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swjoseph
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Perpetual vs Chronometer

Hello-
Weeks ago, I post a new thread seeking advice for a perpetual calender and the natvigator perpetual was the winner.
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But thing got complicated as my AD shows me a Senator Chronometer (white gold) which is the first time I handle one in metal. It capture my heart instantly through it's build quality (dial and movement) with a subtle technical innovation (time setting.) Both of them carry a strong GO dna and are unique in its own category, eg. pilot watch with a clean perpetual vs chronometer with big date. I can see both watch getting worn and loved daily but I don't have the budget for two. I've been wanting a piece from a German manufacture and have been looking at ALS, GO and Dornblueth as well.
On the dress side, I have PP and FPJ and on caual side I wear Pam and ROO, so this is going to be my first from a German manufacture, and if you were in my shoes, which way would you go?
1) Get the Senator Chronometer and forget about the Navigator
2) Get the Navigator Perpetual and spare some funds for a Dornblueth 99.2 or Regulator (I remember seeing some thread stating some resemblence in their appearance and use it as a affordable alternative.)
3) If you say to save up for both, which one will you go first?
4) I prefer one from each brand (but that's not a rule) if i have give up the Chronometer, will you suggest an alternative from other brand?

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This message has been edited by Dr No on 2011-02-09 11:00:00