/fa/ - Fashion

>>13103273

>>13103294
Of course it's a Russian, lmao.

>>13103347
Хaхa

I still like this a lot, bought it last spring. Just wish it was thinner.

>>13103294
Temporal fissure

Anyone want to front me 12 grand?

Thoughts on Panda Speedy? Graduating uni in a few months and would like to pick up a Speedy as a gift.

Why are wristwatches such a meme chad accessory? Even in porn the guy will be butt ass naked but have a giant wrist fedora on.

>>13103548
Since when you watch haters call them a “chad meme”? Weren’t they “wrist fedoras”?

>>13103458
Чтo?

>>13103561
Ignore that and explain my original question. Why are people drawn so into big gaudy wrist watches? Who even uses wrist watches anymore? Do you need to adorn every part of your body with something fashionable?

>>13103566
>Why are people drawn so into big gaudy wrist watches?
That’s just normies and their trends nowadays. Real watch people do love rather small and understated mechanical watches. I personally only wear <38mm.

>>13103469
that's not a current bezel, what is the story of this one ?

>>13103902
>>13103902

Rolex Thunderbird from 03' with 18k white gold bezel

>>13103434
Name?

This is my watch.

There are many watches like it, but this one is mine.

>>13103294
Never understood why are these watches so popular. Their designs are awfully ugly.

>>13103902
It’s a fake mishmash

>>13104077
They aren’t popular at all, it’s a meme. Go to any watch forum, he’ll go to the Russian brand wus forum and nobody talks about these.

Silver/blue?

>>13104210
Or silver/gold?

>>13104210
>>13104213
Definitely blue. The silver/gold looks too much like it's trying to be a Rolex, and a style of Rolex favored by fat old guys at that.

>>13103535
Speedy is always a fantastic choice. What makes you want to go with the Panda? Anything aside from the colour scheme?

Always preferred the normal configuration myself, though I wish I could get a hold of a cal. 321.

Congrats on graduation...you might want to hold off on getting a watch though unless you have a guaranteed job coming out.

>>13104338
I do like the normal one, the color scheme of the panda just caught my eye / differentiated it. Money isn't a huge issue, looking to spend max 4k and a family member might pitch in.

>>13104102
>>13104102

look up Rolex Thunderbird...google is your friend.

There are a number of variations of the Speedy...have you stopped by a dealer yet?
With the normal one you've got the traditional hesalite crystal vs. the sapphire sandwich, they have a 1957 reissue (sadly not with the original movement but simply with the original casing and numberical markers), there are different sizes, different movements (there's an automatic version with the co-axial...the proportions are slightly off on this one but it's still a good watch), and of course they have the one with extra complications (moon-phase and date). They've also got a brown faced speedmaster, and they have all the special issue Speedmasters as well (mission patches on the second-hand dial).

There's a lot to choose from. Not that the Panda is a bad choice, but for 4000 or under you've got a LOT of choice. If it sings to you when you put it on your wrist, then you know it's the right one...so try out a bunch and see what you think.

Also, if you go with the speedmaster make sure you buy it WITH the stainless steel bracelet. You can always buy a leather strap later on, but you don't want to get it with only a leather strap and then regret it and have to buy the bracelet after.

>my daily wear, but it's in the shop for servicing. Love the watch...but I hate servicing. Pain in the ass...

>>13103535
Speedys are the new SKX

>>13104445
The Panda looks a lot more like the Daytona

>>13103273
Where did you get the strap OP?

>>13104580
Servicing the automatics is a pain... specially considering the full service for the quartz version including the change of hands, crown, relume etc at Omega is like only 80€ every 4 years or so.

New bracelet for my everyday wear. I needed something more robust and easy to keep clean than leather.

>>13104013
Tissot Tradition Chronograph, default color and strap, there are few others.

What are you boys wearing today?

Jelly much

what is the doc marten of watches?

that is to say, what wristwatch completes the 80s British punk look?

>>13106347
F91

>>13103581
And its still too big for your wrist

>>13103919
thx i like it

>>13105899
so do you prefer quartz over auto ?
I'm a watchmaker, so I'm not judging, or maybe a little.

>>13103273
saving up for this

>>13106117
That's beautiful man...always loved that generation of Constellation.

>>13105899
Yeah, but it had to be done. I'm convinced the mainspring detached from the movement, so it wasn't working anyway. But Omega has been raising the price of servicing almost every 2 years now where I am, so I had to get it done before it became prohibitively expensive. I know a lot goes into it, and hopefully the end result is worth it (I'm convinced it is) but lately money has been tighter than before, so I have had to take these kinds of things into consideration. I love wearing it, and I've worn it through the most important points in my life so far. But the economy just isn't doing well for me...such is life.

The quartz version is cool, though in all honesty it never appealed to me because I like to hear the sound of the mechanism. What made you go with that choice, if I may ask?

>>13104063
Hamilton Khaki is a good choice.Shame it is only water resistant to 50m aka you cannot even splash it.

>>13106117
What a beauty.

>>13105931
Wish this was 2mm smaller. Pretty.

>>13104735
Simple and clean Omega, can't go wrong.

>>13104210
This one. Silver and Gold is cool but could also come off as tizzy.

>>13103535
Stunning

>>13103434
Nice.

Vintage King Seiko Chronometer on Eulit Perlon today.

