/fa/ - Fashion

1st for roman numerals

Seiko gen iv monster. Yes/no?

3rd for interesting power reserves

>>15754718
The :b;agani daytona arrived. It's pretty nice. Got it for $63 from the black Friday sale.

>>15754733
Cringe

>>15754733
Based

>>15754727
like many nu-seiko designs, new monster feels so neutered and normal
gen 2 is obv the GOAT, exactly what the namesake conjures up

>>15754733
VALUE overload

>>15754727
Gen 4 Monster is not even a Monster
It's just pathetic, a watch stripped of all identity

>>15754718
My favourite watch, and IMO the most aesthetically balanced "tool" watch ever made. Last generation Omega Seamaster Diver 300M.

>>15754762

>>15754762
I wish they would just remove the helium valve, at least offer replacing it with some flat piece as an option like how you can get Yemas without the corny bezel lock

>>15754731
I can’t Lume to this.

>>15754762
>blocks your path

>>15754718
Is that chapter ring as deep as I think it is, or is that just an illusion?

>>15754767
I like the helium valve; I think the watch would feel less balanced to me without it. The slightly asymmetrical elements (e.g. the bezel graduation from 0 - 15, the date at 3:00, the helium valve) contribute to the watch's beauty in my view

>>15754776
How many times have you had to use the valve? Does it work? I’ve heard of a big issue where something like 40% of the hev’s ended up being nonfunctional from the factory.

>>15754774
This is one of my favourite Rolex models. I just think the word "Rolex" is a bit too big and I would prefer less printing (and more appliqué) on the dial

>>15754718
i have this fossil big tic from the 90's and a fossil ebtek water proof, should I fix them? (sorry for photo quality)

>>15754779
ebtek

>>15754776
The watch looks better without it

>>15754779
Wym? Fix and wear those bad boys.

>>15754777
Well, unless you're actually diving with the watch—at very great depths—you will never need to use the valve. So I have never had to use the valve. Functionally/mechanically it is a very simple valve; if it screws and unscrews properly then it should work under actual conditions. Mine is just fine in that regard.

I haven't heard the same about the valves being nonfunctional - source?

>>15754775
its as deep as it looks
its also an absolute chunky at 44mm

>>15754784
Respectfully disagree. The crown would have to be shrunk to compensate. No valve just throws it off.

Man, how the fuck am I supposed to get the spring bar back in a 5600?

Should I buy this vintage Hamilton lads?
I love the way it looks, but it's in rough shape.
Doesn't run and has water damage on the dial.
The seller's asking 40 euros for it, but it's been haunting the second hand ads for months.

>>15754776
>>15754784
You again? Every time I think I'm being a little too autistic about something I can always at least say, I'm not you.

>>15754804
I'm the guy who made the original post about the Seamaster and this is the first time I've been on /fa/ in years.

>>15754799
Can you even repair these movements anymore?
It's supposedly from the 30's.

>>15754804
First off you are talking to 2 guys. Second, the helium valve is the most divisive thing about the 300M and many people argue for and against it.
>>15754792
That watch looks fine to me

>>15754799
The dial actually looks nice. I’m not one for patina/tropical/aged but that looks nice.
I’d get it and have all the hands and case polished l, service the movement, and id probably leave the dial alone.

>>15754809

>>15754762
I prefer them with condoms, omega bracelets are ugly as hell.
Is something that I don't understand in the watch industry, everyone should pretty much follow rolex footsteps and develop a kick ass bracelet and use it pretty much in their entire line up.

>>15754809
Of course it’s repairable.
Servicing that will cost more than the watch but less than buying a new Hamilton.

>>15754809
>batteries
>30s
don't think so lmfao

>>15754821
Lmao

>>15754816
Omega is notorious for mediocre bracelets compared to their competitors in the $5k-10k category.
It puzzles me as well why can't they develop a decent bracelet for universal usage.

>>15754826
Thank god Neil Armstrong didn’t have his speedy on a bracelet. Spared us from the years of “fIrSt BrAcElEt oN tHe MoOn” advertising.

>>15754816
It's a very comfortable bracelet. Never heard this about "mediocre" bracelets from Omega; in fact almost every review I have read praises the bracelet.

>>15754836
>google "1st watch in space"
>search results get auto-corrected to 1st OMEGA in space

i hate this gay ass earth

>>15754826
Omega literally pioneered the mainstream milled clasp

>>15754821
>batteries
Dude, have you ever seen a mechanical movement before?

Hello, random tourist here. I'm interested in buying either the Casio G-Steel GST-W100 series or the GST-W300 series of watches. My problem is, it's hard to tell how large these watches are, and how they look on my 7.5 inches/190.5 mm wrist. I fancy the W100 series (pic related) and it's the largest out of the two watches, and if it's too big, I'll go with the smaller W300 series. But, yeah, can anyone show me what the watch(es) would look like on a big wrist?

>>15754809
The movement seems to be in decent condition, is it running? 40€ is not much. Basic service will cost much more than that, though.

