/fa/ - Fashion

Buy what you love, and to hell with the rest. Hope everyone is having a great day!

>>18101313
Wise words from an even wiser man.

>>18101313
first post, best post.

save your money, buy cotton clothes and hopefully kys at the end of it all. fuck swatch group faggots and losers who play pretend online KEK

>>18101310
What is this? L'heure de l'amateur?

Posting Seiko in the watch thread.
Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday.

>>18101313
>Buy what you love, and to hell with the rest.
Buy what you love and appreciate what others like.

No need to be an asshole. It's just watches. It should be fun

>>18101338
"Appreciate" has nothing to do with spending money, Anon; the two are separate. I say, 'to hell with the rest', because of the unfortunate influences that push watch Frens to buy watches for the reasons other than they actually love the watch above all others.

Further, I disagree with 'appreciate what others like'. While I'll always try to understand why someone likes something that I find measurably awful, sometimes it's impossible for me to appreciate something just because someone else does. Nothing will ever make me find modern Rolex max cases more aesthetically successful than their older smaller cases, for example, no matter how many people like them. I don't appreciate those watches; I dislike them.

Finally, watches are fun, and part of that fun is arguing about what makes a watch 'great' and comparing/contrasting different attempts. I won't however do the WUS thing where everyone loves everything...a little too saccharine for me.

What are you wearing today, Fren?

>>18101347
Did you ever handle one of the MoonSwatches? I know they are shit and all, but would be interesting to hear an Omega connoisseur's take on them.

>>18101291
Woah, someone in this general putting their woman and household over themselves and their watch flexing? Holy shit, what a rare treat.

>>18101347
Ok give me money then hypocrite.

Bump

>>18101363
50kcel lol

>>18101352
I have friends who own them, and I've had a week with one (Mars). I think they're fun. The issue is the price; they really should be around 100$ most, not higher. The premium is to induce a perception of status, so while I understand the motive, I wouldn't buy one myself at that price. As a watch, I'd give it a quick breakdown:
1) Fit - close to normal fit of a Speedy, so it looks great on most wrists. Very comfortable once you get it on a decent strap, as the watch is extremely lightweight.
2) Aesthetic - I love the different colours, and if I were to buy one, I'd go with the yellow sun one (because it's fun and the sunburst dial looks great in person). Further, each model seems to have 1 or two unique design elements that existed on previous speedmasters (including the reduced model), so that's cool.
3) Performance - I didn't have problems (like broken pushers or shit like that), and the chrono functioned reliably and enjoyable. As for time keeping, I didn't really check, but it's a quartz...what can one expect? On the model I had, the chrono-seconds hand lined up nicely with the indices at near 12, but I think it was a little off around 4. Again, not a deal-breaker, just a sign of what it is.

It's the kind of watch I'd have while going to a carnival or a picnic.

Have you handled them yet, Fren?

>>18101363
The next question I would ask if anyone said that to me would be, "why would I invest in you?" To put it another way, you must show that you can contribute to society in a meaningful and positive way in order for me to consider investing in you.

If you are suggesting a form of charity, then that might be a different story, and a potentially tragic one at that.

>>18101380
>To put it another way, you must show that you can contribute to society in a meaningful and positive way in order for me to consider investing in you.
Yeah like you contribute by hoarding shit? Fuck off.

>>18101347
OK, so you're fine being a lonely asshole trying to flex with your Omegas.

I hope you get better someday, "fren".

>>18101347
>>18101380
God, what a fucking asshole. You told me this guy was cool.

>>18101326
Reposting Seiko in new thread

Yes today is relaxing after much walking yesterday.

Are we all ready for the work week?

>>18101392
>You told me this guy was cool.
No, HE told you he was cool with his falseflagging. The rest of us know he's a sour, little prick. Middle-aged, permanently single, and bitter that happiness turned out to be something you simply couldn't buy.

He's easy to recognize since he only avatarfags with one of like a dozen images. Just ignore his plaintive bleating and you'll find watches and /wt/ more enjoyable.

>>18101396
Is that a custom modded dial?

>>18101396
What's going on with that dial texture? Is that a mod?

Look at all this bittercel samefagging..
You sad little wanker.

>>18101400
Hey, Omegadrunk. What are you wearing today, fren?

>>18101396
>Are we all ready for the work week?
Guh, no.
I'm tired of working and I need a vacation.
What I really need is to retire.

>>18101397
>Middle-aged, permanently single, and bitter that happiness turned out to be something you simply couldn't buy.

To be fair, this is like half of /wt/.

>>18101399
>>18101398
Looks like the SBSA129 to me.

>>18101398
>>18101399
Nope stock dial on SRPG61
There's also a dive watch version SRPG63

I just got it on Friday, I first saw it a couple years ago iirc and I was equally captivated by the dial texturing.

The case also has a stone tumbled/distressed look that is really nice.

>>18101380
Do you have other timepieces besides watches in your collection?

>>18101403
Timeless Rolex, do you have others in your collection? I want a Milgauss some day.

>>18101404
And yet none of them want to give any money to the people who actually need it to survive.

>>18101403
Gorgeous DD, Anon! Is it running well?

>>18101410
I have one clock that I built (one of those cardboard tourbillons from Ukraine), and 2 pocket watches. I don't really like clocks though...they're extremely susceptible to climate, and I find them more a nuisance than a benefit. There are beautiful (and very expensive) clocks that are much better at keeping time, but I'd rather have a timepiece that I carry with me throughout the day. How about you?

>>18101397
>bitter that happiness turned out to be something you simply couldn't buy.
Money can pretty much buy happiness, its just a question of how much

>>18101411
>Timeless Rolex, do you have others in your collection? I want a Milgauss some day.
Thanks. I used to have a bigger collection, but I sold most of it off and/or gave it away. (Spoiler) I don't actually like watches anymore. It's not that I think watches are bad, but I got into more fun and engaging things the last five years or so.

I mostly just lurk here, but in terms of watches, I have the DD and a fitness tracker (if that counts as a watch).

>I don't really like clocks though...they're extremely susceptible to climate, and I find them more a nuisance than a benefit.
>I have one clock that I built (one of those cardboard tourbillons from Ukraine)
Is this retard actually this retarded or is he just pretending for (You)s?

