Why This Is Better Than Most Swiss Made Luxury Watches: Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar Review
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- Today I return to Glashütte Original to find out why I am so captivated by their watches. What is it that makes them so special? And why do I consider this not only a better value, but a superior watch that is both technically and artistically crafted beyond most of the Swiss offerings in the same price range? To truly understand this watch, it takes more than just a simple regurgitation of specs and measurements. In this video I share a hands-on review of the Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar (ref. 1-90-02-42-32-61) including its positives, negatives, style, design, specifications, history, value, and more. Join me for a more profound look at what makes the Glashütte Original PanoMaticLunar such an enticing timepiece. What do you think of the watch featured in this video? Please share in the comments.
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The GS pano was a grail of mine for nearly 20 years. Finally picked one up last year. Couldn't be happier!
Outstanding choice, one day I will have one, hopefully! In the meantime, enjoy yours a little extra for me..
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Which dial color did you go for?
@@pacovl46I got the exact watch in this video.
That's cool man. The pano was on my wish list some 15 years ago. But it somehow went off my radar. Wear it in good health
Enjoy it ☺️
20 years ago, I wouldn't have given this watch a second glance, but as you say, "tastes change". I was going to say that I daren't Google the price, but then you said $10,000 and I was pleasantly surprised, I was expecting more like $30K!
I would find myself wearing it "inside out" just to stare at the beautiful movement 😍
👍🏻
u can get the PanoInverse then ;)
I own this watch and wore it at my wedding. Grey dial, a watch that doesn't shout but sits on my wrist with quiet confidence and sophistication. Its steel case and 50m water resistance makes it a great daily wearer if it is one's only watch.
A prime example of where history meets engineering, art, design, fashion. An intoxicating mix that draws watch enthusiasts like a moth to a flame!
So true, well said, thank you!
Best regards,
TGV
So glad you’ve done this video, a real treat I have to say…because for me Glasshütte never seem to put a foot wrong, everything they make is exquisite.
👏👏👏👏 Thank you Peter, I only wish I could make this several hours, so much to unpack.
Best as always
TGV
GO has a lot of panache in an industry where everything is so derivative and conservative. They combine the respect for old world knowledge needed for custom-made movements with the out-of-the-box thinking to have a very unique design, and the mix of both to have something that looks elegant after all is said and done
I'm a big fan of Glasshütte Original. Not only are they well priced at retail for impressively made and finished dials and movements, but they are criminally undervalued when buying pre-owned. This seems to be the case for a lot of higher end Swatch Group brands like Blancpain and Breguet as well.
Just acquired my grail of 20 years: the Panoreserve. It is so so special. The blue dial is mesmerizing in different lights and shadows and the subtle details are always there to remind you how special and beautiful it is. It lives up to the hype and if you’re a fan of a big date window, nothing comes close to offering that “digital” look in an analogue form factor. It’s truly a watch worthy of grail status.
If you think how damn small the town Glashütte is, just a couple of streets, its crazy to imagine how many horological heavy hitters sit there. A true powerhouse.
I bought a SeaQ earlier in the year, obviously a different style but the craftsmanship GO offer is excellent.
Got myself this on my 30th birthday as a milestone. No regrets at all, pure bliss.
👏👏👏 I wish I was as classy as you my friend when I turned 30. Congrats and enjoy.
Best regards,
TGV
Eloquence, Elegance, Sophistication & Horology in one blissful episode.... Salut
Get back from watchmaking class at 11pm on Monday’s, a small nip…ok a big nip…of classy whisky and an even classier UG video. Perfect. I didn’t realize the heart of German watchmaking ended up in the east, going to read more. Cheers!
I'm so glad you finally got to review the Panomatic Lunar! That watch has been a grail of mine forever! I don't think being part of the Swatch group is a guarantee of soullessness and this is a perfect example of that.
Why does that not surprise me my friend! I hope you make it a reality one day.
Well said on your latter point. Onwards, upwards and thank you as ever!
Best regards,
TGV
The movement is the real superstar here. What a knockout.
Probably my favorite watch and definitely my grail. Love the dial but the movement is the best part in my opinion the level of craftsmanship for the price is amazing.
Another great production. This brand is very underrated!
Best intros. You always bring your A-game.
Probablement la plus belle montre de l'histoire de l'humanité
I have been collecting watches for over 40 years, and I have been lucky enough to have had most watches at some point. I have this watch in my collection and it is a beautiful piece but as you are now aware there is nothing quite like a Panerai.
What a stunner of a watch. A short time living in Germany in my early 20s has left me with a great fondness for the country which includes their watches. This would certainly be a great grail piece. Looking forward to seeing which eventually you choose. Enjoy the week sir
There is some magic factor in the German engineering items;)! Thanks for the great content as always, and have a great week ahead, Sir TGV!
