" All Hands on Deck"

I'm looking for suggestions and would appreciate your input. I am in the hunt for a classic to sporty looking white dialed chrono. So far, my taste buds have settled on a Damsko DC67:



I would like to stay in the 42mm-43mm size range. I am open to suggestions and places to look. Thanks for your help!

It's going to be hard to top the Damasko. But then I'm a German fanboi, so don't listen to me.

I can't help but listen......I'm liking German watches. Have 2 now and 1 on the way.

John, you won't be disappointed with Damasko. I don't generally go for chronos much anymore with the exception of the Junghans Vista chrono in titanium, which is German but no white dial.

Damasko all the way! nothing against the hammy but we are talking two different leagues but also two different prices! I would look at Fortis, they make an amazing watch and i love mine.

I love that look! I would really like to have a DA47 which is the non chrono version of that watch. Good hunting!

Don't know a thing about them but man that's a nice looking watch!

CJ

Thanks guys. I do seem to be stuck on (In a Good way) the DC67. My hunt begins.

My latest grail

That Fortis Rocks Jeffery! Really they all do, not a bad one in the bunch!

Thanks Trev.
Can't deny I'm partial to Chronos.
And who am I kidding - I have at least 5 grails.

Man, all of those are GORGEOUS... i'm such a sucker for white dials!

Thanks Jeffrey! I was hoping a "chrono" guy like yourself would chime in. Love the look of the Tutima and glycine, unfortunately, the Tutima is 38mm and the glycine is 46mm. The foris B 42 is a possibility as it is the compition in my mind vs. the Damasko.....similar look. I am floating over the Buame & Mercier. The size is right and they do have a couple different variants on their Classima Executives models. All very good choices and are considerations. BTW, your grail is a beauty!!!!!!

Alan, thanks for posting up the Hammy! Need to have the crown and pushers on the right hand side of the watch......if they were, I'd be considering it.

Thanks again guys!

You're welcome John - Least I can do for all the enabling you've afforded me in the past

I could see you're in the military camp on this hunt. Hence, the Fortis, Glycine, and Tutima (omitted IWC $$$). But I tried to include a couple that I think fit your style preferences better, given how I've seen your collection evolve. the BM Capeland has YOU written all over it IMHO. Neo-Classic looks that can be dressed up/down via strap/bracelet swaps.

The Breitling is probably too large for your taste at 47mm. Besides if you buy that before me I won't be able to stand it. Honestly though, that watch is a long way off for me at $4k.

Here are a couple Muhle Glashuttes and a Tissot that meet your criteria. Crappy pics stolen from internet watch sellers.

Oh nice one John ! ..Have to agree with everybody that this Damasko is
very hard to beat. Actually all of these watches look AMAZING to be honest
with you. From your Demasko there, to the Hamiltons, Glycines, Tutimas etc.
Looks there are a TON of cool white dialed sporty chronographs that are out
there sir !

Here are a few more for you..
Hacher Atlantis GMT 7750
http://www.watchmann.com/proddetail.asp?prod=hacheratlantisW

Epos Sportive Automatic chronograph
http://www.watchmann.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Epos3388

Aeronautec Chronograph Captain
http://www.aviation-time.com/1174/aaa/&image=2082

Tissot T-Sport PRS516 (silver dial though)
http://www.authenticwatches.com/-tissot-t-sport-prs516-automatic-chronograph-t0446142603100.html

Muhle Glashutte Marianus III
http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Muhle-Glashutte-Marinus-III-Steel-Rubber-Strap-18p1403.htm


Hope this helps a little John !

Thanks Mark and Tom! Both the Tissots and the Muhle Glashuttes are very nice. Wish I had access to all of these for comparison and for how they look and feel in person.

Northwestguy wrote:

Thanks Mark and Tom! Both the Tissots and the Muhle Glashuttes are very nice. Wish I had access to all of these for comparison and for how they look and feel in person.

Don't mention it John ! ..It's alot of fun helping out !!!

You are right about comparing them by the way. Just seeing the picture is much different
than seeing one in person I would imagine. Maybe someone has some of these, and can
help you out even more. In any case, that Damasko looks just outstanding imho.

Good Luck, have fun, and enjoy the search !

After looking at all the watches mentioned so far, the original Damasko looks the best to me. Hard to top it really.

Here are a few more just for fun John!

Epos Sportive Chronograph black bezel, black strap
http://www.watchseller.com/epenaudach.html

Epos Sportive Chronograph stainless steel bezel, rubber strap
http://www.watchseller.com/epenchssberu.html

RGM Professional Diver
http://www.watchseller.com/rgm300prdina.html

Omega Speedmaster Chronograph
http://www.bernardwatch.com/Omega/Speedmaster-Chronograph/OMG1688

Tudor Tiger Chronograph
http://www.bernardwatch.com/Tudor

like the Demasko John, the first MG watch is very cool Mark