Glashuette Sea Q - almost pulled the trigger

[Bruin20]

Tried on the go seaq 39.5 today on bracelet and really liked it a lot. Like the size of the case. The bracelet is incredible. The bezel action is great.

I just couldn’t bring myself to purchase it even with the hefty discount. Maybe the lume is too yellow? Why didn’t they make it no date? Why didn’t they put the 100 hour caliber 36 in it.

All these thoughts went through my mind as I did a final lap around the store and ultimately decided it wasn’t for me.

Does this happen to anyone else?

[Andad]

The server would melt if I gave you my list but on the plus side the purchase decisions I have made means I have never sold or traded a watch.

[dchang81]

I posted previously I was surprised how much I liked it. Never buy something on the spot but almost did it for the 39.5. I wish yea that it had the better movement and a display back. Don’t usually like the ecru lume either. If they had the blue one probably would have done it.

[athens7]

I also had interest in the blue 39.5, but felt that the movement did not justify the price. The "full size" SeaQ has a far superior movement. This appears to be another example (40mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms) of the Swatch group putting second tier movements in their smaller watches.

[Bruin20]

Originally Posted by athens7

I also had interest in the blue 39.5, but felt that the movement did not justify the price. The "full size" SeaQ has a far superior movement. This appears to be another example (40mm Blancpain Fifty Fathoms) of the Swatch group putting second tier movements in their smaller watches.

At least that blancpain still has 100 hours of reserve

[Jocke]

The reason for caliber 39 it's they have not the small date option at caliber 36 only panoramadate and that have looks wrong in the regular SeaQ.

[Watchflair]

I want to like this piece - just too much else in the category worth looking at over it.

[Bruin20]

Originally Posted by Jocke

The reason for caliber 39 it's they have not the small date option at caliber 36 only panoramadate and that have looks wrong in the regular SeaQ.

They might have been better served with a cal 36 no date. If I want a date I can go up to the panorama option. Better balance without the date as well.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Bruin20

They might have been better served with a cal 36 no date. If I want a date I can go up to the panorama option. Better balance without the date as well.

Yes a nodate have been a lot cleaner but I guess because the original watch have a date and that is the reason this one have it too.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by Watchflair

I want to like this piece - just too much else in the category worth looking at over it.

Get a decent discount which they usually go for and it becomes a lot more compelling.

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Get a decent discount which they usually go for and it becomes a lot more compelling.

It would need to be a crazy big discount... make me an offer I can’t refuse type.


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[sunset117]

I like these a lot. Almost got one 6 months ago but went w the fifty fathoms instead. Nothing wrong w that seaQ tho. Relallly nice

[dchang81]

After hemming and hawing I pulled the trigger. Really liked the specs and case back of the bigger version but liked the proportions of the case as well as spacing of the numerals for the 39.5 especially for my wrist size.normally don’t like the faux vintage lume but suits the style. Stuck with this one for awhile if I change my mind hah.

[AG23]

Congrats- that’s a great looking watch.

I love the domed crystal and its incredible dial distortions.

[Txkill]

Originally Posted by dchang81

After hemming and hawing I pulled the trigger. Really liked the specs and case back of the bigger version but liked the proportions of the case as well as spacing of the numerals for the 39.5 especially for my wrist size.normally don’t like the faux vintage lume but suits the style. Stuck with this one for awhile if I change my mind hah.

Great choice!...it’s a great watch!