Teddy Baldassarre Lange is cool but the jlc is poetry , except you’re very wealthy and just get the Lange , get the jlc.. the Germans do solid work but Jlc is just elegant classy and sophisticated
I think it is wrong to save money to buy a watch.. I buy a watch when there is remaining money from my investment saving.. So maybe I'll just go with the orient or not at all..
As soon as I saw the title, I had to immediately click. A useless complication it may be, but I find them fascinating. Definitely on my list of future purchases. Thanks Teddy!
I’ve always loved the FC Moonphase! Glad to see that it made your list. If I was more dresswatch oriented, I would already have one in the collection. 🔥👍🏻
Omg look at this version of Teddy. Just found you a couple months ago. So happy to see your success from this point. Production quality 📈. Fit check 📈. Your own store 📈. Excelsior!
I have that Longines in blue - a beautiful, very accurate, but slightly difficult-to-read watch. After the very useful chronograph and energy-reserve complications I list the moon phase as my third fav. It reminds me of fairy tale magic realism. I would LOVE to see what NOMOS would do with the moon phase.
Teddy, getting back into luxury watches after an 18 year hiatus. I happened to come across your videos. Being from Elyria myself (a western burb of Cleveland) it was very enlightening to hear of the origin of Ball watches and it's respective history. I never knew about the train wreck where one of the locomotives was headed out of Elyria. Sad day for sure, but Ball to the rescue!
I concur with you, that FC is gorgeous! The Ball Trainmaster Moon phase is very nice also and the lume moon definitely worth looking! Keep the good work my friend!
I own the Ball Trainmaster Moonphase with the silver dial on a brown strap. The watch is stunning and the lume is amazing. The only downside is it's 40mm I wish it was 42 or 43mm but I made an exception as I really like it.
I work in the navy. Moonphase is actually important. It tells you how much nature light there will be at night. Havent had a moonphase watch myself but I might actually get one and use it.
Great video as always. Would you consider adding to the watch description the type of backcase. Ex:solid, or display. As well as a picture of the back. Just an observation...anyways your videos are awesome.
Well timed video with the super moon last night. A few thoughts... 1) Surprised you didn't bring up the Zeppelin Hindenburg. I have the silver dial/silver case. Oddly enough, my favorite part of the watch is the day of the week complication. Yes its quartz but still a beautiful moonphase dress watch for a great price. 2) You're the 2nd reviewer who's called the moonphase complication "useless." I might use the term lesser used as this is a wonderful feature for those that follow the night sky or otherwise enjoy knowing what phase the moon is in on any given day. Certainly not useless. 3) Really good selection. The Glycene looks amazing for the price. 4) Finally, anyone that buys one of these better have a watch winder or a very small rotation. Setting the moonphase every time you wear it would be a pain. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Hey Teddy , love the videos. I just bought my first watch. A Blue Tissot Classic Carson Premium Gent Moonphase. My first watch ever, but soon to be part of a collection.
Thank's teddy for not forgetting guy's like me that loves watches but isn't a millionaire. So I actually love my glycine, revue thommen, orient, longines, ball and visitor. I've found over the yrs you can have a great watch collection with from $500 - $3000 usually about $1200 or less per watch. You might spend 10k in 5 yrs and have 13 great swiss brand name watches of many style's
For a lot of people, moonphase isn't a useless complication. Especially for tide watchers, anyone that studies the Jewish calendar, farmers, biodynamic wine producers, astronomers (of course), and people who love astrology (whether or not you agree that astrology has any merit). But mostly, I think it connects us with the cycles of time in a dynamic and beautiful way, puts us in conversation with the rhythm of the seasons. Just as a mechanical versus a quartz watch is "useless", simple utility never makes something good.
I have two BALL watches in my collection of over 25 watches they are my favorites like my OMEGA - Chopard - Breitling - Longines Master Quadruple Retrograde etc.
