The Glashütte Original Thread - Including Pics

[themast]

A touch of color on a rainy day

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[kbar]

Picked up this one few days ago. Absolutely love It.
I was looking at getting a pano when this one caught my eye

[themast]

Originally Posted by kbar

Picked up this one few days ago. Absolutely love It.
I was looking at getting a pano when this one caught my eye

Congratulations. Very elegant and clean design.

[themast]

Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition released at Basel 2018

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gl...on-introducing

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[PJ S]

Ah… now that is quite intriguing.
Quilted guilloche base plate.

[Jocke]

Senator Chronograph Panorama Date



Effortless elegance in black and white from Glashütte Original

It takes a certain kind of man to wear a watch as casually elegant as this new version of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date: A true gentleman with a taste for quality and class, bold yet understated, knowing how to persuade and lead. These were the attributes the designers had in mind when developing the newest addition to the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date family. Glashütte Original now presents a new stainless steel version of the successful model with striking black and white contrasts.







Glashütte Original premiered its integrated chronograph movement Calibre 37 at Baselworld four years ago. With initial appearances in platinum and red gold, the new column wheel chronograph’s functional design, exquisite precision and reliable performance earned it immediate acclaim. The debut versions of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date were followed in 2017 by a stainless steel model featuring a deep black dial and luminous blue Super-LumiNova highlights.



Black and white elegance for the man of taste

For Baselworld 2018, the Saxon manufactory presents a new stainless steel version of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date, sure to catch the eye of style-conscious men and women with the high-contrast elegance of its contemporary design: A clear white dial sets off fascinating details presented in deep black. Distinctive by day, the black hour, minute and stop seconds hands, indexes and Roman numerals at hours 6 and 12 become luminous in the dark: Super-LumiNova highlights emit a glowing green light, permitting excellent legibility during night hours.



Handcrafted by the watchmaker’s experts in Pforzheim, the dial speaks the language of contemporary design, made for the man of refined tastes and effortless style. The design reprises the Senator line’s characteristic symmetry, with 30-minute and 12-hour counters complemented by a small seconds dial. The harmonious arrangement of the three chronograph displays is enhanced by the power reserve indicator placed within the small seconds dial. The pure and legible design is enhanced by Glashütte Original’s signature Panorama Date, positioned below the chronograph counter and small seconds triad. In this characteristic feature, the two numeric date discs are mounted at the same level, rendering a central separation bar superfluous and enabling the smooth and impressive display of the date.



The new version of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date presents an alternately polished and satin-brushed 42 mm stainless steel case, enhancing the cool and sporty elegance of this latest addition to the Senator line. A selection of refined straps allows the owner to reveal yet another facet of his personal style: the brown calfskin model is sewn with off-white thread. A second strap in black rubber is adorned with a lightly textured, laser-cut decoration; both calfskin and rubber versions are available with fold-over clasp or traditional pin buckle closures. A third bracelet, fashioned in polished and satin-brushed stainless steel, is easily adjusted for optimal comfort using the patented, innovative closure, which offers eight separate settings across eight millimetres. A double security mechanism with two buttons on either side prevents accidental opening of the clasp.





Calibre 37: exceptionally robust and reliable

The heart of the Senator Chronograph Panorama Date is the Calibre 37-01 chronograph movement with flyback mechanism and 12-hour chronograph counter. The robust build of the column-wheel chronograph makes for exceptional reliability in day-to-day use. Easy to operate, its excellent rate performance guarantees remarkable precision. With a power reserve of 70 hours, this automatic movement is an exemplary addition to a series of outstanding chronographs from Glashütte Original. Like the man who wears it, self-assured and stylish in every respect.







Excellence in blue, silver grey and white



Glashütte Original extends Senator Excellence line



Glashütte Original's Senator Excellence line stands for exceptional quality in classic design. The German watchmaker has given its Senator Excellence Panorama Date and Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase a new look, lending this successful line the distinctive cachet of modern design.













Two excellent timepieces from Glashütte Original step out in Basel with a striking new look: This spring the Saxon manufactory presents the Senator Excellence Panorama Date and the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase in three new versions apiece – all destined for the style-conscious gentleman. Following the debut of initial versions in a classic style, the watches are now available in blue, silver grey and white, mounted in slightly bigger 42 mm stainless steel cases. With this contemporary, elegant design the brand extends its successful Senator Excellence line, which is based on the award-winning Calibre 36 automatic movement.

