/fa/ - Fashion

Best watch under 7k and above 4k?

First for Tudor BB chrono

daily reminder that nobody cares about watches that are not rolex or ap and you are just setting yourself into debt without reason with other choices

>>13516029
Depends what genre of watch?

>>13516029
Explorer

>>13516034
>buying things to please other people
grow up faggot

>>13516034
>stop liking other things that I don't like!

>>13516029
570 - 1000 Casio f-91ws

>>13516032
Second for newly acquired King Seikos.

>>13516048
That looks pretty sick my friend.

>>13516029
Rolex 114300
Grand Seiko hi-beat
Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control Sector Dial

>>13516049
Yeah, I bought it off Movement-Collector-Anon today.

>>13516029
Pretty sure pic related is.

>>13516053
>Rolex 114300
Isn't that over 7000?

>>13516062
>Isn't that over 7000?
I think US MSRP is $6,300.

In the watch buying guide it says you can get japanese watches at a fraction of an ebay price through yahoo.jp auctions, is this sill true?

>>13516099
PRICE FOR THIS THING OF BEAUTY, RESPOND TO ME IN 30 SECONDS OR LESS!!!

>>13516099
Yes but be very wary as there is no buyer protection at all.

>>13516105
on ebay listings go for $700-&1000+ depending on the condition. I really like this watch but its a bit big ~41mm

>>13516023
poorfag here
redpill me about Frederique Constant

>>13516120
Hated by many in /wt/ because of /wt/-snobbery (they will call it shit and so on)
In the rest of the world it's respected as a young watch company. They are owned by Citizen.

Here is a video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_z8Fw3boz0

pic related is unironically one of my favorite pieces to wear as a daily.
It is definitely not a high-end watch by any means, but it keeps great time despite being around 50 years old. Plus a hand-wound watch with an alarm is really fun.

>>13516149
I'm thinking of getting an old original poljot bracelet to go with eventually

Hello wt

>>13516048
Wear it in good health

People who post Seikos in these threads should be gassed in my humble opinion.

So... the SKX, it's just gonna rely on the rotor and nothing else? You can't actually wind it? Doesn't that make it very inaccurate?

>>13516173
That's a very humble opinion.

>>13516175
>Doesn't that make it very inaccurate?

Are SilverWave's the Seiko 5's of vintage quartz?

>>13516187
Well, doesn't it? Imagine it's stopped because you didn't use it for a few days, then you want to wear it. You move it a bit to get it going, but it will be just at the brink of death all the time because you can't wind-charge it fully. You would have to move a lot to actyally charge it significantly, am I wrong?

>>13516173
and Rolexes. fucking /g/ baka

>>13516173
Opinion is moot

>>13516157
>Hello wt
Nice Seikomatic-P

>>13516202
your wrong

>>13516208
Explain it to me then.

>>13516209
No

>>13516175
>>13516202
I want to know about this too.

>>13516211
Because you don't know shit about watches

>>13516114
that is beautiful

>>13516202
You underestimate how efficient automatic winding is. Spend 15-30 seconds shaking it, put it on your wrist and it'll be good to go.

>>13516213
So

bought it 2 days ago, can't stop looking at it

>>13516221
Bit like having a girlfriend who's arse looks like this and not being able to stop looking at it.

>>13516227
lets be real we're on 4chan we dont have girlfriends

>>13516157
Nice timing on that pic. Enjoy that Seikomatic-P. The linen dial and acrylic crystal are a nice combo.

>>13516217
Ok, but I don't know how much it has spun around because I can't see it

>>13516243
what strap?

Also can anyone tell me about pic related?

>>13516254
What do you want to know about it

>>13516246
So what? It'll be fully wound in less than an hour just being on your wrist.

>>13516262
Fine.

FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111111111 OK THEN!!!!!! OK OK OK I GET IT !!!!

>>13516254
>what strap?
That's an Eulit Palma.

>>13516260
For one is that a fair price, if so anything mechanical with the same complications for less?

Post your grids, and since this is /wt/ remember to include your watch.

>>13516279
Is what a fair price? "Between 1k and 3.5k gbp"?

>>13516274
How soft is it? I've tried a really cheap perlon strap, and it was super thin and scratchy

>>13516283
This is my grid

>>13516149
Looks nice anon

>>13516289
The Eulit ones are miles better than any of the copies.

>>13516291
Sexy, you wear ONLY watches.

>>13516283
Here's my grid:

>shirt
Fuck you
>trousers
Fuck you
>jacket
Fuck you
>shoes
Fuck you
>extras
Fuck you
>watch
King Seiko 45-7001 on an Eulit Krystal perlon in >>13516048

>>13516283

>>13516283

>>13516298
Rude

>>13516313
Sexy nudist.

>>13516302
How do you wear that with long sleeves? I cannot wear anything over about 11.5mm thick without it feeling awkward.

>>13516322
What do you mean?

>>13516298
Fixed your grid bro

>>13516331
Kek.

>want a five digit submariner
>see this

https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/277085-tc-submariner-v7-review-and-gen-comparison

Are they really worth $6000-$7000 or is the price on them just inflated due to the fact that the six digit Sub is such a jump in quality?

>>13516331
I laughed pretty hard

>at work
>asshole boss always takes his watch off when he goes for a shit
>unscrew crown
>dip it in my drink for a sec
>screw crown back in
>dry it off
>place it back where it was

>>13516421
Savage

>>13516342
Then buy something that is worth the price. You buy a Rolex to impress others, you buy the GS to impress yourself

>>13516568

What happens if you buy both?

