Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch … from Germany?

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Watch … from Germany? | Watchfinder & Co.

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3 жыл бұрын

The seventies was a decade of catastrophic disaster. The oxygen tanks on board Apollo 13 ruptured, almost stranding the crew in space; the Unit 2 reactor of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant partially melted down; and the entire Swiss watch industry was destroyed by new technology coming out of Japan. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom, because as far as watches are concerned at least, it was also the beginning of a new era in many respects, a story captured by the Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date.
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@watchfinder Жыл бұрын

We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

@BrendanSilent 3 жыл бұрын

Monthly reminder that we'd like to see a Watchfinder breakdown of hand styles and their origins/delineation. I don't think anyone else would do it justice.

@itskyyuuuu 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@MrNacknime 3 жыл бұрын

And dial finishes, and indices styles

@keatsokuno7026 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@RoelfvanderMerwe 3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaaaaaas!

@afarhan21 3 жыл бұрын

I am sure you can find good blog posts on it. I remember reading one years back.

@theflocculated 3 жыл бұрын

Come for the watch, end with a history lesson.

@donkremer6019 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, still waiting for their first actual review.

@flokay40 4 ай бұрын

Every time the same thing....❤Deutsche Uhren

@j.pendergrass9805 3 жыл бұрын

There are too many chronographs to covet, and darn it if you haven’t widened the spread. What an incredible specimen.

@reubenlym588 3 жыл бұрын

Finally more Glashutte Original! Brilliant!!!

@MarcoCaifan87 3 жыл бұрын

The GO Seventies with blue dials are gorgeous

@harishkarumanchi7244 3 жыл бұрын

It looks weird and cool at the same time

@RickyRicon2023 3 жыл бұрын

more weird i think so

@douglaspuglas6888 3 жыл бұрын

Love Glashutte Original but the finishing looked rough especially on the date font and power display? Anyone else notice? 5.57 top right power display

@elgatto3133 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw that too

@thomasberger6407 3 жыл бұрын

Same, the macro shots on the movement also showed quite a bit of unevenness. Still better than the average Rolex and nearly on par with the overrated PP 70s budget model that shall not be named. A Grand Seiko quality controller would gently recommend seppuku though.

@machikr 3 жыл бұрын

I find a speck in front of “5” at 8:47 as well. East German quality, I guess. In East Asia, this would be considered unacceptable for a $500 watch let alone two more digits added to it.

@elgatto3133 3 жыл бұрын

@@machikr Maybe citizen wouldn't...but Seiko totally would. I'm gonna give GO the benefit of the doubt here, this may well be something Watchfinder's watchmaker did.

@phugoidmode9683 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised to see the small defect in the power reserve window

@alexp3752 3 жыл бұрын

I always love these wonderful videos. As a watch enthusiast for 50 years, they are not only educational and inspiring, they provide a safe and calm harbor from a world seemingly gone mad!

@dparis2172 3 жыл бұрын

Come back in another 40-50 years and this will probably still be stylish. Timeless...

@harris- 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, its the exact GO model i wanted last year. Decided to get the Omega SMP300(which i love) but now this GO is haunting me 😭

@CJ-rb3do 3 жыл бұрын

You made the right choice. This GO is so niche that you’d get tired of it.

@bwanagoes 3 жыл бұрын

I am facing a similar choice. But have decided on a GO. I am choosing to own a unique timepiece that stands out from the crowd. I’m not motivated by return on investment. It’s based on my emotional response to this watch. Will enjoy and appreciate for years to come. Thanks to WF&Co for the excellent review.

@entroheat Жыл бұрын

@@CJ-rb3do how can yo8 get tired of a haute horology timepiece versus boring and machine made omega

@fabianstrasser2719 Жыл бұрын

I also bought a SMP300 in 2020. This year I'm heading for the GO Seventies with silver dial and the bracelet with the nice quick-adjustment in the clasp

@entroheat Жыл бұрын

@Fabian Strasser I have an omega and two GO but truth is the difference in quality is like day and night between those two and I own the 007 milanese bracelet SP which is on the more expensive side of the omega spectrum and still can't compare to GO beauty

@khalidf5845 3 жыл бұрын

Timeless beautiful piece with high grade profile and historical background. Nice review as always. 👍

@ianhiscock9440 3 жыл бұрын

Love GO (Panomatic Date Lunar, SeaQ, these!) and love the effort that goes into the research. More on the history and context of watches please! Explains so much about their style and meaning

@mickeylickey123 3 жыл бұрын

Don't mean to offend but I wouldn't mind hearing some details on the watch you showed for 10 minutes.

@arun2995 3 жыл бұрын

It's the first ever Watchfinder video I didn't think merit a thumps up for the same reason

@iangibson6015 3 жыл бұрын

If you go to the website, you'll see it listed.

