Hands-On The Green Glashütte Original SeaQ. Is this the best luxury dive watch?

[@johnshaw1883]

I purchased the green 39.5 SeaQ a couple of weeks ago and absolutley love it. Here are some of my thoughts... It is such a beatifull and unique looking watch and just oozes quality. Origninally i was going to get the blue dial version but when viewing both in the AD, I noticed that I could see the green dial much easier. This may be because the blue one has a sunburst dial and AD's have a lot of lighting (causing reflections) or it could be because green is one of the most receptive colours to the human eye. I've read that the human eye can distinguish the most shades of green compared to any other colour and this is why night vision stuff uses green. One of the reasons for going for a large number watch is that I am at the age where my close vision is deteriorating and I hate wearing glasses. To summarise, I am so glad I got the green version over the blue. The watch is also incredibly accurate and over a 5 day period gained less than 3 seconds. I have a feeling that the accuracy is getting a little better and I am now on a 7 day accuracy test. For my timing tests, I've been wearing the watch day and night. I haven't experimented yet with adjusting the time overnight by leaving it face up / face down / crown up etc..... The bracelet can indead be adjusted tighter or loser without having to remove the watch off your wrist. I use this feature at least twice a day and this is also one of the reasons why I purchased it. The bracelet is heavy though. I've picked up a few marks on the centre links but that doesn't bother me as I wear this watch every day and often do job labour type jobs. One thing I noticed since having the watch, and this hadn't been picked up an any other reviews I've seen, is that the hands and numbers grow in size at certain angles. If you are indoors in dull light and you look a the watch, the shiny surrounds of the hands and numbers can turn pure white as it picks up the reflections of a white ceiling. This is an amazing effect and makes the time stand out really well. Other times, when looking at the watch sqare on, you just see the shiny metal edges of the hands and numbers - again a very pleasing effect. The dial is a posh dark green most of the time, but if it has sunshine on it, it transforms once again to another shade of pleasing green. Sometimes the dial can almost look black and the other day the watch was picking up light from a work desk light and it actually looked a dark grey. I've never had a watch that has such an interesting dial.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the SeaQ. Did you also try on the SeaQ Panorama date version?

[@johnshaw1883]

Hello, yes I did try on the Panorama date version. My wrist is 6.75" and the Panorama date version just looked a bit too big. You have a bigger wrist so it's definitely worth you trying on both.

[@Sandbag1300]

I have this watch in Blue. Quality parts, quality manufacture, easy to read and use.

[@adventureswithtime]

GO are great watches. Why the blue dial?

[@Sandbag1300]

@@adventureswithtime I ideally wanted a black dial with white indices but was not sure they would ever make it at the $10,000 price point. Blue looks almost black in the Boardroom due to lower light conditions.

[@joelmishkin4545]

Terrific review - absolutely on point. I have the one you reviewed and agree with almost everything that you commented on. Yes, it won't probably retain its complete value, but I would not part with this one. I own two of their watches and actually enjoy the fact that nobody knows what it is I am wearing. I don't own watches to make a statement. I own watches because I am fascinated by their precision and art. Thanks for a great appraisal!

[@adventureswithtime]

Wow. Great that you have this watch. What's the other GO model you have?

[@willied1736]

The best seaq review of all the reviews out there! Thank you

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you. I'm planning on getting lent to me the SeaQ Panorama Date. So I'll be able to compare.

[@h111551]

Congratulations on your watch. GO is a great brand. One of the issues with why GO is not a bigger factor in the US is (1) a relatively small number of ADs; and (2) lack of familiarity with German watchmaking and thus under-appreciation of how good German watchmaking truly is. In addition to their Glashutte factory, GO has a dial factory in Pforzheim a few hours away which makes, among other dials, some of the greatest layered lacquer dials in watchdom used in the Sixties edition. I always think of GO as the German equivalent of Grand Seiko - definitely a cut above and a great value.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks for the information. To be clear, I don't own this watch. It was lent to the channel for review.

[@spielerversum]

I am so happy to have found this channel. You are so entertaining :)

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you. I try to be both entertaining and informative. Tell your friends.

[@skchoyee]

Great review! Love the attitude, need more enthusiasts like you and not those who cater to the hype.

[@adventureswithtime]

We all like different watches so I try to never hype a watch. I just want to bring my experiences to others.

