/fa/ - Fashion

Vacheron Constantin is the best watch brand in the world.Nothing you say can convince me otherwise.

Do not @ me if you disagree, because you're fucking wrong.

>>15434630
Opinions on San Martin?
They look pretty good.

Where do you buy 2nd hand/old digitals from? It can't only be ebay right?

>>15434658
Considering a 62mas clone for next automatic watch. Probably after I get my Oceanus though, which looks like it's a year or two out with the kopohavirus shit going on.

>>15434630
That's my watch and photo from when I collected these dumbass things

I got rid of it because setting the time, date, day and moon cycle got boring

And I only bought it because it was 2009 and smart watches weren't a thing yet

Are Hamilton's reputable? Over time the simplicity of the Khaki aesthetic is growing on me. Worthwhile to purchase? How about the movement, is H-50 reliable and easy to get repaired?

>>15434674
>Hamiltons reliable

They're fine.

Resale value is trash.

Seikos surprisingly have better resale.

Only buy a Hamilton if you intend on keeping it forever because you'd be lucky to get 10% of what you paid

>>15434658
solid AE brand, they offer amazing quality for the price. They do specs and prices that seiko will not do, and have many homages and offerings at a affordable price.

I'd avoid black pvd cases from any brand though, unless its some special super diamond meme coating.

>>15434674
They seem decent, but they aren't that great value for money honestly. I love their open heart jazzmasters personally.

If you like them, go for them though, but be prepared to pay extra for the Swiss made marketing.

>>15434679
No intention to resell.
Will it last forever? Assuming I don't take a hammer to it. Also any issues with the movement?

>>15434684
In the ~$500 price range what is better, in your opinion?

>>15434685
> Will it last forever

Eh idk.
Watches tend to fall out of style after about 10 years...will it last 10 years yeah.

I don't care that much about watches but last I remember Hamiltons all ran Swiss eta movements

I think the one you're looking at ran a mildly adjusted 2824 so like .. it's the same as a Tissot...or Tudor black Bay or what most counterfeit Rolex run

>>15434674
my biggest issue with the khaki is that it does not look like $400-500 watch. It has the look of a $100 timex. And 50WR for a field watch in 2020 is not excusable.

>>15434703
i have the murph and kinda love it

>>15434673
Don't get a mechanical calendar if you don't intend to wear it every day or use a winder.

>>15434703
Fair enough. How reliable is a $100 Timex?

>>15434688
The $500 price range is tricky, there's not much better value than watches that are like $200. You will see a definite improvement at around $1000+ with some German brands and some entry level Swiss like Longines, Frederique Constant and Hamilton. Up till $500 however:
>Major makers (original design, inhouse movement, long history)
Orient ***
Vostok ***
Seiko ***
Seagull***
Citizen ***
Casio ***
Timex *
Tissot*

>Microbrands (small brands, original design, 3rd party movement )
HKed ***
Boldr ***
Halios**
Squale*
Dan Henry*

>Homage makers (mostly unoriginal design, 3rd party movement, good specs at low prices)
San Martin / Heimdallr ***
Pagani Design **
Cadisen *
Guanqin **
Tisell **
Corguet **
Steeldive **

Plus some I'm obviously forgetting

>>15434705
2big

>>15434703
All the assholes opening their watches for Reddit photos are losing wr as well

>>15434709
If I was still into watches I'd buy that new mechanical Timex

>>15434712
oh hey it's that retarded imagespammer who has no idea what he's talking about

>>15434717
What?

>>15434717
take your meds
its not even the same posting style

>>15434712
>Orient
>good

You are literally fucking retarded Christ poorfags and their COPE for Japanese brands.

>>15434724
What the fuck? He asked for sub $500 watches, Orient are a great pick.

Mental issues or lack of reading comprehension, don't know which.

>>15434730
I'm the one who asked and I live in Japan so J brands are alright with me.
Orient's logo is hideous however.
I'm not deep into watch collecting and most likely never will be. I research purchases before making them, even for trivial things like a fairly cheap watch. Already have a SARB033 and a G-Shock and happy with them, would just like a couple other styles to round things out. Highly doubt I would ever spend over $1000 on a watch. Just want watches that will last a long time, keep reliable time, and look decent.

>>15434633
I will only agree when you can show me that their dress shitters can be worn on a nato.

>>15434703
>It has the look of a $100 timex
Yeah because the timex copied it

>>15434724
>orient
>bad

orient stars are the most value big brand pick you can get for ~$350. Inhouse movement and mirror polishing yes daddy please. Seiko group wants to move all their main stuff up the price tier and orients are now the value buy.

Could you recommend a model of day-night watch 38mm or under, for 150-300$? I don't mind vintage if the quality is there. I only wear <40mm cases because I've got 7-3/4" wrist and anything bigger looks gaudy to me.
Left to right
Marathon Field
Omega tank (?)
Casio G-Shock
Bulova
Seiko SKX013 build I had fun with (double dome cristal, NH36 mvmt, triple gasket crown, coin edge bezel, shark bracelet, sub dial)

forgot pic >>15434761

>>15434764
Is that the first G-Shock ever made?

>>15434755
That logo looks like shit compared to lower tier orient.

Also
> Sell watches
> Buy guns

Lpvo, 100% inconel suppressors being developed for light machine guns, army's new modular handgun m17 by sig

Small arms is where the real mechanical technological development is.

