/fa/ - Fashion

First for Hamilton being a shit company,

>>17839379
I don't like this hamilton. I like khaki pilot, but only this version.

>>17839386
I actually like this.

Sugess Chronomaster. 38mm. Not an homage, an original Chinese watch. Literally just a black seagull 1963. +2 seconds a day. <$200. Looks beautiful people give me compliments on it all the time. No shitty logo, just some decent font.

>>17839390
Looks cool.

>>17839394
Thanks friend!

>>17839407
I'm just thinking is there a point of buying this if i have the 1963. Critically, it is the same watch just with the different color dial.
I also like your strap a lot, what is it?

>>17839386
Why this specific one? Would look better on a black strap btw

>>17839390
hand wound I'm assuming? most sugess watches seem to be

>>17839419
Well how do you explaing why do you like things. I just do. I also like brown leather in general.

>>17839429
Hamilton in the op is the original MIBH (Man In the Blach Hole) watch. Why would you get this shit instead of that? Nasty.

Drunkenly bought this on Amazon over the weekend when it was 44% off
It’s the first watch I ever bought, my first was gifted to me by my dad
Kinda new to watches and could’ve done more research but no regrets here. I fell in love with it and can’t stop looking at it
Honestly a little big on my wrist but I like that it stands out

>>17839504
I am sorry but this hideous. How much was it?

>>17839507
324 idk I liked it and it didn’t break the bank, really like the gold and the blue and I’m easily amused so I like the moon phase

Handwind bros
WE'RE BACK

Came in last week. Where's that weekdater guy?

My doctor’s watch, moments before she sucked a bunch of stuff out of my nose. Her office bought this for her for years of service there.

>>17839514
Sounds like that's not the only thing she's sucking.

I just don’t get Hamilton. Looks like a $99 seiko 5 for 5x or even 10x the price.

What’s the deal?

>>17839514
She can suck me any time she wants.

>>17839527
The deal is that it is not seiko. Also sapphire and swiss movement.

>>17839390
This is actually really nice. It’s a shame I can’t buy it due to it being a shitter

>>17839533
Yeah, now compare it to one of the islander field watches or the new mechanical. They're half or a third of the price, still have sapphire, screw down crowns, better AR and lume. What Hamilton charges for these is a fucking joke.

>>17839549
Yeah but it's not Islander.

>>17839549
Well BOLDR Venture is also better in every single way but it is impossible to buy them, they are never in stock.

>>17839549
That comparison makes no sense. ETA 2824 vs NH35 or Miyota, handsome vs ugly, historical brand vs weird anus shitters from youtube

Seiko would want 3 grand off you for a design this restrained with a high beat movement

>>17839549
You compare a made in China micro brand watch with no design or history to a Swiss made watch with an ETA movement, original design that everyone tries to copy and a brand that's around 100 years old. Whether those things matter to you personally is up to you, but if you pretend that they should be the same price you know shit about watches

>>17839424
Yes it is hand wound

Reposting from the last thread
>Your budget
Up to $100
>Watch type, e.g. cope, larp, poor
Something analog with vintage vibes
>Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
Quartz or hand wound
>Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
I need something aesthetically pleasing most and foremost, anything else might be fine addition
>Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
Leather or something like it
>Wrist size or desired watch size
Don't give a shit

So what might that be /wt/?

>>17839570
$100 is Timex and cheap G Shock territory

>>17839570
Redstar 1972 Tongji

>>17839585
Size?

>>17839585
or white

>>17839588
40 mm

>>17839570
Daniel Wellington

>>17839570
For $100 your best option is an actual vintage watch from some forgotten pre-quartz-crisis company.

>>17839504
Typical. Next time consult us before you do anything stupid like this again.

>>17839513
Jesus you went for the fluted bezel one, why? At least this one looks to be in good condition.

>>17839562
It's not eta or high beat, it's their bubba'd movement they fucked with to stretch out the power reserve ala powermatic 80 shit.

>>17839390
How the fuck did you take this picture? I would make a shitty paint rendition but I'm at work
>>17839512
>make explorer
>somehow make it uglier
Classic liw

>>17839424
It's weird how stuck the Chinese watch companies are on their old mid century Venus movements. You'd think in 60 years they could have figured out how to put a rotor on their shit.

>>17839513
>>17839610
The case is not the good looking one and the day wheel seems to be slightly misaligned. Get it serviced, it would do it good to get it cleaned and lubricated. And enjoy it, i guess. I'll stop recommending the Weekdater to anons here, so far one has bought an absolute dog as far as condition goes and the other one bought the second ugliest version, it's pointless. Picrel is the ugliest one.

Remember kids, the ones to get are:
6218-8970
6218-8971
6206-8990
6206-8040
If you can get the black dial or the linen/vertical brush version even better. Avoid the rest. Make sure the case and dial are in good condition, it makes a difference. That is all.

>>17839513
Don't get me wrong, i just don't like this particular version. I'm happy for you nevertheless and i hope you'll enjoy the watch.

>>17839618
There are a number of seagull automatic movements, they keep this one in 1963 as a tribute to the original.

