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Marlene Dietrich, Braun and Volkswagen comes to mind.

 


Beyond the overt German connection, there is lotsa "correlation"

Marlene Dietrich, not just the actress, but her acting In Morroco, the only film she was nominated for an Oscar, despite her mono liners. She didn't speak much English then, and still a sensation cinematically. Just like GO, not much marketing communications.

Braun, not just the brand, but like a Braun shaver. Braun shavers are a market leader, amongst the best of electric shavers, with it's rotating head etc. But sadly, boring. In many ways, GO just doesn't excite!!! Whilst everyone would agree it's a fantastic product etc, it just doesn't cause much excitement!

Volkswagen, not just the VW brand, but Passats and Phaetons. The Pano range is like the Passats...many variants, always reliable. The chronometer is like the phaeton....superb engineering, but never the Merc S class appeal of a Lange.

Just for the record, my fav actress from that era is Marlene, and I use a Braun shaver, and I prefer the Phaeton over the S class. And I saw Arthur leaving Swatch group offices earlier wink-

Best,

Horo

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Here's a game based on Advertising 101 : Who/What is GO to you?

 
By: ArthurSG : February 28th, 2011-00:16
To begin, a declaration, I am in no way commissioned by GO or any brand and have no vested interest in the responses (if any ) I was with a few friends the other day over a cafe and we started talking about GO for some reason... I went on to say GO to me ... 

All I can say is....

 
By: DRMW : February 28th, 2011-01:36
The GO Senator Sixties is bada$$. For me, I don't don't need to associate it with any car, person, or creature. It's just cool. -MW

Excellent question, Arthur. I by and large agree . . .

 
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2011-02:51
. . . with your observation that G O doesn't have an overt image, which is reflected in - and perhaps is - corporate policy. They don't sponsor races, assign brand ambassadors, or otherwise involve themselves in popular events. They are affiliated with cu... 

Very good answer Art.....

 
By: MiniCooper : February 28th, 2011-09:13
Not only for the Audi but also (and more importantly) for the cultural sponsoring.. Film, classical music.... Cheers ps. I noticed that you are now the Zenith moderator... Are you still moderating GO?

Great...

 
By: MiniCooper : February 28th, 2011-09:31
as you have doing an excellent job.... Cheers

Grazi, PP . . .

 
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2011-16:33
. . . your kind words are deeply appreciated.

Quite right, my mechanically inclined friend! . . .

 
By: Dr No : February 28th, 2011-16:31
. . . the last time I worked on a car was when engines had carburetors ;-) . . .

If I should try............

 
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : February 28th, 2011-12:31
As for what the GO is to me so I would say the highest perfection . Sometimes it feels overworked as it is not possible to find a line from the cutting tool or cutter which differs from the others . So sometimes it is not feeling handmade without CNC mach... 

Understated quality...

 
By: =RWK= : February 28th, 2011-19:47
and faithfulness to tradational watch making and designs. While not being afraid to be modern where needed, as well. -- Richard. This message has been edited by =RWK= on 2011-02-28 19:51:18

LOL...

 
By: =RWK= : March 4th, 2011-12:21
Uxbridge : By God, sir, I've lost my leg! Wellington : By God, sir, so you have!

Marlene Dietrich, Braun and Volkswagen comes to mind.

 
By: Hororgasm : February 28th, 2011-20:48
Beyond the overt German connection, there is lotsa "correlation" Marlene Dietrich, not just the actress, but her acting In Morroco, the only film she was nominated for an Oscar, despite her mono liners. She didn't speak much English then, and still a sens... 

Actually I think this is why I like GO so much at this point in time

 
By: nekok : March 1st, 2011-13:09
Imo the quality and designs of GO are as nice as Lange, I find them maybe even a little more original and daring this last year at least. Quite a few really winning watches. With movements that are really excellent and almost all parts made in house or ne... 

description of my recently sold perp. sums it up for me...

 
By: bart1 : March 5th, 2011-03:14
This watch is the ultimate –the Porsche of perpetuals –one of a specially commissioned, never to be repeated, limited run (sold-out) of just 20. It’s dressy, sporty & classy, -not flashy. Beautiful, reliable & functional. Wear-anywhere, do-anything. A Por... 

However....

 
By: MiniCooper : March 6th, 2011-00:34
One is not permitted to have a watch for sale and write on a thread positive things about it... (especially when the text is identical to that of the sale...) It is considered shilling.... A moderator could have a look, but your practice is not the the sp... 

perhaps you did not understand...

 
By: bart1 : March 6th, 2011-09:08
none of my watches are for sale. The description was one that I wrote back when I had a watch for sale -it simply was a descriptive of my thoughts about Glashutte & I employed it as a convenience -my prior post was in answer to your prior comment -which I... 

Hi, PP - I don't believe there's cause for concern . . .

 
By: Dr No : March 6th, 2011-11:02
. . . as Bart has sold the listed Senator Navigator perpetual some weeks ago. I'll be sending a private message asking that he update the listing to reflect the "Sold" condition. Btw, I've met Bart on several occasions, and know him to be a gentleman as w... 

Thank you....

 
By: MiniCooper : March 7th, 2011-00:54
Glad to know that it was a misunderstanding.... As you know there are many that try to abuse our community... For example the is/was a person promoting a Polish FF.... Cheers