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evogel · 27 April 2011, 01:15 PM

I'm considering purchasing one of the timepieces, specifically in the Sport Evolution category. Pro and cons anyone? What can I expect about service intervals, pricing, and length of time for an overhaul. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

Mosco · 27 April 2011, 10:29 PM

Service on the Sport Evo - every 7 years easily. It is an incredibly well built machine. I have sold dozens, and yet to have one come in for service.

Pros - one of the nicest looking sports watches on the market, bar none. Incredible shock absorption. Nice size. Aesthetically correct. Easy strap change system. In-house movements. Easy to read dials. Very accurate from my experience.

Cons - poor resale value, so buy at a deep discount off the bat (which are available), and you should be good. Also consider gently pre-owned.

evogel · 27 April 2011, 11:58 PM

Thanks. I've heard that I can plan on being without it for close to a year if it needs service from Swatch Group. Explanation being that it needs to go back to Germany as the watchmakers in Secacus don't have the expertise to work on it and lack of available parts. Any truth to that?

Mosco · 28 April 2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by evogel

Thanks. I've heard that I can plan on being without it for close to a year if it needs service from Swatch Group. Explanation being that it needs to go back to Germany as the watchmakers in Secacus don't have the expertise to work on it and lack of available parts. Any truth to that?

Nope. I have had much more complicated watches which had to go to Switzerland for service (also Swatch group), and it has taken 8-10 weeks max. Plus I know how to rush them along

evogel · 4 May 2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks Greg, I've pulled the trigger and my GO is on the way!

dddrees · 4 May 2011, 12:18 PM

Congrats, can't wait to see some wrist PICs.

bar2020 · 11 May 2011, 03:41 AM

out of curiosity, how long is the wait time for ordering one of their pieces? They are definitely on my list for a coming purchase.

evogel · 15 May 2011, 11:45 PM

I was told 8 -12 weeks from an AD

beshannon · 27 May 2011, 12:24 AM

I love my Sport Evo

Mockingbird · 1 June 2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Service on the Sport Evo - every 7 years easily. It is an incredibly well built machine. I have sold dozens, and yet to have one come in for service.

Pros - one of the nicest looking sports watches on the market, bar none. Incredible shock absorption. Nice size. Aesthetically correct. Easy strap change system. In-house movements. Easy to read dials. Very accurate from my experience.

Cons - poor resale value, so buy at a deep discount off the bat (which are available), and you should be good. Also consider gently pre-owned.

X2, the reason I decided against one was because of the size. They're quite hefty pieces.

27 April 2011, 01:15 PM	#1
evogel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Erich Location: Michigan Watch: Glashutte Original Posts: 30	Glashutte Original I'm considering purchasing one of the timepieces, specifically in the Sport Evolution category. Pro and cons anyone? What can I expect about service intervals, pricing, and length of time for an overhaul. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.

27 April 2011, 10:29 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Service on the Sport Evo - every 7 years easily. It is an incredibly well built machine. I have sold dozens, and yet to have one come in for service. Pros - one of the nicest looking sports watches on the market, bar none. Incredible shock absorption. Nice size. Aesthetically correct. Easy strap change system. In-house movements. Easy to read dials. Very accurate from my experience. Cons - poor resale value, so buy at a deep discount off the bat (which are available), and you should be good. Also consider gently pre-owned. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

4 May 2011, 12:18 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Congrats, can't wait to see some wrist PICs. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#7
bar2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 67	nice pickup, youre going to love it... out of curiosity, how long is the wait time for ordering one of their pieces? They are definitely on my list for a coming purchase.

27 May 2011, 12:24 AM	#9
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I love my Sport Evo __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

27 April 2011, 11:58 PM	#3
evogel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Erich Location: Michigan Watch: Glashutte Original Posts: 30	Thanks. I've heard that I can plan on being without it for close to a year if it needs service from Swatch Group. Explanation being that it needs to go back to Germany as the watchmakers in Secacus don't have the expertise to work on it and lack of available parts. Any truth to that?

4 May 2011, 11:33 AM	#5
evogel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Erich Location: Michigan Watch: Glashutte Original Posts: 30	Thanks Greg, I've pulled the trigger and my GO is on the way!

15 May 2011, 11:45 PM	#8
evogel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Erich Location: Michigan Watch: Glashutte Original Posts: 30	I was told 8 -12 weeks from an AD

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