>>15754856
if your wrist is that big you are one of the few people who can wear these without looking retarded

>>15754861
I'm not sure that's comforting to hear, Anon. According to a quick search, the average wrist size for males is 7.25 inches, and I have a 7.5 inches wrist. I can't say my wrist /is/ big.

>>15754856
that W100 is 59mm high

here is arnold with a 60mm panerai
not sure what his exact wrist size is but obv hes big sized

>>15754863
that watch is not only really big, but really tall. in order to wear it well you would have to be built like an action hero but on a 7.5 inch wrist it should look ok unless you are some weirdly proportioned fatball
if you intend on this thing slipping under a sleeve though it's never happening

>>15754863
Avg WIS wrist size is 5.8-6” so you are a 6’0 giant amongst 5’8 midgets.

>>15754868
and just for fun this is the same watch on a wristlet

>>15754874
>>15754876
If it helps, I'm a Southeast Asian male with average height, ie a manlet and I'm on the fat side. I don't intend to wear this with long sleeves because long sleeves are impractical in this hot climate. I intend to wear the watch as a daily driver.

>>15754843
Omega's bracelets are good if you compare them with Longines or Tag, but their direct competitors - Rolex, IWC, Cartier, Zenith provide better offering in that regard. Omega is also notorious for the "holes", i.e. visible excessive space between the case and the bracelet which spoils the overall impression.
As for the reviews, a lot of them are biased and superficial - still, most of the "vs. Rolex" put movements, finishing, overall design on the same level, but when it comes to bracelets reviewers always give the nod to Rolex.

>>15754858
Nope not running.

>>15754881
the 'oversized gshock' look is the norm in asia, so even if its slightly too big for you nobody would bat an eye
if you want to know for sure, you can do a paper/cardboard cutout of the dimensions and see how big it is on your wrist

t.sinkie

>>15754915
That's a good idea, I'll do that thanks. Yeah, we like oversized gshock, but for me, I want mine to be realistically proportioned.

>>15754762
>>15754766

I upgrade mines but must say I do miss it in some ways but it was due a service, I sold it and saved the service cost. I do like the new sporter look, movement, bigger hands, bigger crown and 6 o'clock date.

The flatter bracelet is more modern but not as comfy, I wish the kept it the same size, the wave dial...... some weeks i love it, some weeks i don't care for it.

>>15754978
I also prefer the newer one but would immediately put it on a rubber strap and sell the hideous bracelet.

>>15754826
You what??? Your retard. Their braclets are second to Rolex and are the reason Rolex upgraded their braclets from the hollow links. >notorious please do tell more? I'd like to see theses form posts or someone saying that.

>>15754826
I can’t speak on the Semenmasters but modern Speedmasters have good bracelets. Not as good as Rolex but still more than serviceable.

What the fuck is "forged carbon"
It just looks like carbon fiber that has been cnc milled or even just black plastic.
Nevermind i looked it up, it's just injection molded plastic with some waste carbon fiber from sheet manufacturing mixed in. Lol that will be $5000

>>15754985
Yea I got the rubber, been meaning to put it on. I wouldn't sell the braclets, guys like to have it if you want to sell it and the rubber strap is £245 so I'll see how it holds up.

Been thinking of getting an Aqua Terra 38mm or maybe the Planet Ocean white dial and orange bezels or Planet ocean chronograph but wait for them to update it.

>>15754856
Look around on youtube you should be able to find videos of people trying them on, lots of people will even say their wrist size so you can get an idea how you would compare

>>15754826
What brands? Breitling is still using stamped clasps on there superocean, GS's is shit (loose fit and 0 adjustment)

>>15755006
>the rubber strap is £245
Excuse me?

>>15755016
Yea thats what it costs, Rolex rubbers are like £450+, JLC straps are £300 and deployment £400ish, Omega Deployments are £200ish.

just ordered pic related have i made a mistake?

>>15755016
Yeah oem rubber straps are expensive as fuck. Some of that cost is the fancy buckle most of it is markup from the watch brand. You can usually buy an aftermarket strap from whoever makes them for omega for $40 or $50 and then swap that hardware over.

>>15755016
£25 for each screw on an Omega bracelet too bro so don't slip when your sizing it.

>>15755023
No you just bought the best resin cased square that exists. Enjoy the comfortable supple strap.
There were some on sale last week on the casio outlet store for $240 but they didn't last long, $290 is a pretty standard price for them.

>G-Shocks cost almost €300

>>15755023
Nope, I think that's the best one that doesn't have an inverted display.

>>15755043
the ones made in nippon are

>>15755021
>Rolex rubbers are like £450+, JLC straps are £300 and deployment £400ish, Omega Deployments are £200ish.

