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Interested in the ALS Datograph - whats my best bet?

monaveen

You're Saying I Can Sell?
23/11/23
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Is this a new release?
 

Miscreeden

Horology Curious
7/10/20
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No, only the one version. I think I let the last one go over a private chat nearly 2 years ago and there hasn't been a sale since.

Wasn't this one sold back in september?

Still keeping my eye out and hoping one pops up soon.
 

monaveen

You're Saying I Can Sell?
23/11/23
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Ah he flipped it for more than I sold it to him by a lot. Pretty disappointed he did that. Won’t be trading with him again
That does leave a sour taste when people are driven for fleeting nondescript money rather than the the joy of something beautiful
 

monaveen

You're Saying I Can Sell?
23/11/23
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Ah he flipped it for more than I sold it to him by a lot. Pretty disappointed he did that. Won’t be trading with him again
One I hope to aquire a datograph. Unfortunately, the real thing is way beyond my modest means although I did visit the ALS boutique and the service was memorable.

As yourself an owner of this replica may I ask the pros & cons of this piece?
 

DJ16013

Bettarini Case Fanatic
Supporter
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8/8/11
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As yourself an owner of this replica may I ask the pros & cons of this piece?

I have the same object and can give a try to this question:

Cons:
  • Case material not faithful to gen, whit implication in weight
  • Dial diameter (42mm vs 38mm) & Date window position
  • A certain feeling of delicacy in functionalities (may be my paranoia though, never had a problem but it is lightly used)
  • Rare object (difficoult to source)
Pros:
  • Beautiful object and subtle (not a flashy thing, but full of details)
  • Well made, solid rep, good resemblance to the gen
  • Reliable ST19 movement
  • Rare object (you can show it off)
Plus note that I have the SS version so I cannot comment on RG plating.
 

Chris8535

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Thank you for taking the take to share your thoughts. It helps make things more tangible from an owner perspective
Yea all the same stuff dial is amazing quality ... But I could never get over the small date size. That was the only killer for me. Everything else was great.