The dive watch I'd buy over the Rolex Submariner: Glashutte Original SeaQ
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
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The dive watch I'd buy over the Rolex Submariner: Glashuette Original SeaQ... And I am not being hyperbolic. I can see how you think I'd be being hyperbolic... BUT I AM NOT. I like this watch more than the Rolex Submariner! WHY?! The high legibility, no date cyclops, incredible finishing (possibly better than Rolex? But I haven't seen this watch on the bracelet), and it's just something DIFFERENT. This is the thinking man's luxury dive watch. YOU KNOOOOOOW?
ANYWAYS, here's me gushing about the SeaQ for 9 minutes.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00-1:11 - Intro
1:12-1:57 - Specifications & Wearing Experience
1:58-2:12 - Movement
2:13-2:28 - Finishing
2:29-3:19 - Dial
3:20-3:45 - Strap, Clasp & Mico Adjustment
3:46-4:23 - Better than the Rolex Submariner?
4:24-4:55 - Price & How to Purchase
4:56-5:32 - SeaQ Over Sub
5:33-8:14 - Heritage
8:15-8:22 - Outro
8:23-8:57 - Patron LOVE! - Навчання та стиль
I'd definitely prefer this to the Submariner. The Submariner is an amazing watch, technically, qualityly, culturally. But it's something we've seen a million times, even non-watch people would recognise it as a diver. This watch feels fresh and new, even though the style looks vintage, very nice!
I own this watch. Yes! Another level of watch but it’s just too big and chunky in the case of the Pan sea q. I sold it fo 5.6 k. Luckily I picked it up for 7k so minimised my loss. Can’t imagine paying 10 k for this piece. Only worth 5 the moment you leave the shop
I get your point but Glashütte is owned by the Swatch group so it’s a hard pass from me dawg.
Agree 100%. GO is the most underrated manufacture.
I have the SeaQ blue that I bought a couple of years ago second-hand for $6.7K USD. I also have 4 Submariners, a Tudor BB58, and 2 Omega Seamasters. The SeaQ bought pre-owned certainly presents the best value. The blue dial is amazingly beautiful, the case lugs curve down to hug my wrist, it's accurate to +1 sec/day on my timegrapher (in every position), and the bracelet micro adjust beats everything from Rolex and Omega. The bezel action, though, cannot compete with modern Subs. The bracelet also does not taper. The biggest downside to me, though, was the polished center links (PCLs) on the bracelet. It just didn't look right while the case is mostly brushed. It appears that GO has changed this with the current offerings (bracelets are fully brushed now), and about an hour work with a red ScotchBrite pad converted my PCLs to fully brushed.
Overall I think that the quality, case finishing, and movement are on par with Rolex. Where the SeaQ is "better" is in value (pre-owned), dial, bracelet, and fit on the wrist. Those positives do really put the SeaQ on top of the Submariner in a technical/spec comparison in my mind, but it's close, very, very close. If you start counting in things like heritage and street cred, then the Sub comes out on top.
Britt,
The bracelet on this watch is on another level. It has on-the-fly button-operated micro adjustment all without having to take the watch off. As you probably know, the Bracelet is arguably the most important thing when you wear a watch every day. The detail that goes into it is UNREAL!
Ahhh perhaps I should bug G-O for the bracelet variation! ;) I definitely take your point! I wanted the rubber as I don't often review rubber straps aaaand it is the historically more accurate version with the Spezimatic. ;) But you're so right - I think the bracelet is more what modern buyers would be more interested in!
I wasn’t too keen on the bracelet myself tbh. The clasp is fantastic but didn’t like the polished centre links, the general feel on the wrist was ok but didn’t strike me to be as well executed as an oyster bracelet and the worst part has to be the end links. The obvious clash between the finish of the case and the end links wouldn’t let me enjoy the watch, it’s so jarring. So I would much rather wear it on a strap myself. The only other point of annoyance on this piece is that it lacks the silicon hairspring that you find on the pano date and the chrono. Otherwise I love this piece, it’s really special.
