/fa/ - Fashion

>>15892059
Everyone under this post is gay

>>15892059
do over

Hello all, this is the anon who promised to visit the Grand Seiko boutique. I did so and took a few pictures.

First of all: the place is easy to miss. It's right next to a Rolex boutique, but unlike the large Rolex shop which is on the corner of Fifth Avenue and East 53rd, the GS shop is small and underneath a large sidewalk canopy (pic related).

1/8

The interior is sparse, but elegant. There are window-display cases immediately to the left and right of you as you enter the shop. There are further displays on the walls, along with a glasstop table display that features many of their bestsellers from the Heritage, Elegance, and Sports collections. Pic related.

2/8

>>15892095
hi OP here I know I fucked up move to better one

I was let in by the boutique director, a really cool guy by the name of Weston. He asked me what he could help me with and I told him I'm in the market for a Grand Seiko, which prompted the only other customer in the boutique to laugh and say, "You're in the right place." It was a pretty cool initial feeling - you could tell the place wasn't well-trafficked every day all day like the shop over, but the layout and atmosphere made it clear that this was the spot to be in.

Having extensively perused GS models before going in with the intent to buy, I knew what I wanted to see first in-person and asked for him to bring out the Golden Snowflake (SBGA259) and the 2020 Four Seasons collection.

This is my first lifetime watch and I need it to be an everyday piece that goes with most/all suits, so Weston helped me rule out the Summer and Autumn models. We were left with the Winter, Spring, and Golden Snowflake.

I decided the Winter did not compare to the iridescence of the Spring, nor to the classic elegance and tasteful bi-tonal contrast of the Golden Snowflake. However, Weston did point out other cool watches, including boutique exclusives which cannot be found through online retailers or other authorized retailers.

Pic related: top watch (forgot the name) is a boutique exclusive which is extremely hard to come by and is easily upsold.

went into a boutique today i forgot how small watches look in person, I aint complaining but it gets me everytime

Ultimately, the decision came down to the SBGA413 (Vernal/Spring Equinox) and the Golden Snowflake. Whereas the Golden Snowflake had the perfect look of a "classic watch," pulling off a beautiful gold color layered on top of a textured snow-white dial, the iridescence and rippled texture of the dial of the Spring model was simply beautiful to behold.

Furthermore, the Spring has a more elegant finish to the lugs, is a purely sapphire top with no bezel, and "looks" like a 39mm watchface.

Anyone have experience buying fakes?

Thinking of getting a fake seamaster or rolex for like 300-400$ from the trusted/recommended guy they suggest on reddit

Ultimately, Weston advised me soundly: the Spring is a super hot seller and could be gone at any moment; the only one he had left at the shop was the one he presented to me, taken out of its box for the first time (he unsealed it in front of me). They didn't even put it in the window display because they didn't want a bunch of window shoppers crowding around and inside the store just to see the watch without intent of purchase.

On the other hand, the Golden Snowflake is a classic and will be around for many years. Even though it may be a more spare and classic design - and thereby a safer choice - the innovation of the Spring aesthetic did not mean it was any less elegant.

I went with the Spring and I'm very happy with my choice. It's a great fit and it never gets old to pull up that brilliant dial from underneath my sleeve. Also, the light pink easily transforms into a beautiful smoky silver depending on how it catches the light.

Thank you to all the anons on this general that have educated me on the value and dignity of the Grand Seiko. I am delighted with my lifelong timepiece companion.

>>15892138
Good stuff, do US GS boutiques carry Credor?

>>15892157
They do not - it is exclusively a Grand Seiko boutique. They referenced a few other shops (authorized retailers and Seiko boutiques) that carry the full Seiko Corp. arsenal.

>>15892154
You chose the better of the two watches. The gold hands on the "snowflake" look like piss.

>>15892133
Yeah, I’m used to the size of my own watches, and still I’m always shocked when I see new ones in irl life that I’ve only seen online before.

>>15892154
Very good. Thanks for the posts and pictures, and I definitely think you made the right choice.

>>15892180
Thank you, anon. I do love the Golden Snowflake as well. I think the contrast between the gold indicators and the snow-white dial is magnificent. I can see how it isn't to everyone's taste, though.
>>15892191
Thank you, sir. I think I did, too. I'll go back for the Golden Snowflake or a superior GS once I hit the $100k bank balance checkpoint.

>>15892154
Great watch, congratulations. The Spring is the only GS that makes my fingers itch, sadly its a US exclusive.

>>15892209
I appreciate it, boss. Are you able to order through an online retailer and have it delivered outside of America?

Still a seiko.

>>15892213
Of course, but that would mean paying 19% import sales tax + 4% customs duty on top. Maybe if I come to the states in a few years I might grab one if I'm lucky. How much did you pay at the AD and how much are used ones in the US?

>>15892161
>>15892157
Huh interesting I think Credor then is only sold in Japan and online

>>15892219
Not sure about the used market. This was not an AD, but an official Seiko boutique. I paid about $6.8k USD including tax. For what it's worth, they are already being upsold on secondary markets for $7.5k+.

Also, you may be pleased to know that GS is strongly considering new "Four Seasons" releases due to how popular the line is. So you may want to wait and see how the new releases look before committing. They may even be international.

Also, I was told GS is in the process of implementing a policy that allows you to swap straps for any watch at the official boutiques (it seems the choices will only be titanium and crocodile leather).

>>15892221
I think the Watches of Switzerland and similar ADs carry Credor.

>>15892227
>For what it's worth, they are already being upsold on secondary markets for $7.5k+.
fuck me, its rolex all over again
would be cool if they release a new four seasons line in europe as well

Truly fucking based and haute horologie-pilled. Poorfag trannies don't belong here.

