/fa/ - Fashion

Just bought this from a brown man in a foreign land. Any easy way to tell if it's fake? Wouldn't be upset either way really - I know nothing about watches and just thought it'd be a neat souvenir. Normally all I wear is an F91W for work.
The strap is shitty, he just threw it in for free (and I do still have the metal bracelet as well). Gonna buy a nicer NATO strap from one of the sellers linked in the sticky.

I love grainy dials and I love sector dials, call me whatever you want.

>>17601422
That square white area under the 12 o’clock lume pip raises eyebrows. If it keeps decent time, and it looks cool, then all is wel

>>17601422
I don't know if that particular watch is real, but Seiko and a few other companies definitely make watches with those numerals. I've been curious about them in the past, they look intriguing. I think the Seikos are even available on amazon?

>>17601427
I like a dial with textures and features on it, anything to make it not feel sterile to look at. However;
>that bracelet
They want $1000 for this watch and they just give you a shitty alibaba universal bracelet??? What the fuck?

>>17601432
>>17601422
I should have mentioned it would be really fucking weird if someone was unironically making fake Seiko 5s.

>>17601440
It comes with the bracelet and a leather strap.

>>17601432
>I've been curious about them in the past, they look intriguing

It's Jewish.

>>17601448
The watch isn't.

>>17601442
Oh, okay. Doesn't really address the issue though. At all.

>>17601448
It's arabic, that's like the opposite of Jewish

>>17601451
It's made for the Jewish market so it uses the Jewish numerals.

>>17601451
Bruh they even did one with an integrated bracelet.

>>17601440
The bracelet is a rough choice. I’ve had my black Yema Rallygraf for 2 years now, and it’s been great, honestly.

>>17601430
You're right, friend. Maybe the story is better if I never even find out.
>>17601448
>>17601455
They're Eastern Arabic numerals on a (maybe) Japanese watch, anon.
I think if you told the seller his watches were Jewish he might literally try to kill you.

>>17601448
>>17601455
They're Eastern Arabic numerals.

>>17601461
Interesting, I didn't know there were different sets of Arabic numerations.

>>17601456
I almost bought this but Seiko 5 bracelets are trash so I doubt an integrated one would be better. Got SNK381 instead, threw mine on a $10 croc strap that was way better than it had any right to be.

>>17601448
>>17601461
This got me curious if there are any Hebrew numeral watches kicking around, and I found this: the Jewblot

I just got a check for $20,000.

Should I buy a Rolex or a house?

>>17601473
>house for 20k
Do you live in Detroit?

>>17601474
FHA down payment on ~$600k

>>17601472
>IF I WAS A RICH MAN
>YUBBY DIBBY DIBBY DIBBY DIBBY DIBBY DIBBY DUM

>>17601473
>There are people who unironically need help making this decision

>>17601482
What a retard. It's obvious he should get a Rolex.

>>17601474
Lol, Detroit fag here. Unfortunately the only watches around here are hockey puck sized Shinolas and Apple Watches

>>17601482
Realistically I'm going to save for another year or so until I have ~$50k to buy a duplex/triplex I can rent out...

...but why shouldn't I wear a Rolex in the mean time?

Yooo /wt/! My invicta has arrived. I posted it in the last thread but it was already near bump limit. What do yall think?

>>17601499
>>17601476
Lol? So it's $600k or like $2mil?

>>17601506
$50k down with a 3.5% FHA would get you approved for like $1.4M if you have the income to support it yeah, which I do I think ($130k)
Idk tho I'm not sure if lenders consider rental prospects, I'm new to real estate

>>17601496
Since I got into watches Facebook's spy network has been pushing watch ads to me and I always see Shinola ads on there. Some of them look okay, but they do run large and I wouldn't buy one just based on their reputation. But do they make a single tastefully sized watch? Like a 36mm?

>>17601507
Where are you getting 3.5% in current year? I have excellent nearly pristine credit and have good income and I can't get anyone to offer me under 6%.

>>17601427
>call me whatever you want
I'll call you Susan.

>>17601525
No 3.5% interest, 3.5% down

I love this little guy

>>17601522
Their reputation as a “brand” is bumpy for sure but that’s for you to sift through. The designs have gotten more interesting over the years, and there’s a few I like but for the cost, it’s tough to pull the trigger even though I’ve lived in based Michigan my entire life

>>17601402
Thoughts on this watch? I'm strongly considering it.

