Nice moon phase watches?

[Incorcey]

I always liked the moon (sun) phase watches.

Does anyone knows a beautiful one? I don't care about the brand, just the look.

I've seen a beautiful Seiko, but I think it could be more out there.

Thanks in advance for your input/pics

 

[MatAllston]

IWC has a few stunning moon phase watches from their portofino and portugieser lines.

 

[Christofle]

I always liked the moon (sun) phase watches.

Does anyone knows a beautiful one? I don't care about the brand, just the look.

I've seen a beautiful Seiko, but I think it could be more out there.

Thanks in advance for your input/pics

Arnold & Son make some of the most beautiful moonphase watches.

 

[the_black_tie_diyer]

Hi!

This is obviously highly personal, but I think one of the most beautiful astronomical watches is the Patek Philippe Celestial. For myself it would probably be the 6102-P-001 (Platinum) but my heart beats for the 6102-R-001 (Rosegold)

-> https://www.patek.com/de/kollektion/grandes-complications/6102P-001
-> https://www.patek.com/de/kollektion/grandes-complications/6102R-001

Besides those, I'd also like the 5208R-001 because it shows the date in a window and not by an extra hand.

-> https://www.patek.com/de/kollektion/grandes-complications/5208R-001

I also absolutely love the kinda "minimalistic" approach (for a moon phase anyway) of the A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia moon phase. 384.031 and 384.026

-> https://www.alange-soehne.com/de/zeitmesser/saxonia-mondphase/384031-rotgold-schwarzes-zifferblatt
-> https://www.alange-soehne.com/de/zeitmesser/saxonia-mondphase/384026-weissgold

Another intriguing one (to me, anyway) is the Vacheron Constantion Fiftysix ( 4000E/000A-B548 )

-> https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/de/uhren/fiftysix/fiftysix-vollkalender-4000e-000a-b548.html

A more subtile/ "laid back" piece of art, speaking of moon phase watches: Rolex Cellini Moonphase. ( 50535 )

What stands out: white lacquer dial, blue enamel moon phase disc, full moon application out of meteorite material.

-> https://www.rolex.com/de/watches/cellini/m50535-0002.html

I could drool over all of these for days. Carefully panning them in the light ...

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[the_black_tie_diyer]

Arnold & Son make some of the most beautiful moonphase watches.

The moon application is incredible on these!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Christofle]

Forgot about Shaumburg, make some amazing ones too.

 

[essiedub]

I also want a moonphase!
Wow! Some awesome recommendations..umm.got any suggestions that are priced a lot more “Down to earth”(pun intended)

 

[Christofle]

I also want a moonphase!
Wow! Some awesome recommendations..umm.got any suggestions that are priced a lot more “Down to earth”(pun intended)

Depends on the budget and how low you mean by down to earth.

For about around the one thousand mark you can get a nice seiko.

For a bit more you can get a campanola which is Citizen’s luxury brand.

Many mid price brands offer moon phases such as Longine.

Take a look at Bulova, Tissot, Baume & Mercier, etc...

 

[Christofle]

Two cheaper options:

 

[the_black_tie_diyer]

Hi!

Seiko is a sure bet all around. It's quite a bit under 1000,- USD if I'm not misinformed.

If it may be a bit over 1000,- USD (at least msrp) I'd throw in Frederique Constant FC-335MC4P6.

-> https://www.chronext.de/frederique-...MI9IDysa6w5QIVhM13Ch17EAzsEAQYASABEgIVVfD_BwE

They fly a bit under the radar so to speak. The only drawback, depending on personal style, it's a 40 mm watch with 20 mm lugs/bracelet.

F.C. also has a quartz Moonphase, that should be well below 1000,-

https://frederiqueconstant.com

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[JolieS]

I always liked the moon (sun) phase watches.

Does anyone knows a beautiful one? I don't care about the brand, just the look.

I've seen a beautiful Seiko, but I think it could be more out there.

Thanks in advance for your input/pics

What a great topic! Moonphase is not a complication that speaks to me personally, but if I were choosing, I’d go with one of the following, budget permitting of course.

First two by Jaeger Lecoultre - the Rendez-vous and the Reverso duetto. With the Reverso duetto, you get 2 watches in one, with moonphase as an added feature.

Third is a Ulysse Nardin moonphase model. Their moon is small, but rotates around the dial, unique to the brand I think.

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/rendez-vous/rendez-vous-moon-medium/3578430.html

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso/reverso-tribute-moon/3958420.html

https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/product/executive-moonstruck-1069-113-01

Enjoy your moonphase hunt!

 

[essiedub]

What a great topic! Moonphase is not a complication that speaks to me personally, but if I were choosing, I’d go with one of the following, budget permitting of course.

First two by Jaeger Lecoultre - the Rendez-vous and the Reverso duetto. With the Reverso duetto, you get 2 watches in one, with moonphase as an added feature.

Third is a Ulysse Nardin moonphase model. Their moon is small, but rotates around the dial, unique to the brand I think.

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/rendez-vous/rendez-vous-moon-medium/3578430.html

https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us/en/watches/reverso/reverso-tribute-moon/3958420.html

https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/product/executive-moonstruck-1069-113-01

Enjoy your moonphase hunt!

Omg that last one was 95k
I do like the first JLC

 

[essiedub]

Of all the ones posted so far
I love LOVE that blue dial galaxy Arnold & Sons
And the Seiko for the value and look

 

[JolieS]

Omg that last one was 95k
I do like the first JLC

Oh, absolutely. There is no comparison between the cost of fine watches and high end, designer handbags. That said, Jaeger Lecoultre is a watchmaker’s watchmaker, who produce all their own movements in-house, and are considered top-tier makers. Their Rendez-vous models were the first designed by the house specifically for women.

 

[essiedub]

Oh, absolutely. There is no comparison between the cost of fine watches and high end, designer handbags. That said, Jaeger Lecoultre is a watchmaker’s watchmaker, who produce all their own movements in-house, and are considered top-tier makers. Their Rendez-vous models were the first designed by the house specifically for women.

Agree.I'm kinda burnt out on handbags (well not completely ) but I am totally into watches these days. Oddly enough, I’m not into the JLC reverso, finding the dial a bit staid. But I do like this round moonphase.

What happened to the original poster anyway? We want to see what you're getting!