Hey Bill! I'm coming along slowly in my watch-making project. I've destroyed one ST36 when I took out the fourth wheel and trimmed it down. Now I can't get it back together. But I had a backup ST36, and I trimmed the fourth wheel (Seconds wheel) without taking it apart and was able to get the enamel dial on. Once I put the hands on and trim the stem, I'll be all set! (Just got an ETA 6498 and planning another project!) Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, i am a big fan of Glashütte Original, they make fantastic time piece, their pre-owned prices are considered a bargain for what you get. I really like their Sixties line, especially with the new dial from Basel World 2018, and their Pano collection. The German term for pilots watches is Flieger :) . Thanks for the content, i think people should pay attention to GO more, they have great entry level watches with high horology pedigree. Best, Abdul
Hi Abdul, yes, I like that new green one from Basel World, too, and the whole Sixties line. Yes! Flieger is the German word I was thinking of ... to mis-pronounce! Cheers, Bill
For me, the PanoMatic Inverse, PanoReserve and the Seventies are my favorite models among Glashutte's watches. I just love the way they expose the balance wheel on the Panomatic Inverse model. The German's precision is always attractive in its own way. Best, Thanh
Hi Thanh Lai! Yes, the PanoMatic Inverse is a very cool watch, but it's about double what the entry level Hand Date is . My favorite is still the PanoReserve...mainly because it's a manual. However, between the prices is the PanoInverse, the manual wind version, with prices beginning around $6,500 pre-owned. What do you think? Kindest regards, Bill
Hello sir! That's awesome. By the way, at the entry level, I'll choose the PanoReserve over the Seventies if I can only choose one at a time. The dial of the PanoReserve looks very interesting. Best, Thanh
Hey Bill, great video! The expansive images displayed make for comfortable viewing on smaller screens. The mono-brand focus works well; it's cohesive. Your delivery is smooth too. Flieger. Keep going man. Be back on Sunday.
Hey Zeus! Thanks man! This Sunday (9/23/18) is going to be very different and involves an investigation! And a contest where you can win a watch! Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill. I’ve had the Navigator for 10 years and was one of the first owners to switch out the steel case back for a sapphire case back, way back in 2009. What sets this watch apart from every other Fleiger watch (“Fleiger” is the term you were searching for in your video) is its Haute Horology Caliber 100 Manufacture Movement, including it’s ingenious hacking mechanism at 7:00 and G.O.’s panorama date. Lume is also fantastic. For me, it’s been a real under-the-radar keeper.
Hi David, you are so right! The Fleiger-look is one that so much is a real pilot's watch, and the GO Navigator nails it! Having an exhibition window is icing on the cake! They're good buys and I'll never understand why they discontinued the model. They're great values on the pre-owned market. Do you have the regular or chronograph version? Kindest regards, Bill
I have acquired a preowned grey sunburst dial GO Seventies Panorama Date a little while ago and it’s been growing on me ever since. A solid beautifully finished and engineered piece. It’s a classier all round better alternative to a Rolex Datejust and watches in that tier. I can see myself keeping this beauty for a very long time.
