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Re: Watches from the Soviet Union

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Post by p00dles » Sun, May 16, 2021, 3:07 PM UTC

wdb wrote: post #27

Yeah, I still want a Soviet Union watch. There also some old Chinese Seagull watches that look great. I have a small collection of watches (only have 19). They sparkle joy :) I have a Apple Watch (1st gen) but never really liked it I keep going back to the mechanical watches.My latest addition is the gorgeous 1815 Moonphase

The 1815 Moonphase is absolutely gorgeous - do you have any recommendations for similar moonphase watches for a first-time watch buyer, under $1000?

Re: Watches from the Soviet Union

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Post by wdb » Mon, May 17, 2021, 3:05 PM UTC

Ancapistani wrote: post #47

wdb wrote: post #27

Yeah, I still want a Soviet Union watch. There also some old Chinese Seagull watches that look great. I have a small collection of watches (only have 19). They sparkle joy :) I have a Apple Watch (1st gen) but never really liked it I keep going back to the mechanical watches.My latest addition is the gorgeous 1815 Moonphase

Heh - I have three watches that I regularly wear. By far my favorite and primary is a Maratac “mid-Pilot”. It’s a simple Miyota (Citizen) movement, but completely unbranded and reliable. My other two are a Vostok Retro 1934 and a Seagull 1963 :)

Seagull 1963 is a nice watch! Looks a bit like one of my grandfather's watches

Re: Watches from the Soviet Union

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Post by wdb » Mon, May 17, 2021, 3:09 PM UTC

p00dles wrote: post #61

wdb wrote: post #27

Yeah, I still want a Soviet Union watch. There also some old Chinese Seagull watches that look great. I have a small collection of watches (only have 19). They sparkle joy :) I have a Apple Watch (1st gen) but never really liked it I keep going back to the mechanical watches.My latest addition is the gorgeous 1815 Moonphase

The 1815 Moonphase is absolutely gorgeous - do you have any recommendations for similar moonphase watches for a first-time watch buyer, under $1000?

Personally, I started with a Longines Moonphase watch and a Maurice Lacroix. The former is probably easier to find for $1000. I still think while way its over your budget the JLC moon phase are beautiful too

Re: Watches from the Soviet Union

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Post by p00dles » Mon, May 17, 2021, 4:03 PM UTC

wdb wrote: post #63

p00dles wrote: post #61

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The 1815 Moonphase is absolutely gorgeous - do you have any recommendations for similar moonphase watches for a first-time watch buyer, under $1000?

Personally, I started with a Longines Moonphase watch and a Maurice Lacroix. The former is probably easier to find for $1000. I still think while way its over your budget the JLC moon phase are beautiful too

Awesome! Thank you. I also ran across a few companies that make a Valjoux 7768 Moonphase, also looks nice and seems within budget.

Re: Watches from the Soviet Union

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Post by wdb » Mon, May 17, 2021, 6:25 PM UTC

p00dles wrote: post #64

wdb wrote: post #63

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Personally, I started with a Longines Moonphase watch and a Maurice Lacroix. The former is probably easier to find for $1000. I still think while way its over your budget the JLC moon phase are beautiful too

Awesome! Thank you. I also ran across a few companies that make a Valjoux 7768 Moonphase, also looks nice and seems within budget.

Yeah good movement and most watch makers know it. Servicing would also be a lot cheaper.