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themast · 10 July 2016, 09:22 AM

Hello everybody,

I wanted to start a thread where all Glashutte Original fans, admirers, and owners could share pictures, opinions, and thoughts on this exquisite manufacture.

I will start with photographs of my PanoMaticLunar, reference 1-90-02-42-32-05 , silver dial. This is my first and only GO and I love it for its dial configuration, size, and movement decorations.

Share yours (or the one you would love to add to your collection)!

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Gibson45 · 10 July 2016, 10:29 AM

beautiful watch- how does it wear on your wrist?

themast · 10 July 2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibson45

beautiful watch- how does it wear on your wrist?

I have a flat wrist that can accommodate 42-44 mm watches (sorry never measured the circumference). The PML is a thick watch and it works great with my style. I have used it with a suit and, although it tends to peek out from the cuff it works for me.

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explodingtaco · 10 July 2016, 11:28 PM

Maybe a German forum to go with the other non-Rolex would be cool.

As far as thickness most German watches are thinker because they build their movements with plates both front and back.

Have a look at the second video here (the first is good as well):

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/joel-mch...eal-watch-guy/

themast · 11 July 2016, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Maybe a German forum to go with the other non-Rolex would be cool.

As far as thickness most German watches are thinker because they build their movements with plates both front and back.

Have a look at the second video here (the first is good as well):

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/joel-mch...eal-watch-guy/

Thank you for sharing the link. I hope we will be able to keep populating this thread with this kind of content.

Link to the CEO interview below

WN1437 · 15 July 2016, 06:55 AM

Just show my support to the thread...

PML is also my only GO....

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themast · 16 July 2016, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WN1437

Just show my support to the thread...

PML is also my only GO....

Thank you for your contribution. I suspect PML and PanoReserve will be heavily represented in this thread (Jocke, where are you!?) but I hope to see also a lot of 70s and perhaps some more special pieces...

Come on gents, don't be shy!

Jocke · 16 July 2016, 02:08 AM

Here is my current Glashütte Original collection.

Glashütte PanoMaticLunar

Glashütte Sport Evolution

Glashütte PanoInverse

Glashütte Senator Chronograph

A few old ones.

themast · 16 July 2016, 06:03 AM

Thank you Jocke for posting.

Regarding the older pieces, can you elaborate a bit more on their history? These are from the Soviet time I take. How did it work then? Everything was done in the town of Glashutte? Do these pieces bear a specific significance with respect to Glashutte Original history?

Jocke · 16 July 2016, 07:04 PM

Glashütte The Story

The story behind Glashüttes watchmaking begins in 1845 when Ferdinand Adolph Lange was awarded a state loan and was
able to establish Glashütte watch factory. He took advantage of his master Ernest Kasiske, Ludwig Strasser and Ludwig Strasser,
who all joined the company.

After Ferdinand Adolph Lange's death in 1875, founded the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Moritz Grossman, who was also connected
to Glashütte. This led to Glashüttes goodwill and reputation grew. Man had now made known Glashütte as a manufacturer of high
quality and traditional, yet innovative, mechanical watches.

Glashütte realized that the exclusive watches produced were not available economically to a wider audience. Therefore, established
by John Glashütte Dürrstein 1893 Glashütter Uhrenfabrik union. This meant that it could now produce less expensive Glashütte watches
not containing precious metals, but still kept the high quality Glashütte was known for.

From these schools came several watchmakers to occur in the same area as Glashütte and many of these were working together in
different configurations. Name Glashütte Original was first used in 1921. During World War II classified Glashüttes watch manufacturers
as part of the war industry, and after the war expropriated many manufacturers and their factories of the Soviet part of war reparations.

New economic and political realities led to most manufacturers Glashütte area in 1951 formed the conglomerate VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe.
The German reunification in 1990 led to Glashütte Original could regain its old factories and its position as a reputed manufacturer. The release
of Karree series Glashütte Original's rectangular watch, marked the relaunch of Glashütte Original as one of the world's leading watchmaker.

The company VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe renamed Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe GmbH. Other companies in Glashütte area remained independent
manufacturers: Lange & Sohne, Glashütte Original, Union Glashütte, Nomos and Glashütte SA & Moritz Grossman.

swatty · 16 July 2016, 07:23 PM

Interesting, thanks Jocke

themast · 17 July 2016, 12:58 PM

Jocke, thank you for your post.

Were your vintage pieces produced by what it is today Glashutte Original?

What I do not understand regarding the Soviet time is whether the different brands (GO, Lange, Mhule, etc) still had an independent production or not. Are there watches from the 70s with "Lange" on the dial?

subtona · 17 July 2016, 01:13 PM

Great looking watches

mps354 · 18 July 2016, 01:27 AM

I've always like their moon phase models

Fredrik · 18 July 2016, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by themast

Are there watches from the 70s with "Lange" on the dial?

No, they were resurrected in the early 90s.

Jocke · 18 July 2016, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themast

Jocke, thank you for your post.

