/fa/ - Fashion

the Poorfag guide 404's

>>17949616
Here's the only guide that matters :

>can't afford a Rolex?
Save and buy a Rolex
>can afford a Rolex?
buy a Rolex

>>17949621
Incredibly based

grandma gifted me one of my grails for xmas :)

I love the look of the tank but something about the idea of buying an expensive watch that's a quartz movement just seems so unbelievably cucked to me

>>17949624
>>17949626
Shitters

Man I wish this had hacking and a more modern bracelet, would get it in a flash.

>>17949626
It's extremely cucked.
So is paying an expensive mass-produced mechanical movement watch.

>>17949628
Wait, I just realised I posted the actual old one.

>>17949630
Good thing I bought a Rolex

Every one is made by hand

:)

>>17949613
What is the best watch?

>>17949634
DateJust 41mm wimbledon dial fluted bezel oyster bracelet

>>17949634
Nomos Club sports neomatik 37mm.
Philippe Dufour recommends Nomos, so it's good.
:^)

>>17949626
You're buying a Cartier, not a watch. It's luxury and has nothing to do with making sense in a value for money kind of way. Like with all watches that aren't a f91w.

>>17949634

>>17949646
That's a good point, it has more to do with the design, history, craftsmanship, and materials than it does the actual mechanical function of the watch

>>17949642
>37mm
>lug to lug is 48mm

>>17949641
ugly

>>17949641
>41mm Datejust
kys
>>17949646
Stainless steel quartz Cartier Tank aren't real Cartier. The real one (gold with in house mechanical movements) sell well over 10k.

>>17949655
ur retarded and u have small wrists

>>17949616
bitteranon broke it, correct link should be https://imgur.com/a/NFMXDuK

>>17949651
Not to defend the Nomos, but how much of a wristlet are you that a 48mm lug to lug is uncomfortable?

Guide to posters

Major avatarfags
=============

>Poortadello/OmegaDrunk
Multi-reply specialist. Canadian. Gay. Only posts about his own watches. Very repetitive posts. Has several obscure Omegas only he cares about. Notorious for samefagging. Obsessed with BitterAnon.

>Whoretadello
Balding Greek living in Germany. Tends to buy too large watches for his small wrist. Cleans cars for a living. Has a Tudor, Homos, and some Seikos. Life currently falling apart. Responds by getting more material things and falling in love with strippers. Excellent at ban evading.

>Citizen drunk/Finncel
25% Finnish, 50% Swedish, rest is a mystery. Lives in Finland. Works as a shelver in a grocery store. Alcoholic. Only owns one watch, but posts a lot, mostly about alcohol or coins. Possibly immortal. Tragic case of gyno.

>Mortadello
Very positive and friendly, but doesn't post anything of any consequence. Lawyer. Obese. Posts improving photos of amazing watches. Lies about his age. Does not take criticism well.

Semi-regular posters
================

>HamiltonDrunk
Posts a single picture per thread before getting drunk and passing out. Owns a Hamilton. Works in television and film.

>Nobully anon
Trans. Has rich parents who have bought them several VCs.

>Cockwatch
Has one F-91W, has posted it on his cock. Mostly posts the Casio with Soviet knick-knacks. Russian living in Latvia with mommy.

>ALS anon
Has an 1815 Up/Down. Stays under the radar, but occasionally pops his head up to flex and complain

>Weekdater anon
Owns a Seiko Weekdater, goes on dates weekly

>Hungarian anon
Is a watchmaker, complains about his customers

>Central Florida Anon
Looking for a wristlet to love

>Raketanon
Has 3 soviet Raketa watches and a Raketa table clock. Likes his big 0. Wanted to be listed and got listed.

>BitterAnon
Who is the mysterious BitterAnon? It could be anyone! It could even be you!

merry Christmas /v/

the poster formerly known as SubBrah

>>17949662
48mm lug to lug on a 37 watch is beyond retarded. Look at these grotesque oversized lugs, look at that awful gap between the strap and the case.

>>17949678
>Kanji day
Fucking weeb lmao

>>17949667
my best friend got me this book a year ago, said it'll be the closest I ever get to a Rolex

>>17949684
Guy is right considering you spend your days posting on 4chan kek.

>>17949684
nonsense, if you're into them, you can save up a few thousand for a cheaper model.

>>17949613
my gramma gave me a metal bracelet for my alpinist

we up

>>17949613

>>17949727
Post a pic of your grandma

>>17949681
Kanji days are kino.

>>17949667
Patrick Bateman: Do you like Rolex?
Paul Allen: They're OK.
Patrick Bateman: Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when the datejust came out in '45, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole watch has a clear, crisp look, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the watch a big boost.

Should I start to epsteinmaxx and buy myself a fake vc?

>>17949613
Should I buy an Orient Ray 2 ?

>>17949791
>If a black bay and a Seiko 5 had a lil baybee

>Youtube
>English video title
>English video description
>Third worlder (poo) mixes Hindi and English (mostly poo language) in video but is mainly in poo language
These people should not be allowed to continue living as far as I am concerned
what the FUCK is wrong with people?
also common in tech related videos
even worse than tech related videos with the same concept

>>17949796
I mean, worse than AI related auto generated videos, in all honesty

>>17949754
you first

I'm buying a vsf sub

>>17949795
Yes ? Or nah ?

>>17949815
Depends on the price. But looks nice to me.

