Uncle Chico
2219
If You Purchase...
Feb 10, 2019,06:35 AM
I'd love to see some before and after photos. I have a similar opportunity and have heard ALS does an incredible job on restoration.
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so ... I tried on the Dato
By: Chromatic Fugue : February 9th, 2019-16:02
As expected, I am wowed by the Datograph: its heft, its wrist presence, its incomparable movement. I have stopped short of buying it in the past because it's a big watch, and I have an unusually thin (6") wrist. Here are photos. Should I buy this if other...
You should.
By: mj23 : February 9th, 2019-16:37
Looks good on you! It’s such an icon. Your OP is also 39mm. 😉
Yes! Get it!
By: LS : February 9th, 2019-16:41
also did you take any pics of the movement that you could post?
alas no
By: Chromatic Fugue : February 9th, 2019-19:34
... I just had my iPhone with me, which couldn't do that movement justice. Trust me, if I buy the watch, I'll waste countless hours shooting the movement with a proper macro lens!
thank you Nicolas ...
By: Chromatic Fugue : February 9th, 2019-19:35
your sound judgment is always appreciated!
Absolutely go for it!
By: andyhud : February 9th, 2019-17:15
It looks great on your wrist and is a real icon. If you can, you should.
I'm in the minority about refinishing...
By: CR : February 10th, 2019-07:39
Unless it was previously polished (which you can usually tell by looking at the lug chamfers), I personally wouldn't refinish the case, though of course I know most others may disagree (especially if the seller agreed to pay for it). Scratches, dings, and...
Try an 1815 Chronograph first.
By: galt : February 9th, 2019-18:31
Same view from the caseback but thinner. You may feel more comfortable with it on your wrist.
great observation
By: Chromatic Fugue : February 9th, 2019-19:50
I came close to buying an 1815 chrono last year; a beautiful model. I have three reasons for preferring the Dato. First, it's available in platinum, and I don't think the 1815 chrono is; I've never owned a platinum watch, and I'm drawn to the sheer heft. ...
Big date driven balance
By: galt : February 10th, 2019-08:17
I suppose one advantage of the Dato is that the big date seems to balance the sunken subdials on the dial.
Go for it such a great looking + iconic piece.
By: Tegis : February 10th, 2019-04:38
Iam also in the small wrist club and yes it looks slightly big from some angles but not uncomfartbly so. If i get the resources to get one in the future i will be a happy man and wear it proudly.
I think it looks great on your wrist...
By: Dave G : February 10th, 2019-04:47
I love the heft of mine. It can be a bit top heavy with just the pin buckle. I considered buying the deployant to balance but the prices are dear. In the end, I wear it often and the feel and look work for me. Dave ...
If You Purchase...
By: Uncle Chico : February 10th, 2019-06:35
I'd love to see some before and after photos. I have a similar opportunity and have heard ALS does an incredible job on restoration.
True icon
By: serg70 : February 10th, 2019-06:44
and my fav chronograph so far WBR Serge
It just fits
By: COUNT DE MONET : February 10th, 2019-08:24
A Dato is per se not a big watch, so people should not think you are showing off.
Datograp
By: Pedro_Ramos : February 10th, 2019-11:58
Great iconic timepiece, hopefully will get mine this year. Get it, you will enjoy it! Thanks for sharing!