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So I don't have to. Incredible amount of watch for the money I would guess 9 grand takes this. I want it off my Chrono Wishlist so its stops haunting me.

https://www.chrono24.com/rogerdubuis/la-monegasque-chronograph--id44072044.htm

I am thinking of adding an alarm watch to my collection. The closet thing I currently have is a Christopher Ward Bel Canto, which isn’t an alarm watch, of course, but got me curious.

Does anyone have experience with any of these or any other recommendations:

• JLC Memovox or some older alarm function JLCs with alarms - Master Compressor or Amvox
• the modern version of the Vulcain cricket
• Breguets with an alarm. There appear to be older versions of the Marine or a Classique that also has a dual time function
• Tudor Advisor

These are obviously very different types of watches with different prices but I am still exploring. I know that reliability is a big issue with alarms as servicing can be very expensive.

Any thoughts on the above or other suggestions?

I have three Breitlings and all the sapphire crystals are damaged somehow either by scratches or the anti-reflective coating warping. Getting these crystals replaced without breitling insisting on a full service has been impossible, even when the service has been done recently. Of note, I have many other watches and none of them have had crystal problems. Is this a known issue with breitling? Know anyone who might source and replace the crystals? Rumor has it breitling keeps their parts pretty well locked up these days

I had this moonwatch for about 3 years now and I never wear it. It has nearly no scratches on it aswell. What is a realistic price to ask for ?

Curious to hear any insights into year-specific watch quests. Do you do this? Or do you simply focus on watches you’d love to own and the year doesn’t matter?

My focus has shifted from hunting the latest cool releases to securing year-specific watches to mark great moments. It’s one reason why I’m excited to join this group. I’ve enjoyed watching Fed’s content and know he comes across a ton of cool watches across many brands and years.

Goal is 5 watches:

1974 birth year. Hunting a 1675 Pepsi or a Patek but very open-minded on this one.

2004 wedding year. Hunting a specific watch I’ve wanted my entire adult life: Daytona 116520 white dial. Cliche yes, but I just have to have one. I’ve found several opportunities in the $25k range but have been advised that this watch can be found for $20k so the hunt continues!

2006 first born. Secured a 14060 Sub no date, 2-liner. Matches my son’s personality to the letter. My first Rolex and it's perfect, can’t get enough of this watch. Excited to pass it down someday.

2008 second born. Still searching the perfect watch to match his personality. Eyeing a Milgauss but not locked in. Would love to diversify beyond Rolex but still searching for the right watch.

2025 was a huge milestone year and will be something big but in no hurry.

These are all expensive and specific hunts so it does limit me a bit. I’ve been picking up some cool microbrand watches under $2k to help get my fix in the meantime (Farer, Kuoe, Zelos).