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Datograph 39 vs 41
I know this discussion happened many times in different forums but I’d like to compile it all in 1 place.
What’s the real difference between both generations?
1. Dial
- roman numerals vs batons
- longer chronograph track indices on the 39
- power reserve of course.
- are there any differences in the dial color/material itself?
- are there any differences in the chrono white subdials?
2. Wearability
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3. Case
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4. Strap/Buckle
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5. Movement:
- I got to know that both watches’ date-wheel changes gradually overnight instead of an instant change at 00:00, is it true?
- Do both pushers work as smooth in both generations?
Please feel free to add from your knowledge here
Datograph 39 vs 41
I know this discussion happened many times in different forums but I’d like to compile it all in 1 place. What’s the real difference between both generations? 1. Dial - roman numerals vs batons - longer chronograph track indices on the 39 - power reserve ...
Owner of a 39mm here:
If you like Roman numerals the 39 creates the inverted triangle with the 10/2/6 while the other geometric triangle is the date window with the two sub dials. The 41mm can be argued to have a better aspect ratio or wearability since it’s wider but not thic...
I have owned the 39mm in the past and currently have the Up/Down version....
The dial colors and details are very similar, except of course for the obvious, Roman vs Sticks, power reserve which I find useful. To me, the main difference really is the size, ratio, and wearability. I find the 41mm a better-proportioned watch and also...
Love the Gen 1
I love the Gen 1 but I am meh on the Gen 2. I’m not a fan of the Gen 2 power reserve indicator and the dial symmetry on the Gen 1 is just better in my opinion. Also (and I may be wrong about this) but on the Gen 1 the subregisters have a golden hue that g...
I have and like the look of the first generation as well but....
The second generation definitely wears better. The size of the case makes the weight more evenly distributed.
I never tried to analyse the differences as watches are a passion, but
when I wear my Gen1 Dato it immediately feels perfectly right and makes me smile. With the Gen2 nothing happens.
The first generation for me. I know that the second generation has a bigger power reserve and that this detail is important, but for me, the first generation remains the icon and the one to get.
The power reserve indicator on the second generation kills the perfect symmetry of the dial, its " nombre d'or ".