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Thank you, Cal, for sharing your experience . . .

 

. . . which entirely matches mine.   My first in-the-metal experience with the K P came less than a half-hour after gazing at a new L & S Saxonia, and we must have had precisely the same thoughts.  There's precious little apparent difference in movement finish between the two that can be gathered by the unaided eye.  The K P also exhibits what I refer to as the "AP Millenary phenomenon": the slightly odd shape of the watch when considered on it's own  - either in a picture or in a dealer's showcase - entirely disappears when it's on the wrist.  The overall shape of the watch isn't as immediately compelling as it's predecessor, but it takes on a vibrant and natural appearance when worn.  I'm not sure of which dial color  to go with yet,  but  I'm leaning towards silver mostly because all my other G O's have black or grey dials.  Cordially, Art

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Second impressions of the new Karree Panodate . . .

 
By: Dr No : August 29th, 2007-00:53
. . . with the manual-winding cal 22 introduced this year at Basel . . . let's start with the photos, courtesy of Glashütte Original. The Karree Panodate in gold with a silver dial . . . . . . followed by the steel version . . . . . . both of which I've t...  

I'm seriously infected ...

 
By: GP&MP : August 29th, 2007-14:15
Thank-you, Art, for sharing these beautiful pics. I must admit, I am very attracted by the black dial. I haven't yet seen the new Karrees in the shop-windows here in Germany. So, I will have to visit my AD next Saturday and have a look. Unfortunately, one... 

Karree Panodate

 
By: db darien : August 30th, 2007-10:13
As we speak, I've opened negotiations to purchase of the 18K version of the Senator Karree. My other options are the Jaquet Droz Grande Heure Minute Email Ivoire (J017034202) or the GO Senator Panorama Date (18K - Cal 100). This will be the more "formal/b... 

Well, DB, I've already shown my hand ;-) . . .

 
By: Dr No : August 30th, 2007-23:55
. . . in terms of my preferences, but you're requirements are a bit different than mine. I feel the Karree Panodate is an exceedingly versatile watch in steel but less so in gold, where it leans more decidedly to the formal end of the spectrum. It definit... 

Its beautiful...

 
By: Manutd_MP : September 4th, 2007-19:19
Dear Pals, I dropped by in the GO boutique in KL during lunch time yesterday. Having tried wearing the new karree and inspected the inner beauty of the movement, i find this piece speaks to me dearly. I, for one, would go for the white dial. To me, if you... 

Thank you, Cal, for sharing your experience . . .

 
By: Dr No : September 5th, 2007-08:06
. . . which entirely matches mine. My first in-the-metal experience with the K P came less than a half-hour after gazing at a new L & S Saxonia, and we must have had precisely the same thoughts. There's precious little apparent difference in movement fini... 

Art, I Decided

 
By: db darien : September 5th, 2007-09:08
I take delivery on my 18K gold KS (white dial) this week..... DB

Initial Pics - More to Come

 
By: db darien : September 5th, 2007-22:25
Here are a initial pics of the Senator Karree (with the new 22 Cal movement) I pick up tomorrow. Photos courtesy of my jeweler. Front first.... But the biggest first impression is focused on the presentation of the Cal 22 movement in the display back. Qui...  

Congratulations...

 
By: Manutd_MP : September 6th, 2007-01:08
DB, thanks for showing us the pics. Its really beautiful. Wear it in good health... As i type, i am still thrilled to see the back case of the watch, admiring every detail like the tiny blue screws etc... Art, i may probably have it by end of this year, h... 

Well, it looks like I won't be the second Purist, either, . . .

 
By: Dr No : September 6th, 2007-07:50
. . . to own a K P! I can't spare the funds until next year, so perhaps by then we'll have a K P fan club with dozens of members. Which configuration appeals to you the most, Cal? Cordially, Art