>>15892233
GS is the internet's darling right now. You know it's some real shit when 4chan and reddit are both raving about it. I think you'll see a hipster hypebeast bubble and their most desirable releases will continue to sell out quickly or be hard to find.
However, Weston assured me they have no plans on charging Rolex prices. He said they are still family-owned and the family wants to remain humble through process of creating a beautiful timepiece and respect the discerning watch-buyer.

>>15892237
With all the VC posting, I fear this is exactly what will happen to their prices before I'm able to afford one of their watches... Just stick to Rolex, AP and PP you fucking rich boomers reeee

>>15892243
I was at a Watches of Switzerland boutique a few weeks ago to have my Tag Heuer serviced and I was told that the CEOs of Patek Philippe and WoS have both been known to wear Grand Seikos. Not sure if that has any bearing on GS's popularity surge in the mainstream, but it's really cool to hear that. GS really is a connoisseur's watch.

>>15892121
>>15892126
>>15892138
I'm not into watches. But aren't these kinda ugly? I mean Nomos are super bland. But these Grand Seikos are just eww.
For the price point, I'd expect something looking less cheap and generic.

>>15892259
Wel, it's all a matter of taste. As long as you're buying your watch to impress yourself and not others, it's no problem.

What do you consider good-looking for a 5-6k price point? What do you think detracts from the GS's beauty?

>>15892259
>I'd expect something looking less cheap
They are pretty understanted, you could even call them boring but they have better dial and case finishing than 30k Patek watches. If you think GS looks cheap your mind has been warped by gaudy maxicase Rolex watches.

>>15892268
I don't see how you can call the SBGA413 dial boring. It has such a tasteful texture and iridescence to it.

>>15892243
Seiko already have Credor for that.

>>15892298
I was talking about Vacheron Constantin

>>15892305
VC is already in that AP/PP range. Where are you getting a new one for less than $20k?

>>15892314
I could just walk into a VC store and buy a Patrimony or Overseas for MSRP (theoretically, if I had the money). With AP/PP/Rolex you are forced to buy on the gray market with a 50%-100% scalpers tax and I fear this will happen to VC as well.

>>15892154
What car
Also what pistol u carry and what knife

>>15892327
2020 Honda Accord EX, nothing fancy. I'm not really a car guy.
Don't carry any weapons. Don't even know how to shoot a gun but would like to learn.

>>15892326
Ah yeah that's true depending on what you're looking for.

Posting my winter pic for a last time, no snow here anymore.

>>15892335
That’s a damn fancy car I rock kias and hundais cause all my imminent is in guns. Even sold my Alpenis to buy one this christmas
But you should really take advantage of burgerdom and get gunned up
Visit handgun general on /k/ it’s the most reasonable general there
I’d suggest glock but any striker fired polymer gun is great these days, visiting a gun shop and seeing what fits your hand naturally is the way to go
Then get on gunbroker and pay a touch over msrp to have one shipped to a lgs near you boom you are a gun owner
Also this is really against /k/s grain but the best way to practice is get a gas blow back pistol like the glock 17 elite force replica and practice on that for like 1 cent per round

These Seikos are ugly as fuck, not worth the price point
- For a watch, they won't tell you the time better than a $10 shitter
- Longevity, not worth the price, thrift/antique shops are littered with old seikos all shitty rusted and broken
- for a piece of jewelry, they are super ugly (objectively)

I understand if you are paying because you are comfortable with the money and splurging a bit for the mewvment, history or other reason

But of you are squeezing your budget for this, it is irresponsible and dumb and not worth it

>>15892358
Appreciate the advice. I really do need to learn how to shoot and handle myself. See you on /k/ sometime, anon.

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>>15892363
>For a watch, they won't tell you the time better than a $10 shitter
And a Rolex will?

>>15892363
Is this bait or angry cope?

Post all your watches and guns anons. I'll post my bulova boctok and Casios glock ruger ar and savage if you post your collection

>>15892363
They have good online marketing.

>>15892382
What is the point of carrying a gun? Are you under serious threat that you need the protection? Or is it just a nice gadget to have?

>>15892386
GS doesn't even have a marketing budget. It's virtually all word-of-mouth hype.

>what if the oyster perpetual took DMT?

>>15892363
It absolutely blows my mind that Seikos get a pass on directly copying Rolex Submariner with the whole entire history of the SKX007, the new 5 series, all counterfeit Rolliez. Oh but something manufacturered out of a neighboring factory in China but with a Invictus badge just gets disrespected? It's flawed fucking logic. Seiko has just been around longer. That's all. Brand recognition is retarded within the watch world.

>>15892390
>Are you under serious threat that you need the protection?
Not him but it's for the 1 in a million chance you do need it.

>>15892405
Wtf are you talking about? Why are you comparing a 300 dollar Seiko to a 10k dollar Rolex?

>>15892405
Seiko mogged everyone with their mass quartz production, then destroyed everyone again with Spring Drive to reduce their mechanicals to +/- 1s/day. That's why they are now revered.
GS watches are independent-watchmaker quality at a fraction of the price. That's what people pay for.

>>15892390
To protect one's self. To protect my family. You're a moron if you need explanation beyond that. By all means you can rely on 911( or 999 for europoors) when you get stuck up and robbed or mugged

>welcome back mr. anon how may I help you today.
WHERES THE GRAND SEIKO BOUTIQUE
>oh I’m sorry mr. anon it’s next door in the smaller, less noticeable store. Many people miss it. Say hello to Weston for me he is a good friend he will take care of you nicely.
>SPRING DRIVE.
That is nice anon. grand seiko offers many nice spring drive models. I myself might even pick one up soon.
>FOUR SEASONS. CHERRY BLOSSOMS AND SNOW LIKE MY ANIMUS
that’s nice anon say hello to Weston for me.
>HERITAGE, ELEGANCE, AND SPORTS COLLECTIONS
security
>ONLY 7 THOUSAND PLUS TIP
goodbye mr. anon enjoy your shop at grand seiko
>LIFETIMEEEEE WATCHHHHHH

>>15892420
Seems a bit paranoid desu, slightly delusional also

>>15892399
I fucking love the milgauss, too bad I’m a poorfag

>>15892363
>Seikos are ugly as fuck

>>15892154
dope choice. I love my GS, even though it just has a 9s65 not a Spring Drive. I did consider one of the Spring Drive models but a combination of price (not unfairly priced though) and knowing that only Seiko could service the movement in perpetuity kinda turned me off it for now.
Hows the bracelet on these newer ones? Is it still just a 20 >18ml taper?

should I do it

>>15892438
How much?