>>13106479
I like autos better in a way; but i have ended owning more quartz (including solars, eco drives and kinetics) than mechanics. In fact of my 4 watch current rotation only one is mechanic. Im trying to figure how to switch to a 2 mechanics and 2 quartz combination without losing too much practicality.

Quartzs are always ready, more accurate, easier and cheaper to service, more dependable... Mechanics are more like art to me.

>>13107134
I love my Seamaster 300m quartz due to:

- General quartz advantages as stated. Mine is running +1 second a week too.
- Its thinner than the auto, hence more versatile/dressy and comfortable.
- Its the real version used in Goldeneye, so the true first Bond Omega.

>>13107336
Nice piece

>>13107134
>>13107496
You can see how the Omega in Goldeneye is quartz, since the dial lacks the line of text that says "chronometer" present in the automatic model (the dial of quartz has three lines of text and the automatic four).

>>13106671
buddy of mine had one. It has a Chinese clone movement and broke within a year. beautiful dial however.

>>13106117
Stunning anon.

>>13107526
Whats the second knob on the 11 o clock used for?

>>13106117

Name?

Trying to decide between these 3. Leaning towards the last one because it's cheaper and would look acceptable in most situations. Is #2 too flashy/old timer looking? Could I wear it on a night out in say either tshirt or button up and jeans? I work in software so definitely not there. I like 2 and could afford it, but it's maybe too much until I can get the rest of the lifestyle to go along with it.

>25
>tall skelle mode
>wear a button up to go out, even work though I don't have to
>work in software
>live with parents and drive a camry - cashed out biz gains with the explicit intention of buying something nice and a little show offy. I'm otherwise a cheap bastard

>>13107641
oops
>wear a button up *even to work* though I don't have
So I'm already slightly over dressed compared to the heard

>>13107641
>>13107648
Also it's my first watch, besides a digital timex

3 would be the most versatile

1 is the most "iconic"

Though I'm not really impressed by anything JLC makes

>>13107553
Helium release valve. It has to be open to decompress if you have been in an helium rich pressurized environment (saturation deep underwater facility, suit or vehicle).

Nobody is going to use it ever.

>>13107666
Yeah I think I will get #3, I want to actually wear it and don't want to look like a tryhard. I like that even the nice and obviously fancy JLCs still have a simple look to them. I kind of like the sleeper aspect.

God damn though something about #2 is so appealing. The gold with leather straps seems just the right combination of flash and modest. But I think I'd worry too much about damaging it, looking like a fag, or outdoing a superior.

>>13107775
Id go full Geophysic true second. Most usable and understated Jaeger i think. Antimagnetic, luminova, date and... dead seconds complication (you can pass it as a Casio dress quartz xD).

Love it.

>>13106468
what the fug >:DDDDD

Will a 41mm watch be too large for if my wrists are 6 3/4 inches? I just measured and 41mm is almost the entire top of my wrist.

>>13107640
Omega Constellation. The reference is 168.004.

>>13106117

>>13108128

Thinking of buying an intra-matic (38mm), is it any good and can anyone recommend good watch webshops in eu.

>>13108168
Its pretty good, since it uses the slimmer than usual ETA2892 i think. But no seconds hand, which makes my anxious (autism maybe) because you have to hear the ticking to know if its running or not.

My current collection.

>>13108300
Close up on the Omega

>>13108300
Actually, I've swapped the grey for the black since this picture. I made around £300 on buying and selling the "Ripley" so basically got this watch for completely free.

FA or not?

Which of these would work as a manual labor working mans watch? The Seiko or Orient?

1/3 white face

>>13108410
Black face

2/3

>>13108415
Seiko

3/3

>>13108410
>manual labor
g shock, ironman, f91, etc
"tool" automatics are a myth

>>13104063
>50m of water resistance
hon hon

>>13106671
friend has one. it's pretty nice for a quartz

>>13103273
>TOSSIT

>>13108410
neither movement is really up to that task + the sapphire crystal on the seiko would probably explode.

you'd probably get away with a diver

>>13108590
if it was a modern one i'd agree but the vintage ones were solid, everyday watches.

>>13107641
left is more versatile.
right looks like a timex
center is.. striking.

Cop or not?

>>13108410
What kind of manual labour? Are you wearing the watch during work?

Probably no dress watch would qualify for use during it.

>>13108557
But digital isnt always the best option. Most of the time yes, but not always.

>>13108754
Id go for a Schaumburg Gnomonik.

>>13108845
>Schaumburg Gnomonik.
Well it is twenty times the price...

>>13108882
For a reason probably.

>>13108804
Back of a store assembling furniture and lifting boxes etc etc. Nothing too dirty. I will be wearing the watch during work since we can’t have phones and there’s no wall clocks. I see, I will keep looking. Thank you.

My current bae

>>13109038
Id go gshock. But i understand you want something more fancy, automatic etc that can serve as your only watch.

Inside the Orient range you have the Mako Ray. Choose a black or blue one and buy a couple straps for it (a zulu for work at least). That would do nicely being a diver with day and date complication, afordable and life lasting.

>>13108300
TGV is your main influence isn't he

>>13108318
Absolutely fucking horrendous. Watches made by fashion houses are 100 percent pure dog shit.

>>13108420
None of these are a 'working mans' watch, get a field watch or a diver. For your price bracket look at the Seiko SRP777, Seiko SKX007/009, Seiko Sumo, Orient Mako, Hamilton Khaki Mechanical. But if you are REALLY set on one of those get the Seiko Sarb.

