Glashutte Original Panomatic Lunar - Green and Vibrant

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I've looked forward to filming the Panomatic Lunar for several years, now I've had the opportunity. Thank you Nick! Although not a perfect package it definitely lived up to the high standards I've come to expect from this brand. Before seeing this green version, I was undecided on which color variation looked most attractive... and after seeing this one... I'm still not sure, they each bring something desirable to the equation. Thanks for watching guys!
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[@romanopeterj]

Stunning watch and I love that you inclued the service fee, please do that more often with other luxury watches!

[@matthewdavis8199]

The service price he quoted actually includes refurbishing the case as well.

[@fullymechanical9055]

Green is definitely the new Blue! Thanks for the share.

[@nasiruddin-pj8jt]

A masterpiece of craftsmanship and artistry and there is no doubt that German engineering really is The best in the world

[@davidtozzi6558]

It's called "the poor man's lange" just because every youtuber doesn't stop to repeat it in every video featuring a Glashütte Original.

[@philippm2750]

Absolutely agree. Those in the know don't call it that. GO does things Lange doesn't do: material (steel), dial colours, types (eg diver), styles (eg sixties), shapes (seventies chrono), even complications (eg cosmopolitan, 30 day alarm etc) it's like saying Mercedes is the poor man's Rolls...

[@sidewinderxx]

@@philippm2750 it is the poor man's lange. If I could afford a Lange I'd buy one, but I can't, so I'm looking at the pano

[@jayoungrn]

@@sidewinderxx The GO looks better , and has advances that the Lange lacks and a better visual layout.

[@sidewinderxx]

@@jayoungrn it sounds like you haven't looked at both through a loupe.. the Lange is on another planet vs the GO. Go try it if you have a Lange boutique in your city, they are very friendly. I love the GO too though, I reckon the panomatic lunar is as beautiful from the front as the Lange 1, but there's absolutely no comparison when you look at the back If they were cars the GO would be an audi TT and the Lange would be a Porsche 911 GT2, both desirable and high quality but one is on a higher tier when you get into the details GO: ablogtowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Glashutte-Original-Panomatic-Lunar-aBlogtoWatch-3.jpg A Lange: storage.googleapis.com/pubzapuscentral/watchprosite/home/247/raw/home_image.4706538.jpg

[@lavykhurana]

12000 is poor? My ass

[@seanliew7343]

German craftsmanship at its best....and it’s far better than Rolex in almost every aspect in my opinion. One of the pinnacle of horology and not a marketing gimmick from a watch salesman.

[@primecreator]

Best of all you can actually purchase one instead of going on some watch snob waiting list.

[@ilyapetrov5501]

How stupid one must be to compare rolex and this glashute? They are diferent watches, diferent styles, and diferent execution of watch... And that “beter than rolex” they both tell time, realy what grade of stupid one must be. And speaking about craftmanship, a. Lange is best, miles away than glashute, miles in fit, finish, polishing, everything, no mater this is “hand finished” be sure rolex has beter finishing than this, and is also hand finished.

[@matthewdavis8199]

@@ilyapetrov5501 Rolex has better finishing? Hand finishing?? Rolex are mass produced, largely by assembly lines producing nearly a million pieces per year. You are truly hilarious, sir!

[@ilyapetrov5501]

@@matthewdavis8199 Rolex has same hand finishing as GO. First pearn and know then talk crap, sir.

[@matthewdavis8199]

@@ilyapetrov5501 Rolex are really good watches, like Omega. GO is on another level, but to each his own.

[@timford3599]

Bruce; this time piece is absolutely beautiful. The exhibition case back reveals the most exquisite movement that I've ever seen. I too would choose the bracelet over the leather strap with deployment buckle. As always your videos are the best on KZbin. Thank you for highlighting this incredible product of German engineering.

[@hambone988ubet]

I agree. I have the same model in white, and the leather deployment was very uncomfortable so I bought a dark blue ostrich with a double deployment and it works and looks so much better!

[@timford3599]

@@hambone988ubet Nice work around with blue ostrich, double deployment clasp. That sounds like a winning match up in both color combo and a fine mechanical clasp. You have good taste!

[@jgcarnes1]

Great job bruce! Very professional and very good content. Beautifully shot. Stick to who you are. One of the best and genuine content makers

[@BruceWilliams]

I appreciate that a lot!