@BrendanSilent 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened with the Heuer Autavia. Beautiful watch, and the entire video was a monologue about the popularity of Rolex.

@CJ-rb3do 3 жыл бұрын

Great Point Mike G. It’s their style, but very annoying. They produce videos for watch nerds, not the basic fan. I guess they think we know all we need to know.

@mickeylickey123 3 жыл бұрын

@@CJ-rb3do Yeah, true

@GabrielGGabGattringer 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing, interesting history lesson!

@theparkerstudio 3 жыл бұрын

Although not everyone seems to appreciate the presentation style, I love that this channel understands the power of story. Long after the specs of a watch are forgotten, it is the story that endures and inspires. Even when I'm not interested in a given watch being reviewed, the great narrative draws me in and I learn something in the process about a piece that would have never gotten my attention. Well done.

@mhorlor 3 жыл бұрын

If someone said “describe a 70’s watch”, I’d say this....

@chinchinche 3 жыл бұрын

It's a good day when Watchfinder releases a new video. It's so clean. The printing is crisp. The dial, cut so finely, and the underside of the seconds hand, so well finished you could flip it upside down and it'd still look gorgeous.

@jamestouchette859 3 жыл бұрын

1:21 the synchronization of the second hand hitting 0/12 and the minute hand hitting 0/30 is one of the most gratifying things I've seen on KZfaq.

@johnturnerjr7221 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, what's this? I asked for this AND got it? My 2021 is complete. Thank you Watchfinder!

@industryousphotography2058 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the story and the fresh take on watch history presentation. Stellar work!

@ChoPi-Eww 3 жыл бұрын

The world needs more positive, inspiring messages like this. The effort and history underlying the elegant design make this watch just that much more meaningful.

@ehtikhet 3 жыл бұрын

I’d wear that over a Royal Oak any day of the week but I would prefer to be given an RO for the resale value.

@RBullCZ 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video. Thank you!

@mackledee 3 жыл бұрын

Always loved this piece. Underrated. Probably better as a chrono at 40mm too.

@robertn3121 3 жыл бұрын

Most under appreciated maker out there

@smashexentertainment676 3 жыл бұрын

A rare case when 'underappreciated' or 'underrated' was used in a correct context.

@TechPanzer 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say Fortis is even more so

@bikemike1118 3 жыл бұрын

@@TechPanzer ...well Fortis is not in the same class I‘d say.

@alexp3752 3 жыл бұрын

@@smashexentertainment676 G-S is first rate, and any watch enthusiast you doesn't appreciate that has a great deal to learn.

@smashexentertainment676 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexp3752 I.. wha??

@jd4062 3 жыл бұрын

I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. I love the history.

@albertmeyer8983 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch! Nice macro shot!

@gelmibson883 3 жыл бұрын

Some Detail about the watch would be nice....yaddayaddayadda

@misteratoz 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I love stories but recent watchfinder videos don't even talk about the watch that much. Not loving it.

@bikemike1118 3 жыл бұрын

But who really gets the technical details when he’s not a watchmaker..?

@ScottMshao69 3 жыл бұрын

the watch was showed on the wrist for literally 4 seconds....

@gianpakasa 3 жыл бұрын

Erase and rewind...this particular watch deserve much more! Even the no Chrono version is a fantastic watch!

@colewalliser 3 жыл бұрын

okay. I need to know how you did the power reserve shot! lol. Was it a timelapse of it going down and you just played it in reverse? or did you some how wind it super smoothly and filmed it going up?? NEED TO KNOW!! :P

@colewalliser 3 жыл бұрын

omg it was the seconds hand, not the power reserve indicator lol.

@jamestouchette859 3 жыл бұрын

@@colewalliser to be fair, i can understand how, having the reserve gauge in the seconds register, you might make that mistake. :)

@TiMEworn 3 жыл бұрын

I love a nice "TV"-shaped case from the 70s like the Omega Seamaster 176.005. I think I underestimated Glashütte's 70s models! Thanks for making me aware!

@scottlalonde2878 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, Watchfinder, thank you. If an individual is even the least bit interested in fine watches, viewing Watchfinder is almost mandatory.

@TheMilitantMachinist 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of the nicest rotor weights I have seen.

@thecommenter578 3 жыл бұрын

those macro shots are exquisite!

@Arseization 3 жыл бұрын

I personally dislike categorizing watches by comparing them to overhyped models like every watch with an integrated bracelet is "a royal oak / nautilus from manufacturer x/y. I know it is just for the title but it seems as if they are the pinnacle of this certain design and every competitor is merely trying to reach it and it feels a little disrespectful to the manufacturer, i dont think Glashütte would have called this watch the german royal oak

@chawenhalo0089 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not one fot square watches(I find the Heuer Monaco ugly as sin) bar an integrated bracelet from Rado, but this slightly toolish 70's design is a bit of a stunner! Very complete too.

