Hi Jeff and crew,

Just checking details on that Dato 45. I have that watch and according to the chronograph book - 'to Stop Time' G-R. Lang. The production date is 1954. I know that the Carrera was not introduced until 1964 but these Datos are a not the same watch as a Val.72 Carrera. They are much deeper and use a Landeron 189 movement which is a real 50's movement.

I was under the assumption that the watch was tried out in the 50's and then the other models arrived en masse in 64'. I seem to think Heuer and other watch companies in fact did try out models some time before general release often with lesser movements and or less detailing. Ie. val 7736 Monacos available according to some sources in the mid 60's.

AM I wrong??

Do you have the deffinative answer that will allow us to rest at night??

Please say you have Jeff!! Please!!

Regards

Alistair