Vintage Moonphase Watches

The Vintage Moonphase watches demonstrate the exact moving position of the moon which a moon takes in a month. It was first invented for astronomers, sailors, and those who want to track the moon cycle.

These days many brands have put this interesting feature in their expensive timepiece to show some rareness in their watch.

Want to know the best Vintage Moonphase watches? Have some doubts related to Vintage Moonphase watches? Wants to learn about Vintage Moonphase watches?

I have reviewed some best vintage moonphase watches for you.

So let’s get started.

Christopher Ward C1 Malvaren

Case Diameter: 40.5 mm

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Movement: JJ04 in-house self-winding
Swiss Automatic

Band Material: Leather

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 11.98 mm

Bandwidth: 21 mm

Dial: Sapphire Crystal

Christopher Ward has changed history after making C1 Malvaren.

I said this because it is an extremely beautiful casual dress watch running on JJ04 in-house self-winding movement made by a Swiss family.

This moon phase watch has the perfect case diameter of 40.5 mm made with silver colour polished stainless steel.

Now put some light on the dial,

The dial is made with an Anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal which makes it a gorgeous timepiece.

It is also Lunar and has the LumeSLN X1 GL C1 feature in it which shows a beautiful moon and all the markers in a dark room.

This watch shows a true moon phase, unlike other moon phase watches in the market but I have noticed one thing,
The smoky layer on the moon should be darker because it can confuse the user.

Christopher Ward C1 Malvaren has a power reserve of up to 38 hours and also it is water-resistant to 30 meters so you don’t need to worry about using it on a tough rainy long day.

In my opinion, this is an ideal moon phase watch for 9-5 working hours purposes.

Because it has some nice angles to the wrists that’s why it feels super comfortable and lite while wearing this.

Frederique Constant Slimline Silver Dial Stainless Steel Men’s Watch FC705S4S6

Case Diameter: 39 to 42 mm

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Movement: FC-705 Automatic Movement in-house Calibre

Band Material: Navy Mississippians Alligator strap

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 11 mm

Bandwidth: 21 mm

Dial: Sapphire Crystal

Frederick Constant founded in 1988 has quickly been growing as a swiss brand as they are providing outstanding watches day by day.

This brand has 15 in-house calibres and when you look at the back with the decorating of this movement you have to be impressed because it is a very beautiful dress watch for someone who is looking for a moon phase dress watch under $4,000.

The Constant Slimline comes with a stainless steel case with a diameter of 39 mm to 42 mm of size variants and it is made with convex sapphire crystal which is quite good for your convenience.

The thickness of this moon phase watch is 11 mm which is extremely slim and looks very elegant and classic dress watch.

It comes with a silver colour dial window and has silver coloured hour markers. This watch has a very clear moon phase counter at 6 O clock with date numerals which can be easily seen through your eyes.

Frederique Constant Slimline have an FC-705 Automatic Movement in-house Calibre moon phase calibre

This watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters and offers you a power reserve of 42 hours and also has 26 jewels that are extremely value for money.

Okay, let’s come to the strap.

This watch has a premium Navy Mississippians Alligator strap which is super comfortable while wearing and will not cause any kind of itchiness on your wrist.

I know Frederique Constant Slimline feels like a Patek styling but in my opinion, This is a nice and ideal Vintage Moonphase Watch.

Baume & Mercier Men’s BMMOA10055 Clifton Stainless Steel Watch with Black Band

Case Diameter: 43 mm

Water Resistance: 5 Meters

Movement: Swiss Automatic

Band Material: Brown Leather

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 12.25 mm

Bandwidth: 21 mm

Dial: Sapphire Crystal

The Baume-Mercier Clifton Vintage Moonphase Watch is a Swiss watch with a combination of mechanical and quartz movement. It has some great benefits over some other watches on the market.

To have a watch that is well-designed and accurate, it is important to use independent mechanical movement.

This watch of Baume Mercier comes with a case diameter of 43mm ideal for normal-sized wrists and it is made with polished and brushed stainless steel which actually looks shiny and expensive from its surface.

With Anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass you cannot you will not get the reflection of light from the dial window.

As you can see this watch is an extremely classic dress moon phase watch so they have made a little bit thinner case thickness of 12.25mm.

Baume Mercier Clifton moon phase watch offers you the power reserve of 42 hours and it is durable for a long period of time so you don’t have to think about its power backup.

Here, they lacked the water-resistance of this watch which is only 5 meters. So, you will have to take care of this moon phase watch and it is not water-resistant.

Let’s take a look at the fonts and markers of this watch.

It has a nice-looking expensive dial window that contains rose gold-tone hands and alternating Arabic numeral and index hour markers with day month classic window.

They have placed the moon phase dial at the perfect 6 O clock position, and if we talk about the moon it is bright and clear so you can track the moon phase at any instance.

To give this watch an exact premium feel they have used calf leather attached to the case with a push-button deployment clasp so that you can remove or wear it quickly.

If you are looking for a type of elegant and luxurious vintage moonphase watches, then you should give this watch a try.

