/fa/ - Fashion

1st for beautiful patina

"Suggest a watch for me."
> Less than 500USD
> Dress-y watch ideally with silver/white/cream dial
> Don't care about movement type
> Leather strap (or that would look good on a leather I could acquire myself)
> 38mm case diameter

>>16019117
Is this the Piss and Shit™ dial appreciation thread?

>>16019126
https://vario.sg/collections/empire-watch/products/empire-seasons-winter-white-handwound-dress-watch

sliver sector dial
handwind-only movement for max effay
sapphire yada yada
the vario stock leather is already very good

>>16019131
beautiful rolex
$250,000 at an auction near you

>tfw i bought my bb58 on the leather strap

$800 for the bracelet makes me cringe

>>16019150
dumbdumb
why did you even do that

>>16019117
>>16019131
Mot bad, here are mine - getting close to 100 years old
>>16019137
cute

>>16019147
"Rare petri dish coliform dial"

>>16019117
Is that a radium dial?

>>16019151
because it was $400 cheaper than the bracelet version which is never in stock

>>16019147
Wow kinda gross but not as much as the original

>>16019167
Sorry friend, I'm afraid that dial is not gangrenous enough. Come back when it's covered in a little bit more Piss and Shit™

>>16019117
This is my most patina'd watch, a 1950s Accurist.

>>16019150
You dun goofed anon

>>16019193
I think that's the rusty cum edition

>>16019193
>>16019131
when fellow watch collectors see a man with a patina'ed dial, they know he is a connoisseur of fine taste....

>>16019117
its not that rare of a watch, but i have this 1980s square vostok dress with 2 toned cracked spiderweb patina

its too big for me though, i rarely wear it and will probably sell one day

>>16019117
its not that rare of a watch, but i have this 1980s square vostok dress with 2 toned cracked spiderweb patina

its too big for me though, i rarely wear it and will probably sell one day

>>16019215
Ah, baptised in both the Piss™ and the Shit™

>>16019228
"Old leather shoe dial"

>>16019228
this one is cool anon

Cringe or?

>>16019337
Just get a Casio Duro

>>16019347
Needs to be a GMT

>>16019337
If you're going rubber, at least have it meet the case - looks strange having that gap with the rubber

Any suggestion on how to remove scratches on watch's crystal ?

>>16019117

When will people realize that small watches look better on large wrists than they do small wrists? You don't need to scale the watch up.

>>16019289
>>16019253
thanks, its a 36mm square which is almost 45mm across diagonally
it barely fits but not that well on me

>>16019356
for mineral crystal you need diamond paste and a dremel+buffing attachment
and you need to go slow
its a big pain compared to acrylic

otherwise since its just a round crystal you can replace it with a new appropriate one of the material you'd like, it wouldnt be expensive

>>16019147
looks like cum

>>16019117

>>16019215
>>16019289
I like it as well!

>>16019373
At what point does your wrist stops being small and starts being big? Mine are between 7 3/8 and 7 1/2 and I cringe whenever I try on the first watch I ever got for myself (a 40mm bauhaus-esque thing). On the other hand, >>16019167
this Omega tank looks great but grandpappy's old rolex trench watch looks ridiculously tiny even though both are 30mm wide. Every other watch I own is between 36 and 38 mm and that feels just right

>>16019356
Unfortunately that's hardlex which is very difficult to polish, especially for an amateur. If that's a 6319-8070 then the crystal you need is 320W28GN00 which is discontinued and a quick look on eBay shows that the only available NOS are extremely limited and around $40 which is the going rate for NOS Seiko crystals, it's either a cost you'll have to bear or you'll have to grow to love a scratched crystal.

What kind of a "coating" is there on the Seiko from Blubasaur's video? I've seen someone mention that there's a coating that gets scratched and can't be polished in the Youtube comments but I closed the window and I'm too lazy to open it again or watch the video so someone here has to know.

>>16019444
You mean diashield?

>>16019468
https://old.reddit.com/r/Seiko/comments/gv02ni/sje073j1_diashield_i_am_a_believer/

Sounds like it, yeah. So what's the deal with that, you can't polish the watch while it's on?

>>16019479
You could see if there's more info on seiko's site about it, but if I had to guess it's probably something like DLC. Assuming that's the case if you polish it down you'd be removing that thin coating.

>>16019380
Thanks for info.

