The GO PanoRetroGraph in white gold, ref. #60-01-02-02-06, one in a series of 150, circa 2002, with a hand-wound integrated column wheel chronograph and countdown function with chime. Notice the gong at the perimeter, the use of German silver, the engrave
I couldn't agree more, by the way, as to the state of the mechanical watch industry in the early 2000s. Without consciously intending to, I have managed to accumulate a number of watches originating roughly from 2000-2010, and number quite a few of them a
Breguet Perpetual Calendar #5327 Breguet Réveil du Tsar grand feu boutique edition Of course, these two aren't too shabby either: Glashütte Original PanoRetroGraph Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Automatic Cheers, all!
The PanoGraph is a separate model, which followed the PanoRetroGraph and housed the simplified caliber 61, with no countdown mechanism and no acoustic signal. The PanoGraph, of course, remains in serial production as part of the current GO collection. Sti
The Glashütte Original PanoRetoGraph: A Review Some watches appeal because their design captures our fancy, then holds it. Others as examples of exquisite craftsmanship, for their clever engineering, for outstanding durability, for their historic signific
While the Cosmopolite is a superb Travel Watch it is quite large. And it does not get more G.O. than the Chronometer. Maybe the PanoRetroGraph, but that’s a „once upon a time“ story. My guess for you is the Chronometer Best, mon ami, Martin
Ok, not the same case size ( 42 mm for the Chronometer, 44 for the Cosmopolite ) nor the same complications ( Chronometer versus Travel Watch ), but with the PanoInverse, the PanoRetroGraph and the Rattrapante, these are my favorite G.O. The Senator Chron
High on my list right now, though: Breguet Classique Hora Mundi, rose gold, Americas dial Glashütte Original PanoRetroGraph, platinum JLC Master Memovox Timer, rose gold JLC Reverso Perpetual Calendar, rose gold Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Regulator, w
The PanoRetroGraph ist just awesome and has been on top of my perpetual wishlist since it was launched. The black dial is even better than the usual ones, giving much power to the moderately sized watch. Best, Martin