Longines Men’s Watches Master Collection L2.673.4.78.3 – WW

Case Diameter: 40 mm

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Movement: Automatic

Band Material: Brown Leather 

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 14.30 mm

Bandwidth: 21 mm

Dial: Sapphire Crystal

Longines watches are known for their elegant design. This timepiece is no different.

This model is designed with a self-winding mechanical movement with the L687 calibre that keeps an accurate time.

The shiny stainless steel case is accented with scratch-resistant sapphire crystal for a unique look that’s certain to turn heads.

It has a case diameter of 40mm and a case thickness of 14.30mm which feels solid but can get bumpy sometimes.

A transparent case back allows you to view the intricate mechanical movement within the timepiece without compromising its durability or style.

The Longines Master Collection contains column-wheel chronograph
so that you can have a look at gears which is quite satisfying.

The 3-bar water-resistant case back resists sweat and rain so you can enjoy the features of this watch, even if it’s wet outside your wrist will stay dry.

Now, I have good news for you that it has a power reserve of 66 hours which is a huge backup.

If your works are longer then it is good to wear it while working.

The half-moon central hand indicates the date. At 6 p.m. and the moon phase is displayed clearly and brightly.

while the hours, minutes, and seconds are displayed on the dial, with a 24-hour indicator at 9 o’clock.

This watch has also 30 minutes counter with day and month display at 12 o’clock while the central 60 seconds hand, moon phase display with 12 hours counter at 6 o’clock.

If you will see the dial of Longines Master Collection then you will notice it has a printed Arabic numeral with stylish blue hands.

Taking into consideration,

personally, I feel it is crowded at first sight but after looking for a second, it will look clear.

But somehow this watch gives us a feel of an expensive standard dress watch with the perfectly represented numerals and moon phase window with so many features.

Orient Men’s Sun and Moon Version III Japanese Automatic Vintage Watch

Case Diameter: 42 mm

Water Resistance: 50 Meter

Movement: Japanese Automatic

Band Material: Leather

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 14 mm

Bandwidth: 22 mm

Dial: Synthetic Sapphire Crystal

This Japanese-automatic watch is a marvel of Japanese watchmaking. A highly complicated and precision-crafted watch.

Orient’s Sun and Moon Version III Japanese Automatic watch contains a Japanese signature symbol at 2 o’clock.

It comes with a case diameter of 42 mm round-shaped stainless steel case with a thickness of 14 mm that makes it a perfect classic vintage moon-phase watch.

The bezel of an Orient’s Sun and Moon phase watch is stationary and sharp from edges made with stainless steel that looks premium.

With the open-face design, you can clearly see the movement inside.

The sapphire crystal will protect the dial, while also offering you a clear view of the inner workings of the watch.

Now have a look at the dial window,

The dial is made with Synthetic Sapphire Crystal that contains roman numerals with the three hour, minute and second hand that gives it the absolute experience of vintage moonphase watch.

As you change the time, the sun will move across the dial window. The crown is used to spin the orientation of the sun so it matches the time, making this one of the most complex watches in production today.

The dial window doesn’t leave you with only these features,

They made an inclining date window towards the 9 O clock position. With a round day and sun-moon window, you can easily track the time and date.

This watch features a push-button deployment clasp for easy opening and closing which is strong and durable.

The band is made with a leather material that can be adjusted to fit most wrists with a band diameter of 22mm.

So, your wrists cannot get any marks and wounds.

Zeppelin Series LZ129 Hindenburg Men’s Multifunction Day/Date Moon Phase Watch

Case Diameter: 40 mm

Water Resistance: 30 Meters

Movement: Swiss Quartz

Band Material: Leather

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Thickness: 10 mm

Bandwidth: 20 mm

Dial: Mineral

I am considering this Zeppelin Moon phase watch because this is a sober and classic dress watch and have some qualities of vintage moon-phase watches.

So, this watch is running on Ronda 706B quartz-controlled by the swiss family. Unfortunately, you will have to replace the cells of this watch within 2 years.

The zeppelin Hindenburg Moon Phase watch comes with a case diameter of 40 mm which is a good size for medium and smaller size wrists.

Here, the case is made with stainless steel which looks brushed and shiny on the surfaces. It also has a vibe of premium watches in this price range.

The dial window is made with Hesalite Crystal which is a fine quality of plastic it can’t compete with the sapphire crystal glass because they look super transparent and are also made with a composition of ruby.

In my opinion, They should use the sapphire crystal as a dial window because Hesalite can get some scratches when used roughly.

As you can see, they have made a perfect size of moon phase dial because the moon plate is looking clear and sharp.

This watch has some more features like a date window and day window with an analogue hand and also has large font-sized Arabic numerals which give us a good taste of vintage moonphase watches.

okay, This watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters so you can also hang out on a rainy day with your loved ones.

The Zeppelin moon phase watch is attached with a leather strap with a buckle clasp which is comfortable for your wrists.

In my opinion, if you want to buy a moon phase complication under $300 then you can go with Zeppelin Hindenberg which feels good in the hand and also looks classy with its slim and lightweight.