The Glashütte Original Thread - Including Pics

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Flipping through a magazine today and this one caught my attention. On a rubber strap this would be great. IMHO

I recommend buying on the bracelet. The glide lock is amazing. You can always add the strap later. GO bracelets are expensive on their own

[Gebbeth]

The SeaQ is such a beautiful watch. BUT, I think at $10k, it needs to come down in price. This would be a Sub and Fifty Fathoms killer at around $8k.

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

The SeaQ is such a beautiful watch. BUT, I think at $10k, it needs to come down in price. This would be a Sub and Fifty Fathoms killer at around $8k.

You can generally get a discount so wouldn't be much more than $8k

[bmock17]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

YES like That! Looks Sweet!

Thank you! I honestly had no intention of buying one. I had seen it before in pictures, but when I saw it at the boutique, I bought it. It’s such a nice piece.


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[Kalle_Alemania]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

The SeaQ is such a beautiful watch. BUT, I think at $10k, it needs to come down in price. This would be a Sub and Fifty Fathoms killer at around $8k.

I see it completely differently. What can Rolex and Blancpain do better with their diving watches? I think the price above the Submariner is fully justified.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

The SeaQ is such a beautiful watch. BUT, I think at $10k, it needs to come down in price. This would be a Sub and Fifty Fathoms killer at around $8k.

I agree. I also think they should make this a GMT watch as well.

It is much better than a Submariner no doubt but I have found that discounts are slim

[59_Burst]

Originally Posted by MichelleP

You can generally get a discount so wouldn't be much more than $8k

I have not found that to be the case on the hotter sport watches. Was offered a Senator moonphase just north of $8K, but on a steel SeaQ Panorama on Synthetic grey strap, with discount, still a touch north of $10K.

A steel Seaq Panoramic on rubber with deployant is $11,500 retail as of today, and I don't think you can find a dealer willing to go less than $10K on this watch, at least not around here!

[DVR]

[bmock17]

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

I have not found that to be the case on the hotter sport watches. Was offered a Senator moonphase just north of $8K, but on a steel SeaQ Panorama on Synthetic grey strap, with discount, still a touch north of $10K.

A steel Seaq Panoramic on rubber with deployant is $11,500 retail as of today, and I don't think you can find a dealer willing to go less than $10K on this watch, at least not around here!

When I bought mine last month, they gave me a discount equal to the sales tax. The retail price was $15,100 and that’s about what I paid out the door; even that was a little difficult to get. I do own a couple of Rolex watches, and in my opinion, as a diver watch, the SeaQ blows the submariner out of the water. The quality of this watch is phenomenal. The dial is stunning and the rose gold accents look great.


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[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

I have not found that to be the case on the hotter sport watches. Was offered a Senator moonphase just north of $8K, but on a steel SeaQ Panorama on Synthetic grey strap, with discount, still a touch north of $10K.

A steel Seaq Panoramic on rubber with deployant is $11,500 retail as of today, and I don't think you can find a dealer willing to go less than $10K on this watch, at least not around here!

I purchased the SeaQ 39.5 so not the Panoramic Date and got a 20% discount.

[59_Burst]

Originally Posted by bmock17

When I bought mine last month, they gave me a discount equal to the sales tax. The retail price was $15,100 and that’s about what I paid out the door; even that was a little difficult to get. I do own a couple of Rolex watches, and in my opinion, as a diver watch, the SeaQ blows the submariner out of the water. The quality of this watch is phenomenal. The dial is stunning and the rose gold accents look great.


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Yeah I had a similar experience in February when I was told the entire Seaq line was "Very close to MSRP". Things are changing though- Just this week i inquired about a green faced steel SeaQ Panorama on rubber with buckle, and was told they could "Put a deal together". I think the somewhat softening secondary market is starting to influence retail. I believe we were looking at a pre-tax price closer to $10K than the $11,200 list. With tax would have been right around $11k.

But agreed- not really a fair fight to compare this to a Submariner quality wise- a different league.

[dchang81]

Don't mind the other guy in the photo but the GO is spectacular. Not many watches in my collection get permanent status but this one might.

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by Kalle_Alemania

I see it completely differently. What can Rolex and Blancpain do better with their diving watches? I think the price above the Submariner is fully justified.

Not arguing that the SeaQ doesn't deserve the $10k price. It's just that offering a lower price point would make many many potential dive watch customers to seriously consider buying the SeaQ rather than a Sub.

For any luxury dive watch to succeed, you have to overcome the Sub barrier...give a person a reason to move beyond the obvious choice. That's harder to do when the retail price is equivalent.

[59_Burst]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

Not arguing that the SeaQ doesn't deserve the $10k price. It's just that offering a lower price point would make many many potential dive watch customers to seriously consider buying the SeaQ rather than a Sub.

For any luxury dive watch to succeed, you have to overcome the Sub barrier...give a person a reason to move beyond the obvious choice. That's harder to do when the retail price is equivalent.

Not sure GO's goal is to compete at the Omega/Rolex sports watch price point any more. Seems they are aiming upscale. Certainly the attitude of GO dealers seems to have changed. When I bought my Sports Evolution Chrono 10 years ago they swung me a ridiculous deal- nearly 20% off MSRP and threw in the rubber strap. Today discounts are slimmer and non existent on some models.