>>15892440
$170 USD

>>15892227
I want to see a few more Grand Seikos with red second hands

>>15892428
Why? How? I'd only be paranoid, worried or in fear if I did not carry

>>15892413
HURRRR

>>15892413
ADURRRRR

Even the Grand Fako isn't original in work or design.

>>15892443
Not bad desu

>>15892428
Yeah people like this are afraid of everyone and have power fantasies

Chink fake copy

>>15892458
Ppl who like guns should just say they like guns
They cool. They shooty. you can pretend you in CS GO. That's enough. This need to justify beyond that that it's to 'protect muh family' or whatever the fuck is such a fucking larp holy shit.

>>15892466
As a guy who likes guns, agreed. It's a weird kind of insecurity that constantly ruins /k/ threads

>>15892399
>what if a rolex explorer overdosed on japanese magic mushrooms?

>>15892432
>20 >18ml taper?
Disgusting. All the old Seiko bracelets were 20 > 16, which is the only sensible choice.

Reminder to take the tropic pill

>>15892451
>>15892455
Why are you comparing a Seiko with a watch that costs more than 30 times as much?

>>15892446
Like this bad boy

>>15892426

>>15892390
I’ve had two situations in the last year alone where I came close to drawing. Several before I would have drawn had I been carrying. It’s far more than one in a million that you pull a gun, just less likely you shoot it. But hey a crackhead scurrying off is a crackhead scurrying off.

Maybe it’s the nice gshocks I wear that attracts all the criminals, maybe for you it’s the boypussy they see. But criminals they will come one day or another, be prepared

>>15892426
That guy looks JUSTed

>>15892472
You can have both. It’s a much more useful tool than the watches here but there is a geek factor as well.
Also no need to be ashamed about choosing a gun partly or mostly on aesthetics he’ll even all on aesthetics. I for one am aiming to get the closest to halo 2 I can with my collection

>>15892520
>almost had to draw gun twice in a year
You either live in a shithole or you are a retarded schizo and not like the operator you are pretending to be. You probably almost shot some hipsters wanting directions.

>>15892529
I bought all my guns for looks.

Any good vintage watches to get?

>>15892533
>I can never be a victim
Flawless defense.

>>15892147
>"it's not a fake if you believe it's real" -Shiggy Diggy Guy

>>15892350
You enjoying it? Its king of growing on me.

>>15892529
>>15892538
based

>>15892502
I wasn't sure how that tropic would look on that pilots watch when you asked about it but it's actually pretty nice.

Rip Ralph Earl Shipp

If you’re American, you should own a gun and know how to operate it. There’s no downside unless you are so catastrophically retarded as to accidentally shoot yourself or someone else. You should’ve bought one years ago, now most guns are experiencing Rolex syndrome where you have to get them second hand for 150% markup.

>>15892606
this guy gives me awkward dracula vibes

I just checked Credor because of this thread. They look so much better than Grand Seiko.

>>15892669
They are

>>15892138
I like how GS adopted the "90s wannabe luxury mall shitter" design, very haute.

No guns and watches have been posted, not sharing mine yet. Come on guys.

>>15892350
Nice fancy richboy gloves, fancy richboy shoes, fancy richboy pants, fancy richboy coat, fancy richboy shirt and fancy richboy jacket, so why the poorfag shitter?

Watches are fucking worthless. Use your fucking phone.
The only reason to own a watch is as a way to peacock your wealth to people. To that end, just buy Rolex. That’s the only brand anyone knows. Quit this fucking “Grand Seiko” bullshit, what a fucking farce.

Ok I'll go first, chumps & noguns

Imagine buying a grand feiko instead of a Rolex
Imagine buying a Rolex instead of four BTC @ $3K

>>15892709
This. So much this. You should post this on r/unpopularopinions faggot

>>15892709
holy cope

>>15892709
Cars that go over 80 worthless
Nice clothes worthless
Nice food worthless

What's best color scheme and why is it black and silver

>>15892669
>I just checked Credor because of this thread.
link?

lol what kind of faggot wears a watch that looks like this
https://youtu.be/2aT_sSY6swY?t=74

>>15892732
https://www.credor.com/

>>15892741
>lol what kind of faggot wears a watch that looks like this
watch the rajneesh doc on netflix, whole material excess and cult thing was like an elaborate joke to osho

>>15892741

isn’t this the cult faggot who basically formed a religion around consumerism? seems fitting

>>15892059
Looking to buy my big boy watch and the search for the perfect 37-38mm chronograph continues. With the Zenith being certified unobtainium and Baltic charging 600 for a seagull the other contenders stand more of a chance. Girard Perregaux crept up but only on grey market. Baume and Breitling are sitting on shop windows and the Tissot almost shot itself in the foot with that fugly date window and an absurd 3k pricetag on the grey market. The tide is turning to the 2k Girard Perregaux.

>>15892777
You can get the non lupin the third edition of that zenith easily. The only differences are a lack of aged lume and the chapter ring is black.