>>17601550
Very sharp anon. Love the details on the hands. Have a great day :)

>>17601545
I don't know how you're getting that either. I'm struggling to get a house but it's not really due to credit or financial situation as much as I keep getting beat by some gigaretard coming in offering $80k over asking price and/or 50-70% down payments. It's not quite as insane as it was the previous couple of years but there's still low inventory and a lot of money flying around in places it really has no right to be sometimes.

>>17600885
>>17600898
Just trying again to see if anyone knows fuck all about these shits.

>>17601557
>I don't know how you're getting that either.
That's just the FHA amount idk
I'm not actually looking at any properties yet I'm just planning to be in a position to potentially buy in a year or so

>>17601554
Looks weird in a good way. Archimede are good watch makers

>>17601427
The yellow one looks kino and for some reason I dont mind the bracelet

How do u guys store your watches? I got a cheap watch box and regret it. The pillows are too big for my puny wrists

>>17601575
Why don't you just start lifting and bulk up?

Thanks to everyone that visited today at the wind up watch fair.

Guys I'm happy to announce I'm going to buy a new watch to celebrate me transitioning.

Are there any baby blue/ pink gradient dials?

If not I will be happy with a pink one.

My budget is $1000-$2000

>>17601588
Nomos is right up your alley

>>17601588
>the right color combo
>within low end of price range
It's as if either you were fishing for this specific watch or the watch was made specifically for you.

>>17601595
>>17601588
It actually looks kinda cool on the bracelet.

>>17601588
>>17601595
>>17601596
Farer in general has a lot of really fucking gay colors, just take a look around at their stuff. I'd honestly buy this 36mm GMT in a heartbeat if it just came in black or white or something.

>>17601599
The blue & orange one is pretty nice actually.

Post your grail watch.

>>17601609

>>17601602
It's pretty decent, yeah.

>>17601588
Why buy a watch if you're going to end up killing yourself anyway?

Homage? Haha nah. It's the real thing. Chronosport

>>17601621
Why not spend all your money before offing yourself? It's not like you can take it with you.

>>17601588

>>17601622
looks like it's trying to ape Squale

>>17601599
How gay do I have to be to pull off the mint green one, I don't usually like that sort of color but I'm weirdly into that. Maybe I'm still just mad I didn't get a minty Traska

>>17601609

Thoughts on the poor man's ProTrek as a beater watch?

>>17601568
Kind of what I was hoping for. I want something other than a generic shitter but don't have the money to buy something beyond the $1000 range. I think it's really cool that they use a proprietary case hardening process. Also the sw2000 movement is a plus. Unless I was going to spend rolex money, I prefer a watch with a common and reliable off the shelf movement. Pic unrelated

>>17601588
Gay Sexko or Homos

>>17601631
>look up traska
>everything sold out
Another day, another watch company that makes 20 watches a year.

>>17601641
>Also the sw2000
Dont hand wind them. Them and the 2824 have issues with hand winding. Just twirl it to jump start and wear it normally.
I'd say go for it. I almost got myself an archimede but instead I went for this>>17601550

>>17601609

>>17601658
What the fuck is the random hand on the right selecting?

>>17601660
>random hand on the right selecting
Jesus, dude. How new are you in the watch game? That's the power reserve.

>>17601662
Why is half the fucking dial a power reserve indicator?

>>17601664
It's also the BIG date and the tourbillon cage.

>>17601667
The fucking power reserve indicator is only slightly less prominant than the goddamn time. Why the fuck would you do that? Is this watch made by fucking retards? Unironically.

>>17601671
>He doesn't understand watch design
Have some readings, my dude.

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/symmetry-asymmetry-dial-design

https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/lange-1-modern-icon

https://watchesbysjx.com/2013/07/lange-design-and-the-secret-of-the-lange-1.html

>>17601677
>yadda yadda yadda
the power reserve indicator is STILL too fucking big. do their simps really work this hard to convince themselves that ugly design is beautiful?

>>17601677
Not a single word of your post or anything in those articles refutes that being a shit looking watch.

>>17601656
They're just dedicated at being a Rolex homage brand

>>17601657
I hand wind mine until the seconds hand starts moving. I try my best to wind delicately.

>>17601609

>>17601677
>>17601658
>>17601671
Bros I got an idea. Imagine this watch except it has 24 hour time subdial, a seconds subdial, and the main event is the full size power reserve main dial that counts down from 100% to 0%

>>17601609
For me it’s the Omiwatari desu

>>17601677
Unironically this kind of approach is how watches should be designed from now on.
Fuck another Genta or Rolex uninspired copy.