For me with both pieces in my hand, there sort of is no comparison. The GO is a much more upscale piece.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

Not sure GO's goal is to compete at the Omega/Rolex sports watch price point any more. Seems they are aiming upscale. Certainly the attitude of GO dealers seems to have changed. When I bought my Sports Evolution Chrono 10 years ago they swung me a ridiculous deal- nearly 20% off MSRP and threw in the rubber strap. Today discounts are slimmer and non existent on some models.

For me with both pieces in my hand, there sort of is no comparison. The GO is a much more upscale piece.

So I know many have no problem paying a high premium to the grey market for Rolex. What about the GO. I see the SeaQ going for approximately 20% off at Jomashop and other Grey market. I bought mine from an authorized dealer with a nice discount but are others using the grey market or prefer to pay more and deal with an AD.

[59_Burst]

Originally Posted by Max7857

So I know many have no problem paying a high premium to the grey market for Rolex. What about the GO. I see the SeaQ going for approximately 20% off at Jomashop and other Grey market. I bought mine from an authorized dealer with a nice discount but are others using the grey market or prefer to pay more and deal with an AD.

Well sure- GO like practically every other high end watchmaker gets a premium for items purchased at the AD with factory warranty- Purchasing at Jomashop or the like you have ZERO factory warranty, just the vendors own warranty.

Not sure Go is going to get Patek/AP/Rolex resale status anytime soon. You take a certain hit upon purchase but then they seem to hold their value. As prices rise at retail a watch purchased today might not look like a terrible investment in 10 years.

I also remember my new $5400 Submariner selling for $4800 on the greys in the not too distant past.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

Well sure- GO like practically every other high end watchmaker gets a premium for items purchased at the AD with factory warranty- Purchasing at Jomashop or the like you have ZERO factory warranty, just the vendors own warranty.

Not sure Go is going to get Patek/AP/Rolex resale status anytime soon. You take a certain hit upon purchase but then they seem to hold their value. As prices rise at retail a watch purchased today might not look like a terrible investment in 10 years.

I also remember my new $5400 Submariner selling for $4800 on the greys in the not too distant past.

As mentioned in my previous post I buy all my watches from an AD and find value in that. However I was curious how others felt. In the case of GO they only offer a 2 year warranty and the likely hood of using it is probably very slim. On most of the SeaQ line the savings from a grey is $1000+ depending on the model so even if a repair was needed during the warranty period a person would probably still come out ahead. Plus I suspect there is a 50/50 chance GO would fix under warranty if the problem were minor and you said the warranty card had been lost. THey seem to be a very customer focused company.

[DVR]

GO is a wonderful brand. I feel very fortunate and happy to have discovered this manufacture in 2021.
2 watches and a third patiently waiting for.

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by DVR

GO is a wonderful brand. I feel very fortunate and happy to have discovered this manufacture in 2021.
2 watches and a third patiently waiting for.

What is the 3rd one you are waiting on?

[ChaseATX]

Still no complaints here.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Still no complaints here.

Looks great! GO is somewhat under appreciated.

[Jerrocop]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Looks great! GO is somewhat under appreciated.

Very appreciated by those who own one. 😉

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Jerrocop

Very appreciated by those who own one. 😉

Agree.

[beshannon]

Glashutte PanoInverse

My review will be upcoming when I have spent more time with the watch and can get better images.

I am beyond thrilled, this is a real special watch for me.


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[59_Burst]

Went into Bucherer in NYC with the intention of buying the green SeaQ Panorama Date, but was somewhat surprised to see the dial is NOT the lovely starburst of the grey or blue dial, but more of a textured matte finish- Still nice but a no go for me- If only it had this finish:

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by beshannon

Glashutte PanoInverse

My review will be upcoming when I have spent more time with the watch and can get better images.

I am beyond thrilled, this is a real special watch for me.


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This is so good.

[Jerrocop]

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

Went into Bucherer in NYC with the intention of buying the green SeaQ Panorama Date, but was somewhat surprised to see the dial is NOT the lovely starburst of the grey or blue dial, but more of a textured matte finish- Still nice but a no go for me

Thanks for the info. I love the sunburst dial on my blue SeaQ, it's a shame that the green isn't but maybe the texture is cool in a different way. Hoping to see one this summer.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by ChaseATX

Still no complaints here.

Sharp. Love this combo

Originally Posted by 59_Burst

Not sure GO's goal is to compete at the Omega/Rolex sports watch price point any more. Seems they are aiming upscale. Certainly the attitude of GO dealers seems to have changed. When I bought my Sports Evolution Chrono 10 years ago they swung me a ridiculous deal- nearly 20% off MSRP and threw in the rubber strap. Today discounts are slimmer and non existent on some models.

For me with both pieces in my hand, there sort of is no comparison. The GO is a much more upscale piece.

Completely agree, the SEAQ is a superior watch in every way that I value. I do not need a dive watch but if they were to make the SEAQ a GMT, I would sell my BLNR in a heartbeat

[beshannon]

Tried this on and love it. Apologies for the image the watch is still plastic wrapped



This one has me thinking about my next collection change.


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[MichelleP]

SeaQ today



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