Glashütte Original

. . . is, and I mean this in the most conservative sense of the term, a masterpiece of design and construction. The movement is designed to aid the wearer in measuring it's level of accuracy by advancing the minute hand to the correct exact position it's supposed to be in after setting the seconds hand to '60', which is accomplished instantaneously thru the crown. The innovative power reserve mechanism harkens back to the marine chronometers on which the design is based, and the inclusion of a Panorama date display along with a day/night indicator confers a level of utility that imbues the watch with equal measures of tradition and usefulness. These views should set any movement aficionado's heart aflutter . . .

. . . and a wrist-shot should be all you need to understand why the Senator Chronometer . . .

. . . is now my Grail watch . . . cordially, Art This message has been edited by Dr No on 2009-06-13 09:58:44

And I definitely understand you

 

Thanks for the post and great pictures!

 

Marcelo

. . . cordially, Art

Thanks for the pics Art!

-MW

. . . this G O is the complete package in every respect, imho . . . cordially, Art

Thanks for posting these photos, Art.  This is my favorite watch launched this year from any brand.  It is truly a beauty.  I cannot wait to see one in the metal.  Any idea when they will start hitting the ADs? 

I would love to see this released in stainless steel in the future.  Well, I can hope, right? 

Best,

respo

have similar tastes my friend.....
My AD told me that he expects it late June, which, he explained, means September
Cheers

If you had to, which one:  Senator Chronometer or Duometre?

Best,

respo

I have seen the duometre up close and it is superb, I have not worn the sc yet.....

Very hard to chose...... two very different watches.... and you cannot go wrong with either of them.....

Probably both lolol

So very greedy, my friend!  Having seen the Duometre myself as well, I can't imagine it being supplanted by the GO, but who knows once I see that one in the metal and play with it.  Now they would make a nice pair!

Cheers,

respo

make a great pair although the AMVOX II would be jealous lolol
Cheers

. . . I'm content to appreciate the Senator Chronometer on it's own merits as presented to us this year . . . cordially, Art

gorgeous.
The only problem is which one I like better, the RG or the WG
I agree- this is the best of GO in 09 and it is very high up in my wish list
thank you for posting the photos
Cheers

. . . transcends mere metal, Pink Panther. It wouldn't matter either way to me, although if I had a choice, it would be in brushed platinum for the sheer joy of the added heft . . . cordially, Art

that it was only available in WG and RG....... for the moment at least
Cheers

. . . a platinum version is just my wishful thinking! Banish the thought . . . cordially, Art

I am certain that GO is moderating this post and maybe they will introduce in a couple of years.
Cheers This message has been edited by PinkPanther on 2009-06-08 15:57:48

...it brings tears to the eyes.  Art, I'm with you.  This is a grail watch if I ever saw one.  A perfectly laid-out dial, a movement that is fanciful in its decoration on the balance cock and employment of swan's neck regulator, yet strong and purposeful in the choice of finishing on the 3/4 plate.  I love this watch without reservation.

Thanks for the photos!

Cheers,
Daos

...agree with your assesment of this fine new model. This is a wonderful "high" expression of German watchmaking tradition (of which I am a great fan). I must have one, someday!

Thanks for another great post.
This message has been edited by glickman on 2009-06-07 17:21:55

. . . you might recall my fondness for the aesthetically similar 1878 that debuted last year; without reservation, I can say that the dedicated manual-winding chronometer movement has taken G O to a higher level of excellence and, I might uncharacteristically add, of intrinsic value . . . cordially, Art

. . . and yes, I love it, too . . . cordially, Art

I can't wait to see it in person.  I do wonder about the size (42 mm, I think) as a dressy watch.   Unfortunately, this watch is merely a pipe dream for me at this time, since I just recently added a new piece to the collection.   Oh well, a man can dream.

By far, this was my favorite watch introduced this year.

Beautiful photos, Art!

. . . and trust me on this: the nominal size of the Senator Chronometer is not an issue . . . I'm certain you'll agree once you've tried it on. Cordially, Art

I would add it to my stable in a heartbeat (or a tick-tock, perhaps).   GO has a winner in this one.   I especially find the blued hands attractive.

tempusfugit

  

. . . and considering how similar our tastes and predilections are, I wouldn't be surprised in the least to find one on your wrist someday ;-) . . . cordially, Art

While viewing your pics of this G.O Beauty.

This one is in my book, with the PanoInverse and maybe, the Rattrapante...

Pure G.O DNA, to me.

I'm absolutely in love and admiration in front of such a piece.

Thanks for sharing this slice of Dream.

Best,

Nicolas

. . . would it be? Speaking for myself, clearly and without hesitation, it's the Senator Chronometer . . . cordially, Art

As I really " need " a Rattrapante to close my Chronograph collection.

And I also fell in love with the PanoInverse.

So many choices, my friend...



But the Chronometer is really tempting, as I deeply admire this " Horlogerie de précision ".

Best,

nicolas

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. . . you'll need help getting your eyeballs back in their sockets when you finally get a chance to see one in the metal ;-) . . . cordially, Art