>>17949818
around 200

>>17949828
Sounds good. I'd probably go for the OceanAnus tho.

is it true that if you don't own a Rolex by 40 you're a loser ?

are smartwatches /fa/ ?

>>17949838
30 and yeah

>>17949840
Only Apple.
Apple watch + Rolex or a dress watch is objectively and irrefutably the best combination. Incels here will seethe though, but their opinion is worth absolutely nothing.

Guide to posters

Major avatarfags
=============

>Poortadello/OmegaDrunk
Multi-reply specialist. Canadian. Gay. Only posts about his own watches. Very repetitive posts. Has several obscure Omegas only he cares about. Notorious for samefagging. Obsessed with BitterAnon.

>Whoretadello
Balding Greek living in Germany. Tends to buy too large watches for his small wrist. Cleans cars for a living. Has a Tudor, Homos, and some Seikos. Life currently falling apart. Responds by getting more material things and falling in love with strippers. Excellent at ban evading.

>Citizen drunk/Finncel
25% Finnish, 50% Swedish, rest is a mystery. Lives in Finland. Works as a shelver in a grocery store. Alcoholic. Only owns one watch, but posts a lot, mostly about alcohol or coins. Possibly immortal. Tragic case of gyno.

>Mortadello
Very positive and friendly, but doesn't post anything of any consequence. Lawyer. Obese. Posts improving photos of amazing watches. Lies about his age. Does not take criticism well.

Semi-regular posters
================

>HamiltonDrunk
Posts a single picture per thread before getting drunk and passing out. Owns a Hamilton. Works in television and film.

>Nobully anon
Trans. Has rich parents who have bought them several VCs.

>Cockwatch
Has one F-91W, has posted it on his cock. Mostly posts the Casio with Soviet knick-knacks. Russian living in Latvia with mommy.

>ALS anon
Has an 1815 Up/Down. Stays under the radar, but occasionally pops his head up to flex and complain

>Weekdater anon
Owns a Seiko Weekdater, goes on dates weekly

>Hungarian anon
Is a watchmaker, complains about his customers

>Central Florida Anon
Looking for a wristlet to love

>Raketanon
Has 3 soviet Raketa watches and a Raketa table clock. Likes his big 0. Wanted to be listed and got listed.

>BitterAnon
Who is the mysterious BitterAnon? It could be anyone! It could even be you!

>>17949846
Nobody is interested in your 'guide'. This is an anonymous imageboard, where users can post images along with text.

does anyone have the jap whore pic from whoretadello? the new one from yesterday.

>>17949854
Not watch related
Also that watch is a shitter

>>17949855
YOU WERE SAYING??
Also, there was a watch on the pic so it is related.

>>17949844
>Apple watch + Rolex or a dress watch is objectively and irrefutably the best combination.
Based.

Which Rolex would you recommend though? Something dressy like a DJ/DD or sporty like a Sub?

>>17949844
>Apple watch + Rolex
closeted fag detected
>a-and if you disagree, y-you are an incel!
kek

>>17949856
>Also, there was a watch on the pic so it is related.
Avatarfag thinking.

>>17949857
Explorer or DJ my man

>>17949861
seethe more poorfag lmfao

>>17949815
If you like it I'd say yes and if you think it will fit appropriately.

> 41.5mm across and 47 lug-to-lug

Seems a little large and oddly proportioned but it doesn't look it in the picture you posted.

*saves Rolex and watchmaking in your path*

*annihilates the holy trinity in your path*

*goes to prison for 30 years for wire fraud*

*ruins your carefully curated brand image*

>>17949840
Obviously not. But you'll find people here who say yes. Those fall in two cases. They've bought one and want you to fall in the same trap. Or they are laughing at you.

*saves AP with haute horlogerie combined with modern culture*

>>17949867
embarrassing

tomorrow I'll get my first watch anons, you just wait.

*appeals to chuds and Nazis because no one wants the shit overseas anymore*

Would you rather have a cheap watch with NH35 movement, or a expensive (well made) quartz watch

>>17949888
Quartz probably, i don't really care that much about the movement, how the watch looks is more important to me.

>>17949888
Quartz always

>>17949888
If I would get either for free, the quartz. If I had to pay, neither, since both are a waste of money.

>>17949857
Vintage air king with the white dial is hot imo

>>17949888
Nh35 ain't never hurt nobody

>>17949857
OysterQuartz

>>17949899
SHIT

>Rolex
The best brand. Vintage, neo vintage or modern. You can't go wrong with a Rolex. Only hated by contrarians. The fact they're kind of hard to get make them even more desirable. Super based.
>Tudor
They're fine until you hit 35. After that, just get a Rolex or women will make fun of you.
>Casio
They're good for outdoor stuff. Never wear one in the city.
>Omega
Strong douchebag vibes, especially the Seamaster 300M and the Aqua Terra. The Speedmaster is alright though.
>IWC
They're the textbook definition of "mall watches". Only people with horrible taste think they look cool.
>Grand Seiko
I honestly have no idea who buy these watches. The name is really stupid.
>Breitling
Fun watches but if your IQ is above average you shouldn't get one.
>Tag Heuer
Same as Breitling but for slightly more retarded people.
>Jaeger Lecoultre
They're trying so hard to make affordable high horology, which is embarrassing. The Reverso is borderline Reddit. Lenny Kravitz is the brand ambassador, huge red flag.
>Vacheron Constantin
People like the brand because the name sounds cool and the logo is nice, but they haven't made a single good watch in 300 years of existence.
>Cartier
Only worth it if you go gold and mechanical (ie above 15 or even 20k). DO NOT get a quartz Cartier. The Santos is VERY Reddit.
>Audemars Piguet
If you've already heard their CEO talking and you still want one, you're either a nigger or a boomer desperate to stay young.
>Patek Philippe
Thousands of disgusting watches but maybe 10 HIGHLY DESIRABLE watches that somehow make the brand still relevant today. The 3940 is possibly the best watch ever made.
>A Lange & Sohne
New money disguised as old money. Grail watches for people with a poorfag mindset.
>Richard Mille
Casio for billionaires. Fun watches to wear at the Monaco Grand Prix.