[@MrStevansunny]

I agree with you. You’re really good. You’re “the first video I click” good

[@scottlalonde2878]

Agreed

[@robdavis1248]

One of the best values for something of that quality.

[@craigdlazarus]

Lovely piece - wow...thx Bruce...keep 'em coming....

[@scottlalonde2878]

Another great review, Bruce, thanks. Wow that watch is gorgeous.

[@allanreardon]

STUNNING!

[@elarson312]

Stunning watch. It really is a work of art.

[@williamrizzo1285]

Oh my God what a beautiful watch! I love a green dial watch as well.

[@markdance574]

I’m just glad the brand GO are finally getting some KZbin time - always loved this particular watch both in blue and in this green . Great video- would love to see some new Panerai reviews esp carbotech plz

[@andreaiacolina]

This watch is gorgeous! I would probably choose the blue dial, but it's beautiful in any color.

[@reubenlym588]

Bruce I really enjoy that you're covering amazing pieces slightly off the beaten path at a +/- 10% on Rolex's price point. Keep it going Buddy!

[@artagain8977]

Spectacular!

[@morningwaves]

Beautiful, also a lover of green dials!

[@mickeylickey123]

Beautiful watch, like art. That leather strap is gorgeous

[@p.9608]

This watch with this nice dial matches well with the van Gogh pad.

[@michaelfierman3256]

That's a standout piece for sure. Love the design and that emerald, but the movement is just as much of a wow factor

[@WatchUnwind]

If this is how good it looks in video I can only imagine how good it looks in person

[@jason_jay3868]

One of my favorites!! The other?..The GS sbga 413! Double win for me. Cant wait for that cherry blossom bro🌸

[@rohitseth818]

Stone Cold Stunner 😂 Cool reference ❤️

[@torbensvensson2093]

Great review Bruce, very unbios! German quality for a reasonable amount, what’s not to like!

[@vailmcc]

Amazon sells the blue version for $9500, but no Prime delivery so I bought a Casio instead!

[@vincentchampion8986]

I would like my next watch to have a green dial. This one and the H.Moser Pioneer are the top 2 contenders. As beautiful ALS are, I do prefer the side by side date discs on the GO.

[@quantumcreator8888]

Love ❤️ that watch

[@69elchupacabra69]

I actually think this watch is one of the few instances GO beats ALS in this category (ALS's equivalent being the lange 1) due to the micro rotor, the fact that the date discs are on the same level, and the annoying blank digit when the date is less than 10 in the ALS.

[@jameshoward9700]

A beautiful watch with a fantastic movement. GO really are worth the money (unlike many!). Perhaps 1 or 2mm too large for my taste in dress watches and I prefer the Reserve to the Moonphase. Am I the only one who thinks it's better looking than a Lange 1? Yes, not gold (a bonus in my book), but the proportions of the date are better I think. Great review and the best macro out there! Your reviews of these less well know watches is appreciated!

[@tahirali4578]

Glashutte Original is not a “poor man’s Lange”. Lange hardly makes steel watches while Glashutte Original focuses on it. When you compare the prices of gold watches between the two companies, the difference isn’t so stark.

[@philiplauzon1743]

I want this poor mans watch so bad!! 730$ is a deal for a service on this watch. Wow thanks for the information

[@mikec3454]

In my opinion, this is one of the best "value" watches you can find. Look at that level of finishing, moonphase, big date complication, hand engraving on the balance bridge, etc. This watch is ONLY $1700 more than an ordinary steel Datejust 36 here in Canada - the GO is $11,700 as shown in this video. This is going to be my next watch. I could easily consolidate my collection to this GO and my Sub 114060 and be perfectly content.

[@matthewmccord99]

Beautiful. What a world we live in.

[@jonathanlau6964]

Killer watch! Almost bought the silver/white dial as a dress watch, but as you suggested, the "block" case with the thickness at 12.7 mm felt too thick and substantial to be a dress watch (despite the romantic appearance of the moonphase and clean appearance of the rest of the dial). I ended up with the JLC Ultrathin moon which is almost 3 mm thinner (more than 25% thinner), but definitely a completely different aesthetic. Must admit though... the servicing cost is a HUGE plus! That is an incredible deal. I had an old Hamilton Chrono with a 7750 which cost me $900 to have the date wheel adjusted (yes I must've changed it mid 2200 - 200h). Stunner of a watch, just don't know what the best situation to wear it is. No really an everyday watch and not really a dress watch. That was my problem with it.