>>17839636
Do they have a 1963 movement automatic though?

Bought this as my first watch sirs. Planning to get a black strap for it later on as well. It's the only 36mm field watch type that I liked, as I am a wristlet and most of the cool shit I see is 40mm

What might cause the lume to get fucked like this on a modern watch?

>>17839635
Haha cheers man, I know it's not everyone's preference but the fluted case was the only one I was ever interested in.

>>17839675
It's OK for a first watch, it'll serve you long and well. If you can be bothered please report back to us on how is the accuracy. You can get it regulated if it's bad, it shouldn't cost you much, again, if you can be bothered. Enjoy wearing it!

>>17839690
I wouldn't say it's fucked, it's just grainy, some lume is like that.

Is there an established design reasoning for what watch hands look like? Like why is the hour hand shorter than the minute hand? Why are second hands so long and thin?

>>17839696
Thanks for your reply anon, rest assured that I will provide my review once I get it delivered.

a colleague at work actually complimented my g-shock a few days ago, feelsgoodman

>>17839708
> >>17839708
> why is the hour hand shorter than the minute hand
You don’t need to read the hour markers very precisely. There’s only 12 hour markers vs 60 minute markers so you need greater precision with the minute hands, hence they are longer.
> Why are second hands so long and thin
Again they need to be long to read the seconds precisely. They are probably thin because you actually read the second hand the least.

Affordable tank assault, wave two.

Any further suggestions?

>>17839786
baka

>>17839786
https://tanks-alot.co.uk/military-vehicles-for-sale/

Watch ID?

>>17839786
can't say I have any but I am curious what others have to say

Does anyone have thoughts on this? https://www.eriksenwatches.com/product/mans-chatsworth-gold-black-strap/
it's probably a shitter but if it's quartz then as long as it looks good that's basically all that matters. Picrel. I think it looks pretty good.

>>17839675
Seiko 5 field-style watch was my first watch too. Looks great! Soon you’ll feel compelled to spend more on a nicer seiko but for now you’re good.

>>17839786
Sanda tank on Ali. £10

>>17839888
Is there a version that doesn't say chink ass SANDA on the front dial? Why couldn't they pick a less stupid sounding name, at least?

>>17839893
There's loads of sterile ones on there I've just heard sanda is the best. The font is so tiny anyway, who cares

>>17839902
I mean realistically nobody would really even notice but I would and over time I think it'd start to bother me. But if it works for you that's great. Not that I need it to say CARTIER or whatever but it still bothers me a little bit. Maybe it's autism.

>>17839527
wait until you learn about IWC

>>17839675
Those new Seiko 5's look dope AF bro also they finally got hand winding & legit WR so I'm seriously considering the one with the steel dial to replace my old daily workhorse 5

>>17839731
I only wear G-Shocks and I get compliments on all my watches except the black ones. Anything with colors really catches people's attention.

>>17839933
Nice numerals! I am in the same boat.

>>17839934
There is a difference in what kind of people's attention they catch that matters to some. A Calatrava won't catch much attention from normies but the right person will be able to appreciate it.

>>17839786
Tissot lisboa

>he bought a watch because a Youtuber told him to

>>17839942
Sweet, that bad boy has seen some action also we have the same strap lmao, fist bump to all the Seiko wearers!

89 usd for this? Also is this too chidish or faggot-y for a man to wear?

>>17839786
Tissot Banana

>>17840010
I would not wear that unless /out/

>>17839601
This watch looks nice but you’ll be tossed into a bin showing this off to anyone into watches

>>17839786
Raymond Weil Toccata Rectangular

>>17840010
Casioak is fine, I'd pick a different color, but go for it if you like yellow

>his watch costs over $6000 and he doesn't have a wikipedia page about him
what's the point

>>17839570
This is Timex territory. My father gave me picrel almost 20 years ago and I still have it in rotation today.

IT WILL BE AN AUTOMATIK BOY WINTER

>>17840038
nice

>>17839504
Not my thing but I've seen guys pull it off. Just don't wear it with anything smart casual or more formal; you'll look like a douche.

>>17839527
They just feel better. Not sure how to describe it but even a normie would never think my SNK809 is better than my Khaki Field.

which one of you faggot mods shadow banned me? and for what reason?

>>17839675
Very nice. I think a nice tanned zulu leather strap would look great.

>>17840071
me. and we’re going to continue to shadow ban every single person who posts hamilton watches.

>>17839926
I hate IWC even more than I hate lolex speculators

Idk if this is too specific of a question but I saw this Seiko Tuna and I love the glossy case but I don't like the yellow bezel.

Does anyone know any other dive watches with a dark glossy case?

>>17839390
>>17839731
Surely this thing about "people give me compliments on my watch" is bullshit right? That never hapenned to me.

>>17840094

>>17840110
That's the pic. That's the one that made me laugh so damn hard. Thanks Anon...

>high horology and alcoholism...

>>17840097
aren't there 3 million different tunas?

