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Interesting question...
Hey DB, I keep meaning to respond to your PM (is it enough to say that I LOVE UTS?), but life always intrudes, as they say. Anyway, to answer your question, I feel that the ETA 2892 family of movements compares quite favorably to the cal. 39 in terms of accuracy and durability (indeed, I feel that this particular movement compares well with a host of in-house movements, including the venerable 3135 from Rolex). Where it falls short in this instance is in terms of decoration and the mechanics of the GMT complication. For starters, the hour hand isn't quickset on the 2893, and of course GO adds push-button functionality to their caliber, which is incredibly convenient for frequent travellers. Oh, and let's not forget GO's trademark big date complication, which is the best in the business, IMO.
Regards,
Adam
PS - BTW, I feel that the same applies to the ETA 2824, which may not be the most refined movement out there, but has certainly proven itself time and again to be a solid, accurate, dependable and easy to service engine.
Glashütte Original Photo Contest time, folks! Get out your cameras . . .
. . . and share the latest pics of your favorite G O's with us. There will be two categories this time, Technical Merit and Aesthetic Merit, and each will be awarded First, Second, and Third place prizes. Kelvin Tan, our Purists Photography forum moderato...
I like this one, too . . .
. . . the Panomatic Chrono was my favorite 'heavyweight' until the introduction of the Senator Chronometer . My sense is that it's one of the least appreciated and most underestimated modern chronographs . . . cordially, Art
Ok, my attempt.
My settings: Crop Light, Contrast at very light values. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-09-17 13:19:45...
Bravo! Three excellent entries, Nicolas . . .
. . . your Senator Navigator is one of very few modern large designs that doesn't seem altogether out of place on my wrist . . .
2nd - my ticket to GO world
first GO watch I own and open the new world to me. PS: crop & USM in photoshop...
That's a rarely seen Senator . . .
. . . and only in production for a few years, mid-decade . . .
Thank you , Art.
Thank you Art, I pick this beauty up from a fellow collector here. In fact, I don't know much about history of this watch apart that its purchased date around 2005. Would you mind to share some expert knowledge and this watch and its historical important.
The original silver-dialed version with a brushed case . .
. . . was my second G O, Yong. I was smitten then by the fusion of multiple complications with the symmetry of the dial design, and still find it compelling. The reason for parting was to fund a third Karree perpetual. In retrospect, the cost was higher t...
Hitting the links . . .
. . . with your seven-link bracelet-equipped Glashüttes! The third photo reminds me of a baseball joke . . . Q: What do you do to an elephant with three balls? A: Walk him and pitch to the tiger.
don't own this... yet
... but hope to soon. took this in an AD's, the umpteen time that I've admired it. Taken by a (fairly) capable phone camera. warmest regards and thanks, Willis
;-) . . .
. . . now that puts a smile on my face! Hope to see you in the Senator Chronometer club soon . . .
great-looking watch, is it a LE?
the brushed rose gold case looks great when was it released?
Thanks.....
Im not sure if the Navigator Perpetual in rose gold was released in 2008 or 2009 but its still showing on the Glashutte website. They were release in a limited edition of 100 pieces, I going to do a write up on the watch shortly. Its a great piece! Tony
That's quite a one-two punch, Tony! White . . .
. . . and rose gold, cal 90 and cal 100, both complicated yet austere in Glashütte's inimitable manner . . .
Ok, I'll play here's two pictures of my lastest
g And....when I was young I did not know what I was getting into...and I don't mean the canal boat LOL!...
Another stellar wrist shot . . .
. . . and well-crafted, too, with the blue and white hands set against your matching shirt sleeve . . .
Something borrowed, something blue …
Not mine, unfortunately, but rather the Senator Chronometer that Art has used to kick off this photo thread. Taken with the light of the setting sun in the car park of the Rainbow Bar & Grill in LA. Andrew...
The allure of Glashütte's perpetuals . . .
. . . never ceases to amaze me. Btw, there's extra points for being the first to post a Karree ;-) . . .
Found one in my HDD...
I am not an artist, obviously.... I tried to upload the photo from HDD, but for some reason, I couldn't. Any problem on the server side? Or is my PC or firewall setting somewhat wrong? Any help is much appreciated! Ken...
Both Glashüttes, both Meißens, but . . .
. . . differing precious metals, Romans vs Arabics, conventional crown vs onion, cal 100 vs cal 49. Finding more variety within a closely matched pair would be quite a feat . . .
Here is my contribution.
Some pictures of my Senator Automatic.Slightly enhanced with post-processing software. Best regards, Gerard...
Lovely photos, Gerard!
And you were lucky to get the beautiful Caliber 100 when it came with gold chatons
Seanator Navigator
Great photos of GO's so far. Here is my Senator Navigator, cropped and with a bit of contrast. Regards, Mark V...