@@fifthpint4571they are now polished on the 2023 models
@@fifthpint4571they no longer do the polished center links. It's fully brushed now as of 2023. I bought one recently in green and it's amazing!
@@BrittPearceWatchesmake sure you get the new fully brushed version! It's amazing!
My father in law picked the Sea Q (blue with Pano Date) and the watch is gorgeous. Amazing execution, you really need to see it. He still pines over a Submariner, but I try to explain he already has something better. I think this and the JLC Polaris are perfect examples of why you should branch out of Rolex: Amazing quality and heritage with original designs, without the AD games.
Right?!?! This is all so perfectly said! This is such a cool choice of your father in law! Is he a watch guy?!! You’re so right tho - he’s already got something WAAAY COOLER! 👏🏻👏🏻 but the heart wants what the heart wants!
@@BrittPearceWatchescan’t really compare at retail price. The Rolex is iconic and the Glashütte overpriced in relation to its lack of heritage / missing of large sponsorships of prestigious sport events that make the Rolex what it is - plus the faux patina lume on the Glashütte is just awful.
@@LordLauderdalehold on.. so you actually think a brands marketing makes it better? Suggest you get hands on with a GO and compare the level of finishing versus a Sub. The GO is up there with JLC craftsmanship with hand finishing. The Sub is mass produced. Not hating on the Sub btw, I love both.
He pines over the Sub because he wants to signal his "success" to others. That's the saddest part about this industry.
@@LordLauderdale Listen fanboy there are many other watches out there. Glashutte is an excellent watch...the pano date is an exquisite piece German engineering and design with finish and movement to boot...and I own a Rolex amongst 7 other brands...lack of heritage WTF does that mean...maybe we should all wear BREQUET watches only then.🤣
What a shame the smaller 39mm version doesn't have the big date complication.
the 2 digit date window is SO good
I've been a collector for 50+ yrs . I'm fortunate to have a few subs in my collection , as well as a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Barracuda, and a Glashutte Original SeaQ 43 mm in seaweed green . Great watch with a beautiful in-house movement. To be honest, I really wear a sub more than anything else, but absolutely love my SeaQ. Great watch .
Ahh it's always great to have TOOOO MANY OPTIONS! ;)
@@BrittPearceWatchesI didn't come by them overnight. I collected since 1968 and definitely made my share of mistakes as I learned . It took many decades and an ongoing , Neverending learning to have the collection that I now enjoy . Also ,working hard at my profession and being careful with my money so I could buy the peices that I have. BTW , good video. Nice to see the Glashutte Original SeaQ getting some much deserved love.
40 hours power reserve is no longer competitive at this price level. I'll happily keep my Sub, thanks.
I had the green dial SeaQ on bracelet for ~ 1 yr. It was/is a fantastic piece and the bracelet is one of THE most comfortable I've worn. I ended up selling it due to the 39.5" case size just felt a bit small on my 8" wrist. Great lume, great bezel, great bracelet, very slim case and fantastic look. Just a tad small on me... and the 42 mm version has a much thicker case which just doesn't do it for me.
That first note of the intro gave *big* EastEnders vibes
LOL! James said it does!!! I have never seen East Enders! But it might just be my cuppa tea! 🤣😜
East Germany Enders
For me it's the seaq pano date in stainless, black dial with black fabric strap, it's my grail. Tbh I G.O are as good as Lange & Sohne, controversial I know.
They are definitely on par.
Qualitatively speaking, when folks buy a Submariner, they're not buying it because they just want a high quality Swiss diver. Literally TONS of great divers out there that speak to the heart and will last 3 lifetimes.
I really like this watch, but no way would I ever choose it over my Sub 41.
I know lol spreading stupidity online to newbies to spend crazy money on a GO is reckless, especially when she would never buy one herself.
It is a very *very* nice piece. I have to say watching your channel has definitely switched me on to German watches much, much more than I was.
I recently sold off a few watches and bought the reed green SeaQ with all three strap options (bracelet, rubber, and nylon). It's an incredible watch and is very much superior to the Rolex Sub. Absolutely love it!
Are you still loving it? I want that one so bad.
