Glashütte Original

Guten abend fellows,

Hope you all had a great start to the week.

Recently, I have been considering to expand my collection to be based upon the theme "Made in Germany".

As a result, one watch that has been in my mind for a while now is the Senator Rattrapante in Platinum.

If i am not mistaken, this was executed in a LE of 100 pieces back in 1997.

If i so choose to pull on this piece, there is one apparently left available in the world, ( as in Brand new from an AD)

But, i would like to hear more from fans, and especially those lucky few who are already owners of this particular piece.

The rose gold version which was launched last year would probably be on alot of people's wrist by now, although not that much im sure.

Would any of you care to share live photos of this piece?

I have handled the RG piece a few times already, but you know, one cannot be so sure as Pt and RG are 2 vastly different materials, and while the movement in both pieces are the same, i'm sure the "feel" is different.

So guys, help me out here!

I look forward to hearing more!

Danke & Tschuss!

Stephen

then I can confirm that there is more than one available worldwide.

As you are a Lange fan, I think you need to moderate your expectations of the GO Rattrapante shuld you go for it which I think you will not be wrong in doing so.  The movement of Rattrapante is well executed but in my opinion, not as well executed to my eye as say teh Dato or the double split.  I can;t exppound techinically why this is.  Maybe I'm just used to ogling at my Dato through the case back.  The pushers on the Rattrapante are also no where as smooth as that of the Dato.

Now that said, I do believe that the Rattrapante is nonetheless an extremely well executed piece and of the 2 cases, I prefer the PT. First due to my affinity for PT and second as I find the RG iteration too colorful.  Just personal preference on my part.

Do let us know what you eventually decide to choose.  The Go Rattrapante against many many other similar complications from other makes is at least as good imo.  Good luck and have fun deciding.

 

Well that's what the boutique here told me, and apparently they had to go through all the trouble to search for it!

ANyways, yes, i do know that I cannot expect the GO to be on par with a Lange ( although im sure many on the forums might actually say otherwise, especially if they are GO die hard fans), I had the opportunity to play with the piece before, and i agree with you about the pushers. The reset function though is amusing as you can see the hands "bouncing" when it reaches zero and stabilizes.

Naturally, if i do go for this it will be the Pt version, so im with you on this.

Thanks and will let you fellows know with my decision!

Cheers

Stephen

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. . . considering your predilection for all things platinum and blue ;-). I've spent very little time with any of these models so my experience is too scanty to share, and to the best of my knowledge, no one has yet posted a Senator Rattrapante . . . if anyone has, then please weigh in for Stephen's benefit. Cordially, Art

not quite the same as the rattrapante.....

Cheers

Have never seen this one's back before!

Danke Andreas!

Stephen

Although only in photos! But ARt, you are getting me hooked!

I am still fairly new to GO, and don't know much about it as I do Lange.

The question is, is this model you are introducing to me the all important Hand-wound?!

And i doubt i could find this NIB at an AD anymore? It looks like not a recent model to me?

But interesting, indeed being Blue and Platinum!

Yes please, if another has photos of the Pt Senator Rattrapante, please do share!

Cheers

Stephen

... is it something technical (more stable, perhaps) or just something personal (like the feel of winding)?

Good luck with your find, nonetheless!

Best,
D

More of me respecting and holding to the true facet of haute horlogerie from the past.

Although the technical side, well i guess i just cant stand the sight of a rotor, full, micro, or hidden!

Cheers

Stephen

. . . but worthy in it's own right, I think . . .

but with finishing like this, sometimes I wish they would do away with it altogether.

Lange and the such.

But you are correct, because like for Lange, since they say they decorate even the hidden parts, i wonder aloud as well, why keep them hidden when you'v done such a good job?

But then again, just like their founder Ferdinand Adolf Lange, modesty and humility is supreme.

Cheers

Stephen

Objectively i would say it is a beauty, but subjectively and personally i know i can never pull on an auto ever again.

Thanks for the photo!

Stephen

[illustrations courtesy of Our Man in Glashütte] I'm as intrigued as anyone by the intricacies of manual winding chronograph movements, but if I were in the market for a top tier chrono, it would be the Panomatic hands down for it's eminent practicality in everyday use . . . cordially, Art

Very nice info indeed regarding the Pano!

Oh how i wish my character wasnt this way!

But it is!

Stephen

very useful information

But, on the other hand, that is to be expected form a great moderator like Art

Many thanks :)

Cheers

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Hi Stephen,

the watch was released at Basel in 2007 - LE 100 PT.

Saw it several times in the metal and my first impression was wow. None the less I never fall in love.
Why? Well, I like the colours of the dial, the construction and the layout of the movement.
What I don´t like is that to me the dial looks a bit "sad" and I am not a big fan of stones in a crown. As you see, very private point of view

I don´t have "real world" pictures but maybe you like these as well:







To be honest I can´t believe that there still is only one (brand new) available anymore. A few weeks ago I saw one at an AD in germany and it was not the first one. At the moment I now two (brand new), found in the internet. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you a PM.

Good luck with your decision.

Oliver

The CG photos are very good indeed! Vielen Danke!

Well, as for the piece of info about only one left, that is what i'v been told from the Tokyo Boutique, obviously i think they cannot pull a piece that is already at an AD, so maybe this is the last one left at the manufacture?

In anycase, thank you for your input, and I shall see where it goes from here!

This is very tempting, because while movement wise it isnt as well finished ( almost) like a Datograph, but at least in terms of size it does pass my criterion about this ( equal to or above 40mm), and it's kinda like a semi between the dato and the double split from Lange.

Oh how i wish the times were better!

You are right about the Onyx in the crown though, makes it handle slightly inferior maybe?

Tschuss!

Stephen

Guten Abend Stephen,

I've found some offered on the internet. Please contact me for the website.

There are some real Photos. I think the third one is a new one. The stone at the crown is typical for all

Pt modells from GO. I guess the finish is comparable as a ALS Dato (btw. I wear mine today )

Since I've seen it in real at the Basel Fair I fell in love with this watch. Unfortunately the resale-value is falling down. But If this is not a problem for you, you should pull the trigger.

Best regards and Viele Gruesse from Germany

Stephan

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For the photos, and also it is always good to get to know someone with the same name!

Resale values doesnt bother me, and i will look more into this piece!

Danke und Tschuss!

Stephen

I saw this Glashutte Original split seconds watch at an AD in Orange County a little over a year ago and an expert employee from the AD's Switzerland offices was present to demonstrate the watch and its functions to me.

It was a beautiful watch and quite impressive. Considering the split seconds is perhaps one of the most difficult complications to manufacture, this is a worthy addition to any collection.

Glad you know then what im talking about!

It's one cool piece ay!

Cheers

Stephen

PT, manual wind.... pics compliments of hary tan

is still one available in Paris...

At least I saw it again one month ago.

This Rattrapante is a real bargain, IMO.

A supoerb construction and finish of the movement, the grey of the dial is awesome, the proportions are good, I can even live with the onyx on the crown, even if I would have preferred without.

The only thing I'm not sure about is the layout of the dial...

Aaah, I forgot ...The pusher is very smooth, and the winding is a marvel.

Best,

Nicolas