Glashütte Original

Dr No
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Well, DB, I've already shown my hand ;-) . . .

. . . in terms of my preferences, but you're requirements are a bit  different than mine.  I feel the Karree Panodate is an exceedingly versatile watch in steel but less so in gold, where it leans more decidedly to the formal end of the spectrum.   It definitely has more of distinctive character than the other watches you mention due to it's truncated tonneau shape, which is a sword that cuts both ways.  Assuming the overall look is aesthetically appealing, I would hazard the opinion that the cal 22 movement is the Karree's trump card.  I only have perhaps half an hours experience with it, but  given it's  relatively uncomplicated design and lineage from the established cal 42, I don't have any qualms about venturing into unknown territory. 

The J*D is certainly an attractive  design,  but  I  personally  don't think it  works as well in the  casual  arena as  the  K P; it strikes me as more of a purely formal watch, which may be entirely up your alley.  There is no comparing the two movements, however . . . the K P has, as do all G O's, an inhouse movement, a factor that I consider paramount when making decisions for my own collection.  The G O that might work best for you is the Senator  Automatic, a  slightly more compact design than the Senator Panorama Date without the large date; the absence of a seconds hand and date function conveys a stately, unhurried appearance that would work well in formal settings.  Personally, after nothing but automatics* I'm beginning to appreciate the benefits of manual winding, so I'm voting for the K P with a silver dial in gold as the best suited of the three watches you mentioned for both it's stated purpose and for the potential for long-term satisfaction and pride of ownership.  Best of luck with your final decision, and let us know your final decision . . . cordially, Art

* not counting my vintage Omega Speedmaster Mk II . . . all seven new watches purchased the last six years have been automatics.
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2007-08-31 00:11:54