Together with its sister brand Glashütte Original, Union Glashütte represents the German branch of the Swatch Group. Positioned as an accessible luxury watch brand offering excellent value for money, Union is growing steadily and continues to bring fresh and attractive new models to the market. The latest is an elegant chronograph with a vintage feel, linked to the Sachsen Classic, a classic car rally that will take place from Zwickau to Leipzig to explore Saxony, the home of Union Glashütte. This year’s edition will be supported by this new Noramis Chronograph Sachsen Classic 2024.
Partnering with classic car events and organisations has become a tradition for Union Glashütte, which partners with the ADAC Deutschland Klassik, the Silvretta Classic and the Sachsen Classic. Last year, the brand treated us to an original mono-counter chronograph in a bold brown with black and chrome elements in the centre, reminiscent of the retro air vents of classic cars – discover the Noramis Chronograph Sachsen Classic 2023 here. For the 2024 edition of the annual Sachsen Classic in Saxony, a multi-day rally through picturesque German landscapes, Union Glashütte is once again building on the same technical foundation, but with a fresh and probably more consensual look.
The Sachsen Classic 2024 Limited Edition is part of the Noramis collection, a range of watches that combines the charm of the 1950s and 1960s with modern technology and dimensions. Although housed in a solid case measuring 42 mm in diameter, 14.45 mm in height and 50 mm in length, the Noramis Sachsen Classic 2024 exudes a distinct sense of nostalgia with its slim lugs, symmetrical case and box-shaped sapphire crystal. The 100 m water-resistant case features satin-brushed and polished surfaces, as well as traditional mushroom-shaped pushers. It could be a little smaller, but the watch is nevertheless comfortable to wear and feels solid.
The main novelty of this limited edition is the dial. Once again, Union has worked on the display and the colors to bring something fresh and attractive, presented here with a matte white background, light blue subdials and minute track, and a bold tachymeter scale in orange. The bicompax layout is classic, the date position at 9 o’clock is more original and adds a certain charm – this position is a classic feature of all Noramis chronographs. The chronograph hands are distinguished by the same orange color while the rest of the indications are taken up in nickel-plated hardware (main hands and applied indexes).
Inside the case is a value-added movement. While using the proven Valjoux 7750 base, the UNG-27.S2 caliber adds a long list of proprietary improvements. Beautifully finished with blued stripes and screws, it incorporates an antimagnetic silicon balance spring, and the power reserve of this cam lever chronograph has been increased to 65 hours.
Featuring a blue calfskin strap with racing holes and orange lining, the Union Glashütte Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2024 watch will be produced in a limited edition of 350 pieces. Its price is 3,600 euroswhich seems justified considering the overall quality of the watch and its superior movement. For more details, please visit www.union-glashuette.com.
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