/fa/ - Fashion

>he bought a microbrand watch

Does tissot as a brand generally put good lume on their watches?

>>18066125
This watch confuses me. What are the complications?

>>18066121
Anicorn watch has waifus too.

>>18066127
Not many

>>18066125
>>18066104
I want vacheron because of trump they are
based as fuck picrel or the 35.5mm one. has to be gold

How do I choose between Rolex, Omega, Grand Seiko and G-Shock MR-G?

>>18066138
It has a 4th hand, is that for a second time zone? Is the am/pm indicator for the second time zone?

>>18066145
By just buying a rolex.

>>18066121
>GS wearers likes prostitution and sex tourism
This pretty much all I am getting from whoretadello.

>>18066141
Maybe I'm just poor and gay buy the calendar watches that use pointers rather than disks don't do anything for me.

>>18066121
>>18066148
why did japan let him in though?

>>18066148
Don't acknowledge him anymore, maybe if he stops getting replies he'll go away.

>>18066153
If what my veteran co-workers implied is correct Japan has a lot of prostitutes especially around Osaka.

>>18066141
>>18066146
This the 35.5mm that I want

GM-B2100AD-2

>>18066163
That's got a decent aura to it ngl.

>>18066162
why dont you get the quartz version, sissy

>>18066168
kek what if there was a 36-7mm is that acceptable? I like it because it has diamonds i want something that shines give me an alternative

>>18066145
For fucks sake, are /fa/ggots so clueless you don't know how to use the weighted sum model?

>>18066189
u mean like .60 * based + .40 * redpilled = final score?

Best watch ever made is this one for a promo for MIB II

But it's 600+ dollars ;3;

The only good looking Rolex is Datejust.

Day 2 of owning a stainless moonswatch. It died overnight and I had to twist the crown like 50 times to get it going again. Swatch QC is abysmal these days.

thoughts?

>>18066225
What's the power reserve? Mine is 5 days

Seiko 5 stealth mode SRPJ09K1
39.4mm
Based or finna cringe?

https://files.catbox.moe/stt4qe.mp4

>>18066230
I swear dude it's like 50 hours or something and you have to twist the crown every time to get it moving. Swatch quartz are garbage.

>>18066104
Opinions on Swatch?

>>18066245
Annoying that they can't really be repaired.
Some of their older models were kino

>>18066225
Ok I think it.s because your version has a mechanical battery, meaning the battery inside has a spring and some gears.
Yeah, I know.
It's a really cheap way to cut corners by using the same shitty leftover steel from making the case instead of sourcing high-quality chemical to make a real electric battery. And it's really shitty of your Swatch AD not to have told you he was selling you the inferior version. I'd say you should go back and ask to have the price difference between your cheap version and a genuine Moonswatch refunded.
The fact that Swatch is doing THIS instead of the USB-C charged Moonswatch fans have been asking for is baffling.

>>18066245
Throwaway plastic garbage, would be tolerable if it wasn't so overpriced

Oh well!
Only because it's a VC Edition.

>>18066104
>>18066109
>>18066125
>VC Edition.
The Overseas is NOT a Vacheron Constantin, anon. It's a Richemont shitter with "Vacheron Constantin" written on it. Might as well be a Baume & Mercier or an IWC.
Pic related is an actual Vacheron Constantin.
>B-B-B-B-BUT IT'S SO SMALL AND OLD, I ONLY LIKE 42MM STAINLESS STEEL SPORTS WATCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah well I guess you don't like Vacheron Constantin then.

>>18066268
>42mm
Could never be an IWC, it's missing an entire centimeter.

>>18066271
Every once in a while I go to Watchprosite.com/IWC to look at all these grotesque oversized Richemont shitters.

Imagine going to a shoe store and say
>YEAH HI I'M A SIZE 43 BUT I'D LIKE TO BUY A PAIR OF SIZE 48 CAUSE I'M A REAL MANLY MAN AND NOT ONE OF THOSE SISSY TRANNY FAGGOT ALEX JONES TALKED ABOUT LAST NIGHT!!

>>18066272
>I WILL NOT WEAR THAT JACKET IN SIZE MEDIUM EVEN THOUGH THE FIT IS PERFECT, GIVE ME THE SIZE XXXL AAAAAAAAAH MUCH BETTER

>>18066274
>WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE LUGS ARE OVERHANGING???!! BUT IT'S AN ANUAL CALENDAR, YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HOROLOGY REEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>18066272
Just how large is that watch to have lugs hanging off the wrist of a guy with fatty hands like that?

>>18066276
>TO ME THE REVERSO IS THE EPITOME OF ELEGANCE!!!! HERE'S A PIC OF MY DUOFACE, IT'S ONLY 48MM LUG TO LUG BUT DRESS WATCHES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SMALL

>>18066277
46,5mm and 15mm thick
For a basic time only watch.

>>18066276
>you don't understand, they're big because they're pilot watches just like in WWII!
>shiny dial annual calendar

>Loosest microadjust setting is too loose
>Next tab down is too tight

>>18066292
use the loosest setting and put a piece of cardboard on the inside of the clasp

>>18066317
Or you know... buy a watch that fits your wrist?