>>17839504
You appear to have a full calendar with moonphase that is ecodrive. You can set it once every few months and never worry about it telling awful time. If you like the styling, then you win. I say enjoy it and wear it in good health.

>my Nighthawk is big on the wrist, but I still enjoy it.

>>17839956
I agree, the kind of people that comment about my colorful G-Shocks and want to try it on are girls. I don't want the attention of men or thieves so I wouldn't wear a Calatrava.

>>17840010
It's pretty cool, one of the better looking 2100. Just know that the yellow can get dirty.

>>17840102
it happens. some retard complimented my timex weekender chrono once. it's a good looking watch.

>>17840010
I have the yellow one and the black one. the black version works better for everyday attire and work. it's more subdued and it's just purely an aesthetics issue. there is nothing wrong with getting the yellow version though. I still like it.

>>17840097
You can go cheap and get IP coating on a glossy surface likely steel, but weebs really want DLC coated titanium like your image. Check out the SNR031 for something expensive and you can just google "titanium" "dlc" "diver" for cheaper options.

>>17840153
It's now on sale for 65,06 usd, and only the yellow version though, so I don't have any choice other than this collor.

Is it worth the money?

>>17840102
Nah happens but it seems rather random. My Seamaster and Bambino get complimented sometimes. It recently happened wearing a Moonswatch / Casioak as well.

>>17839696
>You can get it regulated if it's bad,
You know it's trivial to regulate your own watch now, right? I've got a fucking phone app that I just take the back off my watch, rest it on the bottom of my phone, and it tells me how close it is. No need for a fancy timegrapher, I'm within a second a day after a couple of tries.

>>17840110
Post the pic where the hammy is on the toilet please

>>17839786
Seiko Chariot

>>17840248
>Charity

>>17840226
I saw someone wesr this in a work setting. Black dial simple watch, unobtrusive. Okay if you want this. Generally you can probably get the same cheaper than from Tissot.

Which watch, white man?

>>17840265
The SQ. Also kek on the dial on the top right.

>>17840268
>The SQ.
Silly me, they're all SQs, i just woke up. Bottom middle.

>>17840265
No thanks, I'm not a woman so I don't need a tiny watch. Plus, any watch without a second hand is absolutely retarded.

>>17840265
keep in mind that these are probably all from India, are assembled from several broken watches and have some cheapo movement inside

>>17840265
Bottom right for me

>>17840097
seiko tuna should have a dark, glossy cases, just check their website. also limited editions like Gundam. other seiko, citizen, orient models also have dark glossy cases

>>17840276
nah they're not, they're just cheap old quartzes, you can spot a mumbai special easily.

>>17840316
sheeesh didn't know about this one. Looks cool.

>>17840316
>other seiko, citizen, orient models also have dark glossy cases

any examples?

>>17839419
It would be too much black.

>>17839601
Fuck off.

>>17839633
I dont like the difference in size of font on day and date windows. Makes it look cheap.

>>17839675
Keep the green strap. Black on black gives autist vibes.

>>17839675
Other than that. Nice watch.

>>17839934
My friend has this watch, and he says he has gotten compliments on it. I believe it to be hideous, but that's that. I have never gotten a compliment on a g-shock except the metal square. My uncle has made fun of me for my other models which, in retrospect were far too big as he said. Other than that i have gotten a lot of compliments on my golden presage. But the one watch i covet most has gone unnoticed.

Funny how it is.

>>17839986
Andrew literally told me.

>>17840342
I think watches in general tend to look better on someone's wrist from a distance than on a computer screen. If you look good you can pull off something ugly. Of course to pull off a 60mm G-Shock you have to be a chad

>>17839793
guessing the older breitling avenger chrono 45 with the old style bracelet + yellow details instead red of pic related
seems right

>>17840110
>never trust anyone, not even your watch
>>17840226
post your face when you realized that tissot are chink watches assembled in schweiz to get that stamp
>>17840010
do you have a BBC? only way to wear one https://youtu.be/sM_avnAI6E8
>>17839675
>as I am a wristlet
tell me that you don't lift, without telling me you don't lift
>>17839570
ADDIESDIVE quartz sub, let me guess, you need more?
>>17839514
>moments before she sucked
I thought this was going somewhere completely else

Today I’m wearing my 420 scuba dude Vostok Amphibia. I love the aesthetics and history, but the damn thing keeps freezing up. Whether I’m wearing it or not. Shaking it doesn’t help. When I unscrew the crown to fix the time it usually starts up again, but will freeze a few hours later. I read that if I unscrew the crown then slam the crown into a table that could fix it, and son of a gun it does, but it usually freezes again after a day or two. I’d love to wear this more, but I want to trust the time I’m looking at.

>>17840406
>wobbly crown
what is their endgame?

>>17840406
whats the strap?

>>17840420
https://cnswatchbands.com/products/premium-strap-the-black-bay

Reminder that any Swatch Group owned brand is shit tier.

>>17840334
There isn't enough room for a bigger font.

Is it true that the multi-billion dollar shampoo industry is a scam and all you need to clean your hair is some common herbs from India?