>>18101421
Ignore him. OmegaDrunk is, unsurprisingly, drunk. He'll samefag for a little bit before passing out.

We need to nuke Japan again. These casio world time bracelets are shit. I spent an hour trying to remove the end link next to the clasp and all the other metal inserts come out easily but this one won't come out no matter what. Took a fucking hammer to it and it still is stuck in there. After an hour I gave up and just wear it on the tightest micro adjust and it is still slightly too loose. They are trying to get back at the western piggus with this one

>>18101420
That's fair. Nothing wrong with changing interests as time moves on. Enjoying few things is better than not enjoying many things.

>>18101416
I've seen this pocket watch, what is the other?
I don't know what you mean that they're susceptible to climate? Temperature, air pressure? Temperature is usually constant indoors so the effect is negligible and it is easy to compensate for that.
Maybe you are talking about non fusee spring clocks which drift based on their wind. I've gotten one of those to run well beyond standard quartz accuracy by micro adjustments.

>I'd rather have a timepiece that I carry with me throughout the day. How about you?
You can do both. Only downside of a clock is that you can't take it out and dab on poorfags with it, if that is your thing.

>>18101416
Is that a power reserve indicator on the Zenith?
Mind if I ask how much you got that for?

>>18101421
>>18101423
He's also famous for samefagging. Moreso than any other avatarfag.

>>18101426
>Only downside of a clock is that you can't take it out and dab on poorfags
Youre not using the right clocks.

>>18101430
Sure thing.

>>18101432
BitterAnon samefags too, but doesn't spam the report button. What's your point?

>>18101430
>He's also famous for samefagging. Moreso than any other avatarfag.

He doesn't even hide it. It's always a dead giveaway when "anon" suddenly asks him extremely specific questions about his watches.

Like I said, he's drunk. This is what he does. It is what it is.

>>18101433
Sure you don't kek.

How much should i really know about watches before spending more than $5k on a luxury watch? I've always wanted to get one and always liked omega so have been considering a speedmaster pro or seamaster, but i'm not all that knowledgeable about them. I like watches well enough but i'm not exactly into watches

>>18101434
Point out those questions please so I'll know better.

>>18101437
Just buy whatever some youtuber tells you to buy.
Rolex and Omega are solid (and only) choices around your budget. Don't get a Tudor.

>>18101426
The other is a Waltham Vanguard sidewinder with a 'Canadian' dial. Love it.

Clocks: both temperature and humidity seem to affect the older clocks (i.e. 19th century grandfather and long-case) a lot, and since I like to have the windows open as much as possible when I'm home, the clocks simply aren't 'happy' enough to keep good time. Climate control is perfect for these things, but I like fresh air when I'm not forced into climate control. So, I moved them up to the cottage, where they flux even harder with whatever they get, and when I'm up there I can wind them up and enjoy them for a break. But I don't really care if they keep time up there (which is the point of getting away from it all, isn't it?).

>>18101428
It has a power reserve because the movement is the 5011k; in my version, it also has the optional moonphase. Most accurate timepiece I own. As for price; I got it for astonishingly low; I think it had been on the selling block for years and the brick-and-mortar was desperate to get rid of it. While I think they knew what it was, they couldn't find a buyer for so long that they were grateful for it to be off their hands. Right now they're around 6-8k on chrono24; I got mine for less than half.

>>18101437
First thing to do is try on as many instore as you can. Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Tudor, etc. Just see what works on you wrist, what sizes and shapes, what colours work with your skin tone, what things your eyes like, etc. Then consider complications (do you want a chronograph? date function? etc.). Then have a look at the grey market (ebay, chrono24, etc.) to see what the real prices are for these watches. Then start to narrow it down. If you love looking at the watch, you'll love having it no matter what. If you need its functions, you'll love it even more.

As for the price; go into it knowing that you will lose the money.

>>18101438
for example
>>18101428

A good way to tell is after the fact after he responds with an essay to the question he posed to himself.

>>18101439
i dont really like the look of a rolex, the cases are too large for the dial usually. Especially since they apparently got rid of the flutted dials for the datejust recently.

>>18101440
>First thing to do is try on as many instore as you can. Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Tudor, etc
I have tried on a lot of these maybe a month ago. I dont really like Tudors look all that much for the most part. Modern Breitling also isnt really my thing, i do have a vintage one though. I had seen a longines when i was looking at these with a really nice ink black dial and long white markers, looked great. GS i liked but no quick adjust on the bracelet at that price was pretty much a dealbreaker for me.

>>18101432
You removed the post where he had a Bluey Submariner. I remember that.

>>18101445
Okay, then it looks like you have narrowed down some concerns over what you know you'd like and what you don't.

A tough question you have to consider is if you're buying 'for life' or if you are leaving the door open to resell later. This directly affects if you should buy something, and what condition you will want it in. As an example, if you plan to resell, then always buy full set (i.e. box, papers, everything); it'll make your advertisement far more enticing than having just the watch. On the other hand, if you never plan to sell, then getting one without is fine as long as you are convinced of the authenticity (and can verify that authenticity before you complete the transaction). Stuff like that.

>>18101445
>Especially since they apparently got rid of the flutted dials for the datejust recently.
No they didn't. Where did you read that nonsense?

>>18101440
>both temperature and humidity seem to affect the older clocks (i.e. 19th century grandfather and long-case).
That is the case with long pendulums, humidity especially affects wood.

Now that I see the Waltham I do remember you posted it earlier. Lovely piece.

I own a medium santos but just tried on a santos dumont medium and the proportions has me feeling like the American psycho guy when he sees his co workers better card. It’s slightly thinner and smaller

>>18101449
their site no longer lets you configure any of the sized with those dials. I asked about this at an AD and they told me they just stopped offering them.

>>18101448
Interesting to say that buy it for lifers should just look for the best price and not just get it directly from Omega or AD/boutique

>>18101452
>I own a medium santos but just tried on a santos dumont medium and the proportions has me feeling like the American psycho guy when he sees his co workers better card. It’s slightly thinner and smaller

Yeah, the S-D is the more elegant piece. The sports watch Santos is better if you need a bracelet or the 100m of water resistance.
It's also a better one-watch collection since you can easily swap between the bracelet and a leather strap.

