Glashütte Original

. . . comments, please . . . this seems to be new ground that G O is tilling, and I'd like to know what the forum thinks about this avant-garde design . . . cordially, Art

I can even say that it may be my 2d GO...
But just a question:
Do you think or know if this presentation, with some parts of the movement on the dial is UV resistant?
I mean: Is there any danger to expose the movement to the daylight, due to the natural weakness of the oil?
I read somewhere, I think in the Patek Catalogue, that PP chose to hide the tourbillon in the case back for this reason.
Marketting BXXXXXX or reality?LOL
Best, and thanks a lot for these stunning pics, Art!
Best, my friend.
Nicolas

Art,

Thanks for sharing.

I like to admire the back of a watch as much as I do the front... this way I get to do both

Also great that all nine of the Glashutte design elements are on display. Interested to know what the back of this watch looks like.

Like Nicolas, this may also be my 2nd GO.

On another note, Nicolas, your JLC Minute Repeater is stunning!

Cheers, Kevork

. . . as he's far more qualified to delve into technical matters than I am . . . regards, Art

Hi Nicolas,

There is absolutely some truth to the fact that the lubricants in watches are sensitive to light.  Well, ok, let me be more accurate:  The manufacturers of watch lubricants believe them to be sensitive to light and recommend storing all lubricants away from light sources.  Some service centers keep them in refrigerators as well and ideally they should be discarded and replaced if not completely used after a year or so. 

Lubricants degrade and eventually cause the watch to require service assuming nothing else fails first.  Whether this happens in 3 years or 15 years is something of a crap shoot however.   Is it likely that having a lot of the jeweled bearings and (particularly) the escapement exposed to light will cause the oils to degrade more quickly?  Sure, it probably is.  I've never seen or heard of any studies into the phenomenon though, so the extent to which it is a "real" vs. theoretical concern is unknown to me. 

All other things being equal, I certainly wouldn't design a watch with exposed components thinking that I was making it more reliable, you know?  I don't think you're likely crippling the reliability though either and for many folks, having the watch stop and require service after 4 years instead of 5 might be a satisfactory trade off for getting to admire the mechanism for those 4 years.  And let me again reiterate that I have no idea if you will necessarily be shortening the service interval or by how much.

_john

. . . your expertise is much appreciated . . . cordially, Art

And for taking the time to answer to my question...
I too have some doubts.
Maybe we can ask to GO an official answer about it?
Best.
Nicolas

bit of a radical departure from the usual somber tones of GO pieces. Looking forward to see this in the metal to see how it really looks. Have to commend them for trying to break out of their norm though. Possible winner if in steel but I think perhaps it will be a PT cased limited edition? Kindly share specs when available already.

Thanks for sharing

. . . thanks for sharing, Art

nt

. . . which strikes me as a bold executive decision on G O's part . . . cordially, Art

. . . but I think Jocke deserves a bit of credit ;-) . . . cordially, Art

Certainly love to see one in the metal soon ...

I'm a little confused, wasn't the "Pano" moniker tied to the Panorama date complication? I don't see the Panorama date on this watch...has it just become marketing lingo?

And yes, I posted earlier that it looks like Jocke's pic...see the side by side in my last post...

. . . watches as well as the case, and uses the double whiplash regulators of the cal 65 and cal 90 series movements, so it's probably fair to award it the 'Pano' appellation. Besides, the name 'PanoInverse' is such a tempting play on the original 'PanoReserve', isn't it? Cordially, Art

nt

. . . perhaps we'll see one on your wrist at one of our upcoming gatherings ;-) . . . warm regards, Art

to break out of tradition but at the same time not overdoing it. But the very first impression the balance wheel assembly appearing on the "front dial" in this case, reminds me of those fake tourbillion watches. I hope u guys dont skin me alive , but this is really my very humble 2 cents.

Regards,

Ken

 

. . . I was asking your thoughts because this one is so outside the envelope that we're familiar with . . . cordially, Art

i do agree with u too. I myself have been following closely on the posts of PML and have handled them a few times at my AD. I would still say i prefer the more traditional style. Am seriously considering the PML for this year's purchase.

Regards,

Ken

 

I think it would have looked better if it retained more of the panoreserve which manages to be both elegant and, well, reserved. If this looked just like a standard PR with the date gone and the dual swan necks sitting in it s place I believe I might be tempted. I would still have to past the XL part which is a trend I have never liked. I often wonder if 20 years from now the pieces on sale today will be considered to be something akin to bell bottoms and the source of some mirth? Overall, I like the idea but they didn't ring my own personal bell.

My PanoReserve is almost 5 years old and it's as compelling still as the day I bought it. I don't really care for the XL series or the general upsizing of the GO line but I do like what they've done with this piece. My taste is more traditional and austere but I am impressed with the creativity and vision here. The vibrant jewel and balance cock colors would have overwhelmed the traditional Pano dial so the XL treatment works well. Well done, GO.

I think this would be a fun watch to wear--most of us enjoy the "view from the back" as well as the dial view.  The dual swan-neck regulators are so gorgeous it is a shame to hide them in the rear.  A question, Art:  is the back visible (sapphire glass enclosed)?  If so, can one see "through" the watch (front to back or vice versa)?  I cannot tell from the photo.

Looks like a winner to me.

tempusfugit

Hi Art, nice Glashutte!  I really like this one, thanks for posting.  I think it's an exciting piece and great that GO is branching outside their normal understated look.  Any details on size?   And pics of the case back?

Regards,
ED-209

Thanks for sharing these images, Art.

 

I really like how the PanoInverse emphasises some of the key GO design features – swan neck regulators, blued screws, engraved cock, screwed chatons, etc. Not as successful, to my eyes, as the Breguet La Tradition at channelling the essence of the brand, but a watch that I would be happy to wear.

 

Andrew

 

Ps.  Is it my monitor, or does that say “gangreserve” on the dial? German?

. . . of 'power reserve' . . . regards, Art