really liked panolunar watch, and was able to try on at an AD. but 13mm or thicker case really bothered me. I have 6.5 inch circumference. just won't sit well. I wish GO make slightly thinner for dresser watches
Yes Stephanie, I agree. I know that Vacheron Constantin has 40mm watches that they recently released in 36mm versions , but the thickness may depend limitations of the movement base. I believe VC uses the same calibre 4400 in both the 40 and 36mm versions. I've noticed other watch companies have done the same-after all we all don't have a 'one-size-fits-all' wrist any more than we all have the same shoe size. Kindest regards, Bill
The reason for the higher price at the watches with dates is that these are panorama dates. The enlarged display of the date is achieved by means of two concentrically arranged number rings. So it is a much more complicated date complication in the watch. Very characteristic for the watches from Glashütte. Lange uses them also. Hat i also find interesting about all the watches with this date at GO is. That u get chatons and the rotor for winding is made of gold. Also additionally a swan neck regulator. They are a lot of watch for the money. For anyone considering a Rolex submariner I recommend to check out also the SEAQ of GO, the movement is stunning. Plus the date complication. (Even I think That if u need to check the date during diving it might be too late already) 😁
Yes Johan, big dates cost more. On my Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs with two dates, Jean-Marc Wiederrecht had to use two date wheels and use a micro-rotor to keep it thin as VC&A demanded....of course this meant that the balance wheel couldn't be as big as he wished. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Yes, nrs....a great job by G.O. I like the new ones they put out this year...different I know, but vive la différence! www.glashuette-original.com/collection/vintage/sixties/1-39-52-13-02-04 Cheers, Bill
Hey Ant! Haven't heard from you in a while, and it's a pleasure to do so! I was focusing on entry level, but the Senator Excellence is a good choice... but a tad above entry level. Kindest regards, Bill
Hi James, I used to have an Audemars Piguet with a moon phase...and once I worked out how to set it, I found I wasn't interested in it as much as I thought. Providing added indexes probably wouldn't help me much because precision on something I wouldn't pay attention to anyway would be, as you say, somewhat of a distraction from design. I far prefer the H. Moser moon that subtly changes and enhances the design. Cheers, Bill
@@watchartsci I actually own a Panoramic Lunar. Only the other day, I realized that it has the indexes next to the moonphase window. I think I would prefer to not have it there as it is kinda distracting.
Hi Bill, I’m a new fan of yours. Like the fact you don’t take yourself seriously and you are the most knowledgeable of ANY of the watch you tubers. Wish I had access to some of the deals you can find here in the UK. What are your thoughts on watches made out of palladium? I’m thinking of buying a Parmigiana ( a brand you opened my eyes to) but I’ve never encountered such an exotic material. Maybe a suitable subject for a future episode? Thanks, Paul
Hi Paul, that's a metal I'm not sure about. It's sort of a cross between platinum and something else... I have a white gold, platinum and steel watches, and were it not for the fact that I knew in advance, I honestly cannot tell the difference. Palladium is supposed to stay shiny longer than gold or platinum (steel too I suppose), but I just don't know that much about it. Which watch were you looking at made of palladium? Kindest regards, Bill
It’s a Parmigiana Kalpa, a limited edition of 100. It’s in really good condition and I hummed and hahed between that and a Kalpa hebdomadaire in rose gold but I felt that might be too big for me although I do have a thick wrist
Palladium is a stand alone metal, pd in the period tablet.Recently it’s value has soared as it’s used as a catalytic converter in gasoline engines whereas platinum is used mainly as a catalyst in Diesel engines which are a bit out of favour just lately.
Paul, you have a choice you cannot lose on with those two. The palladium Kalpa sounds like a rare and wonderful bird, and the Kalpa Hebdo is one of my favorites since it's manual wind and an 8-day power reserve. Let me know what you do! Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, I plumped for the Kalpa in palladium. Really pleased and surprised how easy it wears in the wrist. Now saving up for a Harbring 2 COS which is a really unusual chronograph. Keep making the vids, I enjoy every one and I'm trawling through your back catalogue too.
I'm with you on the Pano Reserve, especially compared to the moon phase version. What on earth were they thinking when they placed the complication? Should have made it like on their 1845 Karree (awesome watch btw). Generally they make some really nice watches, cheers!
Hey Michael, I have some automatics, but my wind-ups are my favorites. The 1845 Karree that I saw is an automatic, but I agree, very cool watch, under $3k. Pas mal. Cheers, Bill
GO make fine watches and fly under the radar in my opinion. I have an earlier Senator Panorama Date, mondphase Blue dial with yah the Roman numerals I love ;-) the blue dial pops and it is dressy and casual. Movements are decorated extremely well, and the stock straps are great. shop for proper discounts we bought ours online, NEW from a dealer (not grey) with full AD warranty etc. from Switzerland. Prices were @ great discount (3 years ago) and prices were better than used and grey.