>>18066116
Seethe, sluts

>>18066268
Hey anon what about the 35.5mm vc

>files.catbox.moe

>>18066119
They're not known for their lume.

>>18066266
You're actually still here? Neat.

>>18066323
Ghastly.

>>18066326
Same shit. Why do people even like the Overseas is a mystery to me.
>GUYS I'VE GOT AN IDEA, THE VACHERON LOGO IS THE MALTESE CROSS RIGHT? LET'S PUT IT ON THE BEZEL AND THE BRACELET!!!
This specific kind of watches is all about stupid gimmicks.
>screws on the Royal Oak's bezel
>ears on the Nautilus case
That's beyond cringe if you ask me.

Also that whole "integrated stainless steel blue dial sports watch" trend has been overplayed. When brands like Tissot and Christopher Ward are joining the party you know it's time to leave.

Vacheron = gold dress watches only. That's their DNA.
You want a stainless steel sports watch? Just get a Rolex.

>>18066333
>Vacheron = gold dress watches only
Imagine, just IMAGINE for a second not rating their complications.

>>18066336
You mean the ones JLC made for them?
Vacheron has always been a case maker. They're the swiss Cartier.

>>18066336
I can't imagine it. Too impossible, really.

>>18066345
>Beyond retarded post

>>18066350
>unironically posting a bloated Richemont shitter
Yuck.

I'll make it easy for you, tasteless niggers:
Everything made between the 1920s and 1996 is JLC movements
Everything made after 1996 is Richemont turning VC into a sad Patek cope.

What would anon call pic related?

>>18066367
Simple, clean

>>18066359

30 days now lads.
+4 seconds

>>18066371
>no argument
Another win for me.

>>18066367
First VC’s attempt at making a Nautilus/RO cope.
It was a huge commercial failure and now Richemont is trying to retcon it as a 70s icon.

>>18066384
lol casios have more accurate quartz in their 15€ watches

>>18066141
What does VC have to do with Trump?

>>18066401
He wore one (read : his personnal shopper got one for him)

>>18066402
I’ve only seen him with the flimsy gold dainty watch.

Octo

>>18066391
>First VC’s attempt at making a Nautilus/RO cope.
It was actually the second. Picrel is the first. It was an even bigger flop.

>>18066409
The whole bezel and dial look misaligned.

>>18066395
Holy btfo. How will whoretadello recover from this lmfao kek????

Better than a Cartier Tank

>>18066323
>Z

Zesty??

>>18066463
sloppy design

>>18066469
>oh no whitepace im going fucking insaaaane

>>18066469
>autist either sees things or doesn't know what a shadow is

>>18066471
That's ok, sloppy is good enough for you.
It must feel good to have lower standards.

>>18066473
>low IQ doesn't realize that it's about blank spaces and unused dial real estate

Now let's see Cartier's dial.

>>18066477
>lower IQ doesn't realize that a higher IQ can't even conceive of something as retarded as claiming that blank spaces are "sloppy design"

>>18066481
You are not high IQ and you don't know shit about design and composition.
The use of blank and full spaces is what create focus.

>>18066463
Case is nice. Basically a Cartier Tank Normale homage (the superior Tank).

Nasty fucking shitters itt lmfao

>>18066483
You are a sad and lonely person, unloved, failed, ignored.

>>18066485
It is not an homage, actually. Rectangular watches with that design had existed long before the Tank, and Longines is one of the oldest watch brands in the world.

>this guy is responsible for the "style and heritage" at Richemont Constantin
Disgusting.

>>18066491
You are low IQ and you are projecting your failure in this thread.

>>18066494
Longines is the Longchamp of watches.
Cartier is the Hermès of watches.

If you don't have multi-generational wealth you won't get it.

>>18066500
Hilarious cope

>>18066503
Everybody "get it" anon.
Another way of saying it is
>Longines poor
>Cartier rich

>>18066510
there you go

>>18066503
>>18066510
>>18066512
That's EXACTLY the point you fucking braindead vacuum-retards. It's better because it is AS GOOD AS, but CHEAPER THAN.

Eat shit and die, you fucking NPCs plague.

>>18066517
Don't get mad poorfag, but i don't think it's a good alternative to Cartier.
When Longines prices were around 700€ or whatever, then ok it was a good budget alternative.
But now their pricepoint is way too high for what it is, they are competing against entry level Cartier.

Tried the sapphire one for the first time. Fuck I didn't think I'd like it that much...
Guess I'm gonna be a Speedy dweeb now. It's over Subbros.

>>18066522
Lol

>>18066521
You don't even understand it's a vintage piece and you offend other anons, you're embarrassing yourself.

>>18066521
Not him, but entry level Cartier is super overpriced I thought? Like, unless you're a normalfag who cares about branding, it's not worth it and one should rather look into Cartier at higher price points.

>>18066395
ahchually it's + or - 15s

>>18066477
>and unused dial real estate
lol like the center half of virtually any circular dial?

>>18066478
long jeans is better or this one >>18066485

>>18066522
Tacymeters are so pointless though. At least a diving bezel can be useful for timing random things

>>18066536
Pointless is not the tachymeter per se, but the tachymetric bezel. You don't need to rotate the scale, so it can just be printed on the edge of the dial. The moonwatch is a retards watch.