With a nice suit and a tailored shirt, the Santos-Dumont is far more of a killer's watch.

>>18101454
I think you may be confused or misinformed. Rolex has not discontinued the fluted dial Datejust. That is a fact.
It's one of their best-selling models. If it were truly the case, there would be a million articles written about it.

Your AD is full of shit.

>>18101458
go to the rolex site and configure a datejust with a flutted dial, they are not there. Maybe its just a brief thing but it's been a few weeks now.

>>18101460
Palm motif is different then fluted

>>18101463
>and Fluted Datejust

>>18101310
Alright bros

what do I do with this strap?

It's elastic and quite comfy, I originally bought it to go with a cheap Casio calculator watch but the way the lugs are designed it didn't fit through.

It's 22mm lug width, what are some fun cheap/cheapish watches this wouldn't look out of place on?

>>18101465
djxnsnc forgot pic

>>18101450
Thank you, Fren. It's a nice gateway pocket watch to get into the hobby if one is looking to do so. Every once in a while I think about getting one of those Hamilton Model 22 deck watches, because I think the Hamilton pocket watches in general are truly excellent from that period of time...but I never really get to it. As I've mentioned on /wt/ before, I'm done buying watches now.

>>18101456
That's what I did. Only one of my serious wristwatches was bought 'new' (the Citizen); everything else was pre-owned. Of the pre-owned, only one has box and papers, and those are truly a waste of space. I took a route that was unusual for collecting: I curated a list, added/removed from that list for about a decade, and then finally just started to acquire the pieces that survived on the list. This way I could be sure I would be happy with the choices, and that they were serve me well. Simple watches like an Omega Speedmaster (3570.50, 1861 movement) are plentiful, so you just buy the lowest priced one and send it to Omega for servicing (where they replace nearly everything, polish it up, and send it back to you 'like new', which is their service policy). If you got one for, say, 3500 USD, and send it into Omega for servicing (another 750-900 depending on region and parts), then for 4500 or so, you have a 'brand new' 1861 Speedmaster hesalite. That's a better price than one that is on the grey market being advertised as 'recently serviced' (but you have no guarantee the quality of that service).

For all of my vintage watches, I have a watchmaker I trust who takes care of them. He's seen the inside of everything from my 321 to my Holy Grail, and he pulls all of my mechanicals into the performance tolerances I require. I don't trust Omega to service my vintage watches, but anything past the change to SuperLuminova I'll happily send to Omega because if they replace parts, it doesn't alter the value of the watch. With older ones, it can.

>>18101460
The "motif" dial (the official name for the palm dial) has been discontinued in both smooth and fluted variations.

The Rolex website is frustrating and wonky.

The majority of the "normal" Datejust dials are still available in smooth and fluted 18k WG bezels, on Oyster or Jubilee bracelets.

t. works at a Rolex AD (not a sales rep).

>>18101468
you arent very good at your job then. These are no longer being offered.

>>18101464
The fluted dial is like picrel. It's gone. The fluted bezel isn't going anywhere.

>>18101471
>they discontinued the ugly Datejusts
oh, thank god. there's still hope for rolex.

>>18101474
Im aware what the fluted dial is, that is what i said was gone in my first post. Never said anything about the bezel

>>18101476
I liked the fluted blue

>>18101467
When i looked it seemed like used speedmasters were at least $4k, closer to 5k for most of them. With the service cost you might as well just go new, grey market or white. I like the idea of knowing everything thats happened to my stuff, especially my first (or only) luxury watch.

>>18101456
Maybe I should clarify that a bit. There's nothing wrong with getting a watch at an AD/Boutique except the price. Rolex is one of the few brands where they gain on the secondary market, but for the vast majority of watches, they'll lose value immediately as you walk out the store. If you go the route of buying grey market, you have to do a tonne of research (mainly comparing prices, desirability of models, learning to distinguish the genuine from frankenwatches or fakes, etc.), but in the end it could save you if you're careful and persistent.

If, however, you just want to buy a 'nice watch', one for life, and then continue on, then for simplicity I'd probably just go into a boutique, get the watch I want, and move on. You'll have to wait if the watch is desirable right now (waiting for Rolex is normal for certain models, waiting for Omega for a few models, etc.) but if you just want, say, a two-tone Rolex Datejust, I'm sure you could get one from an AD in a month. Getting a normal Omega Speedmaster from an AD? Probably could walk in and out with one in the same day. Like so many things, the more precise you are about which model you want, the more help we can give here on /wt/.

>>18101478
Makes sense, and prices have gone up of course. As for 'knowing everything that has happened to my stuff'...quite honestly, with mechanical watches they are something akin to the Ship of Theseus. If you send your watch into servicing with a reputable brand (i.e Rolex, Omega, etc.), they'll strip it down, clean everything, replace any component that shows wear (including outer parts like the bezel and crystal), replace all pushers and crowns, polish everything back to factory condition (while losing some metal as a result), and handing the watch back to you. If it's been serviced, the lived 'history' of the watch is to a great degree erased. cont.

>>18101478
>>18101481
cont.
That's why for me it doesn't matter if the history is erased IF the watch is post-SuperLuminova change for Omega. The dials are not going to patina after this, and the watches are essentially modern. Pre-SuperLuminova is my personal cutoff, where Omega would replace those parts with modern ones that are not the same in design or execution as the originals. Not even caring if the history of the watch is maintained, if I sent in my Holy Grail, Omega would replace the dial with a service dial that has superluminova but is different to the original. The hands would also be service hands (different design), etc. God only knows what would happen if I sent in the 66 cal. 321 (actually, I know what would happen: the pushers would have to be replaced and re-drilled, the crown would be replaced and the wrong size, the bezel would be replaced and wrong design, the dial would be replaced and look odd due to the long indices being too thin, etc.). The watch would change, in other words.

So, for old vintage, you really are deciding about how much history you maintain from one owner to the next, but with modern, the only thing it will pick up is scratches (which the boutiques will buff out in service anyway). What do you think?