@@tiderider yes, it's absolutely amazing and there's honestly not any other divers out there that I'd prefer over it, at any price point. I've mostly been wearing it on the bracelet because it's just so darn good with that clasp (same as on my IWC Mark XX, as they use the same bracelet manufacturer). I specifically bought it on a strap to avoid the polished center links, and then ordered the fully brushed bracelet separately.
The reed green is extremely versatile. I had looked at the black dial too, but wouldn't want to give up the applied hour markers. The font on the "6" is one of my favorite details - it's lovely.
Sure that pano date version is amazing but I could never deal with that size, personally. The 39.5 mm version is perfect. If you've experienced a Black Bay 58, the sizing is very similar, but the case shape and finishing is much more refined, making it look and wear thinner (compared to Tudor's infamous slab sides).
If you do decide to get one, I highly recommend picking up all 3 strap options from GO. The watch also works great with plenty of aftermarket straps too, but the GO quality is amazing.
To me the deesign is coarse and unrefined. Given that divers are now mostly fashion jewellery I'd go for something that's better looking, regardless of price and status. Disclosure: owner of a 5513 actually used for diving back in the day.
Editing Britt: “Soo, I got the call from my AD for a Sub while I had the SeaQ… I picked the Sub.” 😁
Hmmm….. I don’t think she would. 🤷🏻
Yes its genuinely a great option to the Submariner.
I've recently purchased the Senator excellence white dial and it's stunning!
I am a big fan of Glasshütte Original (GO) - as ALS is just not realistic for me anytime soon. While I really like the SeaQ, its case shape is not one I like on my wrist. 😕 So the GO Big Date models would be my route into the brand - plus those are the ALS models I would pine for anyway.😁
Great video about a less well known, but amazing brand.
Ahhh NOOOO! That sucks it doesn’t look quite right on your wrist! Boooo! But you never KNOOOW an ALS might be possible one day! (Hopefully not too long from now!)
It’s outside what I’m prepared to pay but I do covet the panorama dates
If I was in the market for a diver, this is where I’d look, so much charm and a really solid build. 👌🏽👌🏽
Right?! I couldn’t agree more papi!
This watch is an exercise of faith. Knowing you have a beautifully engraved double swan neck regulated manufacture movement behind a solid case back - and trusting that it’s not a Miyota in there!
Beautiful. I've never seen one out in the wild, though. In the watch world, that's a plus for standing out in a unique, positive way.
What really needs to be mentioned here that was not addressed in the video is service, warranty and repair. Whilst the GO is far superior in terms of finishing etc if something goes wrong you might end up having to have it sent back to Germany (despite it being Swatch group) which will take super long time. GO warranty is 2 years versus Rolex 5 years.
The other one major thing which almost nobody mentions is on the GO bracelet, you have vertical brushing paired up to the horizontal brushing on the lugs. Once you see this you are like WTF… despite the GO having far superior finishing and craftsmanship than Rolex, this is a major thing if you are bothered by such details.
Big fan of Glashutte Original. They make some beautiful watches. I have a PanomaticLunar with blue dial and blue leather strap. Love the open case movement. 👍I like your choice for a dive watch Britt.
Oh what a WATCH!!! I need to convince them to send me a Panomatic Lunar!!! Big big congrats on owning this one!! 😱💕💕🎉
I’m really glad you covered this! It’s the only other dive watch I’d buy now other than the Royal Oak diver.
There’s something about that shade of fauxtina, the arrow minute hand the puffiness of the numerals and the fully graduated bezel is just beautiful.
Is it better than the Rolex? I don’t think so. But I have the sub covered. I think it’s a great addition to a collection with the sub, in the same way the Tudor FXD is!
That said, the movement simply isn’t as good the 3235/3230 in the Submariner.
One thing to note, it’s often much smarter to get the watch on the bracelet and then order the rubber strap, it’s a lot cheaper than the other way around. In this instance I’m not actually sure it will be! Check with the AD, might be the same price due to the deployant!
Ahhhh CULL IS HERE! ALLO ALLO lovely! 💕💕💕 and I’m so glad you approve! 😜 I’ve been trying to get hands on with one of these for a while now! So dang happy I could finally make this video happen!
