Time Redefined: A Closer Look at the PanoMatic by Glashütte Original

The Art of Asymmetry: Why Balance Isn’t Always Equal

In a world obsessed with perfect symmetry, Glashütte Original’s PanoMatic collection dares to be different. These timepieces embrace an unconventional design language, where off-center displays and layered dials evoke a kinetic sculpture of time.

But this isn’t rebellion for rebellion’s sake. The PanoMatic finds harmony through visual tension, using negative space to frame its most intricate components—the small seconds, moon phase, and panoramic date. It’s as if the watch tells time with a quiet, asymmetric confidence.

Engineered Elegance from Saxony

Hand-assembled in the watchmaking town of Glashütte, Germany, the PanoMatic represents the region’s engineering pride. The in-house Calibre 90-02 movement isn’t just a mechanical marvel; it's a visual one too. Through the sapphire caseback, you'll see the signature three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, and the famous Glashütte stripe finish.

This isn’t a movement that hides. It performs—and poses—for horological enthusiasts worldwide.

Moonphase Meets Modernism

The moon phase complication is typically romantic, but in the PanoMatic, it becomes avant-garde. Suspended within its own crescent aperture, the moon phase floats like a satellite in orbit, bringing visual poetry to a mechanical galaxy.

Whether under the terminal skylight of Singapore’s Changi Airport or nestled in a Zürich tax-free boutique, this watch commands curiosity.

Why It Belongs in Your Tax-Free Wishlist

Unlike the usual suspects in tax-free—think Rolex Submariner or Omega Speedmaster—the PanoMatic whispers instead of shouts. It speaks to collectors who value narrative, nuance, and craftsmanship over brand bravado.

And here’s the kicker: buying it tax-free often means tax savings substantial enough to make room for a matching leather strap or a celebratory drink at the lounge.

Final Thoughts: The Watch for the Discerning Time Traveler

If you’re heading to Frankfurt, Dubai, or Tokyo, don’t just pass by the Glashütte counter. The PanoMatic isn’t just a timepiece—it’s a time philosophy. Elegant. Thoughtful. And refreshingly unorthodox.