I did not realize GO was owned by Swatch - that totally put my service concerns at ease here in Canada. I'd simply drive it up to Swatch Group in Toronto and call it a day. Agree with your comparisons to the Cellini or De Ville... I would take the GO over either every day. The fact this GO retails for only $1700 more than a steel Datejust 36 in Canada is mind blowing.
You should add "Original" at the end of the video's title, as the brand's name is "Glashütte Original". There are currently around 10 watch brands located in the town of Glashütte. Some of which also have "Glashütte" in their brand name. Many people seem to get confused by this. Glashütte Original is the manufactory from Glashütte with the longest history. Even the historical A. Lange & Söhne became part of what is Glashütte Original today.
Fine review, thank you. I think this is a beautiful watch. The quality is evident through pictures but handling it proves it beyond doubt. I actually like the font used for Glashutte and it's probably wise for them to leave it as it is as it has become a recognisable and integral part of the marque. I think the font is both elegant and strong. The hardship here is deciding on the dial colour best suited to the moonphase complication. I would have the watch in white with the power reserve but the blue I think for the moonphase. The movement is beautiful, could distract for hours.
It's beautiful. I almost bought a Nomos once, also from the same city Glashutte in Germany. I like the lettering they use for the brand, only the German indication of 'moonphase' and 'datewindow' seem a bit unnecessary to me...
Even more casual with the metal bracelet which has an amazing adjustment mechanism (more convenient than the one from the Sub or Seamaster as you can keep it on the wrist to make the length adjustment)
This watch is pristine and I absolutely love the dial. Everything about it is perfect. Love your commentary as well and am very impressed with your statements. I agree and think Glashutte and JLC are two top tier, often overlooked brands. Really appreciate the in dept explanation regarding servicing and other crucial things regarding the specifics of the watch. Hope to be purchasing one sometime soon!!
Nice review. Recently, I have been looking at this to add to my collection. From what I see, the hands illuminate at night. Are there any other parts of the watch that illuminate?
No, just the hour and minute hands. I have one and I absolutely love it. The date is better excuted than on a lange (my opinion), it comes in stainless steel, which I want and is at a fraction of the price of a similar lange. Btw, I do wear it to board meetings. Something beautiful to look at when the meeting gets boring.
AL&S was founded in 1845 by F.A. Lange and was nationalized post WWII into VEB Glashütter Uhrenfabrik (what remains Glashütte Original). Upon German reunification, it was reformed by Walter Lange and Günther Blümlein in 1990 and has since become one of the finest watch manufactures in the world. F.A. Lange single handedly transformed Glashütte from a poor village into a specialized watchmaking centre so it’s actually the other Glashütte brands that owe Lange a debt of gratitude i.e GO, Laco, Wempe, Stowa etc...
@@riagra No, the current Lange is a totally new brand that just talks about history. Richemont simply bought the name and got FP Journe to setup the workshop. GO is the true Lange as it stays where it is from Lange formed with few other Glashutte brands. GO owes nothing from Lange cause GO IS THE LANGE. And Tim Mosso agrees with me th-cam.com/video/o-zhZfotLZE/w-d-xo.html
Tippy Kaffu Lange (as we know it) was reformed in 1990 and launched their new collection in 1994 (Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815). In 2000, Richemont acquired Les Manufactures Horlogères SA (LMH) which owned JLC, IWC, and Lange. While you could argue that Lange is a “new” company after reforming some 40 years since the doors were shuttered under East German nationalization, it’s perhaps even more impressive that they have established themselves as one of the world’s best watch manufactures in such a short time. Your link to Tim’s video does not seem to further this discussion but check out this interview with Ben Clymer where he states “Lange is the finest serially produced watch in the world” m.th-cam.com/video/SZXLV-Drr9I/w-d-xo.html He seems to agree with me ;)
@@riagra Yes, I am not questioning the quality. I am talking about the 'heritage'. The original Lange is now part of GO.The thing about the new Lange is it is helped by many great watchmakers like Philippe Dufour, FP Journe, Felix Habring and many other great unknown watchmakers. The current Lange is just not the 'since 1845' Lange is what I am arguing about, not the quality. And perhaps, what you don't know is both GO and Lange are both equally capable in watchmaking. The only difference is the range and quality of finishing. And the other thing I could argue is how Nomos has their own amazing manufactured reliable movement really quickly and also praised by the legendary Dufour. My statement in the comment is "GO is the historical Lange," not "GO is better than Lange." And the reason GO has Original in the name is the reason I explained.