>>13109269
Cute

>>13108577
Hamilton's website says the 38mm Khaki is 100m water resistant.

I don't know where the 50m meme is coming from.

>>13109272
>But i understand you want something more fancy, automatic etc that can serve as your only watch.
Yes, exactly! Divers aren’t quite my cup of tea. But thank you again for your help and recommendations.

>>13109370
Thank you for your response. I’ll take your advice and will look into more field watches. I think this looks quite nice. Thanks!

>>13109578

Good value prop that Seiko 5, but do yourself a favor and throw the strap in the bin as soon as you get it and put it on a decent canvas or nylon strap!

>>13108410

Those are dress watches, negro

Try a Timex Expedition or SNK809

>>13107775
>sleeper aspect
Go IWC instead

effay ladies' watches? pic related is from TID.
I want something minimal. no DW.

>>13110641
Seiko Chariot
Tissot Everytime
Seiko Dolce or Seiko Exceline series watches
Junghans Max Bill

>>13110679
The junghans is gorgeous, unisex etc (i love it) BUT it is also very easy to damage with its domed exposed plexi, non water resistant, all polished slim case... not a deal breaker but worth taking into account for everyday use.

>>13110641
Budget?

>>13110694
Well you can get that and something cheap like a pope casio.

>>13110646
How much did you pay?

There is nothing beautiful about it, but if it is well priced it looks like a good beater.

Simple for today.

>decent diver or chronograph style
>quartz or mechanical
>enough WR for swimming
>not solar
>not massive
>under 300 us dollars

What can I get with this criteria?

>>13110719
Casio Duro. Save your money for something better in the future.

>>13110719

Seiko SKX007
Seiko SKX009
Seiko SRP777
Seiko SRP775
Seiko Monster
Orient Ray
Orient Mako
Tissot Seastar
Citizen NH8381-12L


Some pretty stock standard quality dive watches.

>>13110679
thanks I'll check them out

>>13110697
not more than 200€

>>13110757
Thats a tight budget. Discard the Junghans Max Bill.

You are mostly restricted to japanese brands or Swatch. Id unironically have a look at Swatch automatics.

>>13110793
The ham wrist returns

>>13110793
some post the doraemon edit

>>13110804
>>13110802
I wear it everyday at gym

>>13110777
these were the shit so long ago

>>13110777
Looking for a minimal design

>>13110867
There are more minimalistic designs in the swatch range than the pic one obviously.

>>13103294
Nice wrist fedoras.

>>13110867
girls don't give a shit about movements and houralogy

if you cop a MVMNT or DW piece of shit they'll be more impressed than seeing a panerai or a piaget on your wrist

>>13110898
Don't date trailertrash women then

>>13110867
That's not minimalist, this is.

Dieter Rams is the undisputed champion of minimalism

>>13110867
New: Jacob Jensen
Used: Ole Mathiesen, Georg Jensen

1964 hamilton aqua-date II
also my two dagaz modded seiko beaters

>>13104077
The brand has its gems.

>>13111443
Im not a Swatch fan, but pic related.

>>13108300
really unique collection

>>13106671
>>13111443
>>13111602
nice
>>13110710
looks better in pics than irl

what watch is this?

>>13111718
raketa copernicus

>>13111718
raketa, find it on fleabay
not sure if thats the brand or the model, but i was looking at them after seeing one in a thread recently

>>13111718
raketa kopernic/copernic/kopernikus/copernicus

they are pretty sought after as far as slav shitters go though

>>13111586
modern ones seem to be dogshit.

my case is fucking cut wrong + someone elses with the same case is also cut like shit.

vintage is the only way to get anything good

>>13111565
seiko's look like shit.

hamilton is nice though

>>13110710
This layout triggered me so much had to fix it. dont judge me.

>>13108754
it's a stupid fucking gimmick so that's about as much money as i'd invest into the idea

>>13111729
>>13111728
>>13111726
thanks /fa/ bros,it just so happens i live not too faf from ukraine,so shippment shouldnt be that expensive

>>13111749
Welcome.

>>13106469
>>13106469

It's nice cross between a datejust and a sub

which shoul i cop?

My cheap sekonda

>>13111734
Any vostok after 1989 is shit

Is the back /fa/ ?

>>13112893
very desu

>>13107496
All true points, of course. There are definitely advantages to quartz, which in all honesty is why I tend to prefer them for watches that are hard utility. My Seamaster just got back from servicing...fuck, the thing looks brand new. The baggie of parts they gave me back confirmed my suspicions...but I think given the number of wheels included from the movement (in addition to the normal things they always replace like gaskets and crowns), I have a feeling the movement itself may have had some corrosion too that had to be taken care of.

Bless the watchmaker who took care of it though...they even fixed the misalignment of the hour hand that I've been used to for decades.

>>13107768
It's a curious thing, actually. When I fly, I tend to open the valve if I'm changing sea-level location (like if you're flying from London to Mexico City), and I'll leave it open until I reach the hotel. Probably doesn't make a difference, but even if it did I wouldn't 'see it'. I'm sure there are some people who would use it as a utility watch...after all, the Rolex Deep Sea goes way way down, and no one complains about that. I just complain about the 'ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE' and shit all around the inside of the face...awful.

>>13112893
PP are known for having the most immaculate finished movements in the industry...usually only the watchmaker and repairman gets to see it....so it's good that you got the transparent backing (though that's not standard, is it? I was sure they were not...)

Does anyone make a 24hr analog watch?