>>17601687
>4:30 date window

>>17601677
these lines make my brain happy

>>17601699
>no, you don't understand, it's actually more important to know how much wind is on your spring than to know what time it is.

>>17601708
>why do you wear a watch
>t-to tell the t-time...
>why don't you just check your iphone?
>i-it's f-faster...
>why didn't you just get an apple watch
>I uhh... um...

>>17601710
>"...don't want to have to charge it daily while getting tracked and pozzed by GLOBOHOMO messages for something that's going to be paperweight in 2 years"

>>17601696
Couldn't afford an eichi?

>>17601664
>>17601671
>>17601682

Based power reserve criticizer
>>17601667
Yeah the big date and tourbillion is DOPE. I want to see the tourbillion. I have no personal autobiography so the date is really fucking important. The power reserve is not. Should have put in a day like the odyssey or a moon phase or something decent

>>17601725
I stopped coming here for a long time because every time I posted my grail watch some gaijin baka would shit on it and say ‘couldn’t afford an Eichi II.
No goddamnit I cannot afford an Eichi II.
You guys are literally worse than Hitler.

>>17601609

>>17601687
>430 date window

looking to sell this 400 shipping included US only
SEIKO PROSPEX DIVERS 200M V175-0AD0

>>17601736
Willing to haggle just let me know

What's a good value digital negative display watch, preferably under $50.

Just looking for something practical for everyday use that won't be the end of the world if broken/lost

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.LW-204-1B/
>Like the look of this. very sleek and minimalist. Not many features

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.W-219H-8BV/
>cheap but meh

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.W-218H-1BV/
>I'll probably end up going with this

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.W-800H-1BV/
>I can't tell the difference between this and the previous

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.AE-1500WHX-3AV/
>Think this is too tacticool

https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.AE-1500WH-8BV/
>Ditto

I'm a poor college student looking for something practical and professional looking. I feel put together and competent when wearing a watch, and people tend to treat me more seriously. Mainly dress kind of crunchy / gorpy with lots of flannel, vests, and hiking boots. I would prefer a watch with like a thermometer and compass but all the models from Casio with those features are way out of my budget

I'd also consider a used watch if that's a better value. thanks

>>17601731
>You guys are literally worse than Hitler.
A fair and reasonable description of this place.
Eine faire und vernünftige Beschreibung dieses Ortes.

>>17601723
>Doesn't anybody text you? It's easier than pulling out your phone, right? Why didn't you get a casio then? You just waste away in your room on your computer all day, what is there to track?

>>17601504
you have magnetized your watch. now it won’t run within COSC parameters

>>17601752
It wasn't running cosc anyway most likely

>>17601736
>>17601737
Can post more pics just let me know

>>17601588

>>17601677

>>17601635
The faux plastic screws look pretty silly, but otherwise they’re good watches. Pretty popular in basic training / military.

>>17601760
They aren't faux plastic. The plastic is real. They're just not real screws.

>>17601441
You'd be surprised.

>>17601753
i know, i was just pulling his balance spring

>>17601609

Is there any particular reason rubies are used as the jewels in movements rather than another type of stone like diamond or sapphire or something? Are rubies lower friction or something, or are they just cheaper?

>>17601776
Those rubies are sapphire anon. You'll occasionally see a lange with a diamond jewel for the escape wheel, but there's no point in going with diamond except for aesthetics.

>>17601739
Other option would be a W-217HM-7B, it has a more refined look. The W-800H-1BV is great, very complete for the price.

>>17601737
>>17601736
Anyone?

>>17601687
I got a Zenith Premiro a few months back. Not that one but I like it. Great look and feel.

>>17601797
try /r/watchexchange. none of us here are going to trust you with a financial transaction

>>17601746
>The mere fact that someone texted me doesn't mean they deserve my immediate attention or to disrupt my focus. I usually train for most of the day without a cell phone for that reason. In the event of a real emergency they'd contact my assistant and my assistant would alert me.

>>17601635
They're just kind of enormous, but yeah it works well

>Only officially open your shop one Sunday a month
>Even that is too much to handle
Holy shit fuck these people

>>17601828
bet you want it even more now

>>17601828
> i didn't want to buy your stupid ugly watches anyways

>>17601836
Nah, the thing I want to order wasn't going to be available this time anyway. But this just makes me that much more annoyed that this is the way they've decided to run this business. Realistically I will probably just never order anything. A year from now when my item finally comes back around they'll probably postpone it again anyway.

