robcat
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Thanks, and..
Yes I'm becoming a big fan of GO as they offer great value IMO. The movements are truly beautiful to look at.
I'm torn between three versions of the Panomaticlunar - the silver dial 39mm, the grey dial XL, and the grey dial new version. The problem is that in the UK there are very few GO dealers, so getting a comparison is difficult - but all else being equal I think the new version is just swinging it. I do like the thick bezel of the old versions though.
As I said before, if the new version comes with a single-fold clasp as standard, I could really do with knowing the strap sizes as it's critical to have the curved clasp in the right place. The nubuck 'gator does look lovely though!
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What do you guys think about the new PanoMaticLunar compared to the old PanoMaticLunarXL
I have my PanoMaticLunarXL with me on the Glashutte meeting so i have to compare those two watches....
The differences aren't exactly subtle . . .
. . . as the new version appears larger, even though it's nominally smaller than the XL. The slimmer bezel gets the credit (or approbation, depending on your judgement!) for that effect. Less critically is the difference in hour markers - the absence of t...
New One
New one, definitely. The size is more manageable, but they've made it appear larger than it is by shrinking the bezel. The change I like best is the new (that is to say, old) markers. They are less bold, which I think works a little better with the dial. ...
Important changes...
That make the watch more beautiful! I am a fan of thinner bezels, and the switch from the bold 12 to the markers is also a good move. I would not have noticed the seconds subdail if it were not for Dr. No. It is a little more indented, and I agree with Dr...
I miss
the interwoven circles that were a feature of the original where the sub-second dial and the hour/minute dial overlapped, but I do prefer the new one to the XL. I was never a fan of those bright "12" numbers and the slimmer bezel fits better A
I prefer the new PML, what's the dimension?
As a guy with smaller wrists, smaller is almost always welcome nowadays.
strap changes?
Hi I'm new to GO but am craving for a Panomaticlunar. Have they changed the strap style from a double to a single fold deployant? I'm just thinking about which strap size I would need - and it is extra-critical with a single fold deployant.
Astute observation, robcat. If Tony's pic . . .
. . . is indicative, then there's a new single-fold deployant . . . . . . in Glashütte's inventory, although I don't know at this point how widespread it is throughout the line. Always glad to have another G O fan aboard! Welcome, and I hope you'll share ...
Thanks, and..
Yes I'm becoming a big fan of GO as they offer great value IMO. The movements are truly beautiful to look at. I'm torn between three versions of the Panomaticlunar - the silver dial 39mm, the grey dial XL, and the grey dial new version. The problem is tha...
Glashütte Original seems to offer . . .
. . . longer straps than normal, at least anecdotally. The standard strap that came with my Senator Sixties was excessively long, and every other G O in my collection also came with standard straps that were just barely usable on my slender wrist; consequ...
I've noticed this problem too
The standard straps seem to fit only 7+ inch wrists, and on a deployant, the standard strap is uncomfortable up until something like 7.5/8 inches. I think the old double deployant clasp is quite uncomfortable as the two nubs under the trigger scratch agai...
I normally...
go for a short strap, as generally I will just fit the shortest hole on the regular strap, so I then end up in the middle of a short strap - which gives a bit of room for adjustment. With a tang buckle it actually doesn't realy matter either way as I can ...
In that case, a short strap would be . . .
. . . mandatory, given the experience of many G O owners. It could be that the new single-fold deployant is in precious metal only, to marginally save on material costs, but I don't have all the details just yet. Most any authorized dealer would be willin...
Yes...
I think that's a safe bet! I look forward to seeing the first new models filter through to the market.
BTW..
Got an email back from GO CS saying the new PML does indeed have the single-fold now. Also the strap length is being changed from 82x115 to 75x115. They didn't give me an indication of the new S and L length but I would have thought the new S will be 67-o...
New vs Old have a different feel...
I think the Old style with the bolder numbers and the thicker bezel make it more versatile as a dress and semi-casual watch. Whereas the New style, with the smaller indicators and slimmer bezel makes the watch more of a dress watch-only type of watch. The...
Second dial
Not sure when the new one comes out. I know i'm biased since i own an XL but I prefer the less busy second dial on the XL, and am not worried about having to guess the exact time between 27 and 33 minutes. That said, I like both styles a lot, especially i...
Just tried the new one in boutique
I finally got to try the panomaticlunar new 2012 versions! I have to say they are really quite beautiful, but they definitely look dressy. I was surprised how much I liked the white one as well! Both are amazing. I just hope , and wait, for the prices to ...