[@taohsieh1556]

Beautiful! Screw down crown?

[@jc51373]

nice job on the service fee cost. This is always something I want to know when I approach a new watch purchase with a new brand. Take note newbies.

[@jumboJetPilot]

I’m considering this one, a JD Grande Heure Minute Quantième Côtes De Genève, or a bespoke Dornblueth. Three very different watches but hard to choose!

[@sodapop1999]

Wow

[@franks.8189]

Wow what a beauty ! Too bad you did'nt put it on for us : (

[@sheldorleconcher8870]

wow

[@matthewdavis8199]

Hey Bruce, the service cost is even lower than you indicated. It is slightly less expensive when you convert 730 euros to dollars and back out the 19% VAT. Nitpicking a few dollars is not my point, however. The value lies in that the full service you referenced DOES includes case and bracelet refurbishing. So for about $725 you get everything done that returns the watch to like new condition and specs. That reasonable cost is just an extension in my opinion of the overall value this fine timepiece (brand) offers. I've had my forest green since last Sunday and am loving it!

[@briandeede8810]

Love your posts. Hello from Springville, UT

[@rckrdude07]

Such a beautiful dial and case back. Shame about the thickness, really takes away from its dress watch appeal to the point where looking at it from the side made me wince. Great review brother.

[@rodsalvador3608]

I was looking for a watch for my 40th that wasn't the usual suspects like Rolex or Omega. Damn, this might be the one!

[@underdog5081]

Really beautiful watch. I’ve been this for a while. Do you know if there is a lume?

[@BruceWilliams]

There is C1 on the hour and minute hand. It is not potent

[@morningwaves]

What about on the date? That would be awesome if the lumed the date wheel like the FP Journe lumes the entire dial in the Elegante

[@user-bq6gz1xx1h]

Класс!

[@jamesdonati6691]

Really beautiful watch. I'm saving up for one of these (white dial) or a JLC master ultra thin moon, definitely want to check out in person.

[@jonathanlau6964]

Hey brother... depends on what you want it for in my opinion. The thickness of this watch at 12.7mm vs 9.9mm of the JLC made it clear that if I wanted a dress watch - JLC was the way to go. If you don't want to wear it as a dress watch... do not do the JLC. It is too fine and delicate for an everyday watch or weekend or whatever other scenario you would look for. I had the exact same dilemma as you. I wanted a moonphase watch and was between those two... but I wanted it for dress purposes and went for the JLC. I have not regretted it for one second (though admittedly it is way more under the radar if you are looking for a watch to stand out). Oh... don't forget JLC's 8 year warranty now which is sweet... But I doubt I can get mine serviced for less than $1000.

[@Watchatete]

Great review and I would love to try out the PanoMaticLunar. But my channel is way too small to interest anyone.

[@danisheverblue]

Could you do a review of the IWC Portuguese and a comparison/vs between this.

[@BruceWilliams]

Unfortunately I do not have any IWC contacts at the moment

[@danisheverblue]

@@BruceWilliams oh ok. I was just thinking that, I don't think I have seen any IWC review from you. Well I hope you do get a IWC connection soon. Keep up with the great content. Cheers.

[@TheChadWork2001]

No watch of this quality should be under 10 bar. If Seiko can do it, 10 bar should be the baseline for modern watches. What a gorgeous watch. More closeups on that movement! Good video Bruce.

[@MegaMilez]

Nice video. Does this have any lume?

[@matthewdavis8199]

On the hour and minute hands.

[@tomscott4438]

I've been looking at this brand for a few years now. Love the finish work but, for a watch at this price point the power reserve is very low. That means unless you wear it every other day you are going to constantly be resetting the moon phase. I just think for the price it should be at least 50 t0 70 hours.

[@stevem863]

so cool. What about to a good 5 minutes?

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

Does the watch hack? If you said it, I definitely missed it. --Michael

[@hambone988ubet]

I have the same model in white. Yes it hacks.