What are thoughts on Armand Nicolet’s Moonphase watches? It’s mostly grey market in the US, but it seems to have a real Swiss history and use automatic/mechanical movement. They look great, but hard to tell
I happen to really like watches with astronomy themes and a moonphase is the most common one. Most seem to make it pretty minimal on the dial though. I like the Ball. Lum on the moon disk is a really neat idea and makes it stand out. The Christopher Ward also puts it front and center and would be the moonphase I'd choose of the ones presented here (yeah could they lose the brand name on the face). The Moonphase watch I really want though is the Arnold and Son Perpetual Moon in black dial. It is over twice the price of the most expensive watch here. If you look it up, you'll realize why when you see the movement side.
You could also mention Zeppelin watches. The Zeppelin 7036-3 is a beautiful yet affordable timepiece for just around 300$ and the quality is also there for the price.
I only have one watch with a moon complication. Simon Coifman Model SC0210. It's practically just an aesthetic but it's still cool and very vintage to have
Love the channel and obviously watches. Have you considered doing a video on different movements and what makes them different and/or better than others? Would love to see it. Keep up the great work!
You're right Teddy. This is probably the most useless complication nowadays, but it looks amazing! I love it. I will consider these suggestions when I will buy my first moon phase watch, sooner or later.
When I see these, I wonder why not the Longines Master RETROGRADE Moon. My favorite. ... but I guess it's because the price is a wee bit higher than the threshold. Darn!
As you said Teddy. Moon phase watches are probably the most useless complication 😉 And yes, they are so beautiful so who cares?! 😁 Thx for this review. The question is, which one to buy?????🤗
i think it's better to buy quartz moon phase watches, because if you buy atomatic watch with moonpahse and you do not use it often you have to adjust the moonphase everytime
Great video; right on the mark. When I created my 2019 plan for my watch collection (see the video on my channel), a watch with a moon phase is on my list. You certainly provided some great options. I'm leaning towards just the moon phase complication with any of the other calendar features; but who knows. Certainly that Ball watch is a great option with how the moon lights up. Ah, so many to consider. This is going to take some real thought and trying on watches to pick one.
Wow, never expected the "cheaper" watches looking that good! Like the Christopher Ward and the Ball! The dials of the Longines and the Oris were to crowded for my taste and the Frederique Constant... meh... FC is not underrated, they are not reduced to the minimum, they are just looking extremely boring imho. Nice vid!
As a werewolf myself, I find the moonphase complication invaluable
You win haha
have you tried to find the cure???
Romi PS I have one. It's a silver bullet.
you stole this quote lol
You don’t really need a moonphase then.. I mean we just know
Moonphases are my favorite complications on a watch. They just look so sophisticated and mystical!
I need to get one someday. I’ll hold out for a JLC or Lange to scratch that itch
@@TeddyBaldassarre JLC moonphases are gorgeous, I really want to own one, even if it's the last watch I could buy
Teddy Baldassarre Lange is cool but the jlc is poetry , except you’re very wealthy and just get the Lange , get the jlc.. the Germans do solid work but Jlc is just elegant classy and sophisticated
Jp I feel the same way. It’s useless, but it looks so awesome :)
I think it is wrong to save money to buy a watch.. I buy a watch when there is remaining money from my investment saving.. So maybe I'll just go with the orient or not at all..
As soon as I saw the title, I had to immediately click. A useless complication it may be, but I find them fascinating. Definitely on my list of future purchases. Thanks Teddy!
I agree entirely! Arguably the coolest looking complication there is!
@@TeddyBaldassarre I was lusting after the Longines until I saw the Ball with that luminous moon. Absolutely gorgeous piece.
I’ve always loved the FC Moonphase! Glad to see that it made your list. If I was more dresswatch oriented, I would already have one in the collection. 🔥👍🏻
Omg look at this version of Teddy. Just found you a couple months ago. So happy to see your success from this point. Production quality 📈. Fit check 📈. Your own store 📈. Excelsior!
