I also once owned the Anniversary, but in a weak moment, let it go, and almost immediately regreted it. Fortunately, not too long ago, basically by just being at the right place at the right time to take a phone call, I was able to replace it. Everything that you have said about the watch is true, and, yes, pictures don't do it justice. I also prefer it over the Dato, and even over my 1815 Chrono.