And since you guys love complex mechanical machines....guns....

I wish I had a 70s citizen watch

should i buy this for $215?
thots?

>>15434766
It's a DW5600 made in Japan. Pretty old but IDK if its the first one. Found it at Goodwill and the plastic bumper just crumbled as soon as I touched it. Put a silicone strap with a stainless clasp on it, smells like vanilla cake.

>>15434781
where are you getting it for only $215? thats pretty value
>black pvd
meh
scratch city

>>15434791
pre-owned from malaysian seller

>>15434768

really interesting. but can you please take one of those guns and shoot yourself so we don’t have to listen to your annoying shit anymore?

Can i wear this color combination as a man?

>>15434784
Look into it, that looks like no DW-5600 I've ever seen. You might have a real gem there. Also they haven't been made in Japan for a long time.

>>15434811
Pretty sissy looking, but you can wear whatever you want.

thots?

>>15434816
They aren't common but I never got the impression they were exceptionally rare either. Got lucky finding one for so cheap though. These look just like mine
https://watchcharts.com/listing/496928
https://www.equip-bid.com/auction/4738/item/3176
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/casio-shock-dw-5600-901-lcd-watch-1761067855
https://poshmark.com/listing/901-DW5600-59ddeff9bcd4a746ba018cf9

>>15434795
if you like it sure i guess
the price is good

>>15434816
>>15434784
not the 1st ever, but one of the early models.
its a 1987 DW5600C 'Speed'. Keanu Reeves wore it in the movie and thats were it got the nickname. You know, the one with the exploding bus.

>>15434811
No, especially not with a fucking smartwatch lmao. Only people I see searing them are women and fags

>>15434824
looks chinky

>>15434811
If you are a flamboyant gay dude or a girl, yes.

>>15434841
Why is the top left button smaller?

>>15434841
> my watch may get blown up so I better wear the most disposable and cheapest watch I can find

That's not a recommendation anon.

>>15434921
>hasn't seen Speed
zoom zoom

>>15434934
> has seen Speed 2
out paced by a fish

>>15434816
>Also they haven't been made in Japan for a long time.
They still make some in Japan today.
Dw-5000-1jf

>>15434950
5000 and 5600 are different

>>15434939
>>15434934
>>15434921
>>15434841
Guys I appreciate the pedantry around my watch, but could anyone steer me towards a 38mm day/nigh automatic for 250 give or take 100??
thanks

>>15434970
what is a "day/night" watch?

you mean one that is conservative enough for office yet flashy/sparkly enough for a candlelit dinner?

>Anon, before he died, your long lost uncle willed you his rolex...
>OH, WOW..gre--

>>15434990
>bitching about an 8K€ watch
>bitching about anything you get gifted

>>15434990
>be a rich fuck
>see the end is nearing
>sell all my cool watches
>get the ugliest piece of shit luxury watch i can find
>"muh favorite nephew... i give to you my most valuable possession, keep it safe"

>>15434990
Sell it, buy an Explorer, Milgauss or GMT.

>>15434990
based
>>15434979
Night and Day , Sun and Moon I'm not sure how to call it. I want something that's gonna put a smile on my face every time I see that smiling Sun telling me it's gonna me OK

>>15434990
The first ed. King Midas is one of the finest modern Rolexes. Genuinely rare, unique manufacturing, worn by celebrities, timeless Genta design characteristic of the era. All it takes is a single Hodinkee article and you will all screech about how badly you want one but can't afford it after the prices have quadrupled. The original Nautilus, the Yacht Club, the Overseas and yes, even the Royal Oak were all seen as bizarre old-fashioned monstrosities before they were rediscovered.

>>15435035
This very much.
It's all about marketing.
I like the midas already. I can only imagine how shiny it is in the sun, like the super simple forms. That triangle for the crown is extra nice.
Only the dial is boring, despite being perfect for that design. But i would want a bit more on the dial.

It even sparked an idea.
>get small dial from an old ladies watch or so
>machine some very simple variation of the midas in stainless steel
>learn rules of proportion before so dial and case look good together

The hardest part would be to actually machine that shit. Or just get precut metal parts and grind them down with belt grinders and dremel.
Or get good at planning and cad, design your watch virtually and give some company the order to make it on the cnc.

>>15434674
>>15434703
My biggest problem with the Hamilton field watches is the lack of a screwdown crown. For such a utilitarian design, there should be excellent water resistance to boot.

a while back i came here to ask for suggestions on what type of strap and color would work on my little mechanical companion.

someone recommended something such as this and it was an excellent pairing. i am here to thank that anon for the suggestion. his help improved my day and i highly appreciate you for taking the time to reply to my post.

>>15435062
W2c strap

>>15434990
Keep it and maintain it. That’s a very rare piece and it looks like it’s in great condition. Do you know if it’s a first edition from 1964?

>>15435065

B & R Bands:
https://www.bandrbands.com

>>15434990
>>15435057

It's not terrible, not even ugly, but too much gold for me, first thing came to my mind when watched it was pic related.

>>15435035
>>15435057
Genta created more garish and ugly designs than he did iconic ones. Especially when he started his own brand.

>>15435062
No problem mate, looks very nice.

