Glashütte Original

Admired the brand for a long time but never pull the trigger. Any thoughts on this model from the experts? ...  

It’s a brand I admire as well, however I’m not a fan of this particular watch. The dial layout is good, but a bit too much black for my taste. As I’ve I have gotten older it’s difficult for me to tell the time with this much black.

Love it!

… close to all black models (including Hublot), and this one really looks great!

But two things are still problematic (imo): 1) the hands don't look great 2) most PCs are really finnicky and unreliable (I have no experience with GO calendars)

I have owned severaL GOs, including a Senator that used the same base movement. It was extremely reliable and accurate. If buying from a pre-owned dealer with a one- or two-year warranty, which most offer, I would not hesitate. If buying from a private pa... 

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   Often Perpetuals are rather dressy, which makes them hard for me to wear daily. This understated style and harder than iron material makes daily wear easy. Even the buckle is ceramic, which was unique when this watch came out. It’s fun to chose from...