Glashütte Original

Sport Evolution Impact--Why Very Little Discussion?

Good morning all,

I'm new to this board but have been into watches for many years now (with a very modest collection). I've learned a lot about the two brands I hope to add to the collection within the next couple years...Glashutte Original and A. Lange & Sohn, from this forum while visiting as a guest.

I'd love to add the GO soon if funds allow and have always loved the looks of the Senator Aviator with and without date, especially with the display caseback that some have had installed. I've also taken to the newer Sport Evolution Impact watches from GO, but can't find many posts/threads online of owners who have much to say about them. I've never seen an Aviator in person, but was lucky to find a Sport Evolution Impact Chrono locally.

Is there any particular reason the Evo Impact isn't very popular? Am I in the minority in thinking the watch is beautiful and should be a durable daily wear? It appears many like the Senator Aviator and it's appealing that if I wished to sell, I could find a buyer more easily compared to the Evo Impact (this is strickly an assumption). The Evo Impact has been sitting on my dealer's display for over 8 months now. I would think an Aviator would move much quicker than that, but correct me if I'm wrong.

So, I realize we all have our opinions and was hoping that the members here would provide some and help me decide which one is the way to go and why. I truely like them both equally and simply can't make up my mind. As you know, they are COMPLETELY different designs and I guess I'm comparing apples to oranges, but I've been known for doing that in the past!

Anways, thanks in advance and hope everyone has a great day!

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Welcome here....

By: MiniCooper : May 5th, 2010-12:26

The Sport Evo Impact is a great watch..... it could be described as an extremely durable watch due to its unique case construction..... I used to own one.... but it is now gone to make room for something else.... it is quite large, if it fits you well, th...

Thanks!

By: SunDevilFan : May 5th, 2010-13:33

Thanks for the photo and response! I've tried on the Evo Impact a couple times and still love it. It definitely has wrist presence. From your knowledge, is the watch selling well? Do you have any experience with the Navigator? Any opinions? Do you have a ...

Two....

By: MiniCooper : May 6th, 2010-12:16

very different watches.... In my opinion they are not comparable...... The navigator sells better than the Impact but it is not a fair comparison as the latter is a very specific watch for a small market..... If it would fit my wrist I would have kept it....

My guess is...

By: Mostel : May 5th, 2010-16:48

that its dial is 'too weird' and 'too loud' for the generally conservative GO crowd. I am a huge fan of GO watches, but generally, GO makes sober watches, and even their more complicated/'out there' designs are still rooted in sobriety, at least I think s...

Interesting perspective

By: SunDevilFan : May 5th, 2010-16:53

I see a lot of validity to what you just said and really appreciate the response.

Actually....

By: MiniCooper : May 6th, 2010-12:24

the dial did not seem to be too loud for me.... however I do think that it is a bit out of the norm GO..... As for the Rolex comparison... well you do have a good point... cheers

My two cents

By: mac : May 5th, 2010-17:01

I don't think we see much mentioned about the Impact because of 1) timing and 2) it's being a more of a niche product in the line. In terms of timing, I think the downturn in the economy was a big factor. I think ADs were conservative over the past year i...

Well said....

By: MiniCooper : May 6th, 2010-12:26

and, in support, we have only seen only a couple of live wristshots on this site.... and none of the all black version.... cheers

I'm mostly with Mostel on this . . .

By: Dr No : May 7th, 2010-10:08

. . . as Glashütte Original normally caters and appeals to an audience attuned to elegance, minimally expressed. The Sport Evo Impact is an intriguing solution to a genuine problem, and the aesthetics of it's form follow the dictates of the ingenious tech...

I agree...

By: MiniCooper : May 7th, 2010-23:55

If GO would have made this model smaller, I think that it would sell better..... That is the reason I sold mine.... (I can clarify via pm if you would like) cheers

I agree, its always been my thought a ...

By: crabman : May 8th, 2010-13:23

smaller form factor for both the sport and navigator line would open up some new buyers. These are too big for my taste although I like them otherwise and I suspect I am not alone. Were I at the helm I would put something out there in the 42mm range and s...

All Very Interesting Posts....

By: SunDevilFan : May 8th, 2010-08:21

Thank you for all the input. I think I'm leaning towards going with the Sport Evo Impact because I think at the end of the day it fits my style a little better. However, I don't think I'm motivated enough at "new" pricing so a pre-owned example may be bet...

Sorry, Sundevil fan, I missed your follow-up question . . .

By: Dr No : May 12th, 2010-08:35

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