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Vintage Glashutte

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greg_r

The Glashutte Senator Sixties has long been one of my all-time favourite watches. I've had most of the different rep versions and even bought the gen (which didn't work out well as it was DOA and returned for a refund). I currently have the Miyota-powered rep which, for the most part, scratches the itch.

However, the urge for a real one remained, but no way was I going to throw another £5k and more at the modern gen after what happened last time.

However, the current watch is inspired by a watch from the 1960's and vintage versions can be had fairly cheaply in good restored condition. I've been looking for a specific dial / case combo for over a year and finally found it. 

I paid slightly over the going rate for this, but only by about twenty quid (still cheaper than the rep sen sixties ;) ). It's a 36mm gold-plated case with handwind 17J movement, date and an unmarked white numeral dial together with slightly domed crystal. It's a beautiful watch and keeps good time.

I think I'll be wearing this quite a lot...

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deju

I always found the dial aesthetic and domed crystal to be almost soothing to look at.

Glashutte and H Moser & Cie. are the ultimate in class when it comes to watches for me. The effortless way in which they make a statement without making a statement (if that makes sense?!) always has me gazing in wonderment.    

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Genius
33 minutes ago, greg_r said:

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I paid slightly over the going rate for this, but only by about twenty quid (still cheaper than the rep sen sixties ;) )

That's nice, mental that it cost less than your modern rep!  Not too small for a vintage piece either at 36 that's within what I could wear..  

Let see some more photos then ;)

 

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greg_r

More pics

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tabuktime

Very civilised.

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EBB

looks pretty sweet.

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Genius

Really nice! Almost looks brand new.

Still can't believe it was less than the rep :rofl: cracking find

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NCRich

Beautiful watch.  Envious.

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semperfi55
On 04/08/2018 at 11:03, greg_r said:

I paid slightly over the going rate for this, but only by about twenty quid (still cheaper than the rep sen sixties ;) )

Amazing watch! So tempting...

It's great/scary to hear that the vintage gen is cheaper than a modern rep!Nice one!

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onionbag

What a beautiful dial! 

A delicate pie pan,  very noice..

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McGilli

Coolest '4' font I've ever seen on a watch.

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NFleischer

Very nice Greg, a real classic. Congrats

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soundefx

I like it, real unique.  A bit strange but in a good way.

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