>>13112993
Many...the most popular is probably the 24hour Breitling. I always wanted one actually.

But there are others too of course...it's as common perhaps as the tourbillon.

>>13112999
Is it true that Patek is head and shoulders above the rest of the competition? Is any other male as good as Patek, assuming money is no issue?

>>13113020
Their reputation is not without merit, but there are other makers that are as scary in terms of attention to detail.

The Grand Seiko is possibly the best entry-level mechanical you can buy. They're remarkably accurate in the long term, and priced far better than the competitors that perform as well.

Lange und Sohne is by far the best German (Saxony) brand, and they compete at the highest levels with any other watchmaker. But they're not Swiss made, so their excellent reputation is not as widely spread.

You have to understand. Before the 1970's, if you wanted a watch it had to be mechanical, therefore the market was very different in terms of watch value. You could get a good mechanical for a week's salary at a mid-level job; as an example, Omega was not a high-end luxury that it is today...it was just another watch that was reliable (like Walthams, Longines, etc.).

But when the quartz watch entered the market in the 70's, the mechanical watch makers had shitfits. You could get a watch that was more accurate, less finicky, didn't require servicing all for the fraction of the cost of a mechanical. So the Swiss watchmakers did the only thing they could; they banded together to form conglomerates, and repurposed their work for the luxury end. Instead of selling watches based on their day-to-day function, they sold them using ideas like 'legacy' or 'heritage' and other nonsense.

How can you justify to anyone that it makes sense to drop 1500+ on a watch made of stainless steel, that requires servicing every 5 years (at a hefty cost), and is less accurate day to day than a Timex that cost 5 bucks? You can't.

So, for your question, it's a tough answer. If you're paying more than 5 dollars for a watch, you're paying for a luxury. Money isn't an issue at that point. But if it were me, I'd go with Lange because I simply like their designs more. But I love Vacheron Constantin too...and the JLC Reversos...and on and on.

>>13113020

lol no. patek are good but they are heavily riding on the brand recognition. A.lange&Sonne flat out make better watches than patek. And if you go into the high end independent watch makers there are better watches like F.P.Journe or Laurent Ferrier

>>13112999
>>13112999

nice trips, I have you see the new trash Navitimer 8 collection?

>>13113066
Though I wouldn't call them 'trash', I don't particularly like the design. I think I know what they're aiming for...but their bezels make the watches look 'fat'...there's no other way to describe it.

Proportion of watch face is key to everything...when you fuck with that, you better hope that brand recognition and celebrity endorsement can save you.

Here's another beautiful Lange to counter the Breitling.

>>13113070

>>13113073
God they're beautiful...I stopped looking at them long ago, because life got in the way. God...have you seen the ones they do with the mother-of-pearl face? It's probably the only watch outside one of the limited edition chronographs from Omega that I will lust after until the day I die...

>>13113080
A closer look...fuck me.

what is this?

Considering buying this cheap watch, thoughts?

>>13113061
>A.lange&Sonne flat out make better watches than patek.
I'm not necessarily disagreeing, but I have to ask what makes you say that.

>>13113104
Me too...as much as I like Lange, the reputation I'm talking about with regard to PP is from watchmakers, not the companies or their advertising arms. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this claim. Is it based on the movement, the finishing, the jewelry, the mechanism innovations....what precisely are you quantifying this statement?

In my experience, Lange can reach PP quite easily...it's just that PP has more continuous years of development on their end, whereas Lange had to restart sometime in the late 90s I think.

>>13113107
>>13113104

It's hard to compare because they both have a wide range of models. Patek are just riding the brand name recognition lately and they have been criticised by people for releasing too many pointless models and not giving their entry level models enough care. If you look at the movement of a basic calatrava it looks the same as a jaeger lecoultre master control which is 1/5th of the price. Lange are known to give the same care for their entry level models as their high end. All their movement are made out of german silver(a mixture of metals which give it's movement a gold-like look and age better) and all lange movement are assembled into a watch, the disassembled to ensure evrything works, and then re-assembled again. Lange also offer better servicing policy where they have a master watchmaker at every one of their retail points.

Again, is hard to compare because they offer different things. Patek is said to be worth it only when you get a high complication from them, like a minute repeater, the problem is that a patek minute repeater costs north of 300. 000. Also, due to brand recognition, patek have better value retention.

But if we're talking strictly the best watch you can get for your money I think you get better watches with Lange or a F.P.Journe

>>13113092
Looks like a Cartier Tank.

>>13112041
I like my black one, I think it fits better to the eclipse motive.

>>13111718
Wtf, it feels weird knowing saved a pic of my wrist on his computer a long time ago. I even deleted that wristshot lmao.

>>13112926
>opening helium valve when switching height above the sea level

Thats completly useless. I habe carried a barometer/altimeter on board a plane many times (casio riseman) and the main pressure change is on board the plane since its not fully pressurized and the pressure inside it is equivalent of 3000m above sea level while flying at around 10000m.

But the pressure difference is still tiny compared to diving, and the seals of the watch wouldnt leak air in and out.

There is a reason its called a HELIUM valve. In the very different conditions to flying or mountaineering that the watch would experience during saturation diving the helium, which molecules are a lot tinier than the ones that compose air in the first place, will leak inside the watch due to the huge pressures of the atmosphere inside the vehicle (or whatever device you happen to be inside of). Then, when decompressing the device, if the watch doesnt decompress back at roughly the same rate it can "explode", hence the helium release valve to prevent that.