>>15754843
>>15754826
I'm talking about design.
I think that what rolex did, developing a generic classic bracelet or buying the companies that made them, I think that they bought gay freres, is extremely smart.
Just develop one bracelet that can be used in pretty much the entire line up.
By doing that is going to be much easier in terms of production, helps them to upgrade year by year that design and also helps them making their watches much more recognizable, for example you instantly associate jubilee or presidential bracelet with a rolex watch.
I find insane other companies not doing the same thing, in the same way that they introduce a new movement or a new watch, every watch company should introduce a bracelet that can be bought with any of their watches.

>>15755021
>>15755054
JLC straps are usually in top-quality leather or alligator desu

>>15755050
Inverted display is a meme and sucks ass

>>15754799
>and has water damage on the dial.

It is not water damage, that dial has received a tropical treatment.

>>15755070
>has received a tropical treatment
translation: got dropped in the toilet

>>15754868
That panerai is oversized even for him, there are other pics and the lugs overhang a lot, but Arnie is so Chad that he rocks that beast with no problem.
And lmao that dudes face.

>>15754978
Nice pair. Honestly, I prefer almost everything from a design perspective about the old model. I don't like the wave pattern—I think the flat dial looks much "deeper"—and I prefer the smaller elements on the older one (the hands, the bezel numbering, the hour indicies, the helium escape valve). I also like the the first fifteen minutes are much more clearly graduated on the bezel, that there is no number "10", and that the triangle at the 0 mark is filled (matching the minute hand) instead of "skeletonized".

That said I prefer the new design to almost every other watch on the market regardless of price. I just like the old one a teensy bit more.

>rattles in your path

>>15754733
>24hr. indicator subdial
literally what is the goddamn fucking point?

>>15754978
How long did you have the old one?

>>15754978
Day to day do you notice much of a difference in weight or thickness? Do you prefer the date at 6 or at 3?

Thoughts on hybrid watches (analog watches with bluetooth)?

>>15755101
2nd time zone. Currently at Vladivostok time.

>>15754727
NO, NOT ONLY ‘NO’ I MEAN HELL NO. 2ND GEN IS BEST GEN.

>>15755154
I had a Withings Activité and it was a very nice watch. Moving the hands with an app was a wow factor

>>15754745
Nice Dracula, my fellow autist

>>15754762
I love mine, I've worn it every day since I got it 2 years ago.

>>15754745
>>15755183
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9nteEOZahM

>>15755154
tracking devices full of security holes

hello gents

Must not buy any cheap watches must save this year for a fifty fathoms

You can't imagine how THICC the Casa Fagliano leather strap on the Sneedverso is
Absolutely amazing build quality

Speaking of Monsters, this is a very rare one in that family. This was released around the same time of the 1st gen, but was only a limited release. It carries the same handset, and shares the angular indices found in all Monsters. It was also very unpopular, most likely due to the integrated bracelet and protruding bezel markers. For a budget Seiko watch, though, it has some of the best finishing on the dial, case, and bracelet in its weight class. This ones rare as hens teeth, but it’s not worth much for resale so it’s a keeper. This is the ugly red headed stepchild of an already ugly family of Monsters

>>15755178
Based monster anon. Glad I finally got to see collection

>>15755242
that looks like something you would see in an 80s movie about the future

>>15755242
man thats ugly and cool at the same time
how conflicting

>>15755023
You bought one of the most durable watches made and maintenance is not required except for o-rings.

>>15755021
>>15755054

What was the price of a Nautilus?Royal oak? (don't remember the watc+h,t hey are the same) rubber band?, I remember it being extremely expensive and well above 1k

reminder omega sells $180 nato straps

>>15755246
Crazy thing is, that’s not everything

>>15755208
>Must not buy any cheap watches
>Must save this year for a non-shitter
>*car breaks down*
>That's okay, it's just a minor setback
>*unexpected family expenses*
>No worries, maybe I'll have what I need saved up by my birthday
>*covid hits and there's no end in sight*
>So maybe things will be tight for awhile, just have to wait a little longer
>*bills come due even though there's little to no income*
>guess I'll have to dip into my savings a little
>*savings dries up*
>Must not buy any cheap watches
>Must save this year for a non-shitter..

>>15755267
How many you got? I'm very curious. I only have one monster but i wore it every day for a number of years. A little beat up but works perfectly

>>15755255
The Steve Buscemi of watches

>>15755269
Anon, a Casio F91W will tell you the time with accuracy. It's only a shitter when you post on a Dominican Baseball Bullpen.

>>15755280
the f91 does suck though, looks like some child's watch and kind of cringe
a700 is much better

>>15755270
I got three 1st gen., two 3rd gen., one Land Monster, and the ugly red headed stepchild mentioned here. I couldn’t possibly collect them all, but I’m happy with what I got. I’m the first to say that anybody who appreciates diver watches should get a Monster.

>>15755269
It will be over soon

>>15755274
>>15755242
the rounded shape reminds me of some serpentine deep sea blob fish

and the stubby "teeth" adds a smidgen of unexpected adorable-ness (but okay its still ugly)
hmpf.

