/fa/ - Fashion

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>>15408431
My humble collection.

fill this thread first:

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>>15405766

Gonna go ahead and sage this thread. Don't start new threads so early you fucking faggot

Rate my piece

>>15408444
JLC is sick

>>15408444
The danish watch maker? And didn't you sell the JLC?

>>15408444
Where'd you get the sea master?

>>15408431

>His watch represents the number 4 with the numeral "IIII" instead of "IV"

I seriously hope none of the watches you guys own do this...

>>15408438

Das it, now we're making progress. At least we're posting classic examples of pilot watches so that people can have an idea of what they are or the things that identify them.

Any other styles aside from Dive and Pilot that we should be including?

Any good watch that's cheaper than a Rolex?

>>15408459
Was a bit quick there. Yes former collection apart from the Omega and Oris.
>>15408461
Was gifted to me from my mom's friends husband.

>>15408441
Silly ideas like these might give others ideas how to better do it. I found some lanyards that have the same lug width as some of my watches. If i get bored, i'd make a nato strap out of it. Lanyards are often thinner and don't make the watch as bulky as natos. Only need needle and thread in a nice color. Stitching is braindead easy.

If i had a gucci fake lanyard, i'd do a gucci nato as a party gag.

>>15408485
yes
>>15408453

>>15408476
Dress watches. From very traditional and formal to less formal with complication. Acceptable sporty/casual dress watches.

>>15408488
I thought that was a dog leash.
>Send in your favorite dogs leash and will make a beautiful watch strap for you to wear and remember the good times you had!

>>15408492
No, really.

>>15408485

No. They don't exist. No watch that is good is less expensive than a Rolex. It's part of the definition of "good watch".

>>15408488
It's going to be hard as fuck to make that a watch strap by hand. Especially a NATO strap.

And that's only if you're lucky and have it the exact width.

You'll need to burn the ends, hot knife or hot awl the holes for the buckle etc and you can't really hand sew nylon effectively

You can try to weld it but it'll look like shit.

Welding plastic is basically just using heat to press together and doesn't involve skill like Tig welding

So what's the deal with the alligator/croc leather seen in high end watches? Is it simply the luxury of having an exotic animal hide as a strap? Or is there something else to it?

I know a little bit about leather, but not enough about exotic hides. I like good leather boots and shoes, and the most durable kind are made with full grain cow leather. Bags from top designers will often be made with Top grain leather to remove any markings that may be present on full grain leather. But even within fashion houses, they'll sometimes have croc or snake skin leather goods. And they're expensive as fuck. But this price really just comes with how rare the material is (to my knowledge, at least).

So is it the same for watches? Is it simply an extra layer of luxury? Or is there something about croc leather that is better? Perhaps its longevity, or its ability to stretch and repel moisture?

>>15408538
I think it's just being exotic and having an interesting natural pattern/texture. Other ones are ostrich, lizard and shark.
I personally like light brown ostrich, Perhaps most commonly used on the JLC Reverso.
The rough and uneven grain and color, almost like buffalo but softer, and with the characteristic dots makes it dressed down causal but elegant.

I’m feelin shiny. I’m feelin chrome. Witness me bros.

>>15408538
Alligator/croc can be economically produced in SEA slaughterhouse farms on an industrial scale then marketed to the prestige-hungry masses as a luxury exotic leather product.
If you want actual exotic luxury leather you can occasionally find vintage nos pre-embargo seal and elephant bands from the 1970's on ebay et. al, more durable and superior to pretty much anything produced today at around 50-100 dollars. Arguably it's also a more ethical choice as it provides no incentives to present day reptile farms whose practices tend to be sickening. Now, asian elephant bands are also available from Thai, Vietnamese, etc. producers, those are unethical and inferior modern products, please don't buy from them and stick to vintage. Old markings are usually phoque veritable/seal/pinseal for seal and elephant/african elephant/s.a. elephant/éléphant veritable for elephant.

>>15408438
GOD w2c poorfag ww1 watch?

>make a chronograph
>don't put labels in the dial

h-how are you supposed to time things?

>>15408726
I fucking love how the date window is in the middle of the fucking watch face because they use the cheapest tiny Chinese shitter movements.

>>15408438
Definitely getting better. Imo the mk11 or smiths w10 deserve an inclusion and I'd put the navitimer in there too (despite the contention in the previous thread it's one of the most iconic pilots watches in the world). Maybe throw one of the dirty dozen in there too

>>15408677

That's fair and I would definitely do that. Great idea, anon. I still have this weird hang-up over purchasing seal or elephant because of how unethical I know the trade is regarding poaching and other things. But I may feel better knowing it's vintage... maybe. If the quality is better that is also incentive for me.

However, I'm not sure the argument "it provides no incentives to present day reptile farms" is particularly true. If all the vintage stuff sells, clearly there is a market for it.

>>15408438
So on this subject, I want to get a modern pilot tool watch as a "graduation present" when I finish my commercial license. Aerospace, X-33, or something else? I think I like the Omega dial and bracelet more but it's also pretty chunky and quite a bit more expensive than the Breitling.

>>15408711
>poorfag ww1 watch
not an actual ww1 pilot, but the cheap option might be an ingersoll wrist radiolite, same styling, roughly the same period (released in 1919), shitty but cheap and still widely available movement, radium dial (that may not be good for your health tho), big size for the era:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WATCH-INGERSOLL-WRIST-RADIOLITE-MILITARY-VINTAGE-WWI-TRENCH-OVERSIZE/283940716357?hash=item421c2f7f45%3Ag%3Ae6sAAOSwAV1fBG-E&LH_ItemCondition=3000
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ingersoll-Wrist-Radiolite-Trench-Style-Watch-Spares-or-Repair/203035553497?hash=item2f45dcaed9:g:twYAAOSwFcte-uE7

>>15408777
Wow great suggestion thx! I wonder how many of these it would take to piece one together?