>>18101478
Honestly, the Speedmaster is a temporary watch. You buy it because "OMG MOON! basedface!" then you get tired of it and sell it.
That's how it is for most people. Buy it used and as cheaply as possible so when you sell it you don't lose any more.
>I bought one, it was fine. Nice watch, not for me.

There's always the chance you're one of the sticky virgins who get really, REALLY into the Speedmaster, in which case you'll end up owning like five of the exact same watch.

>>18101484
>You buy it because "OMG MOON! basedface!"
Honestly i dont even particularly care about this. It's neat but really i just dont usually like chronographs but i did like this one a lot when i saw it in person. I cant imagine ever buying more than one of the same watch.

>>18101484
I agree with this Anon about the Speedy on the marketplace; it is by far the most traded Omega on the secondary market, due to this very thing; people buy it, decide they don't actually like it, and then sell it. There's always one to buy, and always someone trying to sell. You don't see that with other, more niche choices.

>>18101486
It's definitely more legible than the dear old Rolex Cosmograph, that's for sure. The Speedy has classic proportions, an iconic design, and due to the marketing represents a kind of 'club' that some people aspire to be a part of. But again, this is why my phrase, 'buy what you love and to hell with the rest' comes into play.

I own Omegas because I love their designs and their performance. I wear them for me, and for no one else. Having a 'watch journey' is irrelevant to me, and hearing if a watch reviewer likes or dislikes it is, again, irrelevant. All that should matter when you buy your watch is if you love looking at it on your wrist. Further, price matters less as time goes by, but quality will always endure.

>my cheap Mark 40...which I still love.

Is this avatarfagging motherfucker just having a conversation with himself?

>>18101437
>How much should i really know about watches before spending more than $5k on a luxury watch?
Nothing, you think anyone knows anything about watches except "my daddy gave it to me" or "my uncle wears the same brand" lol retardinho?

>>18101486
>It's neat but really i just dont usually like chronographs but i did like this one a lot when i saw it in person.

That's exactly the point, though. It looks neat. Once you have to live with it, you quickly learn why there's so many of them for so cheap on the used market.

Winding them, in particular, is a pain in the ass.

I was at the AD the other day and fuck entry level Reversos retail over 13k. What are they smoking with that price?
>>18101496
Hue hue spotted

>>18101497
the winding is honestly one of the main reasons i havent already gotten it. But that seems like something you would get used to very quickly.

>>18101500
>But that seems like something you would get used to very quickly.
Speaking from experience, I own a number of hand-winding watches from Panerai to Cartier and no watch was more of a pain in the ass to wind than the Speedmaster. The crown is deeply set into the guards and the bezel overhangs the crown so you can't get a good grip on it. You end up winding it with a million little quarter turns.

>>18101499
>I was at the AD the other day and fuck entry level Reversos retail over 13k. What are they smoking with that price?
Should be around 8k after discounts. Just ask and they'll play ball.

As for the Reverso pricing itself...you have to swim across an ocean of angry tears.

For a long time, the Reverso was wildly undervalued and you could get them for cheap. Then someone at Richemont realized that the watch was undercosted based on the competition and raised prices accordingly....and then raised prices a little further for no reason, especially since the wacth itself has barely changed in 30 years
>undervalued to fair to overpriced

Now, there's all sorts of bitching about the watch as if it's now a piece of shit and not a great watch being sold by a shitty corporate conglomerate.
It's no different than people hating Rolex (the watch) because Rolex (the company) couldn't meet demand for its most popular models during the recent spike in popularity.

based omegadrunk blessing us and this thread with his wisdom.

>>18101516
>t. based omegadrunk not even trying to hide his samefagging

>>18101446
I thought bittercel rocked a GMT Master 2.
Which begs the question why he is seething over some Seikos everyday when he rocks high end Rolexes and gets sex (without fiscal commitments).

>>18101518
lmfao kek bittercel lomfao

>>18101519
It was a blue, two-tone Submariner, I'm certain of it. I was in the thread when it happened.
The first few times bittercel posted that pic of all the deleted posts, the deleted post with the sub in it was included. He recently removed the Sub from the image.

>>18101519
Maybe he just really hates avatarfagging.

Good Morning Lads.

>>18101531
Fuck off back to your discord.

>>18101531
Hey.
Did your "girlfriend" have to go turn another trick with some other guy?

>>18101525
There are no avatarfags in here, only active posters with recognisable collections.

>>18101533
what discord? There a discord wt server?

>>18101531
Link to the discord pls

>>18101531
>Morning
it's only mid afternoon. what are you smoking?

anyway, my wife and i are going to meet up with an old uni friend of mine and his wife at a new seafood place that just opened up and then hit up a local vineyard for a tasting.

oh yeah, watch pic, gonna wear this, since it's all i've been wearing for the last two months.

>>18101550
Polyester shirt ruining the wrist game again

>>18101540
>Arguing in bad faith
Unbelievably based

>>18101553
100% merino wool, my uncultured, seething fren
I do not permit non-natural materials to touch my skin

>>18101556
Show us the tag then if that is the case.
>Inb4 you don't and you're just lying.

>>18101556
>>18101556
>I do not permit non-natural materials to touch my skin

>>18101550
What's going on with all that Moser posting lately? Absolutely based.
It's 8:34AM here m8. Hope you guys have fun.

>>18101550
>moser
>my wife
>old friend

Someone take Whoretadello out back behind the shed and put him out of his misery

Do you guys get extra insurance for your jewelry? How does that work? Is it a waste of money?

>>18101569
I honestly, genuinely don't know why he hasn't kys'd yet.

>>18101550
imagine living in some dump where you still wear a sweater this time of year KEK or are you just some disgusting subhuman who lives in the southern hemisphere which then I am LMFAOING ALL DAY AND NIGHT @ UR GAY LYFE

>>18101604
It's not even may, retard. It's still the wet season.

Are DLC coatings supposed to rub off over time? It's only been 2 weeks and the steel is starting to show through at the space between the links and on the underside of the bracelet near the clasp.