>>17839379
Id on this? Grandmother randomly gave it to me found out it was a gift my dad hot from his sister but he never used

Seems quartz which is lame

>>17840476
great picture, friend

I like it

>>17840480
Oops

>>17840488
>ID on this
>literally says DOXA
are you really expecting me to google all that shit or have doxa models memorized?
>>17840487
seiko diver dials, hands, are pretty satisfactory for my autism, too bad about being shitters and acrylic glass and now costing even more than ever before though

>>17840490
what’s the point of buying a seiko now that they’re so expensive? I’d go to orient but their logo is shit.

New to this. Had no idea that this place got a watch community.

>>17840496

>>17840496
This plce is a dump. Nice watches, btw.

>>17840496
Is that a Credor i see?

>>17840487
I don't

>>17840498

>>17840496
>>17840498
>>17840504
Hey, friend. Nice to meet you. Nice collection too.

>>17840496
Cool watches. I'd say to enjoy your stay here but like this >>17840500 anon said this place is rather terrible apart from a couple of anons.

>>17840507
Hey thanks for having me.
I am extremely new to the hobby (started June) and it feels like I found the one last piece that was missing.

Your watch piece has stunned me. Can I see the back?

>>17840509
Well so far you lads seem great, just like your watches. I even saw an FP journe Bleu and I immediately knew that this will be fun.

>>17840518
Saw in the last thread*

Thoughts on this absolute beaut? This horological marvel?

>>17840509
Is that your daily? Looks like it has seen a lot.
Glad you enjoy your watch

watches are not a hobby unless you make your own

Who was the retard that decided dress watches can't have lume and why does everyone listen to them?

>>17840518
The FP is his, he has quite a collection.
>>17840524
Yeah it's my daily, the photo exaggerates the scratches. It's almost 60 years old, so i think it looks ok for its age. >>17839633

>>17840531
>his
>>17840507

>>17839379
I bought a cheap Lorus watch but broke one of the spring bars, how do I know which size to buy again? I measured 18mm so bought those but they're to small and too fat

>>17840540
I bought ones that were too fat as well recently. Just take it to a watchmaker and let him handle it. They're probably 20mm or even 19mm and medium thickness.

>>17840495
>>what’s the point of buying a seiko now that they’re so expensive?
What's the point of being a poor dumb lazy loser?

>>17840516
>Your watch piece has stunned me. Can I see the back?
Thanks m8. There you go. Better than any pic I have in my camera roll.

>I even saw an FP journe Bleu
That's also one of mines.

>>17839601
>Denial Wellington
>Don't Wear
>Dream World

>>17840531
>It's almost 60 years old, so i think it looks ok for its age.
It looks awesome like always, m8.
Here's a barely 50 yo.

>>17840553
Why thank you! Yours looks fresh as daisy.

>>17840553
Why does it say jew on it?

>get a dive watch
>am not a diver
>can't wear it
lel

>>17840495
when chinamen even making homages to seikos you know its over
>>17840496
g used to have wt threads too
>>17840529
you will consoom the brand and product and call it a hobby
>>17840558
call me a diver cuz I be swimming in that pussy

Are there any decent rubber straps that are fitted to the case lugs like endlinks?

>Be me
>Used to post here regularly
>Got extremely bored with the same posters posting the same pictures, getting into the same fights: the hamilton alcoholic, the speedmaster alcoholic, the obese rich guy...
>Leave
>Come back, just to see if anything's changed
>Nothing has.

Jesus Christ...you people...
Just buy a goddamn Rolex and never think about watches again. This is unhealthy.

>>17840490
Pretty sure it’s sapphire

>>17840503
:(


SPB143 was the meme watch to get two years ago

here's your $3000 sw200

>>17840589
Okay, but what time is it?

>>17840590
it's +/-7 sec/day up to +/- 20 sec/day

>>17840591
That's almost Seiko tier.

>>17840593
they usually run better but not throwing in a cosc movement at that price is laughable

>>17840594
Seiko literally cannot produce a cosc movement because they are not Swiss.

>>17840599
talking about the cw

>>17840589
Is this CWs equivalent to the PRX that they are going to run into the fucking ground with a million retarded variants?

>>17840589
Putting their abortion of a logo front and center was a mistake.

>>17840582
so what was your persona here?
sounds like you outgrew it and take it too seriously
idk

>>17840628
I was mostly a lurker. Wanted to buy a watch and get some info on how to avoid making a poor decision, like buying a Movado. I stuck around because it was fun for a while, then realized I was just watching the same thread play out over and over and over. Nothing new added. Like I said, I can even tell who the regular posters were back then because they're still using the exact same images.

Either way, I trusted my gut and bought the boring old Datejust.

I came back to see what it was like. If there's been any new controversies or new watch that everyone's obsessed with. Nope.

>>17840637
Same except I'm too poor for a Rolex.

>>17840637
>they're still using the exact same images.
Well i have some new photos of my watches but they're all on my phone and i'm mostly posting from my PC.

>>17840642
any western person with a job can have a steel rolie in no time
whatchu mean

>>17840646
Feeling a little defensive, are we?