>>15408438
>no Fortis
>no Heuer Bund

>>15408774
Breitling has a nicer looking case, omega has a slightly better looking dial. I would go with the breitling personally. Try and find a video of someone actually using the digital functions and make sure it seems intuitive and not to annoying to actually operate.

>>15408532
Don't overcomplicate it. It's not the same material real natos are. Usually lanyard is thinner. Only one is nylon the other is just some fabric that looks easily stitchable. And several of my lanyard fit a few watches.
If i try it, i'll show it in these threads some day.

Why do people like Natos? I don't really understand the appeal? They look tacky, extremely cheap, like they're out of a cereal box.

>>15408812
with antique pieces it's wiser to wait until a clean working example shows up. it has an inexpensive "dollar watch" movement and getting it serviced might be an issue. also be aware that these 100 year + old watches equipped with pocket watch movements and lacking an anti-shock mechanism are not meant to be worn regularly, they are more like display pieces.

>>15408978
That makes sense. I'll keep an eye out. I really am a sucker for the font used by the zenith and the patek in that picture but it doesnt seem to be so common

>>15408962
they are the most comfortable strap along with perlons

bracelet is heavy and not for every watch and leather makes me sweat

>>15408726
>implying the people who buy these things even know how to operate a chronograph

>>15408431
Let's see that lume!

what watch does this alpha chad wear?

>>15408962
They're used as a crutch by poorfags who aren't able to afford more than 1-2 watches.

>>15409128
Something cheap and ugly because he's not into watches.

>>15409128
Something practical and mature, the man is too busy saving all our lives

>>15408919
The Omega's interface also looks a lot better and it has a bunch of useful features (like mission elapsed time) that the Breitling doesn't afaik.

>>15409128
Looks to be a casio of some sort
t. Casiogang

sup /wt/?
fuck those fuckers on /wtGAY/

>>15408744
No smiths, owner is a dick. Look up his customer service lol

>>15408438

>>15408706
>>15408836
What's the 0-5-10 subdial for? Also, really dig the dive bezel. Is it the clock from a dive bomber?

>>15408438
>>15408817
>>no Heuer Bund
This. Also, maybe this pic also needs some text, to list brands of modern versions/hommages. E.g. the classic German fliegers should have Laco et al, but also San Martin for the budget option and the Heuer should get Sinn as an expensive, modern "true heritage" option and HKED as the budget hommage.
And Sinns TESTAF autism should get a honorable mention
>https://wornandwound.com/sinn-goes-din-with-three-new-pilots-watches/

>>15408726
>All the subdials are way too small and way to centered in the middle of the huge watch
It's the little details that really show you that you've got a piece that was made with thought, heart and skill!
Love it!
W2C?

>>15408962
>Why do people like Natos?
Comfortable, easy to clean, cheap. Wouldn't wear one with my dress watches, but for tool watches, they're perfect.

>>15409128
Is that this Fauci guy who's still not given up on assuming you can reason with Trump?
He's a timex man. There was some promo piece posted a few threads back.

All this pilot shilling last thread got me into thinking I really need one for my collection since I have every other type of watch, so I ordered a Laco. It was either that or a Stowa, but I didn't wanna overextend my budget. Did I do good?

It's kinda strange how the brain functions, I basically go into full caveman hoarder mode with "ooooh shiny I NEED that" in these threads. What the fuck is wrong with me? Anyone else have that?

>>15409461
>It's kinda strange how the brain functions, I basically go into full caveman hoarder mode with "ooooh shiny I NEED that" in these threads. What the fuck is wrong with me? Anyone else have that?
*raises hand*
I really should fucking leave 4Chan. Among other things, it also causes me to get way more watches than I need.

...but I really only need a few more and I’m done! I swear! Just a Flieger, something with a slide rule, a green and a blue watch and a ProTrek and I got all the watches I could possibly need!

>>15409461
>I ordered a Laco

>>15409466
>blue watch
Derp. Yellow watch. Already got two blue ones and two blue-ish ones.
Oh, and maybe a Nomos.

>>15409467
What are you laughing at you pixelated whore?

>>15409466
What ProTrek are you looking at getting? I've been looking at them for a good ABC watch

>>15409478
Something with a baro that’s not too huge and too expensive. I dig the Ana-digis but they might be a bit too big. But other than that, they seem wearable for non-/out/ use, whereas the pure digis are quite /out/istic, but sometimes I need a functional tool watch in a somewhat formal setting, so I dunno.

>>15409388
>muh Trump

>>15409537
Normal people:
>shit. I made a mistake.
>what can I learn from it?
>new and improved understanding!
Trumptards:
>shit. I made a mistake.
>I’ll just pretend I didn’t!
>double down on my proven falsehoods!
You “people” are insufferable.

>>15409576
Leftards:
>pandemic going around? Better encourage people to come together in huge crowds to further our political agenda

>>15409461
>Did I do good?
For a few hundred more you'd get a nicer movement and something that looks like the original, which is more likely to keep you satisfied over the years. Worst part for me is the green lume, it looks like cheap knockoff.
But if you're happy settling with the shitter version just to have a flieger then why not.

>It's kinda strange how the brain functions.
You have to learn to step back and think through if you really want it. Wait a few days or weeks and then make a decision. Especially if you don't have a lot of money.

