Damasko DC58vsLimes Pharo Chronograph
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
DC58
Pharo Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
n/a
14.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Valjoux 7751
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Damasko DC58 for its bead-blasted, ice-hardened steel case, which offers excellent scratch resistance. The "flight style dial" and distinctive blue chronograph hand are noted visual highlights, contributing to its appeal as an automatic chronograph. Some owners find the 40mm variants wear thicker and blockier, and one owner reported the watch running three seconds fast per day. On balance, owners rate the Damasko DC58 highly for its robust, scratch-resistant build and distinctive design elements.
Owners widely praise the Limes Pharo Chronograph for its vintage pocket watch aesthetic, featuring a coin-edge case design, stark lugs, and a guilloché dial. The watch is also noted for its Breguet-like styling and originality, with some appreciating the German day function. One owner found the Limes Pharo Chronograph to be a handsome dress watch with stepped lugs, coin-edge case sides, machine guilloché, and gold-tone appliques, built by the Ickler family known for refined case designs at affordable prices. The Limes Pharo Chronograph measures 13.5mm thick with 2mm from its domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Limes Pharo Chronograph highly for its distinctive vintage appearance and value in its price range.
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