It’s been about 5 years since German watchmaker Glashütte Original launched the SeaQ dive watch assortment, impressed by the 1969 Spezimatic Kind RP TS 200 watch made through the firm’s Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) period. As is customary with any newer vary, the model spent the subsequent few years increasing the SeaQ lineup, together with including a chronograph version in 2022. Now, in 2024, a brand new model joins the catalog: the Glashütte Unique SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Display,” named after the precise sort of display screen onto which movies had been as soon as projected.
Like these movie screens, which had skinny coats of silver paint to scale back mild dispersion and improve distinction, the dial of this SeaQ Chronograph could seem white nevertheless it’s fabricated from galvanic silver. Punctuating the silver background are two black subdial rings, a black Panorama date window, and black-outlined, Tremendous-LumiNova-filled arms and indices. Briefly, GO is definitely going for a black-and-white look right here however is utilizing silver somewhat than conventional white — and the specified high-contrast impact works nicely within the steel. Dials are, in spite of everything, one among Glashütte Unique’s specialties.
There’s a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and a small seconds counter at 9, each lathe-cut and given a “vinyl” ornamental end. No, your eyes are usually not deceiving you (I believed mine had been, at first); the box-shaped sapphire crystal distortions can dramatically warp these subdials, and at sure angles, it seems to be like runny eyeliner after a heavy evening of partying. Extra raccoon than a straight-up panda dial, if you’ll. I’ll depart it as much as you to determine if the model’s flawlessly executed renders with completely round registers are deceiving, however can I simply state the plain and say that this is the reason hands-on watch opinions are essential!
The “Silver Display” dial is housed inside a chunky metal case that measures 43.2mm in diameter, 16.95mm thick, and 51.6mm lug-to-lug. I couldn’t pull off these proportions even when I attempted, nevertheless it’s a great match on Ariel’s wrist, as seen in these images. Although the blunt-end lugs from a front-facing view would counsel in any other case, they really curve properly across the wrist. The case feels stable, as a reliable software watch rated to go 300 meters deep ought to. It’s value mentioning that the SeaQ Chronograph is formally licensed as a diver’s watch in response to ISO 6425 and DIN 8306 requirements.
The vast majority of the metal floor is brushed, highlighted by polished edges. In step with the black and white theme of the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Display,” the unidirectional rotating bezel is fitted with a black ceramic inlay with white markings. The textured and perforated black rubber strap can also be fitted with a logo-engraved metal folding clasp. Whereas we had our arms on the black rubber strap variant, Glashütte Unique additionally affords the “Silver Display” with a metal three-link bracelet or an orange textile strap,
By means of the sapphire crystal caseback, we will see the in-house Caliber 37-23 flyback chronograph automated motion that powers the SeaQ Chronograph, full with all of the model’s signature ornamental touches. There are the acquainted Glashütte stripes on the three-quarter plate, each beveled and polished edges, polished and blued screws, and naturally, the skeletonized rotor with the double-G in gold. In case the “Made in Germany” on the dial disappears as a result of carnival mirror impact of the crystal, it’s additionally proudly engraved into the motion for good measure. Pretty decorations apart, there’s additionally the silicon steadiness spring, a shock-resistant oscillation system, a frequency charge of 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz), and a 70-hour energy reserve. Fairly and proficient.
The SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Display” is a good-looking, if a bit of stern, luxurious dive watch with the added characteristic of a flyback chronograph. It’s sizable, sharp, and fairly swanky for a dive watch with army roots. The minimalist black and white (or silver, actually) palette fits it nicely and whereas in style Panda-style dials are extra widespread on racing watches, it’s not misplaced on a diving chronograph. The SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Display” on a black rubber strap with a folding clasp (ref. 1-37-23-03-80-33) as seen right here is priced at $14,700 USD whereas the pin buckle model (ref. 1-37-23-03-80-06) prices barely much less at $14,400 USD. For extra details about the SeaQ Chronograph “Silver Display,” please go to Glashütte Original’s website.
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