>>15755269
for me, its
>i'll buy this watch next paycheque
>ok, i'll finally buy this watch next paycheque
>no, really, i WILL buy this watch next paycheque...
....

>>15755287
Technically, the watch should become smaller and lighter as technology progresses. Hence, a small watch is superior as mechanical behemoths as it is more accurate and do not require maintenance except seals.

>>15755310
There was a wave of “organic” looking watch designs in the late 90s and early 2000s, which was when the watch came out. The Japanese really pushed that trend, especially with Citizen’s eco drive watches. Seiko made a lot of these streamlined designs, but were almost always for their quartz watches. It’s rare to see a design like this for a mechanical diver.

But yeah, it’s ugly as shit, but I always wear it when I’m in a suit. It’s the most comfortable watch I’ve worn, bar none. The milling of the case, bracelet links, and curvature of the caseback make it top level comfy. Yes, I’m autistic

>>15755280
Anon, I think you missed the point of that post

>>15755322
Yeah.
You get it.
It's always "someday." Then someday never comes

>>15755328
Are you forgetting digital watches and quartz

>>15755206
Long live the lugs

I havent even left the airport and I already got a Best Price for (you) my Friend.

>>15755154
ZOG botnet tracking devices
Every cellphone you walk past will record your location and upload it to the botnet (google + nsa)

>>15755328
>as technology progresses

the smallest mechanical movement is almost 100 years old, at 14x5mm

I had to send my sinn 556 back duebto it having a scratch on the date wheel. I thought there was metal floating around inside the movement but it was the brass of the date wheel

>>15755206
Nice homos anon

>>15755334
Did someone say curved?

>>15755366

>>15755367
You just got that in right? Did the dealer you bought it from take care of sending it in for repair? Are you out of pocket any $?

Modern day JLC is trash.

>>15755377
JLC is so based
>>15755390
Cope

>>15755380
Yea luckily it was on a day shortly after picking it up.

Dealer was really good, I sent them an email with a photo of the issue and they called me in next day. Given the optiom of keeping it/sending it for a replacement datewheel/new watch.

I went for the new date wheel as it was perfect other than that and thebfast turn around time.

Why don't watch manufacturers put a power reserve indicator on the back of the watch case? It's only while the watch is off your wrist that you would be interested in what the power level is. While you are wearing the watch it's a useless complication for automatics. The dial looks cleaner without it, and it could look cool to have it on a display back case.

>>15755398
Lots of watchmakers do anon its relatively common.

I don't know anything about watches but I really like this one

>>15755016
>he doesnt know Omega charges €180 for a textile strap

>>15755394
Sounds like you made the right call. That's one big advantage to getting a watch from a good dealer. I would not want to try and get Jomashop or some other grey market dealer to fix an issue like that.

>>15755401
Damn, I thought I had an original idea

I am now fully convinced that there are tangible differences between $8, $15 and $30 nato straps. Please kill me.

Speaking of nato straps, are the adjustable length single pass straps the final solution in nato strap design? No ugly tail hanging out, no unnecessary bulk, sleek and comfortable. Why would anyone but anything else? Traditional style NATO straps are basically obsolete now

>>15754718
Eww, what a horrible rip-off in the picture

>>15755262
>>15755406
made with lotus silk and spun by prepubescent cambodian lolis using their feet

>>15755427
the only giant major difference is in material, ballistic nylon VS seatbelt nylon
$2 vs $8
(ofc leather natoes exist but not talking about those)
also, zulu >nato

You shouldn't wear a nato if you're older than 15

>>15755441
>Gorilla was founded in 2016 by Octavio Garcia, who was creative director at Audemars Piguet from 2003 to 2015 before starting the company,
>While Garcia's work at AP often stretched into six-figure territory, Gorilla was founded with another intention, which was to produce visually distinctive and texturally rich timepieces, using materials generally associated with higher prices, on more affordably priced watches. Along with his partner Lukas Gopp, an industrial designer with work at IWC, Ralph Lauren Watches & Jewelry Co., and Audemars Piguet to his credit, Garcia began producing watches often priced right around the €1,000 mark but with ceramic bezels, forged carbon cases with anodized aluminum accents, and multi-layered dials, all powered by reliable Miyota movements.

obv the value is in the design, not the 9xxx miyotas

>>15755488

Thoughts on the Seiko LX? It was designed by the same guy who designed the Ferrari Enzo and some other supercars; Ken Okuyama.

5 thousand is steep for a Seiko but it's spring drive and fully titanium. I think it's pretty badass

Do any of you lads have a Panerai Luminor? How do you like it?

>>15755433
That's what's known as an RAF strap and has existed as long as NATO straps. It's the superior choice but it seems that people prefer to have needless bulk.

>>15755059
Yea they are vs rubber, just they all charge an arm and a leg for rubber straps because they can.

>>15755085
Yea I completely agree with you, the shade of blue they use was perfect as well, the new blue isn't just as nice so I went with the black.

