/fa/ - Fashion

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invicta is really your only bet if you want an automatic for that price. If you want quartz you might be able to find something else.

Personally I'm happy with my ceramic sub but I wear my Panerai 111m way more.

>>7425501

I've got a Bapex x Ursus (w)taps from 09 that I picked up for just under a grand that's held up stupidly well and is based on the submariner design - compared it to an actual rolex movement and you can't tell the difference then again I'm no watch snob. You can find the mainline bapex's for five hundred or so on rakuten or sometimes ebay.

>>7425502
complete lol @ similarities

>>7425502
>invicta is really your only bet if you want an automatic for that price
Invicta is garbage, you can get lots of nicer watches for that price. Practically every brand out there has a submariner homage, just look around a bit.

>>7425534
>>7425502
perfect
thank you very much

>>7425534
They both look like shit. They do indeed look similar.

i guess you could say it was
time
for another watch thread

>>7425483
hi OP

>>7425577
is that u bai

>>7425577
why does someone on 4chan own an $8000 watch

>>7425523
Dude...
I legitimately feel bad for you:
http://hypebeast.com/2012/4/a-bathing-ape-2012-spring-summer-type-3-bapex#comment-514062243
>We buy Bapex so Nigo can buy Rolex.
Hype is the worst.

>>7425612
>implying people of all incomes don't browse 4chan

Seriously though I mainly only browse /pol/ I just heard about urban ninjas and lurked here for a laugh.

>>7425663
>from /pol/
>buys an $8,000 watch
>see image

>>7425684

>>7425616
I legitimately don't care, it's held up fine over the years and was part of of a collaboration that I really liked, keeps time and in my opinion looks nice. It's not likely that I'll ever buy or feel comfortable wearing a watch as expensive as a rolex anyways. Like I said, I'm no watch snob.

>>7425502
Invicta or Alpha

http://www.alpha-watch.com/details.php?myid=426

Loads more if you're willing to go over $100

Maybe it's pleb, but fuck it:

I can't stand "traditional" watches, along the lines of Rolexes and dive watches. The bright silver, cluttered faces, and boring links are just shit to me. They're so gaudy

I like more understated, subtle, simple designs, be they digital or analog, and modern is best. What'ya got for me, /fa/?

At the moment I wear the one you see in this pic.

>>7425483
You really can do better than the Submariner for that amount of money.

>>7425807
Budget?

Going to buy this watch from void. What think?

>>7425829
oops

>>7425811
I hope you're not implying the Submariner isn't the perfect watch

>>7425815
Nothing more than about $300, although I'm not really looking to spend that much after buying a mutewatch last year (the picture).

I'm interested in a Void at the moment, but I also like Fluds.

>>7425842
>>7425829
looks good

>>7425843
>pro hunter
>aftermarket garbage

trashman where art thou?

>>7425842
I like it.

Kinda wanna get this, but I know it won't match ith anything.

>>7425887
>not liking pro hunter
oh boy

>>7425917
found your holy grail watch, pic related.

>>7425848
What about this? Mondaine have a bunch of nice watches that sound something like what you're looking for.

http://www.amazon.com/Mondaine-A660-30344-11SBB-Gents-Leather-Watch/dp/B002LZUB5Q/ref=sr_1_4?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1387165126&sr=1-4

Could somebody post the (facetious) watch guide?

>>7425951
>gaytona-rolex-elton-john-edition.jpg
I lol'd

Holy shit that looks terrible. But really, I understand if you don't like Pro Hunter. I'd probably never buy one (even if I had the cash) but they do look amazing to me.

>>7425962
Not bad, not bad.

It's still not exactly what I'm looking for, but I looked through some of the selections they had and liked a few.

I guess, to be more specific, I like things modern and not necessarily metal. Also, color is fine with me.

That said, thanks a lot for the link. I'm actually kind of interested in that, especially at that price.

>>7425970
I dunno if I was gonna go for that look I'd get an IWC pilot watch. The dopple chrono top gun is pretty nice.