>>17601778
>>17601776
Those AREN'T sapphires, they are synthetic stones made to look like natural rubies because the later were historically used for their high resistance to degradation and wearing, which was a big problem with turning staffs. After humanity discovered how to make syntethic ones, they kept the color and the (n jewels) in the movements, but there exist examples of other antique watchmakers using diamonds, blue sapphires, emeralds, etc...
In fact, that's the same reason gold chatons exist too, to allow a natural rubie to be fixed in the plate without having to remake the seat of the jewel for each time it was changed.

>>17601845
>staffs
Are you sure it isn't "staves?"

>>17601847
You probably right. English isn't my first language.

>>17601845
A ruby is a type of sapphire, whether it's an artificial one or a natural one.

>>17601828
>google timefactors
>nothing but microshitters
Eh...

>>17601760
>>17601760
What about the SGW-100 as alternative for that budget ProTrek look (and functionality)?

>>17601775
But it has no anglage

>>17601871
True. No perlage either. It's only crap.

>>17601468
You overpaid. Don't go over 2.5 USD for a thin one, and no more than 6 for a thick one. (I hate middlemen)

>>17601888
>quartz

>>17601859
Yeah but their everest watches are really fucking nice.

>>17601913
>everest watches
You mean the straps?

>>17601913
Boomer owner

>>17601828
This entire operation is being run by a guy who is the pioneer of microbrand watches and has been using a business model that dates back to 1996 when it was just him and his friends online. He is now in his 70s with death knocking at his door.

Can I get an id on this watch?

>>17601946
Looks like some kind of speedmaster.

>>17601919
... No? The smiths watches.

>>17601934
Damn, he walked so Marc could run?

>>17601958
>bill hader, watch seller

>>17601962
Where do you think Henry Winkler got his bronze oris date pointer?

>>17601440
It's an intentional look; straight endlinks are in vogue right now.

Casio - poorfag or doesn't want to break your Rolex.
Seiko - poorfag or doesn't want to break your Rolex.
Seiko 5 - I am a sex tourist.
Apple Watch - anything above me is an Omega or Rolex. I ass rape Tag/Movado/Longines/Raymon Weil/Gucci rightfully so
Tag/Movado/Longines/Raymon Weil/Gucci - how are these companies still in business
Rado - I am pajeet
Omega - I am tryhard Rolex
Rolex Perpetual/Datejust - lol I drive a Porsche 718
Rolex anything else - IDK anything about watches but I want to pretend I do
Patek/AP/A.L&S - flying to Greece on my private jet
This is absolute prove me wrong.

>>17601946
Beretta 92X

>>17601402
Id on the guy on the rights watch

>>17601989
Datejust

>>17601956
>The smiths watches
So, "homages" better described are fakes with a different name.
Again, nothing valuable was lost

>>17601991
which one? should i get a rep of it?

>>17601984
>Meme expanding the truth

>>17601995
>Richard Mille
Anyone who wears this deserves a beating.

does anyone else have the issue of the watch gradually migrating towards and butting up against the back of the hand?

>>17601728
>>I have no personal autobiography so the date is really fucking important
wait what

>>17602005
You've either got really weirdly shaped wrists, or you don't have it tight enough. Or you wear it weirdly, it's supposed to be behind the bone at your wrist that bulges out, so it's pretty much impossible for it to move any further up because the wrist gets wider there.

>>17601984
Is there any watch brand where owning it doesn't come with a negative connotation? (I guess Patek ap a l s according to that but that's just poor coping)

>>17602010
No.

>>17602005
nah. after a while my wrist warms up, it exands a bit and the back of the watch sticks to my skin due to sweat. even a heavy watch will hold with these effects

>20% off all Tudor
>want Pelagos 39
Should I? $4600 OTD is pretty good but I kinda want to see how far it will go down. When do you guys think I should pull the trigger? Does this watch even compliment my Bateman Datejust?

Bateman - dressy occasions
Pelagos 39 - everything else

>>17602019
You mean the Batman? There is no such thing as a Batman Datejust.

>>17602021
Bateman as in a two tone datejust. Nevermind that in the movie he actually wears a seiko.

>>17602023
Yea this ref.16013 I was lucky to find this for $4600 on Bobswatches. It's not very accurate though, I mean its not off by minutes a day like my SKX. But after like a week its off by 1-2 mins.