Were your vintage pieces produced by what it is today Glashutte Original?

What I do not understand regarding the Soviet time is whether the different brands (GO, Lange, Mhule, etc) still had an independent production or not. Are there watches from the 70s with "Lange" on the dial?

There was a lot of constulations in Glashütte between the WW2 and to the Wall fell so I can't answer exactly your question.
I believe they start using the name Glashütte Original in 1994.

Lange made watches between 1845-1948 and resumed operations after the Wall fell in 1989 when Richmond Group shot into a lot of money.
I believe is was 1994 the start to deliver wristwatches.

improviz · 18 July 2016, 10:58 AM

Soleless Shoes · 18 July 2016, 11:17 PM

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themast · 19 July 2016, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

There was a lot of constulations in Glashütte between the WW2 and to the Wall fell so I can't answer exactly your question.
I believe they start using the name Glashütte Original in 1994.

Lange made watches between 1845-1948 and resumed operations after the Wall fell in 1989 when Richmond Group shot into a lot of money.
I believe is was 1994 the start to deliver wristwatches.

Mmmhhh, now I am getting interested in this matter. I will do more research and update the thread when I gather enough info.
What I am after is how the business was run under the Soviets. Were all the local shops making watches under one name? Were they each doing only one part of the watch?

themast · 19 July 2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Soleless Shoes

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Not familiar with this model. Is it a Senator?

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Originally Posted by improviz

Nice!

improviz · 19 July 2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

Nice!

Thanks!

PJ S · 19 July 2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

Not familiar with this model. Is it a Senator?

Yes, a Platinum 50-piece Limited Edition.

mdgrwl · 20 July 2016, 06:06 AM

Love me some GO! The Quintessential line especially

IGotId · 20 July 2016, 12:41 PM

This one is my favorite, if only it was 2-4mm smaller!

themast · 20 July 2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by IGotId

This one is my favorite, if only it was 2-4mm smaller!

Love the observer!

DavidSW has one for sale and I have been eyeing it... I am not in the market now but it remains a very attractive piece.

The new Senator Chronometer in blue is another great reference. Although quite unique, I suspect many people will go for other timepieces once they get to that price range. But that is true for any GO in precious metal.

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IGotId · 21 July 2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themast

Love the observer!

DavidSW has one for sale and I have been eyeing it... I am not in the market now but it remains a very attractive piece.

The new Senator Chronometer in blue is another great reference. Although quite unique, I suspect many people will go for other timepieces once they get to that price range. But that is true for any GO in precious metal.

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I love that one too just not a fan of precious metal watches!

themast · 30 July 2016, 09:53 PM

Needed to bump this one, but not without adding a picture

Have a great week end everybody!

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Java · 31 July 2016, 11:37 AM

Here's my RG Calendar week

Fiery · 31 July 2016, 05:11 PM

Does anyone have experience buying (or getting a quote) in GO Boutiques? I'm planning to visit a place soon where there's a GO Boutique, and wondering where GO stands on the watch boutique scale. Do they have strict 0% discount policy like Omega Boutiques, or negotiations work like with regular GO ADs? (like how AP Boutiques worked a few years ago) I'm not sure what to expect in the GO Boutique, but in the same town GO withdrew from all regular GO ADs, so my only chance is to go to the boutique. BTW, I'd be shopping for a Seventies Panorama Date, so I'm not looking for a boutique-exclusive piece. Any insights would be hugely appreciated

vman · 31 July 2016, 05:18 PM

I have not been to a GO boutique, but Swatch boutiques that carry GO seem to be less than enthusiastic about discounts. I have not negotiated, though, as I already have a watch. I base my thoughts on the overall conversations about pricing.

Congrats on your GO 70s choice. If you plan to change straps or go from a bracelet to a strap, be prepared to either take the watch to a knowledgeable AD or buy a special tool that allows you to remove friction based pins. You do not want to hammer those out.

10 July 2016, 09:22 AM	#1
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	The Glashütte Original Thread - Including Pics Hello everybody, I wanted to start a thread where all Glashutte Original fans, admirers, and owners could share pictures, opinions, and thoughts on this exquisite manufacture. I will start with photographs of my PanoMaticLunar, reference 1-90-02-42-32-05 , silver dial. This is my first and only GO and I love it for its dial configuration, size, and movement decorations. Share yours (or the one you would love to add to your collection)! IMG_0326 - Copy.JPG IMG_0331 - Copy.JPG IMG_0336 - Copy.JPG

16 July 2016, 02:08 AM	#8
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Here is my current Glashütte Original collection. Glashütte PanoMaticLunar Glashütte Sport Evolution Glashütte PanoInverse Glashütte Senator Chronograph A few old ones. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