>>15435062
Strap looks great. The 806 is an incredibly based design

>>15435078
>Genta created more garish and ugly designs than he did iconic ones
All of Genta's designs were ugly and garish (bar picrel). Genuine hack

>>15435031
ah, it's a "moonphase", Check out the Orient Sun and Moon, it has different versions, I'm not sure if the sun looks the same on all of them but v.03 had the cute smiling sun that you're looking for. NOS grey market ones go at around $200-250 on ebay.
>>15435057
that sounds like a very fun project, let us know if you decide to get into it
>>15435078
that's true but his Disney collection made starting his own brand absolutely worthwhile

>>15435073
I'm an eastern euro so it might be history-induced paranoia but having 150 grams of 18cts gold on your wrist that can be moved through borders and checkpoints without raising too much attention (especially if it's the rare white gold version) can be a good thing

>>15435086
nah moonphase =/= day/night indicator

day/night indicator = 24 hr cycle
moon phase = 29.5 days cycle

>>15435031
vintage raketa has this nice little 90s 36mm day/night watch, about ~$70 on ebay. Like many soviet watches it has a space theme, the earth has a satellite around it. But---its a quartz.

otherwise there is that guanqin longines homage for $70 also, which shows the sun and moon..but I dont think its that nice and too complicated.

For moonphases there is a lot more choice, brands like seagull do those a lot.

New model from Swedish shitter brand Malm.
Seagull ST-2100 movement.

>>15434712
Tissots are nicer than Orients, Seikos, Hamiltons, and about as nice as Longineses, not sure why they constantly get shit on

>>15434708
This lmao how fucking stupid do you have to be to buy something with 6 gorillion complications and let it sit

>>15435167
because for ~$350, you get this >>15434755 from orient

for the same ~$350 you get this DW-esque monstrosity from Tissot that has a sistem51 movement that cant even be serviced.

>>15434755
>a Bambino with a power reserve indictor
yes, that is worth more than double the price of a regular one

>>15435217
then just buy a bambino for like 100 bucks you fucking dork

>>15435217
All watches have a power reserve indicator

>Second hand ticking you have power
> Second hand not ticking
You don't have power

>>15435240
>All watches have a power reserve indicator
As if any more proof was needed that you are an idiot.

>>15434679
Khakis resale isn’t totally awful because it’s a meme watch. One of my friends paid over a grand for a Jazzmaster Viewmatic open heart like four years ago and whenever I see one pop up for like $425 I laff.

>>15435217
>he doesnt know
orient star is the highest grade IIRC that orient offers. Different movement with added handwinding, and hacking. Better finishing.

Bambinoes are awesome for the money ofc, but for a ""premium offering"" i think the star is very good value.

>>15435187
>Let it sit

Idk life got in the way
Didn't want to wear it everyday forget I had it etc

>>15435258
> My scion has leather seats! It's the highest grade Toyota offers for their entry level sub-mid range models

>>15434630
Cocaine watch reporting in.

i wanna wear something REALLY gay. gib recs

>>15435283
Every casio and seiko in this thread would be a good start.

>>15435272
timex makes a very effay casio ripoff
>>15435289
>gays
>seiko
I thought gays were fashionable

>>15435289
Wrong
>>15435283
Any smartwatch

>>15435291
Only those on TV.

>>15435283

are orient divers good?

>>15435283

>>15435283

>>15435291
Yeah I rock the terror Casio for everyday wear.

Wanted to go with a more American brand for this

>>15435291

>>15435338
w2c?

>>15435353
didnt meet funding for mass production (sadly) but perhaps you can email them to purchase a prototype piece.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ocock/ocock-the-penis-watch

https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/advanced?term=watch

>>15435348

>>15435283
Golden casios and seikos (or any golden watch), if you are not manly looking they will make you looking gayer.

>>15435291
>I thought gays were fashionable
Not every gay is a fashionista, the same as not every man is rude looking, there are straight guys that look after themselves more than many girls.

What's a watch women will ACTUALLY be impressed by?

Do not say Rolex, we know that's not true.

Do you guys think women can pull off something as bulky as a male rolex? Its a long story but I was given one that has a lot of sentimental value to hold onto. Is it based to rock a fat piece of ice on my tiny wrist or should i just keep it but not wear it

>>15435493
Either they aren't impressed by a watch at all because they simply don't care or its a Rolex.

>>15435493
Unironically some loud, bold looking watch like an orange Seiko Monster

>>15435497
Yes. It can look great.

https://timeandtidewatches.com/list-six-mens-watches-that-look-incredible-on-women-and-why/

>>15435493
Women don't give a shit about your watch unless it's one that they have heard of and that costs a lot of money like more than $10,000

>>15435493
Women will never be impressed by anything a man does because all they care about is themselves.

I'm kind of a big deal around here

what do you guys think about swatch watches? im a wristlet and i don't want a fucking casio

>>15435493
Invictas or vostok europe

>>15435542
look and feel like cheap shit out of a mcdonalds kids meal

>>15435542
They got some decent watches. They got some unique ones too, nice & thin. Most of them are pretty cringey though.

>>15435542
swatch is literally less respectable than casio

>>15435497
Definitely! "Given one" probably means it's an heirloom so likely 36mm or so. Big watches are a new thing. 36mm is fine for a woman unless you have tiny asian arms or something.

>>15435542
Fun, affordable with countless designs so there is something for everyone. Very underrated these days.

Help me decide on which one? They also have custom bezels (black and blue+red).

what is the most based vintage eastern bloc watch?

