Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch … from Germany? | Watchfinder & Co.

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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder  Рік тому

    We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

  • @BrendanSilent
    @BrendanSilent 4 роки тому +147

    Monthly reminder that we'd like to see a Watchfinder breakdown of hand styles and their origins/delineation. I don't think anyone else would do it justice.

    • @itskyyuuuu
      @itskyyuuuu 4 роки тому +6

      Yes

    • @MrNacknime
      @MrNacknime 4 роки тому +7

      And dial finishes, and indices styles

    • @keatsokuno7026
      @keatsokuno7026 4 роки тому +2

      Definitely!

    • @RoelfvanderMerwe
      @RoelfvanderMerwe 4 роки тому +2

      Yaaaaaaaaas!

    • @afarhan21
      @afarhan21 4 роки тому +2

      I am sure you can find good blog posts on it. I remember reading one years back.

  • @reubenlym588
    @reubenlym588 4 роки тому +16

    Finally more Glashutte Original! Brilliant!!!

  • @douglaspuglas6888
    @douglaspuglas6888 4 роки тому +14

    Love Glashutte Original but the finishing looked rough especially on the date font and power display? Anyone else notice?
    5.57 top right power display

    • @elgatto3133
      @elgatto3133 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I saw that too

    • @thomasberger6407
      @thomasberger6407 4 роки тому +4

      Same, the macro shots on the movement also showed quite a bit of unevenness. Still better than the average Rolex and nearly on par with the overrated PP 70s budget model that shall not be named. A Grand Seiko quality controller would gently recommend seppuku though.

    • @machikr
      @machikr 4 роки тому +3

      I find a speck in front of “5” at 8:47 as well. East German quality, I guess. In East Asia, this would be considered unacceptable for a $500 watch let alone two more digits added to it.

    • @elgatto3133
      @elgatto3133 4 роки тому

      @@machikr Maybe citizen wouldn't...but Seiko totally would. I'm gonna give GO the benefit of the doubt here, this may well be something Watchfinder's watchmaker did.

  • @MarcoCaifan87
    @MarcoCaifan87 4 роки тому +40

    The GO Seventies with blue dials are gorgeous

  • @j.pendergrass9805
    @j.pendergrass9805 4 роки тому +35

    There are too many chronographs to covet, and darn it if you haven’t widened the spread. What an incredible specimen.

  • @theparkerstudio
    @theparkerstudio 4 роки тому +2

    Although not everyone seems to appreciate the presentation style, I love that this channel understands the power of story. Long after the specs of a watch are forgotten, it is the story that endures and inspires. Even when I'm not interested in a given watch being reviewed, the great narrative draws me in and I learn something in the process about a piece that would have never gotten my attention. Well done.

  • @alexp3752
    @alexp3752 4 роки тому +7

    I always love these wonderful videos. As a watch enthusiast for 50 years, they are not only educational and inspiring, they provide a safe and calm harbor from a world seemingly gone mad!

  • @theflocculated
    @theflocculated 4 роки тому +64

    Come for the watch, end with a history lesson.

    • @donkremer6019
      @donkremer6019 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah, still waiting for their first actual review.

    • @flokay40
      @flokay40 9 місяців тому

      Every time the same thing....❤Deutsche Uhren

    • @tarheelred
      @tarheelred Місяць тому

      *Tell me about it!!!!*

  • @chinchinche
    @chinchinche 4 роки тому +3

    It's a good day when Watchfinder releases a new video.
    It's so clean. The printing is crisp. The dial, cut so finely, and the underside of the seconds hand, so well finished you could flip it upside down and it'd still look gorgeous.

  • @phugoidmode9683
    @phugoidmode9683 4 роки тому +9

    Surprised to see the small defect in the power reserve window

  • @harishkarumanchi7244
    @harishkarumanchi7244 4 роки тому +64

    It looks weird and cool at the same time

  • @dparis2172
    @dparis2172 4 роки тому +6

    Come back in another 40-50 years and this will probably still be stylish. Timeless...