>>17840646
No one fucking cares, if you're either of the drunks or Mortadello.

>>17839390
You do realise that this is just a chinese copy of Breitling Premier right?

>>17840656
Ok give me one then.

>>17840523
Looks so fat he's almost Sammo Hung

>>17840582
Sounds like (you) are the problem.
Cope and seethe.

Why do people pretend to like integrated bracelets?

>>17840709
I don't like bracelets period.

>>17840694
OK, I'll check in on you next year. I know where I'll find you. :^)

>>17840713
Me neither. I don't mind the look, but there's no way a bracelet sits better on your wrist than leather, rubber or nato.

>>17840721
>Me neither. I don't mind the look, but there's no way a bracelet sits better on your wrist than leather, rubber or nato.
It's one of those things where if your wrist is exactly the right shape and circumference, then a bracelet can fit absolutely perfectly, but if you're a couple millimeters off here or there, then it's hopeless.
A strap will always conform to the shape of your wrist, though.

>>17840721
I agree, leather is comfier than bracelets.

>>17840487
movement? is this another 4r?

>>17840582
Hey, I'm posting new pictures, but see you next year bud.

>>17840656
>in no time
Grey market maybe

Post wrist shots

>>17840755

>>17840755

>>17840771
Hold your phone further from your wrist. It may be a trick of photography, but as it stands, that thing looks way too big for your wrist.

>>17840778
I was thinking the same thing, on a photo it looks much bigger than irl.

>>17840582
You missed the few threads without them, it was really good. New people stopped by, asked questions and got them answered. Curiously the sameposters being absent coincided with a lack of "charts" or discussions about wealth and money. Good times. Now it's back to the same people stinking up the thread and time for me to take a break as well.

>Oh no the thread has regular, I can't post here anymore

>>17840755

When is the next AliExpress steel dive sale, that's the bigger question

>>17840665
Isn't the Breitling just a swiss copy of a chinese watch made in the 1960s from Seagull?

>>17840755

Suggest me a watch. I'm looking for a cool watch that I don't have to break the bank on, but has nice build quality and reliable.
>$2k-5k price range
>ETA or similar off the shelf movement that is cheap to service. Open to high-end quartz movements too
>not many complications, possibly a dive bezel or date window depending on the watch, but want it to be a simple everyday watch that I can dress up or down. I'm open to dive watches.
>I really love the Omega Aqua Terra but don't want to spend that much
>preferably a metal bracelet, quick adjustment would be nice but not a dealbreaker if it doesn't have it.
>I have just under 8'' wrists so I can pull off bigger watches, but I don't want a huge hockey plate watch. something around 38-40mm would be my preference

What do you recommend? I like some of the Seiko Prospex stuff. I also like Tudor watches, but Tudor makes everything in-house so the service is more annoying and expensive.

>>17840901
>hockey plate watch
I meant "hockey puck" watch but my brain was also thinking of dinner plate, so I wrote hockey plate lol
my point is I don't want something too big

>>17840901
formex essence 39 maybe

>>17840901
>I like some of the Seiko Prospex stuff.
Nah, at that price point you might as well go for GS quartz. I would recommend SBGV243 or SBGV245 for the more sporty look and SBGV011 for the chonky dressy look (all three are discontinued so you'd have to go used), or maybe the sporty quartz GMT SBGN019/021/023.

>>17839690
The way lume works is that the larger the granules, the better and longer lasting the glow. Grinding lume down into a fine powder vs chunky mcchunk means the former is shittier than the latter after application all other things being equal. The downside is that it looks grainy and lumpy if not done properly.

>>17840905
Thanks for the recommendation. I just looked them up and they look pretty nice. I like this red dial version. I'm not very familiar with Formex watches but I'll look into them some more

>>17840921
Thanks for the recommendation. I put 2-5k as my pricepoint but I would like to keep it closer to around 2k, 5k was the absolute maximum I would spend. If I spend much more I think I would regret not just spending the extra to get an Aqua Terra. But I don't really want to spend that much on a watch right now. Is there much selection of Grand Seiko watches around the 2k price? Also I've heard that servicing Grand Seiko watches can be a bit of a pain in the ass because you need to send it to Japan

How do they justify the price?

quartz watches at that price will have some fancy high accuracy movement
mechanicals will either have an in-house movement or a modified off-the shelf movement with some added features
also analog watches will have a nice dial with nice finishing or a lot of detail

this is just a $100 g-shock in a metal case

>>17840265
>>17840268
>>17840320
>>17840276

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKzJaQpW9cA

>>17840950
That's crazy. You can buy a regular G-shock and buy a kit from a third party to swap out the case and bracelet for metal and it will only cost you a few hundred bucks. 4 thousand for a metal G-shock, that's retarded

>>17840935
if you save up 1k more you can get these around 3k used https://grandseikoboutique.us/products/watch-automatic-42mm-sbgr309.. If you want spring drive even its not that much more i think

>>17840656
if you make 70k+ yearly yeah agreed and if your willing play the ad game its still going on ofc.