>>7425951

mofucker wut

>>7426005
Oh my god, it's so hideous that I love it. I'm a sucker for shit like that.

>>7425982
Braun is about the only other brand I can think of, I'm probably not going to be any more help since I like traditional designs which you do not lol

http://www.amazon.com/Braun-BN0032BKBKG-Mens-Black-Watch/dp/B004X4KW1Q/ref=sr_1_8?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1387166409&sr=1-8&keywords=braun

Anyway, you may as well check out some forums and do some digging to find one you really like.

>>7426124
I like Braun watches, thanks.

I've actually found a few brands I've been interested in - Void and Komono, for instance, so now it's just the matter of trying to figure what model(s) to buy

$300. thoughts?

>>7426499
oopsies

>>7426512
hell yes

>>7426666
is uniform wares known for good quality?

>>7425842
love it

cop an sk007

Nixons, and the casio f91 are pleb.

Bought this a long time ago.

>>7425843
Where did I imply that?

The only rolex I'd buy would be a daytona, simply because it's the smart thing. Those watches just keep appreciating.

... and that's coming from someone with a datejust. bahah

those tats are dope

>>7426687
1 series use japanese movement which is surprisingly accurate. higher series use swiss quartz movement and also leather strap so I'd say they are better quality. I had one 1 series but replaced the rubber strap with a leather one, it was cool watch, minimalism and so on, to please the hipsters..

but I wouldn't get a new watch from them.

>>7426770
I wonder what band that is. that steel case also looks brushed. all the ones i see look polished.

good looking watch though

>>7427762
There is nothing suprising about the accuracy of Japanese movements.

>>7428064
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Drive

>seiko
>Time accuracy: monthly rate within ±15 sec (equivalent to a daily rate of ±1 sec) and power reserve (72h) indicator.
>daily rate of ±1 sec
>daily rate of ±1 sec
>daily rate of ±1 sec

>There is nothing suprising about the accuracy of Japanese movements.

ETA 2824-2


>the Standard grade is adjusted in two positions with an average rate of +/-12 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-30 seconds/day;

>the Elaborated grade is adjusted in three positions with an average rate of +/-7 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-20 seconds/day;

>while the Top grade is adjusted in five positions with an average rate of +/-4 seconds/day, with a maximum daily variation of +/-10 seconds/day.


Rolex

3135 movement was proved to be less acurate than an intermediate 2824-2 in a timzone.com blog post comparison

>>7428105
We're on the same page right? I'm saying there's no surprise because Japanese movements are very very good.

>>7428135
lol yeah right you fucking prick
you don;t know jack fuck

>the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2010, the SEIKO Spring Drive Spacewalk Commemorative Edition was named the Sports Watch of the Year.

>This is the only watch in the world designed from scratch to be worn during a spacewalk. It is a watch that brings mankind a step closer to the stars as its hands glide across the dial, plotting time with no 'tick', in perfect harmony with the eternal motion of the planets. I thank you sincerely for this award which will be the pride of the entire SEIKO family.

>>7428170
hahaha, ahhh at least this is one thing you know about watches... it helps you're not using your own knowledge and referring to people that know about watches.

dont see why the accuracy is trhat important

>>7428178
its funny how in the same breath you mention rolex's "seamless second hand tick" you dismiss seiko's movements. and you gladly parade rolex's accuracy.

funny thing is seiko's very own spring drive had shattered the swiss horological notions of what was possible in the early 90's by actually producing a sweeping second hand movement, but also incorporating the most accurate mechanical movement in the known world.

as seiko continued to do that, they also added a minute repeating function to their spring drive and offered it for a fraction of patek's minute repeater movement, embarrassing the swiss brand's heritage of engineering marvels throughout the decades.

oh and an Fyi
the grand seiko spring drive hibeat, is a just released >80 hour reserve watch, while maintaing accuracy, and the sweeping second hand

not like your disgusting dream watch tissot....

this is a minute repeating function since you don't know what it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZxo-fXscxg

i was like you once, buying and reselling watches on name alone, i didn't want to belive what i read about those japanese brands until i finally gave in and bought

put my vintage collection to shame...with their budget lines

>>7428183
Some people care about it, a lot. Some people care more about the in house vs sourced mvt debates and others don't give a shit.

