/fa/ - Fashion

The Duality, classically sized at 34mm, is a watch with two escapements. Dual escapements aren't a new thing but it has never been put on a wristwatch before. Introduced by Dufour in 1996, originally was supposed to be a series of 25 but only 9 were made.

Whaddya think /wt/? Can cop for $500

>>14269867
If quartz doesn't bother you, go for it.

>>14269859
A full movement shot. It's clear that Dufour has improved his technique and execution. Comparing his anglage today with this will show differences. It is not as full and it shows unevenness, quite apparent at the top-left area, where the click lever, and spring is usually located.

>>14269867
>$500
>for that
what? really?

"Suggest a watch for me."
> Your budget
500 bux max
> Watch type
Dress
> Desired bracelet option
Leather
> Wrist size or desired watch size
≤38mm

I preferred the Bambino's aesthetics over Visodate. Don't mind quartz either.

>>14269889
I'd get the Oris big crown instead but it's too expensive for me right now

>>14269904
why not just save for a little while longer? get a timex or casio in the meantime if you must have a watch

>>14269900
>Bambino
I realized picrel dial is just right for me

How I feel about different hour marker configurations
- All batons: too empty
- Numerals at 3, 6, 9, 12: OK, but not quite there
- Even numbers: literal perfection
- All numberals: too busy

The same feelings apply for both Roman or Arabic numerals, but Romans are obviously slightly dressier.

"Quartz watches will have obsolescence, mechanical watches will have eternity." - Jean-Claude Biver

>>14270017
If he was born in 1876, we'd still be riding horse drawn carriages today.

>>14270049
People still ride bicycles to this very day.

>>14270055
And people still walk with their feet.

New day, new watch

>>14270080
Nice speedy Thursday redditor

>>14270080
My bad, didn't see it was a bulova

>>14270113
Got em

Really liking the 6s28 and there was an unexpected bonus, the bracelet pins from the 3 links I removed are exactly what I needed to repair the bracelet on one of my other watches. It was a good day.

I’m gonna buy a Seiko. Looking at the basics - SKX, SRP. Or maybe a sumo? Budget is around 300 usd max for an automatic, steel strap.

which one?

The titanium 6s wasn't as pleasant to wear as this one, I enjoy the weight of it. A little less heavy than the ananta chrono diver and a bit thinner.

>>14270134
I haven't owned any of those but the angular srp is more appealing than the other 2.

>>14270140
If those 3 are the only choices? The top one.

It’s poop o’clock

>>14269836
Post watches fit for honorable men who believe in a worthy cause.

What percentage of your salary is based and redpilled to spend on a watch and what percentage is cringe and bluepilled?

>>14270153

>>14270162
Whatever percentage you deem acceptable.

BTW lads, I was pretty into watches over 10 years ago, then life got in the way.
Now I’m back at it. How come used Sub no dates are so fucking expensive nowadays? They used to go for around <5K back then, now I find them more expensive than a fucking DeepSea.
What happened in the watch world for this to be the case? The general market for used Rolexes seems crazy I really should have bought some back then. Yet models that used to be expensive (Yacht Master for instance) are cheaper or around the price of a sub no date.
Also used Panerais and Zeniths are dirt cheap too, they used to be quite expensive. Did I live under a rock?

>>14270195
Speaking of zenith. what's their least zenith-looking chrono?

How do watchmakers ensure the wheels mesh together properly when it's fitted like this? The upper wheel links with the calendar mechanism

>>14270206
The Elite is nice imo.
Any idea about Subs getting ridiculously expensive?

>>14270206
Heritage 146 maybe.

>>14270217
Marketing bullshit.
>>14270216
Why would there be an issue with them meshing?

>>14270220
>>14270217
Do they make something closer to this aesthetic?

>>14270221
Those wheels are linked and immoveable. What if the upper wheel correctly meshes with a wheel but the lower wheel doesn't mesh with the wheel it's supposed to mesh with?

>>14270228
>Those wheels are linked and immoveable.
Are you certain about that?There are 2 outputs

>>14270225
Sort of.

>>14270229
They're press fit, sort of crimped here no?

>>14270234
I think you're mistaken and that they can move separately.

>>14270230
Very nice! Wonder how they'd look without arabic numerals.

>>14270239
That’s the hour wheel at the bottom and the calendar wheel on the top, for it to change correctly, after 24 hours they are linked. If it’s moveable then what’s the point of linking them?

>>14270230

>>14270253
oh seiko you rascals

>>14270259
Nothing new. Those Japs are unoriginal and routinely copy European designs.

Are there ANY nice GMT function watches under 1k? Preferably under 0.5k?

>>14270268

>>14270290
Tons, modern quartzes and vintage autos

>>14270290
Get a Carrera twin time, it's the only decent cheap GMT

>>14270299
That doesn’t dispute the fact that Seiko is copying Europeans.

Where do you guys see watches in the next 5, and 10 years? Mechanical watches.

So, since the last thread convinced me that I shouldn't begin to build my watch collection if I don't have 5k for the first watch, I'd just like to say goodbye to the thread, I'm going to find some hobby for poor people instead. Sorry, I tried. :(

>>14270290
I’m selling pic related for 150€

>>14270414
I can do 130 plus shipping...

>>14270420
Where are you from? I could do 130€ + shipping if you live in the EU, can pay via PayPal as friends and could wait until Monday because I’m on vacation. If you are interested I could give you my email so we stay in touch.