[@lesgillard1508]

A great review. Im a fan of Glashutte Qrigional (and vertually any watch maker in Glashutte) I appreciate your views, very informative. Looking forward to more. Looking forward when you tell us you own one of these Gems.

[@adventureswithtime]

Which other Glashutte brand would you like to see? Maybe Nomos or some other?

[@lesgillard1508]

@@adventureswithtime Nomos would be great and if possible Union Glashutte as well. There are some great watches coming out of that town. :-)

[@adventureswithtime]

@@lesgillard1508 Never heard of Union Glashutte. I'll take a look. Thanks

[@lesgillard1508]

@@adventureswithtime hope you like their watches,

[@markroher3084]

Great review. I just subscribed to your channel. I have this watch. I love it. I just got the grey textile and black strap with the deployment clasp and they are both amazing. Micro adjustment on the bracelet is great too. I am a bit of strapaholic obviously.

[@adventureswithtime]

Wow, I'm so jealous. What other watches do you have in your collection?

[@BobbyLegs]

Love the SeaQ. I'm intrigued by the big date version of the SeaQ. Great green color on this one and great review. Thank you!

[@adventureswithtime]

I want to also try the big date version to see how I like it.

[@gilbertrose7147]

Thanks for your thorough review! Yes, I know this brand and less than a month ago I tried this watch on as well as as the larger Panodate in bicolor. All I can say is it made my Submariner look like a plain stepsister! Both watches are stunning, but here’s the rub: your watch fit me perfectly (40 mm is my size) but without an exhibition case back, forget it…Especially when you compare it to the bigger 43mm+ watch. That watch being bigger and thicker made me pause because I have fairly small wrist. Very sadly, I fear it’s too big for me….but my God, what a stunner watch!!! Also, it also has only a two-year warranty. So, these dive watches are right up there with any JLC (except JLC has a much longer warranty). Excellent choice!

[@adventureswithtime]

Didn't even look at the 2 year warranty. How long of a warranty would you find acceptable?

[@gilbertrose7147]

@@adventureswithtime 5 years

[@julianread1996]

One of the finest entry level prestigious dive watches. Entry level in the world of Glashutte Original, but high end in the divers watch market on a different level to the Rolex Submariner.

[@adventureswithtime]

I totally agree.

[@elefantrising]

The GQ Pano Reverso is incredible probably one that I would like to have one day. I really like the cover case backs on tool watches even though it would be cool to see the movement a true tool should have it covered for me.

[@adventureswithtime]

I'm hoping to get a Pano in for review. They look really cool

[@juniorjr5328]

GO panoinverse. I own the pano series

[@impexRQ]

I have the Glashütte SeaQ Panorama Datum and I can tell you it’s the best looking and performance diver out there …. Even if I own the Sub and used to own the SD43 (which I sold to finance the SeaQ) I think, it’s up there with Blancpain FF as best diver watchers . The SeaQ panorama datum is big (it’s very comfortable) but big and the only reason I have been considering to get the 39mm - it’s juts a pitty Glashütte don’t add the panorama datum and exhibition case back, otherwise, best divers up there. PD (the lume is stunning) it’s the only time when I was having dinner at a restaurant or having a drink in a bar that everyone was staring at my watch admiring that stunning lume .

[@adventureswithtime]

Interesting Lume story. Maybe they should use that in their marketing lol 😋

[@private464]

Nice review...I enjoyed your pleasant and informative review of Glashutte Original. I am looking at the bigger panorama date with display back in 2 tone sunburst grey. It's simply a GORGEOUS watch. When I get a windfall of money, I will probably go to try one on and maybe splurge and buy it. It's around $15,000...but probably worth it. And I will have to add the special bracelet separately, since that model strangely doesn't come with it.

[@adventureswithtime]

If you find a good way of getting a "windfall of money" please let me know so I can join in the watch buying. 🤑🤑🤑

[@GC2TEJJ]

I love the Blue Panoramadatum with bracelett

[@adventureswithtime]

Do you own it?

[@ccw5886]

I have the panorama 43 . Lovely! The name is correctly pronounced . ‘ Glaas-hooter

[@adventureswithtime]

Enjoy your panorama. The movement is beautiful

[@baoloc1160]

A very good review about SeaQ, i would love to add this German brand into my collection.