>>15892777
Nice trips bro. I like the gp and the breitling the best desu. Gp a little better but the numerals on the breitling are nice

>>15892777
>>15892787

New with bracelet $7,800
https://www.chrono24.com/zenith/zenith-chronomaster-revival-el-primero-automatic-white-dial-mens-watch---03a38440021m384--id16107050.htm
New with leather $6,600
https://www.chrono24.com/zenith/zenith-el-primero-chronomaster---revival-a384--id16347810.htm
You can actually get the lupin the third one too. It's just way overpriced. $13k
https://www.chrono24.com/zenith/zenith-chronomaster-a384-revival-lupin-the-third---2nd-edition--id17826218.htm

>>15892777
Too much money not enough taste, every single time.

>>15892787
>>15892808
I know about the non Lupin version, I've even had the chance to try it on on an AD along with the edgy "le shadow" version. Both of loiked great and the ladder bracelet is pure sex but I'm afraid of sour grapes if I get the regular version and it will be a while before I make or justify the 13k Lupin.
>>15892797
Thanks, the GP will also age better and has a lot more going for it so I'm leaning a lot torwards it. The lug to lug seems longer but nothing a beads of rice can't camouflage

>>15892777
Out of all of these I like the Baume and Baltic. I think you can get the Baltic with a real movement but I'm not sure. If you can, consider it. You're always overpaying with watches and Baltic with a non-chink movement is still an amazing design.
If not then the B&M and GP take it. The GP is nice and clean but the B&M has a type of design you don't see anymore and does it well.

>>15892826
Post your grail. I don't have money, I'm sitting here with an SKX, just gonna get a job after degree slaving and want to get a decent watch.
>>15892832
Only thing that worries me about the Baume is the quality, I've handled a few and their a bit light. But that coffee sector dial is fantastic. I really wish I could try the Baltic on

guys im becoming milgausspilled, HELP!

>>15892841
I don't know how recent that watch is, but Baume has been trying a bit harder lately. Their quality has never been and probably will never be knock-your-socks-off amazing but it's pretty solid.

>>15892841
>>Post your grail.
This or other PVD variants, Sinn 140, Parmigiani Tonda GT, and the Astron with the skull on it.

What is the best brand of watch tools?

>>15892870
Bergeon, but they're also way overpriced.

>>15892059
Since you guys were posting some gats. Here are my guns and watches. Gun wise, I have
CZ 455
Lithgow no. 1 mark 3 SMLE
A surplus sling and charger clips, plus a pattern 1908 bayonet and scabbard for it

Watch wise, I have
Seiko King quartz
Mechanical Breitling rally timer set up
Orient cosmos on random NATO
G shock g shock gm 5600
2 Raketas
A shit Citizen my mum bought me
Seiko Pogue
A weird Adi brand watch, it is Israeli, grandma bought it

>>15892873
6767-F or -S?

Another current unobtainium, the Cartier Monopoussoir at 13k
>15892849
Then I will definitely consider it, thanks
>>15892855
I'm convinced you're a different anon and trolling the other dude with the fugliest design you could find

>>15892890
>I'm convinced you're a different anon and trolling the other dude with the fugliest design you could find
>posts a vintage bathroom scale

>>15892879
I hate to be rude but nice worthless grandpa rifles and worthless grandpa watches. Get with the times. My autism made me go bolt action until my now-wife hated them and now semi-auto everything. And my budget AR drills tighter groups than my accu-trigger Savage

>semi-autos

I hope you’re ready to hand them over to Joey B soon.

>>15892885
Get the 6767F

>>15892899
100% under the radar.

>>15892899
But nice cope, cuck
Don't ever cope again faggot

>>15892709
Dangerously based. Unfortunately too many marketing interns online these days. Too much astroturfing. On top of the people who bought Seikos and trying to rationalize their purchase afterwards.

>>15892885
The 6767 is one of their only tools that are actually reasonably priced. It's shit like $230 for springbar pliers that is pretty silly.

>>15892896
The watches are lacking as I sold some of the higher value contemporary watches I had. At the moment they are skewed a bit with the shitters, since I received of the raketas, the citizen and the adi as gifts and the g shock is purely for work

My lame country and its firearm licensing only let me own bolt/lever rifles and shotguns at the moment, but that aside both of the guns are worth a fair bit, wouldn't remotely call them worthless, the CZ is real fucking good as well, can't think of a much better .22 unless you want to spend literal thousands

>>15892709
Rolex shill in full force. Go make a new watch faggots

>>15892879
You must have a small pp

>>15892913
Oh I don't mean to offend, bolts and levers are great. Congrats on the CZ. I have not had the pleasure to shoot or handle one but nothing beats a .22lr, in my opinion. Quiet plus insanely easy to drill bullseyes with. Keep Hammering brother. I apologise for my previous comments, I didn't spend enough time to gander at your pics and watch collection

>>15892926
.303 requires big cock

>>15892714
I only have my dive watch

>>15892426
kek

>>15892927
Relax son, no offense was remotely taken. I will admit, that they are kinda sad guns, since the sad laws. I really want a semi auto .22, but I have to put a lock on the room door and put some security screen on the window to get one in my country, I can't do that at the house I am in at the moment

>>15892926
.303 is easily the biggest dick calibre around

>>15892154
Looks stellar dude, wear it well. Glad to hear that the intention is to keep the prices reasonable, I'm a few years away from picking one up.

>>15892154
Thank you for sharing your story anon

>>15892455
>>15892451
now compare early rolex and blancpain fifty fanthoms
you're retarded if you think rolex invented the look

>>15892870
unless you are a watchmaker you dont need premium tools

its like a home cook buying $2000 knives. Its cringey

>>15892870
Only buy a tool for the appropriate job. You dont need a bergeon springbar tool if you're swapping one watch strap.


This is the only premium tool I'd prefer over a cheap chinese wrench any day. The cost is well worth it.