>>14270425
Okay but first, can you throw in your sister's panties to sweeten the deal?

>>14270428
I don’t have a sister, also forget the deal.

>>14270430
What the fuck that's not me >>14270428. Spain, can you do a timestamp photo? Post email

I just graduated highschool, should I get a TAG Heuer or something more expensive? I don't think I'm old enough for a Rolex yet but I've worn a suit exclusively for the last 5 years.

>>14270435
I don't mean to be disparaging, but although basically no one will ever care what watch you have, if a very successful person looks at your TAG the thought they will have is "couldn't afford a Rolex?" It's much better to appear like you either have a distinct taste that brings you off of the Rolex/Omega path, or to wear a Casio which just says you don't care about watches (to the ignorant masses, that is). It's better to look like you're not trying than looking like you're trying and failing.

>>14270434
Nice, I’m from Spain too so you could save a little in shipping costs.
karlsruhespanier (Gmail)

>>14270435
The thing is no one you meet at work will be impressed by a Tag. The ones who recognize it as a tag won't be impressed - they probably own nicer stuff. The ones who don't know watches won't care. Whereas a good looking watch with a nice suit is going to be more impressive, and if you ever run into a watch guy then your nomos will gain some approval.

>>14270443
Sike. That was all me. Pack with your mother's panties and we have a deal.

>>14270449
Lmao at the absolute state of /wt/, this place used to be cool.

>>14270412
I got into the whole fine watch scene years ago and spent a lot of time and money buying 5 thousand dollar watches. No matter how much money I spent, nobody would ever care less what I was wearing. nor did they even know I was wearing an expensive watch. The only people who would know is someone else who was into fine watches. And not just someone who wore a Rolex, that wasn't enough. Wearing an expensive watch doesn't make the person any more knowledgeable than a person who wears a 20 dollar Timex. And the whole "Automatic watches are watches from the 1700s that were, for a short time, phased out when battery watches came out but slowly they became considered more jewelry than just a watch". I'm so tired of explaining that whole thing to every person I try to sell on how cool I am because I have an expensive automatic watch. Anyway, sticking to the topic, I bought a Tissot earlier this week. The T Race. It is a high quality battery operated watch should last as long as my other overly priced watches. So, don't waste your time and energy on all this classy watch stuff, it is a waste of time and will only serve to cause you grief and aggravation.

>>14270454
/fa/ is slowly killing any remaining interesting posters, very few people even post and talk about watches that they own anymore, it's now just mainly people LARPing as rich watch snobs. Though the rot really set in when we were still on /g/ and a mental degenerate bought a fake watch.

>>14270480
Few things:

>I dont own fakes
>I'm not a degenerate
>you're a looser

>>14270480
>Though the rot really set in when we were still on /g/ and a mental degenerate bought a fake watch.
He started perma-trolling the threads months before that we got mad after getting BTFO'd repeatedly for making dumb arguments in /wt/. Remember when there were suddenly 150+ anti-Seiko posts a thread starting around 2-2.5 years ago? That's when it started.

Do I?

>>14270480
On that note, WAY/WT/?

>>14270487
>English is his mother tongue
>he's a poor intern slave at a London law firm located on the poor side of the river
>he surely must have some kind of university degree
>he writes "looser"

>>14270509
Oh, is that the guy who's shitposting here 24/7? I remember him. What a grand life he must have.

>>14270513
Of course he is, his collection consists of that purposedly scratched up Amphibia, a fake Tudor BB and some random cheap Jap shitter.

>>14270509
>intern

Lmaoing my ass off at you dude, whatever helps you sleep at night.

You think I could afford my collection on intern money?

>>14270527
Post your collection, it's been a while since I last saw your chink Black Bay, your scratched up Amphibia and the other shitter on the same picture.

Anyone know what type of plastic is the green Bergeon mat made out of?

>>14270528
"200k" a year.

>>14270508
Bagel, for the memories. Still works surprisingly well after 4 years.

>>14270536
>being this fat

>>14270435
PSA: don't buy an Omega or a TAG. All the people that I know that "power dress" say that they bought that because they couldn't afford a Rolex.

So I was near a Grand Seiko boutique for the first time yesterday so out of curiosity because of all the spam posted here I had a look inside. They're either shit or incredibly over-priced for an average looking watch. You spergs need to go outside and stop your weeb obsessions.

What do you nigs think of the Max Bill? They pop up at a reasonable discount on ebay once in awhile, I could easily liquidate a few of my shitters to make room for one.

>>14270134
Not the skx, unless you have stick wrists then get skx013. Just look for any 4r35/4r36 and you'll be grand. Turtle. Sumo. Samurai. Tuna etc. Also consider doing a super simple bezel insert mod to tailor it more to your own look, from yobokies or lcbi.

>>14270536
200K on a bad year.

>>14270508

>>14270435
>just graduated high school
>has worn a suit exclusively for the last 5 years
You don’t need a watch, you need a therapist.

>>14270443
Ref?

>>14270299
okay and how does this in any way have to do with seiko copying Europeans

Why does Watchuseek have a billion subforums if everyone just needs an Omega and a Rolex anyway?

>>14270435
Get a vintage Omega or some nice niche brand that has people wondering rather than giving them any number of negative cliches instead.

