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Love the Panoinverse especially, and really fantastic pictures
Best,
Horo
My Glashuttes
I try not to multiple-post across different sites, but since I asked a few questions on this forum, I thought I'd fill you guys in on my progress.
I was undecided between the new and old versions of the PanoMaticLunar - I felt that with the old version, the silver dial was quite formal, whereas the grey dial XL was a kind of sports/dressy hybrid. The newer version, with the thinner bezel looks a lot more delicate and therefore dressier all round. I like the new dial layout, particularly the thinner indices, but I think I still prefer the thicker bezel of the outgoing version. Long story, short, I went for an XL (partly inpired by Axelzon's pics).
Love the watch. Love the movement even more! I like the fact that although it's dressy, it works very well in casual situations. The strap is lovely - and, as others have said, the claps is a fantastic piece of German engineering as well!
Whilst I was looking into the PML, I also got to handle the PanoInverse. This is pretty much unique AFAIK. If there's anything better than having a dual swan neck to look at behind the watch, then it's having one to look at from the front (Jocke's pics probably helped as well!). I think the old/new debate is easily settled with the PI - the thinner bezel on the new version doesn't have the same balance as the old version. I thus felt it was better to pick up an old version whilst they were still around.
Finally I could not resist the pull of the Seventies. A very different watch to the Pano's but the retro case and beautifully reflective dial is beguiling. I was torn between the grey and blue - the grey is more subtle, and will be a more fleixble everyday wearer, but in the end I could resist the WOW of the blue dial. The bracelet on this model really is superb - it is rock-solid, and the microadjustment on the clasp makes it very comfortable in all conditions.
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I was undecided between the new and old versions of the PanoMaticLunar - I felt that with the old version, the silver dial was quite formal, whereas the grey dial XL was a kind of sports/dressy hybrid. The newer version, with the thinner bezel looks a lot more delicate and therefore dressier all round. I like the new dial layout, particularly the thinner indices, but I think I still prefer the thicker bezel of the outgoing version. Long story, short, I went for an XL (partly inpired by Axelzon's pics).
Love the watch. Love the movement even more! I like the fact that although it's dressy, it works very well in casual situations. The strap is lovely - and, as others have said, the claps is a fantastic piece of German engineering as well!
Whilst I was looking into the PML, I also got to handle the PanoInverse. This is pretty much unique AFAIK. If there's anything better than having a dual swan neck to look at behind the watch, then it's having one to look at from the front (Jocke's pics probably helped as well!). I think the old/new debate is easily settled with the PI - the thinner bezel on the new version doesn't have the same balance as the old version. I thus felt it was better to pick up an old version whilst they were still around.
Finally I could not resist the pull of the Seventies. A very different watch to the Pano's but the retro case and beautifully reflective dial is beguiling. I was torn between the grey and blue - the grey is more subtle, and will be a more fleixble everyday wearer, but in the end I could resist the WOW of the blue dial. The bracelet on this model really is superb - it is rock-solid, and the microadjustment on the clasp makes it very comfortable in all conditions.
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This is a nicely diversified collection you have, Rob.
3 styles which sum the GO world quite well.
The PanoInverse, I said it and will repeat it, is a very interesting blend of originality and classicism.
A watch I will have to catch, one day!
Bravo, Rob, and thabnks for the share!
Nicolas
My gosh.. Your photography is fantastic as well!
Great shots of a very nice collection!
Wonderful collection of Glashuttes!
I agree with you, wonderful is the only way to describe the beautiful sunburst dial of the Seventies Robcat!
Thank you
Appreciate you sharing these stunning photos. I recently acquired the pml xl and inverse watches too. Can you share with me what camera you used to take those gorgeous shots?
Thanks,
I'm just getting to grips with macro photography at the moment. I use a Tamron 90mm Macro on my Sony A55.
Congrats on your purchases!!
Love the Panoinverse especially, and really fantastic pictures
Best,
Horo
Your new collection exemplifies a quality . . .
. . . that may well be unique to Glashütte, Rob. Three watches, unalike and with differing movements, yet comparable in terms of value and accessibility.
Need I add, gorgeous photography as well. Masthead honors, naturally.
Most pleased,
Art