I can see why it would be important for some people who just need that accuracy. I don't know who they are, but I know that they care.

>>7428192
hahaha are you doing that thing agian? hahaha

I'm not falling for it you arsehole, I have a horrible feeling that you're just cut and pasting stuff from watch forums hahaha

>>its funny how in the same breath you mention rolex's "seamless second hand tick" you dismiss seiko's movements. and you gladly parade rolex's accuracy.

I'VE SAID NOTHING OF THE SORT YOU FUCK STOP IT!! hahaha

When have I ever dismissed Seikos movements? Pretty sure my last two posts just said that it's not surprising they're good because they're awesome...

wait... you got me again

>>7428197
too bad tissot doesn't source their movements in house

it's a nothing brand
a nothing company and a nothing watch

you might as be wearing rado, hublot,
hell even a fake fucking rolex!

http://blog.tc-sub.com/2013_02_01_archive.html

the fake rolex's built on the old eta 2824 blanks eta discontinued yet still are magically sold have a better apperance than the slowed tissot you dream of


im guessing your dream car is a ford probe too?

>>7428221
hahahah are you still butthurt? This isn't even bait. You're genuinely still angry that you were so wrong about stuff you hold dear.

Tissot sources inhouse, ETA and Tissot are both made by Swatch.

Now take the bait and tell me more.

>>7428231
>inhouse

means that the brand produces the movement

having a front company print their names on a face and shipped an eta movement from swatch is the very definition of having their movements outsourced

seiko5's malaysian movements are inhouse too by that defintion they own the factories all throughout southeast asia!!!

>>7428242
hehehe

>>7428239
And yes you're right, those malaysian movements are in house, since like you said the factories are owned.

Is there anything wrong with wearing a homage watch? I love the look of submariners but can't afford one.

>>7428252
Depends who you ask, I think it's fine. Who doesn't love the Submariner?

What brands were you looking at?

>>7428252
Don't get fakes man, you're better than that. Get a watch that's a stylistic homage... it'd be better than a cheap knock off anyway.

>>7428271
He said homage

Are you brain damaged?

>>7428250
not considered in house but nice try
words have meanings/defnitions for a reason

otherwise everyone can just go around yelling bleepty bloop and pretend they can mean what they want it to

>>7428259
nobody will know it's a homage to anything unless it's another watch snob

in which case you will never know
becuase watch snobs are hella nice to you in person but dicks behind your back

>oh nice sub homage, invicta?
yeah!!!! i got it at costco!!!
>looks good, lets see how it comapres to the real thing >:)
>oh look at that, some of the details are off but...looks good >:)

>>7428276
kek

>>7428286
I'm fucked either way of I run into a watch snob

>oh, that's one of those entry level automatics right
y-yes

>>7428286
that's just humans in general

>>7428276
*shrug* I buy the real things, so it doesn't really concern me.

Sometimes homages are used as a euphemism by replica watch makers.

>>7428277
>>Owned by the same parent company.
>>In house
>>makes sense

>>7428307
not they are not....
anyone who knows anything about a watch knows what a homage is......

http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=stats&do=who&t=1777

fuck you are one fuck-re-fucktarded backwards aussie aren't you?

>>7428307
Why presume that he used the wrong word?

>>7428299
Watch snobs like me only judge people who wear fakes, I'd be rather understanding of your want of the style but inability to afford what most of the times amounts to a relatively inflated price tag.

>>7428323
becuase he doesn't know anything about watches, and doesn't know that there is a huge controversy in the watch world over homage v. replica followers

and nobody would use the 2 terms interchangeably

>>7428323
I didn't presume he used the wrong word, I just went with that meaning with his following sentence. Could have gone both ways really.