And I couldn’t agree more with all of these! I should have said in the video: I’m usually not a fan of fauxtina… but this fauxtina is juuuuust right! 😍👏🏻
Are you all ready for Christmas lovely?! Sending you all our love from Brizz!
I owned this classic design upon release along with the blue dial then green dial and recently the solid red gold version with transparent case back which is my favorite for it's deep red gold tone color precious metal case. The new one in 39mm has a few upgrades over the previous release. The 39mm wears awesome on my 7" over the 43.2mm version which is rather tall.
Note the rubber and nylon straps come in regular and short, which is perfect for wrists 6.5 in and less without long strap tails. And they make some of the best bracelet mechanisms with micro adjust in the industry.
Only metal bracelets look good. Everything else cheapens the look of a luxury watch.
I think you got this completey wrong, the sub has one of the best bracelets in the market, long power reserve with top-notch movement, a more refined dial and material (white gold), higher depth of 300M, suitable for all occasions, has a better legacy, and it is even cheaper (at retail) with better value retention.
It’s a little bit sterile though, a bit soulless… and seen everywhere, unless you’re talking a beautiful aged 5513, then we’re talking.
@@watchpapi so it is a victim of its own success, I love diver watches and i own many s4uch as seiko willard, mido 1961 reissuse, Panerai, Omega PO Chrono & Diver 300. But nothing beats a sub in my opinion and I'm lucky to have 2, the Hulk and the 41 mm Sub ND. The high quality of the Sub and how it wears on the wrist is just superb and umatcated at its price bracket.
@@majedalessa8376 yeah, I’ve got the Hulk too, the dial does at least provide some interest… but like I said, a good unmolested 5513 would beat it hands down.
Nobody ever seems to mention that these watches only come with a 2 year warranty (to my knowledge) . If it were 5 like the Sub it would be an even better proposition. It’s a beautiful piece .
Yeah! I feel like it’s a Glashutte thing! ALS is 2 years, Nomos, Moritz Grossmann! But you’re right - that’s definitely worth mentioning !
@@BrittPearceWatches I wasn’t aware of that -it’s a German thing haha probably feel the quality means they can get away with 2 year warranty 😀
Rolex can offer another three years, but the watches should be good enough not to cost them a single penny in repairs, so a sort of pretend three years, virtually.
@@BrittPearceWatches Two years is the default warranty in Germany, if you don't make extra regulations for your company. Though a lot of companys will help with issues after this time, if they see that this is was not the customers fault. I'm sure Glashütte will also have good service after the warranty is over. Awesome watch by the way!
Good call on taking a look at the SeaQ. Although the price is eye opening (at retail), I saw these at an AD during a trip to Vegas and let me say I was not disappointed when I saw them in the metal. I definitely cannot say that for all the watches I saw on that trip. Although I personally would love if it was maybe 1mm bigger, 39.5 isn't bad at all and should work with a lot of wrists. The 43.2mm version with the big date is more Sea Dweller territory in size. More than I need. If somebody doesn't like the fauxtina, the blue dial is the way to go. It's certainly cheaper than a blue dial Sub, which only comes in white gold. My one criticism is I wish they had the pretty movement on display like they do with the 43mm version.
The only sticking point in my mind is the dial style was not uncommon back in the '60s and although you're not getting the movement, nor probably the finishing level, the Wolbrook Skin Diver Automatic comes in a not much bigger 40mm size with a 60hr Miyota movement for a very reasonable price, with tropic straps or beads of rice bracelets. Would I get that much more satisfaction out of the GO? Maybe, but I'm not so sure. I say that as a person with a collection going from affordable through new Rolex.