>>15892147

its kind of a joke man, even if you spend that much they aren't waterproof. you also pay way more than they are worth. just get something you can afford or save up more.

Guns are dangerous. Why play with guns when paintball is almost the same?

>The Seiko SPB153 is a delight to wear, because I get the thrill of a vintage ref. 6105 every time I look at my wrist, while knowing it can take a real beating. Recently I went paintballing with it on, thinking it would be mostly covered under the sleeve of my jumpsuit. To by initial horror, when I looked at it between games I saw an emerging welt on the back of my hand and the entire watch covered in purple paint thanks to two closely grouped shots. My heart sank, kicking myself that I should have left it in my bag, and resigning myself to the sheepish conversation I would have to have with the Service Centre about why there was paint in my watch.

>I needn’t have worried. As I ran it under some water and wiped it with a towel, I saw that it was completely fine, ticking away unperturbed. To paraphrase a friend; “a well-built watch should be able to survive anything your arm can survive,” which is more true than you’re likely to realise until you run your watch through its paces.

>>15892940
you go diving?

>>15893092
Yes.

>>15893065
Gun aren't dangerous i sleep with my smith and wesson model 36 under my pillow every night and I'm still here.

>>15892704
My coat is a thrift shop 20$ coat, the rest is suitsupply stuff. So nah it's not rich boy stuff.

>>15892154
Good choice anon.
The spring and winter are probably some of the best watches GS has ever made.

what straps can I get for this? I think it's supposed to be 18mm right?

>add a link
>too loose
>remove a link
>too tight
ok

>>15892704
RENT

FREE

>>15892154
Followed and upvoted, great blog

>>15893256
yes 18mm
leather straps and darker military coloured natoes work well with the snk
the stock strap sucks and makes the whole watch look cheap (it is, but...)
with nice leather it looks so much better

>>15893260
Same but with micro adjusts depending on the weather

What's the difference between a true gmt and baltics not so true gmt hand?

Hello and welcome to just one more shitter!

>>15893260
>>15893296
>cut rubber band to size
>loosest microadjustment on clasp is just right
>it is middle of the winter
>know the wrist will well up in the summer

Welp, I guell I will switch straps then.

>>15893316
I'm getting some quick release pins after gettinf a watch that has them installed. Super convenient. Usually switch between a metal and nato

>>15892154
Lovely read anon! Congrats to your new watch, it's stunning.

Debating about pulling the trigger on this one

What do you girls think?

>>15893323
Looks like something I'd get at home depot

>>15892097
>>15892102
>>15892121
>>15892126
>>15892138
>>15892154
Based watch buyer anon, based Weston, and based GS Boutique.

How's the pinkish hue?
Does it flash hot pink in certain light?

>>15893323
Why are you
>debating on pulling the trigger on a $15 watch
¿
Also all those cheap knockoff g-shock watches are crap, you will be lucky if it actually works.

>>15892097
>>15892102
>>15892121
>>15892126
>>15892138
based

He's done it again bros

>>15892405
Du, ever heard about the Fifty Fathoms?

I am a small wristed guy and I am looking for my next and hopefully final watch. My wrist is actually just barely 6 inches and most watches wear too large for me. I'm not even exaggerating even the SARB017 is already in the big and chunky side for my wrist.

Template:
>preferably around $300
>GADA, dress field or dress dive
>automatic or quartz
>50-200m WR (won't die if I jump in a lake or something)
>waterproof strap
>sapphire crystal

Ideal dimensions
>34-39mm diameter
>less than 12mm thickness
>46mm lug-to-lug or less

Some inspiration but too pricey for me
>Omega SMP 36/38mm
>Zenith Rainbow Elite
>Blancpain Bathyscape 38mm

Ok I got dumped by this qt Colombian.
Suggest me a watch.

>>15893323
Would cop if it carried CAT or DeWalt name.

>>15893379
https://sanmartinwatches.com/wp/product/sn004g/

>>15893382
I forgot to add I don't like homages and rebrand reps.

>>15893379
F91W

>>15892154
You made the right choice, the spring is my favourite GS, after the 231 and is perfectfor daily wear. Shame its USA only (UKanon) i would love one in all honestly. Such a dynamic dial!

>>15893256
Mine right now has this strap, almost all brown ones look good on it.

This shitter makes me happy.

>>15893421
sad Thursday :'(

Bros...

>>15892237
They have some retarded sizes and need to have a better system of identifying models, but they're the best Rolex/sporty dress watch alternative imo. Omega will never catch up.

>>15893442
your forearm is fucking huge

>>15892777
37-38mm, excellent taste anon, >>15892826 classic /wt/.

Okay, if you are buying Zenith I do think you should go with the classic design (coloured tri dial in 38mm), fake lume is okay on a £300 watch but not at Zenith money.

I out right don't like the Tissot, due to the date, messy dial, hand will be hard to read in person, gold on black always is and square pushers are not as elegant and pump.

B&M has design elements of the Tissot I don't like, square pushes and messy dial.

I sold the Baltic as many know, due to downsizing and honestly sometimes that large bezel would rub me the wrong way, I think it's because they use the same case on the diver and isn't were the timing bezel goes and that triggers me to no end.

Go with the GP or Breitling. The dial of the Breitling is a little left sided heavy, knowing GO the finishing is probably better, I would go with the GP myself and for 2k you can't go wrong, in 20 year it will still look great and age better than the Breitling. Easier to dress up the GP as well.

>>15893470
>no casio
gay

>>15892599
I like it, I'm waiting on the vostok I bought it for so I decided to try it out. For being 22mm it wasn't too hard to fit in the 21mm lugs of the Sna.

>>15893472
I've had 3 gshocks, full metal was to top heavy, king and square but dates were set to USA layout. I have no need for a Casio, I just don't wear a watch in those situations. If I took up wakeboarding again I would but snow is better.

