a. lange & sohne glashutte usa datograph flyback

The top model of the new PanoMatic model line by Glashütte Original is the PanoMaticTourbillon.This model unites one of the most difficult complications in classic watchmaking with the horological innovation of the 1990s �C the panorama large date. The cantilevered tourbillon according to Glashütte master watchmaker Alfred Helwig has had a long tradition in the Saxon manufactory, losing none of its horological importance and mechanical fascination.The PanoMaticTourbillon represents a premiere: The Glashütte watchmakers have given this construction automatic winding for the first time, creating a composition that contemporarily interprets the best and most difficult in haute horlogerie.Appearing to be flying, the finely finished tourbillon cage rotates once a minute, while simultaneously providing a home to the display of seconds. Blued hands glide across the 18-karat white gold hand-guilloché dial. The characteristic panorama large date, for which this demanding edition of wristwatches is named, perfectly completes the impressive appearance of the timepiece housed in a polished platinum case.Movement diameter is 32.2 mm X 7.65 mm, automatic winding with off-center rotor, 21,600 bph with a Breguet spring balance, 40 jewels and 2 diamonds plus Incabloc shock protection. The power reserve is 48 hours.Special features include a Flying minute tourbillon on the dial side, panorama date, skeletonized rotor, 21kt gold rotor, finely finished movement, beveled edges, polished steel parts, blued screws, screw balance, three-quarter plate, and Glashütte ribbed finish.MSRP is 88,000 Euros and only 50 pieces will be made.4/3/03

This is among the most admirable watches we have seen so far and that's not just because of its glamorous aura. The Glashutte Original PanoMaticReserve XL Piece watch is most admirable because it is an instrument that does not only tell the time but is an instrument used to help deserving but poor people.The Glashutte Original PanoMaticReserve XL Piece watch is being sold in the market not merely for profit but to benefit the Italian Cancer Research Organization. The watch is based on the popular PanoMaticReserve XL watch of the brand but it now sports a more attractive face.The watch looks sportier with its black PVD stainless steel case measuring 42mm in diameter. It is accented by neon yellow on the dial and on the contrasting stitches on the black strap. What keeps the watch interesting is the black dial which sports the main dial with Arabic numerals and then two sub-dials with the same yellow accent.The Glashutte Original PanoMaticReserve XL Piece watch comes with a big date display window at 3 o'clock. It is powered by an automatic calibre 90-03 movement.