Glashütte Original stands on its own as a Manufacturer. Their watches are on par with Lange. A. Lange & Söhne watches are priced as they are due to the use of precious metals for their cases. That is until the ODYSSEUS. Of course the Lange brand has been established as a high cost luxury brand and can now use steel and hold pricing. People who suggest or state that G.O. quality is not up to Lange's is purely driven by the Veblen effect.
Such a beautiful watch , I agree on font choice 100%. Not everyone has a lange & sohne money. This is on my shortlist to buy. It looks stunning on the wrist. The craftsmanship from the glashütte factory is impeccable. They are most definitely not a poor man's lange. That is so disrespectful to glashütte.
I had the chance to try it on. Exquisit but a bit too big for me now. The same thought with the ultra thin serie from JLC. For me dress is not as big. Tool could be. Don’t you think ?
Splendid piece. Alas, a bit too thick for my wrist I think. Thanks for the video. One thing though... Rubber straps with this beauty!? I beg to differ!!
Very impressive. The only thing that bugs me is the amount of text. Does it really have to say 'moonphase'. I mean we can see that. It detracts from an otherwise really clean dial.
@@watchcollectingstrategy the sad part of Glashütte is, I even live in the state where their core facility is. But they are doing such a bad job communicating. My aunt and uncle pulled out a stack of cash last year and tried to spend it in the town of Glashütte. They weren't able to do so! So please don't do the mistake to come to Germany and try to visit Galshütte.
I totally love this watch...BUT! Dimensions are just too bulky for a sophisticated dresser. If it would have a case diameter somewhere between 36-37 mm and a thickness below 10 mm then it's a no-brainer and I would love to wear it. Since it is so big the only alternative is the Small Lange 1. However that watch is currently listed at 44K in EUR. So never gonna happen. Thanks for the beautiful macro shots.
@@mattm1854 For my liking 36-37mm is the sweetspot. A couple of decades ago a 36mm case size was considered to be on larger end of the spectrum. The current and in my opinion vulgar trend of hideously large watches will luckily end at some point. Some brands already launch smaller watches again. But if you decide to put overdimensioned baby toys on your wrist I won't stop you^^
they are both stunning IMO. Why do u think manual wind is better than auto? Logic tells me winding mechanism wear and tear a lot more than autos. Same price point. both stunning.
@@nicholasbet4839 agree both are great. But the manual wind movement is thinner than the auto wind, thus giving the benefit of making the watch case thinner. Plus I prefer a manual wind in order to have that interaction with the watch, which not everyone wants.
This to me is a pure dress watch, thicker than expected and therefore the relatively affordable price compared to a Lange. Also I don't think this will look good with a rubber strap, absolutely not. Just, No!
Glashutte Original is an underrated brand, but the Panomatic series is widely derided as the "poor man's Lange 1." You cannot fairly call the Glashutte a "ripoff" or "homage" of the Lange 1, there are enough differences to avoid those labels, but you cannot deny the design similarities between the two. For a premium luxury watch at this price point, I'd want a design that is not so derivative of an earlier (and much more famous) watch by a competitor. Lange had this design about 15 years before Glashutte adopted it. For my money, I'd stick with pieces like the Glashutte Senator Sixties and others that have a design unique to the brand and that can be traced back decades as part of the brand's history.
Outside of Lange, the value you get from the Glashutte brands is very impressive. Nomos, a brand I’m not fond of at all when it comes to aesthetics, gives you beautifully decorated in house calibres. Strongly considering this offering as a dressier piece. That movement is undeniably beautiful. I need to find one in person... damn this pandemic
GO and Lange used to be the same company. That’s why the design language is so similar. The difference is that Lange is a true boutique brand that produces so many fewer pieces than GO and hand finishes everything. I think this is a stunner. This is a helluva decision between this and the JLC master ultra thin moon phase.
I have been chasing the JLC moon for a 2-3 years. When I first started looking at it it was around £7500. It's now £10,800. Likely getting this instead.