@zhengzhu27 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and works. Just perfect to me. Learning the knowledge of not just watches but also history. Thank you.

@shahinjaan19 3 жыл бұрын

I love the classy presentations on this channel. Any chance of upgrading the uploads to 4K? What better way to show off all the intricate details of these timeless wristwatches!

@abba1123581321 3 жыл бұрын

How about reviewing a Zenith Doublematic? I have always wondered how they can put so many complications in one device.

@increiblepelotudo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for continuing to raise the bar on watchmaking history. Every single other watch focused KZfaq channel pales in comparison (which I feel terrible saying, as there are some good channels out there - not throwing any shade out there, but goodness this is Harvard level content.)

@TrumanBurbankFE 3 жыл бұрын

Seventies chrono with blue sunburst dial with bracelet or Senator chrono with Matt black dial and full blue lume on traditional round case. So many choices.

@daverobertson3556 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another really interesting video. Could watch these all day long !

@edgeyt1 3 жыл бұрын

They do a lovely blue dial version too. Very attractive watch to my eyes and a desirable alternative to the usual manufacturers.

@gogishome 3 жыл бұрын

I like it better than a Monaco

@jbbrabant 3 жыл бұрын

Always a treat to view your videos

@KonfuzeOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

This watch is insanely beautiful!

@mattfoss1652 3 жыл бұрын

That watch has one hell of a calibre. Big date display, fly back chrono with column wheel, power reserve indicator. Glashutte Original just dropped their prices. Worth looking into although not a whole lot of jewelry stores carry them.

@tornagawn 3 жыл бұрын

Having been a GP for some 30+ years, for me a watch is essential, if only to check a pulse rate (although chronographs are quite useful to record timing intervals eg when administering IV drugs, such as Morphine to patients with acute pain - allows me to keep track of how long since last dose given) I had a very basic black strap Swatch as a junior doc, but I was quite pleased when one of my patients spotted my current favourite [1] Aquatico Blue Angel watch last week. He’s a fan of mechanical movements so the Seiko NH35 scored high. I have a few patients with Rolex...... but somehow several haven’t even sized the strap so it sits loosely! And one with a Omega 300 wave dial. My favourite. [1] Other ones which get wrist time, Aquatico Bronze SeaStar with green dial and bezel, Citizen Promaster BN0150-28E (half price, mint condition from Amazon) and a trio of Casio Duro......black, blue and gold. So, nothing expensive at all, but if i could, I’d get an Omega Seamaster 300 first.

@itskyyuuuu 3 жыл бұрын

The limited edition with the fume dial is my grail watch

@bikemike1118 3 жыл бұрын

That one looks really great

@alexp3752 3 жыл бұрын

Wise choice. Now, make it happen. Enjoy.

@alfredosauri 3 жыл бұрын

For all those on this thread that complained that the video did not provide details about this specific model of watch, maybe you all should not be watching @Watchfinder videos, clearly high end watch craftsmanship is not your interest, thats the whole beauty and value of this youtuber, im very sure that the brand specific websites can offer and list out all the technical details and specifications of their models. carry on @Watchfinder & Co. we get your video and style thumbs up!!!

@sinuhe78 3 жыл бұрын

I find the aesthetics of this watch really impressive. Such a wonderful model. I tried one on at the boutique and I found it too thick. I don't know if you had this impression too. Otherwise, brilliant watch and brilliant video

@afarhan21 3 жыл бұрын

There are some rectangular watches that look so amazing, like JLC Reverso and this one. But I only choose to like circular dial watches, on principle.

@DavidSmith-sy2bp 3 жыл бұрын

Love your well studied and professional , historical articulate programs

@williamrappard823 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and commentary as usual ! Many thanks ! I tried the GO in Geneva but felt the pushers had a bad actuation feeling for a high end column wheel movement. Have a feature request though. A beautiful ugly little duck from Omega: the Constellation Manhattan Hybrid chronograph ref. 1542.40 from the late nineties. A sleek little mecaquartz chronograph powered by a little known but high end and well decorated movement, the Piguet/Omega 1270, which allows for a thin and perfectly proportioned case and an equaly impressive dial layout. At about 2k in NOS condition, it's maybe the best kept secret in the highly popular integrated bracelet market.

@oxysoxos 3 жыл бұрын

Glashütte Original definitely deserves more attention...

@ShawnKim111 3 жыл бұрын

Damn. This one is cool

@indytodd6102 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best looking Square watches I've seen.

@steffydog 3 жыл бұрын

Always a great video, thanks.

@tobyey9134 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered doing a video on the old omega railmasters? Especially the chronographs?

@saymyname218 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. It's made me respect Glasutte even more when you consider what they went through in their past.

@lukass2591 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a Video about Sinn Diving / Tool Watches!

