Author Topic: Next watch for my 36th Birthday (Read 11166 times)

silverstan · « **on:** May 27, 2014, 12:00:37 PM »

Checked back the record, last watch I purchased for myself was at 2011 and 2013 did get one for my wife, a thanks gift to her when she gave birth to our son. Also been stopped for years due to allocate budget for house, renovation and getting a SUV for family use.

Ok, long story short, it's time that allow me to get a watch for myself now, been browsing for years, finally narrow down what I want.

1. Moonphase - this feature always stay top of my wishlist.
2. Date - already Get used to check date on my watch.
3. Power reserve - a bonus feature if have
4. Sub second - just personal preference, last watch purchased was big second.
5. Suitable for all occasions. Go well with my formal & casual attire.
6. Last one, a 36mm +/- in diameter for my slim wrist.

With above features listed, what watch meet the requirements?

swleong · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2014, 12:20:43 PM »

Patek Philippe 5055, black dial should meet all of your requirements.

Happy 36th birthday!

silverstan · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2014, 12:37:18 PM »

Hahaha first suggestion already Patek Philippe.
Hope to get more opinions.

jacky8888 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2014, 12:39:08 PM »

Moser & Cie

it has everything u want except the moonphase

dualcarb · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2014, 01:15:22 PM »

JLC MUT has everything that you ask for. Only hitch is,it's a 39mm.

sean · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2014, 01:34:49 PM »

Lange 1 moonphase should fit all your criteria, and is at 38.5mm not too far from you requirement.

theseira · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2014, 01:52:48 PM »

Quote from: swleong on May 27, 2014, 12:20:43 PM

Patek Philippe 5055, black dial should meet all of your requirements.

Happy 36th birthday!

Wow this is spot on man! I was thinking 5712 until I saw the last requirement.

sidestreaker · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2014, 01:57:29 PM »

Sorry Patek Philippe 5055 dial too unbalanced.

IWC perpetual calender has all the feature you asked for and more! One of the better value PPC out there.

http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/portuguese/IW5023/

http://www.iwc.com/en/collection/portuguese/IW5032/

It looks so good, you'll forget the size of the watch at 44mm... furthermore with current trend now, it's hard to get that size of around 36mm...

Happy 36th!

Calibr · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2014, 02:02:34 PM »

Rolex is obviously out from your list!

But if a "born again" simple classic with dual time meet your tastes, then the WG GMT Pepsi!

It costs only the equivalent of a new Honda Accord, if available..

llcj · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2014, 02:08:48 PM »

How about PP 5035. Still plenty of them around if u dont mind it's used.... or the 5146 with moonphase

sean · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2014, 02:12:35 PM »

But the 5035 dosent come with moonphase and power reserve indicator.

silverstan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2014, 02:40:53 PM »

Wah.... Mostly suggested Patek.

Thanks for the wishes, my birthday at Oct, so do some research first.

swleong · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2014, 03:21:16 PM »

Quote from: silverstan on May 27, 2014, 02:40:53 PM

Wah.... Mostly suggested Patek.

Thanks for the wishes, my birthday at Oct, so do some research first.

We will be waiting until October to see your wrist shot, and organize a GTG just to 'molest' your age-watch case diameter-matching watch

CKL1213 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2014, 11:22:00 PM »

mike · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2014, 10:23:07 AM »

I'd suggest AP 15450. Doesn't have a moon phase, though.

JOS2012 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2014, 11:10:50 AM »

36mm watches are hard to come by nowadays..

Mostly PP or the classic models from JLC

yo_watch · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2014, 01:52:39 PM »

AP ROO diver is a good choice as well.

davidtth · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2014, 02:13:54 PM »

GO panolunar or Breguet Classique Moonphase Power Reserve 36mm ?

sinbad2k · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2014, 09:11:02 PM »

budget?

silverstan · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2014, 08:53:09 PM »

Quote from: davidtth on May 31, 2014, 02:13:54 PM

GO panolunar or Breguet Classique Moonphase Power Reserve 36mm ?

Oh ya... Breguet...

silverstan · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:29:34 PM »

Just turned 36 last Monday.
Also managed to pick up my order last week at Rome, Italy.

A 36mm watch with all the requirement listed.

Managed to find a NOS 5054R.

toypoodle · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:38:20 PM »

Quote from: silverstan on October 10, 2014, 01:29:34 PM

Just turned 36 last Monday.
Also managed to pick up my order last week at Rome, Italy.

A 36mm watch with all the requirement listed.

Managed to find a NOS 5054R.

You actually went to Rome to pick up the watch yourself? Why not get it courrier to you?

teckho · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:39:34 PM »

Waow... no budget constraint?

davidtth · « **Reply #23 on:** October 10, 2014, 01:50:25 PM »

this is really nice ! congrats and Happy Birthday Patek

silverstan · « **Reply #24 on:** October 10, 2014, 03:59:42 PM »

Quote from: toypoodle on October 10, 2014, 01:38:20 PM

Quote from: silverstan on October 10, 2014, 01:29:34 PM
Just turned 36 last Monday.
Also managed to pick up my order last week at Rome, Italy.

A 36mm watch with all the requirement listed.

Managed to find a NOS 5054R.
You actually went to Rome to pick up the watch yourself? Why not get it courrier to you?

Not really just purposely go to Rome pick up the watch. Actually the trip was planned earlier.
Went to Venice, Rome and Paris. Since trip is planned so just go to pick up personally and also visit seller shop.

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