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In a thought-provoking post, 'The Swiss guy' challenges the WatchProSite community to weigh the allure of horological complexity against the prestige of brand heritage, particularly when navigating the luxury watch market on a defined budget. His inquiry into choosing between a high-tier brand's time-only watch and a lower-tier brand's perpetual calendar in rose gold sparks a nuanced discussion among collectors about value, craftsmanship, and personal preference. This article distills the community's diverse perspectives, offering insights for anyone contemplating a similar horological dilemma.
I'll start with the complication, or in my case the lack of. Between dwindling eyesight and a growing taste for simplicity, I would personally go time only. I can appreciate the craftsmanship of complicated watches but I have little interest in them from an ownership point of view. I would personally look at vintage or neo-vintage. there are some fantastic watches available for very reasonable prices if you do a bit of digging. Actually one of the greatest marketing plot of recent horology is th
There are great options amongst the big three in the neo vintage category sub-10k usd. The AP you show is one example but on the larger diameter side
I have a soft spot for VC's patrimony 81160, lovely case and movement (if a bit small). Even the modern VC traditionnelle is a bit of a bargain, just like the breguet 5907.
I was actually always atracted by the complexity of high complication watches...actually a perpetual calendar has grail character for me...😊
so this larger diameter would suit me nicely!😁
Show me a perpetual I can read in less than perfect light and which fits my wrist and you’ll change my life. But when you learn to appreciate the beauty of design and execution in some of the simplest watches your life will be forever richer!
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