@@MCFrancis6 I was also targeting the JLC master ultra thin moon (black dial) for several years, but by the time I had the money for the piece, I actually pulled the trigger on this instead. I still lust after a JLC (actually a few) watch. I think I’m going to go for a Reverso tribute duo face and the Master Geographic from the sector dial collection. I do not have ANY REGRETS on buying the GO Panomatic Lunar! It wears great and looks beautiful on the wrist. I highly recommend the GO. Also, I’ve seen a few JLCs on wrists here in nyc, but I’ve never seen someone else wearing a GO in the wild.
@@lewisjones3345 Reverso is always a good choice. I’ve just bought a Cartier Tank Louis because i wanted the mechanical movement (as opposed to the quartz steel version) so have no more desire for the Reverso as i’ve scratched the square watch itch. Once the AD gives me the call for my rolex explorer, my next watch will likely be the GS Omiwatari or the GO Panomatic Lunar / JLC UT Moon.
@@MCFrancis6 I have the Cartier Tank Must XL, and it’s amazing and dressy. I think the Reverso is a different animal and I want them both. I am waiting on the call from the AD on a Batman on jubilee. Then I’m going to go for that beautiful blue dial Reverso with the white secondary dial
I have a real soft spot for this brand. I went to my local AD and checked out some of their less expensive watches, and was very disappointed. Movements to small for the case and straps made from Nubuck. But when you move up the line... oh my. My only complaint is all their watches are severely lacking in power reserves, and at 42 hours this one is no exception. Honestly, I would sacrifice some of the hand finishing work for 50 to 70 hours.
A bit too thick, should be 39mm max, the seconds hand is too short, the moons should be at the bottom right with curve facing the bottom right, the dat at the top right. To make it the right size it would have added too much cost, the date and moon swap would have looked too much like the lange 1. Overall its nice but will always be a lange 1 homage. The date is better executed that the lange 1.
Rubber strap, really? facepalm This series badly need an update. First of all, 42 hours of power reserve is a joke nowadays. This should be on par with caliber 36-03 with ~100 hours. Secondly, its time to get rid of those stupidly distracting extra words on the dial. If you count them it will be almost as much that on fucking Daytona. Ok, rolex is monkeys watch, but what to hell happen with GO?
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I did not realize GO was owned by Swatch - that totally put my service concerns at ease here in Canada. I'd simply drive it up to Swatch Group in Toronto and call it a day. Agree with your comparisons to the Cellini or De Ville... I would take the GO over either every day. The fact this GO retails for only $1700 more than a steel Datejust 36 in Canada is mind blowing.
You should add "Original" at the end of the video's title, as the brand's name is "Glashütte Original". There are currently around 10 watch brands located in the town of Glashütte. Some of which also have "Glashütte" in their brand name. Many people seem to get confused by this. Glashütte Original is the manufactory from Glashütte with the longest history. Even the historical A. Lange & Söhne became part of what is Glashütte Original today.
ForbiddenNickname LOL he liked your comment and didn‘t change it...
@@SirMopy he doesn't actually read the comments.
I love the off center moon phases. Good comparison, G.O. & JLC.
I think I just found my "affordable" grail dress watch for my future collection 🥰
I really like how you review watches from all places, at all prices, finding horology masterpieces everywhere. Thanks
A Baby Lange 1 with a design language and heritage that firmly stands on its own. A collection contender for sure. Great Video!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching my friend
What a Beauty 😍
The movement is gorgeous. Beautiful piece and excellently captured in video.
Thank you my friend!
Fine review, thank you. I think this is a beautiful watch. The quality is evident through pictures but handling it proves it beyond doubt. I actually like the font used for Glashutte and it's probably wise for them to leave it as it is as it has become a recognisable and integral part of the marque. I think the font is both elegant and strong. The hardship here is deciding on the dial colour best suited to the moonphase complication. I would have the watch in white with the power reserve but the blue I think for the moonphase. The movement is beautiful, could distract for hours.
I just got mine last week from ET. Nick was great to work with.
It's beautiful. I almost bought a Nomos once, also from the same city Glashutte in Germany.
I like the lettering they use for the brand, only the German indication of 'moonphase' and 'datewindow' seem a bit unnecessary to me...
Glashütte Original PanoInverse for me! This is also a great piece, but the PanoInverse is from another world.
