The roots of Glashütte Original reach back to 1845, the year in which the first master watchmakers settled in Glashütte. They realized their dream of an independent Saxon watchmaking industry. As a direct descendent of their art, today Glashütte Original carries their vision forth into the 21st century. The swan-neck fine adjustment has been used since 1888 - an elegant and efficient instrument to regulate the rate of a watch, and a typical Glashütte feature.