>>18066536
I'm not gonna get much use out of the tachy bezel of course but it looks beautiful in conjunction with the dial and it is an integral part of the iconic design after all. I was hoping I could see the new white one but that one was sold out for a few months unfortunately.

How overblown is the consensus that if you wear an expensive watch to a major city you're going to get your wrist hacked off by thieves? I know when I go to a major city I'm almost always wearing a jacket with sleeves that cover my wrist when I'm walking around, so unless someone sits down at dinner with me when I take my jacket off I don't know bow anybody would even know ehat watch I'm wearing.

>>18066562
that's exactly how they find their targets. the staff will give them tips

>>18066562
Is it cold year-round where you are or something?

>>18066565
What kind of third world country do you live in?

>>18066587
Not all year, but for a lot of it. Even if it wasn't I'd likely be wearing a long shirt. If I was that worried about it I could just keep my sleeves rolled down.

>>18066593
Grim

>I eco drive

>>18066562
Only an issue if you wear gaudy shite. Wear a Sinn and nobody will notice.

>>18066589
london?

>>18066596
What'd grim about it?

>>18066601
It's not in the context of just expensive watches, it's about blingy recognizable watches with high resale value like pepsis and daytonas.

>>18066650
Deserved for wearing either of those ugly beasts

>>18066589
any large city in Europe or North America…?

>>18066669
>America
Nah, I have my rootin' tootin' gun for that.

>>18066670
in New York? I think not

>>18066562
Isnt like 99% of the reason you niggers where watches is to show it off?

>>18066658
Vut it's not going to happen in the first place though, that's the thing.

>>18066562
if you're going to the largest seediest night clubs in crime infested cities wearing iced out $100k watches worn by instagram famous athletes and getting "bottle service" at the most prominent table in the club and hang out with a lot of escorts and other marginal characters you barely know, then there's a slight risk

if you're a normal /fa/ggot who splurged on a stainless steel $6k mall watch and wore it on "date night" at mccormick & schmicks with some chlamydia girl you met on tinder, it's an absolute non-issue and you desperately need to touch grass before you end up shooting your dick off with a gun you bought because of daily mail articles

>>18066700
I'm carrying a handgun whether I'm wearing an ALS or a timex, so that's not a factor.

>>18066708
good for you

>>18066159
is it 15mm thick?!

>>18066735
I got that exact model delivered yesterday. Fucking love how sleek it is.

Talk me out of getting the 38mm Murph. It looks perfect.

>>18066737
Based. Welcome to the club.

>>18066748
It was your pics that brought it to my attention, glad to be on board!

I kind of like it, never thought I'd consider a NH35 microshitter

>>18066522
The new bracelet is based.

Which products do you use to clean your bracelets?

>>18066757
Dish soap, water, and a soft brush? Why would you need more?

>>18066757
Simple green

>want a G-shock screwback
>costs 200 more than it's identical counterpart
It's not THAT much money for a good watch I know but it's just hard to justify for what seems to me to be a basic difference

>>18066159
this is the exact context i can imagine someone wearing a (grand) Seiko.

>metal band
Unless you are a woman this should be impossible for you

>>18066359
and I'll make it even more simple for (you):
VC has not been relevant since 1956 so it's a moot point whether or not it's jlc or some other richemont slop.

>>18066323
GOOD MARNING SARS

>much prefer how leather straps look
>always feel too bulky to wear compared to a slim bracelet

>>18066737
Congrats!

>>18066127
Are you retarded? Date wheel and am/pm indicator
That it

Im looking for a quartz watch
>budget
Around 200$
>type
Rectangular. Date
>bracelet
Any leather

>>18066903
What is the 4th hand?

>>18066930
It's a GMT hand. Hence the AM/PM indicator.

>>18066927
swr049 052
snkp23

or the woman one cos smoller

>>18066934
There are no gmt markers and if it were a 24 hour hand am/pm would be pointless. So it's a 2nd 12 hour hand?

Sorry, which of us is supposed to be the retard again?

First watch over $200

>>18066945
At least he's honest

New teddy kino out https://youtu.be/YsVK5p2bO6w

>>18066953
Extremely based desu.

>>18066953
Very nice. I'll own one someday...

>>18066333
hmm you actually made sense here okay if im buying a sports watch im just going to buy a rolex daytona

>>18066700
Good post.

>>18066735
Meh cognac next to a meh watch. It all fits together I suppose.

>>18066953
Very nice!

>>18066953
piece of shit

Went to the vintage watch fair today.
Walking in, I could feel the SOVL return to my body.
A whole bunch of shitters, some overpriced gear, loads of vintage metal bracelets I didn't need.
Almost bought a 50s Vulcain but the alarm didn't work and I don't know anything about the calibers so I'm not fixing that. Oh well.
Highly recommend these sort of events to everyone. The prices are good and checking stuff in person is always worth it.

>>18067026
Post full collection please

Afternoon everyone.

>>18067039
what a disgusting >>18067030

Looking for a good wristlet-friendly automatic chronograph with decent water resistance. Can't decide between the slightly-rare sapphire version of the speedy reduced, or the new Carrera glassbox. If the latter had a bracelet I'd probably go for it. Unfortunately the new speedy 38 is too thick. Any other good options, Zenith maybe?

>>18067040
Seikobros thrive on your hate.

