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Author:  anez [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Birthday acquisition!

So, some of you may have been following my debate about whether or not to get the Montbrillant Olympus. I finally decided not to, because I would have had to have the colour combo I wanted sent over from England since my local AD didn't have it except in the blue dial.

Instead, I kindly followed the advice of mfserge who suggested I have a look at Maurice LaCroix. After seeing a couple of versions I didn't really like that much, I happened to be passing the AD where I bought my Starliner and they actually had the discontinued model I wanted, the old Masterpiece Phase de Lune, MP6347. (Same shop that also has the blue dial Olympus, they're pretty good about having new old stock...)

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Finally have a lovely display back moonphase watch, and my first automatic! :D Better yet, it was less than half the price of the Olympus, which means I can put it towards the final piece in my collection (for now).

Any suggestions? 8)

Author:  Kodiak [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Birthday acquisition!

Aha, you made it happen. Congratulations! That's a great looking piece. I like how it has all the calendar and moon info. and yet such a clean dial. Like the 'pointer' date also. Doesn't look like you'll be having a full moon tonight though :lol: .

The display back is a great bonus. Now you can play with some different straps.

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! :strummin:

Author:  Driver8 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Birthday acquisition!

Very nice classic look it that ML. Congrats.

Author:  JustinFournier [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:41 pm ]
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Happy B-Day & wear it in good health!!!

Author:  breanach78 [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:56 pm ]
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Hi. Nice pick up! I like ML. I had a MileStone TT auto once and loved it...

Ware it well.

:lingsrock:

Oh and happy birthday!! :cheer:

Author:  anez [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 6:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Birthday acquisition!

Kodiak -- yeah, pretty happy about picking this up! :D It's actually a Christmas present, but to get it on my birthday is pretty special. The dial on this one is a beauty, and it's such a small size for the complications considering the price.

Driver8 -- I think it's a bit more classic and less busy than the Olympus, although I still maintain that's a gorgeous looking watch. Not right for me at this point in time though, alas.

Justin -- Thank you! :)

breanach78 -- This isn't the first ML I've tried on, but it's definitely the only one I fell in love with right off the bat. Hopefully it'll last me a long time. And thank you! :)

Author:  RJRJRJ [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 4:30 pm ]
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The four hands look really good, and I love how symmetrical the dial appears. Nice pickup.

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