>>17602030
Oh mine just has the normal sunburst dial though.

>>17602030
>But after like a week its off by 1-2 mins.
Do people really spend almost 5k on watches that are more dogshit than my 30 dollar seiko movement, currently sitting at -3spd?

>>17602034
It hasn't been serviced in years, it probably was never serviced ever. It's a miracle it still ran at all after 30 years.

>>17601989
Day-date with factory diamond bezel and bracelet. Any rep will look like shit.

>>17602010
No. We must ALL suffer.

>>17602034
Only those who aren't dirtpoor.

>>17601473
This is a terrible time to buy a house. Buy the rolex now. Then 2-3 years from now, you sell the rolex and use that money towards the house.

>>17602153
Except Rolex prices have been going down for months.

>>17602160
So it's a good time to buy Rolex.

>>17601828
> Items are available to purchase on specific Sundays at 1400HRS [UK], sometimes the store may only be open for a few minutes due to popularity of certain items. The store is closed for ordering between these specified openings.
This is amazing. Are people really that desperate to buy a Smiths Expedition?

Thanks to the anons that told me that the Tudor GMT was a thick boy, it really did not work on my wrist.

Instead, I tried the BB58 and that was wonderful. Perfect size and beautiful in real life.
Does anyone has long term experience with it?

>>17602193
Don't poke your eye out with that minute hand lmfao.

>>17601756
kek

>>17601828
no everest reddit cuck waste for you

>>17602193
sold mine after 7 months of ownership because i was constantly thinking about whether this is a cope watch and i really want a submariner instead

>>17601664
>>17601690
Not all watches look the same.
If you spend some time learning about watches, you will realise that there are major designe trends, but an infinite amount of variations among those.
That's part of what makes watches son interesting.

>>17601756
>They didn't even go with "Memento Mori"
Was that watch made by Americans?

>>17602214
Yes.

>>17602207
It is indeed a cope watch, but I see it as a positive form of cope. Just wear it and admit you really want a Submariner, but this is the closest thing you can get right now.
On the other end of the cope spectrum, there is the Omega Seamaster which is trying so fucking hard not to be a Submariner it's actually suspicious. I can't think of a way of wearing it without sounding like a bitter passive-aggressive cunt.

>>17602207
I think that means you've spent too much time on this board of poseurs.

>>17602207
>>17602222

The thing is that I have tried the submariner and it did nothing for me. The red triangle and the subtle warm tones of the BB58 crown/dial make is a more interesting piece imo.

>>17602007
>You've either got really weirdly shaped wrists
...

>>17602207
You shouldn't take all the shit posting here too seriously. Outside of this place, nobody considers the BB58 a cope watch.

>>17602233
Same here. The submariner design has been copied so much that it just doesn't look special anymore. Of course, being Rolex, it will have much better finishing and QC then most cheaper alternatives, but it doesn't really distinguish itself in design. The BB58 on the other hand just has a very classy look to it that you don't see on any other dive watches.

>>17602233
There are also details like the beveling on the lugs, or the angled brushing on the top of the lugs. Both of which are missing on the current sub. The female endlinks are nice too, so you're not effectively increasing the lug to lug measurement because of the endlinks.

>being a caselet

What's the construction/assemble quality like on the octo finissimo? Can it take a beating as a daily wear say the way a 15500 RO would?

>>17602255
0.5 people will actually buy this watch

>>17601975
>straight endlinks are in vogue right now.
With fucking who?

>>17602213
You can type 3 or 4 more max character posts trying to justify it and I will never agree that a power reserve rivaling the goddamn time on a fucking time piece is good design. If you don't believe me, keep posting and I will show you. And most others will back me up on this, I think.

>>17602293
Three lines is hardly "max characters".
But this is very simple. You dislike that big power reserve indicator. Others like it. That's it. It's not a debate of ideas, it's just taste.

>>17602255
>Buy watch
>Cut it in two
>Now have two watches for price of one.

>>17601609

>>17602300
>Others like it.
No they don't.

>>17602315
I like it.
I'm not you.
Therefore, others like it.

>>17602321
No, you really don't. You pretend to like it because it's expensive and rich retards covet it and cope. It's expensive and rare, so it must be good, obviously. Meanwhile almost everyone mocks the shit out of power reserves on production watches. Gee, I wonder why that is? So many people like gigantic fucking power reserves, why don't Rolex and Seiko and every other company do more of them? Because nobody would buy that bullshit is the answer.