>>17949901
>>Rolex
>The best brand.
Stopped reading there poorfag. No one cares.

>>17949902
Poorfag larper

>>17949901
I agree with everything except Omega. The one Omega for me is the Seamaster, speedy is outdated geek junk.

>>17949867
>has an apple watch and a rolex
>calls others poorfags
holy kek my sides

>>17949904
imagine being so poor that you think buying a $5k rolex makes you rich lmao

>>17949905
yet another poorfag copelarpcel lmfao lol
kys

>>17949906
point me to the way of a 5k gold yacht master faggot
kys

>>17949909
u mad little poor? think your middle management watch lets you play with the big boys? LMAO

>>17949897
>>NH35 ain't never hurt nobody
Got a watch with that movement, worked fine, like +/-1 sec per day, but once it died I felt like these were disposable, movement alone is expensive than the whole watch

>>17949911
>avg poorfag reading comprehension
lmfao kek kys incel

>>17949914
uh oh the little poor is getting angry!!!

>>17949915
u wish lmao

>>17949906
>>17949909
>>17949911
>>17949914
>>17949915
>>17949916
t. two Seiko owners arguing about Rolex.

>>17949917
just some poorfag copecel tryna bait what else is new

>>17949876
nothing differentiates the steel bracelet and bezel watches of rolex. they all literally look the same.

Guys, what's the most operator-core watch?

>>17949923
The two you posted have different cases.

>>17949897
An NH35 literally killed my father.

>>17949923
That call "cohesive design language". Something that poorfags hate for some reasons.

>>17949621
>poorlex
no thanks I don't wear cheap shitters. if you can't afford a watch that's at LEAST 3 million dollars MINIMUM (USD) you shouldn't even wear a fucking watch, poorfag. save up and buy a real watch, poorslime

>>17949935
seiko SBDK001

NEW PEREZCOPE

SOTHEBY'S, ANTIQUORUM, CHRISTIE'S, AND BEN CLYMER ALL UTTERLY BTFO

https://perezcope.com/2023/12/24/space-junk-the-reality-of-the-infamous-rolex-space-dweller/

thoughts on timex expedition?
Should I buy?

or should I go for hamilton field khaki black edition?

>>17949951
i don't care about this autist and neither should you

>>17949791
Yes the crown guards are based beyond the comprehension of all but the most pilled unpilled and repilled anons and the red on the second hand is a nice touch. The bezel looks like diamonds from some angles but you will love it.

>>17949951
Perezcope is based but nothing will happen. He already proved Hodinkee, Phillips and John Goldberger are scammers with that whole Unicorn story and literally nobody cares.

hey guys I was reading some manga
check out this reverso
that's all, bye

>>17949957
What story is that? Link?

>>17949961
They do love to put actual watches in there, don't they?

Hello anons, could you please help me choose my watch, I've been thinking this for a while since I only want to get one and make it my daily watch for all the eternity. Here are some pros and cons I consider

>casio
it's casio, reliable and compact, quartz, known respected brand, currently out of production.
Kinda plain and boring, 44mm, mineral glass, aluminum bezel

>Pagani Design
Rip off, quartz, ????? brand, QC is crap, made by slaves.
Sapphire glass, ceramic bezel, seiko movement, cool chronograph feature, nice busy dial

>Vostok Amphibia
Compact watch, automatic, shipped from russia in the middle of a war, brand with history, inhouse movement, appears in a movie
shitty glass, accuracy problems, QC is kinda crappy, rusty crown, ugly bezel

>>17949964
https://perezcope.com/2022/12/31/rolex-daytona-6265-the-unicorn-frankenstein-plot/

>>17949966
>I've been thinking this for a while since I only want to get one and make it my daily watch for all the eternity
Rolex

>>17949966
Well out of those three i'd go for the Pagani. The Casio is probably too big and the Vostok is too utilitarian.
I would suggest the Casio Lineage LCW M170TD as a one and done watch, you can get it for ~200, it looks nice, it'll serve you a long time, and it has all the features you could possibly ever need.

>>17949957
>Hodinkee, Phillips and John Goldberger are scammers
can i have a tldr on this?

>>17949951
this is also pretty long and pedantic. tldr as well please. all i get from this is that auction houses sold a repainted explorer dial from the 60s for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Guys, I just found out what A in A. Lange & Söhne stands for.

>>17949626
>quartz tank
>expensive

>>17949901
Rolex is the epitome of middle class. Stopped reading there.

>>17949951
>a fool and his money are soon parted
scam these rich mofos

>>17949967
Good read, thanks.

>>17949901
>The Santos is VERY Reddit.