@Fey418 3 жыл бұрын

Nice watch. It is ironic how this design looks so original in todays world! If I decided to buy a Glashütte this would be the model. Side note: Ever since I started watching this channel I enjoyed so much that I don't even mind watching some occasional commercials KZfaq forces down on us at the end or beginning of the video , but a Samsung commercial of 1hour right in the middle of this gentleman explanation!?!? Are you serious KZfaq!?

@chazzcombs 3 жыл бұрын

The styling of that one is certainly not for me but I can definitely admire the beauty and craftsmanship. Stunning.

@stevebolt7132 3 жыл бұрын

What a stunning watch...added to the 2021 wish list for sure.

@stevefox8605 3 жыл бұрын

For me Genta's designs were the biggest disaster of the 70s..

@muntasirmamun193 3 жыл бұрын

I would've given a million likes.

@stephenc1337 3 жыл бұрын

With every mid-tier to bottom-tier brand, from Zenith to Frederique Constant and Tissot, copying the design nowadays, it is just a matter of time until the celebrities dump their Genta watches.

@Porchia87 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch. Would be very exciting if you check the SeaQ Panoramadatum. Maybe the best dive watch out there right now!

@Peter_WongVI 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know of this model by Glashütte Original... I want!!!

@andrewffay 9 ай бұрын

please review the 2 tone seaQ panorama date!! Thank you

@JamesMinerTattoo 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing piece of work from Watchfinder

@einarrattgard4163 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Love to know more about this brand!

@alexp3752 3 жыл бұрын

There is a great video on You-Tube produced by G-O on the brand, the watchmakers and the artistry, nearly an hour long.

@yashwanthpalamasi1804 3 жыл бұрын

Please give review on Seiko SPB165J1..🙏🙏.. and suggest me best seiko presage watch please.

@josephpaul8874 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a review of Fortis F43 Fleiger chronograph GMT . Or generally a Fortis watch..

@ericpendley7735 2 жыл бұрын

I love this original seventies in green with the calf skin strap. One of the most beautiful watches ever made !

@pietbrookman1927 3 жыл бұрын

My Glashütte watch from the 1970s outperforms my Omega, Longines, Seikos and others clearly. Super accurate.

@MrJayPuff 3 жыл бұрын

You do such an outstanding job with you video

@errolmacdonald3256 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Like the 'silver' dial better than the anthracite version.

@markdance574 3 жыл бұрын

Two things I don’t understand- 1) why GO doesn’t have more of a following , the seaQ is incredible for eg and 2) why tag heuer haven’t been promoting it’s Monaco with metal bracelet more . It looks so different on a bracelet.

@stefangrubesic2708 3 жыл бұрын

🤫🤫 let's keep it that way so we can afford it, ALS is out of reach for most of us but GO and Nomos aren't

@alisterquinny4767 3 жыл бұрын

this watch shape is amazing

@ITSRAF1 3 жыл бұрын

would be nice if you showed us a better glimpse of the bracelet, something to think about for future videos :)

@jamiemorgan2972 3 жыл бұрын

I love this watch with the blue dial, looks silly on the rubber strap you can get it on though.

@sanghoonlee5171 3 жыл бұрын

Never knew this watch before, but DAMN that thing has a character! A maverick piece.

@JM-tu6op 3 жыл бұрын

Please look video at 0:26, 5:57 min => damage?

@mickaelchen5908 3 жыл бұрын

Please, do a review on jaeger lecoultre master control calendar 2020

@barfymann362 3 жыл бұрын

Can we get a review of the Zenith A384 Revival?

@dhunter1133 2 жыл бұрын

The closeup on the panodate was really eye-opening. Both the printing on the date discs and the aperture are horribly executed.

@srcob 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video.I just love to listen you.You are an amazing story teller.Someday make a video on Titan watches....how it become one of biggest watch manufacturers.

@vladimirchervenkov6949 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I did not know all the East German watch makers were merged into one including A. Lange & Sohne. You always learn something in these videos.

@ajc9387 3 жыл бұрын

this one is a stunner

@RyanZNO 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly can’t believe there are people complaining about this video. These are the best watch videos I’ve seen on KZfaq by a large margin, and we even get a history lesson. If you don’t like it watch something else 🙃

@DetailingCars 3 жыл бұрын

Could you take a look at the von doren uræd?

@canonyeo4286 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@gazmendamiti3927 3 жыл бұрын

this watch is gorgeous!

@ilyur. 3 жыл бұрын

Dammit! this is a gorgeous watch.

@michaelshaffer1201 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the watch world (credit due almost exclusively to this channel occupying my shut-down time), and my first proper watch arrived right before the New Year. A mid-70s Speedmaster TV Dial. I love these wacky squared-off designs and would love to see even more featured here. Especially my Speedmaster, so I actually know what I'm wearing and enjoying so immensely :)