Great review and such a great watch. Like many others have said, the bracelet/quick adjust system makes everything else seem silly... I had the older style bracelet with the polished center links and was able to get them polished for just a few bucks... Also another thing that I love is that it is extremely accurate, certainly on par with others in the price range... I wore mine for a month and it was less than 15 seconds off :)
I am in total agreement with you as to the aesthetics of the dial of the SeaQ. On some Rolex watches there appears to be an entire paragraph on the dial. I also think it's odd that the Cyclops on many Rolex watches has become iconic when it simply appears to be a wart on the crystal. Hey, Rolex, why not just enlarge the date window so it's legible without the need for magnification? I see that you no longer question your husband's wrist size and have given him the extra quarter inch. 🤣
Notably the rose gold reference has a sapphire case back and (supposedly) has no extra thickness. I'm holding out hope the regular versions will eventually get that upgrade too
i tried to get my wife that one but it is a heavy one so she opted for the classic black on a rubber strap. It was also definitely not 'stealth wealth' at that point.
Gah! That’s a downgrade! 😝 I’d always prefer a well decorated caseback on a sports watch! I find sapphire on sporty watches just wrong! 😅😝
@@BrittPearceWatches Well the wallet preferred her choice that is for sure - the price difference from stainless to red gold was just shy of the price of a bi-color SeaQ panodate.
@@BrittPearceWatches but that movement!!!
The panorama date variant is a proper sub competitor. This is not given the lesser movement, lower power reserve, water resistance and no display caseback.
If they can find a way to fit those features into the 41mm version then it’s absolutely a better watch than the sub.
Have worn my blue dial Seaq 39.5mm with fully brushed bracelet everyday for over six months and have not had to wind it. I can wear it in the beach and boardroom. They make only a few hundred of each type every year so your peers will likely not have one. Side by side with a Rolex Sub or GMT Master, the Seaq is a scene stealer. Another plus is the fully marked bezel which makes it really easy to read the time by the minute. The rubber strap was so high quality I purchased two but with the pin buckle for simplicity.
I have 7 5/8" wrists and went for the SeaQ Pano in blue with a bracelet. I've had this watch for 2 years and wear this more than any other watch I have, including Sub Date, Planet Ocean and Breitling Shark. I bought it new with an additional OEM rubber strap on a deployant for $10,000.00 new from an AD. It's also the most accurate watch I own.
Saw it tried it bought it, it is just a beautiful piece, so well made fits so well and the dial is so easy to read. Got the green dial panomatic. I have rubber strap as well. The biggest sleeper out there??? The finish is outstanding!!!
I like it better than any of the ceramic subs, but only the 39mm version. The others, though nice, are just too big for me. The 39mm SeaQ has been on my radar for a while now. I have yet to see it person.
I think this may be the only watch I like most in its 2 tone variant
Please do a review of the new Longines Legend Diver! Something different and to be honest Longines deserves more love fore their recent releases. Also I am very interested in this watch so for me personally it would be some nice reassurance that I am not wasting my money😂
The Sea Q is a cool watch, but the sub still looks more classic. If we’re going away from the Sub, then the JLC Polaris on rubber still beats the Sea Q.
The Polaris just must be my favorite rubber strapped watch. Tremendously underrated.
Disagree about the Polaris. The seaq is far better in construction and styling. All fine pieces though. Cheers!
I’m not much for divers, they simply don’t interest me much. That might due partly to the fact that most tend to be large watches and I’ve grown bored in that regard. At this size and proportions, this gets my attention.
Let me get this out of the way- the Sub is dull as dishwater. So I think there’s a handful of more interesting watches if not objectively better.
Of the two SEAQ’s from GO, this one falls well short of the larger watch in terms of spec. Their Panorama Date function. Is awesome, the movement on display in the larger watch is a better movement and stunning.
The smaller watch is more what I’d personally look for in a tool watch/dive watch. The engraved caseback looks great, it’s just going to wear great. I’d prefer this niceties featured on the 43mm version on something different, though also smaller.
The vertical brushing is very much growing on me. Beautiful case as a whole. I tend to read that color choice for lume as simply just another color- note, I own a black dial Railmaster so it’s nothing new for me.
As for price, it’s way too much money relative to what I’d be willing to spend for that watch. I’m not a spec weenie, but the movement is dated.
This is one to buy pre owned for sure. I just checked C24 for a quick check, didn’t see much evidence of them taking a huge knock from full retail. Maybe a couple deals here and there. From previous research, I think GO does a bit better than average in terms of dropping in value. There are saving to be found, but not huge. Still worth it.
