Ebel vs Baume + Mercier - square watch shootout

[deaddog]

Ok, which of these two watches do you like better? Reasons? Suggestions for a similar watch - somewhat non-dressy, square/rectangle, non-metal bracelet, deployant clasp (need not be chrono) in the 12-1500 range?

Ebel on the left; B+M on the right

 

[Hash Browns]

My vote is for the Baume. The Baume case design is overall more sporty, which goes better with the rubber strap than the relatively more traditional design of the Ebel.

 

[jhcam8]

Tag Monaco - blue http://cgi.ebay.com/300563143361?clk...d=237890047079 black http://cgi.ebay.com/230629904916?clk...d=237888259832 also comes without the chrono functions. http://cgi.ebay.com/150613634753?clk...d=237887760983

 

[deaddog]

The Tag is great - although I like the Monza even better. The problem is that even a used Tag is pretty expensive. And, while I don't have a problem with a used watch, you need to budget in several hundred dollars for a service on a used automatic (says the guy who just paid $700 to service my Rolex). The Ebel or BM are 1500ish brand new, authorized dealer, warranty, etc.

 

[WorkingOnIt]

Another vote for the Baume.

There is just something that feels "off" to me about the proportions of the Ebel. Can't explain why.

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by deaddog

The Tag is great - although I like the Monza even better. The problem is that even a used Tag is pretty expensive. And, while I don't have a problem with a used watch, you need to budget in several hundred dollars for a service on a used automatic (says the guy who just paid $700 to service my Rolex). The Ebel or BM are 1500ish brand new, authorized dealer, warranty, etc.
Well, Rolex service tends to be on the high side - but, budget is always the problem. good luck! (For what it's worth, I like the B&M better - less clunky.)

 

[jhcam8]

Hey DD - just got this in the mail - good brand, on sale, free shipping, etc:

http://www.christopherward.co.uk/men...CH%21%21%21%22

 

[jhcam8]

Here's a couple more in your price range:

http://www.bernardwatch.com/view.cfm...&utm_source=WN

 

[Quadcammer]

baume is the better brand and looks better to me.

 

[deaddog]

Thanks Jhcam8 - but you got me searching for the Tag!

 

[Prince of Paisley]

 

[GBear]

B&M or the ML

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by deaddog

Thanks Jhcam8 - but you got me searching for the Tag!

Keep it up, next you'll be checking out the Rolexes!

 

[guest]

i saw a nice automatic square tissot quite recently. might be a little too big for you though since i seem to remember you asking about smaller watch suggestions similar to the baume and mercier. this hamilton is nice. i know oris made a square watch as well. forget which musician it was.

there's also a chrono version.