>>17840889
sexy

>>17840935
All of those are around 2,5 fo 3,5k i think. (Proper) Quartz will run for some time without the need to service, we're talking decades here.

>>17840755

>>17841027
is that the alpinist?

>>17841038
It is! SPB121J1 for reference. I keep swapping out bands and bracelets, it's surprising how well the green goes with various things.

>saves you 49 990 dollars
Nothing personal

>>17840498
>HOMOS

>>17840608
Their logo was always what ruined their watches for me. It's even worse when they have "Christopher Ward" printed on the dial. Its a shame since some of their designs are pretty nice

KIKUCHI NAKAGAWA

>>17840406
I stopped wearing them after looking at my wrist and realizing the time is completely off due to freezing. Junk watches, there’s a reason they’re only like $50

I forgot using a casio is pure bliss

>>17841189
I like their super compressor, mostly for the fact that it's an actual super compressor

Imagine being a watch youtuber and having to come up with some shitty video every week

>>17840950
>quartz watches at that price will have some fancy high accuracy movement
it has that
>mechanicals will either have an in-house movement or a modified off-the shelf movement with some added features
it has that
>also analog watches will have a nice dial with nice finishing or a lot of detail
it has that

Nobody else has unique titanium alloys with hand salaz polished band and bezel with multipart design at any price.

>>17841206
what is a super compressor anyways? I always just thought they were dive watches that had an internal rotating dive bezel controlled by the 2nd crown. Is there anything more to it than that? I like the look of the long jeans super compressor, it has a very classic look, very sharp

>>17840950
the bezel is a lot more complicated, im not sure if this has a practical benefit tho

>>17841213
That's why I like Oisin O Malley on Timeless Watch Channel. He doesn't release videos unless it's something he is actually into, he doesn't seem to jump on trends or release weekly videos. He does a live stream once a week to drink whiskey and smoke cigars and chat with the viewers, but his actual videos are always high effort and come out only once in a while, and he doesn't sell out to sponsorships or dealerships

>>17840822

>>17841219
It's to make polishing every single side of the complex design possible.

>>17841219
>>17841227
how is that a complex design?

>>17841238
it's not all one part like it is on the regular gshocks

>>17840921
>chonky
Reddit is down the hall sir

>>17840935
You can get GS quartz for 2k and you don't really need to service them at all, just a battery every 4-5 years and a new gasket. The movement is hermetically sealed and there's not a whole lot that can go wrong. By the time it actually needs a service you'll be dead.

>>17841218
The case doesn't screw together, instead it snaps in place and has a gasket between the parts and the case compresses with heavy underwater pressure creating a tighter seal as it goes deeper. I have a bronze/cream Alpina diver and they do look real nice, but I don't think it's a true super compressor, pretty sure it has a screw down caseback

>>17841223
I like Wristwatch Revival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BCO1lNSw-E

>>17840901
Get a Sinn. A used 556.

>>17840549
I love that guilloche!

A $4k watch in 2011 would cost how much now after inflation? $6k?

I like casio watches until I put them on my wrist. How do I break this curse?

>>17841261
Put them on your ankle instead

>>17841262
I'll give that a shot, always forget about the lesser known wrist. Thanks

Are there any superb must-have mechanicals left at $100? I like plain, 36ish mm size, casual but definitely not gawdy.

>>17840445
too lazy to do all the days but what if they just did it like this

>>17841289
The dual language 3-oclock seiko's are like that. SNKL 43 I think?

where can I find a tartan watch strap

what's the best place to find those chinese superfakes that are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing?

>>17841296
Dhgate

>>17841238
Most watch cases are featureless ovals where a crown, bezel and caseback sit. The G-Shock has dimples and multifaceted corner bumpers with lost of corners and surfaces. They could have just polished the easy to polish parts but they wanted to polish every single surface. All that for the bezel of the watch. They did the same thing for the dimples on the band. Every single part is hand polished.

>>17841307
jelly if those r urs

>>17841261
>really want to buy entry level, black dive watch
>go to store and compare it to other offerings of same pricepoint with other color accents
>still can't decide because the other offerings look better in person
what the hell is wrong with me?

>>17841310
No, some picture I found from reddit.

>wash watch
>it wasn't water proof
>now runs faster
what do?

>>17841323
take it apart and put it in your tumble dryer with your laundry it will dry out. then just put it back together and it should run fine

>>17841323
Freeze it so it runs slower

>>17841307
It looks pretty cool, but I still can't justify spending that much for a G-shock

I really like the variant with the negative display and the blue accents (mrg-b5000ba-1)

https://www.jomashop.com/seiko-presage-champagne-dial-mens-watch-srph93j1.html
poorfagbros... cop?

>>17841367
I like it, you should buy it

>>17841367
I was checking at these models and the office gmt version. good-looking dial, non rotating bezel trying to be more flexible on the casual side, 5 bar, hardlex.

>>17841378
Hardsex for 400$ is not a good thing.

