t was the “Great Werkmeister” that was the source of inspiration for the Union Glashütte Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025. Assembled by the designer Georg Werkmeister and the body builder Georg Hufnagel in 1952, this open-top two seater automotive took to the race track of the Sachsenring in East Germany for the first time that same year.

The dial of the Chronograph echoes the circular structures on the roadster’s dashboard. The fine perlage on the watch is burnished by hand and makes each of the strictly limited models an exceptional unique piece – just like the racing car that is unparalleled in the world. Similar to the chrome-ringed vehicle displays of the “Great Werkmeister”, the watch’s totalisers also feature slightly protruding chrome rings.

The red area of the vehicle’s tachometer is reflected in elements with the same colour on the dial and the chronograph hands. However, in keeping with the racing car’s aluminium body, the colour silver dominates. The black calfskin leather strap with a double seam gives the watch a sporty look. These refined designed elements, which are based on the “Great Werkmeister”, make the Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025 a truly accomplished masterpiece.

Back in the 1950s, the “Great Werkmeister” took to the starting line in several Formula 2 car races, among others – and is now representing Union Glashütte in the Sachsen Classic race in 2025. Since this vintage car rally only allows the use of mechanical measuring instruments, the Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025 serves not only as a stylish accessory but a useful companion. Thanks to the UNG-27.S2 ultra-modern mechanical automatic movement, this watch displays the time with extreme precision and also assists with precisely measuring short time frames.

For vintage car lovers – be they behind the wheel or watching from the sidelines – the Sachsen Classic race is always a special event. Classic cars will drive along the narrow streets and scenic landscapes of the state of Saxony in eastern Germany. This year, the race will start and finish in the state capital, Dresden.

The Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025 will be limited to just 350 pieces worldwide and is apparent from the “Limitierte Edition” (Limited Edition) imprint on the dial and the engraving on the case back. This watch is available from selected specialist retailers at a price of €3600 (recommended retail price).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Union Glashütte – Noramis Chronograph Limited Edition Sachsen Classic 2025

• Movement: Automatic UNG-27.S2 Silicon balance spring Hours, minutes and small second Date display in dial window Date correction using corrector at 10 o’clock 60-second and 30-minute chronograph counters Second stop device At least 65 hr power reserve

• Case: Stainless steel 316L Screwed-on sapphire crystal case-back

• Height: 14.45 mm

• Diameter: 42 mm

• Dial: Silver-coloured with perlage, black PVD hands with Super-LumiNova® coating, chronograph hands with red points

• Glass: Domed sapphire crystal, both-sided anti-reflective

• Water resistance: Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (corresponds to 100 m)

• Strap: Calfskin

• Clasp: Double fold fastener with two push-buttons

• Limits: Only 350 pieces produced Case engraving “Sachsen Classic 2025 Limitierte Edition” (Limited Edition) and limited edition number xxx/350 Special watch box for limited edition

• Reference: D012.427.16.032.09

• Recommended retail price: €3,600