>>15755103
I had it a 1 year and sold it for what I bought it for. If I'd bought it new, on the discounted sale I would have kept it but mines had see a lot if wear from the past owner and I tend to take care of my watches.

>>15755108
To be fair yea there is a noticeable different, the new model is a bit more top heavy than the older model, it was perfectly blanced in weight ratio with the braclet but im okay with the changes and I have a few watches. Thickness is not notestable and the date at 6 is must better but it is harder to read.

>>15755260
I'm not 100% but yea I would say they are priced about that or more

>>15755507
>Ferrari Enzo

>>15755488
>From AP to THIS
kek. At least the guy has a vision. The watches aren’t for me but I can respect it. Moving from creative director of AP to your own microbrand must be quite a shock.
>>15755508
I have an older model circa 2008, titanium with tobacco dial. Dial finish is above par for price range, movement finishing is fine. Done with a machine, nothing mind blowing - simple 2 hand movement with sub seconds. Panerai market is volatile. I got mine for really cheap but have no idea if they’re more or less expensive now. Luminors wear a lot smaller than their specs, Radiomirs wear big in my experience.

>>15755516
?

>>15755360
>airport
enjoy killing literally everyone you come into contact because of covid asshole

>>15755163
Holy shit is it really? So it's not some useless fucking subdial but actually second time zone? I need one now.

>>15755507
The designer didn't do much; he changed the angle of the top polished case flank surfaces so you see more of them from head-on, and I guess he designed the bracelet.
The watch is absolutely amazing though; with literal GS external finishing.
I mean just look at the detail in pic.

The spring drive is also the best "luxury" sports watch movement.

Amazing watch all in all. Even the X is not quite as grating as on most other watches (although it's still absolutely atrocious).

>>15755533
I wish I could kill MORE.

>>15755543
fucking retard, if i met you irl i would bash your skull in with my vostok. mouthbreathers like you dont deserve to live

>>15755208
>saving to buy a watch
>not buying within your means

>>15755488
Whatever it is that you just copypasted and sent to me has nothing to do with them beign a shameless ripoff. Now please, explain me, if you still think contrary to me, what is it exactly that gives them credit for drawing such a heavy 'inspiration' from the industrial designers of the past?

>>15755547
low energy post

>>15755555
>55555
God, I want to ride your hairy wrist 'til I coom, Daddy55555!

>>15755554
instead of you endlessly autistically screeching about "ripoffs" (protip, no design exists in a vacuum) why dont you post some examples?

imagine being this butthurt because i didnt pick yet another soiko for the OP pic

>>15755547
>calls others mouth breathers
>scared of the coof

>>15755553
I save to buy watches. Its just smooth brain mental accounting though.

I think i just feel guilty buying unnecessary things for myself. Always just want to spend everything on the most sensible thing possible.

>>15755583
Not him but not wanting the old and vulnerable to die from an easily preventable disease isnt exactly mouth breathing behaviour.

>>15755591
fuck boomers

I keep buying stocks instead of watches. I’d love to have a Seamaster but I don’t think I can bring myself to do it.
I invested €15k this year and it doesn’t make me feel a thing when I press the buy button.
I long for that feeling of euphoria coupled with deep regret you get when you spend big money on something stupid and irresponsible.

I’ll have to make do with my G-Shock and Chinese shitters.

>>15755584
I have a one in, one out rule. Admittedly I have a large number of watches in my collection, 20 of them.

>>15755584
I feel the same way, I regret paying even 300 for a watch, cannot imagine spending thousands.

>>15755620
>>15755584
kek, i finally found the watch ive been searching for for months but i cant bring myself to press the buy button just yet because its $300 lmao

i blame it on almost a decade of being a destitute freelance artist surviving off lentils and canned sardines
now i hold 2 jobs but im still scrimping like it was 10 years ago

>>15754718
Any of you have Royal Brokes? I mean octashaped watches not by AP. On the move today.

>>15755538
I like how it flys under the radar, most people wouldn't think it was anything special because it's a Seiko. Only a Seiko fan would notice it as a luxury watch with spring drive and high quality finishing, etc.

>>15755611
I paid off my gf debt this year £15k, pretty much my yearly holiday which I'm not taking this year. I was going to buy a grail watch but I can wait till next year. (I've been with her 6 years) I have 250k in stocks and its been a rocky road this year in stocks. You got to live just buy the watch you could be dead next week.

>>15755634
I'll only buy things i come back to again and again. You should just treat yourself anon.

What are some good "stealth wealth" watches that don't appear too expensive or flashy and most people wouldn't take a 2nd look at it, but secretly very expensive

>>15755720
Lange's Saxonia, Patek's Calatrava, Vacheron's Patrimony...

>>15755720
Any ultra thin 2 handed dress watch by ALS, VC, or Piaget. People don’t realize how expensive watches get the thinner you go.