  • @mhorlor
    @mhorlor 4 роки тому +17

    If someone said “describe a 70’s watch”, I’d say this....

  • @ianhiscock9440
    @ianhiscock9440 4 роки тому +4

    Love GO (Panomatic Date Lunar, SeaQ, these!) and love the effort that goes into the research. More on the history and context of watches please! Explains so much about their style and meaning

  • @jamestouchette859
    @jamestouchette859 4 роки тому +4

    1:21 the synchronization of the second hand hitting 0/12 and the minute hand hitting 0/30 is one of the most gratifying things I've seen on UA-cam.

  • @johnturnerjr7221
    @johnturnerjr7221 4 роки тому +2

    Oh, what's this? I asked for this AND got it? My 2021 is complete. Thank you Watchfinder!

  • @khalidf5845
    @khalidf5845 4 роки тому +15

    Timeless beautiful piece with high grade profile and historical background.
    Nice review as always. 👍

  • @GabrielGGabGattringer
    @GabrielGGabGattringer 4 роки тому +27

    Another amazing, interesting history lesson!

  • @mickeylickey123
    @mickeylickey123 4 роки тому +103

    Don't mean to offend but I wouldn't mind hearing some details on the watch you showed for 10 minutes.

    • @arun2995
      @arun2995 4 роки тому +8

      It's the first ever Watchfinder video I didn't think merit a thumps up for the same reason

    • @feloniusdrunk
      @feloniusdrunk 4 роки тому +2

      If you go to the website, you'll see it listed.

    • @BrendanSilent
      @BrendanSilent 4 роки тому +2

      Same thing happened with the Heuer Autavia. Beautiful watch, and the entire video was a monologue about the popularity of Rolex.

    • @CJ-rb3do
      @CJ-rb3do 4 роки тому

      Great Point Mike G. It’s their style, but very annoying. They produce videos for watch nerds, not the basic fan. I guess they think we know all we need to know.

    • @mickeylickey123
      @mickeylickey123 4 роки тому

      @@CJ-rb3do Yeah, true

  • @harris-
    @harris- 4 роки тому +15

    Oh man, its the exact GO model i wanted last year. Decided to get the Omega SMP300(which i love) but now this GO is haunting me 😭

    • @CJ-rb3do
      @CJ-rb3do 4 роки тому +1

      You made the right choice. This GO is so niche that you’d get tired of it.

    • @bwanagoes
      @bwanagoes 3 роки тому +3

      I am facing a similar choice. But have decided on a GO. I am choosing to own a unique timepiece that stands out from the crowd. I’m not motivated by return on investment. It’s based on my emotional response to this watch. Will enjoy and appreciate for years to come. Thanks to WF&Co for the excellent review.

    • @entroheat
      @entroheat 2 роки тому

      @@CJ-rb3do how can yo8 get tired of a haute horology timepiece versus boring and machine made omega

    • @fabianstrasser2719
      @fabianstrasser2719 2 роки тому

      I also bought a SMP300 in 2020. This year I'm heading for the GO Seventies with silver dial and the bracelet with the nice quick-adjustment in the clasp

    • @entroheat
      @entroheat 2 роки тому

      @Fabian Strasser I have an omega and two GO but truth is the difference in quality is like day and night between those two and I own the 007 milanese bracelet SP which is on the more expensive side of the omega spectrum and still can't compare to GO beauty

  • @RBullCZ
    @RBullCZ 4 роки тому +3

    Another brilliant video. Thank you!

  • @industryousphotography2058
    @industryousphotography2058 4 роки тому +4

    Loved the story and the fresh take on watch history presentation. Stellar work!

  • @gianpakasa
    @gianpakasa 4 роки тому +1

    Erase and rewind...this particular watch deserve much more! Even the no Chrono version is a fantastic watch!

  • @ChoPi-Eww
    @ChoPi-Eww 4 роки тому +21

    The world needs more positive, inspiring messages like this. The effort and history underlying the elegant design make this watch just that much more meaningful.