[@adventureswithtime]

Take a look at Sinn.

[@baoloc1160]

@@adventureswithtime Sinn U50 and Stowa type B is on my must have watches for German collections.

[@RichardFitzwel]

How hard is it to get serviced? I have never seen a GO boutique

[@richardvacanti4265]

I would take this watch over any Rolex every day of the week. This is Holy trinity level

[@adventureswithtime]

It is a very nice watch. Wish I could afford one.

[@kohaiz7071]

Fantastic review.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you. I’d appreciate it you tell your friends to watch.

[@73maf53]

Enjoyed the vid thanks 👍 I really like the Blue version of the SeaQ - tried one on recently and was very impressed - would love to add one to my collection

[@adventureswithtime]

I'm not into blue dials but I'm in the minority there. But it is a very nice watch.

[@josevasquez1781]

Excellent review, I own the black and blue version and love them dearly. The 40 hour power reserve is sufficient for me as I keep a large watch collection so my watch rotation is constant also I don't benefit from having my watch running for 3-5 days after use putting wear and tear on the movement. I think this 39.5mm version is excellent with a design, materials and workmanship to the highest order.

[@adventureswithtime]

Wow both. That's great. Did you ever consider the larger size model?

[@josevasquez1781]

@@adventureswithtime absolutely, it would have been a disservice to me not to compare all the different diver from GO along with a few other on display. While at Wempe NYC I tried the 43.2mm vs 39.5mm and decided that the Dato wore much bigger and tall at 15.6mm. The 43.2mm version is not huge at all but I’m moving away from larger watches and have been for a while.

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Very nice timepiece. Heck, I’d buy it just for the bracelet. I absolutely NEED a German watch for my collection… Oh man, I just know how this is going to turn out…

[@adventureswithtime]

Have you considered a Sinn. I really like it.

[@profheesh]

Sinn is great. Only let down by leather an rubber straps! I wear EZM on a nato! GO fabric on order! Great review!

[@mattwindsor6196]

I think I’d like this on the grey dial if they did it. Shame only on 42. Prefer this size though

[@manisazerobes]

Interesting you mentioned the 24 days of testing. I cannot find literature anywhere that this is carried out on the 39.5mm references - is this confirmed?

[@adventureswithtime]

It says it on their website on a page about "Rigorous Quality Standards"

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I normally don’t like date complications but usually give them a “pass.” With this model, however, the date complication really throws off the watch’s symmetry. Maybe if it didn’t have the 2, 4, 8, and 10 it would’ve worked.

[@adventureswithtime]

Hmmm. It would be hard to have a date complication which doesn't impact complete symmetry. Do you have any examples that you do like?

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

@@adventureswithtime Typically at 3 or 6 (replacing, not next to or above) works for the most part. Here it just feels like too much given all the other Arabics.

[@michaelphillips5263]

@@adventureswithtime To my eye, a date window at 6 o'clock is less impactful to a watch's symmetry.

[@adolf-8834]

Stellar piece. Enjoy.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks. But to be clear, this was a loaner watch to me from the brand. I wish they let me keep it, but then I'd have to give them $10K 💲💲💲😳

[@scott9739]

How is the lume versus Rolex or Tudor? Last longer, brighter, etc?

[@adventureswithtime]

I didn't do a direct comparison, but I found the lume good. I don't go crazy about lume as I rarely have a use for it. But I understand other's desire to have good lume.

[@impexRQ]

I have (as you can see on my profile picture ) a GMT Master BLNR and submariner and I can easily tell you - the lume in the Glashütte SeaQ is way way superior to any Rolex

[@dcchris5082]

Thanks for the great review and couldn’t agree more about the movement not being visible from the back… It’s a great brand and I’m defiantly adding one. I was hoping to get one from my AD at a slight discount so I could continue to build “good will” credits to get Rolex’s also but they will not discount at all. For the record you can find substantial discounts on-line for unworn ones.

[@adventureswithtime]

I thought I remember that someone said in their comments that they did get a discount from an AD on a new watch, but can't remember.

[@fikonfraktare]

First luxury watch I bought is an old glashutte senator 38mm.

[@adventureswithtime]

Nice. How old is it?

