What brand of watch do you wear? [Merged]

**KingoftheNorth** · July 3rd, 2019 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by justin_

Planning to buy a new watch, budget at around $1300 / PHP 70,000 max. Will be asking relatives to buy it abroad since the retail markup here in the Philippines is crazy.

I'm choosing between the following watches:

1. Longines Hydroconquest 41mm (L3730.4.56.5)
Automatic
Black dial
$1,275

2. Tag Heuer Formila 1 41mm (WAZ1112.BA0875)
Quartz
Black dial
$1,300

Leaning towards the Longines, since I'm hoping to get an automatic at this price range, but I'm more familiar with Tag since my dad is a huge fan. However, I've read that a lot of watch connoisseurs don't really consider Tag to be a very respectable brand (correct me if I'm wrong though). Given the steep cost, which one would keep its value longer and would get more nods of approval from watch collectors?

This will be my first foray into fancy watches, and I'm definitely no expert on this subject matter yet. But I'm planning to keep this for a long time and maybe even pass it on as a future family heirloom.

Not really open to buying anything pre-owned, so please avoid suggesting that route. No Rolexes and Omegas for now too, since di pa kaya ng bulsa! Hehe.

The Longines has a better cachet, brand heritage and calibre. Bracelet is better, too. If you are looking at other brands which have modern specs, check out the Oris Aquis collection, or the Certina DS Action Diver.

**Egan101** · July 3rd, 2019 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by justin_

Planning to buy a new watch, budget at around $1300 / PHP 70,000 max. Will be asking relatives to buy it abroad since the retail markup here in the Philippines is crazy.

I'm choosing between the following watches:

1. Longines Hydroconquest 41mm (L3730.4.56.5)
Automatic
Black dial
$1,275

2. Tag Heuer Formila 1 41mm (WAZ1112.BA0875)
Quartz
Black dial
$1,300

Leaning towards the Longines, since I'm hoping to get an automatic at this price range, but I'm more familiar with Tag since my dad is a huge fan. However, I've read that a lot of watch connoisseurs don't really consider Tag to be a very respectable brand (correct me if I'm wrong though). Given the steep cost, which one would keep its value longer and would get more nods of approval from watch collectors?

This will be my first foray into fancy watches, and I'm definitely no expert on this subject matter yet. But I'm planning to keep this for a long time and maybe even pass it on as a future family heirloom.

Not really open to buying anything pre-owned, so please avoid suggesting that route. No Rolexes and Omegas for now too, since di pa kaya ng bulsa! Hehe.

Go for the Hydroconquest. Tag's Formula1 series may be popular but paying that much for a quartz is just too much. Maybe you can add a bit more and get an automatic Tag instead.

If you look around other brands, that 70k can get you two Swiss watches with automatic ETA movements. You can look at Hamilton, Tissot, Certina, Steinhart, Squale, Archimede, Glycine, etc.

**Egan101** · July 3rd, 2019 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

Mahal ba omega speedmaster for ₱110k? Obviously not brwnd new.

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Kung Moonwatch yan, oks na yan for that price.

**bloowolf** · July 3rd, 2019 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Go for the Hydroconquest. Tag's Formula1 series may be popular but paying that much for a quartz is just too much. Maybe you can add a bit more and get an automatic Tag instead.

If you look around other brands, that 70k can get you two Swiss watches with automatic ETA movements. You can look at Hamilton, Tissot, Certina, Steinhart, Squale, Archimede, Glycine, etc.

I love the look of those vintage look Steinharts with the old radium lume. Unfortunately, Steinhart Phl will not honor the warranty of watches bought elsewhere.

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**shadow** · July 3rd, 2019 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by KingoftheNorth

If it's the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, it sounds fair.

Just ask/check with the seller:

i. Has it been serviced (assuming it's more than 5 years old)?

ii. Does it come with the box and documentation (manuals, tags, warranty certificate)

iii. Everything working (chronograph function)?

Also, ask for an up close pic, or if the seller can provide pics should there be any dings, scratches etc. (you can have these buffed out naman)

The near naked Speedmaster watches (no box, papers) go for anywhere between Php 80k to 100k depending on the condition of the watch.

Is there a speedmaster regular? How would I know if it's a moonwatch?

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**shadow** · July 3rd, 2019 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Kung Moonwatch yan, oks na yan for that price.

Paano ko malalaman na Moonwatch?

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**KingoftheNorth** · July 3rd, 2019 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

Is there a speedmaster regular? How would I know if it's a moonwatch?

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Look at the caseback

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**shadow** · July 3rd, 2019 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by KingoftheNorth

Look at the caseback

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If it's not, how much should it be?

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**KingoftheNorth** · July 3rd, 2019 10:06 PM

Originally Posted by shadow

If it's not, how much should it be?

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If it's a speedmaster racing (smaller and coloured second hand) around 80k pre owned. But you can see the difference immediately. There are pics online you can use as reference.

Here's a pic of the Moonwatch...

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