Glashütte Original 70s Vinyl Record Watch

The Glashütte Original 70s collection draws inspiration from the shapes and design language of the 1970s, pairing a distinctive square case with the brand’s approach to mechanical watchmaking. Part of the manufacturer’s Vintage Collection, the 70s Vinyl Record edition takes a specific design detail as its starting point: the surface of a vinyl record. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, it combines a recognizable retro shape with a black dial whose texture gives the watch much of its character.

The dial is the defining feature of this edition. Its satin-matte black surface has a subtle hexagonal pattern that creates depth as light moves across it. The texture recalls the finish of a vinyl record: interest without relying on bright colors or elaborate decoration. The hour and minute hands have an angular, three-dimensional shape, while the slender central seconds hand adds a finer detail. Solid white-gold hands and hour markers provide contrast against the dark background, and a date display sits at three o’clock. Together, these elements give the dial a clear layout while allowing its unusual surface to remain the main attraction.

The case is made from stainless steel and measures 39 by 39 millimeters with a thickness of 6 millimeters. Its rounded-square shape gives the watch a clear connection to the decade that inspired it, while its relatively compact dimensions keep the design from feeling oversized. The proportions also give the watch a different presence from the round cases that dominate much of traditional watchmaking. With a screwed crown and 100 meters of water resistance, the case combines its retro styling with practical features suited to regular use.

Glashütte Original includes both a stainless steel bracelet and a black rubber strap with the watch. Each uses the brand’s patented Groove Lock System, which allows the wearer to change straps without tools. The system uses a specially designed connection at the case and a matching clasp to secure the watch. That makes it easier to move between the more integrated look of the metal bracelet and the sportier appearance of the rubber strap, depending on personal preference.

Inside is the in-house Calibre 36-10 automatic movement, which offers a 100-hour power reserve. That translates to more than four days of running time when fully wound, providing flexibility for anyone who rotates between multiple watches. The movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour and includes a silicon balance spring, which helps resist magnetic fields and temperature fluctuations. Glashütte Original has also given the movement a dark rhodium finish to complement the dial, creating a consistent look across the watch.

The exhibition caseback reveals the movement’s finishing, including the Glashütte three-quarter plate with striped decoration, a hand-engraved balance cock, blued screws, and polished edges. The rotor also features an openworked design with the brand’s double-G symbol, along with a 21-carat gold oscillation weight finished in rhodium. These details offer a closer look at the mechanical work behind the watch, even when much of its visual identity comes from the dial.

Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the 70s Vinyl Record offers a specific take on Glashütte Original’s design language. The textured dial gives this edition its identity, while the distinctive case shape, interchangeable straps, and finely finished movement add substance beyond its appearance. It draws on the design of the 1970s while incorporating modern materials and mechanical features, resulting in a watch with a clear point of view.