This is true IF and ONLY if it is in lieu of a Rolex

If you already own a Rolex a santos is a good purchase for a varied collection

If not, it's an obvious cope watch

>>17949966
i love the casio but its an absolute chonk, if only there were a 40mm version

>>17949840
No

Apple watches are acceptable for a woman, but wearing one as a dude makes you look like a total sap

>>17949972
>be John Golberger (real name Auro Montanari), famous watch collector
>sells a white gold Daytona with a luxurious white gold bracelet through Phillips
>watch is supposedly unique and 100% authentic according to Phillips, and is expected to sell for millions
>auction was heavily advertised by Hodinkee (and especially Ben Clymer who interviewed Goldberger)
>a few days before the auction, some IG account publishes pictures of the same Daytona with matching serial numbers in a poor state, proving the watch has been restored
>the original watch also had a steel bezel and originally came on a leather strap, basically a standard Daytona
>in response, Phillips releases an interview with John Goldberger where he says the watch was originally in white gold but during a servicing Rolex added a steel bezel
>claims he's spent years to find period correct parts to restore the watch to its original state
>basically a Frankenwatch
>Hodinkee never bothered to mention this whole story
>the watch still sold for $5.9 millions

François-Henry Bennahmias, who has been the CEO of Audemars Piguet since 2012, had his last day at the company last week. What do you want from the new CEO?

>>17950006
Go back to making some classically styled watches like you used to.
Wean the company off total dependence on the RO.
Put the Cope 11.59 out of its misery.

>>17949992
Stop making cringe-tier collab pieces

would buying a quartz GS be stupid?

I want a slim dress watch I dont have to wind and set every two days. I love the GS finishing. Shipping the watch to japan for service seems annoying, however I can tolerate it if its only every 10 years and cheap since its a quartz.

I live very close to two respected, independent watchmakers, so servicing my swiss pieces is no problem, however they wont touch anything jap

>>17950020
>would buying a quartz GS be stupid?

I dont think so. People by a quartz tank so why not? As long as its not a cope watch

>>17949990
>>17949970
duro looked fine on my 6,5 wrist, but it was the black version and was too boring, indices were to small for that big case and dial

>>17950006
Whatever people think of the guy, he was an amazing salesman. AP also has a new chairman of the board as of last year replacing Jasmine Audemars but Olivier Audemars is still onboard as vice chairman. With a new CEO and new chair they are in a position to pivot if they want, but given their massive success over the last few years I expect them to maintain the status quo with RO and "hip" collaborations, for better or worse.

>>17950020
You'd be fine.

>>17950012
>Put the Cope 11.59 out of its misery.
The purple one is pretty cool.

>>17950031
Forgot pic

>>17950020
>would buying a quartz GS be stupid?
Quartz is supposed to be cheap and disposable. A GS is supposed to last a lifetime. Seems like a contradiction. Also, GS doesn't make any good dress watches. They're all too chunky. They're dressy by the standard of people who think wearing Air Jordans with a suit is a good look.

>>17950031
The Code 11:59 has really gotten a bad rap. I don't think it's a perfect watch or design icon but they have released several variants that are very cool. To be fair they really botched the launch and the initial designs were underwhelming to be very generous.

>>17950037
>To be fair they really botched the launch and the initial designs were underwhelming to be very generous.
This is a good point.

Using its huge footprint to make some neat complications and keep it an exclusive watch is a good idea, but something like this >>17950032 is a total "What the FUCK were they thinking?" watch.

What they should bring back is the old Jules Audemars line.

>>17950035
>Quartz is supposed to be cheap and disposable.
Why? I don't think it has to be cheap and disposable, it just has to have a different appeal than a normal mechanical.

>>17950020
>however they wont touch anything jap
Why? Still seething about the quartz crisis?

>>17950043
>Why? Still seething about the quartz crisis?
Usually it's because it's not worth the cost. A 200 dollar basic service is reasonable on a 2500 dollar watch, but it's silly on a 250 dollar watch.

>>17950041
Please don't start this please. This argument has been had over a million times and it's pointless to repeat this ad infinitum

>>17950040
>What they should bring back is the old Jules Audemars line.
I wish they would but I think their customer base has moved on. The only people who still want AP dress watches are probably 70 years old at this point.

>>17950044
Well a GS is not a 200 buck watch.

>>17950048
what time is it?

>>17950046
if it's good enough for patek then it's good enough for you

>>17950050
10:36

>>17950050
10:36
It's pretty intuitive if you try trying.

>>17950050
The 3 disks in the center rotate. The black arrow at the top points at the minute track. Really amazing and autistic piece.

I like the bracelet of the Royal Oak.
I cannot afford a RO and I don't want a copewatch.

Any watch with the same cool bracelet?

>>17950057
>Any watch with the same cool bracelet?
No.

>>17950057
>I don't want a copewatch
>which copewatch should I buy?

sakuyawatch v2

>>17950051
It is more than good enough for me, I love quartz. This kind of converting work just leads shit flinging though.

>>17950057
>Any watch with the same cool bracelet?
Exactly like that? No, apart from fakes. That particular design is so tied to the Royal Oak that no one's going to bother making it.
It's also apparently a real pain in the ass to make.

>>17950061
Pretty nice, you're improving.