>>15435579
Green is cool but blue with go with anything. Depends on what colours you usually wear. If the answer is black/white/grey, get the blue one.

>>15435579
green is more striking which is why green watches are the hot meme, but the shade of blue is nice and blue is more versatile. make your decision based on this.
I would get blue

>>15435579
green, it is the Chad man's rolex hulk

>>15435579
Green and green, it's the Neptune's default colour in my head, and the best.

>>15435582
Elektronika.

>>15435591
the LED models maybe

>>15435582
> based
> eastern bloc
no such thing

>>15435599
least unbased watch then

>>15435507
a bold looking orange Muff Diver

Maratac's field watch looks pretty good. Like most of their previous lines it packs a lot of features for the price. Apparently they just ran a sale for $199. If it comes back down in price again it's a hard yes from me.

https://countycomm.com/collections/mechanical-watches/products/titanium-field-automatic-watch-by-maratac

>>15435582
the GuB kal. 28.1
sadly Hodinkee made it known among the normans and what used to be a 100-150 euros watch is now a 800-1000 euros watch

>>15435493
Depends on the woman. Something that compliments your personality and/or style of dress is always respectable. Some women get excited at the prospect of a man who can afford a luxury watch, some women are indifferent and in some cases repulsed by a man who would wear thousands of dollars on his wrist. From my experience a watch is not going to make or break a woman worth being with's opinion of you.

>>15435078
Sweet lord, that truly ugly.
>>15435086
I will, you guys will be the first ones if i decide to start this retarded journey. Maybe towards this winter, when the other stuff is done.

>>15435542
they got some nice designs but they are(were?) definitely made to be disposable, they dont hide it. From non propriety straps that cannot be changed out easily, to sealed automatic movements with plastic parts inside that guarantee a perishable lifespan because eventually the plastic will get brittle and snap off. Now (probably after a ton of criticism) they have the pricier sistem 51Irony line that replaced the plastic parts with steel and with a removable caseback.

also,
>>15435551
is true. Casio despite being pretty much tacked with the reputation of 'for poor people lmao' is an actual watch brand with a lot of innovation and several lines (dont forget they created gshock). Swatch on the other hand was literally created just to flood the market with cheap plastic shitters as an answer to japanese quartz.

Can somebody suggest a watch for me?

> £10,000
> Diver or pilot. I would like something with a gold case but not at all flashy. Understated and casual is the most important factor.
> Automatic.
> Water resistance, day and date, anything else is extra.
> Brown leather strap is required.
> 17.5 cm wrist.

Now on month four of waiting for the vostok

>>15435073
Since i don't care too much about what others migh associate with my looks, i could wear a pure golden watch. There are enough fully gold plated shitters, worn by teens and it looks good, nobody actually cares.

What kind of watch is this? It's not a dress watch?

Seiko 5 is disgusting cheap shit. Get a quartz

>>15435670
>Seiko 5
It's the only thing Chads wear when fucking 10/10 models, bro.

>>15435670
it is a dress watch. What makes you think its not a dress watch? I guess you can narrow it down and call it an "office watch" but thats not a real definition.

>>15435493
>if they like you
Any watch. They will use it as an excuse to copliment you or approve of what you told about the watch or touch your arm.
>if they don't like you
You will come off as a needy guy that tries to cover his lack of attractivity and his insecurity with materialistic stuff. They don't think it actively, they just act upon their instinct.
Same if you talk to your friend, you will maybe try to find some positive things about what he bought, if you see that he is happy about it.

Don't try to impress people in general. Literally be yourself, but not a total cunt that you actually are and people will notice. With a bit of marketing about your personality. Also stay fit and dress in clothes that fit your body.

Oh and most women like skeletonized watches.

>>15435497
Of course. And the big, out of place watch will be a better conversation piece, noticeable.

>>15435628
>Hodinkee
i hate them so much bros

>>15435696
>Hodinkee

Name one thing wrong with Hodinkee.

Go ahead. I'm waiting.

>the rolex bubble will surely pop now that we have the worst recession in human history

>>15435670
Maybe casual, I'm tempted to call it a sports watch.

>>15435699

>>15435713
>>15435699
BTFO without uttering a single word

>>15435701
The recessions only fucks over the poor people, anon.

>>15435721
indeed.
that's why democrats love them so much

I wanna get my FIRST vintage soviet shitter. Any recommendations? Open to anything

>>15435670
Its design pays homage the original Seiko 5 Sportsmatic, that fell into the "stainless steel sports watch" segment when it came out in 1963. Those were more elegant times though, so I'd say it now counts as a versatile dress watch that can also be dressed down a bit.

>>15435726
both sides are working for the rich elite, and it will work as long as they can get idiots to fall for this left vs right and white vs black tribalism. In reality its us vs them.

>>15435731
sounds like something a poor person would say

>>15435727
I recommend getting a watch from a 1st world country instead.

>>15435735

>>15435740
i want shit

>>15435696
Why?

>>15435754
dumb name

>>15435701
It will never be a sudden pop. After some point price will drop a bit but steadily, then stop falling at some point and platea there. And then some fluctuations and maybe short rises.
Like a very slow stock.
All that rolex bubble faggotry is just shitty youtubers trying to make something out of nothing.