If I see you with that CV2010 on your wrist, I will think "oh look, that dude wears the same watch I bought when I was 18". And I don't really think me having that watch in high school was ever considered a power move or recognised by anyone but my close friends. I now see people at uni wearing these watches in a "proud fashion" that is hard to describe and unique to pretenders, and it just makes them look like idiots. If I see a JLC or some of the German brands on a wrist I cannot help thinking that opting for such a piece over the often obvious, more flashy choices, is an expression of taste and power.

>>14270600
>unless you have stick wrists
like yours

https://www.amazon.com/Jorg-Gray-JG6500-Analog-Display/dp/B002C40I18

Is this any good?

>>14270692
>Thinking /wt/ owns any of the photos posted

>>14270693
>https://www.amazon.com/Jorg-Gray-JG6500-Analog-Display/dp/B002C40I18
are you retarded

>>14270600
I don't get watches like this. Obviously they're made to be beaters but they're more expensive than regular beaters and they're more fussy to handle. So what's the point of them, when would you actually get to wear them? Just on Instagram? Because a normal person would wear a G-Shock to go skiing/snowboarding.

yall have watched too big for your wrists

I'm going to Istanbul this weekend which is probably the worst possible time. I'm thinking of bringing a watch that's sturdy, reliable, and probably won't get looted off my corpse.

Does anyone have the link to the sub 500 watch guide on imgur ? Thanks in advance anons.

>>14270756
>going to Istanbul
>won't get looted off my corpse.
If you're aware of what a shithole full of shitty people it is, why are you going?

>>14270759
Why? Just wear a Casio until you're 18, then ask for a Rolex for graduation.

>>14270760
Because otherwise it's pretty nice. Though the last time I was there was before Erdogan went full-blown roach-fuhrer.

>>14270772
there are plenty of nice places that aren't inhabited by subhuman muslim filth.

What are some diver chrono field watches that have a day, date, compass, chrono, diver rotating bezel, and a tachymeter? Genuine question, I know how silly is sounds.

>>14270759
It all boils down to F91W or a Seiko 5.

>>14270779
this tbqh

>>14270807
None.

Anyone know if there’s a pdf version of Watchmaking by George Daniels? Can’t afford the book.

>>14270810
Having owned all the shitty watches under 500 dollars i have to see the whole " just get a seiko 5" thing is really shit advice. The ultra cheap seikos are complete and utter trash. If you want a shitty mechanical watch buy a vostok or go for the 4r seiko divers like the samurai or the turtle. If you like casios the f91 is fine. people that buy 100 dollar g shocks are probably a little retarded though.

>>14270817
I bet you can't afford the tools and equipment either, larper.

>>14270814
Are you absolutely sure it doesn't exist? It sounds like something that should exist even if as a novelty.

Back in late summer 2016, I became interested in firearms and nearly completely abandoned my interest in wristwatches. My high priced grail was sold back to the shop that sold it to me, and I was completely satisfied with my Sinn EZM 10. Then late last year, my interest in firearms slowed. I wasn't really looking to return to the watch hobby, but for Christmas my 9 year old daughter picked out a Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic for me after I dragged her through the watch displays at a department store. I was very touched, and I wear it with pride when I "dress up" a bit.
The gift unexpectedly reignited my passion for watches. Soon I was snapping up the watches that hadn't fallen from my "radar," plus a couple others that were priced too well to pass (total of five since the Hamilton). Now I have reached the stage where it is more of a chore to decide what to wear, and my interest is slowing again. I keep entertaining the idea of getting back to the simplicity of strapping on the Sinn every day like I did for over two years. But then I think how much I really like the few I have picked up since Christmas, including making the "investment" in a full service for one of the additions. Plus the thought of selling the watches at an inevitable loss is not appealing (well, the last two additions should sell for quite a bit more than I paid).
I'm cruising now. No plans for a Next Watch. Still browsing the forum. Looking at eBay and watch sales forums for that buy of the century along with @drummer13 and many others I'm guessing. What will happen next? Unlike my previous history with the watch fever, I really don't care what happens next and I'm making no plans.
Just cruising...

>>14270807
There are certified divers with chrongraph, date, rotating bezel and tachymeter but you may be out of luck with day and compass.

>>14270823
Correct, I’m not larping as anyone. Just trying to learn watchmaking. We always start somewhere.

>>14270832
Cool fucking blog post. Print it poster size, fold it into quarters, and shove it up your ass.

>>14270832
kill urself fagg

>>14270833
What's the dial on the right for?

>>14269968
Because this post was made by somebody that want's to kickstart the thread with a retarded bait.
After a while you notice more and more of these and to 90% they never return with the one that they wanted to buy. I stopped giving advice to obviously retarded posters.

>>14270853
It's the seconds hand. Typically the "normal" big seconds hand on a chronograph doesn't move unless the chronograph function is started.

>>14269889
It's Alpina dude.

>>14270856
Want’s.

>>14270861
It moves on my quartz, looks like it's superior.

>>14270705
Some people really prefer analogue watches to digital, or want an analogue option for those kinds of situations. I bought >>14270508 specifically because I wanted an analogue watch tough enough to stand up to environments you'd normally wear a G-Shock in because I was tired of always having to wear digitals when I was working with my hands.