>>17950061
when the light hits it just right the definitely-not-grand-seiko seconds hand matches the sparkly background well

>>17950048
>I wish they would but I think their customer base has moved on. The only people who still want AP dress watches are probably 70 years old at this point.
It would certainly be a risky maneuver, but maybe there's a way to sell dress watches to a younger but still affluent crowd. Young people still like Cartier Tanks, after all, and that's basically the gold standard of a dress watch.

Somehow make a cool case shape that isn't 42mm x 15mm, give it a dial that's classy but not stodgy.

I don't know how but I think it could be done.

>>17950067
I think the next step is a laser cutter. The paper cutting machine I have lifts the edges on fine details because of the cutting blade's force, which makes things like the tips of hair crumpled. This may also affect reliability since the cardstock front and back may separate easier since the fibers have been disturbed and pulled apart. That could lead to the hour hand getting stuck if heat, moisture, or impacts dislodge a fine detail part. But with a laser cutter there's risk of having charred edges which may look worse. I really want to find someone that has one to try it first before dropping $1-2k on one

>>17950055
I don't get it

>>17949641
Wimbledon dial looks like shit thoughever

>>17949651
Central Florida anon I summon you

opinions on this?

>>17950032
Looks like a cheap mall watch

>>17950095
I think it's cool.

>>17950095
I don't get the point of these when Arabic numerals are already Arabic to begin with, what's the point of the Arabic script numbers? Chinese and Cyrillic alphabets use standard numerals, idgi

>>17950102
Chinese has its own numerals as well

>>17949992
>be Italian
>cosplay as Jew

I quit drinking just for today.

>>17950123
Based HamiltonDrunk

can anyone id what watch sabonis is wearing here

looks like a regular sub but not sure

>>17949951
Perezcope's writing style is sort of annoying and indignant (I assume this is because he's Italian ESL), but his autistic attention to cataloging tiny dial details and things is impressive. It's wild how the rest of the watch world just goes along with the crap auction houses try to pull, and how little due diligence these rich retard buyers do. I also never knew just how many watch "experts" are just repeating hearsay to hype up junk like that.

been wanting a datejust in this configuration (36, green palm dial, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet) and found this one near me for $13,500

not sure about the year but looks brand new since the stickers are still on it

worth buying or should I play the ad game first, see what they can dig up for me, and save a couple grand?

>>17950154
AD game and just be patient, paying that much for a DJ is like paying 5k for a regular Seiko.

>>17950154
That weird ass configuration means the AD will have to place an order for it. If they are taking orders it means you'll pay a deposit to show you'll actually purchase the watch once they get it. God only knows how long it will take. It's not a $13,500 watch (not even close)

>>17949840
I have had a few of the samsung ones, newest is the galaxy watch 3. I like it for being able to have phone silent and still get notifications effectively, finding my phone, and fitness tracking / music controls. Ive stopped using it and moved back to traditional watches because it's nice to be able to wear different looking ones as watches are a guys only real accessory. Also having to charge it daily is annoying.

>>17950057
Maurice Lacroix Aikon.
It was co-designed by the head designer of AP IIRC, so it's as cope as it gets. But what integrated bracelet isn't apart arguably from the Nautilus.

>>17949840
I have samsungs original smart watch that had a camera on the band for some reason. This this was so silly, it could only be setup with a samsung phone and i had a nexus at the time so i had to go to best buy and set it up with one of their display phones then i could pair it to any other phone.

>>17950154
Fucking hell anon, you've asked the same question for weeks now. Just go to your local AD and ASK THE PEOPLE WORKING THERE.

I find it fascinating how so many people in these threads are shit scared to leave their basement and try a watch in a boutique.
>d-do you guys think I can get a R-Rolex?
>d-do you think it will fit my wrist??
>what if people look at me weird REEEEEEEEEE

Fucking autists I swear.....

>>17950180
I don't know how to interact with people irl

How do you guys go about picking a watch store to be a regular at? Do you just go to a few of them and base it on that, based on what they are authorized dealers for, something else? Same with watch repair.

>>17950186
What are you talking about exactly? I don't know why you would need to be a regular at any dealer unless you are after certain Rolex/Patek/AP/FPJ/Richard Mille

>>17950123
You actually go outside? Interesting.

>>17950193
Ive seen people mention getting friendly with their local shop in order to get first dibs on new products and things like that, or even getting some better prices or some freebies since they know youll continue coming and giving business. Unless they mean they do this at a variety of AD (or just stick with a few brands and go to just those AD).

>>17950198
It's not something you plan to do, it just happens.

Just got the latest novelty "complicated" Citizen eco-drive as a present... and im unironically loving it.

New daily beater it is.

>>17949854
>>17949856
What's the model no. of this sanmartin?
It looks like some old quartz seikos from the 70's.

>>17950234

>>17950234
Lovely dial and moon phase

>>17950234
American love these eco drive things, they are in every mall, every cruse ship store, every airport, everywhere.

I'm shocked that Grand Seiko is gaining in NA and The Citizen hasn't made a serious attempt yet.

>>17950240
Me again, and the fact that your family thought, "little Timmy really likes watches, lets get him a new one" for Christmas and went to the local Macys to grab one is just more proof that The Citizen should be sold in the US.

>>17950234
>>17950236
What a complete mess...

>>17950248
It is a mess, but it's what 90% of blue collar Americans love.

>>17950240
Thats a moonphase (first ever), world time, super titanium, sapphire crystal, perpetual calendar, day-date, atomic sync, 100m wr, one tho.

>>17950248
It is. But great in its stupidity.