>>13516029
Omega

>>13516342
The vintage Rolex market is crazy wild overpriced. They're nice watches and all but sellers charge almost as much as what brand new improved references cost for crusty old faded folded link acrylic crystal watches.

>>13516568
What if I bought a Rolex to impress myself.

>>13516421
You posted this the other day. Is it your fantasy or something?

>>13516582
Yea this is the main reason I have decided my first Rolex will be a new model. Maybe if I get a second I will go vintage.

>>13516568
Hnnng

>>13516291
ROLLING
(let's do this as 1-2 is first watch, 3-4 is second watch to its right ect.

>>13516568
>You buy a Rolex to impress others, you buy the GS to impress yourself
Well memed

>>13516606
>seiko 5
FUCK YOU

You guys told me to cop an Hami.
How’s this?

>>13516048
Did you sell off your other high-beats? Can't imagine the maintenance costs on them.

>>13516099
Depends, you have some other autists like me that also use yahoo.jp so the prices might be the same or more.

>>13516291
would sell my soul for that crystron

>>13516624
If you mean did I sell my other high beats, no. I just got my two GPs serviced in Toronto.

>>13516634
You sure?

>>13516639
What happened here?
>>13516636
Was talking about your other 45xx seikos, unless I am confusing you with somebody else, I heard those movements are more expensive to service.

>>13516622
How big is that watch? You look huge, but that looks huge even on you. How does that work?

>>13516622
Great watch.

>>13516640
As far as I'm aware this >>13516048 is the only 45xx Seiko in wt, which used to be mine and is now canadanon's.

>>13516640
All of a sudden it started running 6hpd slow. I have no idea why and nothing I've tried (battery swaps, temperature changes, mechanical shocks, demagnetizing) has been able to affect it at all.

>>13516602
I bought a used recent reference because I liked it better than the current one. No vintage markup but cheaper than new and with all the nice features of a modern watch. Vintage watches are great too, but they're more hassle and don't really work as everyday watches.

>>13516642
It’s a 42.
It’s just the lens.

>>13516640
>Was talking about your other 45xx seikos, unless I am confusing you with somebody else, I heard those movements are more expensive to service.
My other vintage Seikos (the LM Special with the blue dial and the 52 KS Special) are 52xx models with 28,800 beat rates, this is my first 45xx model.

The 45xx are only expensive to service if any parts get worn out because there are no cheap parts donors available since the 45xx was never used in any cheaper model ranges.

Besides, compared to keeping a vintage chronograph serviced, it still isn't that expensive. I could pay for a 45 KS donor outright with the extra money I'd spend on two services for my L5100 Speedmaster.

>>13516653
Are you the fossil/armani guy?

>at work
>asshole boss always takes his watch off when he goes for a shit
>unscrew crown
>dip it in my drink for a sec
>screw crown back in
>dry it off
>place it back where it was

>>13516660
The fuck is wrong with you?

>>13516643
I love it.
Thanks for the rec.

>>13516671
What? There was a guy like that here today.

>>13516622
Very nice, lad.

>>13516711
What a cunt.
Hope he’s dead by now.

>>13516659
>>13516648
I might need to get my eyes checked then, I could have sworn that there was one or two more posters that had 45xx movements. How many of those were made anyway? Are they expensive to replace because of high wear + low productions volume

Tuna

>>13516716
He was just ignorant, he went along looking for the right type of watches by the time we were done with him. That's why I thought you might be him.

>>13516713
Thanks, brosky

>>13516720
I love this, wish I could find that dial for myself, and those black day/dates.

>>13516723
The right one for him is the one in his ass.

>>13516622
Grab a nice perlon for those summer sky days

>>13516729
I prefer bracelets but thanks.
I might even bring back 70s stretchies.

>>13516720
Hello

>>13516042
Unironically this

>>13516755
Darkness, my old friend

Rate my old school Rolex

>>13516718
Well the case design of the 52 KS Special is fairly similar to that of the 45 KS, and it also says hi beat on the dial because 4hz was considered a high beat rate in period.

As for why they can be expensive to maintain, it's a combination of the 45xx being a little more prone to wearing out parts than other vintage Daini calibers, and the lack of spare parts availability means having to buy donors if you need parts and there were no cheap versions of the 45xx.

By contrast, if you need a non-escapement part for a 52xx you can buy an LM Special parts donor for under $50.

>>13516227
i used to work with a chinese lady who was late 50s, pretty skinny/fit and almost 6'
she wore leggings/yoga-type pants and had an ass like that
i couldn't stop staring at it whenever she had her back to me

>>13516602
muh dick

>>13516421
>at work
>boss always leaves water glass in break room when he goes to take a shit
>pull down fly
>whip out cock & balls
>rub them all over the rim of his glass and inside his glass
>return glass to counter
>put dick & balls away
>go back to my desk

stupid_meme_frog.png

>>13516793
looks better with lume only at 3, 6, and 9 though

>>13516765
i like it.
tell us about it
is that a stretch band??

>>13516622
Is this photoshopped on?

>>13516765
A+

>>13516814
Jesus Christ, neck yourself fucking retard.

>main criticisms of the speedy are the (((hesalite))) crystal picking up scratches and it needing to be handwound
>been living with my chinkbay for a while as a handwound watch since I took the rotor out and it's no big deal
>my boctok is acrylic and polishing the scratches out of the crystal with toothpaste is no big deal

a-am I ready to buy a speedy?