  • @mackledee
    @mackledee 4 роки тому +3

    Always loved this piece. Underrated. Probably better as a chrono at 40mm too.

  • @jd4062
    @jd4062 4 роки тому +2

    I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. I love the history.

  • @robertn3121
    @robertn3121 4 роки тому +16

    Most under appreciated maker out there

    • @smashexentertainment676
      @smashexentertainment676 4 роки тому +3

      A rare case when 'underappreciated' or 'underrated' was used in a correct context.

    • @TechPanzer
      @TechPanzer 4 роки тому

      I'd say Fortis is even more so

    • @bikemike1118
      @bikemike1118 4 роки тому +1

      @@TechPanzer ...well Fortis is not in the same class I‘d say.

    • @alexp3752
      @alexp3752 4 роки тому +1

      @@smashexentertainment676 G-S is first rate, and any watch enthusiast you doesn't appreciate that has a great deal to learn.

    • @smashexentertainment676
      @smashexentertainment676 4 роки тому

      @@alexp3752 I.. wha??

  • @TheMilitantMachinist
    @TheMilitantMachinist 4 роки тому +3

    I think this is one of the nicest rotor weights I have seen.

  • @ScottMshao69
    @ScottMshao69 4 роки тому +3

    the watch was showed on the wrist for literally 4 seconds....

  • @albertmeyer8983
    @albertmeyer8983 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful watch! Nice macro shot!

  • @gelmibson883
    @gelmibson883 4 роки тому +10

    Some Detail about the watch would be nice....yaddayaddayadda

    • @misteratoz
      @misteratoz 4 роки тому +2

      Exactly! I love stories but recent watchfinder videos don't even talk about the watch that much. Not loving it.

    • @bikemike1118
      @bikemike1118 4 роки тому

      But who really gets the technical details when he’s not a watchmaker..?

  • @scottlalonde2878
    @scottlalonde2878 4 роки тому +2

    Another great review, Watchfinder, thank you. If an individual is even the least bit interested in fine watches, viewing Watchfinder is almost mandatory.

  • @jbbrabant
    @jbbrabant 4 роки тому +1

    Always a treat to view your videos

  • @ehtikhet
    @ehtikhet 4 роки тому +7

    I’d wear that over a Royal Oak any day of the week but I would prefer to be given an RO for the resale value.

  • @increiblepelotudo
    @increiblepelotudo 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for continuing to raise the bar on watchmaking history. Every single other watch focused UA-cam channel pales in comparison (which I feel terrible saying, as there are some good channels out there - not throwing any shade out there, but goodness this is Harvard level content.)

  • @TiMEworn
    @TiMEworn 4 роки тому +1

    I love a nice "TV"-shaped case from the 70s like the Omega Seamaster 176.005.
    I think I underestimated Glashütte's 70s models! Thanks for making me aware!

  • @thecommenter578
    @thecommenter578 4 роки тому +1

    those macro shots are exquisite!

  • @colewalliser
    @colewalliser 4 роки тому +26

    okay. I need to know how you did the power reserve shot! lol. Was it a timelapse of it going down and you just played it in reverse? or did you some how wind it super smoothly and filmed it going up?? NEED TO KNOW!! :P

    • @colewalliser
      @colewalliser 4 роки тому +16

      omg it was the seconds hand, not the power reserve indicator lol.

    • @jamestouchette859
      @jamestouchette859 4 роки тому

      @@colewalliser to be fair, i can understand how, having the reserve gauge in the seconds register, you might make that mistake. :)

  • @abba1123581321
    @abba1123581321 4 роки тому +1

    How about reviewing a Zenith Doublematic? I have always wondered how they can put so many complications in one device.

  • @edgeyt1
    @edgeyt1 4 роки тому +2

    They do a lovely blue dial version too. Very attractive watch to my eyes and a desirable alternative to the usual manufacturers.

  • @TrumanBurbankFE
    @TrumanBurbankFE 4 роки тому +2

    Seventies chrono with blue sunburst dial with bracelet or Senator chrono with Matt black dial and full blue lume on traditional round case. So many choices.