I'm probably going to buy this, but I'll return it if I'm unable to add the word "CITIZEN" to the face at least three more times.

>>17950265
You can always get it engraved into the crystal

>>17950247
>>17950252
Im not even american.

>>17950274
This is just proving my point even more. Come on citizen

>>17950274
LOL trash

>>17950277
What was your point?

I love shitters as much as i love good watches. Why cant people just enjoy stuff?

Recommend me a watch for around $500. I dont have a huge preference in style just looking for something to expand my collection. Preferably something that doenst have a battery i have to change and at least 36mm size.

>>17950283
My point is that it's stupid that citizen is keeping The Citizen from North America when Grand Seiko is having success with a worse product.

>>17950286
just get the trashola shitizen tossit

>>17950288
Agree with that then

>F91W for everyday
>Casio AQ-164WD for when I actually need to dress nicely for an occassion

Been using this combo for like 10-15 year or something, idk how long.

Any point in getting an upgrade or should I keep everything as it is?

Shit just works and never disappoints.

>>17950295
pic (AQ-164WD is white version one, not black)

>>17950295
Stay that way. Trust me.

>>17950296
Get an actual formal looking watch.
What's your budget?

>>17950235
That'sbecause it's a copy of the Superior.

>>17950300
Around 100$, maximum 200$ if needed to stretch.

>>17950286
Casio ga-b2100 or any solar g shock.

>>17950304
Get a Swatch if need be, and stay just there. Dont enter the rabbit hole.

>>17950307
A swatch as a formal watch? There are better (as in more formal) looking casios.

>>17950307
Is Swatch really considered formal-approved?
Ain't those kmart-tier watches you can buy at every mall?

>>17950304
Get a dressy japanese quartz like a citizen ecodrive and you're set for another 15 years.

>>17950260
>super titanium
I suggest you be careful with it, apparently it isn't so super and scratches rather easily.

>>17950310
>Is Swatch really considered formal-approved?
Absolutely not.

>>17950304
Orient Bambino or Maestro.

Post a watch you've worn while having sex.

>>17950310
Yes and yes. No contradiction.

Everything in your budget is mallshit tier anyway. At least get something you could like for itself.

>>17950313

>>17950324
That is a horrible watch.

>>17950324
Fuck off troll

>>17950324
>Everything in your budget is mallshit tier anyway. At least get something you could like for itself.
Truth hurts, but it is the truth.

Mihgt look into these >>17950316 recommendations but maybe for now I would be better off without buying anything extra.

>>17950328
>maybe for now I would be better off without buying anything extra.
Of course you will. Nobody "needs" another watch.

>>17950327
That was helpfull advise actually. A watch that is cheap, meets the classic "dress watch" criteria, and is not cope.

Ugly? A matter of taste.

>>17950324
>At least get something you could like for itself.
Some Swatches look alright to cool, but they're too noisy to even enjoy wearing.

>>17950319
Inb4 no one posts because we all know Whoretadello is the only one who's had (paid) sex.

>>17950338
If that was a goose instead of a duck, that would be my grail.

>>17950334
>is not cope
This will only matter to people who will judge OP for being poor anyway.
Just get what you like and is decent quality, period. Decent quality arguably excludes Swatch, though.

>>17950305
Not a big fan of rubber watches. I probably should grab one of these just to have it though. Honestly I was expecting answers at or above the $500 based on previous recommendations ive gotten here, not well under that

>>17950319
>>17950339
There we go

>>17950344
Casio g-shock GM-B2100 then. It should be around 500 bucks.

>>17950328
The bambino is a nice watch. If youre looking for an actual dress watch (but can still be worn daily) i would stretch your budget and get that. If you definitely would rather stay under $100 Citizen has some black or white faced options for $80-90.

>>17950357
don't buy painted steel you nimrods, it'll look like shit after a couple of years of wear. citizen movements will last you a fucking lifetime, why spoil the experience with that crap?

>>17950351
>casio
>500 bux
RLMFAOMALSEOMGNLONLJN

>>17950360
I just grabbed an image, i never really had issues with the black bracelet bands i bought when i had a smart watch but yeah if thats a concern just get the silver black dial one, or something like this is probably better for a dressy look.

>>17950351
I didnt even realize they made g-shocks that are this price or higher

>>17950364
The Mr-G line is over 5k.
>>17950363
I don't like stainless steel, but I'd gladly pay more than that for a gravitymaster, a mudmaster or a rangeman.

>>17950344
g-shock alternative: https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t0914204605110.html
cheap chronometer: https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t0064081105700.html
very good deals on Bucherers: https://www.ashford.com/brand/carl-f-bucherer.html?gender=MEN

>>17950369
I wanted a Bucherer when I saw John Wick had it but it's way too expensive for what it is and it's disproportional as fuck on most models. Pretty much the entire lineup on that site looks like random mall shitters a la Orient or Citizen.

>>17950369
>g-shock alternative:
Actually looks good.

>>17950334
>meets the classic "dress watch" criteria
>clear plastic case
Really?

>>17950367
>>17950369
I find g-shock (and similar styling) to be just so busy and kinda ugly. I can see the appeal as like an everything watch you might wear camping and all that though
>cheap chronometer
>very good deals on Bucherers
I do like these. The Bucherers are quite a bit more than the $500 but i'd like one of those blue ones.