>>15892777
The GP is beautiful and it's still kinda an underrated brand. I'd go for that.

>>15893381
NEED a Milwaukee Fuel gshock with brushless motor powered rotating bezel

Do I want this?

>>15893506
I don’t think so

>>15893506
Bezel is weird, white numerals would've looked better.

>>15893323
Just buy a Casio you absolute mongoloid

>>15893518

>>15893506
>orange
I don't know why people buy watches with garish dials. Give me a plain color like white, black, or grey with an interesting dial texture any day of the week.

>>15893506
They should've done the indices gold too, they look weird.

>>15892957
>Relax son, no offense was remotely taken. I will admit, that they are kinda sad guns, since the sad laws. I really want a semi auto .22, but I have to put a lock on the room door and put some security screen on the window to get one in my country, I can't do that at the house I am in at the moment
What dystopian country do you live in?

>this thing is actually going out of production
so grey market prices will be even more retarded?

>>15893416
Why is it so shiny? So cheap-looking.

>>15893588
Shiny = Cheap, I don't know about that, I feel the same way about a fully brushed watch, so dull, so cheap-looking.

>>15893583
it will hit 100k

>>15893379
this dress field seems to be quite popular here lately, but it doesn't have a sapphire crystal and it has fixed lugs so you'd have to put it on a waterproof/rubber nato:
https://www.jomashop.com/d1-milano-commando-chronograph-quartz-black-dial-mens-watch-mtnj04.html
https://d1milano.com/collections/man/products/commando-38-mm-tank

>>15893379
https://www.boccia.com/products/3215-02

>>15892382
Too much glowing here

>>15893470
What a waste of money. Should’ve got this

Anyone working on a watch project?

I'm waiting for a chronos to pop up on ebay for cheap, I've got a diver in need of a movement swap and I might just swap the face too if I find a nice textured dial.

>>15893470
https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/nomos-resale-value-ouch.4710177/

>>15893311
That guys' approach to watches fills me with joy. You can tell he loves them.

>>15893470
I genuinely do not understand the rationale behind California dials.

>>15893472
A casio is more accurate at telling the time than those richfag watches

>>15893627
>buy undesirable, expensive model that the brand is not known for
>take it straight to a dealer presumably for a trade in and get low balled
>this is surprising for some reason
This is one of the dumbest posts I’ve ever had the misfortune of reading.

>>15893624
I'd like to see how many people will be still wearing it in 10 years.

>>15893637
>37-38mm, excellent taste anon, >>15892826 classic /wt
I must of hurt the Casio butt's when I posted, I knew whoever posted that had a box of them........

>>15893627
Tell me something I don't know, it's great! Guest who's buying them at rock bottom.

>>15893633
What you don't know is I bought it after seeing you posts on California dials and now post it to see you chime in.

>>15893652
>What you don't know is I bought it after seeing you posts on California dials and now post it to see you chime in.
What are you talking about, dickhead? I've never posted about California dials before. Are you a literal schizo? Holy shit what a faggot you are.

>>15893368
rotary ponycumjar homage?

>>15893652
>What you don't know is I bought it after seeing you posts on California dials and now post it to see you chime in.
I’ve always liked California dials and in fact almost bought a Club Campus a few years ago. After trying it on at an AD though I found I didn’t like the way it sat on my wrist and ended up buying a Tangente with date instead.

I also quite like pic related but it’s 47mm (!!!) and $10k which is just outrageous.

>>15893671
SanMartin sells those for a max of 300, Im sure a customized Getat would run you about 500 at the absolute max.

I don't even like gold watches.
In fact I hate them.

And but then so why does my peepee hard?

>>15893427
w2c?

>>15893678
I used to be like you, then I actually tried one on. There’s something special about having a solid gold watch. It’s impractical and ridiculous but so damn cool.

>>15893652
>I'd like to see how many people will be still wearing it in 10 years.

Hardly any. The same amount of boomers who will have a normal watch

>I must of hurt the Casio butt's when I posted, I knew whoever posted that had a box of them........

I could literally buy a box of Casio for one of your watches and people would give would give the same amount of shits, which is none.

>>15893678
A real gold watch feels and looks spectacular.

>>15893678
gold looks and feels great, that's why it has been so valued throughout history.

>>15893686
>>15893689
>>15893693
But I'm a big no-nonsense dude, surely a gold watch belongs on poofters only, right?

>>15893698
Do you think you can only wear 1 watch that defines you 24/7? You can have multiple watches to show different facets of yourself and aspects of your tastes. Stop being retarded.

>>15893678
Because the overseas is fucking sexy. I wish I could afford something like this.

>>15893698
If you were a no-nonsense dude, you probably wouldn’t wear a watch and you certainly wouldn’t be posting on an anime image board about watches.

>>15893597
The nautilus is steel right? 100k would be expensive even for a platinum watch.
Im not a socialist at all, but it is clear that some people really have too much money on their hands.

>>15893698
I used to think only a twat would wear gold but then I realised that was because I was told to think that way by society in general. That was a push back against the over the top consumption of the 1980's and 90's where every wall street twat and yuppie had a gold rolex. Today it is now frowned upon by most people to you flex your wealth.

When it comes to watches specifically because of the steel sports watch craze and their mental prices people have been looking again into precious metal watches because they now do not differ that much in price. Demand for gold watches has been going up in the last few years as people have rediscovered what you have, gold is cool.

I like how there are no gun owners with s o i k o shitters.

Yo the grand feiko is a gay grandpa watch. You have old man style and taste.

>>15893715
It's impossible to wear a gold bracelet without looking like a cunt or a porn star from the 80s.

A gold watch on a leather strap is fine, but the bracelet will never pass.

>>15893721
I own a whole bunch of guns and I have pic related.

