Hi, Long time reader and visitor of Watchuseek but recently joined and this is my first post. I searched around the JLC thread and did not see any discussions around these watches together so let me know if I am out of place here.
I am looking to purchase my first JLC in the next couple weeks. I started my search looking at triple dates with a moon phase complication. I first came across the Master Calendar Moon Phase (Q1558420) and fell in love. At first I was considering the plain dial vs meteorite dial (Q1558421) and went to see it in person.
At the store I decided against the meteorite dial but learned about the Reveso Grande Calendar (Q3758420), available with the same complications I was looking for. So I went to the store to decide between the traditional and meteorite dial, but left the store having to decide between the reverso and the Master Calendar Moon Phase.
There is not much of a price difference between the two models. I like the concept of being able to flip over the watch and admire the display back with the watch still on my wrist but I have never had or been into rectangular dials.
Any thoughts on...Will the rectangular, tank style grow on me? Is a rectangular watch harder to read? How long will it take to get used to? Anything significantly different about the movement quality/history of the two watches I should consider beyond the aesthetics? Do people wear the watch with the movement display out? Would it be hard to trade if I change my mind?
Right now I am leaning toward the Master Calendar Moon Phase but am interested in what JLC owners have to say. I'll attach stock pictures for those that are not familiar with the models.
Thanks for your insight, MH
I am looking to purchase my first JLC in the next couple weeks. I started my search looking at triple dates with a moon phase complication. I first came across the Master Calendar Moon Phase (Q1558420) and fell in love. At first I was considering the plain dial vs meteorite dial (Q1558421) and went to see it in person.
At the store I decided against the meteorite dial but learned about the Reveso Grande Calendar (Q3758420), available with the same complications I was looking for. So I went to the store to decide between the traditional and meteorite dial, but left the store having to decide between the reverso and the Master Calendar Moon Phase.
There is not much of a price difference between the two models. I like the concept of being able to flip over the watch and admire the display back with the watch still on my wrist but I have never had or been into rectangular dials.
Any thoughts on...Will the rectangular, tank style grow on me? Is a rectangular watch harder to read? How long will it take to get used to? Anything significantly different about the movement quality/history of the two watches I should consider beyond the aesthetics? Do people wear the watch with the movement display out? Would it be hard to trade if I change my mind?
Right now I am leaning toward the Master Calendar Moon Phase but am interested in what JLC owners have to say. I'll attach stock pictures for those that are not familiar with the models.
Thanks for your insight, MH