I've owned a Rolex Submariner Date for nearly nine years, and I decided to buy my father a retirement watch that was as close as I could get to my Rolex without paying a fortune. I've been wearing the Invicta for nearly a month now (I had to break it in for him, you know) and these are my observations:

When I took the Invicta out of the box the first thing I noticed was the weight. The Invicta was slightly heavier and had more of a robust feel to it than the Rolex, the major difference here being the bracelet. The Invicta bracelet is much tighter and heavier duty than the Rolex and it's affixed to the case with screws instead of pins. The center links are brightly polished while the edge links are brushed, which gave

>>14270890
it a very attractive 2-tone look (although I've noticed that the polished links show scratches MUCH better). The clasp is also no contest; the Rolex has a thin and rather flimsy stamped clasp, and I have had problems with my Rolex coming undone. The Invicta is much thicker and sturdier, and seems to close more firmly. I've heard one watch reviewer describe the Rolex bracelet as a `crime' on a watch this expensive, and I'm starting to agree. The only place that Rolex comes out ahead here is that it incorporates a folding bracelet extension for wearing over a wetsuit (a feature that I have never used). Oh, and to further widen the gap, the cost of a replacement Rolex bracelet would buy nearly THREE complete Invictas. To be frank here, if I thought it would fit I'd get an Invicta bracelet for my Rolex.

The bezels are also noticeably different, but only in style. The numbers around the Invicta bezel are significantly larger than Rolex and it has far more hash marks. Plus my Invicta is one of the newer models that did away with a Rolex style coin edge, which in my opinion was a step backwards. The Invicta bezel has a dozen shallow moon-shaped scallops around the edge, and getting a good grip on it can be difficult especially with wet hands. As I understand Invicta was sued by Rolex over the bezel design and had to change it, but you can still get coin edged examples for a slight premium.

Both watches come with a sapphire crystal with cyclops eye over the date window, and from what I can tell they're identical.

>>14270893
The faces on these two watches are also nearly identical, the chief difference being the logo and the second hand. The Invicta logo appears to be raised embossed on the face with polished silver, whereas the Rolex logo is simply printed. The Invicta second hand has an attractive wing design as the base finial, and the glow-in-the-dark disc is closer to the edge. Rolex is simply a plain round disc finial. Also, the glow-in-the-dark material is slightly more greenish-yellow on the Invicta, but both watches glow with equal intensity. The hour and second hands are virtually identical.

The cases on both watches appear to be of similar size, style and quality. The three major differences here (and all favor the Invicta) are A) The Invicta bracelet is affixed with heavy-duty looking screws, whereas the Rolex uses pins. B) The Invicta has its name deeply engraved on the side of the case opposite the crown. And C) the Invicta has a glass backing that allows you to see the movement. I've always thought this strange of Rolex that they choose to hide their movement. I've seen Rolex movements out of the case, and they are stunningly beautiful examples of craftsmanship. Why hide it? Plus, it would make counterfeiting the Rolex a lot more difficult.

The crowns on both watches are cosmetically similar, but the Rolex has a patented `triplok' triple-layer sealing system that rates it to a dive depth of 300 meters, where the Invicta has a simple single-layer seal and is rated to only 200 meters depth. The Rolex crown is fine if you're planning to dive on the Titanic, but for recreational diving or simply romping in the pool with your kids the Invicta crown will be all you'll need.

>>14270886
Thought environments like the inside of a Cheetos packet, that water resistance also protects it from Cheeto dust. You’re a fat fuck.

>>14270897
Now for the most important part; the movement. Because I've only owned the Invicta for a month I can give no testament to its robustness, but it's given me no trouble in the month I've had it. As for the Rolex movement, however, I will sing its praises from the mountaintop. My Rolex is 20 years old and I've had it for nine of those years, and in spite of all the abuse I've meted out to it (see my review on the Rolex for details) it's never been serviced or given me an ounce of trouble. Its kept time within 6 seconds per day, rain or shine, all the time I've owned it. The Invicta has kept time to with in 12 seconds per day over the past 30 days. Not as good, but not at all bad. Both movements are Swiss made, by the way.

Both watches tick at the same rate and with the same level of volume, which means you need to be in a quiet room with the watch pressed against your ear before you can hear anything. The sound of the ticking is noticeably different, but I'm not sure what that means. The Invicta has a sound that I would describe as a hollow `tock-tock', whereas the Rolex sounds more like a crisp `tink-tink'. Also, the Rolex second hand has a smoother motion than the Invicta, and I'll assume it's because the cog wheel operating the second hand is made to much tighter tolerances on the Rolex, thus giving it more even increments. Another difference is the date wheel. When the Rolex turns over the date (at 12:05am sharp) there is a crisp `click' that I can easily hear if I'm still awake. The Invicta is more like a `flap', kind of like the sound you hear when flipping thru a deck of cards.

Also there are the intangibles. I bought my Invicta thru the internet, and I know of no Invicta dealers local to me. That means any problems with my Invicta may require shipping it to God-knows-where and waiting several weeks. My Rolex dealer is in the next town, and any problems I may encounter can be fixed quickly and efficiently (although NOT cheaply).

>>14270903
Overall I must say I'm highly impressed with the Invicta, and at the same token I'm somewhat disappointed with my Rolex. From the outside the Invicta is every bit as nice, and even nicer, than my Rolex, and at about 1/15th the cost. There is no reason why the Rolex couldn't be as nice, and considering the price tag it SHOULD be as nice. It shouldn't even have been a contest. However, on the inside it's all Rolex. I cannot imagine how one can improve on the Rolex movement. The Invicta movement seems quite a competent device for the price, but the real test will be longevity. Perhaps I'll write a follow-up review in 5 years and tell you how it's doing.

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Lol, nice blog, retard.

Admit that this is a tasteful timepiece?

I wish you could be a "watch guy" even if you're poor, but unfortunately no matter how much you know, some guy with a Speedy/Sub is always superior.

