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WWC · 12 April 2019, 01:31 PM

I'm looking into buying an annual or perpetual calendar. I know there are some real heavy hitters out there and those would really cost me an arm and a leg. However, I want to get into the world of complications and looking for a watch that is a bargain. I assume that one with a steel case and not part of the holy trinity would be the right way to lean towards.

One that comes up after a bit of searching is the Zenith Chronomaster Triple Date Moonphase which is a discontinued model from the early 00's There's another option, the Zenith El Primero 410 but searching on Chrono24 that is way way out of my budget.

I know that I am not providing a budget range, but would you guys be able to provide some brands/models that I can look into? somewhere preferably in the 40mm range with a round case. I look how the Zenith Chronomaster has the Patek feel from a distance.

Looking forward hearing from you all. Thanks

hrm · 12 April 2019, 01:39 PM

Check out the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar in steel. It’s a beautiful watch at a great price. I tried one on last week and loved it.

janice&fred · 12 April 2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hrm

Check out the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar in steel. It’s a beautiful watch at a great price. I tried one on last week and loved it.

Yep! JLC has it all and then some! seriously fine timepieces and in steel is even better.

WWC · 12 April 2019, 01:55 PM

Woah! Thanks guys! The JLC master thin perpetual is indeed marvelous, but it is way out of my budget. I am considering the range of $3,000USD or less.

janice&fred · 12 April 2019, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WWC

Woah! Thanks guys! The JLC master thin perpetual is indeed marvelous, but it is way out of my budget. I am considering the range of $3,000USD or less.

oh it's out of our budget range too! i seem to recall someone mentioned a while back that frederic constant made some complicated stuff too. there may be others as well.

alpharulez · 12 April 2019, 05:49 PM

Try the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph with Triple Calendar. It is a beautiful watch from a decent house with good horological history. The dial might be a bit busy but can’t beat the bang for buck! Keep us posted!

https://www.longines.co.uk/watch-the...-l2-673-4-78-3

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Takonwong · 12 April 2019, 06:32 PM

Frederique Constant Perpetual?

Slider817 · 13 April 2019, 03:43 AM

Omega makes a Seamaster Annual Calendar that is waterproof and used should be around the $3,000 mark. It's a really nice and very usable watch.

Skyrider01 · 13 April 2019, 07:15 AM

You won't find a perpetual calendar for anywhere near $3,000.
A triple or annual, yes.

Skyrider01 · 13 April 2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Takonwong

Frederique Constant Perpetual?

That one is almost $9,000 new.
OP's budget is around $3,000

tudorbaja27 · 13 April 2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by alpharulez

Try the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph with Triple Calendar. It is a beautiful watch from a decent house with good horological history. The dial might be a bit busy but can’t beat the bang for buck! Keep us posted!

https://www.longines.co.uk/watch-the...-l2-673-4-78-3

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For $2.5k this is a winner

ap1 · 13 April 2019, 09:48 AM

Vc

Justindo · 14 April 2019, 01:03 PM

For your budget, I think Longines is a winner.

wesdaniel · 14 April 2019, 02:11 PM

Take a look at a used Dubey & Schaldenbrand Gran' Chrono Astro. I just bought one in mint condition exactly in your price range.

Has a triple calendar, moonphase and chronograph.

The watch is incredible - it quickly became one of the favorite watches in my collection.

Pongster · 15 April 2019, 01:17 AM

For a budget triple calendar, check out baume et mercier clifton triple calendar moonphase.

AEC · 15 April 2019, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Slider817

Omega makes a Seamaster Annual Calendar that is waterproof and used should be around the $3,000 mark. It's a really nice and very usable watch.

I agree with this one. Another possibility from Omega would be an Hour Vision Annual Calendar, but those don't come around for $3k, I don't think.

WWC · 16 April 2019, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alpharulez

Try the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph with Triple Calendar. It is a beautiful watch from a decent house with good horological history. The dial might be a bit busy but can’t beat the bang for buck! Keep us posted!

https://www.longines.co.uk/watch-the...-l2-673-4-78-3

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What a wonderful suggestion! Thanks

joli160 · 16 April 2019, 05:59 PM

Nice watch the Longines

alpharulez · 17 April 2019, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WWC

What a wonderful suggestion! Thanks

Welcome

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rootbeer7 · 17 April 2019, 05:45 AM

Zenith is good choice, may come in under budget but can be a little fragile. Longines too fussy and looks cheap in my opinion, although black dial better. Frederique Constant may be a good option. There was a model that looked like a PP with all the complications for less than $1k on 2nd hand market.

12 April 2019, 01:31 PM	#1
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,434	Which bargain Triple Calendar Moonphase / Annual / Perpetual calendar watch? I'm looking into buying an annual or perpetual calendar. I know there are some real heavy hitters out there and those would really cost me an arm and a leg. However, I want to get into the world of complications and looking for a watch that is a bargain. I assume that one with a steel case and not part of the holy trinity would be the right way to lean towards. One that comes up after a bit of searching is the Zenith Chronomaster Triple Date Moonphase which is a discontinued model from the early 00's There's another option, the Zenith El Primero 410 but searching on Chrono24 that is way way out of my budget. I know that I am not providing a budget range, but would you guys be able to provide some brands/models that I can look into? somewhere preferably in the 40mm range with a round case. I look how the Zenith Chronomaster has the Patek feel from a distance. Looking forward hearing from you all. Thanks __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

12 April 2019, 01:55 PM	#4
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,434	Woah! Thanks guys! The JLC master thin perpetual is indeed marvelous, but it is way out of my budget. I am considering the range of $3,000USD or less. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

16 April 2019, 05:59 PM	#18
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	Nice watch the Longines __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 April 2019, 05:45 AM	#20
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	Zenith is good choice, may come in under budget but can be a little fragile. Longines too fussy and looks cheap in my opinion, although black dial better. Frederique Constant may be a good option. There was a model that looked like a PP with all the complications for less than $1k on 2nd hand market. __________________ @imrootbeer7

12 April 2019, 01:39 PM	#2
hrm "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 353	Check out the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar in steel. It’s a beautiful watch at a great price. I tried one on last week and loved it.

12 April 2019, 05:49 PM	#6
alpharulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Assorted! Posts: 696	Try the Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph with Triple Calendar. It is a beautiful watch from a decent house with good horological history. The dial might be a bit busy but can’t beat the bang for buck! Keep us posted! https://www.longines.co.uk/watch-the...-l2-673-4-78-3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2019, 06:32 PM	#7
Takonwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 404	Frederique Constant Perpetual?

13 April 2019, 03:43 AM	#8
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Omega makes a Seamaster Annual Calendar that is waterproof and used should be around the $3,000 mark. It's a really nice and very usable watch.

13 April 2019, 07:15 AM	#9
Skyrider01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 1,278	You won't find a perpetual calendar for anywhere near $3,000. A triple or annual, yes.

13 April 2019, 09:48 AM	#12
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,035	Vc

14 April 2019, 01:03 PM	#13
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	For your budget, I think Longines is a winner.

14 April 2019, 02:11 PM	#14
wesdaniel 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Wes Location: California Watch: Varies Posts: 1,323	Take a look at a used Dubey & Schaldenbrand Gran' Chrono Astro. I just bought one in mint condition exactly in your price range. Has a triple calendar, moonphase and chronograph. The watch is incredible - it quickly became one of the favorite watches in my collection.

15 April 2019, 01:17 AM	#15
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	For a budget triple calendar, check out baume et mercier clifton triple calendar moonphase.

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