>>15755720
dude you need to get real
99.9% of people will not give a shit what watch you're wearing, they may not even notice you have a watch on, and if they do they might notice the color of the watch, and that's basically it.
even if you're wearing a rolex half of people will simply assume it's fake unless you look like some moneybags hotshot faggot.
practically any non-rolex watch that isn't iced out is going to be "stealth wealth" because most people don't give a fuck. you need to recognize watch enthusiasm is very, very niche.

>>15755720
Pretty much anything that's no a rolex normies will have no idea of the cost

>>15755534
It's the VK36 movement. Same as in the Dan Henry 1962.

>>15755720
any iwc toolwatch
finishing looks like total shit but actually the price tag is expensive

>>15755529
It's called the Enzo Ferrari, Ferrari autists are very particular about that.

>>15755720
Basically anything with a sonnerie
Pic related costs more than €400k

>>15755206
can you swim with that watch if you swap the strap and does it have lume?

>>15755398
You either have to design a new movement to have the power indicator on the back or modify an existing one. The latter is often impossible given an off the shelf movement. So it is a lot of time, effort and money for almost no gain.

This feels much better than the metal bracelet.

>>15755739
But how. The vk 46 just has a 34h hour indicator not a 2nd timezone.

I cant help but love this ugly bastard. Its too fucking big to ever consider but its so fucking cool

>>15755774
looks better too is this the manual wind?

>>15755803
ye

>>15755555
>hey anon, cool chronograp-
oh

>>15755774
nice cat

>>15755739
>VK
ITS FUCKING GARBAGE

What moans and niggles would he have with your watch?

VC lives in the shadow of PP and AP. Sad, really.

>>15755837
AP lives in the shadow of AP

What's /fa/'s opinion on smart watches?

>>15755846
Something that can be argued very useful but not a replacement for a regular watch.

>>15755846
They have insane utility if you use all the features and look great on a legit strap or bracelet. Go for them but don't buy a Chinese shitter, buy Apple or Samsung. It's the Rolex and Omega of the 2020s. The /wt/ consensus is that they will replace mechanical time pieces shortly.

>>15755801
But thats how I use it. I just set the 24 hour clock on a different time zone.

>>15755846
They just need to fix that >1 day battery thing and they're good.

>>15755846
They aren't watches.
They're mostly extensions of your smartphone, and like your phone will be obsolete in a few years or less. That doesn't mean they aren't useful, but they shouldn't be considered to be in the same category as a regular wrist watch

>>15755846
The modern version of a quartz watch. More useful, better looking, more accurate.

>>15755864
>The /wt/ consensus is that they will replace mechanical time pieces shortly
Fuck off and then an hero yourself

>>15755720
i'd go so far as to say normies would think this is a cheap beater

>>15755405
Can't go wrong with an Orient. They're what Seiko used to be before turning into sushi jews.

>>15755769
nope and nope

>>15755774
cute cat

>>15754733
>>15755163
>>15755739
>>15755801
neato. i didn't think the 24hr indicator was independent of the hour hand

>>15755846
soulless

>>15755872
I didn't think you could set it independently.

>>15755931
>>15755955

It isn't, but since it's a 24h hand you get 2 rotations of the main 12h hand.

My local time is 00:35 GMT+2. If I want to follow Tokyo Time, GMT+9, I'd rotate the 12H hand 14 times which would display 07 in the morning. Sorry if I've been unclear with my previous posts.

>>15755846
Soulful

>>15755501
I want to like these i thimk it would be cool to gave a super modern watch that at least gives sort of the feeling of an ap concept peice.

I think its the fatigue of all the vintage inspired and re issues that make me want something super modern.

There just doesnt seem to be anything affordable though

>>15755571
I'm sorry, I'm not interested in wathces.

Also, why did you leave out the part where I wrote "heavy", when I addressed the question of, what you refer to as "no design exist in a vacuum"? It's another thing to draw inspiration than to just take whatever someone has designed and not come up with new aesthetical ideas but to just alter the design just a bit so that one can call the design 'original'.

>>15755984
This. I'd buy a cool modern watch in a heartbeat if they weren't all absurdly priced.

>>15755984
>>15756003
a fucking g-shock

>>15754826
I literally traded my Omega for an old Rolex and can say youre totally retarded

>>15756019
should have kept the omega really

Just bought this from Fossil for <$100
I love it

>>15756018
I don't like ani-digi or 60mm watches, but yeah they're the closest im getting, I guess.

>>15755846
a complete lack of style

>>15756031
If they made it more compact and upsized the pushers/crown then it would actually make for a fine watch.

>>15755984
Oh look it's the John Mayer monstrosity, literally a Richard Mille if RM made their watches worse. Thanks AP now go back and make good timepieces again and not just rapper watches.

>>15756019
>[ZrO2]
wise decision probably

>>15755846
dumb and gay

>>15756024
nah
>>15756039
ya

>>15756039
>Thanks AP now go back and make good timepieces again and not just rapper watches.
I can guarantee you there is a sizeable portion of watchmakers who want to die at AP since the RO is their only seller. Anything new they try turns out to be a massive disaster (Code 11:59 anyone?). I don’t blame them for sticking with what they know but I do pity them. I guess the Royal Oak Offshore did ok for them financially but I think many people would agree it was a big misstep for the brand.