>>16019440
>6319-8070
Smart anon mentioned the model correctly, I checked on eBay and its from 30 to 40 which I might consider to purchase later.
Any suggestion for strap ?!
I checked this model with leather or plastic strap and doesn't look nice at so I considering purchasing metal strap.

>>16019429
idk, anon.

I once did a casual strawpoll survey of anons here and the median size was 7 inches (80+ ppl polled)

so yours is average/slightly above average size

anyway, a bauhaus watch will look extra big and bad because of the thin bezel

Hey anons, I’m new to vintage watches and am looking at picking up a 1950s Omega bumper automatic for 650. Is that a good price? The watch seems to be in great condition but it’s described as having an “unnoticeable gap between 4 and 5”. Wtf does that even mean?

>>16019522
post pictures

>>16019522
>>16019528

>>16019522
>Wtf does that even mean?
That means you should not buy vintage omega unless you are willing to put in lots of time to do research and know exactly what you are buying and what it's worth.

>>16019528
>>16019522

>>16019568
Well aren't you fucking helpful

>>16019575
He's not wrong, anon. With vintage watches it really is up to you to know exactly what you're getting into.

>>16019575
He's completely correct though

Is the anon that made that diver concept still here?

>>16019515
cgi . julesborel . com / cgi-bin /matcgi2? ref= SEK_CS^ 6319-8070
In that case here's a useful link for all the various parts for the watch and their codes, worth bookmarking for future reference.
As for straps it's tricky since the watch has hooded lugs, anything but the stock bracelet might look off. I usually just image search for the watch and see what takes my fancy for inspiration.

>>16019568
>>16019578
>>16019606
Fair enough. Does anyone have any good resources for me to read through?

>>16019373
I agree. A timeless look.

>>16019651
Does san martin still make their calatrava ? Couldn't find it. Kind of want one that's says 'grande classique' or 'PADEK&PUSSY' so I can fit in with the hentai and relax chads

>>16019565
>>16019569
That's a pretty big gap

lads whats a good beginner watch? classy look for $150 or less?

>>16019613
Thanks

>>16019661
>Does san martin still make their calatrava ?
Yeah they have one sterile dial version left in stock, yes this is their actual website
https://sanmartinwatches.com/wp/product/sn053/

>>16019096
Is time.gov reliable/accurate? What does anon sync his watches to?

>>16019682
Yeah, it runs on an atomic time standard

Where's the best place to buy some shitter automatics for <€15.

Want to start taking apart a few movements so literally the only requirement is that it runs. Is Ebay the best bet? Or are there cheaper chinkshits on AE?

>>16019680
This doesn't look like a calatrava, maybe the dial shares similarities but the scalloped case profile makes it fairly unique

>>16019682
I have a radio controlled Casio that syncs daily that i use for reference and also to look at the second hand racing into position every time i take it out.

>>>16018648
>>>16018656
Thanks
but all seagull on poljot24, watchunique or seagull1963.org that are sold around 200€ are the same i found on aliexpress at 150€?

>>16019697
Buying cheap automatics on eBay might be a gamble since a lot will be used and in unknown condition. Tevise watches on AliExpress might be a better idea as they're around £20 and will turn up in working order, will be a random seagull clone movement.

"Suggest a watch for me."
> Your budget`
€2000
> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
Racing chrono
> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
Automatic
> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
Running seconds, NO date if possible
> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
Nylon/Leather
> Wrist size or desired watch size
Wristlet, 6.25". So probably below 40, definitely 42 max.

Really like the speedmaster, but I'd like to know all my options rather than just buying because hurr durr been to the moon.

Thanks anons

>>16019131

>>16019337
>diver watch
>100M WR

>>16019799
>all seagull on poljot24, watchunique or seagull1963.org that are sold around 200€ are the same i found on aliexpress at 150€?
Yeah probably, maybe, look for differences in the hands and dials

>>16019831
The Speedmaster is the only decent mechanical chrono below $10k. If you really want automatic and don’t want the moon watch (it’s manual) I’m pretty sure Omega makes around a hundred different variants.