Post controversial opinions about watches.

>>18067059
Mechanical watches of all kinds are pointless given the accuracy of inexpensive quartz.

>>18067037
Soon™

>>18067039
Evenin', Red.

>>18067059
California dials are nice.

>>18067059
Tachymeters are pointless and ruin the dials.

Hello fellow autists

>>18067056
also on government assistance.

>>18067117
Why not Swiss mechanical watch Tissot Powermatic 80?

>>18067138
I bought this one for my gf

>>18067124
What of it?

>>18067059
I don't understand people that buy ten different watches that all cost $100-500, especially when they're the same kind of watch (divers specficially), one nice watch that you really like is way better

Pretty much every mechanical chronograph under $10,000 is too thick and bulky

41mm is perfectly acceptable for a datejust and fills out the wrist better if you're not a total wristlet

Ceramic bezels don't look as good as aluminum ones

G shocks look bad

Some richard milles look cool

NATO straps look and feel bad

Daytonas should never ever ever have a leather strap

If you wear a consumer-tier watch (bulova, citizen, seiko, casio, etc) there is no point posting it in this thread because anybody can get it at any time and there's nothing rare or expensive about it

>>18067117
Favourite monster?

>>18067117
Based, do you wear them depending on mood or day of the week?

>>18067059
Tudor makes one good watch in a million different styles and then a bunch of other bad watches nobody likes

>>18067174
>If you wear a consumer-tier watch (bulova, citizen, seiko, casio, etc) there is no point posting it in this thread because anybody can get it at any time and there's nothing rare or expensive about it
I'd rather see any of those over boring ass rolexes. Datejust is the only good model btw.

Drink up, naggers

>>18066663
What's going on with this guy?

>>18067194
why? all consumer grade watches look the same

look at any given cheap citizen vs a bulova vs a seiko and tell me there's a discernable difference

>>18067197
Basado

>>18067059
Most are not good looking.

>>18067054
Thicker watches are better. That's how you know it's quality.. it has more heft than silly thin watches.

The watchbox is finally full and I am released from the chains of consumerism now that I have purchased a Speedmaster. I need no more watches.

>>18067175
The gen 3 in black. it is perfect.

>>18067230
Congrats anon, you can finally ascend now.

>>18067230
Get rid of the lighters and buy yourself a nice Rolex.

>>18067249
not very hot take, but I've become increasingly anti-Rolex... It's one of those things where a couple of years ago I would have jumped on a Explorer or an Oyster, but now I just see the brand as false-exclusivity for hypebeasts and speculators.

You can walk into any Omega Boutique or AD and buy nearly all of their models at any time, having to get on a list to buy an entry-level Stainless Explorer is just silly, and the fact that Rolex plays into it just irks me.

Great watches, great history. but I just don't want to be associated with the brand anymore.

>>18067257
beyond based

>>18067080
wtf dude, I was going to ask about this watch today. How do you like it?

What do you guys think about it?

>>18067230
How small is that longines in the middle?

>>18067257
>sour grapes

>>18067292
It's surprisingly restrained considering it's a Bulova.

>>18067302
it looks great
The second's hand sweep is just amazing

>>18067303
Yes it is. Just wish they didn't make their watches so obscenely big.

>>18067308
this is another one that I saw. But both you posted are quite wearable, no? They don't look too big for you. maaaaaaybe the lugs on the second one, even if that

>>18066663
Why is he chewing?

>>18067294
34mm. Same as the Tissot bumper crosshair next to it.

>>18067230
>C, B, A, A, B, D
>C, A, B, B, C

3.4GPA not bad

>>18067310
The Precisionist is 43mm. It's on the very limit on how big I can wear a watch. The strap it came with was pretty underwhelming, so I got a better one, which did wonders for both the look and fit of the watch.

>>18067319
Sorry 2.8 I'm dumb

>>18067319
>3.4

I'll take it. I think the only thing I'd add would be a Grand Seiko/Omega Aqua Terra "sportswatch" for a couple more tenths.

>>18066669
Maybe LA and NYC because of their gun laws but anywhere else you're liable to get piped. My friend works in the watch business in Miami and is a hyper autist about crime and never mentions watch robberies, just inebriated nigs in their slingshots.

>>18067346
>Grand Seiko
That would not be an improvement unless it had a hi-beat automatic.

Hey guys I need advice. My nephew who is 14 is going into high school next year so for a graduation gift I got him cologne. I suggested to my parents that they get him a watch. What are some good starter non-expensive watches that would be good for him. I'm thinking $150-$200 or under maybe up to $250. Also a metallic band so he can wear it everyday. While he isn't a watch guy now if he becomes one I would like it to be a watch he isn't embarrassed to have if he becomes a watch guy. So maybe a Seiko or a Citizen?

>>18067230
>I am released from the chains of consumerism
Post your fountain pen collection

>>18067363
Would you be okay buying secondhand, or do you want something brand new?

>>18067363
>high school next year so for a graduation gift I got him cologne
Lol. Hopefully he knows restraint.
But yeah Citizen or Seiko solar just so he never has to care about it, sapphire ideally so he can beat it up and still wear it but that's hard for under 200.