>>17841382
seiko being seiko

>>17841245
Looks like SHIT

hardlex > cheap saphire

>>17841382
point me to a better non-quartz alternative at a similar price with a white/ivory/silver dial

>>17841403
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000816414139.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.4e1eJCRUJCRUtQ&algo_pvid=bd29882a-9ca6-478b-a338-8567b72f9060&algo_exp_id=bd29882a-9ca6-478b-a338-8567b72f9060-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21542.60%21217.04%21%21%21558.69%21%21%402103011616971666283598538e907b%2112000035225859407%21sea%21FI%21191634290%21&curPageLogUid=DS4WW5kBDeFW

>>17841390
so does your mom

what watch can I wear to signal to women that I'm a finsub/cuck
serious question

>>17841433
there's probably no wrist watch that signals that loud enough to a woman to get the results you want. you would have better luck with a Tshirt or merch from some famous e-thot that you support

I feel bad for you anon but I guess the heart wants what it wants

>>17841433

>>17841441
I am a little unwell, thank you for the sincere response though

>>17841419
His mum sucks mean dick for a dollar, tho.

>>17841247
If you like watch restoration videos check out nekkid watchmaker on youtube, he works on some pretty cool obscure stuff and gives a lot of neat insight about watches. sometimes he takes junk that he bought on ebay for a cheap deal and completely restores it to look brand new. It's pretty interesting to watch

Why were watches generally larger 10 years ago and smaller now? Is it a big pendulum and in 2030 we'll be chasing the large ones again?

1976 ad (sorry for low rez)

>>17841489
My theory is that wrist watches became basically obsolete by the widespread use of cell phones that had built in clocks, so they stopped being a functional tool that most people wore and became mostly status symbol jewellery. And because of that it became fashionable to make them large and loud so that they were more noticeable. I think hip-hop culture also made big flashy jewellery more at the forefront of pop culture. Now smaller ones are becoming more fashionable because it's perceived as looking more retro/classic and that's what's in vogue right now. That's just my guess.

What is the financial-quality curve on watches? At what lower threshold of price do watches actually become "bad"?

I'm not exactly a horologist, but in terms of reliability, I can't tell much difference between my only two watches, a citizen eco drive and an omega seamaster. I feel that all the extra money in the seamaster goes toward the movement and weight. Even if the materials are tougher, it doesn't matter much for day-to-day use.

So it makes me wonder, how cheap do you have to go before an analog watch is actually unreliable as a daily driver, assuming your only requirements are that the watch can tell time accurate to the second and that it can withstand being dropped?

>>17841433
Nomos

>>17841499
pic related is 50 bucks and is reliable and accurate for a day to day watch. if you are open to digital watches you can get a f91w for about 10 dollars and it will be just as much accurate and reliable. Casio basically owns the market for cheap and reliable. Timex is another option. Quartz movements are so easy to manufacture cheaply now that you can get a watch for cheap and it will be more accurate than any mechanical movement

>>17841499
price is inflated and you can get a solid and not atrocious watch you can wear for 100bux new

I'm in this with this Reverso variant. Is there anything budget oriented that has the same/similar color and aesthetic/vibe?

>>17841501
Why does everyone keep recommending the Timex around here. Their cases are seldom steel and the movements are loud.

>>17841525
Vario Versa

>>17841533
if it's good enough for Marky Mark it's good enough for you

>>17841536
I know this is a perfect answer but they're all sold out. Do you know anywhere to get one?

>>17841550
im suprised there isnt a 10 dollar quartz homage on ali
why did people make a new watch thread
Sad!

>>17841556
Bitches got moved here from /g/

>>17841558
oh that explains it, I thought they just deleted those threads
anyway, is buying a homage the final cope?

>>17841562
>final cope?
Apple watch

>>17841565
>don't own an apple computer
>don't own an apple watch
>can't buy an apple cope watch

>>17841565
>don't own an apple computer
>don't own an apple smartphone
>can't buy an apple cope watch
I mean, would be very cope to buy apple watch without the trifecta of gay going on

>>17841538
Doesn’t he have like $50 million worth of watches. Literally some of the most expensive pieces in the world

What brand and model do you think looks good with full black suit/vest?

>>17841569
lil nigga got an assload of watches indeed https://www.wristenthusiast.com/latest/2022/1/12/mark-wahlbergs-watch-collection
>>17841571
one autist will tell you gshocks and digital watches
any generic dress watch with a leather strap is my guess

>>17841571
Apple watch, just to make autistic watchfags seethe.

>>17841571
Casio a1000 of course

>>17841571
> with full black suit/vest
Dress watch with a simple design, yellow gold with black leather strap. I’d choose a relatively small size too.
Black suits are worn mainly in funerals these days so keep that in mind

What do you guys think about Vostok Europe?
From what I heard, they are not related to Vostok at all, the company is located in Lithuania and the watches seem much more premium than regular Vostok pieces. For example pic related is about 400 dollars but is it worth it?