>>13516961
Gas yourself

>>13516966
>thinking I care about this
>thinking the money obsessed alter-ego people LARP as is actually me

The Nautilus is nice but I'd never buy one, mainly because I can't afford one but also because it won't fit my baby wrists.

Cop or no cop?

>>13516974
Depends. How much cake and what is the battery life?

>>13516978
>battery life
Appears to be 3 weeks

>>13516974
Is that an LED band/bracelet? The fuck.

>>13516961
The only reason to buy a speedy is simply "muh history". Everything about it is shit. It's ugly with a shit movements and if you want a chrono there are many better choices out there.

>>13517009
but it went to the moon tho

>>13516283
W2c jacket

>>13517012
So did Buzz Aldrin's underwear but I wouldn't buy that either.

>>13517012
That's why you should buy a waltham anon

People who post mechanical watches in these threads should be gassed in my humble opinion.

>>13516295
yes

@13517027
This is bait.

Don't any of your fuckers give him even a single (You).

>>13516291
Neat rainbow marker Orient. What model is that?

>>13517039
This is a Casio with a different dial, right?

>>13517026
That is

NOT

a moonwatch.

>>13517039
ER0200DW

>>13517050
Why not? It went to the moon.

>>13517053
Only the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch meant to the moon, anything else is mere imitation.

>>13517065
Are you claiming a waltham did not go to the moon? Because if so you are wrong.

>>13517067
ONLY

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch went to the moon.

Does anyone have that one image saved that listed watches by tier/brand from poorfag to high-end luxury with a quip about each one?

>>13517074
I'm sorry anon, I'm so sorry, but this isn't true. A waltham watch went to the moon.

>>13517043
It's a Maratac SR-35 with a Vollmer bracelet.

>>13517052
Thanks, cool watch.

>>13517094
I wish it were more legible. The hour hand can be extremely difficult to see in anything but strong light, especially between 3 and 7 oclock.

Is the heritage chrono any good?

>>13517094
>Maratac SR-35

>$300
>not silly oversized
>reliable seiko movement
>ceramic bezel
>CERAMIC BEZEL ON A $300 WATCH
>looks the part but I don't like the logo desu

Looks like a hell of a watch for $300, I somewhat appreciate the fact that they hid the potential shit finishing that a cheap watch will have on the hands and indices by simply not having indices and making the hands a matte finish.

The catches appear to be that 52mm lug to lug is 2mm too big for me and you can't actually buy it anymore. Either way I give your watch a 8.5/10, it really looks the part on that bracelet.

The rest of your collection is still dogshit though.

DrunkSeagullAnon here. How the FUCK did we end up on /fa/?????

>>13516605
If only they made the date window look less apologetic, the watch would be fucking perfect. You have no idea how many times I've thought about it...just don't need it, but it still looks right proper.

>>13516765
11/10. I can't even fathom what movement it uses. Aesthetically I hate the minuscule chronograph dials...but these things happen. I can accept it because it's fintave.

>>13516961
A speedy is simple: You want the SPACE connection. Beyond this, if you love the aesthetic like I do, then the modern price isn't worth it. Buy it used, a new one is a waste of money. If you really want a real space watch, save up and buy a Cal. 321, that's what i plan to do. Fuck the new 'limited editions'....they come out with oneevery fucking weeek. Omega ha s no idea why people love the Speedy....they just think they can rid eon the name forever. Idiots...

>>13517027
People who come to /wt/ threads just to share an uninformed valueless opinion should be educated. SEE?? When you go low, I go high.

What has happened? Why are we here?

>>13517122
mods at /g/ did not feel like moderating so dumped responsibility to /fa/

>>13517122
/cgl/san, what do you think about the Alphas Paul Newman since they have the same mouvement?

Some Presage love, people?

To whatever anon wanted me to put my diver-styled watch under water overnight, I'm back from travelling and here we go.

>>13517132
Jesus, how homosexual is he?

>>13517115
Also a nice sapphire dome. It's great bang-for-buck. I appreciate the mostly sterile design too. I got one from their initial batch. They then came out with an all black PVD version. They just recently sold out of the third run which was a slightly improved "X1" revision. I wouldn't be surprised if they run a couple more batches, but it sounds like it doesn't really suit what you're looking for anyway.

I slept on Maratac for a while, but they have come out with quite a few cool designs and always at a very reasonable price considering the features.

>>13517146
>huldra
Very nice, impressive.

>>13517146
kek so what happened?
(Anon who was there and genuinely just say what happened)

>>13517149
hope it doesn't get ruined, as an essentially irreplaceable watch at this point.

>>13517150
Some guy a few days ago was saying that even 300m rated divers will fail if you leave them in a cup of water overnight.

>>13517152
Yes yes and?

>>13517143
Line is too wide at this point. Seiko should split up the two halves of the range into separate lines to reduce consumer confusion.

>>13517151
Yeah I know, I only learned that the thing even existed long after they stopped production. They say that a version two is on the way but who knows what that'll look like or if it'll be as good.

Have never seen a Huldra in person but I absolutely love the design philosophy.

>>13517155
so I'm testing out my watch to see how it does

>>13517155
What more is there to add? Either dumb anon is right or dumb anon is wrong.

