What brand of watch do you wear? [Merged]

[Egan101]

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.

[shadow]

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


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[KingoftheNorth]

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


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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.

[shadow]

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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[KingoftheNorth]

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]

Look at the caseback

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


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[Egan101]

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


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Kung Moonwatch yan, oks na yan for that price.

[shadow]

Kung Moonwatch yan, oks na yan for that price.

Paano ko malalaman na Moonwatch?


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[CVT]

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


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Brand new na bro.shadow... YOLO!

Reward yourself!

[StockEngine]

Brand new na bro.shadow... YOLO!

Reward yourself!

knowing 2ndhand pricing. . the depreciation is ___

[KingoftheNorth]

Well, wristwatches, particularly luxury wristwatches are not sound investments unless you are buying Rolex, AP or Patek.

That said, go for the Speedmaster, bro Shadow!

[StockEngine]

Well, wristwatches, particularly luxury wristwatches are not sound investments unless you are buying Rolex, AP or Patek.

That said, go for the Speedmaster, bro Shadow!

After seeing them Rolex. I think the prices aren't too bad. I might get one next year when I turn 5-0 lol

300,000 Datejust 36mm non fluted
355,000 Datejust 36mm whitegold fluted
390,000 Milgauss
400,000 Explorer 39mm
500,000 Explorer2 42mm

[jut703]

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


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Patingin picture? If Moonwatch yan tapos di mo bilhin, ako nalang bibili.

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[shadow]

Patingin picture? If Moonwatch yan tapos di mo bilhin, ako nalang bibili.

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Reserved! [emoji39]


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[KingoftheNorth]

This one is the Speedmaster Racing...

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[Wave24/7]

Signature Courageous today




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[misseksaherada]

Signature Courageous today




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Huwow!! [emoji2956] Ang ganda Sir Wave24/7!!

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[Wave24/7]

Huwow!! [emoji2956] Ang ganda Sir Wave24/7!!

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Thanks, I really love this watch. It’s set, wear and forget type of watch. I just have to adjust it twice a year for DST.


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[silver V]

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Nice^


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[Wave24/7]

Nice^


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Thanks man.


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