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Enzo thecat · 2 September 2008, 06:37 AM

I am seriously, seriously thinking of getting a Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Double Retrograde in the upcoming months. Never had a ML before, but the more I learn about the mark, the more I like them. What do you think?

Disclaimer: I am not asking whether I should get it or not. I just thought it would be interesting to see any discussion on this piece.

Thanks,

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BTW, great forum!

Rolexitis · 9 September 2008, 05:56 AM

Enzo I think that is one classy looking watch and quite frankly badass

Go for it!

Rockrolex · 9 September 2008, 06:15 AM

It's a great looking watch. The only thing that has kept me from getting it is that it's not automatic. I would not want to keep resetting all the complications each time I wore it; either that or have to worry about windeing every couple of days.

buz-lh · 7 October 2008, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

It's a great looking watch. The only thing that has kept me from getting it is that it's not automatic. I would not want to keep resetting all the complications each time I wore it; either that or have to worry about windeing every couple of days.

But I really like the exhibition case backs on the manuals more than the automatics as you can see more of the movement without the rotor covering it up. I like everything about the looks of this watch except the "drunken" GMT hand.

Terry Newton · 8 October 2008, 03:31 AM

I like everything about the watch. I don't think every watch I own has to be automatic. If I'm not wearing it, unless it has a bunch of complications, I don't care if I have to wind it, and set it, prior to my wearing it.

I love the exhibition back on this watch and the dial is superb. The only thing I would care about is if it is at least a 40 mm watch as I am old and need to have a bigger watch anymore to see.

If you get it, please post pictures.

Terry Newton

toph · 8 October 2008, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Newton

I like everything about the watch. I don't think every watch I own has to be automatic. If I'm not wearing it, unless it has a bunch of complications, I don't care if I have to wind it, and set it, prior to my wearing it.

I love the exhibition back on this watch and the dial is superb. The only thing I would care about is if it is at least a 40 mm watch as I am old and need to have a bigger watch anymore to see.

If you get it, please post pictures.

Terry Newton

Terry I have to say- I feel exactly the same way in every aspect of what you said

(except the old part)

P.S that is lovely watch-

topcat30093 · 8 October 2008, 03:05 PM

They are very intriguing watches and I like the various sub dials.
But the one thing that puts me off is the "wiggly" hand that is used for ID the date.

watchhh · 9 February 2009, 06:06 PM

Being a "manual" wound watch is considered a plus factor for some.It's a love or hate thing actually.But personally,I love manually wound watches,it gives me a reason to check it out everyday-bonding time

cody p · 17 February 2009, 01:32 PM

an elegant looking watch - i do, however, think they are over priced.

MYK · 18 February 2009, 10:05 PM

What a beauty!

MYK · 18 February 2009, 10:06 PM

Anyone know the price?

asadtiger · 19 February 2009, 02:13 AM

thats a very beautiful piece...and there are just the date and GMT complications to set every time you wear so thats not a lot of setting in my humble opinion..all in all, I think the design would hjave been perfectly baslanced if the power reserve also was a round sub-dial..but thats just a design perspective and
i am not a designer :)..so all in all,I think thats a great watch and ML is quiet a maker..I toyed with a skeleton once and my brother nearly bought it until he was hit with other prssing needs for money....very good maker and even the manual wind on dress watches is a plus for me..on sports, I like autos, which they normally are :D

enjoy buying it and share pics

mike1983 · 19 February 2009, 03:26 PM

great watch, I sell them, or used to when we carried them. The dial is made from sterling silver and hand decorated. The movement is assembled by hand, the screws and hands are "blued" by hand (super heated and then cooled just before melting point.) It has amazing craftsmanship, and they are very limited in production. I was under the impression that they are pulling out of the US. Are you overseas?

I will say though from selling them, I have seen some problems with pushers falling off quite soon after purchase, and date malfunctions especially on the retrograde models so I would keep that in mind.

If you are in the US you should expect to find a significant discount, the ones at my store were selling at 50% off, but all the really nice models are long since gone, and only ladies models remain.

Good Luck!

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Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I like everything about the watch. I don't think every watch I own has to be automatic. If I'm not wearing it, unless it has a bunch of complications, I don't care if I have to wind it, and set it, prior to my wearing it. I love the exhibition back on this watch and the dial is superb. The only thing I would care about is if it is at least a 40 mm watch as I am old and need to have a bigger watch anymore to see. If you get it, please post pictures. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

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topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,425	They are very intriguing watches and I like the various sub dials. But the one thing that puts me off is the "wiggly" hand that is used for ID the date. __________________

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9 February 2009, 06:06 PM	#8
watchhh Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Euge Location: R.P. Posts: 23	Being a "manual" wound watch is considered a plus factor for some.It's a love or hate thing actually.But personally,I love manually wound watches,it gives me a reason to check it out everyday-bonding time

17 February 2009, 01:32 PM	#9
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	an elegant looking watch - i do, however, think they are over priced.

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MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,596	What a beauty!

18 February 2009, 10:06 PM	#11
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,596	Anyone know the price?

19 February 2009, 02:13 AM	#12
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	thats a very beautiful piece...and there are just the date and GMT complications to set every time you wear so thats not a lot of setting in my humble opinion..all in all, I think the design would hjave been perfectly baslanced if the power reserve also was a round sub-dial..but thats just a design perspective and i am not a designer :)..so all in all,I think thats a great watch and ML is quiet a maker..I toyed with a skeleton once and my brother nearly bought it until he was hit with other prssing needs for money....very good maker and even the manual wind on dress watches is a plus for me..on sports, I like autos, which they normally are :D enjoy buying it and share pics

19 February 2009, 03:26 PM	#13
mike1983 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: midwest Posts: 133	great watch, I sell them, or used to when we carried them. The dial is made from sterling silver and hand decorated. The movement is assembled by hand, the screws and hands are "blued" by hand (super heated and then cooled just before melting point.) It has amazing craftsmanship, and they are very limited in production. I was under the impression that they are pulling out of the US. Are you overseas? I will say though from selling them, I have seen some problems with pushers falling off quite soon after purchase, and date malfunctions especially on the retrograde models so I would keep that in mind. If you are in the US you should expect to find a significant discount, the ones at my store were selling at 50% off, but all the really nice models are long since gone, and only ladies models remain. Good Luck!

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