Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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. . . and, imho, more suitable for regular use:
[illustrations courtesy of Our Man in Glashütte] I'm as intrigued as anyone by the intricacies of manual winding chronograph movements, but if I were in the market for a top tier chrono, it would be the Panomatic hands down for it's eminent practicality in everyday use . . . cordially, Art
Senator Rattrapante in Pt
Guten abend fellows, Hope you all had a great start to the week. Recently, I have been considering to expand my collection to be based upon the theme "Made in Germany". As a result, one watch that has been in my mind for a while now is the Senator Rattrap...
If your only piece is in Japan
then I can confirm that there is more than one available worldwide. As you are a Lange fan, I think you need to moderate your expectations of the GO Rattrapante shuld you go for it which I think you will not be wrong in doing so. The movement of Rattrapan...
Thanks for the confirmation F1!
Well that's what the boutique here told me, and apparently they had to go through all the trouble to search for it! ANyways, yes, i do know that I cannot expect the GO to be on par with a Lange ( although im sure many on the forums might actually say othe...
I'm a bit surprised that this PMC isn't on your radar, Stephen . . .
. . . considering your predilection for all things platinum and blue ;-). I've spent very little time with any of these models so my experience is too scanty to share, and to the best of my knowledge, no one has yet posted a Senator Rattrapante . . . if a...
Maybe a movement shot to compare?
Have never seen this one's back before! Danke Andreas! Stephen
I think i'v seen this model faintly before...
Although only in photos! But ARt, you are getting me hooked! I am still fairly new to GO, and don't know much about it as I do Lange. The question is, is this model you are introducing to me the all important Hand-wound?! And i doubt i could find this NIB...
Is there a particular reason why you prefer handwound...
... is it something technical (more stable, perhaps) or just something personal (like the feel of winding)? Good luck with your find, nonetheless! Best, D
It is more personal than technical i say
More of me respecting and holding to the true facet of haute horlogerie from the past. Although the technical side, well i guess i just cant stand the sight of a rotor, full, micro, or hidden! Cheers Stephen
Not a hand-winding movement, Stephen . . .
. . . but worthy in it's own right, I think . . ....
I know the 3/4 plate is somewhat of a hallmark for GO
but with finishing like this, sometimes I wish they would do away with it altogether.
The 3/4 plate is a hallmark of any watches from Glashutte
Lange and the such. But you are correct, because like for Lange, since they say they decorate even the hidden parts, i wonder aloud as well, why keep them hidden when you'v done such a good job? But then again, just like their founder Ferdinand Adolf Lang...
Thanks Art for the beautiful shot!
Objectively i would say it is a beauty, but subjectively and personally i know i can never pull on an auto ever again. Thanks for the photo! Stephen
. . . and, imho, more suitable for regular use:
[illustrations courtesy of Our Man in Glashütte] I'm as intrigued as anyone by the intricacies of manual winding chronograph movements, but if I were in the market for a top tier chrono, it would be the Panomatic hands down for it's eminent practicality i...
Vielen danke for this level of details!
Very nice info indeed regarding the Pano! Oh how i wish my character wasnt this way! But it is! Stephen
As always....
very useful information But, on the other hand, that is to be expected form a great moderator like Art Many thanks : ) Cheers
2007 not 1997
Hi Stephen, the watch was released at Basel in 2007 - LE 100 PT. Saw it several times in the metal and my first impression was wow. None the less I never fall in love. Why? Well, I like the colours of the dial, the construction and the layout of the movem...
Danke Oliver!
The CG photos are very good indeed! Vielen Danke! Well, as for the piece of info about only one left, that is what i'v been told from the Tokyo Boutique, obviously i think they cannot pull a piece that is already at an AD, so maybe this is the last one le...
I've found some
Guten Abend Stephen, I've found some offered on the internet. Please contact me for the website. There are some real Photos. I think the third one is a new one. The stone at the crown is typical for all Pt modells from GO. I guess the finish is comparable...
Danke Stephan!
For the photos, and also it is always good to get to know someone with the same name! Resale values doesnt bother me, and i will look more into this piece! Danke und Tschuss! Stephen
I remember seeing one at an AD in Orange County, California in August of 2008
I saw this Glashutte Original split seconds watch at an AD in Orange County a little over a year ago and an expert employee from the AD's Switzerland offices was present to demonstrate the watch and its functions to me. It was a beautiful watch and quite ...
Cool bro!
Glad you know then what im talking about! It's one cool piece ay! Cheers Stephen
Found this in my photobucket base :-)
PT, manual wind.... pics compliments of hary tan...
I saw it in the flesh maybe 4 or 5 time, and there
is still one available in Paris... At least I saw it again one month ago. This Rattrapante is a real bargain, IMO. A supoerb construction and finish of the movement, the grey of the dial is awesome, the proportions are good, I can even live with the onyx ...