>>15755984
There is actually lots of stuff available. Reef tiger is a Chinese brand that pretends to be swiss and they have a few designs that might tickle your fancy.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4001173975796.html

>>15756059
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005001334765925.html

>>15756060

>>15756061
This one has a comically large piece of domed sapphire on it.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32829388488.html

>>15756064
This is getting more into invicta territory
https://maliexpress.com/item/32932727794.html

>>15756066

I need a watch recommendation because I don't know anything about women's watches.
I want a women's watch for a gift but
>no gemstones and stuff on it, it has to be more practical and not jeweled out
>preferably has lume, doesn't have to be a diver but I wouldn't mind
>$200 or under, and quartz

>>15755957
But the 24h hand is showing between 24 and 1 and your main hands shows 1:35. How can that be if it's not independent. Also wouldn't that fuck up when the date changes over?

>>15756066
Last one, just because it's funny, I'm pretty sure this is a straight copy of an invicta except with a mechanical movement. i really think the first one and possibly the second one i linked actually look decent if you want that contemporary RO concept look.

>>15756076
The first index on the 24hr subdial is 2.

>>15756064
This mother fucker is taking these pictures while half naked yet still wears a glove for some reason.

>>15756083
My mistakr I'm retarded. I was looking at it like a 12h dial

>>15756088
Hahahahaha great catch anon

>>15755822
His latest video on his collection was pretty interesting, showed that he has atrocious taste in chronos. I was also surprised how little he likes anything vintage, he has a few nice pieces but they're literally all broken and he doesn't seem to particularly care. He's still the only watch youtuber I actually subscribe to though, his constant stream of shitter reviews help me resist buying any of them.

>>15756059
>Chinese brand

>>15756091
That's ok anon, you're in good company here.

>>15754733
Looks good. How is the quality, noticed anything off or happy with it?

>>15755547
>a chink flu

Does anyone still have a vostok in limbo?

>>15755369
I want this watch but its too expensive for what it is, even on sale. If they sold it for €250 I would be tempted.

>>15756147
The real problem is those Bulova shits are all mondo sized and look totally absurd. I can live with having to change the battery every year but they're just too big.

>>15755377
wow thats cool. wonder what the power reserve is like? i imagine it doesnt last even a full day

>>15755405
great choice.

Wow this Bulova is almost good.
Mechanical chrono
38.5mm diameter
But
$3k
16.7mm thick!

Twosday wrist check, show me your pairs of watches

>>15756088
i like the circular/spherical pushers on this one

It came lads

>>15756054
Yeah but the Code 11:59 was terrible, it was obvious it would fail. But at least it was a step in the right direction. Don't overdo it, keep it simple. Count your money.

/g/ used to love this watch

>>15756163
>On nylon
Peak performance.

>>15756106
Just stuck it under a loupe. Everything on the face seems printed well, the seconds dial indices are properly hit by the arrow. I'm not confident about the chrono dial and the chrono arrow though. They seem off by 1 second. Some parts on the clasp feel sharp (there are some properly smooth ones as well.) Overall I'm very happy. The loupe lights triggered the lume as well, which was the first time seeing it lol.

>>15756176
That can be adjusted by a watchermaker or yourself if you feel confident enought.

>>15756176
>I'm not confident about the chrono dial and the chrono arrow though. They seem off by 1 second.
no one tell him about le meca quartz lol

Post some vintage shitters

I have the original bracelet for the texas instruments watch but it's missing the dliding part of the clasp. It's the same as on casio but the TI bracelet is 1mm wider so it won't fit(20 vs 21mm). Any idea what this part of the clasp is called or there are braclets I could buy to cannibalize for this?

is 36 mm too small for a 7.5 inch wrist ?

>>15756163
What's inside uwu
>>15756172
That and milanese are my favorites for it

>>15756160
>pairs of watches
Sorry anon, I don't have autism

>>15756189
No, but 34mm is pushing it.
I have the same size wrist and would love to get several vintage watches that are 34 but know how small they will look. 36 for a 7.5 inch wrist looks fine

>>15756181
what's wrong with mecaquartz?

>>15756176
My Timex Weekender chrono is like that. Guess a shitter is a shitter no matter how much you polish it

>>15756213
Apart from the fact that the main adopted movement has a 24h indicator instead of a chrono hour subdial, nothing.

>>15756138
Somehow I got a Chinese e-packet in two weeks for Seiko mod parts, but my Meranom order from Russia is delayed for several months

>>15756246
I hear in Russia they don't fly the cargo plane until it's 100% full

It's a shitter Pavel

>>15756259
Who tf is Pavel?

>>15756263
me, im pavel

>>15756259
i like it

>>15756171
I still want an old accutron

How did this shitter get popular to the point that it's never in stock?

>>15756291

>>15756263
Get this hothead out of here.