>>15435776
ladies and gentlemen, we finally found him: the man who can predict the market

>>15435727
I'd advise you to get a proper (not franken, not movement changed, not redialed, so do your homework, wus had a few great threads) Vostok Precision because those were the closest things to a wrist chronometer the soviets have made and a nice oc example has a chance of growing in value with time. Then be done with soviet shitters unless you're into them for the fun factor alone.
You can also try and track down a proper Gagarin Sturmanskie (again, do your homework), a Type-1 or a cal. 3017 Strela but I feel those are pretty overpriced for what they are and might not be worth the effort of finding a good example at a fair price.
But you really don't need more vintage soviet shitters than that.

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

>>15435784
thanks anon

>>15435782
Just logical. Why would prices drop over night?

>>15435796
there are potentially hundreds of reasons this could happen

>>15435774
It's just Czech for watch, there are dumber names they could have chosen

>>15435776
>>15435782
could some anon please make a vintage Rolex version of the old /biz/ copypasta? my english sucks too much to make it enjoyable
>The conference yesterday revealed to the world the stuttering potheads that run this scam. Price has already tanked 10%. Once it breaks through the $1.50 resistance the panic will begin and small holders and speculators will begin to offload, with the whales already long gone. Once it shoots through the $1 mark, unabated FEAR will ripe through all ARKies. With all those who dumped their current accounts into this scam twitching at their arsehole continuously while refreshing bittrex. The $0.50 mark will be met, the largest panic in history will ensue. The final deluded Nodes will begin to go offline, and wagecuckers with their engineering salaries loaded up in ARK will be left with it stuck in their wallet, unable to move it to bittrex to salvage some self respect. The price WILL tank at this point to sub $0.10, and most probably sub ICO levels. From that day forward the deluded Arkie wagecucking engineering nerds who bought this coin thinking it had fundamentals will go back to their jobs, with no money in their current accounts, to be made redundant by the next wave of pajeets arriving to undercut their wages. Deluded ARKies will hold bags FOREVER, with no job, no money, and no crypto. I warned you ARKies. There’s still time to get out. Sell NOW. Don’t be deluded, don’t be an ARKie.
>>15435792
you're welcome anon

>>15435790
kinky

>>15435727
look at raketa, poljot, vostok, rodina, and luch vintages.

There is a ton of fantastic stuff to be gotten for low prices if you hunt around on ebay. Kino dress watches, weird/funky case shapes and quirky soviet kitsch all around.

avoid etsy like the plague. Theres too many redials and dishonest shit there, like selling brand new cases and parts as "vintage". Sometimes its pretty obvious but other times its not. Do and redo your homework if you dont want to get a frankenshitter.

Just got given these, they were my great grandads. Both run but need looking at. What do you think, worth servicing? Are they too dated to wear?

>>15435823
Never heard of ramona but that smiths deluxe is really based. Definitely worth servicing even if only for sentimental value (especially if it already runs)

>>15435823
>>15435842
Also, neither look "too dated" imo. Unless you dress like a hypebeast they'll look fine and if anyone asks you can tell them it's a family heirloom

>>15435818

the soviets really had some extremely beautiful ladies watches.

RM is the only watch maker that matters in 2020. Everything else is a poorfag cope

>>15435790
>a cockcage for your watch

>vintage mens Omega
>$750
>vintage ladies Omega
>$150
this is female privilege.

>>15435868
When was the last time you thought to yourself "Wow, I really like this girl but she's not rich so I won't fuck her"

>>15435579
real chads wear the gold one.

Just bought this watch, you jelly faggots?

>>15435879
yesterday. that's why I keep my bloodline pure and only breed with family members

>>15435881
is that orange or gold? either way I kinda like that quite a bit

>>15435882
>being so poor you had to sell your pillowcase just to afford that rolex

>>15435868
But the ladies is quartz u ignorant fuckwit.

>>15435882
nice, check out mine

>>15435823
The Smiths is real nice, it's from the 1950's or early 1960's and it probably has a sterling case, these were usually gave out as retirement gifts. Seeing that it still has the nice original box and the paperwork I guess it's worth around 180 pounds if it's a sterling model indeed. Smiths is starting to have something of a cult following and it's a nice model with what looks like a good condition radium dial between the scratched glass so the prices might go up somewhat with time.
The "Ramona" is a mid-segment 1960's dress watch with probably a Felsa 4000 movement inside. it's unlikely but check if the back is steel or gold in color, if the latter it might be a gold watch, but again, it's not very likely. I guess it's worth about 60-80 pounds if you can find a buyer, these watches are nice but there are tons of no big brand name mid-segment automatics from the era.
Vintage watches are in vogue and yours have real good condition dials, they will be perfectly wearable after service (a professional case polishing and a new glass would benefit both). Learn what it costs to get them serviced by a reputable watchmaker (you can usually find recommendations on forums, don't hand them over to the first botcher), calculate the cost and see if it's worth it to you (don't run them until they get serviced). I'd preserve and wear them, especially as they are family heirlooms, but that's just me.

>>15435868
Theres little secondary market for womens unless it's Rolex or Cartier. If you dont mind smaller sizes you can get lucky with models thay can pass for a mans

>>15435882
It wasn't funny the first time you tried to troll with that pic and it certainly hasn't improved this 50th time either.

>>15435885
like a bronzy orange i guess.
sadly not back in stock at meranom (yet)

>>15435898
maybe the only vostok I'd actually consider getting.
do they have a purple version?

