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Yeah, I still want a Soviet Union watch. There also some old Chinese Seagull watches that look great. I have a small collection of watches (only have 19). They sparkle joy :) I have a Apple Watch (1st gen) but never really liked it I keep going back to the mechanical watches.My latest addition is the gorgeous 1815 Moonphase

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Heh - I have three watches that I regularly wear.

By far my favorite and primary is a Maratac “mid-Pilot”. It’s a simple Miyota (Citizen) movement, but completely unbranded and reliable.

My other two are a Vostok Retro 1934 and a Seagull 1963 :)

Seagull 1963 is a nice watch! Looks a bit like one of my grandfather's watches

The 1815 Moonphase is absolutely gorgeous - do you have any recommendations for similar moonphase watches for a first-time watch buyer, under $1000?

Personally, I started with a Longines Moonphase watch and a Maurice Lacroix. The former is probably easier to find for $1000. I still think while way its over your budget the JLC moon phase are beautiful too

Awesome! Thank you. I also ran across a few companies that make a Valjoux 7768 Moonphase, also looks nice and seems within budget.

Yeah good movement and most watch makers know it. Servicing would also be a lot cheaper.

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