>>15409594
>For a few hundred more you'd get a nicer movement and something that looks like the original

You mean the Stowa? I'd spent over a thousand for the ETA movement. I spent €340 for the Laco with a Miyota which may or may not be hackable. It's not amazing but it's not bad either as it's pretty accurate. Everywhere I looked people were saying the lume looked great, so I donno about that.

Sure, the Stowa is a much better watch, but I couldn't justify spending that much more without having to think about diminishing returns.

>>15409503
I like the ana-digis but I prefer the full digital ones like the PRW-3100.

Are these not being made any more
It feels like for a few months now they've not ha them in stock
Saying that, it could just be that my perception of time is fucked because of corona

>>15409660
no, JOMW did 2 videoes featuring these about a month ago(mainly the steel one) and they sold out ever since

>>15409668
oh it was only a month ago?
feels like longer

I'm taking the class to get licensed as a real estate agent in my state. Average home price in my are is 360,000 but it's usually lot higher in my area, so commission on a sale will be around 10k or higher.
I told myself that from the first sale I ever make I'll finally get a luxury watch.
Let's say 10k. If you had 10k to spend and were going to get a statement watch that says "I'm serious and can be trusted to sell your luxury home", what would you get? Looking for ideas.

Why tf Tag Heuer charge almost 1 grand for quartz watches?

>>15409694
You're paying for the name

>>15409691
People always ask that question, and I always answer with a Glashutte. However, a Rolex or Omega would be more recognizable in your profession.

I'd really think about spending that much if I were you though, real estate agents do OK, but aren't that rich usually.

>>15409691
Rolex, obviously. The easy recognized “I’m rich(but not really)” watch for a shitty profession like yours. Make sure that it’s a two-tone and maxi-case for that certain extra sleaze-oomph.
Oh, and get a good fake of one a bit above your pay grade instead of the real deal! It’s not like you’re in a honest profession anyways.

>>15409702
Damn, I haven't looked at Glashutte in a while, forgot how pretty they are.
>real estate agents do OK, but aren't that rich usually.
I'm married, and my wife makes enough that even if I sell poorly we'll still be fine. The watch is a one time thing as a present to myself.

>>15409706
>It’s not like you’re in a honest profession anyways
Did a real estate agent fuck your oneitis at a part or something? I'd expect this if someone said lawyer, but not real estate agent

>>15409737
did you ever see glengarry glen ross?

>>15409022
>>I mean you probably don't carry a coin purse, around, right?
What? I just put them in my wallet like a normal person?

>>15409738
So you base your entire perception of something off of a fictional story from a film made almost 30 years ago?
Nice. I definitely value your opinion and the things you have to say. Please post with a trip, I promise I won't filter it

>>15409737
Nah. But they’ve always been clueless and sleazy and nowhere near worth what they’re asking.
As soon ask you ask them something that’s not written in the ad, they’re lost and hilariously so if your question implies knowledge about construction work.
Real estate agents serve no purpose at all, but somehow everyone is convinced those parasite must be included in every transaction.

>>15409737
>>15409743
>>15409744
not that anon but real estate agents are worse than used car salesmen.

>>15409744
How many times have you ever used a real estate agent? When did you buy your home, big shot? I'm most teasing but you have a point.
My career plan is actually to do real estate for a few years to really learn the market and understand the industry and then transition to property development with the intent of developing a property to rent and expanding from there.

>>15409746
I'm legit baffled why people think this. Basically all the agent does is ask you what you want in a property, find something they think fits your description and show it to you. If you like it they start the sale, if not they keep looking. How is that comparable to a car salesman? I have been fucked over twice from sleazy used car salesmen, one who sold me a car without a title so I couldn't register it because "it was in the mail, don't worry" and another that lied about a bunch of shit and damaged my car when I took it in

>>15409754
Real estate agent AND landlord?

>>15409743
it was a joke but your defensive reply shows that real estate agents are probably universally shitheads and they know it

>>15409754
I’ve bought four and sold three houses and have also used realtors to rent out apartments and they’re generally a bit sleazy and pompous.

>>15409777
The majority of real estate agents are white women in their 50s. Thats literally the most common demographic for a realtor

>>15408726
>that date window
>unlabeled subdials on a chronograph

>>15409694
They sell these cruising on name recognition from boomers who want to have the same watch as Steve McQueen and use the money to fund their R&D department.

what up

>>15409809
They use the money for celebrity endorsements, more like.

Wife just agreed to get me a Grand Seiko once I get a vasectomy!

>>15409754
>so commission on a sale will be around 10k or higher.
>Basically all the agent does is ask you what you want in a property, find something they think fits your description and show it to you.
>I'm legit baffled why people think I'm a parasite.

>>15409928
What kind of shitters does he have? Surprised the weeb little shit isn't wearing a Jap shitter

>>15409949
I'm surprised he even has a watch.
At least he doesn't shill for MVMT.

>>15409952
He doesn't come off as a very materialistic guy.

>>15409957
That's just because you don't know hpw expensive all the shabby looking steetwear he likes costs. Lots of those plastic toys he rotates on the shelf behind he sell for thousands of dollars each.

>>15409353
Smith made watches before that dick head bought the name. For example, a Smith's watch was worn on the first Everest summit along with the rolex

>>15409382
So based

>>15409949
It's a Rolex GMT II. Also have a Speedy man on the fucking moon and in the past some real fashion shitters.

>>15409962
Obviously he spend money on some things like fashion and shitty ''art'', but he's not a flashy guy. Lives more like upper middle class than nouveau riche scum.

>>15409990
>swede
>gets watch with penis on it
hmmm

>>15409952

>trying to find a dress watch from a decent brand in gold
>it looks like the vintage market for omega sea masters/de villes has tried out

Any ideas?