Hey Richard, well put! These are great watches for collectors and a great one for beginners to move into some of the more interesting features like moon phase and power reserve indicators. Cheers, Bill
Great video Bill GO makes nice pieces at decent prices. I honestly don't see them in the level of Lange but they definitively offer excellent watches for the money mainly on the secondary market. Best, Amintas
Hi Amintas! I agree, GO has a lot to offer, but they're down a notch from Lange, but they may be up a notch in value. What's your next watch going to be? You seem to have to best choices! (Like that award-winning Paramigiani rattrapante!) Cheers, Bill
Hey Bill! That's correct! Well, I've been thinking about going back to the basics of horology. So a nice chrono like the PP 5070G is in the radar ;) Best
Yes I did my friend. It's an amazing watch!! I have a soft spot for the Centigraphe Souverain Ferrari. The red dial with the platinum bracelet just pops! Will give a second thought about my next piece choice. Thx
Dear Bill: Great practical and eye opening content. Glashütte Original is an estimable watch manufacturer. It would probably be hard to beat the Senator featured in your program as a first initial purchase of better horology. While I have not handled nor put a GO on my wrist, the available input (including your video) is thought provoking. I am going to be in Berlin this coming Thursday and I am going to try and get a better fix on GO and some other German brands and watchmakers (Including I hope Thomas Ninchritz and Joachim Benzinger) not readily seen in my home city of Phoenix. The subject of Glashütte Original watches segues into the interesting larger subject of watch distribution channels and how smaller watch manufacturers can penetrate larger foreign markets and achieve a reasonable number of points of distribution that are widespread. This weight issue devolves to the following less weighty issue: if one wakes up on a Saturday morning and wants to get in their car to see, handle and try on GOs or other brands, how likely is it that this is a real possibility? I live in Phoenix and am complaining but things are probably far worse for your friend Clive in Oklahoma. I actually know of one dealer where I could probably see a GO as they have every brand possible but the question then becomes what is the breadth of their GO brand knowledge and inventory? There are numerous traveling watch events popping up that provide an opportunity to see as many as 30 different brands in one place and at one time but I am unaware of these events hitting Arizona yet. Ditto for some of the new New York Horological Society outreach courses which will be offered soon in Denver and Los Angeles Phoenix is only a one hour flight away from Los Angeles but that is where you really have to go to be immersed in all things horological. For people like me, RUclips and the internet are the lifelines of watch knowledge (although I recently joined a national collectors group which has two chapters in Arizona). However, there is absolutely no substitute for physical in person access to GO and as many other brands as possible. The monolithic stature of Rolex and Patek Phillipe may be attributable in part to relatively widespread physical access in comparison to brands like GO. I have no trouble locally seeing and handling not just all the Rolexes (and Tudors) I want (leaving aside wait lists for certain models) but the same is also true for Patek Phillipe. They have an AD with substantial inventory in North Scottsdale and there is another AD for other higher end lines who always has a good selection of what I can only assume are unworn Patek Phillipes. Developing widespread ready physical access to a more diverse retinue of brands including GO is a challenge with the proviso that the Best Buy phenomena makes this difficult. People (including myself) go to an AD and look at a watch. If they like it and want to explore a purchase, they go home and go on the internet to make the purchase. This was a common at Best Buy for awhile. People would look at Best Buy to make their buying decision and then do their purchase on Amazon. Thanks again for your always thoughtful presentations. Your fan. Howard
Hi Howard! Wow! I envy your trip to Berlin and all the watch stores they have there. Next spring I'll be in Germany and hope to visit some watchmakers. However, before that, I'll be at the GO booth at the WatchTime show in NYC next month. If you get a chance to go, don't miss it. Cheers, Bill
Dear Bill: I would love to go to the WatchTime show in NYC but I have conflicting work commitments. WatchTime did a Mexico edition starting in 2015 and I am curious about the current status of the Mexico edition. Mexico City is a 3 hour direct flight from Phoenix. I plan on checking out Mexico City preowned watch dealers next time I go down there. I don’t know if there has ever been any Latin American watch manufacturing of note in contrast to jewelry stores (like the original Cuervo y Sobrinos of pre-Castro Havana) who ordered watches from Europe upon which they placed their names on the dials (either solely or jointly with the manufacturer). My instant purpose in writing is triggered by a email of this a.m. with a history of the Rolex Daytona attached. The frustration with Rolex is what appears to be their total suppression of the