>>16019831
Yema Speedgraf? I have zero experience with them, though

>>16019831
Yema is the future
Reasonably small, great vintage look, nice seiko chronograph movement etc
https://en.yema.com/products/yema-speedgraf-yspee2019-aas
Also available in white dial with black subdials
https://en.yema.com/products/yema-speedgraf-x-klokkeriet-yspee20kk-bus
A damasko is just in budget, this is more of a pilots watch but it looks good, thinner than sinn
https://www.damasko-watches.com/en/models/chronographs/classic-pilot-chronographs/58/dc56
Another great option very unique piece
https://www.archimede-watches.com/outdoor/outdoor-41-chronograph/
Sinn also makes a few sporty models, warning, they are thick
https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/144_St_Sa.htm
https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/140_St.htm
https://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/R500.htm

What do we think about Kickstarter watches in general? Trustworthy? How many completely flop/never get sent.

More specifically, what's the consensus with these Trafford Meca-Quartz chronos? While $300 isn't lifechanging money, I'd rather not throw it away. Any chance these'll ever actually get sent? The story is gay but hey the watch looks cool. Those lugs aren't for everyone but I happen to like them,
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nathantrafford/soe-roadster-a-watch-with-a-story/comments

>>16019096
Lads, I'm thinking about getting a Rolex day date on a black or brown leather strap

>>16019880
>What do we think about Kickstarter watches in general?
NIGGERS TONGUE MY ANUS

>>16019881
That's a fine idea. Just make sure it's a better strap than the one you have in your picture. A rustic strap on a gold watch is little better than a NATO strap on a gold watch.

>>16019881
Get a modern one on a bracelet
Glad i could help

>>16019831
Zenith El Primero Rainbow?

>>16019893
I aint fuggin made of money

I wore this today for the first time in a while, I've lost almost 30lbs recently so I had to resize it.
It's a great watch & I might get a titanium bezel & bracelet for it to replace the steel at some point.

>>16019916
It doesn't have to be new, just made after 2005

>>16019928
did you get that from aliexpress?

>>16019096
Found an old pic of the snowflake I bought and sold since I couldn't be fucked dealing with getting it serviced

>>16019938
I don't see the appeal. It is such a boring design.

>>16019609
Yeah, I think I got a logo down

So is citizen going to make these new movements available yo third parties? This could really shake up all the sw-200 boredom in the industry.
>The two mechanical self-winding movements "Cal.0950 (installed in models" 870 "and" 830 ")" and "Cal.9051 (installed in model" 831 ") adopted this time in" Series Eight ") have reinforced magnetic resistance. By equipping the movement with "Type 2 magnetic resistance", it has both a thin case and magnetic resistance.

> In addition, the movement "Cal.0950" installed in the "870" has a maximum driving time of about 50 hours and an average daily difference of -5 seconds to +10 seconds.

>>16019678
Seiko and Casio are good and well-known brands.
They fit your budget as well.

>>16019985
I doubt it. This seems like citizen ls attempt to enter the 'serious' ie not shitter mechnical watch market. They'll probably keep it to themselves the same say seiko keeps anything above an nh35 to themselves (apart from that one chrono movement you see in that yema)

>>16019678
f91w

>>16019337
they're great, black and black/blue are ceramic, the rest aren't, and don't buy the rubber for the GMT, their bracelets are good, clasps are not real glide lock which is a shame, but are workable, you could also buy a a good glide lock from ali

>>16019380
that's a kino BOSSTOK, anon

>>16019985
>" has a maximum driving time of about 50 hours and an average daily difference of -5 seconds to +10 seconds.
This absolutely dabs on the seiko 6r series movements.

What is a the watch every respectable white man should have in his collection, and why is it a stainless steel stunna with a blue dial?

>pic related
>my datejust

>>16020061
>41
too big

>>16020065
I remember reading that the 41mm datejusts aren't actually 41mm in diameter but somewhere like 39.5mm.
>why the fuck does rolex call it 41 then?
Beats me.

> Your budget`
$5000
> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
Casual/sport
> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
Automatic/handwound
> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
any, prefer small seconds
> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
bracelet
> Wrist size or desired watch size
6.5". will go up to 42mm if lug to lug is reasonable.

>>16020083
Wait for the new citizen stunner to drop later this year.

>>16020097
https://youtube.com/watch?v=VjqUWeC2NxM

>>16019096
Help!

