The Glashütte Original Thread - Including Pics

[Stranger]

The SeaQ is lovely but it's a tad big with the large date, and on the small model the date is kinda small. A no date would be perfect.

[DVR]

I love the size on my 17.5 cm wrist.

It's a sport watch, it's supposed to be about functionality (=readability) and this watch delivers in spades !
I am 56 and can read the hands at a short glance and even read the date, all without the need of reading glasses, even the Rolex cyclops can't do that

People must be aware though, there is a virus going around in every watch forum and it is very contagious. I got it short after joining my first forum in 2001. (that was turf) and I got heavily infected. Luckily I overcame the virus some years later and now can wear any watch between 36 and 45mm with confidence and enjoyment.

[Nikko1967]

Originally Posted by DVR

I love the size on my 17.5 cm wrist.

It's a sport watch, it's supposed to be about functionality (=readability) and this watch delivers in spades !
I am 56 and can read the hands at a short glance and even read the date, all without the need of reading glasses, even the Rolex cyclops can't do that

People must be aware though, there is a virus going around in every watch forum and it is very contagious. I got it short after joining my first forum in 2001. (that was turf) and I got heavily infected. Luckily I overcame the virus some years later and now can wear any watch between 36 and 45mm with confidence and enjoyment.

I own this exact watch. My wrist is slightly larger at 18.5...it works but Id say 17.5 cm wrist is the limit. Big watches dont look good on small wrists IMO.
I ordered the black rubber strap as well which I am still waiting for to switch from time to time. How much did u pay...I payed 11,500

[soho]

Wearing the Seventies today.




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[PhilLynott]

Thought this was a nice pic with the pup in the background!

May try to stop by the AD Saturday to try on both SeaQ models. I'm hopeful the larger pano version will fit me okay because that watch checks off every other box for me, guess we'll find out!

[themast]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

Thought this was a nice pic with the pup in the background!

May try to stop by the AD Saturday to try on both SeaQ models. I'm hopeful the larger pano version will fit me okay because that watch checks off every other box for me, guess we'll find out!

Let us know how it goes!

[DVR]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

May try to stop by the AD Saturday to try on both SeaQ models. I'm hopeful the larger pano version will fit me okay because that watch checks off every other box for me, guess we'll find out!

If you have a +16cm wrist and you are not infected with this ridiculous watch forum virus it will fit just fine.

See here from 13:50, this guy has a small 16cm wrist , he says 17cm but you clearly see him measuring with a lot of play in the left corner. (he is at the last strap hole)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYyUymWNu8&t=186s

This guy also has a wrist a little over 16cm, see from 6:25 how beautiful it fits. (he is at the before last strap hole)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYyUymWNu8&t=186s

And of course, my all time favorite reviewer, Tim, See from 1:15 on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEFVfOUa8S8

FYI, the 43.2 is necessary to be able to house the massive 36-13 caliber (32.2mm). You can't make it any smaller with that movement if you want a working diving bezel.

Lastly, if you are used to smaller watches your brain will need some time to adjust. That goes both ways. Some say a 36mm Rolex is too small. Disagree there as well. After I wear a 44mm watch for some time I like to switch to my 36mm Rolex Datejust just to tease my brain a little .
The first few hours or so it looks small. After that it looks just beautiful and lovely.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by DVR

If you have a +16cm wrist and you are not infected with this ridiculous watch forum virus it will fit just fine.

See here from 13:50, this guy has a small 16cm wrist , he says 17cm but you clearly see him measuring with a lot of play in the left corner. (he is at the last strap hole)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYyUymWNu8&t=186s

This guy also has a wrist a little over 16cm, see from 6:25 how beautiful it fits. (he is at the before last strap hole)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKYyUymWNu8&t=186s

And of course, my all time favorite reviewer, Tim, See from 1:15 on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEFVfOUa8S8

FYI, the 43.2 is necessary to be able to house the massive 36-13 caliber (32.2mm). You can't make it any smaller with that movement if you want a working diving bezel.

Lastly, if you are used to smaller watches your brain will need some time to adjust. That goes both ways. Some say a 36mm Rolex is too small. Disagree there as well. After I wear a 44mm watch for some time I like to switch to my 36mm Rolex Datejust just to tease my brain a little .
The first few hours or so it looks small. After that it looks just beautiful and lovely.

Thanks for the post and confirms my thoughts from videos/pics I've seen as well. I drove all the way to the closest AD to me Saturday (about an 45 minutes to an hour) during their business hours and they were closed with a sign on the door and nothing that I saw on their website which I was on before leaving. This is the second time that's happened out of 3 trips and the one time they were actually there they didn't seem too interested in me being there.

So yeah all that to say I'm going to shop one online instead and hope for the best. Worst case if I think it's too big I can always trade it in for the 39.5 down the road and take a small hit but I think it will be fine I have right around 17cm wrist.

