Glashütte Original

I searched for a long time MY Pilot Watch.
I considered IWC, but even if I tried many times this last one, I was not convinced.
Yes this is a nice watch, but only one thing disappointed me, the connection between the strap, very narrow,
and the case, very big with its more than 46mm...
So I was hunting MY Pilot Watch...and I found it...
Senator Navigator!
My only last hesitation is to choose between the LE, with its simpler dial, but possible to find???
And this one:







The size is perfect, the comfort on the wrist too.And this look! WOW....Another watch I love!



I'd really aprreciate to have the choice between the display Back and the solid case back, but I really think I'm gonna go on it.

Enjoy!
Nicolas

What does the pusher at 8 o-clock do??

To give you a good explanation with my Horrible English.
You can with the pusher reset to 0 the seconds hand when you want to put your watch to the correct hour...
I tried, and...It worked! LOL

. . . because while you've found the solution for your pilot's watch dilemma, you've inadvertently opened the door for yet another Glashütte Original . . . once you've owned one, the temptation for another is difficult to resist. Congratulations on your Senator Navigator, and thanks very much for posting the photos, especially the wrist shot . . . I tried one on last weekend, and was amazed at how unobtrusive the Navigator is for such a large watch. Cordially, Art

BUT I really appreciate the GO watches.
It's maybe 4 years that I look at them, and that I had the idea to get one, one of these days.
The Karrée is a very nice one, too.
But my favourite, besides this Pilot Watch ,is the Chrono that rings....A real killer look, a stunning dial and an original comlication and presentation + a nice movement....
Sadly I can't be everywhere...

Nicolas

Welcome to our little secret....Glashutte Original.

As Art knows, my head is very much in the same place as yours:

Summer 2007:  Traded in my Ebel for SS G.O. SE Chrono with metal bracelet
Summer 2007:  Traded in my Omega for a G.O. Senator Automatic
Fall 2007:  Traded in my G.O. Senator Automatic for an 18K Senator Karree Manual Wind (Cal 22) Panorama Date
November 2007:  Traded in my SS G.O. SE Chrono for the Senator Navigator

The ONLY difference between me and you is that you went for the Navigator without the date and the more traditional dial, and I went for the Navigator with the date function (purely a matter of personal  taste, mind you).  And I totally agree with how you had not quite "gotten there" on the IWC models.  The Navigator just hit that spot perfectly in a way that IWC couldn't (and to be honest, it is really playing in a completely different league, movement-wise).

And, now I'm back in the market (as Art knows) for a SS watch w/metal bracelet.  I can repurchase the G.O. that I traded-in (my AD still holds it....if you are interested in picking up a mint-condition version of such at a very good price, IM me and I'll set you up on that.....I'm not kidding).  But I figure I now have two great G.O. watches on my wrist these days so I'm going to take my time here.

Best wishes
David

I know you have a nice GS in 22mm.  I found one without too much trouble.

Bill

 

And the buckle speaks to me, too!
LOL

... and the strap is from IWC ;-)

Sorry for the bad quality of the first two pics, but they are done with my mobile.

A few more with the original strap:







oliver

This is really a great catch you got there!
WOOOW!
Thaks for sharing, I'm really in love with this simpler dial.
Nicolas

I absolutely love the GO Navigator and would be wearing one now if I weren't waiting for the GO GMT to come to the United States.  There are only two changes I would like to see:  first, with respect to both versions I would prefer a crystal caseback.  Second, I would prefer the date window of the Panorama Date to appear above the "6" on the dial instead of cutting into the "4."  Overall, these are very, very minor issues and would never keep me from buying one.  In fact, if the GMT hasn't arrived here by Spring I'll probably just toss in the towel and get myself a Navigator since I'm going to eventually buy one someday anyway.

Good luck finding that Limited Edition released recently, the one with the simple dial and clear caseback.  I immediately tried to order one but found out it that GO did not make it available to the United States.

I heard that GO was considering making crystal casebacks available as an optional additional purchase for the Navigator.  As I understood it, the Navigator would still come with the original brushed steel caseback, but the buyer could also purchase a crystal caseback and have it installed by the AD.  I think that's a great idea.  I can understand why GO would prefer to keep the original steel caseback in order to be true to the heritage of the pilot's watch, but given the fantastic Caliber 100 inside these watches GO has to accept that their clients want to see these movements in action.

Watch Time Magazine recently reviewed the Navigator and one of the very few criticisms was that the crown is not centered on the case but instead is much closer to the back.  So the reviewer knocked off a few points for the potential discomfort of the crown digging into the wrist.  I was wondering if any Navigator owners have ever experienced this.  I've tried on a couple of Navigators and it wasn't at all an issue for me, but of course I was wearing the watches for only a few minutes at a time.

. . . from earlier last year with the red seconds hand and engraved back of the sponsor. I never got to see one in the metal as it was carried exclusively by a lone European retailer, I believe. One of the hallmarks of great design, in my opinion, is the facility of creating variations on a theme that are as valid as the original, yet still have compelling attributes of their own. The paradigm would be the Omega Speedmaster, and while I'm not suggesting the G O Navigators are as historically compelling as the legendary Speedmaster, the few limited editions so far have been as desirable as the production models while retaining most of the essential characteristics of the original. I personally like the Navigators, but even though they wear well on my small wrist, I'm afraid they wouldn't work for me in the long run. Thanks for sharing, Oliver . . . cordially, Art

with a bracelet? If so does any one have a picture?

. . . are available only on a brown leather strap with a tang buckle. I would like to see a brushed 7-link bracelet offered as an option . . . cordially, Art

Congrats & enjoy!