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My first watch: Senator Panorama Date
It was time to purchase my very first (and probably only) luxury watch to mark a special milestone in my life. I was looking for something that would fit my lifestyle without being too flashy, yet instantly recognizable to true connoisseurs. I also wanted something contemporary with a clean design. After looking at many watches, no other captured my attention like the Senator Panorama Date. I know there are plenty of more interesting models out there but this one seemed to fit me like a glove. A big date complication is my personal favorite and really no other manufacturer does it better than GO! After waiting 10 weeks, it finally arrived at my local dealer:

While the exterior of the watch is relatively simple, the cal.100 inside is actually quite sophisticated. The double-barrel 55 hr reserve and the second-hand reset make this caliber very special compared to other high-end dress watches. I was unsure how the reset mechanism worked but now I really appreciate how much more sublime this feature is compared to the usual hack mechanism.
I do have one question though. There is a particular sound that occurs as the rotor moves around. It's not a rattle but is a single metallic "click" or "tick" sound that occurs roughly whenever the rotor does 1-2 revolutions. It's barely audible as I walk around but is louder than the normal running noise of the watch. The watch itself runs fine. Does anyone know what this sound is? I'm curious whether this is normal or if it's something that I should address sooner rather than later?
Very much a fan of G O . . .
By: Dr No : April 20th, 2011-13:59
. . . for essentially three reasons, oc. First, they design and manufacture all their movements; second, their aesthetic - taut, austere, elegant - is appealing; and third, I feel they represent the best value in upper-tier watchmaking, secondary market c...
clicking sound
By: Damo : April 21st, 2011-01:01
Congrats for your new watch. I am not a watch expert but the sound may come when the watch is fully winded and in order not to put excess pressure on the spring inside the barrel, there is a mechanism that releases the pressure from the rotor. If it is th...