  • @sinuhe78
    @sinuhe78 4 роки тому +1

    I find the aesthetics of this watch really impressive. Such a wonderful model. I tried one on at the boutique and I found it too thick. I don't know if you had this impression too. Otherwise, brilliant watch and brilliant video

  • @zhengzhu27
    @zhengzhu27 3 роки тому

    Love your channel and works. Just perfect to me. Learning the knowledge of not just watches but also history. Thank you.

  • @mattfoss1652
    @mattfoss1652 4 роки тому

    That watch has one hell of a calibre. Big date display, fly back chrono with column wheel, power reserve indicator. Glashutte Original just dropped their prices. Worth looking into although not a whole lot of jewelry stores carry them.

  • @chazzcombs
    @chazzcombs 4 роки тому

    The styling of that one is certainly not for me but I can definitely admire the beauty and craftsmanship. Stunning.

  • @shahinjaan19
    @shahinjaan19 4 роки тому

    I love the classy presentations on this channel. Any chance of upgrading the uploads to 4K? What better way to show off all the intricate details of these timeless wristwatches!

  • @chawenhalo0089
    @chawenhalo0089 4 роки тому +5

    I'm not one fot square watches(I find the Heuer Monaco ugly as sin) bar an integrated bracelet from Rado, but this slightly toolish 70's design is a bit of a stunner! Very complete too.

  • @oxysoxos
    @oxysoxos 4 роки тому

    Glashütte Original definitely deserves more attention...

  • @yashwanthpalamasi1804
    @yashwanthpalamasi1804 4 роки тому

    Please give review on Seiko SPB165J1..🙏🙏.. and suggest me best seiko presage watch please.

  • @tornagawn
    @tornagawn 4 роки тому

    Having been a GP for some 30+ years, for me a watch is essential, if only to check a pulse rate (although chronographs are quite useful to record timing intervals eg when administering IV drugs, such as Morphine to patients with acute pain - allows me to keep track of how long since last dose given)
    I had a very basic black strap Swatch as a junior doc, but I was quite pleased when one of my patients spotted my current favourite [1] Aquatico Blue Angel watch last week. He’s a fan of mechanical movements so the Seiko NH35 scored high.
    I have a few patients with Rolex...... but somehow several haven’t even sized the strap so it sits loosely!
    And one with a Omega 300 wave dial. My favourite.
    [1] Other ones which get wrist time, Aquatico Bronze SeaStar with green dial and bezel, Citizen Promaster BN0150-28E (half price, mint condition from Amazon) and a trio of Casio Duro......black, blue and gold.
    So, nothing expensive at all, but if i could, I’d get an Omega Seamaster 300 first.

  • @daverobertson3556
    @daverobertson3556 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for another really interesting video. Could watch these all day long !

  • @alfredosauri
    @alfredosauri 3 роки тому

    For all those on this thread that complained that the video did not provide details about this specific model of watch, maybe you all should not be watching @Watchfinder videos, clearly high end watch craftsmanship is not your interest, thats the whole beauty and value of this youtuber, im very sure that the brand specific websites can offer and list out all the technical details and specifications of their models. carry on @Watchfinder & Co. we get your video and style thumbs up!!!

  • @JamesMinerTattoo
    @JamesMinerTattoo 3 роки тому

    Another amazing piece of work from Watchfinder

  • @Arseization
    @Arseization 4 роки тому +4

    I personally dislike categorizing watches by comparing them to overhyped models like every watch with an integrated bracelet is "a royal oak / nautilus from manufacturer x/y.
    I know it is just for the title but it seems as if they are the pinnacle of this certain design and every competitor is merely trying to reach it and it feels a little disrespectful to the manufacturer, i dont think Glashütte would have called this watch the german royal oak

  • @KonfuzeOfficial
    @KonfuzeOfficial 4 роки тому +3

    This watch is insanely beautiful!

  • @steffydog
    @steffydog 4 роки тому

    Always a great video, thanks.