Need to get my brother a watch for his wedding.
>Budget
1-3k
>type
Probably a diver or something “sporty” since he’s not fancy enough to ever wear a dress watch
>features
Would prefer a more recognizable brand since he isn’t exactly fashion literate so something even he would recognize as a nice gift
>size
We have small wrists and I generally don’t like large gaudy watches so ideally under 40mm

Have been looking at newer tag heuers but the only ones they have that fit the bill are ugly aqua racers and such.

new railroad watch, very tempting, only $69

>>16020116
1-3k is kind of a wasteland I'm trying to think of something good.
What do you think of this longines legend diver?

>>16020127
Link?

>>16020116
breitling superocean heritage

>>16020097
>>16020102
$6,000 Citizen

hahahahahahahahaha

>>16020116
Seiko SPB149

>>16020148
That would not be a bad choice at all.

>>16020155
https://longislandwatch.com/citizen-bk3790-70a-watch-bk3790-70a/

>>16020185
I’m pretty sure this is the best diver you can buy short of Tudor.

>>16020102

BASED!

I hope it comes in a blue. The racing asphalt black looks pretty snazzy and unique, I must admit.

>>16020175
>cringe

Fucking poorfags get off my board!

>>16020223
>I hope it comes in a blue
You are in luck friend, the blue ia a more standard sunburst and not the textured effect the black has

>>16020234

Looks good. I wish the bezel was not so thick, and they made a lume version. Still slick!

>>16020236
It does look very good. Isn't the case design/finishing the same as the new Series 8 shitters though? Like, very very similar. (btw I think Series 8 looks great.)

>>16019957
come on now, let's see it

get rid of the 3, move the day/date window over next to the minute track, and the Hamilton Khaki becomes obsolete. Citizen should fix this.

Can you even be considered a watch enthusiast without owning an iced out rollie?

>>16020347
wear it with pride

>>16020347
Yes. Next question.

>>16020354
interesting argument, but im not convinced

>>16019622
Does the listing you are looking at give the reference number for the watch? Google the reference number and read about the model, the movement, what are the common issues with the movement, look for pictures of other watches online with the same reference that have the same case shape, dial, hands and movement, etc.

The general rule for vintage watches is that you should educate yourself sufficiently about the model(s) you are interested in that you can identify for yourself the condition of the watch, the originality of the watch, and whether it is priced appropriately for the condition it is in. Understand that the vintage watch market has many, many scam artists in it who make a living by taking advantage of people who don't do their research.

Oh, also, never, ever, EVER buy a vintage watch from India, China, South Korea, the Philippines, or Ukraine. Essentially 100% of them will be scams of one kind or another.

>>16019682
I prefer Time.is as the page is more lightweight and is less likely to introduce inaccuracy due to loading times and lag.

>>16020360
it's hideous
the hands have nothing in common with the face
is it supposed to be art deco?

Precious stones on a watch
Yes/No?

>>16019831
You're probably stuck with the Speedmaster Professional as any other racing themed chronograph at a vaguely sensible price is going to be very T H I C C and will probably look silly on a 6.25" wrist.

Also any racing themed chronograph cheaper than the Speedmaster Professional will have a Valjoux 7750 or copy/derivative.

>>16020395
yes

>>16020097
>>16020102
Looking forward to seeing pics/video of a real example of that movement. Exciting to see Citizen take a swing at a free sprung balance movement.

>>16020395
do you even launder money?

>>16020405
i hate the magnifying dimple
can't they just make the dates bigger?

>>16020395
I have yet to see one tasteful example of this.

>>16020411
It's clearly just a la joux perret movement cased up by citizen. Sad to see them leave behind Citizen's typical movement design dna.

>>16020116
$1k - $3k is a tricky bracket.

Non-Divers:
Sinn 556
Sinn 856a
Damasko DS30
Damasko DK30
Nomos Club
Oris Pointer Date

Divers:
Oris Divers 65
Longines Legend Diver

>>16020185
>>16020217
I he considers that one, he has to make sure to buy in person so he can make sure the dial and bezel line up properly.

>>16020431
Yes, but what standard is it going to be finished to when Citizen uses it? Also, agree, but I assume Citizen doesn't want to make all the investments that would be necessary to design and build a movement of that caliber in-house.

Icy fresh.

>>16020483
That render looks stupid, but not as stupid as that chapter ring

>>16020072
I think they decide at random whether they want to include the crown measurement or not. That's besides the point because the Datejust 41 is simply too big and it looks dumb.