Air wont leak inside the watch at sea level, and the decompression inside the plane or going even to La Paz or Nepal wont make the watch explode due to pressure difference no way. Thats way pilit or mountaineering watches even being 20bar wr, or most pro diving timepieces, dont need a helium release valve.

>>13113425
Written on the phone, sorry for the typos.

Pilit=pilot

>>13113101
An absolute piece of shit.

What is your max budget?

What do you think about this one?

>>13113567
Cool looking, but negative displays are a poser meme thing.

>>13113449
Fucking beautiful.

>>13113538
What kind of faggy body posture is that? But this is /fa/ after all.

where do you guys buy your watches from? been looking at longislandwatch and jomashop, but jomashop seems to have an expensive shipping fee for non US shipments.

current state of the collection

>>13114241
amazon, ebay
yours are too expensive for options, but they do have variety

>>13112299
Looks like my old zenith desu
>>13114241
Seconding

>>13113449
a bit plain but that makes it a good daily wearer

hoping to get pic related once i finish my degree

>>13114241
>>13114241

Where do you live?

>>13114568
canada

>>13103273
this is probably a common question: does anyone have suggestions for a sleek and nice looking watch for relatively cheap (lets say up to $500) that wont make me look like a pseudo-rolex-wearing faggot?

>>13114604

Citizen eco-drive stiletto if you enjoy slim watches. If not, search for some seiko 5 models that you like. they're all decent but too many to name here

>>13114600
>>13114600

This forum Canadian Watch Collector is awesome. You can find some great deals on watches.

Where in Canada are you? If you're in Toronto I can suggest some local places that good for watches.
http://canwatchco.ca/forum.php

>>13114647
Thanks for the site, and I do actually live in Toronto, but every retail store I've been to sells watches ridiculously more expensive than the prices online.

First automatic

>>13114742
>>13114742

Watch Finder is a good store their online prices are high but if you go with cash and in person you can score some good deals.

Normally I go to the one at Yonge and Eglinton, John is the owner and the guy you want to talk too. Also Arniks jewelry in Mississauga has a decent selection of higher end watches that you can negotiate pricing on. Kalpesh is the guy you want to talk too.

>>13114772
Reddit watch

>>13114977
Lol. This.

Thoughts? What does /fa/ think of rectangular marks as opposed to circles for a dive watch?

>>13104210
>>13104213
Go for the blue, that shit looks clean.

The turtles are such a fantastic watch
SKX replacement? Only time will tell

>>13115142
Do you post this in every thread?

Its fine, nothing amazing about the watch, it is decent enough. Not the Seiko Diver I would personally pick but still good.

Change that meme strap though.

>>13111586
This actually looks quite nice.

>>13114977
Look guys, I’m spouting “reddit” at something I don’t like! Am I cool yet?

>>13115171
Lol, insecure. Take you $70 dollar shitter up throw it in the Toilet mate

are auction sites selling watches legit? I see lots of supposedly expensive watches but with really low bids

>>13115294
Says the guy who instead of contributing to the thread, or have any sort of constructive criticism, has to try and shit on other people’s things to feel superior. I never claimed it to be an amazing, or an expensive watch. I was just saying it’s my first automatic. Have fun being salty about other people enjoying things, friend ;^)

>>13113425
Of course it is useless, but allow me the room to imagine, for god's sake! Many watches will never see the functions they are built with (as much as I enjoy the ProPlof it'll never be attached to a deep sea hard body diving suit, nor will any Speedmaster I own ever go into outer space)...the way I see it, I might as well allow myself some make-believe.

I am well aware of the actual reason for the Helium valve, though I'm glad you wrote it out so others would understand why it's necessary for deep sea habitation environments.

It is interesting though to consider the watchmaking habits that seemed to spring out of the quartz revolution....right now there are many brands that have at least one model that is overengineered for the usage of a human being. I sometimes wonder if it's like other overengineered things (I'm thinking Canada Goose jackets, which seem to be everywhere these days even though most countries I've seen them being worn in don't go below minus 10C)...that there's a certain segment of the population that 'feel safe' with something overengineered, and are willing to pay money for it.

I'm not worried, as an example, that my Seamaster will take on water at any point. If I wear it in seawater, I rinse it off with fresh after, and if it's in the pool, I do the same (for the chlorine). Other than that, it's a normal watch. Even the Speedmaster is supposed to be okay for the swimming pool, though most people I know wouldn't dare wear it.

I'm glad it's back from servicing though. Do you have one as well?

>>13114772
Congrats man. How's it holding up in terms of accuracy? My first auto gained 20 seconds every day, no matter what...but it didn't matter. It was my first, and will always be that. I wear it once in a while, but to be honest it's too ugly to post here...lol

>>13115360
Here is my constructive criticism,

Welcome to watch collecting autist,

You should have spent an extra 120 dollars and gotten yourself a half decent mechanical watch such as a Hamilton Khaki Mechanical, Seiko Turtle, Seiko SKX, Orient Mako, Orient Ray, Orient Bambino or some other meme watch.

You don't have to spend huge to have a cool collection.

Keep that one as a reminder of your noob collecting days.

>>13107641
Get yourself a rolex oyster perpetual 39 or a rolex submariner no-date if that is the case.

For your first and only watch, and considering you are a young bloke, I would suggest something more reliable than a jlc.