Got a used blue dial one a few months ago, used, 1 year old with box, parts and manual for $6900. Absolutely love it. Came on blue leather with deployment clasp. But I just but on an inexpensive Barton quick release Blue Croc pattern leather and it really looks well. I have a Longines Titanium big eye at 41mm and 14.5 thick and it’s a joy to wear, the GO is very comfortable to wear all day.
... and one of only few fellow overseas youtubers who's taking care of pronouncing Glashütte perfectly right, thanks TGV 👍🏻
This model is one of my grails, happy to hear it be praised on its own merits than be seen as a "budget Lange." As always, appreciate hearing your perspectives and history lessons !
I bought this watch a few months ago and really enjoy wearing it. It is a really handsome looking watch. Both the dial front and the case back movement are a visual treat to observe.
Great video TGV!!! Always loved Glashütte Original especially the PanoMatics, Was lucky enough to visit Glashütte this year for my 50th and have a tour of the Deutschen Uhrenmuseum Glashütte ... increadible watch making history in such a beautiful place! Glashütte Original on list for 2024 !
Glashütte Original has been on my mind lately - always appreciate your take TGV. Thanks for the content you provide!
Very nice, love the display back I’m a real fan of being able to see the movements in a watch.
The intro video is a remarkable passage of time, the fluidity is exceptional! The movement is very beautiful, especially the swan neck regulator! Thanks for another true review!! Best regards!
While dress watches personally aren’t my style I can appreciate the beauty in them. They are works of art. Thanks again for another video TGV!
This is an excellent brand. I feel their quality is up there with the likes of JLC personally.
Quiet, confident, they let the watches do the talking.
And I agree about their value cf ALS.
I have a seventies panorama date. My favourite watch
It's a beautiful watch, for sure. And I agree with you that it is the classic design of Glashutte Original.
Like you, I also think it's a bit too large for a dress watch, and here is where you see that Lange have more refined designs. The Lange 1 comes in many sizes, including 38mm.
The one point in this video I don't agree with is that the 'shadow' of their luftwaffe history still hangs over Lange. For me, it doesn't, and that is because Lange is not the same company that produced those watches. They were nationalized and revived in the '90s. And from the privatization of the nationalized glashutte watch companies resulted Glashutte Original. So some might say it is GO over who the shadow of the luftwaffe hangs, and not the modern Lange. Personally, I view both as new companies and prefer to judge them on their current merits, not on business they carried out 80 years ago.
My last point is that as beautiful as the watch is, I don't feel like it has that quality that would make me think I don't need anything else. I don't think it's really an endgame watch, at least not for me. Curious to see your other candidates!
A fantastic review Tristano! I have been a huge fan and collector of GO for years now as the Panomatic Lunar if one of their Crown Jewels. The brand is hugely unappreciated and thus represents undisputed value. Thank you!
Excellent review of an amazing watch. It’s definitely on my short list for potential grail watches. I like the gold version
A great review TGV I really loved the watch and you were honest ,fair and reasonable in all your thoughts on this timepiece and they all made sense I love your channel for a long time and thoroughly enjoy work thankyou love and respect David❤
I’m glad you finally reviewed this watch. I love this watch!
Again, another extraordinary history lesson and review. Who would have thought a company who would do anything to sell you a Mission to Uranus 🤔 could be the parent company of such sophistication and design. Danke!
Amazing craftsmanship. Wonderful spotlighting this iconic brand. Thank you TGV!
You are KILLING me. I'm trying to decide between this watch and the Grand Seiko Cherry Blossom which is cheaper . . . and here this video is! I'm thinking you're gonna have me shelling out the bigger bucks. That date window . . . that movement . . . wow. I should have NEVER started this hobby!
Watching this video, I was struck (and not for the first time) about how terrific your video production is. It’s even classier than the PanoMatic :)
Always such a delight to watch, and learn.
Thanks TGV, I have been a fan from a far of G-O. I love the vintage watches they have (70's style) and I must admit I over looked this one. A really smart watch.
Thank you TGV for both an informative and entertaining introduction to a watch I had never had the opportunity to see in the flesh. The editing and style of the video is unmatched!!
This is definitely one of my grails as well but unfortunately you are right. It's too thick and just too big for the dress watch it should be. They should update this model next year and give it proper dimensions. Else it's absolutely stunning!
Definitely gives me A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 vibes at a fraction of the price too ... VERY nice grail.
I have the blue dial with blue leather strap. PanoMatic Lunar is definitely a beautiful dress watch. One thing I do agree less writing on dial in different fonts would be a good move. Glashutte Original one of the finest German high horology.🤔
Loved this video. Another potential watch for my collection. Thank you so much!
