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Old 21 April 2010, 01:39 PM   #1
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How you guys feel about these two watches?
Which one will you pick?
2585-1418-53BDA - Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, moonphase, and leap year indicator. 38mm, 18kt yellow gold case with an automatic winding movement. Or
2041-1542M-53B - GMT Alarm Watch - 40mm, 18kt white gold case with an automatic winding movement.
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Old 21 April 2010, 01:52 PM   #2
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since you do not have a peference, pick the one with the better resale value ....
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Old 21 April 2010, 01:55 PM   #3
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Old 21 April 2010, 01:56 PM   #4
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The moonphase!!!! Just wish it was a 40mm like the second and not 38.....
Both are stunning though...
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Old 21 April 2010, 02:49 PM   #5
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The yellow gold one...
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Old 21 April 2010, 02:58 PM   #6
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the more complicated one!
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Old 21 April 2010, 04:56 PM   #7
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The yellow gold one...

GOLD look richer.......
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Old 21 April 2010, 05:08 PM   #8
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2585-1418-53BDA - Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, moonphase, and leap year indicator. 38mm, 18kt yellow gold case with an automatic winding movement. Or
Very pretty!!!!
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Old 21 April 2010, 05:47 PM   #9
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Personally, I'd go for the white gold one - less flashy.
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Old 22 April 2010, 02:44 AM   #10
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Old 22 April 2010, 05:19 AM   #11
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the perpetual calender. the dial has better balance. both are terrific though.
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Old 12 May 2010, 06:55 AM   #12
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zlin - -the moonphase is sweet but a bit small. im right across the street (literally) from a blancpain bot. let me know if u need anything from there
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Old 12 May 2010, 07:21 AM   #13
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As much as I love GMTs I'd have to go moonphase here.
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Old 13 May 2010, 01:29 AM   #14
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i like the first one better but at 38mm...just to small
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Old 13 May 2010, 01:31 AM   #15
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Old 13 May 2010, 04:17 AM   #17
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Old 13 May 2010, 08:47 AM   #18
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Definitely the Calendar with moonphase!!
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Old 13 May 2010, 11:52 AM   #19
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The moonphase!!!! Just wish it was a 40mm like the second and not 38.....
Both are stunning though...
My thoughts exactly.
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Old 13 May 2010, 11:56 AM   #20
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go for gold
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Old 13 May 2010, 12:06 PM   #21
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I would pick the WG





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Old 13 May 2010, 12:20 PM   #22
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The gold one, I like seeing the day of the week.
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Old 14 May 2010, 07:40 AM   #23
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The yellow one.
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Old 9 June 2010, 03:39 PM   #24
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I like the gmt!
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Old 9 June 2010, 03:55 PM   #25
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YG for me.

IMO the dial on the GMT is so bad in so many ways.
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Old 13 June 2010, 01:38 PM   #26
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The yellow gold one is amazing. 38mm is a nice size, too.
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Old 18 June 2010, 12:06 PM   #27
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Just cant beat a perpetual
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Old 18 June 2010, 01:34 PM   #28
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Old 18 June 2010, 08:36 PM   #29
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Without a shadow of a doubt, the Perpetual Calendar would be my choice.
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