>>15435892
Thanks anon, that's a lot of info I didn't know. The Smith's was indeed a retirement gift. Ramona has a stainless back and the metal has green patches, so not gold. I've got a good jeweller who's done others of mine so I'll most likely get them fixed up anyway.

>>15435898
they need to make a brown version, maybe a two color root beer bezel

>>15435910
beautiful engraving, glad to hear that it'll probably get a second life

>>15435655
It's a bit limiting as you basically double the price by having it in gold.

Two funky and underrated models you can find for around 10k, used.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph.
Cartier Calibre de Cartier Diver.

>>15435800
Realistically only if the economy collapses will the Rolex bubble pop. Depending on second wave corona etc. and how that plays out, we might see the most inflated prices come down in the fall/winter.

>>15435924
I'm glad that you have the market figured out. Care to share with me the thousands of dollars you earn every day with this ability to foresee commodities prices?

FUCK ROLECKS
ALL MY HOMIES WEAR CASIO AND SEIKO 5

Pick one wt, they go 25,30 and 40€ respectively.
My style is 70s-80s in mood and I wear mainly gold since I'm tan.

>>15435035
>The original Nautilus, the Yacht Club, the Overseas and yes, even the Royal Oak were all seen as bizarre old-fashioned monstrosities before they were rediscovered.
>>15435035
>The original Nautilus, the Yacht Club, the Overseas and yes, even the Royal Oak were all seen as bizarre old-fashioned monstrosities before they were rediscovered.
I'll personally find the hoedickee journo responsible and shit down his throat

>>15435902
vostok neptune had several iterations, for example this 2000s 'rising/setting sun' one. No longer made
>do they have a purple version?
nope
are you the anon who was looking at the purple zenith?

>>15435934
DAS RITE BROTHA

>>15435949
damn we need more purple watches

>>15435949
Damn, that dial is pretty cool. The bracelet looks like shit tho.

>>15435944
casio no questions

>>15435949
yes I want the purple zenith still but I'm doing the responsible thing and waiting for it to go on the grey market for 70% cost. plus I haven't gotten the chance to try it on and I'm worried it's fuckhuge on me

>>15435946
are seriously suggesting the popularity of the Royal Oak is all Hodinkee's doing? how retarded

>>15435927
Name one of the hundreds of potential reasons.
Rolex is not a commodity you trade on the computer like gold or oil.

>>15435934
broke man's GS snowflake

>>15435954
yea its too rare a colour
even red is downright plentiful compared to purple
>>15435959
Ic..yea that'll be wise. good luck to you purple anon

>>15435982
>announce they're upping their production to 10x what it currently is

anyone who thinks they have the market figured out is delusional. if you think you have any reasonable prediction for how the future will go, in ANY industry, unless you have insider information then you are just naive.

>>15435983
thanks anon, one day I'll post a pic of me trying on the defy ultraviolet when things open up

>>15435983
nice seiko, you know the model number? I've never seen that one before

>>15435982
>not a commodity you trade on the computer
>people regularly buy and sell rolexes online without any intention of wearing them
interesting

>>15435999
SNK601
SNK603(blue)
SNK605(black)
SNK607(black with black wheel and red seconds hand)

they all come in integrated bracelet. But here is a case-swap with a SNK361

>>15436025
thank you

I dont know if this is the right place but my mom got a rollie submariner for 6k and she told me that the watch is mine but she will give it to me after she passes but she already gave my sisters two cartier watches. Im i being played or is this how the tradition goes? Why would she tell me the rollie is mine if i cant wear it

>>15436036
are your 2 sisters older/married?

>>15436040
One sister, two watches. Just older with a baby not married

>>15436025
damn shame about that case. what were they thinking?

>>15435670
>>15435729
I just ordered this watch a month ago with the intent of swapping out the date wheel with a black one to pay homage to the Sportsmatic.
The tacky 5 shield rubs me the wrong way though... fuck.

>>15436045
what use does she have for the watch? is it just sitting in a box?
I could understand if it was your dad's and he's hanging onto it and wearing it occasionally.

>>15436053
She wears it every fucking day and flexes the shit out of it.

>>15436054
then she likes it and wants it. sorry bro you're not getting it until she upgrades or croaks.
maybe don't whine about it either it's embarrassing.

>>15436059
Ok i dont whine but a faggot watch seller saw it when we were at an event and he made fun of me saying: how can a pretty boy like you wear a 90's omega while his mom wears a brand new rollie just tell her to give to you already ' thats when i started thinking about it

do Rolex ADs really fuck you wife? worried about taking her to the dealer

>>15436065
okay this is a LARP sorry for thinking you were being serious

>>15436069
Hi, /wcj/ here. Can we have our boring unoriginal meme back please.

>>15435992
>upping their production to 10x
That would be around 8000.000 watches. If you want to make up a hundred ridiculous reasons you're just being retarded.

>>15436000
It's a much slower market, you still have to trade the actual product. Even if the economy take a down turn, most people are not going to try to sell their watches cheap in panic.

>you never really OWN a MVMT watch, you merely look after it for the next generation

>>15436081
>no argument
okay sir I get it, you have everything figured out.
what is your investment firm? surely you run one by now, if your predictions are this successful. I would love to become a client

>>15436085
my mvmt watch didn't even last two full years

>>15435842
Yeah thanks, it's definitely charming. Case polish and new glass or polish and it'll look quite smart.

