Marcus Hanke
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The "Tribute to Trabant" GO ....
... celebrating the plastic body of the little Trabant vehicle of the German Democratic Republic:
(c) J. Seemann
For years, we criticize watch manufacturers for using plastic spacer rings in their watches, and here we applaud and pay extra money for them? Ye, really, times are changing - fast.
Marcus
Glashütte Original novelties for 2009 . . . .
. . . were previewed earlier in this thread featuring the Lady Seranade chronograph, Senator Navigator perpetual, and Meißen tourbillon: glashutte.watchprosite.com Now it's time for the rest of this year's introductions . . . . . . let's see what my favor...
Let's start with the black ceramic Senator Perpetual . . .
. . . which is the first instance to my knowledge of the use of any non-metallic substance for case construction from G O. The matte black case, dial, aperture backgrounds, black calfskin strap and matching black ceramic buckle combine to create a subdued...
WOW!
This is the first GO that I've been interested in since I got my PanoReserve over 5 years ago. I hope the case is no bigger than 40mm. Best, JDP NYC
Glad you like it, JDP . . .
. . . but the case is over 40 mm. Cordially, Art This message has been edited by Dr No on 2009-03-26 09:36:31
But this is not a Navigator case
So it should be 42mm. Still quite large, but not as bad as 44mm. It's listed as a Senator Perpetual Calendar, Ceramic. It has the same hands as the rest of the Senator line, not the Navigator hands. At least we can hope. . . What I really hope is a typo i...
Senator Pointer Date and scale
I believe the senator cal 100 case is 40mm. I'm hoping that GO used the current Cal 100 senator case as a model for the ceramic perpetual. I'm sure the photo comparing the new pointer date senator to the ceramic perpetual isn't to scale but the case dimen...
The Senator Hand Date . . .
. . . has a dial lay-out that's reminiscent of an earlier manual-winding model . . . . . . but employs an automatic cal 39 movement in a steel 40 mm Senator case; it's also the first instance to my knowledge of a cal 39 subsidiary seconds dial at the 9:00...
The retro look is represented this year by the Senator Sixties Square chronograph . . .
. . . with it's evocative cushion case design. Here are some more photos of this cal 39 equipped chronograph:...
According to the press release, the nominal case size . . .
. . . is 42 mm, the same as the current Sixties chronograph in a round case . . . cordially, Art
I really hope someday GO makes this Senator Sixties Square chrono w/ a white enamel dial
or a white porcelain dial. I'm starting to like this GO Senator Sixties Square chronograph a lot! Can't wait to see this one in person. Cheers, Anthony This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-03-28 09:30:06
Im with you Anthony
I think it would be cool to see this with an enamel dial. Good looking piece. Best. Scott
Next up is the Sport Evo Impact Panorama Date . . .
. . . with the aperture located on the centerline rather than at 4:00 . . . . . . available with Trieste and rubber straps. The case is constructed of steel with an outer layer of rubber, which does not contribute to the already high level of shock resist...
If only there was not wirting on the bezel
Well, at least to me! Without writing on the bezel, I maye have been tempted. The Symmetry of the dial is a big point on this strong black beauty. Best, nicolas
The "Tribute to Trabant" GO ....
... celebrating the plastic body of the little Trabant vehicle of the German Democratic Republic: (c) J. Seemann For years, we criticize watch manufacturers for using plastic spacer rings in their watches, and here we applaud and pay extra money for them?...
I've saved the best for last ;-) . . . introducing the Senator Chronometer . . .
. . . in white and . . . . . . rose gold . . . . . . and it's attendant unique manufactory movement, the new cal 58: The watch is delivered with a chronometer certificate. The designers at Glashütte have imbued the cal 58 with a re-setting mechanism that ...
Agree with you, Art
This Chronometer is the most beautiful Lange ( with the Meissen ) this year. It reminds me a Lange Chronometer in LE for Wempe. I love it, its dial its beautiful movement... Does it exist in platinum? Best, Nicolas
The more I look at the white gold, the better it looks.
Can you satisfy my curiousity as to what kind of white gold is used - is it nickel or palladium white gold? The difference is explained in a useful article that can be found here: www.utilisegold.com Grateful if you could let me know. Cheers, Dirk
I'll have to check, Dirk, although my instincts . . .
. . . tell me the press release would have mentioned the use of palladium had it been the case . . . thanks, Art
I just heard from Our Man in Glashütte, Dirk . . .
. . . and he confirmed the white gold Senator Chronometer has a high palladium content which permits a high level of polishing without discoloration . . . cordially, Art
Now we're talking!
I just want to pester you for a few specifics: 1. what are the dimensions? 2. What is the corrector at 4 o'clock? 3. When do we get to see some real pics?!?!? thanks for all the reporting! A
Hi, Aaron . . .
. . . Our Man in Glashütte just confirmed my surmise that the pusher at 4:00 advances the date. The dimensions are 42 mm in diameter by 12.3 mm in height, and I'm working on a photo session with my new personal favorite . . . cordially, Art
Disappointing
Why can't they have quick-set dates anymore? That pusher breaks the flow of the case, and isn't nearly as user friendly So close to a perfect piece A
I think the reason the PanoDate module is adjusted by . . .
. . . a pusher rather than from the crown has to do with the operational aspect of the watch, Aaron. If the cal 58 were to have date-setting adjusted from the crown, there would be an inherent possibility of pulling the crown out too far accidentally, cau...
That sounds a bit shakey....
As I recall the Cal. 100 has the same pusher-set date. Also, how often would you have to reset the date during a timing trial, you'd have to keep the watch wound all the time anyway.... A
Finally the chronometer!
It was on my wishlist when Art asked a month ago. Ok, I had thougt about a Navigator Chronometer, but what GO is presenting to us here is much better! This watch seems to be arranged around the - let's say - theme of keeping exact time in the traditional ...
I'd order it immediately ....
... if I could afford such a watch now. This is very close to my ideal of a perfect watch. Regards, Marcus
You hit the nail on the head, Marcus! We had exactly the same ...
... impressions. It's just stunning - and one of the most beautiful watches we have ever seen. And, last but not least, the case houses some really high-end technical features. Best regards, M&G
Would you know the dimensions of this beautiful piece?
...sorry if you have already posted. And would you know what kind of dial it is? It almost looks like ceramic... Thank you. David
Hi, David, the dimensions . . .
. . . are 42 mm diameter and 12.3 mm in height. According to the press release, the dial is frosted silver, using a process called l'argenture grainée . . . cordially, Art
Magnificent watch, with a vaguely familiar dial. :-)
The 1935 A. Lange & Sohne Zeppelin. The mechanical features on the GO are incredible!...
What a lineup! Not sure which...
I like best. The two that catch my eye are the Ceramic Perpetual and the Senator Chronometre. Of course, I much prefer the smaller cases as well....it is very difficult to find just the right combination of elements--the idea of a custom made watch (the a...
Same here, tempusfugit . . .
. . . but in reverse order. The black ceramic Senator perpetual strikes me as cool, calm, and collected for what is essentially a complicated design, and I can see this model working for the wrist-challenged amongst us. It's definitely not for formal wear...