>>18067054

IWC Pilot 41 chrono is barely thinner but has 100m water resistance and a steel bracelet. Might save some money and look at the new Tissot PR516 which is really compact at 41mm across and 13.7mm thick but its manual wind (did you mean automatic or just not quartz?). If you really want something thin you might have to go quartz and get something like an Oceanus that's under 10mm thick.

>>18066700
this is insanely autistic but not untrue. although i think entry tier rolexes would be on the table too

>>18067230
when are you gonna get your first nice one?

>>18067373
>Would you be okay buying secondhand, or do you want something brand new?
I think I would prefer new, just because I'm very nervous about getting screwed with a secondhand purchase and it is going to be a gift.
>>18067375
>sapphire
Does that refer to the 'glass' on the faceplate? I don't really know much about watches. Is that called the crystal?

>>18067391
>Does that refer to the 'glass' on the faceplate? I don't really know much about watches. Is that called the crystal?
Yeah. Standard/cheap is mineral glass which scratches pretty easily. Sapphire is basically scratchproof but at a higher price bracket

>>18067396
hmm... yeah he is somewhat clumsy and a teenager so sapphire might be a good call thanks.

>>18066735
>>18066748
Consistently Based, as always.

>>18067373
>>18067375
Are there any significant negative things about the Seiko SUR525 or SUR527 you know about? It's battery powered, but does have a sapphire crystal and I think is more suited to my nephew's style since it isn't very gawdy, and has a clean look to it.

>>18067446
People like those Seikos and i've considered one. Boring which is fine for first watch, but a bit shiny and dressy which a teenager might be awkward about.
Potentially too big for a kid, potentially shitty bracelet.

>>18067460
>Potentially too big for a kid,
He's already over 6ft at 14 so I feel like it would fit him.
>potentially shitty bracelet.
Yeah I had a hard time finding information on the bracelet itself either from the Seiko website or from Amazon. I was hoping to find the length of the band so I could make sure it would fit him, but what else should I watch out for?

>>18067363
Timex Marlin. These moon phase ones are attractive.

>>18067470
Does Timex have a good reputation as being a reliable watch maker like Seiko and Citizen? That does look like something I think he might like style-wise.

>>18067470
Here are the recommended items amazon says to bundle with this watch. Interesting selection. Do the phases of the moon matter in Muslim religious practices?

>>18067473
Timex has been around for forever and make durable, cheap watches. The Marlin line has been very well reviewed. These moon phase ones are like brand new, so not many reviews about them specifically yet.

The Chronograph is also pretty attractive. Looks like you can get them for $140ish on Amazon.

>>18067478
I see that some of them have a country of origin as the Philippines, is that ok? I thought most people preferred Japan or Switzerland for quality watches.

>>18067363
Get him some entry level mall shitter like Longines or Tudor, lower than that and you're fucking him.

>>18066405
Sotirios Bulgaris

Did your watch automatically adjust to summer-time? Mine did.

>>18067301
Indeed them forcing the hermes game sour all their watches.

Unironic question. Met a girl yesterday at an Arcade, she's a friends friend so he invited her too. Anyway we started talking a bit. The casual stuff. She is quiet, a bit shy and has that bittersweet smile that's easy to fall in love with.
During the karaoke part, she picked, obviously, an anime song. And when she started singing, the rest of us (3 people at this point, most had left already because it was around 11:30PM) just looked at each other in amazement and awe, and that's where I, sadly, started to fall in love with her.
(One of the better amateur voices I've ever heard.)
On our way to the train, I was talking to my friend about Jesus, and she overheard the discussion and asked me, semi-excited, if I am Christian. I said, yes BUT- She said that she's Christian too. I asked her what kind of? Catholic, Orthodox--? She said she's going to a Baptist church. I guess Samaritan? And then we talked a bit about jesus and other religions. Maybe 10 minutes. She invited me today to go drink coffee and talk about bible verses at 3PM and later at 5PM go to the service together. I said yes, I'd love to.
Later my friend told me that she is "too healthy" for me and that we are not a good fit. We are too different and, the church to which I'm going today, her father is the Pastor. But it's been a very long time since I met an actually decent and nice girl. I guess I want to give it a shot. Very slowly and not forceful.
So my question, I got two watches, one with a white dial, stainless case and a stainless bracelet and the other with a black case, black dial and black leather-y strap. What do I wear to the meet and church today?

>tl;dr
>meet girl
>she christian
>invites me to church
>I have two watches, white and black
>which one do I wear?

>>18067554
put the leather strap on the white dial watch and wear that.

>>18067554
White dial every time. Full black isn't very dressy.

>>18067373
>>18067375
>>18067460
>>18067470
I appreciate the input guys. My parents wound up going with this one, pic related (Seiko 525). I like that the brand is viewed as reliable and that the crystal is sapphire so it should be a bit more resistant to scratches. Perhaps my nephew will now strive to grow up into a dapper young gentleman instead of just a pokemon card collector.

>>18067554
>>So my question, I got two watches, one with a white dial, stainless case and a stainless bracelet and the other with a black case, black dial and black leather-y strap. What do I wear to the meet and church today?
What brands and models retard?

>>18067558
Wish I had a leather strap. That's my concern rn, the bracelet. Maybe it's not a good fit for church. And I was wearing the white watch yesterday. Showed it too her too lol.
>>18067559
What if the rest of my outfit is full black too? Oh I can combine the white watch with white shoes. That's it.

