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Model Name:
Union Glashutte Belisar Chronograph
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Reference:
D009.427.16.052.02
Price ($)
$
3270
Country:
Germany
A.I. Rating
8.2
Crowd Rating:
1739
Watch Description
BELISAR CHRONOGRAPH
At once sporty chronograph and elegant, retro charmer, the Belisar Chronograph is equipped with state-of-the-art technology touched by tradition, with a vintage train-track minute scale, a domed dial and a tachymeter or pulsometer scale. Intricate details, such as the gently curved red tip of the chronograph second hand, the fine crown and push-button ornamentation, with on/off and reset icons as well as a “U” for UNION, attest to the care and creativity of the watchmaker. An ultra-modern mechanical movement UNG-27.S1 with a power reserve of up to 65 hours affirms the model’s undeniable place in the most modern of present-day watchmaking.
Sporty, stylish, unmistakeable: this men's watch unites nostalgic detailing with timeless good looks – not to mention Glashütte's unwavering precision, from a movement housed inside a round stainless steel case measuring a generous 44 mm in diameter. The UNG-27.S1, which features a silicon balance spring and a high power reserve of at least 65 hours. The push-buttons and crown on the right-hand edge of the case create an attractive design feature while also allowing for easy operation. Anti-reflective coating on both faces of the crystal, screwed-on flanks and a grey nubuck leather strap with light-coloured stitching complete the look. The timepiece is water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m).
44
44
21
15
100
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Automatic
UNG-27.S1
65
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Union Glashütte Belisar Chronograph is a sport-luxury chronograph with a bold 44mm stainless steel case blending polished and satin finishes, a vibrant galvanized sunray blue dial with contrasting subdials and applied indices, targeted at discerning enthusiasts who value Glashütte-engineered precision and visible movement decoration, powered by the automatic Calibre UNG-07.116 offering a 42-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.2/10.0
**Material Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Premium stainless steel construction with double-sided antireflective sapphire and meticulous polishing rivals entry-level Rolex finishing.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.0/10.0)** - The sunray blue dial with luminous indices and balanced subdials delivers refined aesthetics comparable to Omega's sportier offerings.
**Movement Metric (8.8/10.0)** - The decorated UNG-07.116 automatic chronograph based on Sellita provides reliable performance akin to high-end ETA/Sellita upgrades in Nomos or Junghans.
**Versatility Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Suitable for daily wear from office to weekend adventures with 100m water resistance and interchangeable strap options like a Glashütte Glashütte.
**Complications Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Solid chronograph functionality with date adds practical utility on par with Tag Heuer's entry chronos.
**Brand Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Union Glashütte's Glashütte heritage places it firmly in luxury territory similar to Oris or Longines.
**History & Innovation Metric (7.1/10.0)** - Draws on 130-year German tradition but lacks groundbreaking innovations seen in A. Lange & Söhne.
**Functions Metric (7.8/10.0)** - Core timekeeping, date, and chronograph cover essentials effectively like a standard Tissot PRS.
**Rarity Metric (6.4/10.0)** - Moderately exclusive at its price point but produced in higher volumes than limited-edition Glashütte Original pieces.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 5.3
## WM Collector Grade: C
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and movement execution but innovation and rarity underwhelm, offering modest value against the ~$4,500 price tag.
## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: The watch delivers competent luxury execution but faces stiff competition from more innovative or heritage-rich alternatives at this price.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
