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Yeah, a pity that the timing was not right for you budget-wise.
I know how much ready you are for that watch
Dear Tony,
By: halgedahl : July 7th, 2020-07:32
We all owe you a debt of thanks for this post—a comprehensive exploration of a truly great timepiece. For me, a grail of grails. There are lots of ways t spend one's hard-earned cash, or inherited wealth, as the case may be. But putting aside for a moment...
About perfect now!
By: MichaelC : July 7th, 2020-09:52
I owned the all polished WG version. I traded it some time back but loved the watch. I wanted a brushed caseband which of course the blue dial now offers. The bezel on this LE is amazing, and set against the brushed caseband - WOW. Best version so far. Th...
Subtle improvement to a classic
By: jmpTT : July 8th, 2020-23:42
Great updates on the case, dial and movement, improving on a watch that was already very desirable. This is Glashütte Original’s signature watch and they’ve shown uncommon restraint in terms of limiting the Senator Chronometer to precious metals and only ...
You make a great point.
By: MichaelC : July 9th, 2020-07:00
I remember when this piece was launched, I envisioned a titanium case, back dial, and yellow arabic numerals as a possible combination. Here we are 11 years later and the update last year was minor (a thinner bezel as I recall, I prefer the original one)....
Mine is very fine.
By: stromer : July 9th, 2020-11:00
After it grew a little tired of its fine Alligator shoes which did not exactly fit its Chronometer DNA it asked for something less formal and closer to a ships mahagony and brass. It got a calf skin strap hand made in Bavaria by a little manufacture that ...
Not a bad photo!
By: MichaelC : July 10th, 2020-05:32
Interesting watches to compare. Two tour de force Chronometers, executed so differently. Traditional and modern, classic and sporty. A "chronometer" has always been my favorite type of watch. Simple and legible, accurate. Thanks for reminding me of this s...