>>18101604
The hot climate places are shitholes full of niggers and other brown people thougheverbeit. Also people that have to deal with freezing temps are categorically stronger and smarter than those that don't (hence why niggers in Africa never invented the wheel)

>>18101431
Legend

>>18101604
It's still between 10-14 degC during the day here.

>>18101550
>Based watch, based sweater, stunting on avatarfags and bitterfags alike
Dare I say, based?

>>18101608
That's why you never buy DLC

>>18101524
Warosu has archived screenshots if you have something to search for

>>18101326
Seikoposting

>>18101665
Why didn't anyone tell me...

>>18101608
What watch is it? Do you have a pic? It definitely shouldn't be happening that quickly.

>>18101718
Have you ever seen anybody, even a single person, talking about how amazing DLC is?

hello bros, just posting Seikizen. let's have a good week ahead.

>>18101807
I like the third one.

I love black women bros....

>>18101807
Hope it will be good for you too bro.
Brother and a friend are visiting today. First time I get visitors since I left the country.

>>18101825
Blacks are ok as long as they’re not male. Like arabs.

>>18101782
numerous, all of them shitting on PVD and saying how DLC is the greatest thing ever created
you haven't? clearly you don't frequent here often, even the avatarfag is constantly posting his edgy Toopoor

>>18101834
Whoretadello is a fag, nobody takes him seriously. Why would you act like a man who needs to pay for sex is worth listening to?

Nobody gives a shit about coatings. It's either stainless steel or precious metal. People even question titanium if it's not grade 5 because without coatings(and even with coatings) it's softer than cat turds and scratches from squinting at it too hard. And don't even get started on gold plating. Don't buy watches with coatings.

>>18101832
And have a western facial structure

>>18101822
I also like it too, it seems to be a very flexible colorway so I use it often with casual wear.
>>18101829
thanks bro, have fun! your brother and friend must be excited to meet you.

What's the right term, black polished or mirror polished?
Pic unrelated.
>>18101861
Thanks, they still got around 6 hours of flight.

>>18101832
Blacks are ok as long as they're not niggers.

>>18101863
aren't those used for different qualities of polishing?
black mirror polished

>>18101608
If you have parts rubbing against each they will scratch each other. It doesn't matter if it's actual diamonds if they make contact often they will scratch each other. Apart from areas in contact with each other DLC will scratch, it's scratch resistant not scratch proof. There are scratch resistant coating with higher scratch resistance than DLC but they are mainly offered by Citizen and rarely so.

yum

>>18101920
The nu-Alpinist is such crap compared to the old classic version.
Just goes to show that Seiko has no clue what it's doing when it comes to design and any good design they DO produce is purely luck.

>>18101926
Literally the only thing they fucked up was slap on that X logo.

>>18101926
I disagree. It's one of the few modern seikos worth getting.

>>18101943
Isn't the baby alpinist better? Same movement, no worthless compass bezel.

>>18101926
its very nice and not crap at all
im getting it for my bday

>>18101940
and the cyclops

>>18101950
Don't mind that.

>>18101946
The compass bezel is not worthless if you know how to use it.
Also, I suppose it would be worthless if you never left mom's basement, but when you're outdoors it can come in handy.

>>18101953
You can eyeball the degrees from wherever the north is if you really need to, the dial is marked with 12 markers anyway so each marker is 30 degrees.

>>18101953
You don't need a bezel to find north using a watch and if you know how to do it you wouldn't need the bezel. It especially doesn't make sense on the GMT version because the GMT hand makes it even easier.

>>18101920
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical is the better cheap field watch.

>>18101940
And the added thickness

>>18102063
Wasn't that purely because of the cyclops?

>>18102065
No, it's the display caseback adding almost a millimeter of thickness

>>18101926
This 100%.

>>18101940
>>18101943
>cyclops on a field watch
>generic white date wheel
>giant prospex logo
>still absolute dogshit """"leather"""" strap
>still abysmal accuracy
>more than twice the price of the original

>have a Santos TT
>don't want the bezel getting scratched
>want to buy an everyday watch
>go to a boutique
>see Pelagos 39
>see DJ41
>discount on the 41 down to the OTD price of the 39 + $1000
>Everyday beater watch is now the DJ41.

Did I make the right choice /fa/?

>>18102067
Yeah that sucks.
The SARB017 was already a little too thick compared to its diameter.

Is it possible for a sapphire crystal to buff out on its own?
I swear I scratched this crystal (very shallowly) about a month and a half ago. I ordered a replacement crystal that I was going to install myself. It just got here today and now there’s no scratch on the watch? I thought this wasn’t supposed to be possible and that you had to replace a scratched sapphire crystal.
Also the pattern on this dial is great in the sunlight.

>>18101471
let me guess, grey market prices for all of these shitters increased by 50% already?

>>18101326
Seiko posting.

>>18102097
>I swear I scratched this crystal
probably just left a mark that then wore away

Solar powered Casio :)

I seen several anons with dicks girthier than my wrist circumference. this is not good.

>>18102090
For $7k its the best overall under the radar watch, the only negative is its a Rolex so people are gonna judge.

>>18102090
>Did I make the right choice /fa/?
No. The DJ41 is an abomination. The right size for the DJ has always been and will forever be 36mm.

And my Seiko 5 38mm

>>18102193
I think they made the DJ41 to compete with the Aqua Terra.

>>18101834
DLC is significantly more scratch resistant than PVD but it's not scratch proof.

>>18101838
Even if it's less scratch resistant base titanium is still lighter, more rust resistance, comfortable and biocompatible than steel. It doesn't need the scratch resistance of grade 5 to be better than steel.

..and my Seiko presage will get more Seikos soon.

>>18102155
My own dick is longer than my wrist circumference if that counts for anything. Grim

>>18102209
That's a female.

superlative chronometer

>>18102106
mod?

>>18101471
Weren't those only introduced 2 years ago? Why so soon? The bluefluted was an inoffensive, interesting pattern.

Bros I want one so bad why did they have to update it?

>>18102258
This was a limited edition. The "update" is just the regular edition for everyone that missed out.

Here's your high horology timepiece bro

>>18102298
Just awful

Pure kino...