>>13517132
Thanks....it's still inappropriate, because when the disccussions get good, it's all about technical superioritiry. Very little discusison here is about what watch goes with what shitkicker shoes.

>>13517138
I have no clue, to be honest. I've never been a fan of the Paul Newman...it never sang to me, so I didn't see the big deal. I know, I know, Paul newman but beyond this, unless it's an actual Rolex, it has no value to me.
In terms of Alpha, view them how you best see them. The movement (Venus 175) is reliable IF it's in good service, and that's the ultimate problem with any brand that uses them. The problem always occurs in the casing of the movement, not the movement itself.

If you had a shitty replica that had the Seagull movement in it, as long as the movement was serviced correctly (i.e. oiled in all the right places, adjusted to the right tolerances, etc.) then the watch would be fine. My Seagull has performed spectatularly well, despite all the stupid comments that always come up about the damn thing stopping if I clap or applaud. If your movement is in good order, the watch is fucking superb, and mine si still running at 0.5+ per day. I use it more than my Seamaster now, which is a surprise to me as well...but that's life.

>>13517152
You know that that claim is bullshit right? The greatest problem with watches and their water resistence, if the gaskets are good, is how much actual pressure and force is applied to the openings. Keeping a watch suspended in water is nothing. The reason that 100m watches fail so spectacularly is because of the movements of hands in water, and the resultant pressulres on the gaskets and shit. That's one of the reaons why watches rated for 100m are fucking useless....they're fine if you suspend them at 100m depth, but if you start to move around, then things fail.

That's why I hate the damn rating anyway...but that's noather gripe for another night.

where should I buy a used stowa flieger??

>>13517168
Chrono24? I haven't heard any bad things about them...
The Stowa fliegers are beautiful for their price...pic unrelated. I still want a flieger...but not bad enoug h tto spend mondy on them...

>>13517165
>The reason that 100m watches fail so spectacularly is because of the movements of hands in water, and the resultant pressulres on the gaskets and shit.
This is false, and you are wrong for having said it.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/sigh-myth-busting-again-610734.html

>>13517162
So which anon was what?

>>13517173
Is pic related yours? Reverse image search would suggest yes.

>>13517174
Oh tank god....this is something that has been said on just about every watch forum for years. It's good to know, and actually gives me peace of mind. I dive with my Seamaster, but then again, I get the damn gasteks checked every year, so I've never been worried abou t it.

Thanks ANON!! I couldn't go through all the details, but I trust the math (that I can't fucking check right now cause I'm a little tipsy).

>>13517180
YES IT IS! Do you like it? Fucking reverse image searching my posts arlready? Wow...I guess I've been away far too long. That's sad...here's another. This was taken before the servicing this past January. It's in fucking pristine condition...OMega really cleans it up well. You just have to live with them replacing every blessed thing. If it's a watch that is 20years or younger, then it's okay...but once you go full vintage, that's when people get upset.

>>13517165
Thanks, lad.
I like the Panda look of the Paul Newman that’s all.
If the watch was called the smelly butt plugg, I’d still be intrigued by the looks.

>>13517186
Here's the thing man. An Alpha is still an 'homage' watch, so it'll always be seen by afficionados as such. No one in their right mind will pay money for a real Paul newman, so if you want the look, then go for it. There's nothing wrong iwht the movmeent as long as it's serviced and clean....if it's not, all bets are off. I've never been a fan of Pandas myself, but HKED makes a few variants on the pilot's watch, and they're not bad, if I may say so myself. Same movement...

>>13517185
>YES IT IS! Do you like it?
Yes.

I'm not autistic enough to spot my Seamasters as I can other watches, but is it a Brosnan-period one? I'm in the market for one (2531.80.00) and wondering how it functions day to day? i.e., do you feel like you're losing anything over a "modern" watch in terms of the accuracy of the movement, water resistance or the quality of the strap?

Do you feel like you could have bought one yesterday and still been happy with it as it is for the price you paid?

My questions are of course on the assumption that it's a 15+ year old watch, I may be wrong in this assumption, as I said I don't know my Seamasters inside and out.

Either way, it looks fantastic.

>>13517192

>>13517173
the ones on there are awesome...but 10k dollar originals from ww2. definitely something I want but don't have them money for right now

>>13517197
Oh shit, this it eht aactual first time anyone has actually asked me about it. Normally people just want to know, 'where do I get a 1963'. Oka, here we go. Wall of text coming up, and if you know me, then you know it's normal.

It is a Brosnan period, and you can tell by the hour indices (the more modern ones are surrounded by silver colour, maybe white gold, I don't fucking know). How do thye function day to day? Fucking perfect watch. They dress up (with a suit) and down (khackis and golf shirt), they are automatic wind, and the date is large enough even for my eyes to see. Mine holds within COSC specs, and did before the servicing as well. In terms of accuracy, mine gains time if left face up, and loses when the crown is up, so I can adjust it and leave it overnight depending on the gains/losses during the day, thus keeping it at 0.0. In terms of water resistence, as I said, I get it checked once a year because I'm one of the few people who actually dives with this fucking thing (It's a secondary/backup to my Suunto), so water resistance isn't a problem. But there is always a little concern about washing hands with it...probably a habit that I can't shake (I can't wash hands with my Seagull or any other watch I own). Quality of strap is where I need to go into more detail.

The strap in the pic you saw is a Hersch Leonardo Sharkskin in blue. They don't make them anymore. I always dive with it on the bracelet, and surprisingly the diving extension ACTUALLY WORKS. Props to Omega for making something practical for a change. But I wouldn't get the Sharkskin near water...there's no need, and I know what water does to treated skins....