Good review.
That drum beat intro thought I was getting Rick Rolled 😂
SeaQ vs Aquastar Model 60 Re-edition would be an interesting match up.
Great job. This is a really cool video. Loved the format and fun production / content
I have a GO Panomatic Lunar, not tried on the Sea Q yet.
This was a perfect review, focused on all the right things with great shots
Really enjoyed.
I think at this point the only big German watch brand you haven’t reviewed yet is Junghans. I would love to get your take on the Max Bill Automatic!
Especially now that they’re about to bring out a new black version with red accents (in February)… maybe you can get your hands on that one.
Awesome Video. Cool watch but how does it measure up against the Seiko 62mas?
I paddled in the sea yesterday and the water came half way up my shins - and yes I was wearing my 600m water resistance dive watch! I claim my nickel 😤
The one I'm saving for is the Panomatic Lunar, so naturally by the time I have enough to buy one at current prices I'm sure it will cost 2x as much.
You are preaching to the converted here Britt - this is my wife's daily watch. She loves the large numerals because her eyesight is certainly not 20/20. She has the black face on the rubber strap and as mentioned, its very much 'stealth wealth'. The only people that have ever commented on it were watch nerds who were very impressed seeing it on a ladies wrist no less. I wish it had a see through caseback (the red gold does but it becomes quite heavy in that variant and certainly loses the stealth aspect - its very very luxurious looking). As her daily, the low power reserve doesn't bother her but it is a weak point of this movement. I also think they should be upping their warranty period to at least 3-5 years. That said, I have the bi-color SeaQ panodate so I tick all the boxes and I am not that concerned on the warranty front. Rolex are boring poser watches in comparison....sorry Rolex fanbois - and the AD games just make the brand not worth bothering with as you can't actually buy the watch you want at retail.
Submariner = real Jewelry; SeaQ = authentic Toolery.
I would totally choose the SeaQ over the Sub!
Great watch that doesn't have to try to impress -- by, say, insisting that ADs call it a "timepiece" rather than a watch, or by having text all over its dial -- in order to authenticate itself.
And your occasional vocal serenades are always a treat. 😉🤩 Merry Christmas to you, Britt! 🎅
OUUU I LIKE THAT LINE! “Real jewellery, authentic toolery” OUUU IM STEALING THIS! 🤣💕💕
… as for my vocal serenades… you are far too generous! 🤣💕 flattery will get you everywhere!
Paying £9K for a tool = authentic foolery.
Reality check - all watches are jewellery.
Grab a Rolex Submariner 14060m if you want the last of the Best Rolex Submariners. That's why it's dubbed "THE LAST OF THE BEST "
@@lonewolfemcquade8133concur. That's what I have, and it's The One
Oh dear! I got the price wrong! And BTW I am not a Rolex fanatic. I would much rather have a Pelagos 42. Much much rather. Rolex Sub: Living in past, like your Grandad, telling you how he used to be the best looking young man in the Golf Club bar? Nowadays wears too much jewellery and EDT. Gl'arse'hut CQ. The Cliff Richard of watches. Did he have a nip and a tuck, or did he just never age? Pelagos 42. The Jude Bellingham of watches. Perfect in every way, and you love him, and watching him play, even though he's playing against your team today, and will definitely score a hatrick, but love is love!
Britt, I love your work.
I love your general ... optimism.
Your videos are always so nice to watch.
You're a treasure.
The submariner is a certified chronometer with an accuracy of +/- 2 seconds a day.... versus Glashuette at +/- 6 seconds per day
I also prefer this watch to the Sub, although I‘m more smitten by the Panorama Date version in two-tone. Or a titanium Bathyscaphe. Nice cat content!
I have the same feelings for blancpain fifty phantoms.
Such a cool, good looking watch. I almost got this, but ended up getting the BP FF, as I already had a GO and no BP in my collection. Who knows I might still circle back to get this one. Also, show the kitty more! :)
Beauty! I like the variant you featured, but the blue dial with white hands/indices floats my boat!