[@fikonfraktare]

@@adventureswithtime From 2005 I believe. More of a calatrava style than the current one with roman numerals etc.

[@dnlmoretti]

If there is one brand I would wear exclusively for the rest of my life, it would probably be GO!

[@adventureswithtime]

If only I could afford one now. Maybe in the future.

[@dnlmoretti]

@@adventureswithtime no worries friend, with a little luck you’ll find one soon - there are some killer deals on the pre owned market. Happy hunting 🙏

[@bevans2592]

Love the intro!

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks. I like making these fun to watch.

[@ericmoss8344]

Great review. I have the same Green dialed SeaQ in my collection. Love the watch and the bracelet is very comfy!! Need to pick up a few straps to try on it... but the bracelet is just so well made it's hard to remove. This one I'm very happy to have in my collection.

[@adventureswithtime]

I’m about to publish a review of the SeaQ Panorama Date. Have you tried that model?

[@ericmoss8344]

@@adventureswithtime unfortunately I haven't had any hands-on w/that model. I was torn between the 2, but the thickness of the Panorama Date swung me to the SeaQ I have now. After many many watch flips over the years, I tend to always go back to any watch that has a case thickness less than 13.5mm, prefer 13mm or less... and 40mm to 42mm diameter. I have a few exceptions in my collection, but those don't get worn very often. Oh, and I have an 8" wrist so I can wear just about any large watch I want and not look ridiculous. :)

[@adventureswithtime]

@@ericmoss8344 Well you'll see the pano date on a 7 7/8 inch wrist in my next video. Enjoy.

[@ericmoss8344]

@@adventureswithtime looking forward to the vid.

[@stevem863]

No doubt the history, and look are awesome, the bracelet micro adjustments makes it a winner for me. Can I use a coupon?

[@adventureswithtime]

Coupon?

[@Udansha]

Glashutte in Germany produce in house time pieces far superior than Rolex. I have an Original Pano and a Nomos Glashutte Club. The city is rich with watch manufacturing.

[@adventureswithtime]

I hope to visit it some day.

[@richardclowes7428]

I love this brand, the SeaQ 39 is next on my list..it'll be blue, but still undecided as to gold or no gold, rubber or nato, clasp or buckle? No one seems to have mentioned the choice you get on straps etc. I dont care at all about the case back..it's truer to the original and I never look at the back of my other watches movements...well not much anyway, probably 99% front 1% back. I'd prefer it to have a gold weight on the self winder though..i know you can't see it but that would feel like true luxury...it's there even if you can't see it.

[@adventureswithtime]

I used to wear NATOs all the time. But I'm back to bracelets now. I do like rubber for my more beater watches, but not on a luxury watch like this. That may be silly of me. I had not considered the weight of a gold case as a benefit. Maybe that would be nice. But I tend to reserve gold for my dress watches. Anyway, let us know what you eventually purchase. Have you shopped for GO and found you can get any discounts from ADs?

[@richardclowes7428]

@@adventureswithtime I just thought a few hints of gold would bling it up a bit and nicely juxtapose the old v new aspects of the watch. In terms of discounts I’d be aiming for 25 - 30%. Watches of Mayfair seem to operate a low margin operation and have good reviews. I’d give the AD the opportunity to get close to the price first of course..

[@adventureswithtime]

@@richardclowes7428 let us know how you make out

[@entroheat]

Very nice video and well said I love Glashutte original way better than Rolex and omega and I know this from first hand experience and for public knowledge those depreciate much slower than omega, blancpain and most of the watches sans Rolex desired models and higher end coveted brand like Patek but this one sells fast with decent value retention if bought in good condition preowned.

[@adventureswithtime]

Did you sell one?

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Nice video. It would be even better if you pronounced Glashutte correctly: its glass - hutte. S and h when put together in German are pronounced s and h, not "sh". For the "sh" pronunciation, German uses "sch". As for the 39-11 in the SeaQ, it is not as finely finished as that of the SeaQ Panorama Date.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks for the corrections. I try to get these pronunciations correct, but fail sometimes.

[@bigfoot2328]

Easy choice to buy the Seamaster and Pelagos instead 😀

[@adventureswithtime]

Really? Why?

[@trdaniel37]

Then you'd have to wear them.

