Dato Up & Down 41MM

Jul 10, 2014,12:49 PM
 

Want one bad. Opinions please VS standard Dato. Thanks


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To make a long story short...

 
 By: foversta : July 10th, 2014-13:13
In a pure collector point of view, the first Datograph is the watch to consider. Having said that the pros for the new watch are its enhanced power reserve, its more balanced diameter/thickness ratio and the sober power reserve display. The date window ha...  

There is no short reply ...

 
 By: small-luxury-world : July 10th, 2014-14:31
if we go in detail. Some collectors may prefer the original one, because it is original. Some connoisseurs for whom it is very important how it feels on the wrist may have a serious weakness for the new one - less top-heavy. Some may be interested in the ...  

Only fair to post a wrist shot of original for comparison!

 
 By: 4Js : July 10th, 2014-16:57
Aren't these just fabulous watches? You have to have any Dato in the watchbox. Good luck on your choosing! Best, Joe ...  

I prefer the original because it felt right at home on my wrist

 
 By: timlua : July 11th, 2014-00:25
although if u choose the new one, its not a wrong decision either. ...  

This decision is very tough...

 
 By: Dave G : July 11th, 2014-03:46
First, I love both versions. I like the additional function of the power reserve on the new piece; however, in the end I decided I needed the original icon, as I figured I would regret not owning one. It is such a pure piece, and while I generally would p...  

I'm an ODO.

 
 By: jp884 : July 11th, 2014-23:44
Original Datograph owner, I prefer watches sub 40mm as well as I like the Roman numerals on the original. Although the new Dato does have its attributes I find their is a lot of open space on the dial which I don't like. I would really suggest trying both... 

DATO DECISION

 
 By: precisiontiming : July 12th, 2014-09:18
I had the original Dato before and absolutely loved it. I do like bigger watches though as a 42MM seems about perfect to me these days. I have bounced around with many different watches and after all said and done came back to this as a keeper. I bought t...