>>17950378
>just so busy
I kind of like this particular esthetic gshocks have. I also like their toughness, because I'm not a careful person. I mean, my watch hits the wall 2 or 3 times a day at least. I also NEVER take off the watch.

Are there any good digital watches not made by casio or timex?

>>17949966
Try to filter them by size first. If you are a wristlet, that should really narrow down tour search.
Also, for Vostok, consider the following:
Acrylic crystal isn't so bad, and, in my opinion, it's a better option compared to mineral glass. It has a nice matte hue that's very hard to imitate. Scratches will ruin the fun though. Usual wear-and-tear scratches are easy to remove with polywatch, but deeper scratches can be permanent.
Accuracy can be adjusted within seiko-tier parameters, but QC really is a problem.
For a bezel, there are dozens of alternatives (vostok has a huge aftermarket scene), they are rather easy to swap and doing mods is general one of the fun things about owning a Vostok. And it's not always mentioned, but Vostoks have friction fit bezels. That means that you won't get nice one-directional clicks like with Casio or other modern divers.

>>17950286
https://www.jomashop.com/citizen-attesa-perpetual-gmt-eco-drive-blue-dial-mens-watch-cb0215-18l.html
https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/CB0215-18L.html

>>17950382
Marathon ADANAC GPD: https://windycitywatchcollector.com/shop/wristwatch/marathon-watches/marathon-adanac-watch/

I can't decide between 2 watches

Tissot PRX or Seiko Presage

If I go for the PRX is it necessary to get the Powermatic

also are these meme watches

>>17950396
I don't understand the hype behind automatic PRX. The original was quartz.

>>17950396
Ah yes the Tossit "PRX Milojko" for the most distinguished gaseous gentlemen.

And the Seiko "I can't believe it's not Seiko" "Totally better than a Seiko" Seiko for $1.5k which could get you 15 Seikos.

>>17950399
>PRX Milojko
kek

>>17950399
>for $1.5k
Cocktail times are around 350, Sharp edge is 1k.

>>17950405
Sorry I thought you were talking about the Presages worth wearing not something that's exactly the same as a $50 Orient used to be a few years ago.

>>17950412
Ah i see, you did this on purpose.

any good low budget smartwatch?

>>17950396
yep, those are memes. this $239 greasemaster, however, is a king shitter.

>>17950025
impossible that the duro looked ok on a 6.5" wrist, unless you are looking at your wrist with Indian perspective. If you ARE a pajeet then go for it. Only us, watch thread guys on /fa/, and the few people who have to look at you when you leave your house, will think you are stupid

>>17950396
35mm PRX with pearl dial is probably the most effay watch you can get under $1000. It's like Rolex Oyster Perpetual had a baby with AP Royal Oak. Even if someone told me this is $2000 I would believe.

>>17950295

Unironically based. Godspeed, Casio chad!

Wow this is an active thread thanks for the help!!
>>17950398
I watched one video where I was told I'd be making the worst mistake of my life if I were to get the quartz movement (which I might do anyway considering its $500 cheaper) (NZD)
>>17950420
Don't even get me started on this brand

my mate who is convinced he is a pro at watches (owns only FOSSIL brand) told me Armani watches are almost as good as it gets and when I told him its got cheap internals he told me I didn't know what I was talking about

He thinks $500 (NZD) is an "expensive" watch

>>17950434
ahh that is really attractive
I haven't seen this colour unfortunately

>>17950442
>I watched one video where I was told I'd be making the worst mistake of my life if I were to get the quartz movement
Never trust someone who is making videos about watches recommendations. They are either salesmen or insane or both.

>>17950442
>was told I'd be making the worst mistake of my life if I were to get the quartz movement
Funny way to say the best decision of your life

>>17950434
If it didn't have a basedmatic 80 it'd be an instant buy

>>17950396
I'd say they are meme watches to an extent but if they're your style go for what you like there is reason they are popular. The presage has a ton of variety. The prx less so but I think they can be really good everyday office watches and can be dressy as well.

>>17950442

Not that anon, but as he said: the original is quartz so its totally bonkers to get the automatic. Moreover, the Powermatic 80 movement is half plastic anyway which means that its cheaper to buy a new one than to get it serviced - a problem you likely won't have with the reliability of the quartz. Last, the sunburst colours on the quarts models look much better in real life because the indices on the waffle pattern look very cheap and, in the wrong light, are illegible. Not to say the quartz is without its faults, but for 400eu its a bargain. If all else fails, just but the citizen tsuyosa - it's a third of the price less and normies cannot tell the difference to begin with.

>>17949907
desu unless you have at least two Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chimes and some Graff Diamond watches you're a socially crippled screen addicted poorfag incel manlet chinlet shut-in that can't lift and is objectively broke just like their dime-store "luxury" brands (especially Rolex)

>>17950462
>He got the poorfag non engraved version
Lol lmfao kek etc

>>17950434
>35mm
Is he buying it for his girlfriend?

>>17950459
very good advice

very appreciated!

>>17950471
It's okay they making 40mm for fatties too no reason to be upset.

>>17950419
https://www.citizenwatch.com/us/en/product/JX2010-55E.html

Why can't Citizen produce a good design without it being an automatic or a $3000 watch?
I just want something like picrel with a movement that I don't have to reset each week.

>>17950484
Your tsuyosa though?

>>17950491
>Your tsuyosa though?
Ah forgot this was auto only

>>17950491
>that I don't have to reset each week.
>posts watch with shitomatic +/- 45 per day movement.