[@watchalot919]

That's a beautiful watch. Would I have to buy one direct, or do they have them on AliExpress?

[@lamaludwig1470]

I'm not often proud to be German, but when I see these watches, somehow I am.

[@jc51373]

I recently bought this watch, if you have any need for readers this is not the watch for you. Has legibility issues, entirely too small. Sent it back. Beautiful build quality though just tiny dial.

[@TheChadWork2001]

I'd skip that strap. I have one like that on my Tissot Seastar and it constantly pops out of the hole.

[@gibbig408]

What 3ATM mean?

[@alaskatosweden9942]

Am I crazy, or is that dial finish full of bubbles? Am I missing something?

[@WatchUnwind]

I recently moved to Alaska , nice name

[@matthewdavis8199]

It has a subtle texture to it.

[@alaskatosweden9942]

@@WatchUnwind right on, I grew up near Palmer, but married a Swede and now live here.

[@WatchUnwind]

@@alaskatosweden9942 that’s awesome. I grew up in Massachusetts, spent the last three years in Arizona, and have been in Anchorage now for 5 months. Hows life in Sweden compared to Alaska? I supposed the weather is similar

[@sagniksinha5831]

2:45 am i the only one who see bobbles in the color of the dial near moonphae? isn't it very bad finishing?

[@mikelawrence6840]

when you see the finishing work on that movement it makes rolex look silly

[@purplefabian]

Poor mans Lange is a ridiculous statement. I prefer steel over precious metal, I’d take this over a Lange

[@TwistSnakebyte]

Wenn es hier um Urteile geht guckt doch mal in Glashütte, vielleicht fallen euch dann auch die Glashäuser auf die hier überall rumstehen! Glasbottom Boat Negril, greetings! Twist Hot DOG ;=-•••••••

[@alastairmurray770]

It's nice in a strange way, but would never buy it myself. Great watch marque but this model is not for me.

[@Tenkterian]

The "poor man's Lange" thing is indeed a bit silly. Okay, the average price point of a G.O. is a fair amount below a comparable Lange AND both companies share a lot of their respective histories AND they have their HQs in the same town, but at the same time Glashütte Original has developed such a strong design language and identity of it's own, that it's hard to justify that stupid catch phrase in 2020. Great review, greetings from Germany!

[@WatchUnwind]

Most of not all people who would make that snark comment will never own either of these watches so their opinions do not matter

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

I own a GO and couldn't agree more. Seiko for my sports watch, and GO if I want to show a potential Rolex buyer a better way to spend their high-end watch dollar.

[@matthewdavis8199]

Glashutte Original is made up of pre-Soviet Glashutte watchmaker's, including the original Lange.

[@TheMypurpleflower4u]

You buy this watch to please yourself!

[@para_bellum_1984]

It's taking a while for GO's dial designs to grow on me, but have you seen some of Lange's hand finishings up close? Some of them are a disaster and it's criminal that they're getting away with such poor finishing at that price point. I'd rather keep an eye on GO's precious metal pieces at this point.

[@vishaldev13]

More like the middle class Lange

[@android61242]

Its huge! what the hell where they thinking? Oh wait i know what they were thinking. Their entire market strategy is to court nouveau rich chinese customers.

[@WatchUnwind]

With such a busy dial i would think that if it was to small it would be hard to read the time. I think 40mm is a pretty reasonable size for most people.

[@android61242]

@@WatchUnwind M8 its a slab of a watch 6:04 . In what universe would you be able to wear something that thick with a suit?

[@BruceWilliams]

I wouldn't call 40mm huge at all

[@WatchUnwind]

@@android61242 I dunno I don’t wear suits to work so I don’t have to worry about it, I wear a polo and joggers. I miss interpreted your comment though. You meant thick, I was thinking in reference to the 40mm diameter. Sometimes the video can make a watch look thicker than it really is but not sure on this watch you would have to ask Bruce

[@android61242]

@@WatchUnwind Good point.

[@ilyapetrov5501]

Why in every watch video there is one stupid person or more comaring watch presented with rolex! Rolex is the best, f... the rest

[@samuelkim2611]

But this watch looks ugly and cheap !!!

[@BruceWilliams]

they see me trollin... they hatin...

[@mdo5121]

you be a fool ....one in every crowd