I was lucky with mine; a colleague needed to get rid of it quickly, thus the price was very good and he wanted it go to someone who would care for it. I'm very happy with it, and I'll wear it until I die.

cont.

>>13517197
>>13517215
cont.

The age of the watch is irrelevant: it just got through a major overhaul/servicing, so really anything that was noticable in terms of the age of the watch was either replaced or repaired (though Omega normally just replaces shit...they don't really repair anything as far as I know.). The bag of replaced parts was full to the brim, lots of movement gears, lots of crowns, etc.

Here's my 2 cents (written to the value of 2 shillings):

1) The design has become classic, not iconic, but classic. Not only with the Bond connection, but because it was the first diver that didn't look pure utilitarian AND wasn't a Rolex and yet still captivated enough people to be something that is sought after.

2) The movement is utterly reliable. Yes, it's an ETA, and people will bitch about that, but there's really nothing wrong with it, and it's taken everything I could throw at it.

3) The design is still superb, and not easy to date. It doesn't necessarily look '1990's' ish the way that some watches tend to look their decade (the 1970's watches in particular by Omega are VERY 1970's.).

The one thing that is a problem when you're buying vintage with this model is the second hand: the red tip tends to go orange, and then fade to white with lots of sunlight. You have to accept that, and if you see a pure red one, then either it's been replaced or it's been a safe-queen. Even mine has started to fade a bit, but I took care of it, to a point. I still wear the hell out of it, but I don't treat it like shit.

I can't say that there is anything seriously wrong with this model, and I can honestly say I'd never get rid of it. It was my first 'expensive' mechanical, and it'll always be with me. I've never fallen out of love with it, nor have I ever thought I'd rather have gotten a different model or iteration (the GMT is okay, but I hate the look to be honest). It's MY watch...and it suits me.

My best advice: try one on.

>>13517215
>>13517227
Glad to hear it. I've actually not seen one of these in person yet even though I badly want one, but I'm holding off my lust while I gather enough information on them to make an informed purchase. So often you hear of people buying "old" watches and being disappointed by a certain aspect, e.g. a five digit sub and the included bracelet. It's good to hear that you feel it functions as a $2500-ish watch should function in 2018.

Definitely agree on the aesthetic aspects, I really can't pick out anything that ages it in my opinion.

I assume yours is Tritium and has faded by now? Kind of a bummer for me as I love lume, but not the end of the world.

>>13517235
No, tritium was not used on my model at all, and as far as I know, it wasn't used since the superluminova conversion in the 90s. Even the quartz versions didn't use tritium.

So, mine still glows bright, and it's bright enough to read from across the room in darkness (like, if you go to sleep but instead of putting it on the nightstand you put it on the desk across the room).

One thing that is different between the modern Seamaster (which uses the co-axial) and the old one (like mine) is that the lume colour is blue on the modern one, not green like the old one. I hate it. But I hate so many things about the new seamasters that I might as well not bother to say anything.

The only caveat I could think of with the old Seamaster like mine is that it uses the ETA movement. A lot of people want the new Co-axial. The ETA is generic, not in-house, etc...so for some people it's a step down. For me, I dont' give a shit, beause the thing keeps time as accurately as I want. But tha'ts just me.

>>13517235
One more thing: consider seriously the 2264 variation, the black on black version with the sword hands. It's regarded as the most legible version of the seamaster ever created, and if you can get it with the normal Seamaster bracelet (which is considered the most comfortable bracelet Omega has created in their modern lineup) then you're really set.

I know it's different to what you're going after, espcially if you've had your heart set on the blue Brosnan classic, but it's a variaint that is rare, sought after, and excellent in execution. Same movement (ETA), but who the fuck cares when the watch looks this good.

WHY IS THE CAPTSHA SUCH FUCKING SHIT TONIGHT?

>>13516036
I agree.

Opinions on this waveceptor? I would buy an Oceanus but I'm not yet willing to spend that much on a watch.

Post watches being used for their purposes

>>13517319
>>13517146
The purpose of this watch was to be used for internet debates

>>13517294
I want to like the 214270 but the proportions are just all off and it looks like a pig next to the 36mm one. The Explorer isn't supposed to be the size of a Sub.

>>13517295
>I'm not yet willing to spend that much on a watch.

Just do it. What else are you going to spend the money on?

>>13516048
Sexy

>>13517227
Hey seamaster guy, are you here?

>>13517294

Interesting, I had never seen them side by side. I agree with this anon >>13517372, it looks so awkward.

I think it's all the negative space on the dial. It's unnecessary.

>>13516048

Why the fuck is it gold colored?

It completely ruins it

Cop or not?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Casio-Non-Digital-Watch-TIMBER-CRUISER-200M-LIGHT-TIC-103-DIVER-SCUBA/202370003445

>>13517094

Where can I find nato bands with this texture? All the ones I see are stiff nylon with straight horizontal stripes.

>>13516806
I don't know the precise words for it but yes, the watch strap does stretch (pic related).
It was the watch of my great grandfather. He got it in the 60's as a gift thanks to some deals he made (he was a businessman). We found it in a drawer a few years ago so my parents had it repaired and gave it to me as a birthday gift (I was 16 back then).
I think I'm going to buy a new strap for it. I like the current one but unfortunately it is scratched (you can see it on the pic).

