GO Senator Calendar Week VS JLC Ultrathin Moon VS IWC Portifino 8 Day Power Reserve

[timeshifter]

HI,

I am a novice to fine watches and hope the forum can help guide me in choosing a watch to receive as a wedding gift.

I am debating among the GO Senator Calendar week, the JLC Ultrathin Moon and the IWC Portifino 8 Day Power Reserve.
All feature in-house movements with the former 2 being automatic and the latter being a manual wind.
Case diameter is 40 mm for the GO, 39 mm for the JLC and 45 mm for the IWC.

I am most interested in a classic styled dress watch that will age gracefully with me...I'm in my mid-30s now.

I would appreciate any input regarding the above 3 watches as well as any other watch options in this price range.

Many Thanks,

[Nishant]

If u want v classic, go JLC ...! If u wish for a touch of versatility, u could take IWC bearing in mind that its 8 day movt does count lower than JLC and GO in it's finish and timekeeping ... Personally, for that monii, I would be looking at JLC master control chrono or GO navi worldview ..

[mleok]

Just to give people a visual sense of the watches we're talking about here, these are some nice photos of the candidates.


Glashutte Original Senator Calendar Week



Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultrathin Moon



IWC Portofino 8 Day Power Reserve

For me, I like the clean, elegant dial of the JLC Ultrathin Moon, the other watches just seem a bit busy in comparison. The big date and big month on the GO dominates the dial too much for a classically styled dress watch, and the 45mm size of the IWC prevents it from serving as a dress watch in any capacity.

[Renisin]

Going strickly by looks, the only real choice is the JLC! There you have it,imho!

[Nishant]

for once we agree on something, Brothaa ;)
JLC ...

Going strickly by looks, the only real choice is the JLC! There you have it,imho!

[blakey]

Classy look wise JLC. But I will take IWC as I love manuals. =)

[metallic]

I love GO watches but I would not purchase the calendar week unless you have a specific need to know the calendar week. Some industries such as auto manufacturing rely on calendar weeks. Stick with complications that are useful to you.

[crasnavad]

They are all beautiful watches but my pick would be the JLC. It is timeless elegance pure class!

[jb68902]

Glashutte makes some beautiful watches, however, JLC still has the lead. I especially like the Ultra Thin moon. This a great watch and one of the best dress watches out there right now.

[timeshifter]

Thanks guys for your input.
Thanks also to mleok for uploading the photos of the watches.

Although I generally like the look and size of the GO, I have no need for the calendar week complication, and for that reason I too am favoring the JLC.

Are there any others you would recommend in this price range?

Thanks Again,