16 July 2016, 07:04 PM	#10
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Glashütte The Story The story behind Glashüttes watchmaking begins in 1845 when Ferdinand Adolph Lange was awarded a state loan and was able to establish Glashütte watch factory. He took advantage of his master Ernest Kasiske, Ludwig Strasser and Ludwig Strasser, who all joined the company. After Ferdinand Adolph Lange's death in 1875, founded the Deutsche Uhrmacherschule Moritz Grossman, who was also connected to Glashütte. This led to Glashüttes goodwill and reputation grew. Man had now made known Glashütte as a manufacturer of high quality and traditional, yet innovative, mechanical watches. Glashütte realized that the exclusive watches produced were not available economically to a wider audience. Therefore, established by John Glashütte Dürrstein 1893 Glashütter Uhrenfabrik union. This meant that it could now produce less expensive Glashütte watches not containing precious metals, but still kept the high quality Glashütte was known for. From these schools came several watchmakers to occur in the same area as Glashütte and many of these were working together in different configurations. Name Glashütte Original was first used in 1921. During World War II classified Glashüttes watch manufacturers as part of the war industry, and after the war expropriated many manufacturers and their factories of the Soviet part of war reparations. New economic and political realities led to most manufacturers Glashütte area in 1951 formed the conglomerate VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe. The German reunification in 1990 led to Glashütte Original could regain its old factories and its position as a reputed manufacturer. The release of Karree series Glashütte Original's rectangular watch, marked the relaunch of Glashütte Original as one of the world's leading watchmaker. The company VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe renamed Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe GmbH. Other companies in Glashütte area remained independent manufacturers: Lange & Sohne, Glashütte Original, Union Glashütte, Nomos and Glashütte SA & Moritz Grossman. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

17 July 2016, 01:13 PM	#13
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,492	Great looking watches __________________

18 July 2016, 10:58 AM	#17
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	__________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

10 July 2016, 10:29 AM	#2
Gibson45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: New York Posts: 36	beautiful watch- how does it wear on your wrist?

10 July 2016, 11:28 PM	#4
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Maybe a German forum to go with the other non-Rolex would be cool. As far as thickness most German watches are thinker because they build their movements with plates both front and back. Have a look at the second video here (the first is good as well): http://www.ablogtowatch.com/joel-mch...eal-watch-guy/

15 July 2016, 06:55 AM	#6
WN1437 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HK Watch: Rolex 116515ln Posts: 27	Just show my support to the thread... PML is also my only GO.... GO.jpg

16 July 2016, 06:03 AM	#9
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Thank you Jocke for posting. Regarding the older pieces, can you elaborate a bit more on their history? These are from the Soviet time I take. How did it work then? Everything was done in the town of Glashutte? Do these pieces bear a specific significance with respect to Glashutte Original history?

16 July 2016, 07:23 PM	#11
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,414	Interesting, thanks Jocke

17 July 2016, 12:58 PM	#12
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Jocke, thank you for your post. Were your vintage pieces produced by what it is today Glashutte Original? What I do not understand regarding the Soviet time is whether the different brands (GO, Lange, Mhule, etc) still had an independent production or not. Are there watches from the 70s with "Lange" on the dial?

18 July 2016, 01:27 AM	#14
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,089	I've always like their moon phase models

18 July 2016, 11:17 PM	#18
Soleless Shoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Rich Location: United States Posts: 302	GO_Platinum.jpg

20 July 2016, 06:06 AM	#23
mdgrwl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US East Coast Watch: Dealer Posts: 15,439	Love me some GO! The Quintessential line especially

20 July 2016, 12:41 PM	#24
IGotId "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Adnan Location: NoVA Posts: 458	This one is my favorite, if only it was 2-4mm smaller!

30 July 2016, 09:53 PM	#27
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Needed to bump this one, but not without adding a picture Have a great week end everybody! image.jpg

31 July 2016, 11:37 AM	#28
Java "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Tim Location: Bangkok Watch: Lots Posts: 521	Here's my RG Calendar week __________________ You don't buy a great watch to tell the time, any more than you would buy a fast car because you're in a hurry.

31 July 2016, 05:11 PM	#29
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Does anyone have experience buying (or getting a quote) in GO Boutiques? I'm planning to visit a place soon where there's a GO Boutique, and wondering where GO stands on the watch boutique scale. Do they have strict 0% discount policy like Omega Boutiques, or negotiations work like with regular GO ADs? (like how AP Boutiques worked a few years ago) I'm not sure what to expect in the GO Boutique, but in the same town GO withdrew from all regular GO ADs, so my only chance is to go to the boutique. BTW, I'd be shopping for a Seventies Panorama Date, so I'm not looking for a boutique-exclusive piece. Any insights would be hugely appreciated __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

31 July 2016, 05:18 PM	#30
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,228	I have not been to a GO boutique, but Swatch boutiques that carry GO seem to be less than enthusiastic about discounts. I have not negotiated, though, as I already have a watch. I base my thoughts on the overall conversations about pricing. Congrats on your GO 70s choice. If you plan to change straps or go from a bracelet to a strap, be prepared to either take the watch to a knowledgeable AD or buy a special tool that allows you to remove friction based pins. You do not want to hammer those out.

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