personal identities of major design and technological personages within the company. It is probably easier to obtain data about the personalities involved in famous CIA and KGB covert operations than it is to find out who led the Daytona design team and how the vision for the Daytona evolved. Since the Daytona is truly iconic, this is type of historic information is of genuine significance to horological history. While I have little doubt that Rolex probably has an amazing internal archive, archival librarian and possibly even an in-house history staff, they seem to keep this information under wraps. I bought a stainless steel Tudor Fastrider that is very heavily influenced by the Daytona. It was purchased because this particular model was my favorite that I picked out after carefully assessing the entire Tudor line. I would love to know which person or persons are responsible for (or at least influential in) the design of my Tudor. This is old guy griping. Have a great weekend. Howard
Hi Bill, thanks for this video! Amazingly, I own aJLC master ultra thin small second gold watch and a GO Senator Chronograph XL! I found your comparison very interesting! I love the look of my GO but the chronograph module is not as good as I would have liked: pushing the start/stop/reset provides a awkward feeling, probably caused by the absence of a column wheel. I might sale it on the used market to get a new one. I also own a Tudor Pelagos and a Christopher Ward Trident dive watches, both of which I love. Any idea what could be my next interesting watch?
Hi Pierre! Yes, how about the Habring2 Doppel Felix? Actually, that's on my 'want list', but what a watch! A rattrapante for under $8k with an movement made by Richard Habring! It's one of the finalists for a Grand Prix award. Cheers, Bill
Bill I like Glashutte original,but I honestly do not think they compare with the watchmaker's watchmaker Jaeger Le Coutre.They are one of the very best watches you can buy.
Hi Eugene, I didn't think too many would agree with my comparison with JLC, but it was intuitive more than cerebral. Suffice it to say, I like them both for pretty much the same reasons. Kindest regards Bill
@@watchartsci everyone in Central Europe know Glashütte. its the breath of legend that surrounds it. the word itself is pure class. jlc is unknown and simply doesnt sing to the people. only collectors know about it. to me its a cold brand up until the high end, where their watches develop a certain charm.
@@johnvsbear4247 Hi John, I plan to be in that area in the Spring, and I would hope to get up to Glashütte and Dresden, but I'm uncertain whether I can visit as much as I'd like. Know of any good watchmakers in Nuremberg? Kindest regards, Bill
Well the new movment is better than the main movment from jlc 899.. like better in evey regards beside being thin .. which is thin enough.. so jlc is outdated...where as GO gets a lot of nice things from swatch group technology
Thanks, Bill. Always felt GO offered a lot for the $. My first "real" watch was a GO Senator Chrono about 17 years ago👍
Wow Matt! That was an early one indeed! That makes you a pioneer in the modern German watches. Cheers, Bill
Thanks Bill, always informative and enjoyable....
Hey Bill! I'm coming along slowly in my watch-making project. I've destroyed one ST36 when I took out the fourth wheel and trimmed it down. Now I can't get it back together. But I had a backup ST36, and I trimmed the fourth wheel (Seconds wheel) without taking it apart and was able to get the enamel dial on. Once I put the hands on and trim the stem, I'll be all set! (Just got an ETA 6498 and planning another project!) Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, i am a big fan of Glashütte Original, they make fantastic time piece, their pre-owned prices are considered a bargain for what you get. I really like their Sixties line, especially with the new dial from Basel World 2018, and their Pano collection. The German term for pilots watches is Flieger :) . Thanks for the content, i think people should pay attention to GO more, they have great entry level watches with high horology pedigree. Best, Abdul
Hi Abdul, yes, I like that new green one from Basel World, too, and the whole Sixties line. Yes! Flieger is the German word I was thinking of ... to mis-pronounce! Cheers, Bill
For me, the PanoMatic Inverse, PanoReserve and the Seventies are my favorite models among Glashutte's watches. I just love the way they expose the balance wheel on the Panomatic Inverse model. The German's precision is always attractive in its own way. Best, Thanh
Hi Thanh Lai! Yes, the PanoMatic Inverse is a very cool watch, but it's about double what the entry level Hand Date is . My favorite is still the PanoReserve...mainly because it's a manual. However, between the prices is the PanoInverse, the manual wind version, with prices beginning around $6,500 pre-owned. What do you think? Kindest regards, Bill
Hello sir! That's awesome. By the way, at the entry level, I'll choose the PanoReserve over the Seventies if I can only choose one at a time. The dial of the PanoReserve looks very interesting. Best, Thanh
Hey Bill, great video! The expansive images displayed make for comfortable viewing on smaller screens. The mono-brand focus works well; it's cohesive. Your delivery is smooth too. Flieger. Keep going man. Be back on Sunday.
Hey Zeus! Thanks man! This Sunday (9/23/18) is going to be very different and involves an investigation! And a contest where you can win a watch! Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill. I’ve had the Navigator for 10 years and was one of the first owners to switch out the steel case back for a sapphire case back, way back in 2009. What sets this watch apart from every other Fleiger watch (“Fleiger” is the term you were searching for in your video) is its Haute Horology Caliber 100 Manufacture Movement, including it’s ingenious hacking mechanism at 7:00 and G.O.’s panorama date. Lume is also fantastic. For me, it’s been a real under-the-radar keeper.
Hi David, you are so right! The Fleiger-look is one that so much is a real pilot's watch, and the GO Navigator nails it! Having an exhibition window is icing on the cake! They're good buys and I'll never understand why they discontinued the model. They're great values on the pre-owned market. Do you have the regular or chronograph version? Kindest regards, Bill
I have acquired a preowned grey sunburst dial GO Seventies Panorama Date a little while ago and it’s been growing on me ever since. A solid beautifully finished and engineered piece. It’s a classier all round better alternative to a Rolex Datejust and watches in that tier. I can see myself keeping this beauty for a very long time.
Hey Yousif! It sounds like you got a real winner in that watch-it has a very classy look to it👌. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Hi Bill ; great watches ,stay safe , thanks Charlie
Glad you liked them Charlie! Take care, Bill
really liked panolunar watch, and was able to try on at an AD. but 13mm or thicker case really bothered me. I have 6.5 inch circumference. just won't sit well. I wish GO make slightly thinner for dresser watches
Yes Stephanie, I agree. I know that Vacheron Constantin has 40mm watches that they recently released in 36mm versions , but the thickness may depend limitations of the movement base. I believe VC uses the same calibre 4400 in both the 40 and 36mm versions. I've noticed other watch companies have done the same-after all we all don't have a 'one-size-fits-all' wrist any more than we all have the same shoe size. Kindest regards, Bill
The reason for the higher price at the watches with dates is that these are panorama dates.
The enlarged display of the date is achieved by means of two concentrically arranged number rings. So it is a much more complicated date complication in the watch. Very characteristic for the watches from Glashütte. Lange uses them also.
Hat i also find interesting about all the watches with this date at GO is. That u get chatons and the rotor for winding is made of gold. Also additionally a swan neck regulator.
They are a lot of watch for the money.
For anyone considering a Rolex submariner I recommend to check out also the SEAQ of GO, the movement is stunning. Plus the date complication.
(Even I think That if u need to check the date during diving it might be too late already) 😁
Yes Johan, big dates cost more. On my Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'Ici & Heure d'Ailleurs with two dates, Jean-Marc Wiederrecht had to use two date wheels and use a micro-rotor to keep it thin as VC&A demanded....of course this meant that the balance wheel couldn't be as big as he wished. Take care and be safe, Bill😷
Glashütte Original Senator Cosmopolite is incredible! A work of art that is functional.
Yes, nrs....a great job by G.O. I like the new ones they put out this year...different I know, but vive la différence! www.glashuette-original.com/collection/vintage/sixties/1-39-52-13-02-04 Cheers, Bill
Hello Bill. Very nice video. Thank you!
Hey Anastase, thanks man! Always great to hear from you. Kindest regards, Bill
Another great video Bill. One day I’d love to add a German watch to my collection.
Hey BB, me too! I want to get a Lang & Heyne Frederich III, and I'm still saving for it! My Habring2 is the closest...from Austria. Cheers, Bill
Another one to add to the list is the Senator Excellence. A very good caliber , some consider true Haute Horology.
Hey Ant! Haven't heard from you in a while, and it's a pleasure to do so! I was focusing on entry level, but the Senator Excellence is a good choice... but a tad above entry level. Kindest regards, Bill
Hi Bill, don't you think the indices next to the moonphase window is kinda disturb the simple clean dial? Do you think it looks better without it?
Hi James, I used to have an Audemars Piguet with a moon phase...and once I worked out how to set it, I found I wasn't interested in it as much as I thought. Providing added indexes probably wouldn't help me much because precision on something I wouldn't pay attention to anyway would be, as you say, somewhat of a distraction from design. I far prefer the H. Moser moon that subtly changes and enhances the design. Cheers, Bill
@@watchartsci I actually own a Panoramic Lunar. Only the other day, I realized that it has the indexes next to the moonphase window. I think I would prefer to not have it there as it is kinda distracting.
Hi Bill, I’m a new fan of yours. Like the fact you don’t take yourself seriously and you are the most knowledgeable of ANY of the watch you tubers. Wish I had access to some of the deals you can find here in the UK.
What are your thoughts on watches made out of palladium? I’m thinking of buying a Parmigiana ( a brand you opened my eyes to) but I’ve never encountered such an exotic material. Maybe a suitable subject for a future episode? Thanks, Paul
Hi Paul, that's a metal I'm not sure about. It's sort of a cross between platinum and something else... I have a white gold, platinum and steel watches, and were it not for the fact that I knew in advance, I honestly cannot tell the difference. Palladium is supposed to stay shiny longer than gold or platinum (steel too I suppose), but I just don't know that much about it. Which watch were you looking at made of palladium? Kindest regards, Bill
It’s a Parmigiana Kalpa, a limited edition of 100. It’s in really good condition and I hummed and hahed between that and a Kalpa hebdomadaire in rose gold but I felt that might be too big for me although I do have a thick wrist
Palladium is a stand alone metal, pd in the period tablet.Recently it’s value has soared as it’s used as a catalytic converter in gasoline engines whereas platinum is used mainly as a catalyst in Diesel engines which are a bit out of favour just lately.
Paul, you have a choice you cannot lose on with those two. The palladium Kalpa sounds like a rare and wonderful bird, and the Kalpa Hebdo is one of my favorites since it's manual wind and an 8-day power reserve. Let me know what you do! Cheers, Bill
Hi Bill, I plumped for the Kalpa in palladium. Really pleased and surprised how easy it wears in the wrist.
Now saving up for a Harbring 2 COS which is a really unusual chronograph.
Keep making the vids, I enjoy every one and I'm trawling through your back catalogue too.
Are Glashutte's safe to get from Jomashop at that discount? Are they legit?
From my experience with them, Robert, they're safe. Take care, Bill
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¡Hey Jaime! ¡Muchas gracias, hombre! Bienvenido al canal WatchArtSci Saludos cordiales, Bill
I'm with you on the Pano Reserve, especially compared to the moon phase version. What on earth were they thinking when they placed the complication? Should have made it like on their 1845 Karree (awesome watch btw).
Generally they make some really nice watches, cheers!
Hey Michael, I have some automatics, but my wind-ups are my favorites. The 1845 Karree that I saw is an automatic, but I agree, very cool watch, under $3k. Pas mal. Cheers, Bill
GO make fine watches and fly under the radar in my opinion. I have an earlier Senator Panorama Date, mondphase Blue dial with yah the Roman numerals I love ;-) the blue dial pops and it is dressy and casual. Movements are decorated extremely well, and the stock straps are great. shop for proper discounts we bought ours online, NEW from a dealer (not grey) with full AD warranty etc. from Switzerland. Prices were @ great discount (3 years ago) and prices were better than used and grey.
Hey Richard, well put! These are great watches for collectors and a great one for beginners to move into some of the more interesting features like moon phase and power reserve indicators. Cheers, Bill
Thar PanoReserve is a sweet looking watch Bill. Thanks for another great review.
Always my pleasure Mark! Cheers, Bill
Lovely watches, have my eye on a Pano Reserve....
Hey Vassilis! The Pano Reserve is the only hand-wound model I saw in the entry-level, and it's my favorite too! Cheers, Bill
I realize Im pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good place to stream new movies online?
@Brock Kareem I watch on Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
@Magnus Lennon Yea, I've been watching on FlixZone for years myself :)
@Magnus Lennon thank you, signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !!
Great video Bill
GO makes nice pieces at decent prices.
I honestly don't see them in the level of Lange but they definitively offer excellent watches for the money mainly on the secondary market.
Best,
Amintas
Hi Amintas! I agree, GO has a lot to offer, but they're down a notch from Lange, but they may be up a notch in value. What's your next watch going to be? You seem to have to best choices! (Like that award-winning Paramigiani rattrapante!) Cheers, Bill
Hey Bill! That's correct! Well, I've been thinking about going back to the basics of horology. So a nice chrono like the PP 5070G is in the radar ;) Best
Hmmmm ... have you considered a F. P. Journe Centigraphe Souvrain? For a chronograph...The 5070G is nice...but ... Cheers, Bill
Yes I did my friend. It's an amazing watch!! I have a soft spot for the Centigraphe Souverain Ferrari. The red dial with the platinum bracelet just pops! Will give a second thought about my next piece choice. Thx
That watch would pop all the way from Dubai to Connecticut!!! Cheers, Bill
Date windows are a lot easier to read that a date hand or wheel Especially when you pass 60!
Hey John, you're still a kid! I do agree, though, that a nice big date window is very helpful! Cheers, Bill
Thanks Bill, informative video on a great brand.
My pleasure David! Kindest regards, Bill
Dear Bill: Great practical and eye opening content. Glashütte Original is an estimable watch manufacturer. It would probably be hard to beat the Senator featured in your program as a first initial purchase of better horology. While I have not handled nor put a GO on my wrist, the available input (including your video) is thought provoking. I am going to be in Berlin this coming Thursday and I am going to try and get a better fix on GO and some other German brands and watchmakers (Including I hope Thomas Ninchritz and Joachim Benzinger) not readily seen in my home city of Phoenix. The subject of Glashütte Original watches segues into the interesting larger subject of watch distribution channels and how smaller watch manufacturers can penetrate larger foreign markets and achieve a reasonable number of points of distribution that are widespread. This weight issue devolves to the following less weighty issue: if one wakes up on a Saturday morning and wants to get in their car to see, handle and try on GOs or other brands, how likely is it that this is a real possibility? I live in Phoenix and am complaining but things are probably far worse for your friend Clive in Oklahoma. I actually know of one dealer where I could probably see a GO as they have every brand possible but the question then becomes what is the breadth of their GO brand knowledge and inventory? There are numerous traveling watch events popping up that provide an opportunity to see as many as 30 different brands in one place and at one time but I am unaware of these events hitting Arizona yet. Ditto for some of the new New York Horological Society outreach courses which will be offered soon in Denver and Los Angeles Phoenix is only a one hour flight away from Los Angeles but that is where you really have to go to be immersed in all things horological. For people like me, RUclips and the internet are the lifelines of watch knowledge (although I recently joined a national collectors group which has two chapters in Arizona). However, there is absolutely no substitute for physical in person access to GO and as many other brands as possible. The monolithic stature of Rolex and Patek Phillipe may be attributable in part to relatively widespread physical access in comparison to brands like GO. I have no trouble locally seeing and handling not just all the Rolexes (and Tudors) I want (leaving aside wait lists for certain models) but the same is also true for Patek Phillipe. They have an AD with substantial inventory in North Scottsdale and there is another AD for other higher end lines who always has a good selection of what I can only assume are unworn Patek Phillipes. Developing widespread ready physical access to a more diverse retinue of brands including GO is a challenge with the proviso that the Best Buy phenomena makes this difficult. People (including myself) go to an AD and look at a watch. If they like it and want to explore a purchase, they go home and go on the internet to make the purchase. This was a common at Best Buy for awhile. People would look at Best Buy to make their buying decision and then do their purchase on Amazon. Thanks again for your always thoughtful presentations. Your fan. Howard
Hi Howard! Wow! I envy your trip to Berlin and all the watch stores they have there. Next spring I'll be in Germany and hope to visit some watchmakers. However, before that, I'll be at the GO booth at the WatchTime show in NYC next month. If you get a chance to go, don't miss it. Cheers, Bill
Dear Bill: I would love to go to the WatchTime show in NYC but I have conflicting work commitments. WatchTime did a Mexico edition starting in 2015 and I am curious about the current status of the Mexico edition. Mexico City is a 3 hour direct flight from Phoenix. I plan on checking out Mexico City preowned watch dealers next time I go down there. I don’t know if there has ever been any Latin American watch manufacturing of note in contrast to jewelry stores (like the original Cuervo y Sobrinos of pre-Castro Havana) who ordered watches from Europe upon which they placed their names on the dials (either solely or jointly with the manufacturer). My instant purpose in writing is triggered by a email of this a.m. with a history of the Rolex Daytona attached. The frustration with Rolex is what appears to be their total suppression of the personal identities of major design and technological personages within the company. It is probably easier to obtain data about the personalities involved in famous CIA and KGB covert operations than it is to find out who led the Daytona design team and how the vision for the Daytona evolved. Since the Daytona is truly iconic, this is type of historic information is of genuine significance to horological history. While I have little doubt that Rolex probably has an amazing internal archive, archival librarian and possibly even an in-house history staff, they seem to keep this information under wraps. I bought a stainless steel Tudor Fastrider that is very heavily influenced by the Daytona. It was purchased because this particular model was my favorite that I picked out after carefully assessing the entire Tudor line. I would love to know which person or persons are responsible for (or at least influential in) the design of my Tudor. This is old guy griping. Have a great weekend. Howard
Hi Bill, thanks for this video! Amazingly, I own aJLC master ultra thin small second gold watch and a GO Senator Chronograph XL! I found your comparison very interesting! I love the look of my GO but the chronograph module is not as good as I would have liked: pushing the start/stop/reset provides a awkward feeling, probably caused by the absence of a column wheel. I might sale it on the used market to get a new one. I also own a Tudor Pelagos and a Christopher Ward Trident dive watches, both of which I love. Any idea what could be my next interesting watch?
Hi Pierre! Yes, how about the Habring2 Doppel Felix? Actually, that's on my 'want list', but what a watch! A rattrapante for under $8k with an movement made by Richard Habring! It's one of the finalists for a Grand Prix award. Cheers, Bill
Thanks! I will look at this!
Bill I like Glashutte original,but I honestly do not think they compare with the watchmaker's watchmaker Jaeger Le Coutre.They are one of the very best watches you can buy.
Hi Eugene, I didn't think too many would agree with my comparison with JLC, but it was intuitive more than cerebral. Suffice it to say, I like them both for pretty much the same reasons. Kindest regards Bill
@@watchartsci everyone in Central Europe know Glashütte. its the breath of legend that surrounds it. the word itself is pure class. jlc is unknown and simply doesnt sing to the people. only collectors know about it. to me its a cold brand up until the high end, where their watches develop a certain charm.
@@johnvsbear4247 Hi John, I plan to be in that area in the Spring, and I would hope to get up to Glashütte and Dresden, but I'm uncertain whether I can visit as much as I'd like. Know of any good watchmakers in Nuremberg? Kindest regards, Bill
@@watchartsci sorry i'm not familiar with nuremberg in particular
Well the new movment is better than the main movment from jlc 899.. like better in evey regards beside being thin .. which is thin enough.. so jlc is outdated...where as GO gets a lot of nice things from swatch group technology
Lol 6k not anymore, can't find it less then 10k
Times change Milton. Take care, Bill
@@watchartsci Panorama date is really beautiful, never saw it until I saw your channel, will def get one