the country’s leading watchmakers. With a loan from the Saxony government, entrepreneur Ferdinand Adolph Lange trained locals to become watchmakers, having identified a need for employment after the collapse of the area’s silver-mining industry.
Soon the town was attracting big names in the watchmaking business, namely Adolph Schneider, Moritz Grossmann and Julius Assmann. In 1878, the German School of Watchmaking Glashütte was established. Over the next several decades, business boomed until, in 1945, Soviet fighters bombed the watchmaking town, destroying most of the workshops. With East Germany under Soviet control, many of the workshops were merged under a state-owned firm called Volkseigener Betrieb Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (VEB GUB). This lasted until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. In 1994, German entrepreneur Heinz W. Pfeifer took over VEB GUB and renamed it Glashütte Original.
In 1995, the revamped Glashütte Original introduced the tourbillon watch Julius Assmann 1, which featured an intricate perpetual calendar movement and was named for one of the town’s pioneering watchmakers. In 2015, the brand also paid tribute to the past — and to its well-known Spezimatic model — with its Sixties Iconic Collection, a model housed in a 39-mm stainless-steel case available in five striking color schemes and gradient effects, with each intricately painted dial done so in-house. A diver’s watch called the Sea-Q followed in 2019, also as an homage to one of the brand’s ’60s-era models.
Since 2000, Glashütte Original has been part of the Swatch Group, and today, around 95 percent of Glashütte Original’s watch parts are made in-house, contributing to their meticulous quality and craftsmanship that merges the town’s rich heritage with new technologies.
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Glashutte Original SeaQ Panoramadatum 1-36-13-01-80-70 43mm Steel Watch w Papers
By Glashütte Original
Located in Miami, FL
Glashutte Original SeaQ Panoramadatum 1-36-13-01-80-70 Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Men's Watch 43mm, 2023. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 8 inches. Includes original p...
Stainless Steel
Glashutte Original Senator 100-06-13-02-04 40mm Calendar Steel Mens Watch Papers
By Glashütte Original
Located in Miami, FL
Glashutte Original Senator 100-06-13-02-04 Stainless Steel Silver Dial Automatic Men's Watch 40mm, circa 2010. Fits a wrist measuring approximately 7.5 inches. Includes original pape...
Stainless Steel
Glashütte Senator Navigator Chronograph GUB 39-32 - Steel, Box & Papers
By A. Lange & Söhne
Located in Berlin, BE
The rare Glashütte Original Senator Navigator Chronograph is a distinguished timepiece featuring a 39mm stainless steel case and an automatic GUB 39-32 movement. Its design includes ...
Steel
Rolex Submariner Date 40mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Automatic Men Watch 168000
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Black Dial Steel Men's Watch 168000 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel case 40.0 mm in diameter. Stainless steel dive bezel with black inse...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Milgauss 40mm Stainless Steel Black Dial Automatic Mens Watch 116400GV
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Unworn. The original box and papers are included. * Free Shipping within the USA * Five-year Rolex warranty coverage * 14-day return policy with a full refund. Buyers can verify the...
Stainless Steel, Steel
Gucci Grip Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch 40mm
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
Brand New- Gucci Grip Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch Crafted from stainless steel, features a 40mm case and a silver dial adorned with the iconic Gucci ...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Submariner 40mm Steel 18K Yellow Gold Steel Black Dial Mens Watch 16803
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex Submariner Steel 18K Yellow Gold Black Dial Mens Watch 16803. Officially certified chronometer self-winding movement. Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold case 40.0 mm in diamet...
Yellow Gold, Steel
New Gucci 40mm stainless steel quartz watch
By Gucci
Located in Cattolica, IT
New Gucci Watch swiss made stainless steel quartz. The 'watch has never been worn and comes from an authorized Italian seller. Accompanied by box and Gucci international warranty. T...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 40MM 18K Gold Diamond Dial Steel mens Watch 116523G
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Preowned. Good condition. Comes with a original box and papers. General Information Brand: Rolex Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Model Name: Rolex Daytona 116523G Model Number: 116...
18k Gold, Steel
Bvlgari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvglari Diagono Ergon EG40S 40mm Watch with Black Rubber. -Condition: Like-New, Pristine -Brand: Bvlgari -Model: Diagono -Style: EG40S -Dial: Black -Material: Stainless Steel -Case...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Explorer II 40mm White Polar Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Mens Watch 16570
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
This Oyster Perpetual Explorer Ii in Oystersteel with an Oyster Bracelet Features a White Dial with Arrow-Shaped 24-Hour Hand and Hour Markers. Its Highly Legible Dial, Extremely Res...
Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Stainless Steel GST Chronograph 40mm
By IWC
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: IWC Movement: automatic Function: Chronograph, Date, Day, Month, Hours, Minutes, Seconds Case: 40mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, screw down crown Band: stainless...
Stainless Steel
Rolex GMT-Master II 40mm Batgirl Black Blue Bezel Steel Men's Watch 126710BLNR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
Rolex GMT Master II Steel Batgirl Bezel Mens Watch 126710. Certified chronometer, automatic self-winding movement. Stainless steel oyster case 40.0 mm in diameter. Pointed crown guar...
Steel, Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Le Petit Prince Blue Dial Steel 43mm IW377714
By IWC
Located in Guangzhou, CN
A classic and highly sought-after IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" (Reference: IW377714). This exceptional timekeeper pays homage to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's...
Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph W62019X6 2618 43mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: W62019X6 / 2618 Serial: 7020**** Model: Cartier Roadster XL Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Stainless Steel Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Silve...
Stainless Steel
IWC Pilot Chronograph IW377709 43mm Black Dial Stainless Steel Box Papers
By IWC
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: IW377709 Serial: 590**** Year: 2021 Model: IWC Pilot Chronograph Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Black Rubber Bezel: Stainless Steel Dial: Black Crystal: S...
Stainless Steel
Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL 2618 W62027Z1 43mm Silver Dial 18K Gold Steel
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 2618 / W62027Z1 Year: 2002-2012 Model: Cartier Roadster Chronograph XL Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: 18k Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Bezel: 18k Yellow...
Stainless Steel
Glashutte Stainless Steel Original Senator Excellence Panorama 42mm
By Glashütte Original
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: Automatic, 36-03 Function: hours, minutes, seconds, date Case: 42mm round stainless steel case, smooth bezel, sapphire crystal Dial: white index dial Band: black leather st...
Stainless Steel
Glashütte Original Senator Hand Date 40mm Stainless Steel Watch, 2025
By Glashütte Original
Located in Zurich, CH
An Elite Masterclass in Saxon Engineering and Timeless Haute Horlogerie. The Glashütte Original Senator Hand Date (Reference 1-39-58-01-02-04) is a spectacular testament to traditio...
Steel
Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar Men's Stainless Steel Watch w19002423261
By Glashütte Original
Located in Dallas, TX
Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar Men's Stainless Steel Watch w19002423261 - Automatic movement Caliber 90-02, Moonphase, Sub-second, big-date display, Sapphire exposition back. Sena...
Glashutte Original Senator Cosmopolite 1-89-02-03-02-64 44mm Stainless Steel
By Glashütte Original
Located in San Diego, CA
Style Number: 1-89-02-03-02-64 Serial: 140*** Model: Glashutte Original Senator Cosmopolite Case Material: Stainless Steel Band: Fabric Strap Bezel: Stainless St...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Glashütte Original Senator Excellence 1-36-01-01-02-01 Watch Only
By Glashütte Original
Located in London, GB
This Glashutte is presented in excellent working order having just passed time, water and pressure testing in our workshop. Offered as watch only in ...
Sold
H 1.54 in W 1.54 in Dm 1.54 in
Mühle Glashütte Mercurius Men's Watch Ref. M1-24-25-600 completely overhauled
By Glashütte Original
Located in Viena, Viena
a collector's watch that is almost no longer available, traditional brand Nautische Instrumente Mühle Glashütte / Sachsen since 1869, Ref. M1-24-25-600, approx. 39 mm in diameter wit...
Cut Steel
Glashütte Original Pano Navigator Platinum Green Dial Men Watch 1-95-01-07-14-04
By Glashütte Original
Located in New York, NY
New watch. Minor Damage to the Original Box. Comes with the Original Box and Papers. Covered by a 3-year Chronostore Warranty. Details: MSRP $64000 Brand Information: Brand: Glashü...
Platinum
Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar
By Glashütte Original
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold. Featuring a grey dial with a perpetual calendar display and a display of the moon phases. The new Glashutte brown lea...
Yellow Gold
Glashutte Original PanoMatic Inverse, Ref. 1-91-02-02-02-30
By Glashütte Original
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pre-owned Glashutte Original PanoMatic Inverse wristwatch (ref. 1-91-02-02-02-30), featuring a self-winding automatic movement; galvanized rhodium dial designed as a 3/4 plate of the...
Stainless Steel
Glashutte Original Senator Power Reserve Display Mens Watch 100-01-13-02-04
By Glashütte Original
Located in Dallas, TX
Glashutte Original Senator Power Reserve Display Mens Watch 100-01-13-02-04 - Power Reserve Indicator located at the 10/11 o'clock position & Panorama Large 2-disc Date display windo...
Glashutte 18 Karat Yellow Gold Senator Perpetual Calendar
By Glashütte Original
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phase, perpetual calendar Case: 40mm 18K yellow gold, push pull crown, sapphire crystal, smooth bezel Dial: champagne stick...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Glashütte Original Sport Evolution Rubber Over Steel Black Dial 1-39-47-16-16-04
By Glashütte Original
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model Glashütte Original Sport Evolution Steel Black Dial Men's Watch 1-39-47-16-16-04. Steel case Covered By Rubber. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical ...
Glashutte Original Senator Calendar Week Silver Dial Mens Watch 100-05-13-02-04
By Glashütte Original
Located in New York, NY
Dial have minor scratches near 5 O'Clock and in the center Not visible without a magnifying glass. Pr-Owned Like new Glashutte Original Senator Calendar Week Silver Dial Men's Watch...
Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar Ceramic Black Dial 100-07-06-06-05
By Glashütte Original
Located in New York, NY
Store Display Model can have minor Blemishes. Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar Ceramic Black Dial Automatic Watch 100-07-06-06-05 This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by ...
Glashutte Original Panomatic Date Platinum Black Dial Mens Watch 190-01-03-03-04
By Glashütte Original
Located in New York, NY
Display Model Limited Edition 174/200. Glashutte Original PanoMatic Date Platinum Black Dial Men's Watch 190-01-03-03-04. This Beautiful Timepiece is Powered by Mechanical (Automatic...