I have that Longines in blue - a beautiful, very accurate, but slightly difficult-to-read watch. After the very useful chronograph and energy-reserve complications I list the moon phase as my third fav. It reminds me of fairy tale magic realism. I would LOVE to see what NOMOS would do with the moon phase.
I love the look of moonphase watch. It is my favorite unused complication, much better than a chronograph.
Teddy, getting back into luxury watches after an 18 year hiatus. I happened to come across your videos. Being from Elyria myself (a western burb of Cleveland) it was very enlightening to hear of the origin of Ball watches and it's respective history. I never knew about the train wreck where one of the locomotives was headed out of Elyria. Sad day for sure, but Ball to the rescue!
I concur with you, that FC is gorgeous! The Ball Trainmaster Moon phase is very nice also and the lume moon definitely worth looking! Keep the good work my friend!
I own the Ball Trainmaster Moonphase with the silver dial on a brown strap. The watch is stunning and the lume is amazing. The only downside is it's 40mm I wish it was 42 or 43mm but I made an exception as I really like it.
I work in the navy. Moonphase is actually important. It tells you how much nature light there will be at night. Havent had a moonphase watch myself but I might actually get one and use it.
Crazy how Frederique Constant can offer a finishing like that at such a relatively low price, gotta love them. Great video video ted!
Watching this three years after it was posted... man your video production has improved so much!
Great video as always.
Would you consider adding to the watch description the type of backcase.
Ex:solid, or display.
As well as a picture of the back.
Just an observation...anyways your videos are awesome.
Amed Fortun good suggestions. Let me try it in an upcoming list.
All very nice Moonphase watches.... The Ball is my Favorite ...!!!👍👍👍
Well timed video with the super moon last night. A few thoughts...
1) Surprised you didn't bring up the Zeppelin Hindenburg. I have the silver dial/silver case. Oddly enough, my favorite part of the watch is the day of the week complication. Yes its quartz but still a beautiful moonphase dress watch for a great price.
2) You're the 2nd reviewer who's called the moonphase complication "useless." I might use the term lesser used as this is a wonderful feature for those that follow the night sky or otherwise enjoy knowing what phase the moon is in on any given day. Certainly not useless.
3) Really good selection. The Glycene looks amazing for the price.
4) Finally, anyone that buys one of these better have a watch winder or a very small rotation. Setting the moonphase every time you wear it would be a pain.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks.
Great Video, I agree the F.C. is really nice, especially for the money
I own that Orient Sun and Moon you showed. I know it's not a true moon phase, but it's so beautiful. I'd love to see you talk about it more.
Why is it not a true moonphase? I'm just learning about these things.
Teddy, check out the Meistersinger Lunascope. It's a really interesting moon phase watch with a twist. Thanks for the video!
Great mention! I knew I forgot one!
Hey Teddy , love the videos. I just bought my first watch. A Blue Tissot Classic Carson Premium Gent Moonphase. My first watch ever, but soon to be part of a collection.
Thanks ive been asking for this for months👏👏👏👏🙌
Hahaha I told you I would get around to it.
@@TeddyBaldassarre the fredrique constant is the watch i plan to wear on my wedding day.
Moonphases are as elegant as watches can get in my opinion. Just beautiful
Absolutely love the Ball, never really looked into them before, but I will do now 😍
Moonphase watches are honestly so beautiful, they're what's drawing me more and more into watches in general lol
The ball is so cool!
I'm saving up for the Longines Master Chronograph, but there's one Hamilton Jazzmaster that uses the same movement
Thank's teddy for not forgetting guy's like me that loves watches but isn't a millionaire. So I actually love my glycine, revue thommen, orient, longines, ball and visitor. I've found over the yrs you can have a great watch collection with from $500 - $3000 usually about $1200 or less per watch. You might spend 10k in 5 yrs and have 13 great swiss brand name watches of many style's
For a lot of people, moonphase isn't a useless complication. Especially for tide watchers, anyone that studies the Jewish calendar, farmers, biodynamic wine producers, astronomers (of course), and people who love astrology (whether or not you agree that astrology has any merit). But mostly, I think it connects us with the cycles of time in a dynamic and beautiful way, puts us in conversation with the rhythm of the seasons. Just as a mechanical versus a quartz watch is "useless", simple utility never makes something good.
