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Glashutte Original Senator Perpetual Calendar
Seriously looking at acquiring one of these beautiful watches.
Recently, trying to glean as much information as I can.
Could owners past & presents, with photos if possible please give their thoughts.
The same also goes for the Navigator PC. Which I understand was more of a limited number.
What do owners think about the newer larger version and which do you prefer?
Personally, I am not a fan of Roman Numerals and so prefer the original one.
Thank you in advance
Recently, trying to glean as much information as I can.
Could owners past & presents, with photos if possible please give their thoughts.
The same also goes for the Navigator PC. Which I understand was more of a limited number.
What do owners think about the newer larger version and which do you prefer?
Personally, I am not a fan of Roman Numerals and so prefer the original one.
Thank you in advance
These are the only images I have . . .
. . . of the Senator Perpetual . . .
. . . once owned. A very limited edition (of ten) Navigator model, in rose gold.
The Senator perpetual, whether of the cal 39 generation (as this one) or cal 100, is suited for that person who has a deep appreciation for the complication and prefers a traditional round case. My personal preference is for the Karrées, but acknowledge the minority opinion that represents. The significant difference between the two lies in the absence of a seconds hand in the cal 39 Karrée iterations, which offers a relaxed presentation by comparison.
That said, it's difficult to come up with any competitor that offers the combination of manufacture quality, intrinsic value, aesthetic legibility, and mechanical performance that Glashütte Original perpetual calendars are imbued with.
If you find the smaller case size of the cal 39 versions more appealing, then be sure to test the watch in-store for the transition between the 30th and the 1st. There were a number of reported 'sticking' transitions between a month with 30 days and the first of the following month; all cases I'm aware of were corrected under warranty.
The current cal 100 models are free of this problem, to the best of my knowledge.
Here's hoping there's a Senator perpetual in your future!
Warmest,
Art
Thanks Art………….
I knew that you were a fan of the GO PC 
Is it only the newer models (42mm) that come with the 100 cal?
Trying to find one, especially here in the UK, is proving a challenge.
But I have plenty of time.
Kind Regards
Tony
The cal 100 perpetuals come in
. . . 40, 42, and 44 mm case sizes. Out of all the various iterations, the one that resonates most is the 42 mm ceramic model . . .
. . . introduced in '09. It was rather expensive in comparison with the stainless versions, but oh-so-comfortable, and cool to boot!
. . . introduced in '09. It was rather expensive in comparison with the stainless versions, but oh-so-comfortable, and cool to boot!
I think I found myself in a situation similar to yours...
I'm also not a fan of either Roman numerals nor the pear shape hands.
I bought 5 years ago my Navigator Perpetual (Cal.100) of which I'm in love like the first day (I have posted some pictures in PPro)...
I'm enthusiast by the general balance of the watch: brushed steel, black mat dial (with a big amount of dark grey reflex), extremely clear, readable indications and the terrific lozenge blued hands! Nearly all things in the dial painted in white is covered with Superluminova.
Moreover it's a well wearable watch, despite a diameter of 44 mm., maybe for the quite thin case (13 mm circa) and the lugs size...
The change of the indications is quite quickly, you can notice the unit digit of the date move from about 23:20 and at midnight all is updated (apart the moonphase that jump ahead at 4:20 circa - this because the manage of the various indications are very hungry of energy, so GO engineers split this job in another moment).
The cal.100 in my watch works fine, never went out of a range of -2/+4 sec./day, in any case it show a very constant rate.
Last year I bought the Senator Calendar Week (quite unusual complication, always on Cal.100), straight index, sword hands over a silver dial: very hard (very hard) legibility of the hours in some situation but... what a wonderful dial!
So wonderful for my eyes that sparked in me the desire to buy the perpetual of the same line (also because as I said before I am not a lover of Roman numerals): and this December ... I'm going to pick it up from my reference AD!
I can't wait to have it in hand!
Probably one of the very last "old model with Cal.100", I have ordered it with day and month indications in German... this blend perfectly with the Germanic / minimalist design of the watch.
For sure I will publish photos of the new purchase by the end of the year so... stay tuned!
Best regards,
massi
Thanks to you both
Art, the ceramic, like the Navigator PC, would certainly not attract any attention, apart from those in the know!!
Both would be perfect for everyday wear. Though 42mm would be the max that I could wear.
