Longines or baume mercier

[keithcky]

Dear all taikor & tai jie,

I am newbie here and this is my first buying a so call luxury watch. i had shortlisted two model but cannot decide on which one to choose. Can all tai kor and tai jie here give some opinion.

Tqvm ah!

[gck]

i will go with longines...

[The Godzilla]

the longines look nicer

[STT1987]

Longines for sure given the 2 choices.

But I would think it's going to be a lot more expensive.
 

[foowy]

Longines gets my vote

[DixonLoo]

my vote go for Longines 

[Godzillaz]

Baume but I would prefer a black dial.

Regard
Tyler

[klimax]

My vote to Baume and i do agree with Tyler. Baume price tag is slightly higher right?

I think previously the company is lack of serious market recognition. It catches my attention until recently they launched the retro inspired model - Capeland. I like the RG Capeland 10007 but it's really a little overpriced.

[hanz079]

What's your budget?
I would go with Longines, but the master retrograde model.

[tonykpk]

Longines should be the one but this complete calender n chrono is only 40mm.. if it fits u fine , why not. just my opinion tony..

[shamtv2555]

vote for longines...
wat ur budget?

[JOS2012]

Generally Longines has better value ratio although both are mid level branded watches
Longines is more conservative/traditional as compared to B&M.
However between these 2 models, I wouldnt choose the Longines as its way too cluttered and busy.
In this particular comparo, I think the B&M has more class.
Anyway both run on Swiss ebauches… the movt quality is about the same...

[Taga]

Given these 2, my choice would be Baume & Mercier, because this Capeland model is 42mm and I like white dial with the touch of red.

This Longines Master Collection is 40mm and there's a lot of function being put in such a small dial. Too busy for me.

Please share the pics of your choice once you decide which one to pick. 

[keithcky]

i will go with longines...

agree

[keithcky]

Longines for sure given the 2 choices.

But I would think it's going to be a lot more expensive.
 

i support
but longines is cheaper than the mercier hehe

[keithcky]

My vote to Baume and i do agree with Tyler. Baume price tag is slightly higher right?

I think previously the company is lack of serious market recognition. It catches my attention until recently they launched the retro inspired model - Capeland. I like the RG Capeland 10007 but it's really a little overpriced.

yes baume slightly higher price than longines. Capeland 10007 doesnt worth the price to me hehe

[keithcky]

What's your budget?
I would go with Longines, but the master retrograde model.

my budget is less than 10k, both models are less than 10k. master retrograde model is nice too but i prefer this master collection because it fits my hand perfectly. i have a nice lady hand though ;p

[keithcky]

Longines should be the one but this complete calender n chrono is only 40mm.. if it fits u fine , why not. just my opinion tony..

tq tony, my heart tell me longines too. but just before commit would like to see the overall preferences of all the bro n sis here )

[keithcky]

Generally Longines but not this model.the dial is just too busy.
Between these 2 models I think the B&M has far more class.
Anyway both run on Swiss ebauches

actually both r about the same price but however longines are smaller compare to B&M. both r good watch though.

i suppose Swiss ebauches is a good stuff? hehe

[keithcky]

photo of my hand hehe

[rnsm1979]

well, try out both on ur hand, and it should tells which side u shall get poison on
but i would vote for longines as well,

[meoramri]

+1 longines

[M8]

What's your budget?
I would go with Longines, but the master retrograde model.

my budget is less than 10k, both models are less than 10k. master retrograde model is nice too but i prefer this master collection because it fits my hand perfectly. i have a nice lady hand though ;p

My suggestion is go for B&M, 42mm, now a day bigger watch nicer hehe (personal thought), and.. after you own it and wear it, you will feel the watch become smaller and it will fit you nicely, and.. ofcoz, i like B&M brand

[tonykpk]

40 mm should be fine for your wrist size.. well good luck..

photo of my hand hehe

[puniaboh]

In the watches world, I think that Baume is better than Longines.