Sure, they are great, love the brand, but they are not for the guy needing a daily watch, a rolex on the other hand, will stay on your wrist no matter what, it's not afraid of water, or going hunting, hiking or running, a rolex goes everywhere with you, and still ticks when you need it to, I would never have a moonphase jlc as my only watch, and to be fair, not any of those.

A good pre-owned OP 39 will be cheap and no one will be able to tell it did not come from the boutique (if you're into that), and then, invest the rest of the money on leaving your parents house, it's time already.

>>13111602
I disagree, if you're going swatch route, the sistem 51 probably is the coolest one out there (aside from the tresor magique, I actually love that).

If you're getting one, I'd go for the hodinkee vintage 84, can't get better than that as a minimalistic design, it really is the only brand new swatch worth getting.

>>13112893
5167A-001?

One of the coolest summer watches out there, this screams class, it screams good taste, it's something you would find in the wrist of a man driving a 981 boxster spyder in monaco, it's just that cool, the only thing cooler than that would be one with a green strap, or even better, a fucking tiff & co travel time, absolutely gorgeous, that's the watch I'll wear as a daily beater if I ever really make it in life (being the guy in monaco).

>>13113104
Well, you can always have your opinion, some people might say that based on all the history of patek, it is a better brand, and they make better watches.

I'm not saying I disagree, I really like pp, but I'm tired (4:00am here) and don't feel like going on a rant comparing the two brands, but, i'll say one thing.

TRIPLE SPLIT.

You see, that right there, those two words, they mean too much, technically, als is YEARS ahead of patek as of right now, so I can see why some people would say that they are a better brand, that is, obviously, if we are speaking about movements and complications, so it all depends really on what the topic is specifically, and how you look at it.

But, having been on this market for quite some time now, I do think this is a very strong argument to why the germans are doing better than the swiss in terms of innovation in haute horlogerie.

$150 USD for a used vintage watch. Give me some recommendations for some cheap thrills.

>bestselling watch over rolex

can't wait to use this as car keys, house keys, work badge, wallet, and phone

>>13110793
Old stale bread

I already own a SKX007 and want to get another dive watch. Where do I go from here?

>>13115951
Budget? Brand Preferences? What direction do you want your collection to go in?

>>13115961
>Budget
around the same price $100-400 but cheaper is better
>Brand preferences
any established as long as the brand is not those nonames that just appear and disappear on ebay
>direction
another dive watch

>>13115966
Seiko SRP 777 Turtle- 44mm wears smallers, automatic movement, step up from the SKX

Steinhart OVM 42mm- automatic, swiss, good quality 'homage' submariner watch

Orient Mako or Orient Ray- similar specs, size and quality to the Seiko SKX

Hamilton Khaki King

>>13115403
I am the same guy (the one with the quartz 300m) ;-)

>>13115898
Putting all the eggs in the same basket, being it as fragile and battery dependant as iStuff is doesnt sound like a good idea to me.

>>13115966
In th same price range you aint getting anything better than the SKX...

Id go for something more playful for days off, summer etc like an orange dial Mako Ray. You can too consider a Luminox if it fits your style; would be handy for the dayoff wstch to be quartz so you dont need to set it every weekend. And you get a quite different watch with tritium etc.

I gave my orange Mako Ray with orange zulu to my dad for the beach and vacation and he loves it. (Not mine in pic)

>>13115835
Search the market for older seiko or citizen upper range quartzs if that style suits you.

>>13115991

>>13115966
Man up and get a fucking Vostok Amphibia.

>>13104077
They weren't initially intended to be designed beautifully. Watches from Vostok were made primarily for function using cheap parts. Design/looks were finished after the product was "good" enough.

>>13104735
Most beautiful watch in this thread

>>13108300
>diver with leather strap
>kys

>>13114772
Model/ ID?

>>13110731
Great watch, but it is massive. 44mm, isn't it?

>>13115410
Almost all of those watches look ugly besides the bambino. Kill you’reself you mongrel autist.

>>13111443
Dieter Rams was more a functionalist than a minimalist.

>>13109364
First time I heard of him was when I was researching the SCED. I find him to be a try-hard cunt.

>>13116682
I get this a lot. I don't dive, I don't care. But I also don't really like this watch any more. I'm selling all of these watches except for the Omega and getting a Seiko 5 with a NATO strap to simplify my life.

Pls no bully for dusty tablet. R8 would be appreci8'd m8's.
>>13103469
Oh hey Anon, it's you again.
>>13103535
I wouldn't, they kinda look like a Daytona in that colour scheme, and it just throws me the fuck off. Get a regular one, but please show wristpics. Don't buy one if you're a skeleton or it won't look right.
>>13104210
Blue, the gold is too pajeet, and that's coming from someone who owns a two-tone watch.
>>13104735
I dig it. Not usually a huge Omega fan either. Would cop.
>>13106117
Pic related.
>>13107641
Get the alarm watch(?) on the far right. I'd recommend a vintage Tudor Advisor over it any day though.
>>13108318
No, never.

>>13109370
The Issey Miyake is actually made by Seiko.

>>13110777
>Id unironically have a look at Swatch automatics.

these are probably good if you want a cheap but quality automatic/skeleton. avoid their garbage loud ass ticking quartz trash though.

Do you guys actually think Rolex is /fa/? I can't think of anything less /fa/ unless it's something subtle like a Railmaster.

>>13116690

Typical autist behavior, prefers the bambino to a decent dive or field watch. When you have finished jizzing your pants over your $70 seiko 5 come play in the big boy area

>>13116812
Glad to hear you say that, he is a pleb

>>13116816
That ring is disgusting, the watch is not.