>>14270927
you sound ignorant

#wristshot I make 200k

>a bunch of virgins found out I make more money than them

Oh no, how will I continue my life now?

>>14270942
>found out
Nigga you said YOU make 200k allegedly. 200k and you’re shitposting.

>>14270956
You clearly work in Tesco and think a job means you have to be "working" whenever you're at your place of employment.

What a sad way to live.

>>14270942
Not more than me though ;)

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These posts were brought to you by:
>the thread is running slow, lets throw the most retarded shit in there, we need a discussion

I am just not sure what it is. The discord that gets shilled here, so that people get fed up of /wt/ and change to discord?
Is it the threadsplitter guy that was banned a few days ago?
The best thing to do is not to engage in retarded discussions, just don't be a newfag.

>>14270968
My collection is probably worth 10 years of your salary you fucking loser.

My wife and I were driving today and I was commenting on my new BB Bronze Slate Grey and she was rolling her eyes in boredom.
I said "one of the things I like about it is no date - seems to make the dial perfectly balanced" - I only have 1 other watch without a date complication. Suddenly she engages me in WIS stuff - holding up her 32mm Hamilton Khaki Field, she said "the only thing I dont like on my watch is the date". We then discussed how neither of us can ever read the date on our watches without reading glasses on and the right light.
I think that may be the first proper watch conversation we have had in 30years - besides her saying "not another, looks just like all the others".
A beautiful moment, maybe we can have a joint hobby building a new collection of no-date watches :)

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we are now shitposting 2 days before the weekend. /fa/ has fallen

>>14270220
God I wish Zenith were priced like Omega.
Costing as much as a Rolex I'll basically never choose them over one. But they look great.

>>14270975

R u sure bubs

>>14270987
The fuck? I thought Zenith was in the affordable category.

>>14270990
oh god he's posting his dad's tax return now.. post one watch you ""own"" with it's papers
>inb4 he doesn't

>>14270990
lmao poorfag, probably work a disgusting blue collar job and think you've made it.

Have fun working 80 hours a week of back breaking labour and dying on the job age 40 you fucking subhuman. Blue collar pieces of shit like you need to be fed into a meat grinder. I'm not even able to pick up stacks of printer paper unless I do a manual handling course LOL

kys

>>14270993
They're part of the swiss watch cartel. I doubt they're allowed to sell a chrono with an in-house movement below a certain price even if they wanted to. The whole industry is a big scam

>>14270996
>tesco
he bags groceries and his dad is the manager kek

>>14270996
>>14270995

Why would I have my dad's tax returns lmao
Is this my dad's cash from my dad's safe too?
Own two businesses and rental real estate and mid 30s. Can retire if I was interested in sellin my businesses. It's ok to be jealous buddy

>>14271018
>no papers
lol fraud please stop. we are all laughing at you. don't make me post a bigger pile of hundreds

>>14271018
>thinking I'll be impressed by the $5000 pocket money you've managed to save up in the 10 years you've been working for your dad's Walmart as a bagger

Please continue to embarrass yourself while I get a massage at my desk.

>>14271032
That's cash from tenants since January. Cash business is the best. I don't see you posting shit larper

>>14271032
that's about 1000-2000 dollars.. and was that a vostok in his pic? hahahaha

>>14271035
you made 2k in three and a half months?? tell me honestly, that building pic is actually where you're sleeping until you can "get back on your feet"?

>>14271032
Lmao and you're at a desk. Feel for ya bud.

>>14271035
do american atms only dispense 20s or something?

>>14271040
You clueless bud I didn't post any pics of my buildings

>>14271035
I've advised the IRS of your potential tax evasion.

>>14271037
My Vostok is an extremely exclusive timepiece, you couldn't get one even if you could afford it.

>>14271041
Mad I get to spend every day in a comfy office while you collect dregs of cash from your drug addict tenants? Who cleans up the vomit when they OD?

>>14271041
at my home desk thank god I don't have to go into to place and lick my bosses asshole haha

Reminder that Tudorfag, the guy that “hates bluecollars” and “makes 200k” south of London has this collection:
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>>14270536
>>14270536

Yes folks, that’s a FAKE Tudor, a Vostok, and a Seiko 5 for a total of another /wt/ derailed.

>>14271053
>even if you could afford it.
Pretty sure anyone can afford the 5 dollars or whatever that beat up piece of shit cost.

>>14271053
I have an office at both businesses I own. Thankfully my employees (people like you) make money for me, and I only need go in occasionally

>>14271057
>Yes folks, that’s a FAKE Tudor
Why would they even make fakes of a fake?

I heard they have great rental office space at 3 More Riverside London.

Uwu snarfs dick

Want to discuss watches in a relaxed environment where you can find industry professionals that don't take themselves too seriously? Micro-engineering, banter and good times.

https://discord.me/watches

>>14271055
>he thinks I have a boss

LMAO

>>14271057
>>14271059
>>14271061
Fine faggots here's a pic of my payslip, try not to get too assblasted.

>>14271072
WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU POSTING A RECEIPT FOR LAXATIVES

>>14271018
Why is pic related in the picture and if this is cash from tenants why is it all in 20s?

>>14271077
coz he shitted on your head cuz
hahahaha

>>14271083
>makes 200k
>vostok, fake tudor and seiko 5
yup really took a dump on my face there

>>14271081
One of my kids homework papers, and because poor residential people pay in 20s. My b2b pay with checks.