Will update thread with pics if I end up purchasing.

[DVR]

I can imagine the frustration!
But I am sure you'll like the watch and it'll become hard to take it of the wrist.
It's just amazing!

[PhilLynott]

Update from last few posts above. After wasting all that time for the second time driving to an AD with a closed sign on their door I took to the internet. Was able to find a very lightly used (worn once to be exact) and pulled the trigger and it arrived today. So happy I went for it with the larger size. It's substantial for sure but perfectly fine on my 16-17cm wrist for the sports watch that it is. I think it wears a bit better than my 42mm SMP300.

Love everything about it and this brand as a whole. Love this on bracelet (their bracelets are top of the line so well done) and also really like the look on the gray fabric strap so ordered one of those as well. Usually not a strap guy but that one spoke to me.

[themast]

Very nice, congrats!

[squall1]

Originally Posted by PhilLynott

It's substantial for sure but perfectly fine on my 16-17cm wrist for the sports watch that it is.

You made the right choice, looks great on you, congrats!

[DVR]

Looks perfect! Congrats.

The bracelet is indeed nice with the easy adjustment mechanism.
But once you feel the comfort of the wonderful fabric strap I am curious to find out what you'll prefer.
I prefer bracelets on any diver watch but for this watch (and my SLA017) I prefer the strap. That rectangular lug shape was made to be paired with a strap imo.
The bracelet, however nice, feels like an afterthought on those type of cases, again mo.

[PhilLynott]

Thanks everyone!

Originally Posted by DVR

Looks perfect! Congrats.

The bracelet is indeed nice with the easy adjustment mechanism.
But once you feel the comfort of the wonderful fabric strap I am curious to find out what you'll prefer.
I prefer bracelets on any diver watch but for this watch (and my SLA017) I prefer the strap. That rectangular lug shape was made to be paired with a strap imo.
The bracelet, however nice, feels like an afterthought on those type of cases, again mo.

I'm curious as well. The only watch I wear without bracelet is whichever seamaster I'm using at the gym at the time which I keep on rubber. Otherwise I'll switch a watch off bracelet and after a day miss it. I really like how my PML looks on the black leather but I LOVE it on the bracelet - I thought that was gonna be my one watch off bracelet nope!

But that gray/silver GO fabric strap really caught my eye. Maybe it's because it's bracelet colored I don't know but I really like it and plan on traveling with this watch so will be perfect for that. Or it won't and it will sit in my closet for eternity with all my other straps :D

[DVR]

[DVR]

Sea view with SeaQ

[ROA]

Perfect shot! Well done!

[vman]

Originally Posted by DVR

Sea view with SeaQ

I am slowly warming up to this model. The dial, the easy to read hour markers, and the large date make a lot of sense, especially as you get older ;-)

Would love to have it in 18K, but that's too baller for me. For now.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by vman

I am slowly warming up to this model. The dial, the easy to read hour markers, and the large date make a lot of sense, especially as you get older ;-)

Would love to have it in 18K, but that's too baller for me. For now.

The at a glance legibility of it is far an away the best ive ever had on my wrist. I understand thats not a big deal for most at the end of the day (for myself included) but theres an art to accomplishing that that i appreciate at the same time.

Unrelated. I just grilled and used it as a timer and the bezel action is incredible. Another thing that doesnt really add up to much day to day but i appreciate it as another nailed top of the line detail in the watch.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by DVR

Sea view with SeaQ

Outstanding, this is a beautiful watch. I have not yet seen the big date in person and that two tone is stunning

[pdnb]

Originally Posted by DVR

Sea view with SeaQ

Great shot DVR!!!


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[dchang81]

someone post up wrist shots of the seventies chrono. wife shockingly said yellow one is pretty cool

[DVR]

Originally Posted by pdnb

Great shot DVR!!!

Originally Posted by ROA

Perfect shot! Well done!

Thanks! Got lucky.

Originally Posted by dchang81

someone post up wrist shots of the seventies chrono. wife shockingly said yellow one is pretty cool

I have that watch on order. My AD will receive mine end of August.
My watch has not been produced yet. I will post pictures once I get it.

[Mifune]

does anyone know if that seaQ steel bracelet will fit the grey dial two tone SeaQ?

[DVR]

Yes, the watch case is 100% the same. Only difference is crown and bezel material.

[Batchelor22]

My new addition, she’s a beauty!

[DVR]

Indeed she is, congrats !

[PekWatchGuy]

Beautiful. What size is this? And wrist size?

Originally Posted by Batchelor22

My new addition, she’s a beauty!

[Batchelor22]

Originally Posted by PekWatchGuy

Beautiful. What size is this? And wrist size?

Thanks!

This is a 42mm Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moonphase on my 7.5 inch wrist.

[themast]

Originally Posted by Batchelor22

My new addition, she’s a beauty!

She is a beauty indeed. Congratulations!