I like the 43mm version with the beautiful case back.
Oh dear, I was watching this and getting that warm glow I always feel when I think, new watch incoming...and then the price came up. Stupidly thought this was going to be a £1,500 watch...ooops.
Wolbrook skin diver
Sub-$500 with similar styling
Great watch. A real diver should be only be on a rubber strap. I have got a Glashütte Spezimatic form the GDR, the predecessor of the Seaq.
SeaQ Panoramic date is an absolute stunner!
I wouldn't choose this over a sub but I would definitely like to add one to my collection. Some of those specs are disappointing for a modern dive watch though Britt
I love the easy to read dial....I kinda want to see a California dial on the future
Excellent work- thank you
For Dive watches, look at the Blancpain 50 fathoms, the Rolex Sub and the Glashutte SeaQ 43mm. These 3 IMO are the Holy Grail in Dive Watches. And I can't just decide what to buy and put on my wrist. I've tried all 3 and they are all so good.
The GO SeaQ has been my daily watch for the last year. It is an amazing watch! Especially if you don’t want to flex a $10k watch in the office. It is stealth wealth in its true form.
The only gripe I have is the polished center links. Other than that, I love this watch!!!
You’re soooo right - STEALTH WEALTH in the truest form! A seriously cool choice! Biggest congrats on owning this amazing watch!!! 😱💕
I do agree about the PCLs tho! 😭 I kinda wish I got the bracelet version in! But the rubber is the one I really wanted! 🙈
The SeaQ no longer has polished centre links.
I wear mine on a B2 Tropic rubber and it is a fantastic package for South Florida.
I bought the green this year with all 3 strap options from GO. The bracelet no longer has PCLs - it's fully brushed for 2023 models. I actually bought the watch on rubber and purchased the bracelet separately to ensure I got the brushed version, as some dealers are still selling the older version with PCLs.
@@RodisflawlessThis is very true, on the website it’s all brushed now, and i prefer that.
I very much like the SeaQ but not enough to give up my Tudor BB58 blue, it really is for me perfect in every way possible 😊 and 1/2 the price 😊 double win for Tudor 😊 loved the singing ❤ Like they say the show ain’t over till the watch lady sings….. lol
Oh as a fellow love of the BB58 blue… I couldn’t agree more! PURE MAGIC! And like you said, half the price doesn’t hurt! 😝
I have the Tudor BB , big watch but I prefer the gold gilt dial of the Tudor for me the money you pay for a Tudor looks to be an even more bargain looking at the price of the SeaQ , Tudor reminds me of what Omega used to be compared to others omegas were a good price for what you got ( not no more pretty expensive now )
Went to a dealer to test a Seamaster. But after I tried the Seaq Panomara Date with blue dial, I am not interested in Seamaster anymore 😂 The blue dial is stunning yet not too flashy. Now I am torn between Seaq and Panomaticlunar. Hope to hear your opinion on Panomaticlunar soon.
Glasshutte makes some amazing pieces and you can’t go wrong with any of them! Rolex is also beast mode 😎⭐️ Aweoms video Britt!!
Right???! I need to get MOOOORE in to review!!!
Gringa Sunday is here 🎉
Lovely lovely watch 🙌🏻.
I think my grail diver is the Seiko 62mas…….oh man, that watch for me it’s pure perfection 🤩.
Yes Britt! You can pull it off! I would even say it would look somewhat small on a plus 7'' wrist.. Who's taking this over the sub? I would!
Nice vid Brittany, thank you. Watch is gorgeous. IMO 39.5 is good on you, panorama date 43 would be good on James but hey what do I know. Thanks again🙂👍
The worst thing about my Sub 41 is that it’s a Rolex, otherwise it’s that good. Wouldn’t give it up for any other diver. Personally could’t own any diver with a date.
I chose my Sub over the SeaQ bc of the cartoonish numerals on the Glashuette, great vid as always!
Wait until you get a little bit older and you will really appreciate being able to see the numerals.
I agree. I think the large numerals degrade legibility a bit
I really like the green 39.5mm! I love the numbers on the dial (not many dive watches have these) & it looks so legible. Apparently the bracelet is really well made, too.
