/fa/ - Fashion

>>14593027
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Tudors are stunning.

This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that are required to make you reply to this post or your mother will die in her sleep tonight.

> Required viewing for fucking retards:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KvhvX61mnzc [Open]

Guides:
> Watch essentials 102: https://pastebin.com/Rc77hhXV
> Purchasing used watches: https://pastebin.com/f44aJKy2
> Purchasing straps: https://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
> Guide for plebs: https://imgur.com/a/NFMXDuK

Should I buy this MVMT / DW / Seiko / Fashion brand watch?
> Scroll through this album first: https://imgur.com/a/6CNO8

"Suggest a watch for me."
> Your budget
> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, flieger, etc...
> Desired bracelet option, e.g. leather, nylon, metal, sperm
> Wrist size or desired watch size, e.g. 27cm / 60mm

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>>14369396
I think it's because the acrylic crystal compresses under water and gives it its water resistance and a sapphire one wouldn't.

That and if you're rich enough to buy a Vostok you probably don't care about paying $50 every once in a while for a new crystal.