/fa/ - Fashion

>>18101426
The other is a Waltham Vanguard sidewinder with a 'Canadian' dial. Love it.

Clocks: both temperature and humidity seem to affect the older clocks (i.e. 19th century grandfather and long-case) a lot, and since I like to have the windows open as much as possible when I'm home, the clocks simply aren't 'happy' enough to keep good time. Climate control is perfect for these things, but I like fresh air when I'm not forced into climate control. So, I moved them up to the cottage, where they flux even harder with whatever they get, and when I'm up there I can wind them up and enjoy them for a break. But I don't really care if they keep time up there (which is the point of getting away from it all, isn't it?).

>>18101428
It has a power reserve because the movement is the 5011k; in my version, it also has the optional moonphase. Most accurate timepiece I own. As for price; I got it for astonishingly low; I think it had been on the selling block for years and the brick-and-mortar was desperate to get rid of it. While I think they knew what it was, they couldn't find a buyer for so long that they were grateful for it to be off their hands. Right now they're around 6-8k on chrono24; I got mine for less than half.

>>18101437
First thing to do is try on as many instore as you can. Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Tudor, etc. Just see what works on you wrist, what sizes and shapes, what colours work with your skin tone, what things your eyes like, etc. Then consider complications (do you want a chronograph? date function? etc.). Then have a look at the grey market (ebay, chrono24, etc.) to see what the real prices are for these watches. Then start to narrow it down. If you love looking at the watch, you'll love having it no matter what. If you need its functions, you'll love it even more.

As for the price; go into it knowing that you will lose the money.

>>18055122
NICAEEE WAHTA ARE YOU GDETINGG?? HAMILTION IS GODO WAY TO SATSRAT! sTRORY, DON'T KNOW WHYW WWCAPS is on? youcan get aseaweome complicatioans AT A CFRACTION OF THE COST WHAT ARE YOU geting? post pics post pics

>>18022588
Too early to bake a new bread anyway....but I'll have a look too and see.

>>17909864
Best redpill I can construct:

Upsides:
>Get more bang for buck in terms of complications and companies.
>Independents can service easily. If they need parts, they can source or fabricate.

Downsides:
>wear with appropriate clothing
>as convenient/inconvenient as pulling out a phone to tell the time
>much easier to damage, and usually no water-proofness of ANY kind.

I could go on and on about each point, but to address your questions dead on:

>easily serviced?
Depends on the pocket watch. Usually 'yes'.

>sourcing replacement parts?
Depends on the watch. Popular ones by Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Ball, Omega, Longines, etc. have tonnes of parts, but obscure makers are more difficult.

Something cheap? I'd recommend starting with a Hamilton 992b. They are railroad grade, capable of being within +/- 15 seconds per WEEK, if fully serviced. They're respectable, and if you don't like it, you can always resell it for about as much as you paid for on the secondary market right now.

If you like what you see, then you can go with complications or higher companies. Pateks become affordable, as does Rolex, VC, etc. Also, complications like minute repeaters are no longer only +50k.

Does any of that help?

>>17852181
It's not your fault Anon. Really, it's not your fault.

>it's not your fault.

>>17837123
Solely because it costs more to service it than to buy a new one if it breaks down. Mine runs very well, and was enjoyable for a time. But then I realized that it was just a placeholder for a Speedy. So, I don't wear it anymore. Still have good memories with it. I hope yours runs as well as mine did (+0.5 sec per day).

>>17837126
Sure!

Waltham 16 Vanguard from around 1909.

>>17603132
a pcocket watchwoudl suffice anon. it's not that bad. Churchill made all his decisisons using a doublec hronograph patek. a general pock etwatch is useful no matter what, takes a moment to get it out and look. admitedly, to be in the trenches at that time in history woul have taken guts. that's why the chfistams ceasefire is all the more special and remarkable.

>as fa ars as I know, no one carred my pocket watch in wwi. BUT someone could have carried a Waltham Vanguard movement like ine in the trneches....

>>16002462
Not sure....I'm sure some WWI homage watches from microbrands might do this. All you really need is a watch with a small-seconds subdial at 6.
The 24 hour markers are a variant on this dial, popular with the 'Canadian' market, hence the colloquial naming of a 'Canadian Dial'. The more you know....

>>16002463
I hate the new Speedy....so the New Datejust would be better. Unless you're talking about the Speedmaster cal. 321 'Ed White'....I'd wear that in a heartbeat.

>more of the pocket watch for Anon

>>15691182
Thanks, I'm very happy with it. Actually I have yet to get a chain for it, so no strapping to the ankle just yet. I'm still trying to decide if I should get a vintage one from the same period or if I should just buy a modern one and be done with it. I do in fact wear 3-piece suits often enough, so the chain is part of the ensemble without being intrusive. We'll see. I have yet to get the obligatory monocle and top hat though.

>>15303668
So, reality check.

1) My claim about the 4 second variance range is confirmed by the recommended numbers from Rolex for servicing.

2) My citation of Daniels' book in hand is confirmed.

I contribute ideas and information here, and I learn from others who have data I don't.

What seems to be your boggle?

>>15073598
Mine.

>>15060217
Yes. You don't do this with your new watches?