>>18067567
I don't want to lie to you so it's better if I don't say anything. But I don't want to ignore you either. So here's your (you).

>>18067554
why don't you tell us what watches they are instead of telling us the color of the dials?

>>18066145
It depends on the function and social context the watch will perform. Best way to start would be try on as many models as you can and see what sings to your heart. Good luck Fren!

>>18066167
Great pic, CredorAnon!

>>18066192
Stylish and fun!

>>18066225
I saw your post the other day but was too busy. Congrats Anon! Speedies are awesome, and absurdly reliable (though I've never owned a 3861 or any co-axial to date). Pic is my old 321; it has a step dial like yours!

>>18066384
That's an awesome rate!

>>18066522
I think Omega did a great job with the 3861s, though I will always have personal gripes about the design. The shortened lug length is better for the customer base (it'll look better on a larger variety of wrist sizes), the correction of the sub-second hashes is great, and the shortened pushers and slightly larger crown are great. While I like the step dial, I really do wish they brought back the long hour indices; it makes the dial look less squat. I'm not a fan of the SpeedmasterProfessional alignment in a straight style vs. the old pyramid style, and I think a ceramic bezel would have been ideal for the sapphire sandwich version while keeping an aluminium for the hesalite. The bracelet is comfy and looks great in both versions I think, and the new adjustable clasp is an excellent match. Admittedly, I've thought about getting one...I probably will if it makes it to the Moon again.

If you get one, post here and let us know how it performs.

>>18066536
>>18066538
I've used it for its function before at the track. But in daily life it's somewhat useless, agreed.

>>18066546
They should come in soon; I think it's just the release squeeze. I see tonnes of gold/green Speedies now, even though for a while they couldn't be found. Same with the green Seamasters. I don't think the white dial will be as rare as a Snoopy or the Ed White....give it time.

>>18067573
What the fuck kind of advice can anyone give you with that then?

>>18067587
Omega KING is back!
>>18067588
Well just saying. Is a white dialed stainless steele watch a better fit for church than an all black watch?

>>18067597
NO ONE KNOWS WITHOUT THE BRAND AND MODEL HOLY SHIT

>>18067598
the guy you're replying to doesn't want to reveal they're $20 timexes or something because he's embarrassed lol

>>18066562
I think it depends on how flashy you are and what area of town you're in. If you're a famous YouTuber who vlogs about expensive watches, you'll become even more of a target, so it's kind of a chicken-and-egg scenario. I've never had issues, but I don't flash my stuff around and to the average layman, my watches are not expensive or desirable in any way. If they were flashy, I'd have them under a sleeve, and I certainly wouldn't go into any rough areas wearing anything expensive. Anyway, no one wants Omegas....lol

>>18066953
Congrats Fren! How is it running?

>>18066899
Evening StilettoAnon! How are you?

>>18067033
Nice! In my city, the internet has ruined all...prices are awful now, with little chance of finding a 'hidden gem'.

>>18067039
Evening, Fren!

>>18067059
Pateks are ugly.

>>18067073
Disagree. My Zenith (granted, it's a pocket watch) is more accurate than nearly all autonomous quartz watches, and the way my watchmaker has tuned my 321, it'll beat out anything that isn't running less than a second per day. A great mechanical movement can beat a quartz, if it's regulated to your wearing habits.

>>18067117
Evening, Seikochad!

>>18067174
But what if they like it? It is a watch thread, after all...

>>18067197
No can do, HamiltonAnon...tomorrow is a long day, so gonna get sleep soon. How are you doing? Have a drink for me, will ya?

>>18067230
Congrats! You can join me on the river of contentment, floating away wearing what you want, when you want, all sized to you and ready.

>>18067554
White dial for sure. If you go black case, black dial and black leather, it might be too aggressive.

>>18067598
>>18067601
Well I'm sorry. You asked.

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>>18067603
I guess white dial.

>>18067605
bro...........

>>18067608
E malaka sorry, I didn't wanna say. Anyway I'm off now. Gotta catch a train. Thank you for your suggestion. I really don't wanna mess this up.

>>18067605
LMFAO fuck off moron.

>>18067597
Yup, for a moment. How are you Fren? What are you wearing on your wrist today?

>>18067605
Well, that changes everything. I still think GS for sure; remember, her church is her community, so if you're going there, you're supposed to make her look better in her choices of persons. You don't want to make her friends think she's gone crazy. Does that make sense? Her status is very important, especially in the church....hence, white birch.

Good luck, my friend. Just be yourself...either she'll love you for you, or you will lose early and not have to spend time pretending to be someone different for a long time. It's not easy loving...

>>18067605

>>18067614
Thanks for your kind a true words. I can always adapt very well without pretending to be someone else. I just hold back a bit more. And I actually believe that I met her for a reason. A nice, quiet Christian japanese girl that speaks english and shows interest in me? It feels like a trap. I'll do my best.

the man who killed /wt/

>>18067618
>a trap
It could be, but sometimes the only thing to do is to 'spring the trap' and see what happens. It's not like you're going to a place that will put you in serious danger, and I'd guess you can 'take care of yourself' if anything went down.