Even more casual with the metal bracelet which has an amazing adjustment mechanism (more convenient than the one from the Sub or Seamaster as you can keep it on the wrist to make the length adjustment)
Man I am so in love with your cinematography. You deserve more subs
It has always been in my wishlist. Too bad there are no GO ADs in Guatemala, would definitely buy one if there were.
You can buy one from exquisite Timepieces.
This watch is pristine and I absolutely love the dial. Everything about it is perfect. Love your commentary as well and am very impressed with your statements. I agree and think Glashutte and JLC are two top tier, often overlooked brands. Really appreciate the in dept explanation regarding servicing and other crucial things regarding the specifics of the watch. Hope to be purchasing one sometime soon!!
My favorite watch brand by far!
The only thing I would change is the thickness, looks to be just a little on the chunky side but, again excellent content AB💯
Tried one on today, stunning, just stunning. Blew away the Seamaster and speedmaster I also tried on.
5:04 is that condensation on the Swann Neck?
It shows again at 9:30 and 9:48, looks like a defect in the finish. Not sure
I love it. Even the font you mention. A very handsome, versatile piece.
Definitely a beautiful piece and great price!👍 I like this piece with the green or blue dial as well.
Fantastic review - thanks.
I love this watch, it’s on my list :)
Nice review. Recently, I have been looking at this to add to my collection. From what I see, the hands illuminate at night. Are there any other parts of the watch that illuminate?
No, just the hour and minute hands. I have one and I absolutely love it. The date is better excuted than on a lange (my opinion), it comes in stainless steel, which I want and is at a fraction of the price of a similar lange. Btw, I do wear it to board meetings. Something beautiful to look at when the meeting gets boring.
That will be my next watch. I just have to figure out White, Grey or Blue. 🧐
What would you say about G.O panorama seventies model ?
Glashutte Original actually works independently like Richemont brands.
Btw, Glashutte is the historical Lange.
AL&S was founded in 1845 by F.A. Lange and was nationalized post WWII into VEB Glashütter Uhrenfabrik (what remains Glashütte Original). Upon German reunification, it was reformed by Walter Lange and Günther Blümlein in 1990 and has since become one of the finest watch manufactures in the world. F.A. Lange single handedly transformed Glashütte from a poor village into a specialized watchmaking centre so it’s actually the other Glashütte brands that owe Lange a debt of gratitude i.e GO, Laco, Wempe, Stowa etc...
Ryan Bass Stowa and Laco are NOT from Glashütte
@@riagra No, the current Lange is a totally new brand that just talks about history.
Richemont simply bought the name and got FP Journe to setup the workshop. GO is the true Lange as it stays where it is from Lange formed with few other Glashutte brands. GO owes nothing from Lange cause GO IS THE LANGE.
And Tim Mosso agrees with me
th-cam.com/video/o-zhZfotLZE/w-d-xo.html
Tippy Kaffu Lange (as we know it) was reformed in 1990 and launched their new collection in 1994 (Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815). In 2000, Richemont acquired Les Manufactures Horlogères SA (LMH) which owned JLC, IWC, and Lange. While you could argue that Lange is a “new” company after reforming some 40 years since the doors were shuttered under East German nationalization, it’s perhaps even more impressive that they have established themselves as one of the world’s best watch manufactures in such a short time.
Your link to Tim’s video does not seem to further this discussion but check out this interview with Ben Clymer where he states “Lange is the finest serially produced watch in the world”
m.th-cam.com/video/SZXLV-Drr9I/w-d-xo.html
He seems to agree with me ;)
@@riagra Yes, I am not questioning the quality.
I am talking about the 'heritage'. The original Lange is now part of GO.The thing about the new Lange is it is helped by many great watchmakers like Philippe Dufour, FP Journe, Felix Habring and many other great unknown watchmakers. The current Lange is just not the 'since 1845' Lange is what I am arguing about, not the quality.
And perhaps, what you don't know is both GO and Lange are both equally capable in watchmaking. The only difference is the range and quality of finishing.
And the other thing I could argue is how Nomos has their own amazing manufactured reliable movement really quickly and also praised by the legendary Dufour.
My statement in the comment is "GO is the historical Lange," not "GO is better than Lange." And the reason GO has Original in the name is the reason I explained.