>>17602321
You liking it is enough proof you have shit taste, therefore your opinion on aesthetics is irrelevant.

>>17602300
Nobody likes a power reserve. If you have to include it, it should be on the back of the fucking watch.

>>17602331
You're embarrassing yourself.

>>17602005
Yes I have big forearms so the wrist bone doesn’t stick out much and I don’t want to wear my watch super tight because that’s uncomfortable to me.

>>17601609

>>17602023
>million dollar movie
>can't afford at the time a $2k watch
>can afford a $5k Valentino suit
Hollywood is mindboggling. Especially since in the novel the author went to great lengths to explain why Bateman wears one of the most pretentious Rolex at the time.

>>17602361
Rolex did not want their watches worn by a serial murderer so the costume design department found a watch that looked close enough.

In the book, he specifically mentions the Rolex dozens of times.

>>17601609

>>17601609

>>17601658
>>17602344
>>17602373
>>17602378
Why are there so many Richemont shills on this board?

I want to be a Panerai aficionade, because I love their 9000+ varieties on the same basic design, using memetic materials for their cases and whatnot, but their pricing is just IWC tier ridiculous. New money fly trap.

>>17602384
*aficionado, or Panerist, or whatever

>>17602388
>those rough edges on the cut out indices

GETAT makes to-order Panerai homages with whatever selection of case/bezel/dial/hands/lume you fancy, if anyone is interested.

What are some good watch auction sites besides ebay?

>>17602396
I don't know where you live, but actual auction houses. There are auctions everywhere, all the time, you can usually bid online, and they almost always have some watches, unless they're only selling specific items (cars, spirits, etc.)

>>17602396
Catawiki

>>17602384
Used prices adequately reflect their value IMO. I have a soft spot for Panerai as well.

>>17602381
Why would anyone pick a $1k watch as a grail watch?
It's the price of an iphone, it's not a grail nigga just buy it

>>17602409
>Why would anyone pick a $1k watch as a grail watch?
Maybe it's a particularly rare reference, or near-impossible to find in really good condition.

However, if your "grail" is in stores right now at or around 1000 bucks, then you clearly don't know what grail means.

>>17602384
They look good in product shots but I don't think watches have any business being this large

>>17602414
I give Panerai a pass for being oversized. They've always been oversized all the way back to the first 47mm versions that Rolex produced for them back in WW2. If you look at the smaller versions that they produce, the design looks cramped.

The problem is when wristlets think they can pull one off and then bitch when they can't. >>17602392 is a good example of the kind of wrist you need to wear one. (He's even a manlet.)

>want to buy a Rolex
>go to Rolex.com
>cannot order
>walk into Rolex store
>we have zero inventory
>what are these?
>these are dummies
Why are these dumbfucks paying rent/electricity to house zero fucking inventory? Also anyone know of a good website to buy Rolexes? Like why are the watches I want selling for like twice of MSRP?

>>17601774
keked

>>17602193
Try the Pelagos 39, its thin and doesn't feel like anything they made before. It feels more like the older sports quartz tag or the casio GA2100. It felt perfect and better on my wrist than a Submariner, I have a smaller chink wrist.

>>17602423
>Why are these dumbfucks paying rent/electricity to house zero fucking inventory?

To remind the peasants that they are unfulfilled.

>>17602414
That’s sort of their whole appeal. They’re way too big for my wrist though, and the smaller watches they’ve made are severely compromised. It’s a shame because I actually like their design language but the brand is just run by absolute retards.

>>17602423
They have watches in stock. They just won't sell them to you.

Bought a tudor bb GMT.

People really overstate the thickness problem. I am guessing the vast majority of people talking about it have never seen the watch in person.

>>17602207
It's the just-as-good watch. Nothing wrong with it but I think it's boring. Still have it though. Snowflake hands are cool.

>>17602222
>Just wear it and admit you really want a Submariner, but this is the closest thing you can get right now.
Fair. Gotta own it.
>>17602222
>Omega Seamaster
muh james bond watch
muh just-as-good-as-Rolex
Why not go all the way and get a Grand Seiko with the other nerds.
>>17602224
wild guess is that a 6497?