>>13116830
I stand by what I said, the watch is dogshit

>>13116841
Did you stumble into this thread by accident? Go back to your Daniel Wellington

>>13117009
Has that been redialled or is that just the quality of finish?

thoughts ?

>>13116841
Day date looks ok, I don't know much about watches but purely looks wise I like Lange and not much else but price wise I am sad.

>>13117033
eh

>>13117024
It's just how it is.

>>13117038
eh what ?

>>13117041
It is kind of a nothing to me, what sort of piece are you looking for in particular?

>>13117039
The only thing I don't like is the lume, otherwise it is cool. Looks better in photos not as close up

good or not ?

>>13117045
>what sort of piece are you looking for in particular?
divers but for some reason I love lollipop second hands

>>13117024
Matter of preference, my guy.

>>13107336
beautiful watch, and a great strap too. so much better than the nato meme

Trying to buy my first watch
I was all set to buy pic related for $7k, but then after I order (and take my money) they tell me it won't be available for several months.
Am I not supposed to buy directly or somthing?
Any reccs for something similar?
Kind of got cold feet on the price too, don't know if I actually want to spend that much, but idk I did budget it already. Am I going over or under for a quality but simple/casual watch?

>>13103273
no pics but for me it's Seiko automatic for formal settings and a Traser H3 elsewhere

>>13114358
isnt that an expensive rolex on the right

>>13117122
No buy a Rolex Explorer.

>>13117713
I just can't get over the stupid peace sign on the hour hand

>>13117732
Datejust or Oyster Perpetual

>>13110641
I really like Skagen.

>>13118153
I just bought one about a month ago on a whim and was more than surprised at the quality of them despite how skinny they are

So I'm choosing between the two Turtles which should I get?

Baby Turtle
>wears better for me
>not a fan of the case or design at all
>color selection is limited

Turtle
>iconic
>a bit too large
>unnecessary day complication just the date is fine

>>13112926

Nigger are you serious most Pateks have display backs.

>>13113020

Absolutely not. IMO most high end independent brands are miles ahead.

>>13117122

JLC is my fav brand but they definitely dropped the ball with the Polaris collection.

So unimaginative and boring.

>>13118249
what do you expect from the watchmaker whose claim to fame is LUL YOU CAN FLIP THE WATCH

>>13117122
>>13118249
It reminds me of a Seiko, and not really in a good way.

I second the Explorer vote, but if the "Mercedes" hand is a killer, maybe a Tudor Ranger or an Omega Aqua Terra? Both of those have the side benefit of costing you half of what the JLC does, too.

Guys I know jack shit about watches and desu they dont really interest me aside from a few /fa/ ones like orient and timex. My question is -are vostok watches good? It will be my first watch that I buy but I dont want to waste my money.

>>13118586
>first watch
>want value for money

Seiko or Orient

>>13118593
All right thanks Im gonna go with orient. Mostly because I dont like a single watch from seiko.

how fa is this watch?

Invicta 9212

>>13118703
>Nice Rolex du- oh it's just a fake

>>13116816
AHAHAHAHA, UR DABLED IS DUSDY U DIRDY SHID :DDDD
oh jk, u said no bully. looks nice. nice ring and watch combo like that.

>>13118162
I have three of them, and want more. The quality for price is fantastic. Related pic is my first one have this black one at home. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYSYDXS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_IO0CAb48BWVY2

>>13118935
Oops forgot pic

>>13118941
Hoomygod sorry I'm a faggot phone poster rn

>>13118701
It's pretty, under 42mm, and a LeCoultre, so you know it's good.

>>13118153
nice
>>13118945
a bit granny-esque, but you could pull if off I'm sure; what's the top dial for?

any love for russian prolewatches?

>>13103471
Not for that

>>13118610
Seiko is the goat.

>>13107641
1st if you are considering cost maybe avoid jlc

>>13117016
Playing make believe and escapism is a common autistic trait. If you arent diving 100m into the ocean or in the military don’t get either, you retarded mallninja. Orient is the best choice from your autistic list.

Left I bought years ago and still love, still my casual/weekend watch.

Right my gf got me for Christmas for a work watch, since I gotta wash my hands like 50 times a night and also need to know what date it is which is something I never cared much about in previous jobs.
>tfw I work night shift and the date changes gradually over like a 2hr period rather than just clicking over at midnight

>>13118701
handsome

>>13119120
Typical autist response. You are aware that a watch with 50 metres water resistance isn't even advised to be worn while washing your hands?

This whole autistic response of you must be a diver to wear a dive watch is retarded.

I'm glad my list appeased you somewhat, even if you chose the most autistic choice of them all.

Btw, good banter, I am enjoying the back and forth you gigantic autistic fuck.