Mass, thank you for your very valuable input, I took a look at your post, what an amazing photo. Now I am more undecided on whether I would like the 40mm "Ordinary" Senator PC or the Navigator PC!!!!
So, I need to find one with the 100 cal, do you know when GO changed over from the older to the newer cal?
Mass, congratulations in advance for your forthcoming PC
Is GO going to fit it with a NON Roman Numeral dial?
Apart from silver, what other colour dials in S/S did the Senator PC come with?
Senator perpetuals switched to the cal 100 . . .
. . . in '05, if memory serves correct. The first version employed simple baton markers . . .
[image credit: sirjun, '08]
[image credit: gnuehcwc]
[image credit: tempusfugit]
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[image credit: sirjun, '08]
. . . and the switch to Romans was effected a few years ago. There was a steel-cased grey dial . . .
[image credit: Marcus]
. . . as well as pure white . . .
[image credit: gnuehcwc]
. . . while black was relegated to a limited edition platinum case.
[image credit: tempusfugit]
Kinda looks like steel, though, doesn't it?
I had………
A slim opportunity to get a Platinum one recently, but couldn't quite afford it. Plus I was sure about the onyx on the crown.
Though, it must be a beautiful weight!
I prefer to use the Navigator Perpetual during summer
because the 44 mm of diameter doesn't get along with the cuffs of shirts...
During the remaining period of the year the 40 mm diameter of the Senator Calendar Week (which has the same case dimensions of the Senator Perpetual) is an invitation to wear it: great comfort in any situation, at least for my 20 cm. circumference wrist!
About the dial, yes, it is white silver and has the classic baton indexes, as used in the old models.
massi
Possibly doing a deal………
For a Platinum GO Senator perpetual Calendar, which will involve trading my Patek 5167A
Love the Senator Perpetual cal 100
Got this watch about 3 years ago, and love it. I particularly like the indicator for the year cycle - the little aperture under the GO logo - Red for leap year, then yellow, black, and finally white. Small, unobtrusive, and a clever solution to the problem of indicating the year without using unnecessary real estate. The only time you notice something is in December, when you have the current year color and the upcoming year color both showing. The other 11 months the color is unchanging (although underneath the aperture is a 48 click wheel that turns once a month).
The Pt version is beautiful, and I had considered trading this one for that, but ultimately decided against because I really like the (stamped) guilloche dial on the steel watch. Plus the age-old problem of not having unlimited funds
In this "cherries" picture, I unfortunately desaturated the yellowish tint on the moonphase. I say "unfortunately" because that slight bit of color really livens up the otherwise monochromatic dial.
Here are some color transitioning December shots:
The Pt version is beautiful, and I had considered trading this one for that, but ultimately decided against because I really like the (stamped) guilloche dial on the steel watch. Plus the age-old problem of not having unlimited funds
In this "cherries" picture, I unfortunately desaturated the yellowish tint on the moonphase. I say "unfortunately" because that slight bit of color really livens up the otherwise monochromatic dial.
Here are some color transitioning December shots:
Beautiful and very unusual!
I didn't know that this version had the superluminova markings at quarters... thanks for the pictures!
Best,
massi
The deal is done……..
I had forgotten how heavy a Platinum watch was
Now, I need to get some photos taken.
HAGWE
The limited edition platinum model . . .
. . . is the province of at least one Purist . . .
[image and watch credit: tempusfugit]
[image and watch credit: tempusfugit]
. . . and what Zhege says about the tragedy of having limited funds goes double for me!
Great! A wonderful perpetual calendar... with screwed gold chatons! [nt]
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I have had this watch for about 5 years now............
and still enjoy wearing it very much. At one point, I had 4 rose gold casual / sporty watches in the collection all together. (IWC 5001, AP Royal Oak, JLC Hometime along with this GO) Over the years for one reason or another I sold off the others. When you look at value, functions, quality, and aesthetics the Navigator Perpetual is tough to beat for what it is, I have a smaller wrist but the watch wears great and I would highly recommend it in SS or rose gold if you can find one. I will say that the Navigator PC is more of a casual / weekend watch. Not that I don't ever wear it with a suit but it doesn't fit under shirt cuffs all that well. Good luck either choice would be great but I would stick with a 100 cal. model.
Tony