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Well proportioned and these days it's name doesn't fit conventional watch sizes, but at the time 40mm was pushing "large" My San Marco Gigante in platinum. Ref. 279-50/62. The 40mm case is perfect for me. Dial is anthracite. Self-winding UN-27 movement....  

From a quick first glance, I thought at first it was a Kari.

I saw it several times, and each time, I was Tempted... I love a lot this dial, and the volumes of this watch. Will certainly have to pull the trigger... Feel free to post many other pics of this Beauty, my friend. Best, Nicolas This message has been edit... 

I was completely unfamiliar with this watch, but I really like it . How's the backside? Best, Jed

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One by itself in different light, and one with a few friends....  

Wow! Quite a collection. And what good choices. I believe I could live with that group (at least for a while). tempusfugit

i'm proud to have a common piece in my collection.

What great examples from both PP and UN. Best, Jed

I love your the meaning you give to ...FEW! Awesome collection, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Thanks for sharing those great pix of your UN. You are the first person in recent memory that I can recall posting about the San Marco Gigante. Would you mind PM-ing me with the details of the watch box you've got your pieces in? Thanks in advance! Cheers... 

For a rather long time, the San Marco chronometers have played an important role in UN's lineup of watches. Especially the watches with enamel/guilloche dials were highly popular. However, with a diameter of less than 38mm, their popularity dwindled, when... 

the Chopard LUC chronometer has taken a lot of design cues from this lovely piece, on a visual level anyway. a lovely box of tricks you have there Dave best Graham