Hey... I really like the way you take video of your watches. Can you share some tips how to do it?
Glashütte Original stands on its own as a Manufacturer. Their watches are on par with Lange. A. Lange & Söhne watches are priced as they are due to the use of precious metals for their cases. That is until the ODYSSEUS. Of course the Lange brand has been established as a high cost luxury brand and can now use steel and hold pricing. People who suggest or state that G.O. quality is not up to Lange's is purely driven by the Veblen effect.
Amazing! Add to the collection?😋💜
I will definitely buy one. Just to decide the gold or steel version.
Wonderful shots. It’s a wonderful piece at any price point 🙂
Such a beautiful watch , I agree on font choice 100%. Not everyone has a lange & sohne money. This is on my shortlist to buy. It looks stunning on the wrist. The craftsmanship from the glashütte factory is impeccable. They are most definitely not a poor man's lange. That is so disrespectful to glashütte.
I noticed the numbers 20, 25 and 29.5 on the moon phase are inverted. I wonder why? And does the date jump from 30 to 31 and 28 to 31 on its own?
Awesome piece, GO is class
I had the chance to try it on. Exquisit but a bit too big for me now. The same thought with the ultra thin serie from JLC. For me dress is not as big. Tool could be. Don’t you think ?
nice back and finishing watch : your macros are great ! ;)
A thing of beauty.
Splendid piece.
Alas, a bit too thick for my wrist I think.
Thanks for the video. One thing though... Rubber straps with this beauty!? I beg to differ!!
2 watches to choose ：if you want functional ,choose GO ;if you want a artwork,choose a lange sohne; if you want to show off,both are NOT
Im a sucker for a white dial and blued hands. 🤘🏾
Excellent video
Very talented presentation.
Lug width?
20 mm
Great watches ,thanks
This thing in rubber? I don’t know man..
Great review.
And in my opinion
It's a beautiful watch
Might be a year late, but I finally had it in me to get one, and I was thinking is it an annual calendar?
Its not, just a moonphase and date 👍
damn, this is a stunning watch. Why did I have to watch this video?
Very impressive. The only thing that bugs me is the amount of text. Does it really have to say 'moonphase'. I mean we can see that. It detracts from an otherwise really clean dial.
This is a great watch.
1:47 Did he say "watch collecting tragedy"?
Excuse the accent
@@watchcollectingstrategy the sad part of Glashütte is, I even live in the state where their core facility is. But they are doing such a bad job communicating. My aunt and uncle pulled out a stack of cash last year and tried to spend it in the town of Glashütte. They weren't able to do so! So please don't do the mistake to come to Germany and try to visit Galshütte.
Gorgeous!
Thanks!
i feel the dial has leaned too much to the left😅
Yeah and empty space on the right, not as balanced as the lange 1
I totally love this watch...BUT! Dimensions are just too bulky for a sophisticated dresser. If it would have a case diameter somewhere between 36-37 mm and a thickness below 10 mm then it's a no-brainer and I would love to wear it. Since it is so big the only alternative is the Small Lange 1. However that watch is currently listed at 44K in EUR. So never gonna happen. Thanks for the beautiful macro shots.
Sorry, but unless you have baby wrists, a 36mm case size is not ideal.
@@mattm1854 For my liking 36-37mm is the sweetspot. A couple of decades ago a 36mm case size was considered to be on larger end of the spectrum. The current and in my opinion vulgar trend of hideously large watches will luckily end at some point. Some brands already launch smaller watches again. But if you decide to put overdimensioned baby toys on your wrist I won't stop you^^
I prefer the Panoreserve. Manual wind, slimmer case, more useful complication with power reserve. GO is underrated!
they are both stunning IMO. Why do u think manual wind is better than auto? Logic tells me winding mechanism wear and tear a lot more than autos. Same price point. both stunning.
@@nicholasbet4839 agree both are great. But the manual wind movement is thinner than the auto wind, thus giving the benefit of making the watch case thinner. Plus I prefer a manual wind in order to have that interaction with the watch, which not everyone wants.
GP is not underrated?
What possible need is there for moon phase?
Werewolves
@@watchcollectingstrategy LOL...Perfect!