>>17602241
>Outside of this place, nobody considers the BB58 a cope watch.
watch snobs consider it a cope watch. everybody else will think it looks kinda nice and not know who Tudor is. If they even notice it.
>>17602293
Personally I never liked PR but some people do, it's an actual thing.
>>17602344
Beautiful. Friend of mine just got new straps for his VC and they were like $600 I think at the AD. Went shopping with archieluxury if you know him.
>>17602378
patrician's choice
>>17602384
>New money fly trap.
Extremely difficult to authenticate these.
>>17602408
>Used prices adequately reflect their value IMO.
This. I'd never buy new Pam.
>>17602423
Just wait for their overpriced CPO watches
>>17602439
>They just won't sell them to you.
>>17602439
>They just won't sell them to you.
Maybe in a few months. Maybe.

>>17602441
They’re comparing it to the Rolex gmt

>>17601578
Can’t change the size of your wrists unless you get fat

>>17601737
Ill give you $50

>>17601588
The Oakley timebomb watch
Stop being a pussy by wanting one, special boy

>>17602019
Pelagos 39 would be my choice for luxury diver. I love it Although I do prefer the blue matte dial. I'm hoping that by the time I decide I'm ready to buy one that they have the blue in 39mm.

>>17601725
>>17601731
kek

i too used to like the GS, but i stopped caring once i could afford it. like it lost its meaning because it became fully attainable. sometimes wear a gwm5610 if i need a watch, but generally i've stopped wearing watches altogether. it interesting observing others still lusting and soak for rolex, ap and pateks, and remembering that i too used to be like that. its like seeing both sides of a coin. honestly life has gotten better since i stopped wearing a watch bcs ive started to listen more to my body than a watch.

>>17601731
>You guys are literally worse than Hitler.
watch snobs are insufferable. you have no friends in the watch community. everyone wants to shit on your taste or collection behind your back.

t. watch snob

>>17602483
What time is it according to your body?

>>17601731
>You guys are literally worse than Hitler.
Don't talk shit about my nigga Hitler. That man was a saint.

>>17601995
Vacheron should not be there

>>17602409
>>17602413
Grail is just something someone desires really really badly. It doesn’t mean expensive. It could be a hard to find piece to complete a certain collection. Some people actually have collections

>>17602396
carousel

>>17601609

>>17601776
Lange sneaks in a diamond in some of their more exclusive models.

I have a problem, anons. I sweat a lot, so much so that i ruin a leather strap in about 6 months. What would be the best option for a strap for me? I'd like it to be washable.
>inb4 buy a bracelet
Too expensive, also 19mm and the watch is nearly 60 years old so it'd be hard to find one that fits.
Canvas? Perlon? I don't like NATO straps, so that's out of the question too.

>>17602543
rubber

>>17602549
I don't like the look of it, it's ugly.

>Notices your solid gold watch

Anyone know where I can get hold of the strap in pic related?

Today I've come to terms with the fact that I should check watch blogs every day to make sure I don't miss the limited collab releases
They're always nicer and if you get bored of them you can resell them at a nice premium so there's basically no downside

>>17602574
Lol people actually getting based on here now

>>17602315
Yes, we do.

>>17602394

let me guess, you need more.

Gentlemen, I hereby present to you the best watch ever made.

>>17602291
Vintage watch appreciators

>>17602602
Nice Samsung Galaxy watch bro

>>17602603

Sorry wrong picture. Gentlemen, I hereby present to you the best watch ever made.

Apologies, seems I posted the wrong picture a second time.

Behold, the best watch ever made.

>>17602621

>>17602623
Plastic crap

>>17601402
Bros, I'm going to be buying my first rolex soon. I'm struggling to decide between the OP or the Datejust. Pic rel is the two I cant decide between. Which would you get?
(Manager of local AD is family friend so not much goyim waitlist for me hehe)

>>17602637
Which do you like the most?

>>17602637
Most people will tell you to buy the DJ but I'd go for the OP. The DJ is too flashy for my taste. I unironically find the OP more elegant.

>>17602637
I like the DJ better.

>>17602637
Left, you nogger, of course left.

>>17602646
I'm really not sure. I love the green dial but the datejust looks really great imo. Torn between the two.

>>17602651
I agree with you honestly. OP is certainly more tasteful but there's just something iconic about the DJ.

>>17602652
>>17602653
Appreciate it lads

>>17602637
DJ is iconic, OP is not.

>>17602637
DateJust is too flashy, go for the OP.

>>17602343
you too, eh?
been trying to come up with a remedy that's not too tacky but so far nothing...