Thanks Art...
I loved the GO catalog from last year so much...it became my backround for the watch photo. Mark V
Meißen dials have a purity . . .
. . . even when embellished, as this model celebrating Singapore's Independence. Thanks for participating, teckmeng . . . cordially, Art
GO PanoMaticLunar done in 3 ways...
OK, let me try... This one is completely raw. No cropping, editing or photoshopping in any way. This one is lightly toasted. I used the on-camera grainy B & W filter option to take this photo. No cropping, editing or photoshopping otherwise. This one is l...
really great pics, RJW...
That last one with the sun glinting off the edge of the bezel is one of the best watch pictures I've ever seen....really well done
Thanks very much...
High praise indeed. Just between you and me, that last shot started out as a wristshot but after about 10 goes I still couldn't get it right and then it dawned on me to hold the watch instead to get that angle right. It certainly turned out well. I hope y...
Your third submission invokes . . .
. . . subliminal symbolism, Richard. The arc of the moon phase indicator set against the arcs of Sidney Harbor Bridge and the arced roofs of the Sidney Opera House makes for a deeply compelling image. Well done, sir.
The best I've got...
...of the only one I've got: Ansel Adams, I am not. Regards, Adam...
Movement Question For You
Having once owned a Sport Evo and as a current owner of a brand I know you like (UTS), I was wondering if you had any thoughts or observations you can share regarding the Caliber 39 movement inside the G.O. and (or "versus", I should say...) the ETA 2890 ...
Interesting question...
Hey DB, I keep meaning to respond to your PM (is it enough to say that I LOVE UTS?), but life always intrudes, as they say. Anyway, to answer your question, I feel that the ETA 2892 family of movements compares quite favorably to the cal. 39 in terms of a...
In a word...
...YES! Not to stray too off-topic here, but it's hard not to love what Herr Spinner is doing in his shop in Munich. And for someone like me who absolutely loves his unique aesthetic, UTS watches are nothing but win. UTS may not be close to being a match ...
The instrument cluster of your car must be jealous!
The instrument cluster of your car is probably jealous of the beauty of the dials on your rattrapante. Beautiful watch, one of my favorite GOs.
For those that aren't familiar with the Sport Evo Impact . . .
. . . PP's submission clearly shows the open space between movement and case; the movement is suspended on four elastic mounts that absorb shock, much like the shock absorbers or struts in an automobile.
Thanks, fernando . . .
. . . and my compliments on displaying the dial and movement view in the same shot - very clever! Cordially, Art
German engineering
from the former western and eastern parts of Germany. Thought that the upcoming 20th anniversary of the German reunification would be a great occasion to bring together these two cool engines: The Image is slightly denoised and sharpened (I need a better ...
Goodness, Martin, how did you know that . . .
. . . the A3 TDI is one of my favorite driving machines?! Currently driving a Honda Civic, after driving GTIs for the past several years. While the Civic appeals to my rational side, it does little to inspire. I understand there might be a VW version of t...
Art my friend.............
I have the 2.0 TDI with a manual 6 speeder in my light truck, it runs like charm with 180 hp's.
We only get the 140 hp version here . . .
. . . (sigh) . . . all the good stuff is elsewhere . . .
My one was 140 hp's from the start..............
But with my magic hands I add 40 hp's in a eyeblink.
Some little bird told me ;-)
That's funny that there are not manual transmissions in your country. When I rented a car in California 12 years back, only automatic transmissions were available. The transmission of the one one we got was quite a mess on winding mountain roads; a waste ...
Here is my ones....................
First I start with my lovely Panomaticlunar. Another GO brick in the wall. I have resize, adjust colors, light and contrast. Next will be something colorful. Resize, color, ligth and contrast adjustments. And my Senator chronograph in black and white to g...
Here is my contribution in the contest.
In the last minute! Here is a photo taken for just a couple of minutes ago. Regards Tony Axelzon...
The contest is now closed . . .
. . . and the results will be revealed tomorrow evening. Thank you, all, for participating. Every photo that transitioned to our Gallery will take a turn as Masthead photo. Cordially, Art
Not for the contest.
Just for your/our pleasure. I need my camera. This pic it's been taken with a borrowed one. Vte...
There are people
who consider pain a pleasure. I simply love this watch since I was allowed to try it in Basel, but at the moment I cannot go for it. What a pain! For my personal taste the steel version is far better than the two golden ones for its certain stealth. (Did ...
I feel your pain.
And yes, I find (some kinds of) pain a pleasure. As you, I think the SS is much better looking than the gold ones. This is all about taste. You are welcome. I will take the hurting as a pleasure too. Thanks. Vte