>>16020448
Damn, it really is like that huh?
Hopefully seiko is about to get their lunch eaten by Citizen in the $600-$1500 range

>>16020025
The 6R is a fucking joke. The variance on it between positions and state of wind is just as bad as your average Miyota/NH35 shitter.
Good to see Citizen introducing something more competitive.

>>16019996
>>16020002
thanks

Can you run/ jog with automatics? Would it be dumb to get a Seiko 5 for a do-it-all only watch? I really don't want digital or quarts. Pic related

>>16020549
It would be fine. The variance on your average Seiko is already horrendous, probably won’t even notice when it speeds up.

>>16020549

Hideous design. No reason to have the hour markers so fucking thick.

Which one?
And yes, I'm probably autistic.

Where can I get tritium vials for a dial? Everything is either prohibitively expensive or sold out, or you need so sort of import permit for radioactive material... I just want a cool dial

>>16020565
Don't get one with a clear bracelet, it looks nasty on your skin.
Look at the
A700
DB380
A500
LA-20WH
A158
Or the
AQ-230
The f91 is classic but the light sucks and it's not really the best option for a cheap casio

Crazy Finns at it again with a GW-7900 this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2wGjokbPJo

>>16020596
Just buy them on aliexpress, you don't need an import license to import small amounts for non commercial purposes and it's illegal for domestic sellers to sell you loose tubes, they have to be part of a finished product and not easily removable.

>>16020603
Cool, the last video was great

Do any of you MONSTERCHADS want to save da ocean?

>>16020603
Wow it was fine untill around 500 meters
I would love to see them test the digital frogman.
I bet it would survive at a kilometre.

>>16020313
That is sort of what Seiko's railroad watch looks like. To bad the case is nowhere near as nice as the citizen and it has 0 water resistance.

>>16020549
i wouldnt do it. Unless you really dont care about the watch at all

The watch a Storm Trooper would wear.

https://youtu.be/jcyogzm22Ec
bund watch strap, yay or nay?

>>16020693
They would actually wear the quartz version

This was the Alange that finally turned me on to them.

>>16020596
search 'Carnival Tritium Watch' on aliexpress, make sure it lists tritium, and you can order it. Its like $100 for quartz and steel

loose tubes are a few dollars each as well

>>16020563
More contrast. Less prissy princess looking than the presagé

>Watch self.winds by movement, waving hands
>Moving hands too much destroys watch
Man fuck automatics

Recommend me a 36-37mm Russian shitter

>>16020731
Mechanical (handwind) movements also have this problem
There are various shock-resistant designs and mechanisms to mitigate it

Fuck y'all pussy faggot dress watch wearers and /fa/ggots queers fashion queens and homosexuals

What's the ultimate onions chronometer and why is it Nomos?

>>16020750
>daycare

Tudor cucks really are subhuman

>>16020750
stick your tool watch up your asshole and see how it holds up, anon

>> Your budget
75-275
>> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
Analog and tough. I want this watch to be on my wrist for the next 19 years
>> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
Automatic or solar, right? Looking for long lasting
>> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
Prefer simple. Date: yes and enough water resistance that it's just never a problem
>> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
Idk, guys should i try steel? Right now I'm leaving towards the tough NATO style
>> Wrist size or desired watch size
Smallish or medium.

>>16018716
Thank you m8. I found the Date disk and now I am trying to source the day disk. I don't care if it's German or Italian because I know both to an extent. It seems a lot of Sinn and Tutima's had German or Italian date disks.

I have had it for almost 3 years now, it runs great, I have the original bracelet too. I have the money to get it properly serviced now and I want to make sure that the movement stays well kept. This picture just always made the black date/day disk look great.

>>16020771
Oh and maybe a slide rule.

>>16020762
You should really only be buying entry level Nomos, but if there is any watch better for ~$1500 or whatever they start at, I haven’t seen it.

>>16020705
I don't get it; that's just a dress watch with a horribly mismatched bracelet.

exercise watch that isn't a timex or g-shock/casio and not some piece of shit i have to plug in?

>>16020549
that's a nice looking watch anon. I particularly like the dial and indices

>>16019881
I think it looks silly on a strap like that. Maybe with a different dial color it would work.

>>16020821
You can literally do exercises wearing a Patek if you wanted to.

>>16020750
>wears watch on outside of sleeve
bug nigger faggot