I bought it! Bucherer in Manhattan. Love it. So soft appearing and comforting
I’m getting sick of some watch companies that are artificially trying to make their watches more exclusive to obtain by all the ridiculous hurdles. Mentioning no names,😂 I had a Rolex I actually sold because I was sick of people saying “that’s not real or is that fake or even how can you afford that” 🙄 that actually made me cringe wearing it at times.
Wonderful presentation as usual! This brand has been a grail for me for years.
Great vid! It looks as though you put even more time into editing this one than usual? The amount of B-roll and the use of it makes it a joy to watch, it looks great.
Really appreciating this coverage! Relatedly, I sometimes think I could be happy with an all-German collection of three. So many brilliant German watchmakers to patron and admire. Cheers
My second luxury watch, after my Sub 16613 (new, bought in 1998), was a Glashütte Senator moon/power reserve in 18kt yellow (39-44-01-11-04) that I purchased from a G.O. boutique in 2007. The back story of G.O. is what drew me to the watch...and this particular model really hit all of the points I wanted in a very special dress watch. It has not disappointed.
Amazing review TGV, cant wait to find out what your grail watch is! Cheers
I like the way you put design elements in cultural and historical context and now I am going to have to find that whole three part Meades series again.
Any fan of Meades is good people!
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Great review as always. So much information. Thank you for providing it and great to hear from Peter Henlein in your videos. Greetings from Nuremberg!
The PanoMaticLunar is one of my favorite pieces, nice to see you review it!
Javi, you are a person of class, thank you as always my friend.
Best,
T.
Picked up one of these used late last year. While I do wish it could have been a little thinner, I find myself not really minding the size generally, especially with the shortish lug to lug. I view it as operating in the same space as a Santos De Cartier: While one can press it into service as a dress watch, it's more like an elegant everyday watch. More so on the bracelet, which has the best on-the-fly microadjustment systems I've experienced (my understanding is that IWC uses the same system).
I'll admit that I think the Lange 1 dial is a bit easier to read (the Pano's overlapping seconds dial can get in the way of the hours and minutes), but visually the Pano's layout just looks better to me. Plus being available in steel is a big deal for me, both in terms of price and being able to wear this more often.
“The 5th Element”!!!! Love that movie Tristano!
Another amazing video as always, have a great day
This G.O. is a superstar without yelling about being so; and because it’s obviously a product of quality, it should never have to.
Thank you for this exciting review! As a German, I have only bought a few German watches so far (only microbrands and Junghans - but none with German movements). Glashütte Original always seemed to me more like a cheaper version of A Lange & Söhne. Slowly, my opinion is changing. However, the PanoMaticLunar is a bit too thick for my taste. Now I'm considering whether to buy a used Glashütte Original Senator Observer for about 5000€ or a Glashütte Original SeaQ. I don't have a single diver's watch over 1000€, so I'm missing one in my collection. But then again, there's the issue with size: I visually prefer the SeaQ Panorama Date over the one with the small date (I'd rather have no date than such a small one) - on the other hand, the Panorama Date version is actually too big for me.
I bought my first luxury dress watch at a G.O. boutique; a Senator (39-44-01-11-04). I think it was the last year (2008) for that particular watch, as it was soon replaced by a new Senator family with different movement(s). Mine is the 18kt yellow gold version; 39mm diameter/11mm thick, with moon phase, power reserve, and date. I have seen the stainless steel variants of this model, in excellent condition with box/papers, selling for around EURO 5K.
What a beauty! Thanks for the detailed review. 👍
I own a Glashutte Senator from 2001, nice and smaller, descontinued and square. Beautiful and elegant watches
OMG This watch is so perfect in every way ! Truely my "dressgrail" over any VC or Patek...
Another masterpiece in editing and storytelling.
Thx TGV
Oh by the way the watch are a beast too..
Thank you so much, very kind of you to say. O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
A great review as usual with great information & history. I just bought second hand the PanaMaticVenue. 39.3mm with a second time zone placed where the moonphase is. Great watch. Wish it had lume but as a dress watch maybe not needed :) double folding clasp makes it more elegant and not over size as you mentioned. Great combo with my Explorer 39mm :)
Great, well written review of an absolute grail
Excellent piece and excellent review. Pure Class! I prefer their other watch that you gave us a glimpse of in an earlier video - think it's called the Panodate or something along those lines . The way that the one had the lumed indices looks great under low light. Also I really liked the layout of that one. I can see why Glashutte is a grail for so many people. They are just so alluring!
Very kool piece 👌 even if the style isn't really my jam but I do find the Sinn Regulator watches pretty kool
A snippet of Reggae into the soundtrack of a German watch review. That takes some skill - well done.
Seasonal greetings Guv’nor, another banger of excellent content and cinematography!