>>17841585
>What do you guys think about Vostok Europe?
I don't think about them at all

>is it worth it?
Lmao absolutely not

>>17841562
I buy homages to help me decide what style I like the most before purchasing the real deal

what has happened to watch prices unironically though
a seamaster costs 7x what they cost like 2 decades ago
a seamaster costs more than a new sub cost like a decade ago
for a fucking oh meyh guh

>>17841585
>seiko nh35 mvmt
watches like that are 1/4th the price on ali it seems though

>>17841588
>buy nautilus homage
>still can't afford the real deal

>>17841595
> what has happened to watch prices unironically though
I don’t know and it’s a good question. The high-end brands do seem much more expensive than before, relatively speaking. Perhaps global demand for luxury watches is higher now, but supply hasn’t kept up. Although advancements in production technologies should’ve brought prices down.

>>17839527
Just get a marathon.

>>17841499
>>So it makes me wonder, how cheap do you have to go before an analog watch is actually unreliable as a daily driver, assuming your only requirements are that the watch can tell time accurate to the second and that it can withstand being dropped?
For quartz, under 2 bucks. For mechanical, probably under 50 bucks, although you could easily find an old vintage model for under that that performs well.

Watches are pretty fucking simple.

>>17841595
>what has happened to watch prices unironically though
Kikes have raised prices across the board as fewer and fewer watches are sold per capita and they're designed more as status symbols than functional tools.

The whole industry is really kept afloat by third world nouveau riche types who want the watches they saw in hollywood movies of yesteryear. Most new watches are sold to China, India, and the Middle East.

>>17841605
I think it's been increased artificially, because luxury is changing. 30 years ago the price of some of the most popular Rolex models was about the same as your average monthly salary at the time. Yet, not many people had them because "Who can just put down 1500 dollars like that? On a watch?"
Now pretty much everyone has the latest iphone in their pocket, probably a pair of wireless earbuds too, that's easily 1500 bucks but you would never see that and think to yourself "Wow, this guy must be loaded"
But if you see someone with a Rolex on their wrist, you think "Fuck man, that's probably 10 thousand dollars right there"

>>17841289
Meh, i like that they spell the whole day.

>>17841618
>that's easily 1500 bucks but you would never see that and think to yourself "Wow, this guy must be loaded"
Because none of them pay 1k for it, they get it on contract for 60 bucks a month.

>>17841629
That or sometimes with certain wireless plans they literally give you free phones if you agree to a certain contract duration or with a certain value of trade in phone or something like that.

>>17840549
severely based.

>>17841043
Decently based.
I guess my next watch will have a green dial. They tent to look much better irl.

>>17841197
redpill me about this watch.

>>17841671
Danyeru Weringutonu

>>17841197
>have to wait over 10 years to get a watch

>>17841710
Sooner than I would have consensual non-paid sex with a psychologically healthy sober biological woman who is genuinely interested in me

Omega is actually better than Rolex

>>17841757
Elaborate.

>>17841757
for me to poop on!!!!!!

>>17841760
I will not elaborate.

>>17841618
The shit people walk around with in the western world every day is actually pretty insane if you stop to think about it.
>phone can be over $1000
>gold ring for wedding or engagement could be a few thousand dollars
>leather jacket can easily be a few hundred dollars, same for leather footwear
>if you carry a handgun that could be $2000 or more on its own
Adding in another couple hundred or couple thousand dollars for a watch doesn't seem like that much when you think of it that way. You probably walk by dozens of people daily with over $10k worth of shit on their body.

>>17841772
I could live 5 years with that money :(

>>17841757
Rolex is not worth the price but I’m not sure omega is either. If you’re buying either one you don’t really care I guess

>>17841778
What price is rolex worth? What price is Omega worth?

>>17841797
$1000, $500

>>17841798
Are you implying the market is wrong by factors of 7 or more times?

>>17841803
Yeah.

>>17841797
Well I mean what it’s worth for me personally as I could do all sorts of other things with the money. What they’re asking for an explorer or submariner, which I actually might buy, at the moment is simply too much for me at least. I think a basic Explorer is more than 8k USD. How much cash would I be willing to drop for one? Maybe 5k max. What it’s worth ”objectively” or whatever sounds like a nonsensical qiesrion

>>17841533
Timex's movements are intentionally loud. Thats basically their trademark. Some really like that extra loud tick, some fucking hate it. Timex also has indiglo on many of their quartz analog watches too which basically nobody else does.

Timex has many steel cased watches, you may just have to spend an extra $20-40 on it though.

>>17839379
new thread or whatever

>>17841819
>>17841819
>>17841819

>>17841710
You just know its some guy in Japan that builds 2-4 watches per year, only when he needs money, only when he fuckin feels like it. He probably doesn't hand-machine all the individual gears and screws, the only things that need to be custom made are the dial, hands, and maybe the strap but what watchmaker does their own leatherwork?

My bet is dude bought all the parts, sold 5-8 watches for the years living costs and parts expenses and now just works 20 hours a year. Fuck I'm gonna try that. Worst thing that happens is I end up with some watches I made. Best thing is I can sell 2 watches a year and live a better life.

>>17840150
i can has grills by wearing kpop techicolour g shockers ?

The distance between the lugs of my new watch is 19mm. Do I need to find a 19mm NATO strap for it or can I use either an 18mm or 20mm strap?