This to me is a pure dress watch, thicker than expected and therefore the relatively affordable price compared to a Lange.
Also I don't think this will look good with a rubber strap, absolutely not. Just, No!
Glashutte Original is an underrated brand, but the Panomatic series is widely derided as the "poor man's Lange 1." You cannot fairly call the Glashutte a "ripoff" or "homage" of the Lange 1, there are enough differences to avoid those labels, but you cannot deny the design similarities between the two. For a premium luxury watch at this price point, I'd want a design that is not so derivative of an earlier (and much more famous) watch by a competitor. Lange had this design about 15 years before Glashutte adopted it. For my money, I'd stick with pieces like the Glashutte Senator Sixties and others that have a design unique to the brand and that can be traced back decades as part of the brand's history.
Outside of Lange, the value you get from the Glashutte brands is very impressive. Nomos, a brand I’m not fond of at all when it comes to aesthetics, gives you beautifully decorated in house calibres. Strongly considering this offering as a dressier piece. That movement is undeniably beautiful. I need to find one in person... damn this pandemic
Personally there are too much text on the watch. Just mentioned it is a Panomaticlunar was enough.
JAY JAY LUH COOT !!!!!!!
I prefer the Longines moonphase
GO and Lange used to be the same company. That’s why the design language is so similar. The difference is that Lange is a true boutique brand that produces so many fewer pieces than GO and hand finishes everything.
I think this is a stunner. This is a helluva decision between this and the JLC master ultra thin moon phase.
I have been chasing the JLC moon for a 2-3 years. When I first started looking at it it was around £7500. It's now £10,800. Likely getting this instead.
@@MCFrancis6 I was also targeting the JLC master ultra thin moon (black dial) for several years, but by the time I had the money for the piece, I actually pulled the trigger on this instead.
I still lust after a JLC (actually a few) watch. I think I’m going to go for a Reverso tribute duo face and the Master Geographic from the sector dial collection.
I do not have ANY REGRETS on buying the GO Panomatic Lunar! It wears great and looks beautiful on the wrist. I highly recommend the GO. Also, I’ve seen a few JLCs on wrists here in nyc, but I’ve never seen someone else wearing a GO in the wild.
@@lewisjones3345 Reverso is always a good choice. I’ve just bought a Cartier Tank Louis because i wanted the mechanical movement (as opposed to the quartz steel version) so have no more desire for the Reverso as i’ve scratched the square watch itch.
Once the AD gives me the call for my rolex explorer, my next watch will likely be the GS Omiwatari or the GO Panomatic Lunar / JLC UT Moon.
@@MCFrancis6 I have the Cartier Tank Must XL, and it’s amazing and dressy. I think the Reverso is a different animal and I want them both. I am waiting on the call from the AD on a Batman on jubilee. Then I’m going to go for that beautiful blue dial Reverso with the white secondary dial
I have a real soft spot for this brand. I went to my local AD and checked out some of their less expensive watches, and was very disappointed. Movements to small for the case and straps made from Nubuck. But when you move up the line... oh my. My only complaint is all their watches are severely lacking in power reserves, and at 42 hours this one is no exception. Honestly, I would sacrifice some of the hand finishing work for 50 to 70 hours.
Entry level? Far from entry level.
❤❤❤❤❤
Amazing watch, would still rather save and get a Lange 1
A bit too thick, should be 39mm max, the seconds hand is too short, the moons should be at the bottom right with curve facing the bottom right, the dat at the top right.
To make it the right size it would have added too much cost, the date and moon swap would have looked too much like the lange 1. Overall its nice but will always be a lange 1 homage.
The date is better executed that the lange 1.
Rubber strap, really? facepalm
This series badly need an update. First of all, 42 hours of power reserve is a joke nowadays. This should be on par with caliber 36-03 with ~100 hours. Secondly, its time to get rid of those stupidly distracting extra words on the dial. If you count them it will be almost as much that on fucking Daytona. Ok, rolex is monkeys watch, but what to hell happen with GO?
First!
Ayyyyyy😁👍👍👍
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Perfect watch? No thanks id sell it get a good looking watch!
At $7500.00, no thanks. Rolex dude
Which rolex do you think would take its place?
Also the msrp prices of rolex arent really obtainable
Glashutte ftw!! So clear of the pack
What a mess