>>15893723
Poorfag cope. Just wear white gold if you’re that autistic.

gold watches look good on dark skin

>>15893731
well it's a scientific fact that the contrast between black and yellow is the highest of any two colors, even higher than black and white.

related is the fact that rose gold became the most popular gold choice because it works with more skin tones and is less 'flashy'

>>15893470
Are you in the UK, anon? And if so did you try out the Nomos and GS before buying? Not many places sell either make near to where I am.

>You’re talking to the stainless steel sports Rolex wearin’, diamond ring wearin’, kiss stealin’, wheelin’ dealin’, limousine ridin’, jet flyin’ son of a gun. And I’m having a hard time holding these alligators down. Woo!

>>15893715
It was always unseemly to flex your wealth or even talk about money. That changed in the 70s-80s and is only recently swinging back, and even then it's not so much a resentment of the wealthy having wealth than them being obnoxious as fuck and tainting everything associated with them.

new kettle

>>15893721
That's because Seiko owners are cultured and affluent. They don't live in violent ghettos and third world cities.

GLORIOUS SEIKOSHA WINS AGAIN. ROLEX SHILL ETERNALLY BUTTBLASTED.

>>15892890
It's the only non-square Cartier I've ever seen that doesn't look stupid. Love the blue color on the dial. Pic saved.

That said the gigantic "XII!!!!" can definitely go. Thanks for reminding me of that one number and not any others

>>15893731
they are the ones who mine it after all

>>15892890
Wow that looks like shit.
Cartier is as one-note as AP

I dropped Minoxidil on my Seiko now the rotor thing is moving all weird, sometimes it stays on top and doesnt drop down

>>15893625
I have so many junk 5606 and some 5626 parts left over from working on a couple of nicer Lord Matics and King Seikos, I might try to cobble together a frankenwatch for my own pleasure.

>>15892432
That's a beautiful watch as well, anon.
The taper on the Spring is slightly different: 21/19mm.
>>15892993
Thank you, anon. Don't be in a rush. It's a life companion like any other - wait until the time's right to commit.
>>15892994
>>15893285
>>15893322
Thank you for reading, fellas. I felt I owed /wt/ a decent story given all I've learned here.
>>15893227
Thank you, sir. I love the blue dial on the Winter but the iridescence and sheen of the Spring is something else!
>>15893416
I was sorely tempted by a few selections from the Elegance line. I adore the Spring and other more innovative models but the bare handsomeness of the classic watch is an unbeatable aesthetic in its own right.
>>15893330
Weston is indeed based. He said he used to work in finance but grew bored with it and enjoy the world of luxury goods much more.
The pink is an extremely soft hue - it is generally a greyish pink when you do see it. A vast majority of the time, the dial fluctuates between a brilliant off-white and a smoky & shiny silver. I don't anticipate that the dial will ever flash hot pink unless the lighting directly influences it (e.g., pink LEDs).

>>15893221
SuitSupply is pretty awesome from what I've seen. Two of my good friends get like half a dozen suits from there every time SS has a sale.

are Rolex owners the same people that wear $5000 worth of hypebeast gear that's made of like 90% acrylic and polyester?

>>15893852
90% of Rolex owners are boomers

>>15893852
Most Rolex owners are boomers who want a Rolex because of marketing that has told them it's the best watch you can own and for successful mature alpha males. Although now I suppose the largest market for Rolex watches are not boomers, but Chinese nu-money. Though their reasons are the same.

>>15893732
>the contrast between black and yellow is the highest of any two colors, even higher than black and white
Huh?

>>15893731
A fancy watch on a nigger looks stolen. Every time.

>>15892451
These don't even look similar.
The case (yes the sub is a maxi case), the crown placement, the crown guard, the bracelet, the cyclops, the bezel, the day-date window, the 12, 6, 3 markers.
they're fucking divers man, not sure what else you wanted them to change.

>>15893852
>>15893859
>>15893861
>t. seiko poorfags

today i will remind them

I FOMO'd into the SARB017 and it feels so good.

>>15893938
GS/Rolex have comparable MSRPs little buddy

>>15893916
reminder that the pateks and the langes your hitler-loving ass would wear if you could afford them are made by black men
Lange: https://www.alange-soehne.com/en/career/working-at-a-lange-and-soehne
Patek: https://archive.watchjournal.com/the-apprentices/

>>15893938
So youre telling me that the average Rolex owner isnt a 50+ yo businessman, lawyer or doctor?

Where did this Rolex fanboy with the Seiko obsession come from?

the movement of the minute hand on my Spring Drive is basically imperceptible and it's kind of freaking me out. how the fuck did they make it so smooth. I almost kind of miss the "tick" of a $5 watch

>>15893681
Tiger Concept. If it survives the summer it means it's pretty waterproof as well. Will post results.

>>15892218
this
disgusting

>>15893760
That's a watch not a kettle you daft cunt.

How safe is it to buy from a "professional dealer" on chrono24. Is there anything I should be aware of or watch out for?

>>15893740
Nah i took a chance on them, I know what I like. I've saw most grand seiko models in Japan last year so I knew what to expect.

>>15893654
Chill out, it was a joke. There us always a few guys posting how they don't like cal dials.

>>15893688
If no one cared about watches well may as well stop post /wt/threads no point talking about watch.

>>15893973
its a soulless cyborg thats why

>>15893380

why?

>>15893380
What does one have to do with the other?

>>15892507
This is beautiful. Wouldn't be able to commit to a Godzilla/full red dial but this is nice.
>>15893844
>Thank you, anon. Don't be in a rush. It's a life companion like any other - wait until the time's right to commit.
That's the truth. Cheers.
>>15893564
You gotta live a little with lower cost watches
>>15893943
Ok ciao

>>15892154
hey my man I think they forgot to take the styrofoam out of your watch bro

>>15894011
Maybe check if they also have a physical store

>>15893974
That's one of my favorite parts of a quartz movement. That solid, definitive tick onto each second, and the minute hand moving those tiny tenth of a mm jumps hinting at the intricacy of the movement wheels.