>>17950484
Just get an ecodrive

>>17950491
Looks like shit. >>17950484 is much better.

I don't get why you didn't just buy a SARX/SARB a few years ago when they were $250, that's the best Seiko and looks exactly like that Citizen except better.

>>17950491
>>17950492
Same problem indeed. Even more infuriating given that the quartz PRX is not even performing poorly.

>>17950503
There is no ecodrive that looks like the NB1050 without getting to The Citizen price range, that's the point of my post.

>>17950508
Just buy a San martin

>>17950505
>I want a quartz
>You should have bought an auto Seiko, Anon
I don't care about the brand, give me something that's decent quality, solar and looks like that and I'll buy it.

>>17950513
Yeah The Citizen is your only option

>>17950512
What the hell are you smoking, if I wanted an auto I'd just buy the Citizen I have posted.

>>17950518
Grans Seiko is literally the meme of an autist using a phone to light up their watch so they can tell the time at night.

>no lume

>>17950518
Awful.
Who would buy this? Who would spend $1000.- on something like that?

>>17950518
And for this one we use Chinese cum dried over the finest Tokugawa parchment. The Chinaman is jerked off by a Japanese fellow of course so it still counts as MADE IN JAPAN.

>>17950442
>I'd be making the worst mistake of my life if I were to get the quartz
That’s retarded
Auto PRX is not a pinnacle of Swiss matchmaking, it’s a cheap mass-produced movement with plastic parts
Also, quartz PRXs have more attractive dials

>>17950518
Looks pretty good, desu.

>>17950518
>>17950526
samefag

>>17950518
Based

>>17950522
>using a phone to light up their watch so they can tell the time at night
Based

>>17950527
No, just two fags.

>>17950383
I heard that dabbling some silicone grease on the stems/crowns will keep them from corroding. Meranom also apparently offers a QC check with every purchase to filter out lemons, but I've heard that some duds still make it through time to time.

I was looking at the nomos lux and I really can't tell who would want that. For all the real estate it has on the wrist you think it would do more and then the price point doesn't make any sense. The website is always sold out it seems but I can't really find anyone talking about it anywhere.

Very odd.

>>17950522
Such is the essence of the power move: you wear a watch knowing that you're not supposed to care what time it is when enjoying yourself during the night.

is grand seiko the new rolex?

>>17950518
>Perfect watch doesn't exis-

>>17950596
lolno

>>17950596
>is grand seiko the new rolex?
Whoretadello, is that you?

is invicta pro diver ok ?

what's the cheapest watch that can show a chronometer grade time (excluding cheating via receiving external signals of any kind)

>>17950596
Although both are equally expensive Rolex is more of a "alpha" male watch which used to insert dominance in the room. GS kind of has a bit more "intellectual" appeal in my opinion. For confident self-made men who don't need to show off and prove anything to anyone.

>>17950617
Tissot just put out a dress watch looking thing that's a chronometer for I think $800.

>>17950619
So alpha males aren't interested in Seiko. Got it.

>>17950619
Well, yes. Rolex is for men who are interested in things like girls, sports, cars, and other mainstream markers of success.
Grand Seiko is a little more subtle. The Grand Seiko gentleman can speak to the subtleties of anime and K-pop. He isn't interested in things like being popular with women.

NEW THREAD WHEN?

I have a skinny wrist and little knowledge of brands and models. I've tried this Casio MTP-V001D-7BUDF and it fits well with me, is there any similar watch in size and price that I should consider?

>>17950634
so get a Rolex. Noted

>>17950583
1. it's precious metal and
2. you're paying for the german decoration which is golden chatons, blued screws, glashutte striping, 3/4 main plate with good anglage, and a hand engraved balance cock (GO will charge you a lot more for an uglier movement and Lange will charge you more to even get in the door)

>>17950643
What's the price range? Less than 10 dollars?

/fa/ I need your help. I'm looking for a watch brand/subbrand/line that had a name that was Greek or Roman inspired. I saw it in a tiktok video and am pretty sure it was made by one of the big Japanese manufacturers.

>>17950702
G-Shock

>>17950702
Blue Presage

>>17950688
Nice thank you I couldn't really wrap my head around it because on one hand it's unique design but outside of that I didn't really get the other selling points.

>>17950434
>>17950454
really nice but yup that fugly name and text does it in for me. the nivida or the twelve are good alternatives.

>>17950505
>SARB
it looks nice from pictures but it is massive. extremely thick and makes it looked oversized. just like GS but i guess that's why it's called the "baby GS"

>>17950599
>rounded edges
almost everything about grand seiko looks cheap except for their dials desu

>>17950718
>38 by 11.5 is massive and extremely thick
get real, dumbass

>>17950702
Phoibos

>>17950739
The new meta is 2mm thick solar powered watches, anon.

>>17949621
>gaylex

>>17949621
holy BASED

Baked a new bread, Frens:

>>17950763
>>17950763
>>17950763

GO GO GO!!!!

>>17950518
Very sexy, what is the colour?

>>17950522
>>17950523
>>17950524
>>17950527
BitterAnon got triggered hard.

Any Omega Chads seizing the day ? Another day another deal to close. Coffee is hot/Seamaster on rubber for a change/I am thinking it is deal closing time

>>17950596
Rolex is the soil of the watch industry, the alpha and omega, the thing which your are born from and shall return to in time
it's inevitable, inescapable, it's eternal