What are some watches with super small date windows? I want to see how small you can go before it gets weird

>>15436100
probably some shitty 55mm diesel watch

>>15436086
Luxury products are not effected the same way as traded commodities. You're just being childish making unrealistic reasons.

>>15436072
Not larp

>>15436113
yes because companies that were once ultra-luxury are all doing fine, right? none of them ever had a sudden decline due to 1) their own choices or 2) external factors?
I get that it's not the same industry. but it's not unrealistic for rolex to decide "hey we like money why don't we just make more watches?" and then it has the inverse effect of ruining the brand. that was just an example.

>>15436113
>effected

>>15435957
Based. I always keep my GW-6900 on me when traveling

>>15435882
>buying anything other than a Casio and a nice looking dress watch

>>15435861
>looks like absolute shit
RM is for mutts with more money than brain cells

i will NEVER spend more than $15,000 on a watch.

>>15436120
>it's not unrealistic for rolex to decide
Yes it is.
> then it has the inverse effect of ruining the brand.
Rolex sure wouldn't consider that! And you try to mock me for ''having everything figured out''.
Fucking kidding me on or what?

>>15436147
COOMER WATCH
COOMER WATCH

>>15435579
fuck why did you post this? i havent bought any watches in 2020, but this got me to buy a neptune. i wanted the blue but its out of stock so i settled for the green.

>>15436155
okay mister all-seeing eye, I resign to your impeccable foresight. I am not worthy.

>>15436155
I haven't been following this retarded argument, but what I get from your side is that I should just dump all of my savings into Rolexes? Surely that can't be right.

>>15436147
>>15436156
real gentlemen buy the Jacob and Co Caligula. I wonder if i can request for them to make a /wt/ version by adding a boctok on the shaft of the chad getting the blowjob

>>15436147
they are the most technologically advanced and best engineered mechanical watches on the planet

>>15436174
Still looks like shit
t.Mechanical Engineer

>>15436162
No, I'm simply arguing that the Rolex bubble is not going to pop/collapse outside of extreme events that turns the economy to shit.
If the economy goes down due to covid, prolonged quarantine and other factors, we might see drop in the most inflated prices to more normal levels, submariner, daytona, explorer etc.

theres a guy selling this vintage Caravelle in great condition for 30 bucks, should i cop?
can u guys help me id the model?

>>15436174

Sure, anon

>>15436202
>I do say, dear Jaap, there's no way in all of the Nederlands that tulips will go down in value! They're simply too desirable!

>>15434708

God, I would love to have something like this. I want something to accurately portray moon phase cycle and orbit. But anything that does is prohibitively expensive.

I would wear this shit everywhere. Absolutely spectacular.

>>15436156
>>15436172
will coomer watches make a comeback in the mid and upper-mid range, too? it seems that nowadays they are either chinese dollar watches or ultra luxury unique pieces. I'd probably cop a discrete and somewhat affordable coomer dresswatch from a decent swiss/japanese maker.

id wear a watch with to guys bareback rawdoggin' on it

>>15436212
>The Dutch described tulip contract trading as windhandel (literally "wind trade"), because no bulbs were actually changing hands. The entire business was accomplished on the margins of Dutch economic life, not in the Exchange itself.[35]

>By 1636, the tulip bulb became the fourth leading export product of the Netherlands, after gin, herrings, and cheese. The price of tulips skyrocketed because of speculation in tulip futures among people who never saw the bulbs. Many men made and lost fortunes overnight.[36]

>Tulip mania reached its peak during the winter of 1636–37, when some bulbs were reportedly changing hands ten times in a day. No deliveries were ever made to fulfil any of these contracts, because in February 1637, tulip bulb contract prices collapsed abruptly and the trade of tulips ground to a halt

>>15436246
rolexfags be like "my future!!!"

>>15435882
Yes, but it's not as cool as my watch

>>15436202
Is the explorer currently at a premium? I was under the impression that they were pretty easily obtainable. Are current grey market prices over msrp?

>>15436251
>can't find a silver seikonaut anywhere
fug

>>15436222
It's a clock, not a watch but have you considered the Hermle Tellurium? The Grand Sovereign boutique display clocks that Patek used to advertize its 200k celestial grand complication wrist watch were re-labeled Telluriums.

>>15436258
Looking at chrono24 the prices seems to be around $7,5k-8,5k.
I'm not a Rolexfag keeping track on all the prices.

thoughts?

>>15436251
Fucking disgusting

Look up degloving and I hope to God it happens to who ever that is

>>15434673
I thought I told you to fuck off

>>15436306
nice orient bambino bro

>>15434662
thrift shops IRL
if you are lucky you will get good condition ones for v cheap

>>15436306
junghans pisses me off

>>15436306
only junghans worth considering is the max bill chrono or regular. but chrono takes the cake
maybe the max bill MEGA if you absolutely need the radio controlled ability

>>15436320
why?

>>15436320
>getting mad over a watch

>>15436311
Namefag, shitter watches, reddit spacing, that photo...

>>15436315
not very similar desu

>>15436320
why's that

>>15436321
what about pic related

>>15434703

To me even worst offender is making a manual wind watch with a movement which isn't designed to be hand wound all the times. The watch is going to shit the bed in a year and that doesn't fucking matter because we're all le Reddit "collectors" and the watch would be flipped long before it.