Small changes, big impact

The new models underscore once again the Saxon watchmaker's exceptional dial competencies. After all, each colourful new face is the product of an elaborate galvanisation and finishing process performed in Glashütte Original's in-house dial manufactory in Pforzheim. The galvanic blue dial features a refined sunray decoration, the galvanic silver-grey dial is enhanced by a delicate vertically brushed finish and the smooth matte surface of the lacquered white dial version makes a splendid impression.





In Pforzheim, superb craft skill and dedication to detail also guide the integration of the moon phase and Glashütte Original Panorama Date in the dial. And last, but not least, the Pforzheim experts mount the characteristic appliques, contributing in the process to the lasting impression made by this watch – despite having been stripped down to pure essentials. Striking white gold indexes and colour-matched, clear and dynamic sword-shaped hour and minute hands complete the harmonious appearance of the new timepieces, forming an elegant unity.

Proven quality times two







Thus, while the Senator Excellence Panorama Date and the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase appear in a new outfit, continuity reigns within. And for good reason: The Calibre 36 – here in versions 36-03 with the Panorama Date and 36-04 with the Panorama Date and moon phase – has already made a name for itself as the epitome of excellence in watchmaking. Introduced in 2016, the manufactory made movement, reduced to the essentials, forms the heart of the entire line.

The Calibre 36 has set new standards with respect to ease of use, particularly evident in these characteristic Glashütte Original complications. Both the Glashütte Original Panorama Date and the moon phase are set using the crown, which makes an additional corrector on the case unnecessary.







Like all other Senator Excellence models, these most recent versions guarantee an exceptional standard of quality. Every single one of these watches bears a special engraving in the form of a “Q” on the case back, to be read as a promise. Together with an individual examination certificate, the Q guarantees the owner that his watch meets the highest standards with respect to stability, running time, precision and aesthetics, and that it has been thoroughly tested over the course of 24 days – under conditions even more demanding than those governing German chronometer certification testing.

Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar - Limited Edition



A clear view of the refined art of engineering



The latest addition to the Senator Excellence family reveals the beauty and refined character of the movement to its full extent. The skeletonized dial of the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar - Limited Edition offers deep insights into the mechanism within. From the moment it was launched in 2016, the innovative Calibre 36 set new standards in terms of precision, stability, running time and beauty. The new special edition takes up this central theme. Limited to 100 pieces, the new model lends the classic perpetual calendar a contemporary appearance.

A combination of traditional arts and modern design

Skeletonizing – the cutting of delicate openings in individual components – has long been a fixture of the repertoire of a master watchmaker. Now Glashütte Original has made use of this technique to implement a fresh, modern design. Finely cut out from within the generous dimensions of the matte grey dial ring are the Panorama Date, moon phase, weekday, month and leap year displays, each accented discreetly with a stepped frame.



The central cut-out shifts the centre of attention to the technical aspects of the galvanic grey module cover plate, whose openings reveal the interplay of the calendar discs. An elaborate guilloche decoration adorns the movement's cover plate, its sweeping lines broken only by individual red jewels. The guilloche decoration is crafted by hand in the watchmaker's own dial manufactory in Pforzheim. In the process, traditional guilloche patterning tools are used to incise finely drawn geometric figures in the dial. Depending on how the light falls on the dial, the shimmering pattern takes on a very different appearance.

A contemporary presentation of classic complications

There is good reason to consider the perpetual calendar one of the most challenging complications in the art of watchmaking. Thanks to its sophisticated mechanism it displays, along with hours, minutes and seconds, the day of the week, month, moon phase and leap year – all the while taking the lengths of the different months into account. In theory, at least, no manual correction will be required until the year 2100. Two characteristic complications have been added, the Panorama Date and the exquisitely crafted moon phase. The Panorama Date presents its large-format numerals on the same plane and without a vertical separation bar, while silver stars are set off against the moon phase display's dark blue night sky.



A modern composition in blue and grey

In terms of colour, too, the Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar - Limited Edition is anchored firmly in the 21st century. Set within a 42 mm white gold case, the matte grey dial ring with rhodium plated and polished index appliques and the galvanic grey module cover encounter blue accents. Among the latter are the dark blue Louisiana alligator leather strap, traditional blued hands, the moon phase display's galvanic blue night sky, along with the printed blue minute numerals on the railroad chapter ring, and the leap year indicator. Through the sapphire crystal on the back of the watch, one can observe the finely finished 36-02 automatic movement, which features a power reserve of at least 100 hours.