>>18102307
Nice was thinking about ball watches. I like the lume

>>18102298
Looks like Shrek if he had 4 ears. The previous one looked like Shrek with 3 ears, i have a shoop at home on my PC.

>>18102298
If I remember the correctly, the controls on the left side change the hour of the second timezone.
Then the controls on the right must be for setting the time, setting the alarm, and turning the alarm on and off.

>>18102332
Exactly.

On the left side are pushers that increment or decrement the second timezone.
There are indicators on the dial to let you know when it's AM or PM in either timezone.

On the right side, at 2 o'clock is a pusher that turns the alarm on or off. The bell-shaped aperture lets you know if the alarm is active.
The crown at 4 o'clock is how you wind the movement, set the time, and set the alarm time. The apertures under the bell let you know the alarm time and whether it's set for AM or PM.
The date corrector is hidden between the lugs at 6 o'clock.

It's a very handy travel watch purely in terms of functionality. Considering it's fragile, gold, and only has 30m of WR, though, I would not want to risk taking it on vacation.

>>18102232
Spb403

>>18102298
I hate Thierry Stern so much it's unreal.

>>18102090
ive had my santos since the hamas attack started (buy when theres blood in the streets) and i swear i cant scratch the bezel. the santos bezel scratching fear is so overblown. In VERY CERTAIN, DIFFICULT TO REPLICATE lighting amd amg;es you can see hairline scratches but thats it.

rate my collection /fa/

>>18101326
vintage seikoposting

oopsie lol forgot pic

Is this thing as cool as I think it is?

>>18101466
Seiko 5, Glycine Combat sub are both 22mm lug width and won't break the bank

>>18102397
>Holy shit is that a Royal O- oh, uh sorry I have to go

>>18102406
There have been so many RO-alikes by now that it's pretty irrelevant at this point.
Especially after the PRX

>>18102193
Smooth bezel/oyster on the big one is nice if you have the wrist for it.

>>18101500
Do you actually get used to it? Needing to wind the watch every morning instead of just wearing it?

>>18102410
even a royal oak itself isn't that cool anymore. it gets grandfathered in, though, because it's the original and not a copy.

>>18102405
>tfw just bought a Seiko 5
You think this
>>18101396
Would look good on that band?

I can't imagine. I was thinking something digital and/or more childish honestly.

I don't HAVE to use that band I just think it'd be fun.

>>18102426
>Do you actually get used to it? Needing to wind the watch every morning instead of just wearing it?
Sure. It just becomes part of your morning routine.

I miss him bros..

>>18102205
And yet it isn't better than steel and you rarely see people wearing it.

>>18101940
Cyclops, non-matching date wheel, prospex logo, increased thickness, unnecessary see-through caseback and no Alpinist inscription (making it not a real Alpinist). The baby alpinist is better imo.

https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/watchfinder-377?o=3&f=172#/en/club/club-sport-neomatik-polar-747

Is this good value for money?

Thoughts on this Baltic replica on aliexpres?

It's $70 instead of $700 for Baltic.
Is it worth buying or should i wait for a $7 rep of this?

>>18102560
I think it is.
In-house movement, 200m WR, still very thin, decent bracelet. Very cool looking dial. (I prefer the petrol green, myself.)

Sure, you can get Aqua Terras for around the same price and Omega will always offer more brand recognition. You can get a Seiko or a microbrand for much cheaper, but it's not going to be as well engineered as the Nomos.
If you buy it new and plan to sell it later on, just be aware that Nomos does not hold it's value well.

It's not a rip-off, certainly, but whether it's a "good" value is up to you.

No trannytadello posts today thank God lmfao.
Let me guess you're too busy jerking with your butt buddies on discord lmfao. Or you got dumped by your ESCORT gf KEK. Dumb fat fuck.

>>18102571
Im that guy with the department store armani watch you guys hate so much lol. Been wanting to get something nice bug this watch stuff is just a bit crazy. Been looking at a lot of stuff. Honestly I think it should definitely be under 3000 euros, fancy, mechanical, accurate, and I dont like clunky divers. What else to consider

Nomos website also MadeinGermanyTM

>>18102571
So you are saying its technically a very good watch but it has low prestige?

This one has the really cool transparent back

https://nomos-glashuette.com/en/store/watches/for-him?o=3&exp=1#/en/tangente/tangente-neomatik-midnight-blue-177

This might be it

Ah I see starting from 3k they almost all seem to have glass backside.

>>18102620
Hello newfag. I think you should just research and learn about watches for a month or so before you think about pulling the trigger on a model because of its transparent caseback.

>>18102594
I mean nomos has good brand recognition among watch nerds at this point, but it's not a lolex or cartier so no one IRL will care
they make good quality watches with a distinct aesthetic and their own movements, if you like the look, go for it. certainly more respectable than modern zombie Omega
I think the club sport is underrated, but the tangente is the one nomos to own

>>18102594
>So you are saying its technically a very good watch but it has low prestige?
Not really low prestige, just unknown.
Probably half of watch nerds have heard of Nomos, but don't know a thing about them and don't care.

>>18102540
How is having a lighter, more comfortable, non-toxic, and rust resistant watch not better? People wear titanium RMs, Casios, Rolex, Citizens, Seikos, Omegas, etc.. all the time. Are you pretending to be retarded?

>>18102626
I dont really see other options at this price point. Some people here suggested tudor but to me it is a knockoff rolex I would be embarrassed

I am 90% confident I will pull the trigger on a nomos watch. The fact that it is lesser known is maybe even a feature for somebody extremely self aware like me. I prefer to fly under the radar. Thats why I just sold my bmw 7 series last week. I loved the car but I felt self conscious about it

Now one important thing is to get the rigt size for my 7" wrists. Current watch is definitely too large. Case Size: 43 mm is what google said about it. What sizd should i get for nomos?

>>18102626
Are there any other lesser known brands worthy of consideration at the 3000 euros or less price point?

>>18102634
note that Nomos watches tend to have extra long lugs, so pick smaller case size than you think you'd normally wear. and look at the lug to lug diameter, not just the watch diameter. you could try the 36mm option

>>18102626
>club sport is underrated, but the tangente is the one nomos to own
Why is that?

