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Old 25 July 2020, 03:24 PM   #1
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Glashutte Original SeaQ better than a Rolex Sub?

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I don’t know anything about GO. Are they a tier above Rolex?
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Old 25 July 2020, 03:50 PM   #2
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They’re nice, well-made watches. Good quality. But a tier above Rolex? Not in my experience. That’s just marketing talk. And I’ve owned a couple. I wouldn’t rely on a you-tube blogger for reliable information.
And if you do fancy one, buy used or ‘grey’ at discount, because the depreciation is heavy.
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Old 25 July 2020, 03:51 PM   #3
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GO make very nice watches. I enjoyed owning one.similar to Rolex and that price point.
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Old 25 July 2020, 08:15 PM   #4
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If we are talking about a Diver watch, no brand is superior to Rolex. ROLEX is the archetype of the diver watch and sport watches.

Diver watches: Omega, Doxa, BP, Seiko, Rolex.

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Old 25 July 2020, 10:49 PM   #5
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If we are talking about a Diver watch, no brand is superior to Rolex. ROLEX is the archetype of the diver watch and sport watches.

Diver watches: Omega, Doxa, BP, Seiko, Rolex.

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While I agree about Rolex, I prefer BP in every way except resale.
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Old 25 July 2020, 11:07 PM   #6
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They’re nice, well-made watches. Good quality. But a tier above Rolex? Not in my experience. That’s just marketing talk. And I’ve owned a couple. I wouldn’t rely on a you-tube blogger for reliable information.
And if you do fancy one, buy used or ‘grey’ at discount, because the depreciation is heavy.
Just wondering, why did you own a couple? You liked it but not enough or you just like the change?

I like their design but the numbers are a bit meh and the date window is not something I love.
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Old 25 July 2020, 11:27 PM   #7
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OP, Glashutte Original is definitively not a big baller brand since it is virtually unknown outside the watch community.

This being said, I think that in terms of horological sophistication, the brand can be placed above Rolex since it makes more complicated watches and decorates them more.
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Old 25 July 2020, 11:50 PM   #8
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The seaQ dial is better to my eye, I like the sun burst better than gloss black. Bezel action nowhere near as good. The rubber strap was outstanding. A well built watch I’d say.
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Old 26 July 2020, 12:08 AM   #9
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OP, Glashutte Original is definitively not a big baller brand since it is virtually unknown outside the watch community.

This being said, I think that in terms of horological sophistication, the brand can be placed above Rolex since it makes more complicated watches and decorates them more.
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Old 26 July 2020, 01:14 AM   #10
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Date window placement is just wrong.
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Old 26 July 2020, 01:14 AM   #11
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Depends what qualities you seek.
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Old 26 July 2020, 03:22 AM   #12
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"Better" is generally a subjective, non-quantifiable attribute.

The question for most buyers is "which would you rather have on your wrist?"
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Old 26 July 2020, 05:48 AM   #13
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I love the brand and owned watches on both ends of GO's spectrum. I'd have some GO models over Rolex on my wrist any day (and I do), but the SeaQ misses the mark.

GO should stick with dress/casual style watches. This world does not need another diver, caz Seiko nailed it.
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Old 26 July 2020, 12:53 PM   #14
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I really like the SeaQ - and there is a 39.5mm version with a regular date window as well. Great movement with long p/r and nice finishing. Decent bracelet and clasp with other available strap options. They've priced it up against Blancpain though (part of the same group of course), which is a tough spot for a luxury non-Rolex diver. I expect that there will be deals to be had though.
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Old 28 July 2020, 12:08 AM   #15
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OP, Glashutte Original is definitively not a big baller brand since it is virtually unknown outside the watch community.

