Glashütte Original

Hi all, I am considering my next watch and I am thinking seriously about a GO, specifically a perpetual calendar (either Senator or Karree). So, I am seeking some advice and answers if anyone can help. I have been a devoted JLC fan for a while, so my firs... 

the Kingdom of GO. JLC and GO have so many similarities. Both of them are true watch manufacturers in the sense of designing and manufacturing their movements in house; both of them have earned highest reputation for their innovative complications; both o... 

Thank you for the thoughtful comments. I am glad you pointed out the different calibers 39 v. 100. I'll have to take a look at both as I Iike the decoration on the dial of the cal 100 Senators. But, of course, I have yet to see any GO in the metal. There ... 

. . . and a used one. A second hand perpetual that's been operating continuously for years is much closer to failing than a brand new one. I'm still using a winder when I intend to wear my perpetual over the span of several days with other watches in betw... 

I have a few JLC models including a Master Perpetual. I also have a Senator Karree Perpetual - the old style with nuclear bunker styling and the Cal. 39 movement. Both are great watches, keep good time, have nicely finished movements, but are completely d... 

It should be great if you can post them. Thanks in advance! Best. Nicolas

If not I know who might have and can get him to post here.

I am not sure what you mean by the "nuclear bunker style", but I do like the Audi/Mercedes analogy. With Aston Martins out of my league, I have also likened the JLCs to Audis. I did note that the Senator is slimmer than the thicker Karree, so I was kind o... 

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Let me indicate that I have the older JLC Master Control Perpetual as well as a Cal. 39 and Cal. 100 GO. I like each but they have differing characteristics: GO Cal. 39, Cal. 100 Perpetuals JLC MC Perpetual I believe the defining issues for me are the siz...  

. . . the comparison between the two manufacturers is so much easier to make with photos. Glashütte Original's approach of using apertures instead of analog pointers lends to a simpler expression of the calendar . . . the absence of every day, date, and m... 

...when I came upon the G.O. perpetuals. I had kind of given up on perpetuals for two reasons: the typical cost for watches with this complication and the also typically IMHO busy dials. I find the analog pointers, especialy when there are several on one ... 

the MIH watch has the bonus of its chronograph! You likely have seen this watch on the AHCI or HOME forum but, if not, take a look: MIH The single button (monopusher) chronograph is a useful addition. The watch has a rather interesting heritage which has ...  

..and I believe that reading about the MIH is the one that got me started down this road (curses, MIH!). I like its design and the achievemen of the concentric discsdisplayig the full date all at 3 o'clock. Alas, I think this is not the watch for me for a... 

like it and especially find the "stealth" aspect an asset (that is, it is not recognized except by knowledgeable PuristS and noone has recognized mine): The titanium case, the relatively plain dial, the easily read date display all make for a functional p... 

. . . "Of course, you might just find that you would like more than one--at that point the decision as to which to add can become even more complex" . . . is the perfect description of my dilemna, JB! The intoxicating magic of perpetuals can be addictive ...