[@robertfitzgerald1116]

Glashuttee=Wunderbar

[@adventureswithtime]

A true equation.

[@uansari1]

It’s pronounced Glaas-hoot-a. Great watch.

[@adventureswithtime]

Yes, I've been told that many times. And I've corrected myself in other videos.

[@jorgeg5895]

Watch looks good, but for a similar look, you can Get a Logines HydroConquest with a very similar presence, for a lot less money. Of course if you have the money, go for it!!

[@adventureswithtime]

Yes, one can get less expensive watches. But I think there is a lot of advantages to the GO, including and beyond the in house movement.

[@adbraham]

Great review, but please do the manufacturer the courtesy of making the effort to pronounce it properly 👍😁

[@adventureswithtime]

Yes, I was already notified that I was mispronouncing their name

[@mrpomm5900]

I would be a buyer with a 25% discount.

[@adventureswithtime]

Don't know if it is reasonable to get 25% off. If you get it, let use know.

[@joostkiefte7683]

I may get some flak for this (entirely apposite since it's a German watch....), but for those who love the looks of this watch, Le Forban in France produce the Brestoise for 495 euros, a watch that was originally designed in 1969 in France..... Then there is the Wolbrook Skindiver, also produced in France and a sixties design, for only 399 euros, with better specs and movement than the Le Forban. Both sport Japanese movements and Chinese parts but are assembled in France. Who was first in designing this watch is not quite clear to me...... To top it all is the recent Seestern S435, a nice Germanic sounding name for a completely Chinese watch that looks uncannily like the SeaQ and offers the exact same dimensions, specs (highbeat movement, domed sapphire, excellent lume, ceramic bezel with smooth action etc) for just 190 euros.

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks for pointing out these brands. I took a look at them. A little while ago a published a video on another Seestern watch.

[@Udansha]

Yeah but the subject here is German watch manufacturing. His point is no one is walking around with these watches of high caliber because they choose not to be the in style thing.

[@jamesmustin7289]

Just remember to wear your watch in Beverley Hills

[@adventureswithtime]

Why in 90210?

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adventureswithtime]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@CymInUA]

It's pronounced more like GLASS-HOOT-EH mate. Not a dig, just so you know :)

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks for the correction.

[@MegaFclef]

$10,000 for a nice looking diver with a 40 hr power reserve ….. I love of the GO sixties annual release and sixties no date series but I’ll pass on that 40hr diver.

[@adventureswithtime]

How long of a power reserve would you like and why?

[@MegaFclef]

@@adventureswithtime for a modern automatic sport (or casual non dress) watch with a date in the 6 figure price range I would want at least 55hrs. If it’s vintage or a wind up dress or no date then I could do with less. It’s just much easier when my rotation average is +60hrs it means that usually the date and time is still correct when I switch after work on putt another on. It’s really personal but again for msrp of +$10,000 usd with a date window it should have a better power reserve . See the sixties GO line have the same power reserve but no date and are more dressy (so not so much in the rotation) and is much less expensive than the diver. Its what works for me and my rotation between my sport and my more dressy sport watches . I guess if this was my one and only watch it really wouldn’t be so important as it would be always on wrist . My 2 favorite divers are my Longines LD with 60hrs and my Tudor BB58 with 70 hrs and no date . I have a few vintage watches with around 37 hrs and I just wear them on special occasions . Thank you for the engaging upload

[@adventureswithtime]

@@MegaFclef for me, if I take a watch off for more than a day due to rotation, it is probably off for at least a week. So even a 70 hour power reserve wouldn’t help. At that point, if you don’t want to reset the time, date, and maybe moon phase complication you would want to use a watch winder. I mention moon phase because I’m releasing a video in the GO PanoMaticLunar this Saturday. Thanks for your comments. I love sharing preferences and strategies with others.

[@MegaFclef]

@@adventureswithtime yeah i have a short every other day and evening rotation (watches for work and watches after work) between 5 watches and I still have to use a winder on the low reserve ones but of course if all my watches were 40 hrs then I would need allot more winders than the just one I use. Anyhow the rotations change with new watches and the SLGA007 I have reserved for the December release will change it up too. Looking forward to more uploads, take care

[@PhilipNeuer8855]

Pronounce the e at the end it’s Deutsch!

[@adventureswithtime]

Thanks for the correction.