In seiko movements, are all day/date wheels basically interchangeable between movements?
Trying to get a black day wheel for the 4R36
Wondering if I can use a wheel designed for the 7s26/7s36/nh26/nh36

>>13516120
Okay build quality. But overpriced for the basic off-the-shelf movements they use.

>>13517749
Their movements must be at least top grade tho, right? Else they would not call it in-house with a straight face.

What are your thoughts on hour and minute hands of unequal width?

>>13517761
From my understanding they are in-house variants of variants of ETA 2824
http://calibercorner.com/frederique-constant-caliber-fc-303/

>>13517767
you seem suspicious

>>13517770
Fuck you. Just answer the question or I'll keep posting the pulsar.

That pulsar has kind of grown on me. I think maybe I like it more now than when I got it.

>>13517773
You have had your answer from multiple anons in multiple threads. Your cheap watch looks like shit, the hands are mismatched and it is ugly. By all means post away though, each time my pic gets larger and you look like even more of a retard obsessed over a shitty $40 watch.

>>13517775
No, nobody ever said anything about the hands of that watch or ever answered my question about unequal hand width in general.

Wrist check phuckers.

>>13517775
And it's $60, not 40.

>>13517785
Haute Horologie indeed

>>13517784

>>13516227
Looks pretty good to me

Is this worf 360?

>>13517784

>>13517796
That's up to you.

Can men wear 30mm watches? This watch for example.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tfurkx2E7RA

>>13517808
I would go for the 35mm honestly. But if you have small wrists then you will get away with 30mm just fine.

Nomos is making 33mm watches for men, so it can't be that bad with 30mm.

>>13517811
>I would go for the 35mm honestly.
Do you mean in general? Because as far as I know the men's version of that watch is 38mm.

>>13517775
Had this watch reached meme status yet?

>>13517761
>top grade
Well I suppose this watch I worked on does have the higher grade version of the Ronda 1064.

>>13517814
I mean in general, yes.
35 is a nice size for dress watches, but for everyday watches I would honestly want 38-40mm, but that's just me. However some everyday watches are as small as 35mm too and some of them are very nice, so I wouldn't treat it as a rule. This is coming from a wristlet btw.

Thoughts on this watch?
I just ordered one.

>>13517821
Ok. That pulsar above is 35mm, was thinking about getting a similar looking watch just better quality. It might be too dressy for some occasions maybe don't know, like I wore it to a festival/outdoor concert yesterday. It looks to me like most men wear watches around 40mm, sometimes even bigger. I don't think I really like that but then again I probably have zero fashion sense and look a bit like mr Bean just worse so...

>>13517843
It's painted plastic.

>>13517848
Actually most wear bigger than 40mm, 42mm is very standard for "normies". They like big watches.
Seems to me you are in love with that plain white dial with arabic numerals all the way round 1-12. Is that the only style you want tho? If you can appreciate some other variants of style, then your options will open up to you a lot.

>>13517843
its shit. not even an ironic value to it

>>13517850
This I know, but it doesn't bother me much.

>>13517858
What happened?

>>13517854
I like that style but I'm open to other styles. Are you the guy from the discord?

>his patek and rolex doesnt even have donkey cong complicatrion

>>13517865
Fuck I want that. Where do I buy one? Might get women's attention at festivals and clubs. That's what I should have worn yesterday instead of the Pulsar. Peacocking.

>>13517784
>the speedmaster went to the moon
>yo, lemme buy a chrono that didn't go to the moon real quick

>>13517860
>What happened?
its a bad watch, and i love casio shitters

>>13517861
Yes we spoke a little about this in the discord.
Does it have to have white dial? Do you have a budget, or a price-ceiling?

>>13517874
and a bulova went to the moon and replaced a broken speedy but no one posts that

>>13517879
Because no one cares, Bulova is the kind of dogshit you give away to the guy who mows your lawn.

>>13517877
>Does it have to have white dial?
no
>Do you have a budget, or a price-ceiling?
I'm thinking maybe $200.

>>13517874
>>13517880
Can you stop this silly posting? I'm embarrassed to be a speedy owner whenever I see larping like this. The speedy is great, but that doesn't mean other chronos aren't. Especially when we're taliking about a daytona.

>>13517879
because its so fucking big mate I wanted one

>>13517865
>donkey cong complicatrion

>>13517875
Why is it bad?
Can't be worse that that shit in your pic.

>>13517884
If I understood your problem, you felt like you bought a watch, altho pretty it lacked that feeling of being quality. It felt cheap in person. Right?
How important is that budget for you? I fear you're going into the same trap again when you set your ceiling at $200. Perhaps you should consider up it to 400 or 500, if you can justify it of course. Pic related may be a bit too expensive, it's 500-something I think.

>>13517899
buy it then, dickhead

>>13517900
The amount of numbers on this dial is too damn high

>>13517904
This one is $300-ish in price 38mm

>>13517902
I said that I ordered one on my original post fucking moron.

>>13517904
Hamilton aren’t great at dials.
Fucking swiss degenerates.

>>13517843
Kys yourself

Should the donuts you eat match the watch you eat?

>>13517910
This one too is 300-ish.

>>13517916
Get your raised garbage and degenerate sprinkles out of here

>>13517916
I really need a qt gf

>>13517784
Morning lads.
God I'm still hungover.
I think I may have sexy texted my coworkers last night I'm not sure.

