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Old 19 August 2017, 10:52 PM   #1
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Still in love with my RG 44... but...

I love my RG 44, it's probably my favourite watch, but I do wish it had the stunning golden coat of arms rotor. I had a closed ROC before so I've never had one and it's always been one of the nicest imho. I also bought a 5711 and not a 5712 so I don't have the micro-rotor either

I do appreciate the cut outs in the galvanised rotor for better visible access and it is a pretty cool contrast to the case. Guess I'm just trying to stay away from splashing out on a Datograph.



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Old 19 August 2017, 11:14 PM   #2
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Sounds like you need to ADD another AP too, lol... Not many top out the Dato from the rear, Neil!
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Old 19 August 2017, 11:14 PM   #3
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Maybe a Jumbo?
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Old 19 August 2017, 11:16 PM   #4
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the dato is about the only watch that could pull me away from AP or PP. Finally tried one on this past week which was not a good idea for me, at all.
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Old 19 August 2017, 11:19 PM   #5
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the dato is about the only watch that could pull me away from AP or PP. Finally tried one on this past week which was not a good idea for me, at all.
Ugh, I love the Dato (up/down) and the Zeitwerk
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Old 19 August 2017, 11:20 PM   #6
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Ugh, I love the Dato (up/down) and the Zeitwerk
Zeitwork is awesome too, never seen one in person though. I would not complain with either.
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:01 AM   #7
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Sounds like you finally understand my problem. I don't like at all the rotor on the 44 ROOs. I don't know why they didn't just do it like the 42s.

Same with the patek. I love the 5712 caseback the best. But it's the only nautilus I wouldn't buy (too many things in the dial).
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I quite like the dark rotor on my RG44 as it goes with the bezel, although I can't deny it would look nicer in rose (or pink) gold. Its the one thing I don't like about my RO Chrono, the fact that it has a solid case back.
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:07 AM   #9
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I might add I do think the rotor design works well with the RG44, I wouldn't change that to anything more elaborate, but it would be nice in gold.
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Old 20 August 2017, 12:12 AM   #10
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You can console yourself knowing that deep down it is 22k gold
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:00 AM   #11
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You can console yourself knowing that deep down it is 22k gold


indeed

That said, flip for a RG dato...I wouldn't argue against it.
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:45 AM   #12
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indeed

That said, flip for a RG dato...I wouldn't argue against it.
I couldn't do that, thing with the Dato is I like the dial of the original but the size and balance of the Up/Down so I can't really see me adding one. I love a tremendous booty as much as the next man, but at the end of the day the face must come first.
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Old 20 August 2017, 01:58 AM   #13
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I couldn't do that, thing with the Dato is I like the dial of the original but the size and balance of the Up/Down so I can't really see me adding one. I love a tremendous booty as much as the next man, but at the end of the day the face must come first.
Hmm. I've never had the chance to try the original datograph but I would be enamored with either to be honest. PT up down had me giddy when I tried it at the boutique. So much so that I nearly dropped it on the floor

Im going to keep beating this drum until it comes true. Lange needs to make me a sports watch! Give me a Lange diver

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Old 20 August 2017, 02:04 AM   #14
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Hmm. I've never had the chance to try the original datograph but I would be enamored with either to be honest. PT up down had me giddy when I tried it at the boutique. So much so that I nearly dropped it on the floor

Im going to keep beating this drum until it comes true. Lange needs to make me a sports watch! Give me a Lange diver

If the face of the Up/Down turned me on a bit more I would have one already. The original Dato was my first Avatar pic here actually. I'd go for it, Tom, can't see a Lange Diver ever coming out.
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Old 20 August 2017, 02:22 AM   #15
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Not much can stand against the case back view of a Dato.

Tough to resist.
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Old 20 August 2017, 04:53 AM   #16
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Not much can stand against the case back view of a Dato.

Tough to resist.
Or go a little lighter with the 1815 Chrono... and still have a nice backside.
That would be my personal preference!
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:07 AM   #17
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Or go a little lighter with the 1815 Chrono... and still have a nice backside.
That would be my personal preference!


The new black 1815 chrono is probably my favorite watch on the market right now (that I could ever actually see myself affording, so tourbillons & minute repeaters not included )
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:12 AM   #18
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I love my RG 44, it's probably my favourite watch, but I do wish it had the stunning golden coat of arms rotor. I had a closed ROC before so I've never had one and it's always been one of the nicest imho. I also bought a 5711 and not a 5712 so I don't have the micro-rotor either
I understand where you are coming from on the RG44 rotor, but may I ask why the preference for a micro-rotor in the 5711, please?
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:29 AM   #19
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the dato is about the only watch that could pull me away from AP or PP. Finally tried one on this past week which was not a good idea for me, at all.

Me too, Harrods is dangerous.





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Old 20 August 2017, 05:33 AM   #20
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Dato is nice but hugely overpriced imo. I'd get the chrono 1815 if it was like $30k tops. Would rather get an AP otherwise
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Old 20 August 2017, 08:00 AM   #21
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I understand where you are coming from on the RG44 rotor, but may I ask why the preference for a micro-rotor in the 5711, please?
I just love its design and cute shape on top of it revealing more of the movement than the 11's rotor, but it is still class.

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Old 20 August 2017, 08:06 AM   #22
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Neil if it really bothers you have you considered asking AP to make you a custom rotor?


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Neil if it really bothers you have you considered asking AP to make you a custom rotor?


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Just what I was thinking
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:15 PM   #25
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Hmm. I've never had the chance to try the original datograph but I would be enamored with either to be honest. PT up down had me giddy when I tried it at the boutique. So much so that I nearly dropped it on the floor


this is 100% true... felt the same way
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that looks so good. As much as I like PP, i would not go that direction for a chronograph as they feel too small and thin (5170 comes to mind here). That Dato looks great on your wrist and is a nice bridge between a sportier watch and a more formal PP. You could actually wear it with just about anything and it would look great.
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Old 20 August 2017, 05:26 PM   #27
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that looks so good. As much as I like PP, i would not go that direction for a chronograph as they feel too small and thin (5170 comes to mind here). That Dato looks great on your wrist and is a nice bridge between a sportier watch and a more formal PP. You could actually wear it with just about anything and it would look great.


I agree, Ive wanted to try this platinum one for a while but my AD only has it is rg. In platinum it is stunning. I already have 2 other watches on order in a very different price range but I could see this datograph being my next major purchase.


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Old 21 August 2017, 12:07 AM   #28
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I was going to say it doesn't, it was just that I didn't seem able to land the coat of arms rotor which I'd wanted for over ten years since seeing my first 15300, but then after seeing the other thread, my initials on a custom one would be pretty awesome, or better still my own coat of arms. I don't have one yet but have devised quite a few for a book I was working on, but if I get famous I'll check it out.
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