ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
24 February 2024, 03:58 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: South Florida
Watch: Blancpain FF
Posts: 54
|
Glashutte Original PanoMaticLunar -Impressions?
Former "Rolex Only" Kool-Aid drinker, way over the nonsense, eyes now open to amazing other brands. I own a BP Fifty Fathoms which is a great diver.
I can't take my eyes off this GO. Any owners? Impressions? I like this exact combo but the black dial seems hard to find. Thoughts? Thanks. Edited to add ... I know resale is weak, 40 hr. power reserve short, and often looked upon as a poor man's ALS. I don't care. I think the value in this watch for what you get, for the price is a hidden gem.
__________________
A Rolex isn't a flex if you have to check it to see if your lunch break is over. |
24 February 2024, 04:15 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Illinois
Watch: Breguet marine
Posts: 770
|
Have owned around 3 or 4 years wear it super often relative to how many watches I have in rotation and smile every time I put it on. Can't recommend the PML more and that black dial version is incredible looking I'm VERY tempted to consider that as well some day.
__________________
Breguet 5547BB Marine Alarm, 7067 Tradition, 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Complete Calendar Glashutte Original PanomaticLunar |
24 February 2024, 04:22 AM | #3 |
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,940
|
I owned a Panomatic Lunar and a Lange 1 at the same time.
I liked and wore the Panomatic Lunar more often. The dial was simply much better executed. The date disc for example, is not all wonky like on Lange. The one thing is the thickness due to being an auto...but its not anything crazy. Overall would recommend strongly. It's basically a better designed Lange without extensive hand finishing. At current used prices, Lange isn't even worth the premium IMO. |
24 February 2024, 06:25 AM | #4 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Croatia
Posts: 511
|
Quote:
Sent from my SM-A415F using Tapatalk |
|
24 February 2024, 07:21 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Bay Area
Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial
Posts: 4,562
|
I had the green dial version and it’s a beautiful watch.
Agree with others on the date. I also think it fits a smaller wrist better with the shorter lugs compared to ALS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Michelle |
24 February 2024, 07:14 PM | #6 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 6,116
|
I’ve never tried one, but I’d certainly take a closer look when it’s time to start buying again. The dial execution is exquisite and as said previously the date position certainly more aligned than AL!!
__________________
@imrootbeer7 |
24 February 2024, 07:22 PM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Knackers
Location: NI/Aust/USA
Watch: and wait
Posts: 3,255
|
Great watches but I have always thought they are chasing ALS when they could run on their own.
__________________
The educated often only know what they have read or been lectured on. |
24 February 2024, 09:08 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: UK
Posts: 1
|
The GO PanoMaticLunar is a beautiful watch. Will hopefully add the green dial to the collection soon!
|
24 February 2024, 11:39 PM | #9 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 47,174
|
Great looking watches but with no AD close by to check them out I will admire from afar.
|
24 February 2024, 11:42 PM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 262
|
The PML is a great watch!
That said, I purchased with the Panoreserve because the PML was too thick for me. I later acquired a Lange 1. The Lange 1 has better movement finishing. Make no mistake though, the Panoreserve has phenomenal movement finishing. It also has a better--single plane--date display and, IMO, a better way to set same (its date is set from the crown, whereas the L1 date must be set from the button at 10:00). I wear both the L1 and the Panoreserve with pride
__________________
Lange Lange 1 ref. 191.021 | Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15500 | Breguet Classique ref. 5177BB | Glashütte Original Panoreserve | Breitling Navitimer 01 Limited Edition |
25 February 2024, 10:03 AM | #11 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Wayne
Location: Colorado
Posts: 154
|
Quote:
I prefer the size of the L1 over the size of the PML, though i think both are very attractive watches. The reserve is more attractive to me as i prefer the manual wind, thickness, and movement appearance on it over the Lunar. I think the rose gold/ blue dial Glashuttes are so very good looking. Perhaps i will give the reserve another look. |
|
25 February 2024, 10:10 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Chicago
Posts: 222
|
It is thicker than the Lange but it is still a very nice watch. It is in stainless steel which is nice as it does not scratch as easily as gold.
|
25 February 2024, 10:34 AM | #13 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Somewhere in Asia
Watch: Anything ticks!
Posts: 276
|
Quote:
I have seen the black, white/silver and blue dial versions but not this green yet. Thanks for sharing! |
|
25 February 2024, 01:20 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Taiwan
Posts: 30
|
my green say hello
|
26 February 2024, 07:26 AM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: USA/UK
Posts: 1,370
|
is there a salmon dial version? m Heard that is nice.
|
26 February 2024, 08:00 AM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: mississippi river
Posts: 3,104
|
I like both the GO an ALS in photos, but was disappointed with the size of the (I guess sub-) dials when I saw it in person.
So, a must see in person, before you purchase. |
26 February 2024, 09:02 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Real Name: Dave
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 53
|
I purchased a GO panomaticlunar and it’s my first German made wristwatch. Very happy with it. I purchased it because I couldn’t get the Rolex watches I wanted when I wanted. I purchased my omega speedy in the same fashion. I am starting to get into other brands now. The only weird thing is the rotor seems really loud. But I love the look of it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
26 February 2024, 09:28 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Wayne
Location: Colorado
Posts: 154
|
|
26 February 2024, 11:32 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Good ones
Posts: 8,400
|
After looking at a new Lange 1 that cost $44.7, the PML seems like a rational solution.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.