My grail seems to be an ever-changing thing but Glashutte Original seems to be a recurring feature. Was so glad to see you covering this piece!
Really enjoying your grail journey theme. Keep them coming! Greetings from Norwich uk
Another great review, TGV. Personally, the size of this model is unfortunately a deal-breaker for me, as a dress watch should always be on the smaller side (at most 38mm, 34-36 even better), and it should definitely slide under your cuff, in my opinion.
I always feel like I've learnt something from these videos. Thank you
That makes it all worth it!
Thank you 🙏 😊 Onwards and upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
I really appreciate your videos.🎉
Ive been looking at Sea q for sometime, and my brother in law beat me to it, what a beatiful watch, amazing brand, great value.
Hello TGV,
I love your channel, not just for the watches, but for the way you present them with a few words of wisdom. Your style is great and respectful. I love Casio and am from the middle of society. So much history for the little man. I wish you, your lovely wife and Hugo a Merry Christmas and relaxing holidays. Greetings from Germany my friend and stay as you are!!
Another amazing video 👏👏👏
Would love to own this one day. Nothing but beauty on this one.
I have this piece and I love it. It was a serious consideration for me for a long time and it gets so much wear from me.
What a beauty ❤❤❤
A beautiful watch, but it lives in the shadow of the L1 as it came out later. I also prefer the Panoreserve for the slimmer case. But the real stars of the pano series is the panoretrograph and panograph chronos. And agree the GO big date is superior to ALS! And the first pano were 39mm which could help with the size issue. But another win for the L1 at 38.5mm
The stainless steel blue dial of this watch is a grail of mine. Great review. This watch is just great. I would take this watch over a Rolex as well, not just ALS.
Love the Pano Reserve…with the Auf/Ab …this watch in 38mm would be a killer 😍
Just yesterday I was drooling over the white PanoMatic Lunar and a green one in the window of Cielo in Piazza Duomo in Milano, right next to some Bathyscaphes… it's gorgeous, but I won't fight you over the one you have there - the Panomatic is a grail for me but only in blue or dark grey anthracite - truly stunning.
I wish I was there!!!! Enjoy e grazie.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry the Duomo area is at peak prettiness during the Christmas season (well which place isn't?).
You could plan some time in the future a collab video with @iamcasa just as an excuse for another trip
Oh yeah! Best part of the week! Thanks TGV! By the way……grail….incoming soon. As in exit grail!! So stoked
Fantastic review of a real stunner of a watch. GO is on my list the minute they make another watch sub-40mm. One of several of your episodes that had me wishing I'd chosen a different career path many years ago - good grief do I wish I were working somewhere like GO!
I absolutely adore GO. While most of the German brands are overlooked and underrated. The Glashuette brand as whole is at the top of that list. From entry level Nomos. To the Sar Rescue from Muhle that will give any Swiss diver a run for its money. And finally Glashuette Original at the top. The Pano (in all its forms) is so much more then just an asymmetric dial with a big date. The Pano imho is what the Lange 1 would be if Lange had modernized and refined their complications.
That's one stunning watch... thanks for sharing. John
Thanks for another Great presentation .
This Brand and Model really does speak to me ever so
urbanely and eloquently .
As do you , Good Sir 😉
What an intro!!! Pure class Sir!
🙏🙏🙏 Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
It's a lovely piece, no question. I agree with you re: the buckle and typefaces. For me with an 8+ wrist, I can't consider even dress watches under 40mm, they look lost on my wrist, so personally I would appreciate the size, but yes it's a design that has to fit the wearer, perhaps because of that extra dial real estate afforded by the layout, which makes it look bigger than it is.
Have to say Glashütte Original watches are quite a looker, recently the SeaQ is catching my eye a bit but the PanoMatic is quite a beauty.
Absolutely stunning! I don’t understand why these high-end luxury brands only offer their dress watches in 39-40.
Excellent video.keep it up sir
There's a limited edition of 400 pieces in platinum of the Panoreserve from the late 90s, which is actually the most beautiful iteration of the Pano series. It's can be had for about 14K on the second hand market.
Another superlatively made video TGV, and on a beautiful watch. Unfortunately I can't afford a GO, but I'm interested to know does their Swatch sibling Union Glashutte also enjoy a similar independence from the parent company? Also, I really like the look of the Limes Pharo Big Date II, as a more affordable watch that looks to have high levels of finishing and build quality for the price point; is there any chance of a review of some of the more affordable end of German watches that aren't Fliegers or Tool watches please?
Excellent use of Bach Cello Suite 1 in G to really gild the lily when talking about the GO’s baroque-inspired design.
Finally, some brand worth making a video about, well done Tgv, well done 👌👌 may I suggest another brand to take a look at, D. Dornbluth & sohn.. hand made watches made in the traditional way....👌👌