>>13103471
>3 different fonts
>Roman and Arabic numerals
bleghh
>>13103535
its okay I guess, do you really like chronos? If you only have enough for one watch Id pick something simpler and more versatile, Speedy will likely hold its value tho.
>>13103581
sell it and get a ladies tank. even 38mm is to big for you.
>>13104063
I cant tell if its the lighting but change the strap, it looks cheap. love that dial.
>>13104580
>>13104735
>seamaster
fucking why?
>>13105931
Love the bracelet, love the dial, if only the logo was just a little smaller.
>>13106117
gorgeous, the strap is perfect too.
>>13106468
I remember when I was 13 and wanted to get a knockoff of this.
>>13107336
nice
>>13107641
go with the Master Ultra Thin moon, but with silver dial. the other two are less versatile.
Even better look at the Master Date in stainless. stealth wealth will always trump gaudiness.
>>13108128
>>13108130
>visible tourbillions
>>13108315
these are cool but wtf would you wear it with?
>>13108318
not
>>13109269
nice, but honestly it wears a little small.
>>13110718
nothing wrong with simple. wears big tho.
>>13111586
>the not hulk
bet the bracelet scratches easily tho.
>>13111602
more the girl than the watch
>>13112999
Its just way to busy. and the lume looks awful
>>13113020
Journe is better looking, the germans have a chip on their shoulders and the truly independents are better than all of them. look up Kari Voutailinen(or however its spelled) and Lauraunt Ferrier.
>>13113073
Perfection, my dream watch
>>13117033
I like the shape and hate the dial. maybe go for a more neutral band? Idk how I feel about a nato on a cushion case.
>>13117122
Get a Zenith or an Explorer, or spend less and get the 39mm IWC or Master stainless.
>>13117713
this
>>13118701
very
>>13118945
wallmart tier.

>>13103434
That watches design is straight up bad. Why not just buy a visodate? You should stick to the meme watches if you have no taste

>>13103471
What a dog's breakfast of a design. Incoherent.

rate this watch

>>13116816
>>13116816

yes, its me and my thunderbird again. I like your datejust engine tuned bezel all the way!

>>13118703
>>13118703

fucking kill yourself

Same Anon who owns >>13116816 and >>13117083 here.

Here's a beater watch of mine to keep the thread bumped, it's an Alpha Explorer MKI with a limited edition mother of pearl dial. They apparently only made 250 or 500 of them or something. Bought it just because fuck it, why not.

>inb4homage
Bully away, I deserve it.

>>13109370
Yeah, a diver watch is great for office workers... are you fucking retarded?

>>13119950
7/10,

The Khaki is a great watch itself but that bracelet is shocking. I hate how instead of having a single link in the middle like a normal oyster they put that line between the link.

I've had once of these and it looks stupid in person.

>>13120137
Quote on quote anon asked

"
Which of these would work as a manual labor working mans watch? The Seiko or Orient? "

key word here is manual labour you fucking autist, a dress watch is not appropriate when you work a manual labour job. Kill yourself.

what's a watch an engineer would wear, /fa/?

>>13120206
Rolex Milgauss

Would you wear this?

>>13120227
hard pass

>>13119950
8/10
I've been looking at getting a Khaki for a while. I think it's a great value, but I'm not a fan of bracelets in general, so I'd probably get it on leather.

>>13110718
is this the 38mm? can i ask your wrist size?

>>13119626
I thoroughly enjoy it too. Have a nice day you sperg

>>13103273
Just picked this up.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Raymond-Weil-Tradition-White-Dial-18k-Gold-Plated-Watch-5466-3-W021411-Sapphire/263464195110?hash=item3d57b09426:g:6KIAAOSwtDdabjhs
is this watch legit?

>>13103273

>>13120569
i need to update the cheap wristbands on the Raketas. $35 + on ebay just for a band...

>>13119787
>seamaster....fucking why?

Because it sang to me when I tried it on. I have a fairly large wrist and forearm, so the 42mm looks fine and in proportion. It was between that and the Speedy, which I eventually acquired a few years later.

For me the Seamaster is the perfect water watch, and the Speedy is the perfect chronograph. But that's for me, not necessarily for others.

Some people don't seem to understand that some watches appeal to some people and not to others. We can always agree and disagree about objective standards (movement, etc.), but when it comes to aesthetic there are still some areas that fall into the eye of the beholder.

I will praise the aesthetic of Lange, or the proportional perfection of the Speedy, but ultimately if the watch doesn't look and feel right when it's on your wrist, then it's a waste.

Have you tried a Seamaster on? You might like it...

Question

If I have a small wrist, should I go for women's watches?

>>13121054
No, plenty of midsized options out there

>>13121058
What is necessarily considered midsize?

>>13121062
34-40mm

>>13121064
Noted, thanks.

>>13116816
watch is decent, but the ring is really nice

>>13118586
lmao they misspelled anchorage

>>13120604
I have tried on the planet ocean, too thick for my tastes but Im not really a fan of any dive watches. I absolutely hate the dial though.
42mm wears well on you.

>>13103273
Is this watch shit?

Just ordered this NATO strap to put on my SNK809.

>>13122031
derp

Guys, think. You're spending a lot of money on awful ugly watches, just because someone online said that you should.

>>13120604
>>13120345
>>13116812
>>13116017
>>13115991
Look at this. They're goddamn ugly. No one, who hasn't been tricked by marketing and your memes, will think watches like these look remotely good.

>>13113107
>>13118701
>>13113073
>>13118945
>>13108128
These are even worse, tryhard artsy abominations.

>>13113567
>>13120569
>>13110085
>>13110078
>>13114358
Get a smartwatch if you want a digital, these aren't cute, at all.

>>13119045
>>13103405
>>13103294
>>13113538
>>13113365
Do you carry a film camera too? You're so quirky and cool, anon!

Here, I'll help you out, this is how a respectable and fashionable mans watch looks like:
>>13113449
>>13111443
>>13108415
>>13104338
>>13107336

Just got this for $15, how did I do?