Is the offspring a Usurper?

Feb 25, 2021,08:35 AM
 





Or does the Parent’s purity of purpose prevail?

I can see arguments both ways and I am swayed a little by whichever one I am wearing. However, if I could only keep one watch, it would be the DP because it supplies all the information that I want in a watch whilst looking very beautiful on the wrist as well as being very comfortable and a joy to wear.

It’s a hard watch to capture to display the depth and beauty of the dial. I should try some shots on my camera instead.








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Yes, very true on both counts I agree, but...... 😉

 
 By: MNG : February 25th, 2021-09:32
The DP is the most beautiful on the wrist imo but, after wearing it for a while, I do love to switch to the inky black dial and simplicity of the Datograph. It’s why we never can just have one watch.

The parent, but perhaps primarily due to the PT/Black combination.

 
 By: Jay (Eire) : February 25th, 2021-10:18
It would be, and it was while I owned one, very wearable in all situations. No question the other is beautiful too.

Yes, the Datograph is a classic, no doubt about it.

 
 By: MNG : February 25th, 2021-11:31
And, as you say, incredibly versatile and wearable in almost all situations.

Lovely trio of grail watches...

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : February 25th, 2021-12:04
particular like the Langematik Perpetual Calendar for how balanced it looks. In this situation, I prefer both parents...because my only complaint for the Dato PC is the smallish moonphase, otherwise it's perfect.

Yes, I agree. 👍🏻

 
 By: MNG : February 25th, 2021-12:12
That would be the one thing I would change. Move it down a bit and make it larger.

Parent’s purity of purpose prevails

 
 By: CR : February 26th, 2021-08:10
Great post and great trio! I love the concept of the Dato Perpetual, but aesthetically it doesn't work so well for me. The moonphase indicator is too small for this watch. It should be at least as wide as the Big Date or else it looks like an afterthought... 

Thank you

 
 By: MNG : February 26th, 2021-09:12
I agree that I would prefer a slightly larger moon phase, however there is a degree of optical illusion with photo’s and it is exactly the same width at the bottom as the big date windows. Also, regarding small sub dials for day/night and leap year, they ... 

I swapped the parents for the offspring

 
 By: donizetti : February 26th, 2021-12:46
and am happy. The Datograph Perpetual works perfectly to me in the metal (same with the Double Split btw - the moon phase/power reserve looks small in pictures but works in reality). To each their own Best Andreas

A nice surprise.....

 
 By: MNG : February 26th, 2021-14:36
I was expecting a clean sweep for the purity vote. I agree with you that it is a watch that needs to be worn in order to be judged. The moon phase is indeed perfectly functional and photo’s can be misleading. For me though, the moon phase is the one roman...