Eternity is so much larger than us...we're just moments in the cosmos, milliseconds on a clock. If she shows interest in you, cool. If you like her, cool.

One thing though to be wary about: conservative Christians in particular may appear to be interested in a man but in reality are just being friendly in a Christian way. In other words, it's easy to misinterpret kindness for interest. In the world we live in, it's VERY easy to misinterpret this because so many people are the opposite: selfish or self-absorbed.

Also, the way you describe the first meeting...I'll be honest man, it is very similar to a 'friend' situation that church girls acquire. Going to church is definitely not a date...it's more of a 'sharing the Love of Jesus' kind of comradery.

If I were to dare to give advice, I'd say just be reserved and make God the first priority when you meet up with her. Then, if all goes well, ask her out on a date (i.e. be clear with her that you are asking her out as a potential mate, and not as a friend). Then you'll have your answer as to if she's interested in you as a friend or as something more.

Sadly, you must spell it out for her, because she may not think that her attention to you is anything except Christian Fellowship, and she may interpret your willingness to go to church with her as the same. If you're interested in her romantically, you'll have to declare that early, or else your time and money may be wasted.

Good luck, my friend, and may God go with you.

>>18067626
>One thing though to be wary about: conservative Christians in particular may appear to be interested in a man but in reality are just being friendly in a Christian way. In other words, it's easy to misinterpret kindness for interest. In the world we live in, it's VERY easy to misinterpret this because so many people are the opposite: selfish or self-absorbed.

>Also, the way you describe the first meeting...I'll be honest man, it is very similar to a 'friend' situation that church girls acquire. Going to church is definitely not a date...it's more of a 'sharing the Love of Jesus' kind of comradery.

Yeah I'm old enough to know these things. And been living here for some time now to also know whenever it's kindness/politeness or actual interest. This time it feels like politeness, too. But you never know.
I will take it slowly, like you said. And worst case, I'll just have a church buddy.

>>18067623
Based

>>18067630
Then you'll be fine! I was a little worried at first. I've seen many young men misinterpret it, only to have their feelings hurt inadvertently. On the flip side, I've also encountered many Christian women who have herds of male (single) friends who do stuff for/with them, all hoping that eventually she'll choose one of them for a mate. It's...sad.

Anyway, good luck, and hope you can enjoy Easter Mass!

Are the watches running okay?

How does this retard not have one person IRL to talk about this retarded shit?

>>18067641
>you can't shitpost on 4chan while at the same time having a life outside of it
That's your mind on 4chan. Go out.

My niggas bust down with dem VVS. Finna go AP skelly

There was a qt chubby redhead working at quiet garden store and she glanced near my vintage casio dw1000 whike I was checking out. Should I wear my Seiko Presage the next time I go? It has the "matcha" dial so I think I can bring it up naturally in conversation by talking about tea

>>18067605
unfathomably based

>>18067603
18067033 #
>In my city, the internet has ruined all...prices are awful now, with little chance of finding a 'hidden gem'.
Yeah, I've seen the effect at specialized vintage dealers in the big city.
Good thing about that particular fair is that it's held by an association of watchmakers with a focus not on vintage but on antiques, so you'll find a bunch of wtchmakers trying to move some inventory of 50s and 60s watches, prewar pocket watches in really good shape, all the clock formats you could want, instead of a circlejerk of overpriced hype models.
Currently resisting the temptation of going back and grabbing something but I gotta think about my budget.

Note to all EuroAnons : there will be a similar event organized by some of the same people in september in Lille, northern France.

>>18067718
>Good thing about that particular fair is that it's held by an association of watchmakers with a focus not on vintage but on antiques, so you'll find a bunch of wtchmakers trying to move some inventory of 50s and 60s watches, prewar pocket watches in really good shape, all the clock formats you could want, instead of a circlejerk of overpriced hype models.
So worthless junk?

>>18067719
If you're gonna call a 1940s Roles Brancard, UG Compax, Breitling APA or an original Memovox worthless then yeah, I guess it was all junk.

>>18067626
Blud is foul for being a sex trafficker and going to church at the same time

>>18067603
kys

>>18067587
kys

>>18067638
>>18067626
kys

>>18067722
And you can get those for cheap? You're not just cherrypicking the shit that you can get online massively overpriced just like there?

>>18067735
The prices for these were much, much lower than what you'd usually found online, hence these being the examples instead of the sneedmeisters sold for 500 bucks less than their average price on Chrono24.
That and stuff that probably won't mean much to the average poster here because who cares about pocket watches anymore, but if you wanted some still very clean enamel, some portrait watches and a few complication pocket watches, the prices were quite good.
Because the sellers were somewhat vetted by the nature of the event already, the usual price-hikers weren't here.
You just had to sift through the boring dress Longines and Omegas, the old Tissots nobody cares about and a bunch of defunct brands quartz killed for a good reason, that were put here by sellers to pad their booth space. But there were some great deals to be made. These kind of events can be really good if you know some models well enough to assess them and haggle a bit. Hence recommending these kind of events, you never know what you can get.
And not having to deal with the costs and worries of shipping is a relief too.

>>18066990
whitu monki-pigu

Thoughts? I like the date window shape and the seconds hand, is what immediately stands out at first glance. Any info on what sort of movement these used?