An excellent, standard-setting movement

All models in the Senator Excellence family feature exceptional quality with respect to precision, stability, running time and beauty. And all provide proof of this claim in the form of an exclusive certificate confirming that each Senator Excellence timepiece has been thoroughly tested for 24 days in Saxon manufactory. An exclusive online portal also provides each watch's owner access to comprehensive information regarding the various testing procedures, together with comprehensive test results for the watch.







Glashütte Original presents cool retro chic in stylish green



The new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date models

It’s tempting, is it not? To recall the days when one could take his own sweet time to choose and enjoy a thing of beauty. The 1960s have inspired this year's annual edition – two dazzling, desirable additions to the Sixties Collection from Glashütte Original: the new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date, with stunning green dégradé dials crafted in the watchmaker’s own dial manufactory, which will only be available for a limited period of one year.





Made for the man and woman with an appreciative eye for exceptional objects from eras when most were made by hand from the finest materials available. A person of culture and refined tastes who values iconic pieces from iconic brands that live on in the present. A culture that saw a wealth of innovation in everything from watchmaking to furniture, music and fashion.



A fan of iconic Sixties design, its geometric forms and eye-catching colours, he’s well aware of the inspirational Spezimatic, made in Glashütte in the swinging sixties and presented in a series of sought-after models that still breath the spirit of the times. And for all these reasons he’s taking a long, appreciative look today at the Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date, the most recent enhancements of the Sixties collection from Glashütte Original.



The real thing

The domed sapphire crystals, curved hands and idiosyncratic Arabic numerals are signature features of the Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date. What most strikes the eye is the dazzling, seductive, retro-cool green of the dial. Its unusual “dégradé effect” sees the colour shade from a lighter centre to the darker, domed periphery of the dial.





As a further example of exceptional authenticity: the Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date dials feature a finely textured surface achieved with the use of original tools and methods. With the help of a 60-tonne press the dial blank is imprinted with the intricate pattern of a guilloche stamp.



Known as “dies”, the originals are held in the dial manufactory archives in Pforzheim. As for the dégradé effect, the process begins with the application of a galvanic base coat, followed by layers of coloured lacquer.

In a final step, black lacquer is carefully applied using a special spray gun, which produces – depending on the angle at which the gun is held – an individual colour gradient that renders each dial unique. The lacquered dials are then fired at high temperature to burn in the colour. Connoisseurs of the Saxon watchmaker’s Sixties Iconic and Sixties Iconic Square Collections and their striking coloured dials will doubtless savour this latest addition to the spectrum.



In-house dialmaking expertise

Despite the fact that life in Glashütte in the 1960s was something of a challenge, such exceptional creations as the iconic “Spezimatic” series of mechanical watches saw the light of day. First introduced in 1964, a number of Spezimatic models made use of dials manufactured in Pforzheim. The relationship with Pforzheim, which began more than 50 years ago, was reinforced in 2006 with the purchase of the dialmaker by Swatch Group, and strengthened again when Glashütte Original assumed direct ownership. Today, full integration of the dialmaker's expertise allows Glashütte Original to develop exclusive, contemporary dial designs that meet the watchmaker's extremely high standards of quality.



Manufactory movements

The new Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date are powered by manufactory designed and built automatic movements, the 39-47 and the 39-52, respectively. The signature Glashütte Original Panorama Date is positioned on the central vertical axis in the lower half of the dial. The three-hand model is housed in a polished 39 mm stainless steel case whereas the model with Panorama Date comes in a 42 mm stainless steel case. A black calf-skin strap and pin buckle complete the design. Both timepieces are available in Glashütte Original Boutiques and from selected retailers worldwide only for the limited time of one year.

[themast]

Thanks Jocke for the comprehensive presentation of all 2018 Basel releases!

The new dials for the Senator Excellence look fabulous.

[daveo5]

Glad to see a GO forum. Just recently acquired my first GO. Preowned three subdial senator chronograph non-date. Seconds at three; six(not twelve) hour totalizer with 30 minute and hour marks; thirty minute totalizer at nine. The thing that impresses me is the solid feeling of the watch as a whole. Looking at the movement I'm very knocked out by it's beauty. Further the interest shown by GO's offices in Germany when I registered the watch in my name. Sorry I can't post a photo. The daily rate gain is negligible, less than + 1 second.

[vman]

I'll take that Perpetual Calendar, please ;-) The rest of the release is good, but nothing too exciting.

[McLovin]

My god this company makes some amazing watches. I'm really blown away by the range and yet a consistent DNA. Appreciate the Basel report Jocke

[Thegr8one]

I think the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase is absolutely gorgeous. Curious why there are lume plots on the outside of the dial but no lume in the hands. Am I missing something?

