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12 April 2019, 01:31 PM | #1 |
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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
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12 April 2019, 01:39 PM | #2 |
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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.
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12 April 2019, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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12 April 2019, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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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.
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12 April 2019, 02:30 PM | #5 |
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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.
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12 April 2019, 05:49 PM | #6 |
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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!
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Frederique Constant Perpetual?
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13 April 2019, 03:43 AM | #8 |
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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.
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13 April 2019, 07:15 AM | #9 |
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You won't find a perpetual calendar for anywhere near $3,000.
A triple or annual, yes. |
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Vc
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14 April 2019, 01:03 PM | #13 |
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For your budget, I think Longines is a winner.
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14 April 2019, 02:11 PM | #14 |
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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. |
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For a budget triple calendar, check out baume et mercier clifton triple calendar moonphase.
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15 April 2019, 02:17 AM | #16 |
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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.
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Nice watch the Longines
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17 April 2019, 05:45 AM | #20 |
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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.
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