>>18067805
Minute track doesn't match movement frequency. Into the bin.

>>18066990
Grand Seiko Chads... We LITERALLY can't stop winning.

>>18067815
Oh... yeah I think that would actually be something that bothered me a lot. Like when a cheap quartz movement doesn't hit the markers.

>>18067805
If you want a Blancpain like that then just get a Villeret.

>>18067805
Nice. Very classic. It's effectively Blancpain's answer to the Datejust in terms of a one-watch collection type. Sub-10mm thickness and 100m of water resistance makes it suitable for daily wear. Swap it out for a nice leather strap and it's a fine dress watch. Personally, I prefer the black dial version but I realize that white dials are more characteristic of Blancpains.

The movement is the 1150. It's a classic workhorse. It's tough enough that they use it in the Fifty Fathoms. 100 hours of power reserve and still incredibly slim. It's sort of in-house. It's an F. Piguet design but, at the time it was developed, Blancpain owned Piguet and Blancpain has since completed absorbed it.
It's an older design so it's non-hacking and beats at 3Hz, which may trigger some people's autism (but if you know how to do a watchmaker's hack, you actually can stop this movement.) What I notice is that the dial has tick marks for 1/5th of a second but the movement is only capable of measuring 1/3rd of a second. Since it's not a chronograph, though, it doesn't matter.

If you can get it for a good price, go for it.

Sorry to interrupt the blogposting. Please don't report me for actually posting about watches.

>>18067820
>If you want a Blancpain like that then just get a Villeret.
Isn't the Villeret line is usually more fragile, less WR?

>>18067638
Based Chad OD.

Coffee time.

>>18067605
ID?

>>18067830
Looks like a G-Shock Gravitymaster, like a GA1000, maybe?

>>18067836
So not only can she sing, she's also got taste in watches? Yep, wife material.

>>18067805
The big date versions of these 2100/Leman series are more interesting mechanically with all the hoops they jumped through to get an instant jump dig date. The date wheel version is neato too.
One thing to keep in mind to is just how crisp and how solid the whole build feels with Blancpain. It's really something you have to see in person though.

>>18067826
It is, and it's also a lot more expensive compared to all the Leman everybody forgot about (with the exception of the Aqualung because muh 100h movement)

>>18067363
Get him a swatch this kind of watch looks good for a kid. I think they're neat but I'm way to old to pull of this sort of look.

>>18067605
What a creep.

>>18067363 #
Get him a swatch. this kind of watch looks good for a kid. These seem obviously marketed towards young people. I think it's neat. It kinda has accutron space view vibes. They have many other colorful options.

>>18067554
Don't sperg out about watches around a woman you just met. Just go with whatever you like, she won't care.
Also, you're trying way too hard in your texts and your huge "I'm in love" write write-up about a woman you literally just met yesterday. Women can smell that shit, and it makes you come across as repulsive and desperate - Knock it off. Good luck, Anon.

>>18067481
It doesn't matter where watches are made, some of the Chinese shit is better quality than most of the Swiss shit for a fraction of the price these days. Don't buy into the Swiss Made bullshit, when it's essentially meaningless when the watches have cases, dials, hands, bracelets, etc that were made in hong-kong anyway.

>>18067363 #
Get him a swatch. this looks good for a kid. I think they're neat. This one has accutron space view vibes. You can see the quartz cylinder inside.
They many other colorful options, chrono, etc.
Its appears that swatch is marketed to the younger crowd.

>>18067891
Based biscuit Oliver poster.

>>18067896
>>18067889
>>18067883
how much are they paying you

>>18066104
My rep QC came in brand fanboys cope and seethe.

>>18067924
>QC
you mean OP? What is QC?

Blancpain is saved with their new 42mm 50 Fathoms. I am going to buy one.

>>18067920
They aren't paying me. I like those swatches. I cant wear that though. It's for kids.

>>18067939
>Blancpain is saved with their new 42mm 50 Fathoms. I am going to buy one.
21.5mm lug width, though.
Hope you like the stock strap.

>>18067939
The diameter is better, but it's still far from perfect.

They still have the ridiculous BLANCPAIN carved into the side of the case.
I'm not sure where they came up with a 21.5mm lug width, except to make it impossible to find aftermarket straps. (You'll need to buy a replacement Tropic from them at 250 dollars instead of paying 30 dollars for a Tropic strap anywhere else.)
They still have that fucking 4:30 date.
It's 14.2mm (FOURTEEN POINT TWO!!) thick. For reference, that's the thickness of the first gen Planet Ocean, a watch that was criticized for being too thick (and to which Swatch responded...make it thicker!)

What I really don't understand about the thickness is that Blancpain also makes the thinnest automatic 300m diver available: the 10.7mm thick 38mm Fifty Fathoms.

I accidentally took my gshock in the shower.. is it gonna be ok bros?

NEW THREAD

>>18067949
>>18067949
>>18067949

I'm sorry but having the Fifty Fathoms have any WR beyond 50 fathoms is fucking retarded.

>>18067952
Why do we make new threads so early? Can I get a QRD on this new meme?

>>18067988
/fa/ and /wt/ are very low IQ boards, they cannot look more than 5 seconds ahead

apple watch

>>18066233
just get a real watch man