>>14271077
Sorry, wrong pic.

>>14271091
i thank christ I can afford a rolex and not have to wear an embarrassing piece of shit like that

>>14271090
>people pay in 20s
Do atms in america only dispense 20s? That doesn't make any sense.

>>14271091
Has anyone ever asked you if it's a hulk?

>>14271101

Probably, I wouldn't know though.

>>14271121
It's unlikely from a logistics point of view. You'd have to refill the machine 2.5x as often as a machine that dispensed mainly 50s

>>14271130
Most poor people don't have bank accounts. They cash their check and break big bills paying other bills. That's my guess as to why so many people pay in 20s

>>14271136
I'm calling bullshit. I can't imagine any scenario where 90% of rent payments are made with 20 dollar bills.

>>14271150
I didn’t even know people still paid rent in cash. Do people really not have bank accounts?

>>14271169

Median household income here is like 35k. I got lucky with my first business income being disproportionate to household income. Fueled the other shit I wanted to get into

>>14271185
Post collection

Anyone know any cool watches for around 300-500, 38-40mm, sapphire, with no date window?

>>14271196
Stop spamming the thread faggot

>>14270933
200k in what currency because no one earns £200k in that part of London unless they deal drugs?

>>14271203
literally first time posting, sorry to interrupt arguing over the imaginary money you all make

>>14271196
> cool watches
> 300-500
no such watch exists.

>>14271210
Sure that’s why poster count doesn’t change. Fuck off

>>14271218
you are braindead

>>14271215
okay thanks!!

>>14271205
IPS. (Imaginary pound sterling)

>>14271130
you hardly ever see 50 dollar bills anymore. much more likely to see a 100, and if you break a 100, you always gets 20s back

>>14271196
If you're budget is below $3-5k there's nothing. Get a vintage Speedy.

>>14271205
>no one earns £200k in that part of London
lol

>>14271185
>Median household income here is like 35k
that's the median income for the US as a whole, no?

>>14271196
Hamilton Khaki, i guess

>>14271239
jesus christ /fa/ did a number on this place, time to be a watchuseek fag

>>14271249
kys poorfaggot

>>14270508
Semenmaster as usual.

>>14271253
you first, person that really might of wasted money on an omega

>>14271249
>time to be a watchuseek fag
What do you think they will tell you lol ?

>>14271241
no. US median is like 55-60k

>>14271263
Probably just likes, if anyone responds with text than just a "what is that model?"

It's all subforums for specific niche/brand shit, you really dont even mix that much. /g/ kind of focused on poorfag shit with some people having rolexs or weird stuff like acutrons, wasn't like this. I don't even get how someone can be into watches if they only like maybe 5 models total combined with rolex/omega

Neat gmt watches?

>>14271278
no, it's not
most of the country is poor as fuck

>>14271288
>Probably just likes, if anyone responds with text than just a "what is that model?"
Are you retarded lol, this is all from WUS - >>14270685
>>14270437
>>14270448
>>14270551

Speedy/Sub is entry level.

>>14271295
not where I'd be on the site

>>14271292

>>14271305
Wow I almost posted this exact screencap. That's household income. Personal income is between 32 and 39k on average.

>>14271311

sorry, median HOUSEHOLD for my area is 36k. i thought i specified.

why so much amphibia hate

>>14270538
That second hand is beautiful, what do you call it?

>>14271351
“Shameless Milgauss rip off”

>>14271330
you tell me

>>14271330
Because /wt/ is for LARPing rather than actually talking about watches.
For instance, look at this shitter, I should just kill myself since it's not a Rolex.

>>14269839
Why aren't he using the bezel.

can we all just agree to kill off /wt/?

its depressing seeing it in this state. i see no reason why we should keep this shitshow going.

>>14271447
You're not wrong.

>>14271330
I have no idea. I have a few of them and i fell for the basedko meme. It costed more than twice as much, you can't buff out the crystal but it still gets scratched, no hacking or winding, and its off by over a minute a day while not a single vostok i had was off by even close to that much. I hope the fucking sk onions is waterproof at least.

>>14271249
well what the FUCK do you want us to tell you??? im fucking tired of seeing these WHAT BLAH BLAH BLAH WATCH CAN I GET FOR UNDER 300 NIGERIAN DOLLARS WITH A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT AND SAPPHIRE MOVEMENT BLAH BLAH BLAH. YAH SORRY TO FUCKING BURST YOUR BUBBLE BUT THERE FUCKING ISN'T NOTHING GOOD AT THAT PRICE OK NOW JOIN THE RANK OF SEIKO 5 "POS(T)ERS" UNTIL YOU GET A FUCKING JOB OR STEAL A CC FROM YOUR MOMMY'S WALLET BECAUSE WIST WIST WIST WATCHES ARE NOT ABOUT MEETING SOME STUPID BUDGET BECAUSE OF YOUR FAILED LIFE IT'S ABOUT ROLEX PHUKER ROOLLLEEEX ROLEX FUCKER

>>14271447
It would be nice if that happened, I still come here out of habit and I hate myself for it, I've had some good memories posting when things were varied and interesting with people who really knew their stuff.
Now it's just mentally ill people arguing about things in their imaginations, most of which don't actually pertain to watches in any way.

>>14271196
See,
>>14271246
There's some version of orient star that might do it. Then there's the HKED Nemo diver and several Martinero watches. But it all depends on what counts as cool to you.