>>18102635
if you like Nomos for the designs, you might also like Junghans

>>18102639
I am drawn to nomos because supposedly inhouse mvmt etc so at this price better than most imported chinese shit. What ablut junghans

>>18102644
they just have some similarly clean, minimalist Bauhaus type designs. they mostly use imported swiss movements
I wouldn't say an in-house movement necessarily means better quality

>>18102653
Ah I see. Well basically I want the best quality I can expect to get for that money. Which is the better option?

>>18102653
By the way that pic looks great. Probably costs a shit ton top of the line model?

This junghan stuff looks promising. I always wanted a day date complication since I often forget what day it is when I am really engrossed in my work on psycho stimulants

>>18102661
it's 500$ lol. cool design for sure though
Nomos is more premium in movement and materials with more youthful designs, Junghans is cheaper but with some cool heritage and lots of retro styled models

>>18102677
https://www.junghans.de/en/collection/watches/junghans-meister/meister-s-automatic/27421044?c=605

This is well within budget. Is it shit tho?

>>18102677
>Nomos is more premium in movement and materials
Ah. I see so I must better take that one

This picture is really offensive

>>18102685
Seriously I am going to tell them what I think. Fucking cucks

>>18101403
Absolutely beautiful Day-Date

>>18101431
>YEAH BOYEEEEEEEEEE

Looks interesting. But too busy and possibly too large

https://www.junghans.de/en/collection/watches/junghans-meister/meister-chronoscope/27442946?c=16

good evening /wt/

>>18102705
Is this a Moser?

>>18102685
>>18102692
kek Junghans really knows their audience

>>18102710
Yes anon. 40mm pioneer

>>18102705
Love those Casios

>>18102705
Awesome Seiko mod. Parts list?

>>18102705
>that hand
Honest question, no hate or judgement:
How is someone in their mid-50s on 4chan?
Even if you've been here since the very beginning, you were like 30 at the time.

>>18102721
I'm 31 and work in construction lol

In.conclusion nomos is not an option because i dont like those teeny tiny seconds pointers. The fuck is this shit.

Junghan is not an option because of the picture of the nigger hand in gold golored watch being held by white woman

Really a slap in the face


What other brands is left. Maybe fale rolex after all (tudor)

Son of a bitch

Or just save up for real one

>>18102728
Based newcomer is already figuring it out faster than half of /wt/

>>18102721
The 2016 US election brought a lot of older users to the site.
Plus, /wt/ tends to skew a little older. Mort and OmegaDrunk are both in their late 40s at least.
Moser anon probably discovered the site in much the same way.

>>18102730
Probably best is to wait it out some years until enough money to go straight for the bullseye. But would be nice to have at least something better than the armani chink watch in the mean time.

I really cannot stress enough how disgusted I am by brands that show beastiality in their adds, especially black cock on white pussy.

Fucking queers

Maybe I will get this

https://www.tagheuer.com/fr/en/timepieces/collections/tag-heuer-carrera/36-mm-calibre-7-automatic/WBN2310.BA0001.html

>>18102735
So all of them?

Is this too small? I've always liked the looks of this style of Casio (this is the A158W), but they always seem so damn small to me. I've been really intrigued by the custom metal cases and stuff you can get for them, but I just don't know if the style fits me.

>>18102760
>Is this too small?
yeah but it doesn't matter with cheap digital casios tbqh

>>18102779
That's fair. Maybe a metal g shock square would fit me a bit better, I don't know if I could ever get over how small these things look.

>>18102731
/wt/ will always skew older due to the material. If it was only teenagers, then there would be endless cycles of "should I get this Vostok?"

>>18102760
Wear what you love; don't worry about style, as we're in a post-cohesive fashion world now. Anything goes. As for size: what are you comparing it to? Any watch will look good to your eyes if you give yourself time to get used to seeing it on your wrist.

they have more fun back home

>>18102812
Also fair, this is me in >>18101326 , I generally wear watches around 35 to 40mm. I'm sure in time I'd get used to it, admittedly I haven't given them enough time on the wrist to really get used or the size.

>>18102801
NTA but FWIW I absolutely love my metal square g shock. easily my most worn watch.

>>18102822
Put the watch on and take a nap. When you wake up, it'll look right to your eyes.

>pic related

This is the smallest watch I have that could be worn today (i.e. it's still working); I always need to wear it through a sleep session in order for it to look right to my eyes.

If you do wake up and it still looks awfully small, wear it overnight and see what the next day brings. If it's still small, then your eyes will always tell you that it's too small.

Good luck though; those watches are wonderful.

>>18102812
I grew up here and came in from /a/

>>18102396
having a watch with a japanese weekday is cool but all the english text on it kind of ruins the effect imo

I'm addicted to black pussy.

>>18102862
You can choose the day language usually.

>>18102946
We know, dufour

>>18103043
Mrs. Baldursson tells you the inarguable facts what men should wear!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vUFP_Lwedk

>>18103065
>Mrs. Baldursson
You mean Mrs. Bald Asshair

>>18103065
I smell a jew

>>18103065
There's no way she's with him for anything but his money, right?

>>18103077
Physiognomy is very real, look at her schnoz if there was any doubt

>>18102298
Patek has fallen

>>18103085
She's smoking hot. Lmfaoing @ ur life, bittercel

>>18103065
>>18103143
I think they're both attractive but Teddy is way cuter than her.

>>18103143
>that dog faced chubby bitch
>smoking hot

Maybe at McDonalds.

>>18102760
u can't go wrong with a duro

>>18103184
Unless you aren't obese then it will be too big.

>>18103193
is bill gates obese?

>>18103196
No, it's too big for him also

Can you guys suggest a watch for me please?
Budget of 100 tops
Classic, conservative style, analogic.
I will work as maitre in a luxury restaurant, so formal clothing
nothing flashy, black leather straps and understated silver/titanium finish.
I need to tell the time but I don't want to look neither a poorfag or a poser with fake watches, to the random dude that will know about watches.
Thanks

>>18103223
There aren't many options at that price point, best i can do is Orient Bambino or Maestro.