>>15410023
polijot de luxe.

I like this guy. He's like a bohemian chill uncle who perhaps drinks a bit too much and just love watches. As far as I've seen he don't have a big ego or try to shill shit like a dirty rodent.
''this watch use the same in-house movement as this one, but cost half the price!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG9mB-Fj86s

>>15409660
https://wrwatches.com/collections/proxima-watches/products/proxima-bronze-65-great-wave-off-kanagawa-dial?variant=31501505495149

>>15409995
What the fuck is Tayroc? Looks like some rando brand with cheap chink parts and sold at a way higher price than that shitter is worth.

>>15410023
VINCERO

>>15410156
It's just another startup that is disrupting the billion dollar watch industry. If you are tired chosing between disposable fast-fashion watches and overpriced luxury watches. So what they did was make a truly unique minimalist design and cut out the middleman. Their revolutionary business model involves getting the watch directly to costumers and cutting out the middleman. As a result the markup is lower, and customers are able to afford luxury.

Absolutely amazing and unique brand.

>>15410156
Your run of the mill $150 aliexpress fashion shitter.

>>15408774
I would say the Breitling, I own one myself and the ability to operate all the functions just through a normal looking crown really is great, makes the whole watch seem quite a bit more elegant than the Omega with its buttons everywhere in my opinion. It's a great all around sports watch and is my go-to when I don't want to put thought into which watch I'm going to wear because of the high accuracy quartz movement and it's light weight.

Will this be your first high accuracy quartz watch?

>>15410023
This >>15410072
Get off the beaten track and consider something non-Swiss. You don't have to go full Eastern Bloc and grab a Poljot De Luxe or a GuB Q1 though. Consider the French, a Chronometre Lip or a T18, an L. Leroy if one comes up and you're willing to afford it. Consider the West Germans, a Junghans Chronometer, a Kurtz Glashütter Tradition (still a well kept secret) or a Pforzheim-era Lange.

>>15410212
>Will this be your first high accuracy quartz watch?
Yeah, the closest I've had are a few atomic Citizens. It'll also be, by a pretty substantial margin, the most expensive watch I've ever owned, and in another situation I'd be getting an auto for my first $3k+ watch but these ana-digis are justifiable to me as tools for flying.

I definitely like the form factor and case design of the Breitling, it's just the bracelet and the style of the digital display that really win out on the Omega. I'll have to go try them on at some point once this whole virus situation is resolved, fortunately (or unfortunately) my training's also been slowed down by it so it'll be a while until I'm actually looking to buy one.

Haute Homologie

>>15410362
Being a useless good for nothing attention whoring tripfag is certainly a high form of faggotry.

>>15410362
fuck off

Quick question for my fellow /fa/ther lovers:
My dad has a semi big birthday coming up soon and is about to retire. I want to give him a watch as a present because he like them but hasn't been able to invest a lot of time into watches as hobby. Usually wears a pretty boring Nomos.

My budget would allow matching (steel) JLC Reverso Duos for both of us or a Rolex Cellini for just him. What do you think would be cooler? He's not really into sports watches but I'm open for alternatives. He has huge wrists but doesn't really care about how small his watches look.

>>15410410
why the cellini over a datejust
curious

celini cheap shit

>>15410359
Best world time casio, fuck the casio royale shitter.

Thinking of getting one of these. That salmon grid dial is just so tempting.

Entry level luxury goods is pathetic pretentious. Like a 200 benz (not the old w123).

>>15410415
Already a bit too sporty and I don't think I can realistically get one in two months. A new one I mean. Also he once commented that he wasn't a big fan of mine when I had a vintage one.

>>15410410
For the love of god dont get a cellini
Reverso is really cool but I dont get the point of matching watches. If your dad passes away one day (in the far future hopefully) you end up with two of the same watch.

Also, I always assume it's a fake. :o)
Good luck!

>>15410419
literally looks like something a hipster would wear on a shirt

>>15410239
So, why does everyone shit on Tissot?

>>15410437
Tissot is literally, without exaggeration, the bare minimum, and even their bare minimum is overpriced.

>>15410359
Reference number?

>>15410427
>you end up with two of the same watch
Good point but I do have a sibling who would look good in it too.
I know the Cellini is a meme but I'm always really impressed by them actually, however I'm not into dress watches much so maybe that should be a warning sign.

>>15410439
im sure there are at least some nice tissot watches, no? is your hate of them justified

>>15410445
There are nice mall shitters too.
You asked why people shit on them. I explained why. Now you're just trying to move the goalposts. You like Tissot? Fine, but don't try to rope others into sharing your opinion with dishonest faggot shit word games like you're trying to pull now. Fuck off.

>>15410446
im not even the previous guy you responded to

you have anger management issues

>>15410446
Why does everyone hate Frédérique Constant?

>>15410450
we do? im ok with FC

>>15410450
They don't, most don't realize it even exists and when they hear about it they think it's a ripoff of Vacheron

>>15410362
And another one for the filtered list

>>15409740
loose coins in a bifold? sounds awful

>>15410487
Where the fuck would you have them instead?

checking in

>>15410521
he thinks you have loose coins just waiting to fall out in a bifold wallet when you probably have a bifold wallet with a built in coin pouch (i hope)

>>15408438
>post-WW2
>nothing from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s

>>15410441
They're not that bad and kinda unique, but if you want a respectable high end dress watch Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or A. Lange & Söhne is the way to go.

>>15410539
type xx is from the 50s and cwc from the 70s. What new came out in the last five years of the 40s? Any other relevan, significant and unique pilot designs made in the 50s, 60s, 70s?
Sinn, Bell and Ross and Heuer Bund will be added.