  • @andrewffay
    @andrewffay Рік тому

    please review the 2 tone seaQ panorama date!! Thank you

  • @itskyyuuuu
    @itskyyuuuu 4 роки тому +3

    The limited edition with the fume dial is my grail watch

    • @bikemike1118
      @bikemike1118 4 роки тому +1

      That one looks really great

    • @alexp3752
      @alexp3752 4 роки тому +1

      Wise choice. Now, make it happen. Enjoy.

  • @errolmacdonald3256
    @errolmacdonald3256 3 роки тому

    Beautiful. Like the 'silver' dial better than the anthracite version.

  • @tobyey9134
    @tobyey9134 4 роки тому

    Have you ever considered doing a video on the old omega railmasters? Especially the chronographs?

  • @DavidSmith-sy2bp
    @DavidSmith-sy2bp 4 роки тому

    Love your well studied and professional , historical articulate programs

  • @ericpendley7735
    @ericpendley7735 2 роки тому

    I love this original seventies in green with the calf skin strap. One of the most beautiful watches ever made !

  • @indytodd6102
    @indytodd6102 3 роки тому

    One of the best looking Square watches I've seen.

  • @stevebolt7132
    @stevebolt7132 4 роки тому

    What a stunning watch...added to the 2021 wish list for sure.

  • @einarrattgard4163
    @einarrattgard4163 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you!! Love to know more about this brand!

    • @alexp3752
      @alexp3752 4 роки тому +1

      There is a great video on You-Tube produced by G-O on the brand, the watchmakers and the artistry, nearly an hour long.

  • @HK-NYC
    @HK-NYC 4 роки тому

    Pardon, is this available?

  • @Fey418
    @Fey418 4 роки тому +1

    Nice watch. It is ironic how this design looks so original in todays world! If I decided to buy a Glashütte this would be the model.
    Side note: Ever since I started watching this channel I enjoyed so much that I don't even mind watching some occasional commercials UA-cam forces down on us at the end or beginning of the video , but a Samsung commercial of 1hour right in the middle of this gentleman explanation!?!? Are you serious UA-cam!?

  • @pietbrookman1927
    @pietbrookman1927 4 роки тому

    My Glashütte watch from the 1970s outperforms my Omega, Longines, Seikos and others clearly. Super accurate.

  • @JM-tu6op
    @JM-tu6op 4 роки тому

    Please look video at 0:26, 5:57 min => damage?

  • @afarhan21
    @afarhan21 4 роки тому

    There are some rectangular watches that look so amazing, like JLC Reverso and this one. But I only choose to like circular dial watches, on principle.

  • @dhunter1133
    @dhunter1133 2 роки тому

    The closeup on the panodate was really eye-opening. Both the printing on the date discs and the aperture are horribly executed.

  • @ITSRAF1
    @ITSRAF1 4 роки тому

    would be nice if you showed us a better glimpse of the bracelet, something to think about for future videos :)

  • @saymyname218
    @saymyname218 4 роки тому

    Very interesting video. It's made me respect Glasutte even more when you consider what they went through in their past.

  • @MrJayPuff
    @MrJayPuff 4 роки тому

    You do such an outstanding job with you video

  • @williamrappard823
    @williamrappard823 3 роки тому

    Great video and commentary as usual ! Many thanks ! I tried the GO in Geneva but felt the pushers had a bad actuation feeling for a high end column wheel movement. Have a feature request though. A beautiful ugly little duck from Omega: the Constellation Manhattan Hybrid chronograph ref. 1542.40 from the late nineties. A sleek little mecaquartz chronograph powered by a little known but high end and well decorated movement, the Piguet/Omega 1270, which allows for a thin and perfectly proportioned case and an equaly impressive dial layout. At about 2k in NOS condition, it's maybe the best kept secret in the highly popular integrated bracelet market.

  • @sanghoonlee5171
    @sanghoonlee5171 4 роки тому

    Never knew this watch before, but DAMN that thing has a character! A maverick piece.