>went in earnest jones, goldsmiths and beaverbrooks today
>literally no steel stunners in any of them

I hate this planet.

Hey guys, my dad picked this up a few years back. I’m wondering if it’s real or fake. The second hand popped off and it’s not running so he got it very cheap. I’m wondering if it’s genuine because if it is it’ll be worth getting it professionally fixed.

>>14271537
>gucci

GET THE

FUCK

OUT, RIGHT NOW

>>14270990
>>14271018
Would you mind sharing your blessings? I’m poor as fuck and I can’t afford this book. >>14270817 it’s less than $80 on Amazon.

Pretending to be rich on 4chan is pretty pathetic desu

>>14271555
im having a hard time figuring out which one is worse: pretending to be rich on 4chan or bragging about how rich you are on 4chan.

Both are equally embarrassing

>>14271538
Yeah I think it’s genuine Gucci too. All of the “tips to check if genuine” are green lights

>>14271597

It can be pathetic, I just wanted to put the larping douche in his place

>>14271602
That larping douche is Tudorfag, it’s why /wt/ is so shit today

>>14271602
> but he started it....
embarrassing

>>14271615

All I wanted to know the whole time before all that nonsense is if this watch was decent or not

>>14271618
At least im not tripfagging while doing it ;)

>>14271629
Yes, it's decent, but not at that price.

>>14271648
Would you mind making a recommendation for something similar that would be worth getting?

>>14271654
Sure, if you're looking for that piece in particular, you can get them for closer to 5-600.
If a thousand is what you're looking to spend, I'd look into some vintage Omega Constellations. There are nice examples out there with the classic pie-pan dial.

>>14271629
Helped someone a few threads back itching for a Calatrava with centre-seconds but didn’t want to spend the Calatrava money. He got this vintage IWC instead I found for him.

Here’s the search link I used to find a suitable watch https://www.chrono24.com/search/index.htm?caseDiameter=34&caseDiameter=35&caseDiameter=36&caseDiameter=37&caseDiameter=38&caseDiameter=39&caseDiameter=40&caseDiameter=41&caseDiameter=42&caseMaterials=1&caseMaterials=3&caseMaterials=8&dialNumbers=803&dosearch=true&maxAgeInDays=0&otherAttributes=1201&pageSize=120&priceFrom=0&priceTo=8500&redirectToSearchIndex=true&sortorder=5

That has all the filters, adjust them to your liking. I think the price filter is set to 8,5 k max.

>>14271629
is it just me or does that longines logo look really bad?

>>14271671
this look real nice though. i would def go with something like this over the longines.

>>14271629
I set this >>14271671 1,5k and found this for 1k. Pretty mint. https://www.chrono24.com/omega/geneve--id10292397.htm

>>14271671
That is fucking gorgeous. Thank you!

Reminder that Longjeans is a loser brand.

>>14271682
Pretty mint it is. Still sporting its original leather band, probably a rarely worn piece. The movement looks great with nothing amiss.

>>14270659
>>14270321
>Seiko copying Europeans
The point here: >>14270268
is that Seiko was copying Rolex.

>>14271686
I know nothing about watches, so that's why I am asking.

This one caught my eye, too
https://www.chrono24.com/tissot/vintage-18k-gold--id9550464.htm

>>14271700
not sure how you feel about quartz, but the tissot you linked is quartz

>>14271700
That’s a quartz.

>>14271698
Is Rolex not European? Is Zenith >>14270253 being copied by Seiko here >>14270259 not European? A few threads back there was also a Tag copied by Seiko, is Tag not European too?

>>14271706
Please excuse my ignorance, but I know literally nothing about watches. I'm just trying to find a nice piece that is versatile enough for many different outfits and formal events.

>>14271700
Basically unless you want to be bullied just buy a steel date Rolex Submariner and be done with it, most other watches are tax return watches or mallwatch shitters.

>>14271710
Copying is copying you turd.

>>14271686
And yet they are in the top 5 most successful watch makers and sell more than $1billion worth of watches a year. That's a lot of people buying a lot of shitters.

>>14271330
Fuck knows, they're great watches.

>>14271743
Are you saying the current /wt/ approved watch brand table is out of date? What amendments would you make?

>>14271763
Omega is a good entry level watch.

>>14271763
It's out of date. Add the trinity and Lange to the approved list. Also add any watch over $10k.

That's it.

>>14271779
Patek, yes.
Audemars Piguet? No, they make too many hip-hopping bling-bling APROOs
Vacheron? No. Dead brand. Subsidiary of Richemont.
A. Lange and Sons? No. Zombie brand. Subsidiary of Richemont.

>>14271777
>Omega is a good entry level watch.
I agree. I gave one to my young son while he learns how to tell time. If he destroys it or loses it, no big loss.

Then when he proves he can take care of something he gets a real watch.

>>14271834
Pleb detected.

>>14271629
>>14271682
Why spend that much on an old watch? Won't it be made with inferior technology and be harder to service?

>>14271863
Old vintage beater watches are hot right now and it's an easy way to get a gold watch. Easier than, you know, buying a new one.

It won't be made with inferior technology because it's the same technology powering watches today, but it definitely will be more expensive to service if any part ever needs replacing.

>>14271867
I thought those things had different movements from many decades ago. Why would anyone spend money on r&d to make a worse movement?

>>14271873
the only thing that's improved is manufacturing and materials technologies.
so yes, a modern movement is better in that sense, but if you were to show a watch maker from 1900 a "modern" movement like a Rolex 3235, they'd know exactly what it was, how it worked, and how to repair it.