>$495
>Heartless as fuck
Hm...

>>15410677
>using different numerals for the date

use this thread dumb fucks >>15408431

>>15410688

>>15410655
What did you expect from Bauhaus design?

>>15410437
>>15410439
I-I really like their limited edition heritage chronometers

You buy a Speedmaster to larp as a astronaut
You buy a Seamaster to larp as James Bond or become the SEAMASTA
You buy a Railmaster if you play with a train set in your mothers basement

>>15410591
>They're not that bad and kinda unique, but if you want a respectable high end dress watch Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or A. Lange & Söhne is the way to go.
This, also Leroy and Breguet. You may consider Dornblüth if Lange is beyond your reach and your dad is fond of the Glashütte style, they are probably the closest thing to an old fashioned manufacture.

>>15410655
Junghans massively overcharges their "Bauhaus" designs because "muh Max Bill heritage" and you end up with 600€ quartzes.
Junkers has cleaner designs for a good few hundreds lower.

>>15410527
do they make it in mens sizes?

>>15410747
My everyday watch has a train engraved on the back so Railmaster BTFO.

>>15410747
>play with a train set in your mothers basement
there is literally nothing wrong with this

>>15410677
anti roman numeral gang

>>15410747
>he didn't have his own steam "pug" locomotive on his parents' rural estate as a child

>>15410765
based

>>15410591
>Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or A. Lange & Söhne
>>15410749
>Leroy,Breguet, Dornblüth

Any specific models in mind? I'm not made of money but I think I can afford the lower end of Lange.

Evening /wt/

I’m lusting after this quartz omega but it’s $2100 on eBay, it’s pretty stupid to spend that for this watch, right? If it was $1400 sure, but fuck.

>>15410903
Strap looks like its Vostok tier

>>15410903
I'm no expert and maybe it's just the photo but that thing looks like it's had a really bad polish job done on it.

Personally I'd never buy a $1k+ quartz in general unless it were something specialized like an Aerospace or Skywalker, definitely not a quartz version of a watch that's also available as an auto, unless I got an incredible deal on a perfect condition one. (I *might* be tempted if I saw a nice blue dial quartz Seamaster under 1500 or something.)

>>15410884
Evening.

>>15410949
Yeah, it looks polished to hell. I really love this model of Seamaster with the white dial and polished steel bezel, and it’s pretty hard to find. Don’t mind quartz either, but they’re just asking too much, I could get a brand new 9F for significantly less.

>>15410903
This watch is the "I cant afford a Rolex Explorer 2" cope

>>15408962
Differen people, different tastes. Natos can look shit but some are very nice and a good contrast to the usual styles.

In summer they can be great, if it's very hot and you sweat, the nato does annoy you the least. Leather will get ruined from sweat and metal bands can get slippery and slide down the wrist and be cumbersome.
Although mine startet chafing after a week in a hot country.

>>15410875
What's your budget?

>>15408962
They're cheap, colorful, and easy to change. I've kind of grown out of them, and feel a bit like they've become passe, but for a while it was pretty cool being able to have a whole bunch and swap them out to match different outfits. I still think they work well for summer semi-formal stuff, the kinds of events you'd wear khakis and a blazer to.

>>15411063
12-15k €uros is what I want to spend max. Sold some watches of mine to buy better stuff for myself but why not start with the old man first.

>>15411078
If it's something he'd wear every day an automatic with complications/calendar could be an alternative, like a gold JLC master calendar/géographique/memovox etc.
Glashütte Orginal is a lot of watch for the money as well, on par with JLC I'd say, but different.
Cartier's Drive de Cartier is also beautiful.

If it's just for special occasions a manual wound would be better.

>>15409735

It would be more financially responsible in this economic environment to buy a replica.

Also a Cartier Santos has name brand appeal to normies and is a great looking watch.

pic unrelated

>>15411169
I really want the pilot version of the Garmin in that pic but 2k for a smartwatch feels so ridiculous. I wish they'd do a less expensive version like they do with their outdoors-oriented smartwatches.

>>15411181
Half this collection is useless bloat. Ditch all the quartz analog casio shitters all you need is the Oceanus and some fun digitals.

>>15411197
this is half of a 24 piece box, and then separate from g shock. It isn't about having or needing anything, it's about wanting. There is no bloat, the 30+ collection were the winners that were chiseled out over time, plenty of things did not make it in, the fact you think the oceanus even ticks the same boxes of the other analogs really shows your ignorance

>>15411205
Go back to Israel

>>15411210
the watches are arab

>>15411197
>ocean anus

save the ocean, pls

>>15410752
43mm is not big enough for you?

White watches yes/no?

>>15411399
God I hate you

>>15411421
What?

>>15411399
i like white watches but these giant ana-digi gshocks are meh (because im a wristlet anyways...)

but if you like it go ahead

>>15411399
>White watches
Yes
>That white watch
No

>see nice looking strap
>look at the price

I would feel more ripped off paying $155 for a strap than I would paying tens of thousands for a Nautilus.

>>15411530
>distressed leather
what a scam
just wear it yourself and itll become distressed naturally
and I guarantee you you can find the same exact thing on aliexpress for $20(avoid the cheapest as they are all fake leather)

>>15411399
What level of brain damage is required to think that looks good?

Finally decided to get a dive watch. I originally had a mondaine and decided i wanted an entry level dive watch that i could wear when i go out on the water. Personally, i love it this watch. Thoughts?

>>15411575
Just delete this post now and forget you ever made it.

Post yellow Swiss watches.

