In the rhythm of the swinging Sixties

The 1960s were bursting with creative energy. People experimented with colours, shapes and sounds, creating original, timeless classics in the process. Once again, the designers at Glashütte Original have drawn inspiration from this decade and created a warm, richly colored red gold timepiece that captures the spirit of the Sixties and transports it into the present. Fitted with a matte green alligator leather strap, the new Sixties Small Second celebrates the idea of timeless originality and lets the spotlight fall on the small seconds display.

The Sixties models have been an integral part of the Glashütte Original Vintage Collection for years. Whether as a three-hand model or with Panorama Date, as a chronograph or a colourful limited edition: these design classics have won fans around the world, who love their subtle retro look. Now, for the first time, the Saxon manufactory presents this elegant timekeeper complete with a small seconds indicator, which is set within the galvanic silver dial and decorated with a fine vinyl-type finish. The hands are colour-matched to the 42-mm case in rose gold, as are the indexes and numerals, whose typeface references the 1960s. The sapphire crystal, which is anti-reflective on both sides offers superb legibility, its domed shape echoed in the lightly curved form of the dial and hands. 

Inside the watch is an intricate automatic movement, elaborately hand-crafted in the brand’s own workshops. The 39-60 manufactory calibre beats at 28,800 half-oscillations per hour, driving the hour, minute and small second displays reliably and precisely. Its individual components feature refined decorative finishes, including Glashütte stripes, bevelled edges, and polished screws. Together with the skeletonized rotor and its signature double-G logo, these exquisite details can be admired in all their glory through the specially formed sapphire crystal case back, which wraps comfortably around the wrist.

Specifications

• Movement: Automatic, Calibre 39-60, finely finished
• Frequency: 28.800 vph, equivalent to 4 Hz
• Functions: Hour, minute, small second (off-centre)
• Case: Rose gold
• Diameter: 42 mm diameter; 12.4 mm height; 49.5 mm lug to lug
• Dial: Galvanic silver-opaline (brass base), small seconds indicator at 6H
• Water Resistance: 30m
• Bracelet: Matt green Louisiana alligator leather with rose gold pin buckle