>>17602664
>I agree with you honestly. OP is certainly more tasteful but there's just something iconic about the DJ.
In the end both will be great choice (pretty much the best 3 hands sports watches you can get), but I'll tell you this:
The most reasonable choice isn't always the best choice. Sometimes you have to listen to what your guts tell you. If you have a real soft spot for the OP, go for it or else you'll regret it.
It's like women, sometimes you'll find a 7/10 a lot sexier than a 10/10 for some reasons.

>>17602637
Green > blu

>>17602005
I have the opposite issue.
The thinnest part of my wrist is a like 2 inches up from my wrist bone.

>>17602702
Australian ass wrist

>>17602637
Neither. Get something with a black, silver, or white dial.

>>17602704
Italian/Irish Amerimutt, actually

>>17602707
(you)

>>17601609

>>17602721
Two-tone watches are kino

Change my mind

>>17602693
>>17602664
>>17602651
>>17602637
Maybe I just have weird fucky tastes but I don't really get why one would go for an OP over an Explorer. OP just looks so sterile and bland by comparison. Yeah, OP has more color options and that's fun if you really want your favorite color, but an Explorer is still gonna look good with pretty much anything.

>>17602702
side view please?

>>17602728
I have an Explorer so I'm not going to say you're wrong, but some people can't stand the numerals and/or the Mercedes hand.

Too tacky?

>>17602728
kek I thought this was the same watch until I read your post and looked closer

>>17602725
>Two-tone watches are kino
We agree on that.

They do suffer from people thinking it's just a cope for "can't afford the full gold model" but forget that metals have colors.

>>17602732
Mercedes hand is the best part of rolex. Why would you even buy a rolex if you couldn't get mercedes hands?

>>17602738
They also lose a lot of their value on the secondary market for that reason. It's fucking sad.

>>17602745
I dunno man. Same reason some people buy non-red Ferrari I guess.

>>17602747
Everyone knows that guy that does the same shit everyone else is doing but has to do it in a slightly different to cope that he's a unique individual that makes consoooomerist decisions of his own mind. It's not enough to get attention for doing the popular desirable thing, he also has to get attention for getting an unusual version of that thing.

How many of you morons have more than 10% of your net worth tied up in watches?

>>17602599
Nobody in their right mind is paying 6k+ for a fucking Panerai unless they have Holywood money to throw around.

>>17602767
The watches are my net worth basically.

>>17602775
Based

>>17602775
Do you recognize why this is dumb or have you deluded yourself into thinking they are "investments"?

>>17602779
Assuming they're high value iconic watches, they kind of are. If he's sitting on a pile of Seikos, obviously not.

>>17602767
i spend 50% of my monthly income on Casio F-91W’s.

>>17602767
i make six figures and only wear casios and g-shocks

>>17602786
Same but on prostitutes

>>17602779
>>17602784
The 8 of them are worth about 2k€ combined. I don't own much else that's worth anything. I live a sad life, i was very poor most of my life, then i kind of got up a bit and started making some money, bought a watch here and there, had an accident that ruined my business, and am now back to being extremely poor.

>>17602746
>They also lose a lot of their value on the secondary market for that reason. It's fucking sad.
Sure, but if you're buying second hand, it's great.

>>17602729

>>17602811
Motorcycle accident moved some shit around a bit

>>17602784
>Assuming they're high value iconic watches, they kind of are.
No, they are not. Especially not if you don't already own a huge amount of stocks, ETFs, land, etc. If watches are any significant amount of your net worth you are fucking up.

>>17602798
Alright, that's fair enough and selling them probably wouldn't net you enough cash to significantly change your situation anyway.

>>17602811

>>17601551
I work for Shinola, ama.

>>17602826
Are you black?

>>17602811
>that scar

no woman will ever love you

>>17602837
What does having scars have to do with that?

>>17602826
What are the best selling watches? What is the highest quality and value shinola I can buy?

new thread, let’s go bois

>>17602867
>>17602867
>>17602867

>>17602871
>>17602871
>>17602871

NEW

>>17602870
>>17602872
lol

>>17602872
>2 minutes after

nice one

>>17602728
The OP is so much nicer

>>17602837
some women like scars

>>17601780
I ended up going with
https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.W-800HG-9AV/

Watched a few reviews of the BV (negative display) watch, and they tested it and found that the regular displays were significantly more visible in every tested scenario

>>17602493
time for me to go to bed so i can get up early tomorrow (still & prob always will use an alarm clock though)