Spring drive is nice, but the most I'll ever spring for is 200 bucks for a tuning fork movement.

Looks like Shitshow 2.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gaiFsgeO1k

>>15893678
Are the 37mm ones for girls or may I dream about one?

>>15894156
33mm is the cutoff for women's watches. Alternatively, larger watches may still be for girls if the lug width is sub 14mm.

>>15893256
I bet that watch looks fantastic on a shell cordovan strap, but they are pricey, pretty much as much as the watch...

>>15893892
Yellow is the most visible color to the human eye.

>>15893564
The orange dial on a dive watch trend started by doxa because is one of the most readable colors underwater.
But obviously people that buy these know aren't serious divers that actually need the orange dial...

>>15893583
Temporarily, obviously they are going to introduce a new version/reference

Find me a watch better than the Explorer. Just one.

>>15894031
>If no one cared about watches well may as well stop post /wt/threads no point talking about watch.

Where would that leave you though? Spend thousands on luxury watches and no one to brag about them too :(

I do care about watches just functionality over looks. Aka, a smart watches. Course, you won’t know about that. In 10 years, you’d have spent triple the watch prices on service costs for your paperweights. Meanwhile everyone else will have moved on

>>15894152
What's wrong with this? It's all completely reasonable, nobody in the real world gives a shit about 200k watches. Hell, I know about them and I still think they're all fucking retarded.

>>15894196
It's an appreciation of the symbolism of the timepiece. It's not a challenging concept to understand and there's no reason to be willfully hostile over something so trivial. Some people like the classic watch; some don't. This is a general for those who do.

>>15894195
Every other Rolex.

>>15894196
>functionality
>smart watches
You know those things fail at the most basic function of being a watch, right? My watch needs a battery every 5 years. Yours needs charging every fucking day. And then when the battery craps out in 2 years, you have to throw the whole thing away.

>>15894195
I've never got the explorer hype. It's a nice watch b8t just a slightly sportier OP, no? I like the old white OP 36mm better desu.

>>15894195
Literally any other Rolex that isn't a Yacht Master

>>15894217
The regular 38mm yacht master is one of the best looking current Rolex models, looks better than the obese sub

>>15892059
Would you guys purchase a 3d printed tool for vostok watches?

>>15894152
I enjoyed watching it, sometimes it's fun to find out what average people notice about watches

>>15894238
All the retarded jump cuts to the "funny" bits where clueless zoomers didn't realise some hideous daytona was actually worth 250k made my head spin.

I'd rather just see guys who have no idea about watches trying on a few examples from some major brands and then choosing which one they'd buy if they had to get one.

>>15894217
1016 Explorer and the Yachtmaster are the two best rolexes, except maybe GMT II

>>15894272
>Forgetting the Chadgauss

>>15893564
>white, black, or grey
boring like shit. Have some imagination and fun. Not everything needs to be a sombre funeral

>>15893943
>today i will remind them
of what?

>>15894255
Think it just shows how the average person doesn’t care about your watch and you’re not impressing anyone with it

affordable automatic - seiko 5/orient bambino
affordable mechanical - ???

>>15894255
>All the retarded jump cuts to the "funny" bits where clueless zoomers didn't realise some hideous daytona was actually worth 250k made my head spin.
It would be better if they reacted to the prices and differences between normal luxury watches, not the 5mil vintage auction rare 1 of a kind bullshit, I don't know why that would be there in the first place.

Like, I want to see people react to GS vs AP, or Breitling vs Luminox, that sort of shit.

>>15894325
Buy a pocket watch, they all cost about a buck each on ebay.

>>15894117
Uhhh, was Godzilla red and black for a movie or am I missing something? Moar liek a Destroyah watch.

>>15894333
checked and are there really no optionws among wrist watches?

>>15894280
imo that's the only model that wears the eurostile minute text well.

>>15894333
You can buy a wrist watch case for a pocket watch movement on ebay... basically do exactly what Panera I did

>>15894325
Hamilton khaki field mechanic is not that much more expensive

>>15894325
you mean handwind. Automatics are also mechanical watches. And orient has way more than just the bambinos. Did you forget tristars

luch, vintage soviets, cheap chinese handwinds, timex marlin, seagulls

>>15894331
I'd rather see orient, vs seiko vs grand seiko vs hamilton vs omega, vs iwc, etc kinda normal looking watches they may or may not have seen

WHERE IS IT?

>>15894340
you can buy a manual beijing/shanghai off good stuffs for like $50. And im sure vostok has some that are still handwinding only.

>>15894280
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I like the look of this

>>15894388
confronting the problem is the first step to recovery, anon

new thread

>>15894405
>>15894405
>>15894405

>>15894338
I think the motif for Anno's Shin Godzilla was red so they're just rolling with it?? Dunno.

>>15894338
Watch shin godzilla anon.

>>15894196
I buy my watches regardless of /wt/ i post here to talk about that's (which I always do) I posted hked before but my collection has changed, you come here to shitpost, that's fine you enjoy your Casios, I've had them and wore a gshock for years.

My collection is not even that expensive, anyone an okay job could save up and buy my watches. I have 2% of my net worth in watches so to you it seems like a lot but maybe you should have a look at yourself before questions my spending habits.

>>15893721
See
>>15893475

>>15892709
You better not have any hobbies lol, otherwise you're a hypocrite

>>15893954
good bait man

>>15893954
a nigger could never make a MUDMAN

>>15895325
only a MUDHUT

>>15893323
Please just get a G-Shock

What watch is this?

>>15893943
the bezel is misaligned on a shit watch
color me shocked

bought this 80 something euros
did I do good?

>>15896023
No. You didn't.