  • @markdance574
    @markdance574 4 роки тому +1

    Two things I don’t understand- 1) why GO doesn’t have more of a following , the seaQ is incredible for eg and 2) why tag heuer haven’t been promoting it’s Monaco with metal bracelet more . It looks so different on a bracelet.

    • @stefangrubesic2708
      @stefangrubesic2708 4 роки тому

      🤫🤫 let's keep it that way so we can afford it, ALS is out of reach for most of us but GO and Nomos aren't

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick 4 роки тому

    I love it, but a little surprised it’s a 2017 model that’s shown and forsale. Not a 70’s watch.

  • @BobMuir100
    @BobMuir100 4 роки тому

    Respect to the guys who fought thru.

  • @alisterquinny4767
    @alisterquinny4767 4 роки тому

    this watch shape is amazing

  • @gogishome
    @gogishome 4 роки тому +3

    I like it better than a Monaco

  • @vladimirchervenkov6949
    @vladimirchervenkov6949 4 роки тому

    Wow I did not know all the East German watch makers were merged into one including A. Lange & Sohne. You always learn something in these videos.

  • @josephpaul8874
    @josephpaul8874 4 роки тому

    I'd love to see a review of Fortis F43 Fleiger chronograph GMT . Or generally a Fortis watch..

  • @Peter_WongVI
    @Peter_WongVI 4 роки тому

    I did not know of this model by Glashütte Original... I want!!!

  • @RyanZNO
    @RyanZNO 4 роки тому

    I honestly can’t believe there are people complaining about this video. These are the best watch videos I’ve seen on UA-cam by a large margin, and we even get a history lesson. If you don’t like it watch something else 🙃

  • @Porchia87
    @Porchia87 4 роки тому +1

    Fantastic watch. Would be very exciting if you check the SeaQ Panoramadatum. Maybe the best dive watch out there right now!

  • @canonyeo4286
    @canonyeo4286 4 роки тому

    Excellent video

  • @jensfiehler4716
    @jensfiehler4716 11 місяців тому

    great storytelling

  • @michaelshaffer1201
    @michaelshaffer1201 4 роки тому

    I'm new to the watch world (credit due almost exclusively to this channel occupying my shut-down time), and my first proper watch arrived right before the New Year. A mid-70s Speedmaster TV Dial. I love these wacky squared-off designs and would love to see even more featured here. Especially my Speedmaster, so I actually know what I'm wearing and enjoying so immensely :)

  • @enriqueparedespinel1694
    @enriqueparedespinel1694 4 роки тому +1

    Chaos isn't a pit, chaos is a ladder.

    • @bikemike1118
      @bikemike1118 4 роки тому

      hä?? ...Guess you‘ve commented the wrong video here

  • @jamiemorgan2972
    @jamiemorgan2972 4 роки тому

    I love this watch with the blue dial, looks silly on the rubber strap you can get it on though.

  • @focusrssteve
    @focusrssteve 4 роки тому

    Really love the watch!!! But I can't understand the horrible strap!

  • @PnkLpzAhmed
    @PnkLpzAhmed 4 роки тому +1

    This guy never talks about how much the watches cost. IN ANY OF HIS VIDEOS.

  • @srcob
    @srcob 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your video.I just love to listen you.You are an amazing story teller.Someday make a video on Titan watches....how it become one of biggest watch manufacturers.

  • @lukass2591
    @lukass2591 4 роки тому +3

    Please make a Video about Sinn Diving / Tool Watches!

  • @barfymann362
    @barfymann362 4 роки тому

    Can we get a review of the Zenith A384 Revival?

  • @guenoleadamantu8939
    @guenoleadamantu8939 4 роки тому

    Have you ever shot that camera? 📷

  • @mickaelchen5908
    @mickaelchen5908 4 роки тому

    Please, do a review on jaeger lecoultre master control calendar 2020

  • @haterboy4740
    @haterboy4740 4 роки тому

    Can you guys make a video regarding affordable chronographs? And by that I mean cheap since I know what you guys view as "affordable".