Like I said, i'm not really versed with that sorta stuff since I only deal with real watches myself.

>>7428259
I'm about to go for the Steinhart Ocean 1. I haven't been able to find many bad reviews and they seem like great bang for the buck.

I love how subs look on NATO straps.

>>7428334
no sieg he's a """watch snob"""

>>7428340
pic

>>7428322
Why would anyone who deals with real watches bother with fakes?

Nice IWC... what do you mean you haven't heard of the IWG Homage? Aren't you a watch guy?

And Sieg, you of all people have no right to call people out hahaha. You are one of the least knowledgable watch people here.

You think Hamilton is actually a high end brand and have never owned any luxury watches. Stop it already pal.

>>7428335
>I don't know anything about watches because I only buy expensive watches
lel

>>7428334
People like to talk shit but but I've never seen you speak nothing but truth

>>7428340
>>7428343
Looks really good, price seems good too

>>7425483
SKX007 with a oyster bracelet

>>7428346
See previous post.

I'm saying that I didn't know that there was a distinct different between the two words, especially when I've seen those used interchangeably.

I understand what they mean as a concept and don't deal with them much since I don't advocate fakes. Homages i suppose are a grey area.

>>7428334
>>7428346
This is pretty pathetic haha

http://fuuka.warosu.org/fa/thread/S7404322

^ if you can be bothered to read it, Sieg basically starts saying shit about Swatch's medium to high end brands and shows he has no idea what he's talking about. Changes the goal posts of his arguments when he realises he's self ethering and ultimately just shows how little he knows.

But yeah, trust what he says. He owns a Hamilton.

>>7428360
fuuuck... i just realise i said i wouldnt be trolled by sieg again and here i am arguing against him... okay i'm genuinely gone.

Didn't mean to cause confusion with the homage vs replica semantics.

The Submariner is a good looking design, grab a similar looking watch if you would like.

>>7428307
>*shrugs*
are you 14 years old?

>>7428397
Are you autistic?

Looking for something similar to
>>7419082
Because it's a few hundred.

Any recommendations?

>>7429001
It's so terrible. Why?

Why are rolex's so expensive? Just googled what Bai's is made out of it and it says steel. Are the innards of the watch really that expensive to put together? I can't imagine them jumping the price up thousands of dollars just for the name rolex. is that what they're really doing? I know nothing about watches.

>>7429057
To a certain extent that's true, I mean it's Rolex; they can charge what they want. But their watches really are amazing. Just look at a hands-on review, or any review to get an idea of what makes a watch expensive.

One of my kids got hold of my Roly and destroyed it. The piece that connects the band to the body has been replaced with guitar strings, There is a scratch on the magnifier for the date. Overall the thing is scuffed to shit

>>7429119
kill your kids

>>7429119
You can get replacement spring bars and cyclopes. I'm sure it would polish up decently but it might cost a bit.

What age was your kid when they thought it would be a good idea to smash a Rolex around?

>>7429151
Actually, here

http://www.esslinger.com/generic-rolex-spring-bar-kit.aspx

http://www.esslinger.com/generic-rolex-plastic-watch-crystals-cyclops-and-tropic.aspx

I'm sure there's better places to buy parts from, but it can be done. It's worth it.

>>7429151
He was 11 when he thought that it was his watch. He had hid it from me for a couple years and I finally found it

>>7429179
I don't even.. what the fuck.

<a href='http://i.imgur.com/IxDADBc' title=''><img src='http://i.imgur.com/IxDADBc.jpg' alt='' title='Hosted by imgur.com' /></a>

>>7429202
what the fuck

>>7429202
That is a sexy beast

>>7429179
also how old are you???... jesus

>>7429119
>2013
>having children
It was your fault

I want to get the entry level Seiko SNZH or the Orient Ray. Are these viable homages? Which one is better?

>>7431280
Forgot pic.

>>7431280
Orient Ray

>>7429119
>>7429125
No one would blame you dude. Not even the judge.

Every day watch is a 1970s IWC yacht club automatic. