The Glashütte Original Thread - Including Pics

[Talbel]

Love this dial

[PhilLynott]

Pretty sure I’ve drooled over this in this thread before but just saw again on GO’s instagram. I just love this watch wish it was even close to affordable for me maybe someday!

[southlight]

I‘ve seen it in the flesh a couple of months ago, and it’s spectacular. I still prefer the old version, though - but I am biased anyway.

[Guppydriver]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Pretty sure I’ve drooled over this in this thread before but just saw again on GO’s instagram. I just love this watch wish it was even close to affordable for me maybe someday!

It’s sublime no doubt.

(Me thinking aloud)

I can’t help but wonder if going so incredibly upscale is the right strategy. I consider GO a “Tweener” brand if you will. That’s not shade as they are probably my favorite brand behind the Crown.

I believe they are upscale to the entry and mid level luxury brands (IWC, Zenith, Omega) but yet will have difficulty competing if they go higher up the ladder and attempt to compete with the PP, ALS, VC, AP’s and the like. I see them kind of like the German JLC if you will.

Their biggest liability in the high end area is resale and brand recognition.

I wish they would focus their efforts and release more models in the 10-15K range (which can usually be had at discount at around Rolex RRP prices), and continue to refine (make thinner) their sports line. A SeaQ GMT would be incredible. For some reason, the Swatch co has really neglected the hottest segment of the last 5 years.

Feel free to flame away…. I was just enjoying my morning coffee and thought I’d add to the thread since I don’t have a pic of a gorgeous GO to add.

[southlight]

I would recommend to spend some time on the history of GO. They have been producing high end pieces for decades now and there is nothing wrong about that.

For a start, this is a good article: https://swisswatches-magazine.com/pa...e%2520Original.

And yes, there are other brands being more exclusive than GO, but those brands are also offering watches way more expensive. Long story short: I think GO is well-placed between some high end brands and the middle class of luxury watches. But that‘s just my two cents.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by southlight

I‘ve seen it in the flesh a couple of months ago, and it’s spectacular. I still prefer the old version, though - but I am biased anyway.

Beautiful watch!!

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

It’s sublime no doubt.

(Me thinking aloud)

I can’t help but wonder if going so incredibly upscale is the right strategy. I consider GO a “Tweener” brand if you will. That’s not shade as they are probably my favorite brand behind the Crown.

I believe they are upscale to the entry and mid level luxury brands (IWC, Zenith, Omega) but yet will have difficulty competing if they go higher up the ladder and attempt to compete with the PP, ALS, VC, AP’s and the like. I see them kind of like the German JLC if you will.

Their biggest liability in the high end area is resale and brand recognition.

I wish they would focus their efforts and release more models in the 10-15K range (which can usually be had at discount at around Rolex RRP prices), and continue to refine (make thinner) their sports line. A SeaQ GMT would be incredible. For some reason, the Swatch co has really neglected the hottest segment of the last 5 years.

Feel free to flame away…. I was just enjoying my morning coffee and thought I’d add to the thread since I don’t have a pic of a gorgeous GO to add.

This is a stunner. GO does not get enough recognition.