Glashütte Original

Hello- do you think GO will release the Chronometer in steel? With it's recently release of Platinum Chronometer set, I believe GO is taking the Chronometer to another direction unlike what they have done to PanoInverse by which GO release a steel case model at a lower price point after a year of the launch of it WG and RG counterparts.
If so, well you welcome this steel Chronometer?

Kari

And you're right.

Since they did it with the PanoInverse, why not with the Chronometer?

We'll know soon.

Best,

Nicolas.

in a Glashutte minute!!!

. . . this topic comes up. For those of us who actually prefer steel and consider ourselves aficionados rather than collectors, such a development would be a godsend. Those that have already acquired an SC in precious metal and consider themselves collectors would take the opposite view. For what it's worth, my recent conversation with Dieter Pachner leads me to believe that G O is moving towards a long-term view and conserving the goodwill of collectors is weighed more heavily now, so in my opinion, it's less likely than more that a steel cal 58 will make an appearance anytime soon. I would love to see a black ceramic version like the Senator perpetual . . .

. . . but that wouldn't be any less costly than precious metal, I'm afraid. This message has been edited by Dr No on 2011-02-12 10:21:36

For those who bought the Platinum, it is not really a good sign.

BUT, the SC also exists in WG and in RG, so it was never a " rare " watch.

It would have been worse if G.O started with a LE in platinum, then with some non LE in WG, RG, and SS.

Just a thought...

Best,

Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-02-12 10:10:30

and congratulations and immense encouragement to GO for showing the courage (!) to compete with some other german companies - for example Stowa, but many others - that I greatly admire and respect. However GO does more for me than, say, Nomos in their price range and mechanical design.

Steel, not white gold or some other fashionable or expensive mineral, blend or mix. Platinum has it's own world, but - people, and friends - I need to get out more onto the streets or even into a bus. Where the real people are, who make it all possible... Well, some of them anyway - I am not political

Soon I will be receiving a Sarpaneva run-of-the-mill, off the production line, Flying Finn, something I could be wearing in an unknown beer joint around the corner of a remote part of this town. As for a Rolex - no question! Easily sighted, easily targeted - and for what - to make me feel superior and as well as less secure?

Unfortunately I am immobalised to the extent that I can barely make it to the next block or even around my corner to buy food and drink - to nuturire the brain and the other bodily extremities. Hopefully the day will arrive again soon - and the sooner the better ...

So let's hear it for another - steel, glorious Steel! GO!

Best Regards,
Amery

P.S. As for what I am wearing at this moment: a PT Lange Double Split - just to make you all feel comfortable.
This message has been edited by amerix on 2011-02-12 12:12:46

I think that it would be a mistake for GO to create such a version....

Collectors that acquired one of the precious meals would certainly not
appreciate it....

Personally I do no like when a company creates a model in precious metal and
then makes it in ss- the reverse is fine....

Cheers

There is always two perspectives that need to be considered. And which of the two achieves the greater good and which of the two choices implies great integrity.

While it may be to the benefit of the masses to have a Senator Chronometer in a steel variant so it is more accessible, it would definitely offend current collectors.

However, if I were Glashutte Original, I would potentially consider offering current collectors the chance to acquire a steel variant. This steel variant will soon become a cult item like the few A. Lange & Soehne watches in steel.

The answer I got was:

No, we will keep the exclusivity of the chronometer version ans only made it in precious metal.

I take that as it maybe will come in platinuim but I don't get that confirmed.

...for later? Who knows. I also asked GO and they gave me the same answer. The Chronometer is a running piece and why should they change this policy. Maybe in a couple of years, when it sells not so good then they will change the mind. You will see. BUT: this is not a problem for me.

stere

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... I would like to know it sooner than later to make an informed decision.
personally I am inpartial to both end...PT or SS wont change the fact that SC is a great watch!

I love the understating of SS,WG and PT... YG and RG are too much visible, especially in a watch that isn't an extra-thin model: yellow and rose/red are far from my taste.

In my opinion and experience stainless steel is a wonderful material for watch cases, is hard and bright, and a great choice for who wear its watches everyday, during normal life: I think the possibility to get a SS version should be obvious in the choice of a watch... golden case is only a market price position and a free choice of the customer.

If I had to choose a version at the same price, for sure I will choose the SS one!

Regards,

massi

given that other GO offerings such as the Senator Perpetual are also available in steel and precious metal. As long as the models are somewhat distinguishable (different dials) what is there to complain? I hope they do it. After all, deck watches that these pieces take their stylistic clues from were steel clocks as well.

Best

Andreas

If they care about the collector, they won't put it out in SS.  It's not like they have all this extra capacity to begin with.   While my preference would be for SS, I know it is not in the best interest of the brand.  My only hope would be is that they would come out with a lower spec option in SS, maybe eliminating the date, resulting in a lighter and hopefully thinner case.          

Their other 'high-end' pieces are not offered in steel. 
Specifically, the PanoMatic Chronograph, Senator Rattrapante, Panotourbillon, and PanoMatic Tourbillon come to mind.  There may be others.

Maybe if they put it in a Navigator case or a Sport Evo case a stainless version would make sense.
I guess we will have to wait and see.

... of the fact that many of the watches they make are available in stainless as well as precious metals. This brings pieces of  art into every day wear and when I say this I"m not talking about  trying to get through the day by carefully and alertly being aware of every potential scratch maker. I'm talking about wearing a watch largely without concern. This is what I like to do, a watch unworn is a waste to me. I recognize that many do not share this feeling and enjoy the collecting aspect as much or more than the pieces themselves. Nothing wrong with that and I'm not knocking it but this is not me. 

I would love it if they made a stainless version. The black dialed varient would be a insta-buy for me and I believe many others. Perhaps make a small change like loosing the date might  help make it more palletable?

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How I love the best big date available in the market! Especially in black, so the thin space between the discs become invisible... please let the date in its place!

SS is a superb material (for example AISI 904L used by Rolex... exceptional hard and bright steel, unsurpassed) and it will be worthy for every machine you will put inside: remove the date is a very sad ploy, this is what I think...

Regards,

massi

.... I would like the watch better without the date. That would bring inline with what I feel is one of the most timeless and compelling of the classic designs. Still the question remains for those who enjoy collecting, would you still feel that your piece had been diluted if a SS version were out there but minus the date and had that visual differentiation?