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Title: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 02, 2012, 08:16:50 PM
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!

(http://www.baume-et-mercier.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/changeformat/products/Baume-et-Mercier-Capeland-10082.png)

(http://img.maigoo.com/upload/images/201112/20111206132837_56299.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: gck on December 02, 2012, 09:19:02 PM
i will go with longines...
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: The Godzilla on December 03, 2012, 07:38:23 AM
the longines look nicer
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: STT1987 on December 03, 2012, 09:30:28 AM
Longines for sure given the 2 choices.

But I would think it's going to be a lot more expensive.
 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: foowy on December 03, 2012, 09:52:51 AM
Longines gets my vote
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: DixonLoo on December 03, 2012, 09:57:54 AM
my vote go for Longines  :Cheers:
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: Godzillaz on December 03, 2012, 11:52:50 AM
Baume but I would prefer a black dial.

Regard
Tyler
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: klimax on December 03, 2012, 12:28:19 PM
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.

Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: hanz079 on December 03, 2012, 12:29:37 PM
What's your budget?
I would go with Longines, but the master retrograde model.
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: tonykpk on December 03, 2012, 01:04:46 PM
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..
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: shamtv2555 on December 03, 2012, 02:05:34 PM
vote for longines...
wat ur budget?
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: JOS2012 on December 03, 2012, 03:03:58 PM
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...
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: Taga on December 03, 2012, 03:42:24 PM
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.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:42:36 PM
i will go with longines...

agree
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:43:25 PM
Longines for sure given the 2 choices.

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

i support
but longines is cheaper than the mercier hehe
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:44:34 PM
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
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:47:29 PM
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
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:48:33 PM
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 :))
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 03:50:42 PM
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
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 03, 2012, 04:09:17 PM
photo of my hand hehe


(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/keithcky/20121203_185404.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: rnsm1979 on December 03, 2012, 04:17:12 PM
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,
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: meoramri on December 03, 2012, 06:33:14 PM
+1 longines
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: M8 on December 03, 2012, 07:34:48 PM
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 :)
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: tonykpk on December 03, 2012, 07:56:38 PM
40 mm should be fine for your wrist size.. well good luck..
photo of my hand hehe


(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/keithcky/20121203_185404.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: puniaboh on December 07, 2012, 09:46:42 PM
In the watches world, I think that Baume is better than Longines.
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: Primus on December 09, 2012, 07:18:41 AM
Longines for me. The addition of the moonphase complication edge it out for me. i feel it makes the watch more.... classy? or perhaps.. look more regal. more of a personal taste for me. although not the most useful of complications , it does take alot more workmanshio to include and just gives the watch an extra spice. also longines as my first expensive watch wishlist years ago so im bias
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: keithcky on December 09, 2012, 10:19:11 AM
Hi everyone, i have decided on this 42mm longines aaron kwok's watch  ;D

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee377/keithcky/20121208_201011.jpg)
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: kaka23 on December 09, 2012, 03:47:55 PM
Congrats to you bro. Wear in good health..
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: Primus on December 09, 2012, 08:32:59 PM
Congrats on your watch. Wear it in good health.

Ps: Love the dial pattern, this is what attracted me to Longines in the first place.
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: yifan on January 13, 2013, 07:42:45 PM
Nice watch,congrats and wear in good health!
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: dav-3873 on January 13, 2013, 08:34:24 PM
My vote: go longines but try master retrograde... more classy, unless u want a chrono.
Title: Re: Longines or baume mercier
Post by: watchfreak on January 24, 2013, 04:14:59 PM
I prefer the classic look of a Longines..