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Glashütte Original

Some G.O Chronograph movements, manual winding.

 

I am more and more paying attention to manual winding chronographs from G.O.

The PanoGraph:

 

The PanoRetroGraph:

 

The Rattrapante:

 

All three interesting and original manual Chronographs, I think everybody will agree on that.

Now, if we consider the finish of the movement, I would rate the Rattrapante, first, then the PanoRetrograph, and last, the Panograph.

Here, I focused on the shape of the bridges, which I find more sophisticated on the two first, with a strong preference for the Rattrapante movement.

Even if these three have and share an evident air de famillle.

I am studying these calibers right now, and I guess it will take me a long time before being able to fully appreciate them; but why not discussing them, already?

What do you think about them? What are your feelings?

Best,

Nicolas

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Close to my heart...

 
By: Tim Jackson : June 10th, 2015-14:58
I used to own a Panograph, loved it and unfortunately it went in a time of great need to a better home. A shame as it was one of my favourite pieces in the collection during that period. The pushers were smooth and the unusual 30 minute sectoral counter i... 

I love the concept of the PanoGraph, and yes, more affordable than the Retro.

 
By: amanico : June 10th, 2015-22:55
Still, if I am in the hunt for a top manual winding Chrono, the " Retro " may be the solution. Going for the best.... ;) Best, and thanks for your input, Tim. Nicolas

Very happy

 
By: stromer : June 10th, 2015-14:59
to say hello to you in our modest G.O. virtual home, my friend. Well, to me the PanoRetroGraph is the king of G.O.s Chronograph movements. It is not so much about finishing but more about the overall concept and about the beauty of the movement layout. I ... 

Yes, this is the comparison with the " Retro " which kills the Pano a bit, indeed.

 
By: amanico : June 10th, 2015-22:58
I mean, the comparison between the two movements, because the concept, in both cases, is great. Yes, I have a soft spot for the Rattrapante, ther are not so many ( all brands included ) in the market, currently. And the movement is top. I still have to de... 

Never seen one in the metal but,

 
By: 4Js : June 10th, 2015-15:37
in all fairness, I only seriously looked at the piece that allows the minutes to be set exact So with your post, I googled the watch. I thought the movement of the panoretrograoh looks real nice. Well when I found the dial side, WHOA! As we all know, blac...  

Welcome to the Club, Joe. It was not fair that I was the only one to suffer, was it?

 
By: amanico : June 10th, 2015-23:16
;) Now you understand why I love that one so much. 2 issues: The value, the scarcity. They are not that easy to find... Best, my friend. Vlad.

These GP's are a combination of both

 
By: kolosstt : June 10th, 2015-22:15
For me, first class movements and their exclusive dial layouts. Will await what your studies find out and how this discussion progresses. Best regards,

It was inevitable, Nicolas . . .

 
By: Dr No : June 11th, 2015-09:43
. . . I've long felt this day would come. My suggestion, for what it's worth, is to get hands-on experience with these calibers. Photos and diagrams are worthwhile up to a point, but they'll never transmit the tactility G O imbues into them. There's no ne...  

PanoRetro...!

 
By: massi. : June 12th, 2015-14:27
You know my soft spot for the PanoRetroGraph... Anyway in my opinion the best side of these watches remains the backside: the dials design is far from the ones of the movements, apart the new Panograph that I love the most for its wonderful dial but... It... 

When the Panograph was launched in 2002, it was speculated ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : June 17th, 2015-02:51
... that the name plate screwed into that empty space would indicate an automatic variant to follow conclusion of the German "Uhrenmagazin": "The days of the modular movement cal. 39-31 in the Glashütte Original chrongraphs could be limited." That was, a... 

Wow I didn't know

 
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : June 17th, 2015-06:52
That GO has such beautiful chrono movements. Thanks for sharing Nico. Time for me to hit the stores to have a closer look Cheers Robin