This being said, I think that in terms of horological sophistication, the brand can be placed above Rolex since it makes more complicated watches and decorates them more.
Rolex is the best in the world at marketing but it’s not high Horology. Glashutte Original shares its history with Lange & Sohne (prior to fall of Berlin Wall)
In terms of Horology, Rolex can’t even sniff Glashutte Original!!
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Old 28 July 2020, 09:31 AM   #16
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Rolex makes great watch, but in terms of detail and finish, I would put GO above Rolex.
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Old 28 July 2020, 12:23 PM   #17
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The problem for me with the SeaQ is that the one to get (imo) is the big panorama date, but it's a giant watch. I also find that, to my eye, the dial feels too crowded with the oversized numerals. They are also pretty thick...

But the movement is beautiful and they have a level of overall decoration that rolex lacks.

If I had a larger wrist, then maybe....
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Old 29 July 2020, 06:05 AM   #18
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I own both brands if you want resale value Rolex can't be beat but if you want quality GO is the better choice there movements are far more superior than Rolex
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Old 29 July 2020, 06:32 AM   #19
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Way way way more bang for buck but horrible resale so buy used.
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Old 30 July 2020, 02:45 PM   #20
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I love my sea q. It’s finishing is head and shoulders above that of a Rolex sub. And it’s damn good to look at!
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Old 5 August 2020, 11:09 AM   #21
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I think the seaQ is a better looking watch but everyone is diff and I have a thang for thiiccccc watches and I’m also not huge into Rolex, I like them but not infatuated you could say. Subs aren’t my thing. I prefer my bp ff bathy
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:34 AM   #22
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I like the look of the 39mm SeaQ, but the movement finishing is invisible due to the closed caseback. The power reserve on the smaller model is only 40 hours, and the movement uses a non-silicon, flat hairspring. The Rolex movements are mechanically superior (parachrom hairspring, Brequet overcoil, 48-72 hour PR) and a Submariner is about $1500 less than the smaller SeaQ. It is hard for me to justify the SeaQ on that basis. Maybe at 25-30% off list.
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:55 PM   #23
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Very nice watches but without stating what you are measuring I don't know what makes one watch better than another. Rolex and Seiko for me but I do acknowledge other great brands.
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:32 PM   #24
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It’s true, the beast GO (43) Id say has prettier movement and longer PR (for now) but the 39 has a small PR and probably isn’t as robust (but that’s uneducated)
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Old 9 August 2020, 01:21 AM   #25
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Yes. Way more horologically interesting. As soon as they hit the used market with good discounts I'll be buying one.
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Old 18 August 2020, 11:27 AM   #26
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Just tried on the 39.5mm version. When I saw the photos it seemed just ok. I liked it wayyyyy more than I expected. Usually I do research before buying a watch, looking at people's experience in the forums and photos and sleep on it. Almost bought it on the spot. Wish it had an exhibition back and not a fan of the aged lume, but at discount I think it's my next watch. Maybe the blue one with the regular lume.
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Old 20 August 2020, 02:03 AM   #27
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what kind of discount are people seeing on GO? 25-30% reasonable? i know i'd get murdered on resale but just curious.
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Old 20 August 2020, 04:33 AM   #28
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what kind of discount are people seeing on GO? 25-30% reasonable? i know i'd get murdered on resale but just curious.
As usual, it depends. Tourneau in the US did not bulge when I tried to negotiate my PML. I bought it from Europe at about 25% discount.

I am not sure what the market is for the SeaQ but I would think that it is not a fast seller. Therefore I think that if you shop around you should be able to get ~20% off or more.
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Old 27 August 2020, 06:36 PM   #29
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I like the look of the 39mm SeaQ, but the movement finishing is invisible due to the closed caseback. The power reserve on the smaller model is only 40 hours, and the movement uses a non-silicon, flat hairspring. The Rolex movements are mechanically superior (parachrom hairspring, Brequet overcoil, 48-72 hour PR) and a Submariner is about $1500 less than the smaller SeaQ. It is hard for me to justify the SeaQ on that basis. Maybe at 25-30% off list.
The PR for seaq panorama date is 100 hours

Panorama date worth if you buy it from various dealers, price is around 9k instead of 11k

39mm standard is aprox.7k instead of 9k
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