Glash��tte Original Senator Observer Adds Luminous Highlights for 2015
Several years ago, Glash��tte Original introduced its first Senator Observer, a limited-edition, white-gold timepiece that celebrated the memory of German watchmaker Julius Assmann and famed explorer Roald Amundsen. It was modeled on the traditional observation watches (more widely known as “deck watches”) made in the German town of Glash��tte, which were used by navigators to determine a ship’s position at sea. In 2012, an unlimited version in a stainless steel case with two dial options, made its debut. This year, the brand launches the first Glash��tte Original Senator Observer with luminous material on its dial.Assmann was one of the legendary watchmakers who established the industry in Glash��tte, located in the German state of Saxony. His firm specialized in the manufacture of observation watches and marine chronometers, which were renowned for their? precision and reliability, particularly under extreme weather conditions. Pioneering explorers such as Amundsen, who

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