>>15411575


it looks like your average diver. one thing that i dislike right away is the fact that the 12 o'clock does not have a marker like 3 and 9 o’clock.

also the date looks like an afterthought. both the date wheel color, font, position, etc.

>>15411587
Holy fuck I kind of want it.

>>15411587
is that a real watch?
spongebob is my fav cartoon ngl

>>15411589
Yeah, I'm not ready to drop $3k on an omega or tag Heuer yet. I know this is an unpopular opinion but i really like the calendar position. A calendar is also my favorite complication by far. However, now that you mention it, I'd like a marker on 12 o clock, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. What do you dislike about the wheel color? Curious to what you'd want it to be

>>15411543

Yeah

>>15411603

white is fine but it just looks kind of cheap. here is an example of what i think is a nice looking date window.

>>15411575
This is kind of a hard one. I've heard good things about those Longines divers and for the money I think it's a pretty good choice, but I also don't really like the look of it enough that I'd buy one. Not sure what I'd get instead though, maybe Oris.

>>15410359
looks dope, the best in the thread

what are some examples of meme watches? aka any watch that exploded in popularity much like a meme does

>Casio f91w
>G-shock GA2100 'Casioaks'
>Seagull 1963
>Seiko SARB017 'Alpinist'
>Grand Seiko SBGA211 'Snowflake'

any more? do vostoks or rolex hulk count?

>>15411575
it looks like an invicta, albeit it's probably better made than one

>>15411632
Seiko SKX for sure, particularly the 007.
Slavshit in general
Maybe Orient divers
Maybe Speedmaster
That Seiko (?) quartz diver with the red ring around the knob that was forced memed so hard /wtg/ got kicked off /g/
Timex Weekender

Thoughts on the white dial? Pretty sure I'm going to pull the trigger on this

>>15411662
White dial looks good, you get slightly less contrast with the primarily white indices and white dial but I don't think it matters.

>>15408431
what is the general consensus of Grand seiko?

>>15411892
perfection

>>15411662
Why does Omega call THIS their Seamaster 300 and that vintage re-release as well?

>>15411662
Why does Omega have to have the helium escape value on their Seamasters?

>>15411892
Pretty exceptional hand/index/case finishing that you won't find equal for at their (or arguably any) price point.

>>15411892
Reddit the watch

>>15411905
>you need a fucking microscope to see it

But you don't need a fucking microscope to see the "ROLEX" on your watch while your dick is getting sucked.

>>15411953
>by another dude

>>15411953
>i dont see it so its ok if its a lower quality

so its ok to spit in your food too? you wont see it i promise

>>15410747
I buy a Vostok to larp as a drunk, depressed Russian

>>15411905
But so what? None of that is visible to the human eye except for some extra shiny, Sure GS spend all wad on the dial but they do next to nothing on the movement finishing.They are good watches but they aren't the second coming of Christ you seem to think they are.

>>15412014
>Japan movement
Disgusting pretend Vostok

I like this watch so much. Holy shit

>>15412027
>Vostok ripoff
Holy shit. I can scarcely habeeb it.

>>15412017
>complains that its not visible to the eye
>complains about the movement which you wont see 99.999% of the time anyway

I rather have a prettier dial than a prettier movement

>>15410156
It is, he's making money by promoting those watches. In reality he wears rolex/omega.
Exactly like those celebrities promoting a phone and you can see their iphone charging on the back.

>>15411641
>skx0017
yes
>slavshit
not really and its too broad anyway
>orient divers
no
>speedmaster
maybe
>timex weekender
yes

>>15411953
is rolex the ultimate "i am not really compensating, trust me" watch?

w2c croc calf grain straps?

>>15411587
>that print quality
I hope that's not real. WTF?

>>15411641
>That Seiko (?) quartz diver with the red ring around the knob that was forced memed so hard /wtg/ got kicked off /g/
Pic please. I don't remember that one.

>>15411953
>But you don't need a fucking microscope to see the "ROLEX" on your watch while your dick is getting sucked.
Nah, that's a Vostok Feature.

>>15411913
>Why does Omega have to have the helium escape value on their Seamasters?
So that the Helium can escape. Duh.

>>15412153
>So that the Helium can escape. Duh.
I know but who the fuck uses it in everyday life? So unnecessary to have on a average Joe watch.

>>15412166
The same could be said about any of the water resistant features that go beyond a simple screw down crown really.
It bothers me that it stands out so much in a awkward position, Tudor and Rolex have their valves integrated much more nicely.

>>15411953
Dude I wear a 1601 myself and most people don't even care or notice. You get a watch because you like it yourself since you will be the one looking at it most of the time. Women don't care about watches either if they do its more because it might say you have a lot of disposable income.

>>15412172
There are so many watches I'd rather look at than a Rolex though. To be honest most Rolexs look the same or are ugly. It's basically just a meme brand.

>>15412175
They grow on you. The designs are considered classics for a reason.

>>15412175
Most rolexes nowadays look very much alike, they also made them bulkier and less sleek to wear. But so do most brands to be fair. Usually the vintage ones from the 60's to 90's are much better looking.

>>15412221
The maxi case is such a fucking mistake. I hear rumors that Rolex plans to phase it out because it's such garbage even they can't justify keeping it, but they are such a slow and shitty company that probably has thousands of maxi case watches horded and they will slow drip those for 10 years
Seriously what were they thinking, it's gigantic and uncomfortable, literally looks like Invicta shitter trash

>>15412223
Unfortunately the bigger dinnerplates are what sell today. Hopefully it's on its dying throes now.

