Glashütte Original is an excellent timepiece, I am becoming more interested in German horology after moving on from Swiss watchmaking. The village of Glashütte in the Saxony region of Germany is just a train trip from Dresden, so it wasn’t hard to organise a visit. Sitting in the high-range market segment of the Swatch Group, Glashütte Original manufactures some highly interesting timepieces. Whilst mostly sold to European consumers, the Glashütte Original brand is expanding its brand beyond the borders of the EU.

Whilst the Glashütte Original advertising suggests Glashütte watchmaking dates back to 1845, I really think they are much younger than what their literature states. Not that I care, I am really interested in what they are manufacturing right now. They produce some pretty decent timepieces, even if they are a little out of my price range.

The SeaQ is an excellent dive timepiece that challenges Swatch Group brand the Omega Seamaster and the Rolex Submariner. When I am asked if a person should purchase a Submariner, I put forward the Glashütte Original SeaQ, Longines HydroConquest, TAG Heuer Aquaracer and Omega Diver 300 and Planet Ocean as alternatives from a number of price ranges.