>>18103223
Wear a pocket watch like a Chad and tip your hat to the ladies for best tips for yourself.

>>18103223
There:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/276418529310?
Did you know this watch went to a black hole? Now you do.
Or was it some homage of this..

>>18103227
thank you for the suggestion anyway. what would you think If you saw me in that setting wearing a Seiko or their budget option Lorus?
>>18103228
yes I was unironically thinking exactly that! I also don't think wearing a wrist watch would be really appropriate. No fancy chains, just something to put in my pocket. Is there something nice and not flashy for that?

>>18103238
>just something to put in my pocket. Is there something nice and not flashy for that?
your phone

>>18103237
Nice. I just don't like the idea of going with a Timex or Casio written on it , I just don't think I can get away with this as a fashion statement genre "I'm a man of the people". I'm supposed to be pushing fine wines to wealthy people.

>>18103240
can't bring a phone

I helped out a woman who didn't speak the language find a friend of his who was on the same train as us, she was wearing a gold Tank and diamond earrings and he was wearing a Submariner LB.
At some point, talking to her about an appointment, he repeatedly tapped on the crystal of his watch and said
>oh but don't trust me, my watch's a bit behind, I have to change its batteries

>>18103238
Too troublesome to fiddle with a pocket watch when you need to check the time on the job. It's be even more ostentatious than a wrist watch

>>18103238
A Seiko Cocktail time would do just fine.

>>18103250
Spanish speaking brown person? Fake, surely

>>18103243
really? do you work for the Bohemian Grove or something?

>>18103238
Get something like this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154057488514?

It's hard to find a quality (modern) pocket watch..
If the clients ask about it, you can spin up shit how you don't want to offend them by checking the time constantly and that you want to focus on them and how the watch was a gift from your late grandpa etc.

>>18103238
Don't get a mechanical watch no matter how hard people ITT shill for them. It wont serve you well at all in your budget range.

>>18103223
Just buy whatever you think looks cool at that price. At this point whatever people may suggest you, you’ll have some kind of constraint.

Suggesting watches to people is the greatest waste of time in this gay ass hobby.

>>18103272
Out of budget dude, as I said I'm actually more considering seiko budget option Lorus.
>>18103275
it's a really really luxury place, french style. I'm not kidding unfortunately, It's kind of a big step up for me.
>>18103277
This one is nice. Main selling point of a pocket watch to me would be not getting outed as a pleb, but I'm starting to think this would out me as a complete idiot.

I know watch people recognise nice watches, but do you also recognise a budget friendly watch?

>>18103289
>I know watch people recognise nice watches, but do you also recognise a budget friendly watch?

Only acceptable options are Casio, Timex, Citizen, Seiko. Even then they won't think very highly of you. Worst thing you can do is rock a DW or MVMT or an obvious fake.

>>18103289
>Main selling point of a pocket watch to me would be not getting outed as a pleb, but I'm starting to think this would out me as a complete idiot.
Go ahead, be afraid to live your life your own way. Conform to the mold. I guarantee you would get known as that nice quirky guy with a pocket watch instead of another suck up who only wears a random watch for appearances sake.

>>18102097
Everything can be scratched which also means everything buffs out eventually.

>>18103292
>Worst thing you can do is rock a DW or MVMT
I know this is an unpopular opinion but mvmt has some nice looking watches. They should just be more like $100 instead of the prices they are.

>>18103292
all right, I'm convinced, I'm going with a pocket watch, then maybe at the first fat check I'll come back and buy an acceptable watch.

>>18103278
There has to be a san martin or pagani that will do what he needs it to do for around $100. Couldn't be much worse than the quartz in that price range if anything.

>>18103303
This is stupid, you're obviously supposed to not be flashy and to not look distracted, but then you want to go with the most flashy and finicky solution.

This smacks of rationalization rather than actually examining your reqs and solving the problem statement.

>>18103348
No It actually makes a lot of sense. I looked at the uniform I will have only a waistcoat, not a jacket.

>>18103354
And you're still going for the most flashy and finicky solution

>>18103356
I think a wristwatch on a plain white shirt would make me look like a waiter in a fancy pizzeria. I'll be taking your advice to heart though, I will be discreet.

>>18103301
>>18103292
the funniest thing about DW to me is the fake brand name history they made up, about randomly meeting some guy named Daniel Wellington and being "inspired by his style" or whatever, then just stealing his name

>>18103359
Wearing a watch does not make you look fancy typically

I was clearing out my dead uncle's house and I found this quartz Seamaster 120. As you can see at some point I guess the battery leaked and completely fucked the dial, and a bit the hands. Additionally the winder needs some attention
BUT I really like it as a watch. I like the medium weight of it, I like that it's not as chunky as the 350, it's not too flashy or too plain. I even like the wear on the bezel, it gives it character.

Do you think it's worth fixing up? Or with the cost of getting the winder looked at, plus a new dial, should I just part it out and look around for a relatively cheap one to buy

watches with this vibe?

>Explorer is........ LE BAD????
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIZLqWGQ3Ts

>>18103385

>>18103413
He’s right you know

>>18103424
Wow, wish these were $250.

>>18103433
Just look for some Chinese knock off on aliexpress.

Wearing my Sea Quartz again today

Currently saving for a Ferrari 308 GTS Quattrovalvole, can't spare any money on watches for a while

>>18103445
yah bruh i weasr basedko cuz i savin up for golden rocket shpi see you brotha on tha side of otha

Tomorrow you will have to adjust your quartz date watch or mechanical date watch that is still wound :)

>>18103452
I also need to keep some money set aside for Hawaiian shirts

Tomorrow is one of the 5 ish days that perpetual calendar Chad's win. This is what you paid thousands extra for.

>>18103460
rip john holmes gayds got him in the end

NEW THREAD
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>>18103480
>>18103480
>>18103480
>>18103480

>>18103372
>Do you think it's worth fixing up?
if it has sentimental value then sure. if you want it ticking again and dont care what it looks like then sure. if you want it running, looking as good as a nice used version and dont care it was your dead uncles then no.

>>18101313
based