How do you tell if one movement is superior to another? There's a handful of in house movements floating around but I can't tell of they're better than an ETA

>>13517960
You can't unless they are 5+ years old at least.

>>13517961
Id say at least 10 years for the basic ones.

>>13517808
At least 34mm

>realising you made a horrible mistake buying a fake watch
>/wt/ bullies you over it in stead of being supportive

I JUST WANT THE FUCKING PAIN TO STOP

MAKE IT STOP

>>13517975
Maybe if you hadn't acted like such a cunt you would've had a more sympathetic response. Not so smart now are you? Paki fuck.

>>13517953
That watch is so good looking.
Good morning, pal.

>>13517975
You can redeem yourself (at least for me), if you never post porn webms or try to ruin the thread. And you might want to buy yourself a new watch, one that isn't a fake.

>>13517295
If your goal is to know the time... thats one of the best shitters you can buy.

>>13517990
He has an Amphibia

>>13517998
I don't think he wants that to be his "main watch"
So, he should still be looking for a new watch that he feels good about to wear everyday.

>>13517146
>>13517152
Well, unsurprisingly, watch seems to be fine this morning. Took it out and send to be running okay.

>>13517521
Thanks

>>13517546
Because I already have a steel 52 KS Special? And Movement-Collector-Anon's was gold cap and I'd trade the additional knowledge of its cosmetic and mechanical condition over having it in steel any day of the week? The gold color is quite pale IRL, I actually really like it.

>>13517900
Yeah, the Pulsar feels and looks a bit cheap. But it has kind of grown on me, feels better now.
>>13517910
I like this one a lot, thanks for the tip. The other two are nice also. But someone here said I think 34-36mm diameter and 8mm and under thickness is the classiest looking. But then again as I said maybe it can be too classy/dressy looking too. I've begun wearing black dress shoes every day but when I asked about wearing that to a club someone said it's too formal, it's for work.

>>13517784
Morning

>>13516291
What are the first two in the top left?

>>13518006
No.

It's broken, you're a retard.

The ISO standards (which your microbrand doesn't meet anyway) don't allow for more than 30 minutes of submersion.

Congrats on destroying your watch you fucking clown.

>>13518008
38mm and leather strap is classic looking.
You don't need to wear a tiny watch. Also indekses or even roman numerals are more classical than arabic numerals. A seiko sarb035 for example is very classic and it's an everyday watch.

>>13518010

>>13505553
>>13506446
The first is a Vager Hauers Shi Chen watch, a miyota-8xxx based microbran. It uses the slaved 24 hour hand to tell the time using the old chinese Shi Chen system, that broke the day into twelve two-hour periods based on the zodiac. The second is a Borel Cocktail, a fun little watch from the 70s. Manual wind, ladies model, with a weird effect for the seconds hand.

>>13518019

Reminder that iso 6425 begins with a 50-hour immersion test.

>>13518015
>Also indekses or even roman numerals are more classical than arabic numerals.
I guess you're right. Should have bought that maybe, although this particular model (Pulsar shitter) I think is only available with arabic numerals (fuck arabs by the way, intentionally not capitalizing). I think there's a gold version with Roman numerals though. I wanted a watch that wasn't very blingy, and thought batons might be a bit blingy, however the watch was nevertheless blingier than I anticipated, but that might be ok. As for arabic numerals, what's your opinion on vintage looking typeface arabic numerals like pic related or Orient Monarch?

>>13518045
They are called Breguet numerals after the famous watchmaker and they are classic

>>13517975
Have you considered posting like a normal human being instead of deliberately shitposting and trolling day after day after day?

>>13518055
no desu

>>13518051
Maybe it's that English isn't my first language but I'm a bit confused by how we're using three words interchangeably in this thread: classy, classic and classical. I guess with watches they kind of are the same thing?

Reminder that replica watches are built just as well as the original.

>>13518045
How about this?

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Casual/dp/B001AE9XS0

>>13518062
No they are not, not even 10% as good.

>>13518066
>not even 10% as good
Got any proof of that?

>>13516217
This. I have one. Never a problem, unless you're the type to only wear a watch once a month or whatever. With daily wear, it stays wound. The owners manual has a chart that shows how much it need to move to stay wound, but I'm too lazy to go look it up.

>>13518061
It's nice, I like cream/champagne dials. A bit expensive, worth about the same as my car.

>>13518077
I don't want to be rude, but the watch is not expensive. Your car is cheap. There is a difference, am I right? If you want a watch that doesn't feel cheap, then you will probably have to pay more than 300 in most cases. That's just the reality of it. You could look into Seiko 5 watches. Seiko 5 are normally about 200 but they should be of decent quality for that price range. Check them out.

Just out of curiousity, which country are you from?

>>13518088
Luxemburg

>>13517767
Looks good, dont obsess too much over it

>>13518088
>Seiko 5 are normally about 200
What am I reading. Even these aside, the more expensive Seiko 5s shouldn't be more than 125-150 at most.

>>13518060
Classic and classical are essentially the same, referring to traditions of ages past. Classy refers more to dressed up, high brow, good fashion etc. Think a cocktail party at a rich friend's house - you wouldn't show up in sweatpants and a dirty T-shirt, you'd wear something nice, something classy.

>realising you'd probably be happy with a seiko watch if you'd never discovered /wt/

>>13518093
Sorry then, I underestimated just how cheap they are.

They might be too cheap for him even.