The green is the ONE!!! And actually available to get! Unlike a certain green bezel Rolex 😜
@@BrittPearceWatchesand the bracelet has a logo push micro adjust AND recently updated with brushed centre links now.
Have it and absolutely love it. The update to finally get rid of the PCLs and fully brush the bracelet finally put me over the edge.
@@bobj8877 Very nice!
I don't like the green and blue ones. Somehow missing the shin part when looking at the dial in reality. But the black one here looks really nice!! I think the battle Glashütte has to fight though is not against the Sub, which might be the first choice of a watch enthusiast, but then add a Polaris or so a secondary watch, if that makes sense
Hi Britt, nice choice, once again I fully agree with your Gringaness. This is definitely the more interesting watch and it's legibility is off the charts. By the way I can't say this often enough, but take a look at the Aquastar Model 60, and while you are at it, why not do a skin diver special over the holidays?
Merry Christmas, even if I don't get a serenade😂.
“Your Gringaness” 🤣💕👏🏻 I love this! You’re sooo right - this is the far more interesting watch!
And a VERY MERRY Christmas to you! 💕✨
@@BrittPearceWatches" I am not worthy, I am not worthy!" 🙇♂️
Dresden watchmaking is on fire 🔥!
I bought a Le Forban Securite Mer, the first french dive watch, very similar in style. Made in 1969 the same year as the SeaQ. I paid 400 euros. It's not a luxury watch, but now I have the budget for a Pilot and I'm torn between a sporty Breitling and a more discreet Bremont...
The only thing that let this watch down for me, especially at this price point, is that the lume of the hands, in regular daylight, were not a good colour match to the numerals. It maybe that the hands are green when glowing and the numerals blue or the other way round but it was a bad match for me. You cant see it in this video so much but definitely in real life unless they've updated it since a year or so ago.
Just wondering if you’ll ever do a SOTC with your husband on the channel?
Looks like he has an amazing collection!
Did one a year or so ago. ✨✨💕💕
I recently picked up a used SeaQ Pano on a bracelet and I cannot stop wearing it, I absolutely love the watch. So much better then having the same old same old Sub.
Tudor 58 in Sterling Silver 😊 Weight from the Silver. In House movement. 39mm case. Discrete. And it’s a Tudor.
It’s a beautiful watch! And I agree about the cyclops bubble. Big turn off. But, even THINKING that you prefer the Glashütte to a Rolex could get you dropped to the bottom of your AD’s waiting list! 😂😂😂
Great review, the Glashutte SeaQ definitely shines! 👍
Love this watch but I think the power reserve of 40 hours is a bit disappointing at that price point.
Great video, you should review more from them
“Because I wanted to handle the rubber….” 😂 great video and under appreciated brand!
At the end of the day, the sub is iconic. This feels more like a vintage throwback
This piece hadn’t hit my radar. Thanks for sharing it with us, Britt. I really agree with you on this!
Ahhh I’m so glad to help! 😅💕 great watch! I’ve only fallen more in love with it since being hands on!
No lume shot? thanks. beautiful watch. Xx
Yesssss love the fact that it’s not another Rolex or omega which I do love but with soooo many other watch brands out there, there’s plenty of context to not sound like everyone else…. Good job gringa🫵🏽
I get your love for German watches, Sinn, Glashutte, Hanhart and Damask are some of my favorite watch makers!
I vastly prefer the SeaQ. You get a gorgeous watch, the Glashutte watchmaking tradition, and no Rolex sub image baggage.
Hi...love the glashutte watch. Have you checked out the Wolbrook Skindivers. A french design? Looks pretty much like the same watch?
I just found your channel, and I think you make great watch content with creative topics
You might have a weak spot for my 1966 39 mm Seamaster300 165.014. With striking tritium patina, no date. Same as in my avatar. Black "Artem" sailcloth strap.
I got this in green last december after deciding for many months. So so good!
another added bonus is when you go anywhere with one of these no one will think for a secod if it is a fake, with the rolex unles you got one direct from the ad you never know