>>15756268
Hey me too. There can only be one.

>>15754821
Nigga...

>>15755547
I’ll cough on ya!

absolute madman
do you people brush your bracelets too?

>>15756323

>>15756291
It was on sale twice in the past month or so.

>>15756416
its just a quartz skx clone though

>>15756291
COVID increased the price because it made it harder to get somehow, probably something to do with shipping logistics. They then put it on sale for Black Friday and it sold out in like, an hour. It's a good watch, I've bought it as a gift for 4 people but I don't own one myself.

WHATS UP YOUTUBE ITS ME JORY GOODMAN THE TIME TELLER

>watching any watch YouTuber other than Archie
shiggydiggy

>>15756443
>>15756470
WHATS UP FUCKERINOSSSSS IM ARCHIE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

>>15756470
Archie is a fucking retard.

>>15756482
All watch YouTubers are retarded, at least Arch is entertaining. The guy has been having a melt down for the last 5 years nonstop.

>>15756482
Filtered.

>>15756488
I like IDguy he goes deeper than most of the fags on youtube

>>15756525
really liking that power reserve. I love AL&S. Hopefully I'll be able to afford one someday.

Sup /wt/, I've finally decided to stop buying shitters every other week and just put some cash away to buy a luxury watch. I figured I'd start with Tudor because it's like Rolex for hipsters and also way less expensive. The Black Bay 36 caught my eye but I remember reading somewhere that the movement in these relatively-inexpensive luxury watches is just a fucking ETA 2824. Is this true? Should I just stick with my Hamiltons and SARBs until I can afford an Explorer? Or is there a non-waitlisted sleeper worth checking out?

>>15756525
that's such a sexy movement.

>>15756536
Just wait and buy a Rolex. You’ll be better off. Tudor is a massive cope

>>15756536
Every single black bay except the 58 looks hideously ugly to me.

>>15756535
work hard and pray hard anon!

>>15756559
How easy is it to find a BB58 these days? The one time I asked an AD he basically told me to fuck off, and I live in Canada so I don't want to fuck around with bringing one through customs from Chrono24 or some shit.

>>15756536
what size is your wrist anon?

I have the 36 explorer and youll always wish you had mine if you get that tudor

>>15756567
Like 6 and a half inches, I wanna keep my watches on the small side so I figured I'd avoid the modern Explorer even thought it's still below 40mm. Why do you say that?

>>15756563
The thing is I don't believe in saving for a watch that costs 100k. That's just fucking stupid. If I have millions I'll consider it.

>>15756171
too big and ugly face

>>15756580
because I had a brand new omega seamaster from this year and still didnt kill off the rolex itch.

ans thats after owning 3 rolexes prior to the omega

>>15756580
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ZDUngvTLk

>>15756443
>smooth British accent, watch in the center and two hands that gesture
"When you think of an average luxury watch, it's likely the name Rolex will come to mind. Sure, they have earned that reputation, and no one is in danger of stealing the crown...anytime soon. But what would you think if I were to tell you that there is in fact another champion within watchmaking, specifically in the same moderate luxury price-point? You probably wouldn't believe me, and that's okay, because I'm willing to bet you've never heard of them either. So let me introduce you to the best competitor you don't even know about."
>fade out...
>fade in...
"If you like these videos, don't forget to like and subscribe, and visit our website at watchfinder and co.uk for more information...

>>15756424
>It's a good watch
but it's quartz

>>15756648
And? Quartz doesn't mean "shit" in the real world. This is your brain on /wt/.

>>15756549
casual

>>15756601
>ugly
UGLY? THAT DOES IT!

>>15756631
>buys a rolex but can't afford central heat

>>15756660
>And? Quartz doesn't mean "shit" in the real world. This is your brain on /wt/.
No Sweep.
No Upkeep.
You'd have to be a creep.
Quartz? I sleep.
I'd rather die or own a Patek Philippe.

>>15756601
Just like me

>>15755519
Roger Dubuis was working at Patek for decades before starting his own brand

I love cheap shitters and I'm tired of pretending I don't.

>>15756792
You can have something that's quality and inexpensive. Most people here say cheap when it's arguably poorly made.

New
>>15756802
>>15756802
>>15756802

>>15755877
I will take not having to charge my watch daily, thank you.

>>15756045
so proud of your watch that you didn't give a proper shot of it

>>15755720
Any expensive watch that’s not a Rolex

>>15755864
>It's the Rolex and Omega of the 2020s.
>can be bought for $180 at Walmart
“No”

>>15754731
very cool

>>15754779
>fossil
nah

>>15755206
super nice watch now wear it properly

>>15755737
>what time is it?
>I'm... not exactly sure. would you like to know the moon phase?

>>15755269
>DOODOODOODOODOODOODOOdodododododoDoDoDoDoDoDoDodododododo
>I've been waiting for a guide to come and fuck me in the ass
>DoDoDoDoDoDoDodododododo

>>15755269
>I need a guide to come and fuck me in the ass