>>13518088
>which country are you from?
Congo

>>13518097
>tfw this thread would have been better if you didn't exist

>>13518115
this t.b.h

>>13518097
I don't understand this.
/wt/ love seiko, so why wouldn't you be happy about it then? You get tons of support for owning a seiko from us. I own 2 seikos, and they're both great.

>>13518121
Because it proves the point that Seiko's are owned and shilled by s-oyboys who have no real interest in watches.

>>13518125

>>13516421
>>13516663
HE CUTE

>>13518096
That's the thing though, I looked at the definitions in the past and tried to make out the difference and dictionary.com lists "traditional" as entry no. 9 for "classic". Entry no. 1 is
>of the first or highest quality, class, or rank
However there might be a connection, because the following is said about "classical" in the context of music:
>of, relating to, or constituting the formally and artistically MORE SOPHISTICATED and ENDURING types of music, as distinguished from popular and folk music and jazz. Classical music includes symphonies, operas, sonatas, song cycles, and lieder.
Also, I said "classy" but whoever replied began using "classic" and "classical".
Anyway it might not be very important.

>>13518125
Are you kidding? I'm entirely sure that the top 10 biggest watch enthusiasts in this thread own seikos. Because seiko is nothing to be frowned upon. Yes they produce watches for the "average joe", but they do it in such a good way that deserves respect. And it is respected, by watchmakers and enthusiasts all over this world. You have no reason to feel bad about seiko. I think I understand what bothers you though, you want something more, a luxury watch. We all do, and some of us have and some don't. Save up if you care so much about getting one. Meanwhile, owning a seiko is NOT a bad thing. It's a good thing. Maybe not all the normies understand it, but any watch enthusiast will get it, that you chose seiko over all those fashion brands, because you are in the know, that if you buy affordable watches, then you go to the god damn boss of affordables - seiko.

>>13518136
I am a native English and a teacher. The rough definitions I gave you above are in the context of this thread about watches. Entry no. 1 is rare, classic is almost never used in that way.
For the purposes of speaking about watches classic and classical refer to long-standing traditions in horology, such as the Breguet numerals. Classy refers to dress watches, watches that look nice with a suit or for upscale events.

>>13518144
>I am a native English
Oh dear

>>13518109
The thing is I have about $21,000 in my savings account, not much for a 34 year old I know, but just saying I can afford a watch more expensive than $200, just not sure it's a good idea. I can also probably afford a better car but it's my first car, I wanted a shit car, and had less money when I bought it a year and a half ago, and I'm thinking I'll use that car until it begins to have a lot of problems. Also, why do you want to know which country I'm from? Just kidding about Congo, I'm from Sweden.

Someone in the other thread said that this thing has a shitty movement. Are there any known problems with it, other than it being Chinese? I'm a student so I don't have a ton of money to blow on a dress watch and most competitors this small are over $500

>>13518153
If you're from Sweden then you will make $150 every single day, or perhaps more. I don't understand how buying a 500 dollar watch would be a problem. You don't need to be THAT strict with your budget, at least if a watch is something you really want then I think it's justifiable. I mean, it's a shame to be limited to the very bottom range of watches. Also, consider this, a 34 year old should not wear a "shitter" he should wear a "grown up watch". If you ask me, you should allow yourself to spend 500.

>>13518161
Pretty sure a timex watch is one that you would just toss when it's broke. Aren't they sub $100?

>>13518149
speaker, English speaker
how embarrassing

>>13518161
Just buy a poljot de luxe or luch 2209 you sad fucker.

>>13518161
You wish it were Chinese. It's Filipino disposable garbage.

>>13518163
>If you're from Sweden then you will make $150 every single day, or perhaps more.
A bit of a sweeping statement there. I think I make less than that, I pump fuel for buses for a living. I make about $2000/month or maybe a little more, after tax.

>>13518172
Still enough to justify a watch if you ask me. You make more than many other people in this thread.

>>13518121
Stop feeding Rakesh (You)s.

>>13518143
Stop feeding Rakesh (You)s.

>>13518097
/wt/ can zuk my nuts

Lol, I wore that Pulsar shitter on my last instadate. When I was drinking wine with a woman in a bar she seemed to be trying to get a look of what watch it was, she seemed like the type of woman that only cares about money. I tried my best to never have the dial pointed directly at her face for extended periods of time lmao. On the date previous to that with another woman like two or three weeks ago I was still using my f-91w, hadn't cleaned it yet also so it had some white stuff. She didn't seem to care about it but I don't know if she did. She wore a Cartier herself with no second hand, don't know if it was fake, that's hella expensive isn't it?

>>13518195
>that's hella expensive isn't it?
Not for Swedes.
But yes it's a luxury watch.

>>13518195

are you not ugly like the rest of us?

>>13518186
>>13518190
No, I think he deserves a chance to be a good member of this thread.

New

>>13518268

>>13518268

>>13518268

>>13518268

>>13518246
He's had plenty of chances. He can go blow himself up the filthy shitskin paki fuck.

>>13518234
I'm ugly. I just lowered my standards and did nofap plus approached tourists. The last one I don't even know if she viewed it as a date, seemed bothered when I asked to go for a glass of wine.

>>13518270
Why? It's going to take like 15 hours until this thread falls off the edge.

>>13518304
Is it so important? If it is then just save the new thread to later. No need to be autistic about it.

>>13518062
I bet you buy 'replica' sneakers too

>>13516053

Oh god, yes