[Foxman2k]

Originally Posted by famatta127

It'll be here next week. Merry Xmas to me!

Any in person pics?

[themast]

Originally Posted by vman

I'll take that Perpetual Calendar, please ;-) The rest of the release is good, but nothing too exciting.

It looks sweet indeed. Not sure I could pull it off (based on my taste and budget) but it does look great.

Originally Posted by McLovin

My god this company makes some amazing watches. I'm really blown away by the range and yet a consistent DNA. Appreciate the Basel report Jocke

It does indeed.

Originally Posted by Thegr8one

I think the Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase is absolutely gorgeous. Curious why there are lume plots on the outside of the dial but no lume in the hands. Am I missing something?

I agree, I want to see that blue dial in person. It looks sublime in pictures and it makes me second guess my interest for the FPJ CB.

Anyway, good observation on the lume scheme. It does not make munch sense to have the lume on the hour markers and not on the hands.
We'll have to see what Jocke reports back from Basel.

Originally Posted by Foxman2k

Any in person pics?

That post is more than 1 year old and the OP never followed up. Hopefully he/she got the PML and is enjoying it!

[Hilly10]

Had this a few weeks now, just love wearing it on a dressy night out.

[themast]

A touch of pink today

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[Phrank]

I thought buying too many antique straight razors was a desperate affliction, but I now recognize them merely as the "gateway" to an even deeper rabbit hole, watches....I can't stop looking at the GO PanoMaticLunar.

...and the plotting begins.

[themast]

Originally Posted by Phrank

I thought buying too many antique straight razors was a desperate affliction, but I now recognize them merely as the "gateway" to an even deeper rabbit hole, watches....I can't stop looking at the GO PanoMaticLunar.

...and the plotting begins.

Although I am obviously biased, the PML is a beautiful reference indeed. See if you can try one on to make sure that the case shape suits your liking.

[smalleq]

I've heard mention of a shorter deployant clasp existing now. Does anyone have any specific info on it? Like how much shorter is it? I haven't been able to find anything specific other than reference numbers for existing watches with a short clasp.

For instance, standard grey Seventies Panorama Date on rubber is reference 2-39-47-12-12-06. Lower on the page it says "Also Available: 2-39-47-12-12-53 (Short clasp)"

The clasp size is by far my least favorite aspect of my Seventies.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by smalleq

I've heard mention of a shorter deployant clasp existing now. Does anyone have any specific info on it? Like how much shorter is it? I haven't been able to find anything specific other than reference numbers for existing watches with a short clasp.

For instance, standard grey Seventies Panorama Date on rubber is reference 2-39-47-12-12-06. Lower on the page it says "Also Available: 2-39-47-12-12-53 (Short clasp)"

The clasp size is by far my least favorite aspect of my Seventies.

Here you have the claps.

[smalleq]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Here you have the claps.

Is that the same as the old butterfly clasp or is that actually a new clasp?

[smalleq]

Sent an email to GO asking them and they came back with the following info:

"Most likely you use our standard sized folding buckle. The segment length of this buckle is 39.0 mm and altogether it is 44.0 mm long. Fortunately, we also have a short version which we recommend for slim wrists with a segment length of 33.6 mm and a total length of 38.0 mm. Here you can see the total length and appearance of the two different buckles:"

[Bouske]

Here is my first GO watch, just got it a few weeks ago. Really liking it so far, I got the GO rubber strap and I think it really fits the watch well.

[ChrisInCharlotte]

Originally Posted by Bouske

Here is my first GO watch, just got it a few weeks ago. Really liking it so far, I got the GO rubber strap and I think it really fits the watch well.

Congratulations, that's an amazing piece. Love the blue lume!

[tryptobphan]

Originally Posted by Bouske

Here is my first GO watch, just got it a few weeks ago. Really liking it so far, I got the GO rubber strap and I think it really fits the watch well.

Really lovely piece. I find that most of the GO watches are too big for my small wrists, but I'm still thinking about one of the Senator models.

[imperio]

I tried on a blue PML on Saturday and it absolutely blew me away. What a stunner! The person showing me the watch lent me his loupe and I think I could have spent the entire afternoon in a chair with a loupe and the watch. I'm going to start saving up for one...

[Jocke]

A new dial that I look at in Bsel this year now is official.

[Bouske]

One from today.

[beshannon]

[Star Ferry]

GO does amazing work and is a deeply underappreciated brand IMO. Maybe some collectors think it a poor man's Lange but far from the truth I think

[scarlet knight]

Originally Posted by themast

A touch of pink today

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Looks great!