>>15436329
The watch in the op is literally mine I even took the photo trying out a macro tube for the first time

>>15436324
>>15436331
because the Max Bill is laughably overpriced for what it is
>>15436327
correct

THE FACT THAT ETA MOVEMENT WATCHES COST A MINIMUM OF 500 DOLLARS IS A JOKE. FUCK THE SWISS WATCHMAKING CULT

>>15436331
you posted a MEGA which I said is fine
although personally I hate ana-digi and this feels like an upgraded swatch, but I don't resent it. I did say "max bill mega" which I realize is wrong since it's just MEGA.
if I had to get a junghans it would really only be a max bill chrono. they do bauhaus pretty well. everything else I have a hard time justifying for the price, since I don't think there's a huge market for ~1k watches

>>15436342
that's what confused me

>>15436338
>waah these people are paying money for something I never will, the fact that it exists makes me angies! mom!!!! bring me a tissue!!
>people can ONLY spend money on stuff I think is worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

>>15436336
>making a manual wind watch with a movement which isn't designed to be hand wound all the times. The watch is going to shit the bed in a year a
what do you mean..
really??

>>15436321
you forgot the max bill 34mm which is a godsend for us wristlets

>>15436350
>or max bill regular
"forgot"

>>15436348
go pay 400 bucks for a quartz shitter with plexiglass or something and let me be

>>15436350
You can damage the movement through reg use yeah the movement is from the factory auto

>>15436357
junghans isn't quartz though
you're paying for the aesthetic they (pretty successfully) crafted. I don't own one myself, since I wanted something from a nicer in-house brand, but you can't fault them for their design.
YOU need to be nicer towards people with different preferences.

>>15436336
The 2801 doesnt suffer from the same problem as the 2824. Not sure if the h50 is different tho

>>15435818
12
3
G
upside-down G

>>15436147
Cope

>wind watch
>rip crown out of case

>>15436340
>ETA MOVEMENT WATCHES COST A MINIMUM OF 500 DOLLARS
hamilton's automatic watches are ETA modified and under $500
also you can find ETA/sellita movements in some chinese watches under $500 if you hunt hard enough.
For example this 1920s? styled vagen hauers for $445 (ETA2824)

https://www.good-stuffs.com/Swiss-quality-Vager-Hauers-wristwatch-ETA2824-automatic-_p_316.html

>>15435882
posting the opposite

>>15436375
wow this is a very good watch for that price. it reminds me of a milder breguet

just buy seiko 5 frankshitters from mumbia

>>15435086
Every time someone mistakes a 24hr day/night indicator with a moonphase, a microbrand based out of a Chinese factory is born.

>>15436375
bretty nice

Anyone know if the new TUW Ruhla watches are any good? I'm quite a fan of the vintage Ruhlas from the GDR

Thoughts?

>>15436401
>cereal box watch
it looks good

>>15436401
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>>15436401
the least offensive nomos club ive seen so far, maybe its the white strap

i still maintain its the least BAUHAUS (aka worst) looking nomos watch

>>15436401
the logo really does look like HOMOS from a distance

>>15436404
>>15436405
>>15436416

Idk something about the red and blue just pops, has the dw movement aswell.

>>15436426
the watch is small. and still it almost extends beyond his wrists. what is the reason for this?

>>15436426
well get it if you like it
me not liking the big numerals (like something more suited for a field watch) is mainly from my own autism

NEW THREAD WHEN

New tudor day date model on their site?

>>15436463
>>15436463
>>15436463
>>15436463

>>15435670
it's a sports watch, which is basically a dress watch on a metal bracelet but has more versatility and durability i.e. Datejust, Seiko SARB

>>15435806
The conference yesterday revealed to the world the stuttering SWISS that run this scam. Price has already tanked 10%. Once it breaks through the $10,000 resistance the panic will begin and small ARCHIELUXURY subscribers and Hodinkee readers will begin to offload, with the flippers already long gone. Once it shoots through the $8500 mark, unabated FEAR will ripe through all Rolex owners. With all those who dumped their saving accounts into this scam twitching at their arsehole continuously while refreshing Chrono24. The $7000 mark will be met, the largest panic in history will ensue. The final deluded watch sites will begin to go offline, and wagecuckers with their middle management salaries loaded up in "investment watches" will be left with it stuck in their dressers, unable to move it to ebay to salvage some self respect. The price WILL tank at this point to sub $6000, and most probably sub AD retail levels. From that day forward the deluded ROLEXROLEXROLEX wagecucking "nouveau riche" middle managers who bought this STUNNA thinking it had investment value will go back to their jobs, with no money in their saving accounts, to be made redundant by the next wave of pajeets and changs arriving to undercut their wages. Deluded ROLEXROLEXROLEX will hold muh investment watches FOREVER, with no job, no money, and no value. I warned you Rolex owners. There’s still time to get out. Sell NOW. Don’t be deluded, don’t be a ROLEXROLEXROLEX.

other anons feel free to improve it

>>15435579
The green Neptune is the chad Hulk.

>>15435582
Slavshit dress watch.

>>15435910
>Dobby
Was your grandpa a house elf?

>>15435823
That Smiths is based and I'd 100% wear it. Polish the crystal if you want or not.