>>14271879
>if you were to show a watch maker from 1900 a "modern" movement like a Rolex 3235, they'd know exactly what it was, how it worked, and how to repair it.
tells u more about rolex lol

>>14271834
I legitimately can no longer tell if these retarded posts are bait or not. Christ you guys are evil, vicious, nasty fuckers

>>14271891
t. nigger aspiring to own an iced-out APRO

>>14271894
>defends Rolex and PP
>shits on AP, Lange, and VC
If you’re opposed to the Swiss mountain jew, you should be praising Lange and criticizing both Rolex and Patek.

>>14271901
>If you’re opposed to the Swiss mountain jew, you should be praising Lange
Why, because they are merely OWNED by the SMJ?

Remember, if you ever feel stupid or like a loser, there are people out there that paid list for Breetling.

>>14271891
Have you not caught on to roughly 50-70% of the posts on /wt/ being bait now? That fucker spends his every waking moment on these threads perma-trolling them because he has no life.

>>14269836
>>14269836

>>14271953
This general is dead and worthless. It has been for a long time.

>>14271961
>general
>worthless
Seems par for the course.

>>14271972
There was a period of a few years before the perma-trolling started where /wt/ was legitimately good. It had a collection of knowledgeable posters who were actually interested in horology and chronometry rather than in jewelry and brand whoring. Virtually all of those posters have left after 2.5 years of perma-trolling and a forced move to /fa/ from /g/.

Nice mid tier automatic

Poorfag here.
Thoughts on this?
Not sure if I want to get the heritage black bay diving style watch instead.

>>14271980
Yeah. It was easy to foresee in hindsight that /fa/ would be all about brand more than the mechanism and craftsmanship.

Whatever. It's either leave permanently or just get used to anything that's not a Rolex Sub being a nasty shitter.

>>14271989
sssssssssSSSHITTER

>>14271989
Either get a BB36 or a BB58. I don't see the point of a 41mm black bay with no rotating bezel to be honest.

Hey /fa/

What do you guys make of this drive de cartier? In house movement, ~7k, beautiful and unique. I don't know about their build quality or history as I've never owned one but I would love any insight on this.

>>14271989
Looks nice enough. Decent price, though I can't speak to the condition of it.

Personally, I prefer the Ranger to the BB 41. The BB needs a rotating bezel, otherwise it looks unfinished.
I don't know what your price range is but if you can scrape together a little more you could get a Tudor North Flag, which is much more interesting than the yet-another-BB-variant.

But to your question. Yes, the price is fair for that watch.

>>14271996
Elegant and masculine. Cartier's got their shit together lately after a couple decades in the weeds.
The build quality will be impeccable and Cartier service is excellent (something that can't be said of many brands, unfortunately).

It's obviously dressy but is just casual enough to where you could wear it with a polo, though probably not a t-shirt.

It's probably not a "one watch for life" piece, but alongside a sporty diver or chrono, you'd have a pretty complete collection.

>>14272013
Oh, one thing, though. DO NOT BUY IT NEW. Cartiers take an absolutely brutal hit on depreciation. You can buy one of those in brand-new condition with B&P for 5k with no effort. Some hunting could probably save you another 500.

>>14272024
Do you have recommended second hand online stores? I checked chrono24 and they're priced around 6800 :/

>>14272029
Not him but it might be worth checking yahoo.jp auctions. Generally watches are cheaper there than other sites.

>>14272029
Are you sure?
https://www.chrono24.com/cartier/drive-de-cartier-silver-steelleather---wsnm0004--id9391421.htm

>>14272033
i checked earlier this week but thank you for that. How can I check what's a good value of a watch, obviously people want to sell for the highest possible amount but is there a website that appraises current value?

>>14272041
If there is, I don't know about it.
I typically check out eBay, c24, yahoo.jp, WUS BST, etc and get an idea of a good average.

This is not exactly a rare watch so you should have no problem finding the right watch for the right price.

>tfw from a poor country
>tfw I just wanted 2-3 nice watches for less than $1k each
:(

>>14271996
I don’t know about that watch in particular but I purchased a tank back in 2013 that has been sublime and Cartier has only improved in my view since then. Mine has a Piaget movement but I’ve only read good things about their in-house work. Their finishing and quality is very good and as another poster said their customer service is impeccable. If you really love the design then I’d say go for it, you could do a lot worse for the money and I’d struggle to find anything obviously better.

>>14272099
This. From the start until about 1980, Cartier was ne plus ultra in the watch world. They didn't make their own movements, but they used only the best.
Once they corporatized and consolidated, they moved the watch division downmarket and that led to some pretty tragic Le Must de Cartier quartz Tanks with vermeil cases.
(In their defense, though, they were one of the very few houses to actually make their own quartz movements in-house.)

In the last 10 years or so, Cartier has been regaining its form and developing some serious in-house movements, in addition to fresh designs like the Drive.

I can speak to Cartier's service, when I had to take my family heirloom Tank Louis Cartier from 1968 in for service. They were very patient and accomodating about which operations they could perform and which they would skip, per my request.
They are also more aware than most companies that their watches and jewelry have heirloom value and should be treated as such.
>do not polish the case, definitely do not replace the dial, etc

>>14272115
>>14272115
>>14272115

This is my daily watch. Just bought a new strap for it, what do you guys think?

>>14271996
What's so special about their in house movement?

>>14271091