Glashütte Original

There is a watch we discuss even less than the PanoGraph or PanoRetroGraph, the Rattrapante. A pity, as it is one of these rare manual winding Rattrapante Chronographs, and a well made one. I missed the train on this one. It existed in platinum and in ros...  

While the datograph has their sub dials below

... I sold mine (pt version) because it was very hard to read the time. The contrast between hands and dial is very poor and there is no phase on the edge of the hands so no reflection of light. It drove me crazy so I sold it. Good news: the new owner is ... 

...and a good idea to wear it again. Long time not worn, but I still love it and for me, readability is OK (though right like Stere described). Langes are better in this case...

but could not get over the date placement (also not a fan of the blue cabochon on the crown). Love the size, heft and the movement, for the price, is nice I think. To me in the end it cannot hold a candle to the Double Split although Craig, whose picture ... 

Wearing it today!! I am pleases by the heft and also line the date at this position! There are not many „simple“ rattrapantes with a date in the market (if any??), a very pleasing wear 👍 ...  

...meeting you, it would be my pleasure and hope that this will be possible soon...!!

Platinum with the perfect deep grey, silver, blue, and a little red & black. They make for a striking piece!

...that this amazing timepiece found a reasonable place in your collection! stere