I have two BALL watches in my collection of over 25 watches they are my favorites like my OMEGA - Chopard - Breitling - Longines Master Quadruple Retrograde etc.
Have the ball with the silver dial and bracelet love it. Call me bias but the night time light show makes it better than all the others. .
The Ball watch is stunning 👌🏻🌖
What are thoughts on Armand Nicolet’s Moonphase watches? It’s mostly grey market in the US, but it seems to have a real Swiss history and use automatic/mechanical movement. They look great, but hard to tell
Just bought the Glycine Combat 6 Moonphase. Love it so far!
I happen to really like watches with astronomy themes and a moonphase is the most common one. Most seem to make it pretty minimal on the dial though. I like the Ball. Lum on the moon disk is a really neat idea and makes it stand out. The Christopher Ward also puts it front and center and would be the moonphase I'd choose of the ones presented here (yeah could they lose the brand name on the face). The Moonphase watch I really want though is the Arnold and Son Perpetual Moon in black dial. It is over twice the price of the most expensive watch here. If you look it up, you'll realize why when you see the movement side.
You might like Meistersinger Astroscope ;-)
You could also mention Zeppelin watches. The Zeppelin 7036-3 is a beautiful yet affordable timepiece for just around 300$ and the quality is also there for the price.
im pretty sure the ball moonphase will be my next watch, just so beautiful
I only have one watch with a moon complication. Simon Coifman Model SC0210. It's practically just an aesthetic but it's still cool and very vintage to have
Man! I learn a lot with your videos. I hope you never stop uploading content😁👍🏼
Love the Glycine and Ball watch picks! Great job.
What watch is that in ur pfp?
This was very helpful. I just purchased the Frederique Constant Slimline
FC-702V3S4. It’s my poor man’s Patek 😂
Another great moonphase is the Oris Artix moonphase complication. It's currently on massdrop for $1079.
Great video Teddy. The moonphase is one watch I'd love to have. This has been great information. Thank you.
It’s so good to see Ball bouncing back with a vengeance.
Happy to see my recommendations (C9 and Trainmaster Moonphase) made the cut :D
No Junghans Meister Kalender? It hits all the checkbox for me.
I like that Longines. Not a brand I'm usually looking at, but that piece is pretty nice.
Another great video bud!
Need a updated video for this 🙌🏼
I like how Ball used tritium tubes to illustrate the moon phase
Great video, that Frederique Constant looks dapper
This is why I subscribed , absolutely great video 👌🏼
Also in the CLE area, ready for summer. The Longines is part of my 3 watch grail list :)
Hi Teddy. Thx for all the video's!
What about the Roamer brand?
Have u had any Roamer watches yet?
They have the superior moonphase.
Cannot recommend the Glycine Combat 6 Moonphase enough. Love mine.
Love the channel and obviously watches. Have you considered doing a video on different movements and what makes them different and/or better than others? Would love to see it. Keep up the great work!
Hey Teddy, can you show the back of the watches for all the watches just like you did for the last FC watch. Thanks!
Btw i loved the Oris!!
What do you think about the xeric brand watches?
I LOVE the Glycine option. Great video Teddy. Keep em coming!
You should try to do a ball factory tour. They might love you putting them on the map and by doing so you would further put yourself on the map.
Nice I've been hoping for this one!
Any recommendations for moonphase watches for women??
Teddy you forgot the Montblanc one! It's the mini JLC. Well mini as in price not size.
