Moon Phase Watches For Sale
What is a Moon Phase Watch?
A moon phase watch is a watch that has a special section on it that shows you the phases of the moon. Watches keep up with the moon phases in two ways. If it is a mechanical watch, the watch will have an extra set of gear, also know as a complication, will rotate with the phases of the moon. There will usually be a moon cut out. Here is a great video of a mechanical moon phase watch.
The other type of moon phase watches are the digital kind that do things electronically. These include quartz and electronic watches.
Who uses a moon phase watch?
There was time when people where very dependent on the moon, and this information was vital. Today most moon phase watches are made for luxury and show purpose only. There are still a few professions that need to know moon phase: fisherman, mariners, and astrologists.
Looking for Moon Phase Watch?
If so, you need to narrow your selection. Do you want a luxury watch like Patek Philippe Moon Phase, or are you looking for a mid range luxury watch like the Citizen Eco Drive Moon Phase Watches. Citizen costs about three hundred dollars while Patek Philippe will Cost you about $50,000. Price might be a big issue, but do not let that scare, you can get a decent moon phase watch for about $20.
Do you need a good fishing or outdoors Moon Phase Watch?
Well I would recommend that you check out the Casio Moon Tide Graph Watches and the Patherfinder watches. They cost around twenty to forty dollars, you are not getting low quality. It not as good looking as the luxury watches, but it does its job nicely
Luxury Moon Phase Watches
The great brands of luxury watches that you will find here are the Omega and Patek Philippe watches. Patek Philippe is a little more luxurious, but really like the thought and style they put into Omega Moon Phase Watches. You can find a really good deal here and save thousands of dollars so keep you eyes open.
Mid Range Luxury Moon Phase Watches
Most people are not going to be able to afford a Patek Philippe or Omega Watch. That is why I really like the Citizen Eco Drive Moon Phase Watches and Invicta Moon Phase watches. They only cost a few hundred dollars, but still have similar look and feel that a luxury watch would have. It is not the same, but it is a hell of a lot cheaper then truly luxury watches that are out there.
Pocket Watches that have Moonphase Complication
You should also check out some of the moon phase pocket watches. These are really nice, and well design. The Moonphase complication has been with us for over two hundred years, and has really rich history to it. You can get really good deal on ebay, they only cost about two to three hundred dollars.
Is there a type of Movement you want with you Moon Phase Watch?
Many you fancy Chronograph Moon Phase Watches. These are not only great for timekeeping, but also act as a stop watch as well. I really like the perpetual calendar watches that have the moon phase function. Automatics are nice as well and those are guys are very reasonably priced.