>>15412166
>I know but who the fuck uses it in everyday life?
Well, you could just be walking around town, and there's a childrens birthday on someones lawn, and little Jenny is running around with one of those helium baloons they hand out there and she's not paying attention, and *bam* she runs into you, falling on the balloon which pops, shooting it's helium content all around you. Any other watch would be immidiately ruined, but with a seamaster
>unscrew He valve
>watch saved
>help little jenny up
>Mommy already comes running
>'Oh god, are you OK? She's always so careless when she's playing around!
>'No worries ma'am. Thanks to my trusty Helium Escape Valve, this little accident shall not affect me in the slightest! Enjoy your party!'
>*tip fedora and walk away*
>Mommies panties will be gushing wet upon this encounter
Freak accidents like this happen more often than you'd think!

>>15412240
How exactly does a rollerblading faggot penetrate a woman with anything from his pelvic region?

What's your ultimate grail watch?

As in - if you could snap your fingers and instantly have any watch in the world, but you can't sell it.

>>15411185
The D2 variants are the less expensive version of that.

>>15412269

>>15412269
Maybe one of the new white dial Nautilus or a Dufour Simplicity.

>>15412269

>>15408431
Suggest a watch for me pls

>> Your budget
up to 500 euros, but less expensive the better

>> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
i always wear only black jeans, vans and black t-shirts, so i need a watch for that

>> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
quartz

>> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
i don't like the bloat, i only want a watch to keep time (and the date ticker but only if it automatically keeps the 31/30 days count).
also i would like to have the glass behind the case, does it make sense for quartz watches? or some other gimmick on the back of the case. also sapphire crystal preferably

>> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
whatever goes better with the above, i prefer black leather but i'm welcome to experiment

>> Wrist size or desired watch size
i got a normal wrist, again, nothing the stand out too much

also pic related is the type of surface i like, so it changes based on lighting, but it's not essential

>>15412301
if you dress like some skatepunk you unironically should just get a solar square gshock or a casio world time or something and then swap the strap out although with a gshock you will need adapters

>>15412301
Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJW. Or some such. A bit over your budget if you're paying european VAT.

>>15412252
>the joke

>your head

>>15412311
i don't like digital watches, sry

>>15412313
no, the budget is ok, i like something like this, but i not really that one. i can always change the strap, right?

>>15412316
Reference number?

>>15412317
Nah. Casio is infamous for male endlinks, so ordinary natos and so forth won't fit without an adapter. And those adapters are gonna look fugly compared to just about any other watch.

Oceanus S100 is one of those watches you get because you like titanium and wouldn't mind having a titanium bracelet forever. Otherwise, meh.

>>15412324
does titanium bracelet looks good with an all-black look? i got memed into buying pic related like 5 years ago and i really like it, i want something similar, black strap/dial with silver case

>>15412269
cartier crash, Dufour simplicity and a pp5004a

thoughts on this new omega deville memebillion watch?

>>15412337
Brushed metal "in the white" goes fine with black clothes as long as you're a pasty white dude, yeah.

>>15412357
I like it

>>15412357
I have never liked open faced dials especially ones that spoil the overall design just to show off a tourbillon but that is the best one I've ever seen. It's not a normal watch dial they then cut but they designed the entire dial around the tourbillon, it works.

>>15412357
I prefer the 1994 one

My dad built me this. I think it's very pretty, got a valjoux 7750 inside if I'm not mistaken, a 80s faceplate and a public domain rolex-ish body.

Rate?

>>15412357
why dont they just extend the tourbillon 'pointer' so it functions like a normal seconds hand

is that not possible?

>>15412240
lol

>>15409385
Are you the one who had those dirty Nato's a few days ago? Now you've washed them and your hanging them out

>>15412399
I'm guessing it's because if the size and weight of the second hand exceeds certain dimensions it might interfere with the operation of it

>>15412395
holyshit that looks so much more aesthetic

>>15412408
Yeah the Omega-logo tourbillon cage is magnificent and I prefer the floating printed hands, it is far more striking

Help /w/, I really wanna pull the trigger. Stop me please.

>>15412413
I got a Vostok and hated it. Gave it away. Feels really cheap and chintzy and no quick set date is obnoxious.

>>15412413
If you like it fine but you'd have to pay me to wear that. It's the kind of watch Alexi would be wearing, empty bottle of vodka in his hand, unconscious in a pool of his own vomit, lying in the street.

>>15412301
i really dont know what style you want

maybe a movado...?
yes it does have a sunray dial like your example

>have the glass behind the case, does it make sense for quartz watches?
no and the only quartz watches that have that afaik are those with special movements like the junghans RC watches or the citizen 0100

>>15412425
>It's the kind of watch Alexi would be wearing, empty bottle of vodka in his hand, unconscious in a pool of his own vomit, lying in the street.
That's the look I'm aiming for

>>15412284
That's nice

>>15412433
yup, i like something like pic related, except for the circle on top on the dial

are movado good in general for entry level?

>>15412269
its not about getting a modern watch
money can be earned, lotteries can be won
so the correct use of such a power would be to get otherwise impossible to find vintages

pic related would be nice i guess, idk
im not into hyper luxury stuff

>>15412323
https://meranom.com/en/komandirskie-classic/65/vostok-watch-komandirskie-650840.html
The band is surprisingly good for a Vostok.

Are there any good quality Russian watches in the style of SKX007J?

t. knows shit all about watches

>>15412396

pretty based dad. hug him for me.

>>15412357
Looks like something off aliexpress. >>15412395 is slightly better, but I'm just not feeling it.
>>15412396
based dad. Looks quite good.

