Timekeeping and horsepower share a kinship—both demand precision, endurance, and a dash of flair. Union Glashütte’s latest creation, the Belisar Chronograph Silvretta Classic 2025, marries these worlds with the subtlety of a checkered flag at full throttle. Cloaked in rally-inspired orange and grey, this isn’t just a watch; it’s a dashboard for the wrist.
The 44mm stainless steel case wears its brushed and polished finishes like a well-tailored racing suit—functional yet undeniably sharp. Sapphire crystals front and back offer a peek into the mechanics, while the pushers and crown flaunt minimalist branding, as if whispering rather than shouting their pedigree. The date corrector, flush on the left, hides like a pit crew’s secret tool.
The beige dial is a canvas of contrasts: snailed grey subdials mimic aged instrument clusters, while orange chronograph hands slash across like streaks of sunset on asphalt. Hour numerals, rendered in a font that wouldn’t look out of place on a 1970s rally car, nod to nostalgia. Even the date window, oversized and unapologetic, feels like a rally stage timecard.
Beneath the surface, the UNG-27.S1 movement—a Valjoux 7750 descendant—purrs with upgrades. A silicon hairspring shrugs off magnetism, while the 65-hour power reserve ensures it won’t stall mid-race. Through the exhibition caseback, Glashütte’s signature ribbing and blued screws gleam like polished engine parts.
Limited to 200 pieces, each engraved like a numbered starting grid, this chronograph isn’t just a timepiece. It’s a trophy. Price? Let’s just say it’s in the same league as a weekend with a classic Porsche.
