Muhle Glashutte takes their craft very seriously. The brand has been making instruments for the German navy and air force for quite some time. The secret to their success has been an almost obsessive desire to produce highly accurate instruments while still not sacrificing the aesthetic beauty that the brand has become known for. Muhle Glashutte is one of the elite watch manufacturers in the world that is still independent and is still in the hands of the founding family.
The S.A.R rescue timer was first released in 2002. This watch has earned the respect of the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service who have been using it since its release. To celebrate this watches 10th anniversary, Muhle Glashutte offers this watch in a very trendy black DLC plated stainless steel. The term DLC means Diamond-Like Carbon, which actually serves to strengthen the stainless steel. The limited version is much sportier than its predecessor with its red accented bezel and red indexes. The red on the indexes and hands are completely luminescent proving that even though Muhle Glashutte believes in style it will not sacrifice on functionality.
The case dimensions on this piece are stated as 44mm for the diameter and a cool 12.2mm for the case height. The case houses inside an automatic movement Calibre SW 200-1 which has been outfitted with the famous Muhle woodpecker neck regulator. This movement also allows for a fast date correction and is made to keep running for 38 hours after being removed from the wrist. The case back is crafted from sapphire crystal which expertly reveals this amazing movement.
The screw in crown located at 4:30, maintains the incredible water resistance of 100 bars (1000 meters). The sapphire crystal protecting the dial is 2.5mm thick, domed, and treated with an anti-glare coating. The Muhle Glashutte S.A.R Anniversary Timer is limited in production to only 250 pieces globally, making this watch a true collector’s item. This brand backs all of its timepieces with an International 2 year guarantee.
TAGS: Automatic Watches, Black Steel, Date, Diving Watch, Exhibition Case Back, Limited Edition, Mechanical Watches, Men's Watches, Power Reserve, Rubber, Sapphire Crystal, Selfwinding Watches, Water Resistant