>>15412396
compared to other mods and handmade watches I've seen that is a solid 9/10

>>15412403
Nope. That's just the first wash, when I got them a while ago. The black one was already in use for a month in the summer heat and absorbed a lot of sweat, sunblocker, grease and dirt, so it when through the washing machine again.
>>15412413
It's essentially >>15412316 but in 24h and with a date. >>15412418 is gay, but he has a point on the date. Especially since you're not going to wear a 24h watch often, so you'll always have to set the date (though it has a quick-set, just not as you'd expect). Apart from that, it's really heavy and a bit more well made than your average Amphibia. So besides the date and 24h issue, it gets a 10/10 from me! I really need a white watch too, but I really can't get another Russian.

during the work week when i know i’ll be in air conditioned environments i keep my watch on a leather strap. whenever i go into adverse/outdoor conditions, i switch the watch to the steel bracelet.

Hoping to receive my San Martin 62mas on Monday. Totally forgot about customs duties so I guess I’ll have to pony up to the DHL person.
Very quick delivery to be fair, but I already regret not just getting a proper expensive watch. I’ve spent a fortune in July already so why not a bit more.

>>15412526
>any good quality Russian watches
"no"
>the style of SKX007J
Go to meranom and look for all the styles of Amphibias that they have. Some of them might come close to that style.

>>15412526
Steeldive do a SKX007 clone that's arguably better than the OG 007
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000675967559.html

>>15412749
>arguably
just looking at the pics it seems to have a milled clasp
if the lume is as good as the originals and it's got a sapphire bracelet and nh35 it's just straight up better but you have to add a couple bucks to the cost because I would have a watchmaker pressure test any chinese diver I buy just to be sure

>>15412753
>sapphire bracelet

>>15412796
the future is now

>>15412753
>seems to have a milled clasp
No.

>>15412148
I honestly have no idea what the model was and I can't find it, I just remember it being spammed and that the term "windy knob" was associated with it. I know I'm not entirely crazy remembering it because in the course of searching around I found references to the meme on some reddit threads but I can't find the actual watch.

>>15412617
Take the textile pill.

Hey guys I just got into watches. Is there a way to make money buying/reselling them? Like sniping some watches off Ebay or the thrift store, replacing battery and/or strap (or maybe even fucking with a broken automatic movement to get it working) cleaning it up, etc and then re-selling? If so, what would be some good targets?

>>15412890
You're supposed to get into watches because you like them.
Reselling rare/expensive pieces at a profit comes after that.

R8

>>15412903
NPC

>>15412890

The Indians and Chinese beat you to the punch like 10 years ago anon.

>>15412902
Well I do like them but I would also like to make money off of them so I can buy more and I would like to make money off of something that I like

>>15409128
timex
https://www.timex.com/the-timex-blog/in-the-press-anti-pandemic-hero-dr-anthony-fauci-has-always-been-a-timex-man.html

>>15412890
>replacing battery and/or strap
A monkey can do that.
>or maybe even fucking with a broken automatic movement to get it working) cleaning it up,
A watch movement is rather intricate and require some skill and knowledge if you want to disassemble and clean it properly. Damaged part can be hard or impossible to replace.
But it might be something you end up enjoy doing, who knows.

what are some EPIC anti-NPC watches for certified chads TM?

>>15412941
Seiko skx007

>>15412941
Invicta Hydromax

>>15412941
BOCTOK AMPHIBIA

>>15412939
>A monkey can do that.
But it seems like people sell watches with dead batteries or busted straps for cheap instead of replacing them

I wish they'd remake something like this

>>15412941
VINCERO

>>15412976
What's the point of having a digitalized analog clock on top if there's a digital display of the time right underneath it? It's just wasted space, I don't like the design.

srs q:

do nice digital watches exist? Just looking for essentially an upgraded version of the f91w etc that can take a beating, be worn while hiking, in lakes/shower, etc

g shocks look kinda fucking bad

>>15413000
Dual time

>>15413003
Don’t tell me you think the 5610 looks “kinda fucking bad”.

>>15413003
Protreks are nice or maybe pic related

>>15413011
>5610
aight ill admit the all black looks ok. the big corner lugs dont look great

idk man, the g shock text is just not great. Other options appreciated~

>>15413013
this seiko looks like a cool option, thanks. not huge on analog and not sold it looks nicer. I just want the time on the face, not a representation of it, personally

>>15413003
I like some of the Timex Ironman designs, they are good cheap beater watches if you don't like Casio/G-shock designs. I wear one at work.

>>15408431
Inherited a breitling callisto, worth keeping?

>>15413024
Just search Seiko digital tuna for it. I'm thinking of getting one myself or a PRW-3100 or maybe both.

anyone order a Vostok recently? Does it really take 2-4 months to ship?

>>15413050
A lot of things are taking that long to ship right now. Coronavirus fucked over shipping big time

>>15413050
Depends, mine took a month in June. They say 1 to 2 months on Meranom.

Recycle
>>15408839
>>15408839
>>15408839

>>15413050
>tfw after 3 1/2 months it arrived in New York three days ago
I’m at the home stretch, watch bros

>>15411913
Its just function over form, the watch can go 300m but without the helium escape value the crystal pops out on the way up...... whats the point if having a 300m diver then.

They could make it a 200m diver and not have it or put a auto one in but now its part of the seamaster I don't think omega will ever change it at this stage.

I don't care it they have it or not, would need an auto in then, like tudor or deep-sea.

>>15413808
Was there really no way for them to integrate it into the case smoothly rather than having it jutting out like that?

>>15413816
Yea they probably could, it was most likely a cost saving thing in the 90's and now they are stuck with it. Some say Omega likes to have a manual over a auto (like in the pelagos) as it is more reliable. Who knows.