You're right Teddy. This is probably the most useless complication nowadays, but it looks amazing! I love it. I will consider these suggestions when I will buy my first moon phase watch, sooner or later.
Lovely watches....the Longines, Oris, and B&M were my faves...
What you think about Perrelet watches?
I love the Moon😜, just landed in my collection a Zenith El primiero Chronomaster Moonphase.. i love it
Moon phases sure do look great!
When I see these, I wonder why not the Longines Master RETROGRADE Moon. My favorite. ... but I guess it's because the price is a wee bit higher than the threshold. Darn!
Another great video, Teddy. Normally I take a drink whenever you say “Seiko”. Instead, I snickered whenever you said “Ball”. GO CLEVELAND!!
That Glycine Moonphase was on massdrop last time for like $380, I think.
I got my 40mm blue moonphase with SS bracelet for $420 from Glycine direct via eBay. Very solid watch and seller.
Love the junghans moonphase styling also
Loving this complication,
will definitely get one of these watches in the future!
Teddy, You should loot at the Schaumburg Perpetual Moon Meteorite watch. For my taste it one of the best looking moon complication watches out there.
As you said Teddy. Moon phase watches are probably the most useless complication 😉
And yes, they are so beautiful so who cares?! 😁
Thx for this review. The question is, which one to buy?????🤗
i think it's better to buy quartz moon phase watches, because if you buy atomatic watch with moonpahse and you do not use it often you have to adjust the moonphase everytime
Ive always wondered if you could predict people's attitudes and bad traffic using the moon phase
Bought the longings last year absolute love this watch what made it better got it at a good price £1600 💪
Do any of these have an exhibition back? Raymond Weil makes a nice moonphase too.
Awesome job!!
Great video as always! I'd love to see you do a review of the Meistersinger Lunascope and also the Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow.
do you have to set it up tho? and how you do that if you do?
Mine is the 7A48 Fishing Master. It's not the price. It's whether you can get one.
Great video. Surprised you didn’t include the Junghans Meister Calendar Moon. 🌚 Given your Chronoscope. Still, I love your choices.
That Glycine is what I needed… no longer available at that price range 😢
The best one is the Longines.
Great video; right on the mark. When I created my 2019 plan for my watch collection (see the video on my channel), a watch with a moon phase is on my list. You certainly provided some great options. I'm leaning towards just the moon phase complication with any of the other calendar features; but who knows. Certainly that Ball watch is a great option with how the moon lights up. Ah, so many to consider. This is going to take some real thought and trying on watches to pick one.
Nice list Teddy.
I love my glycine moonphase combat automatic
Hey Teddy , could you please do top 5 affordable list on Minute repeaters , could not find anything affordable exept Citizen , cheers :)
Teddy, great video!! Im curious what your thoughts are on the Junghans Meister Kalender with the moonphase complication.
Great video.
Hey! Look out for the frederique constant FC335MC4P5
Great watch that i got for my wedding and im so happy with him😁
Not useless. Many cultures today still use a lunar calendar.
A bit more information on the moon phase complication would have been useful. What was it used for?
Knowing the phase of the moon.
Not exactly my style, but some are absolutely gorgeous.
No Raymond weil maestro moon phase?🤔
The Ball is the nicest one...
Great video teddy,hey citizen watch group is selling the frederique constant watches for up to 60% off in the outlets stores,beautiful watches
chko chko - Good news and a good tip. Finally, consumers will be able to buy FC watches at prices that reflect their true value.😀
@@youngalwyn1124 yeah some of the $1000 watch have the really cheap straps unfortunately, glad that help,thank you.
Where can you buy a Ball moon phase for that? Guess you mean used.
Wow, never expected the "cheaper" watches looking that good! Like the Christopher Ward and the Ball! The dials of the Longines and the Oris were to crowded for my taste and the Frederique Constant... meh... FC is not underrated, they are not reduced to the minimum, they are just looking extremely boring imho.
Nice vid!
how bout oris big crown moonphase?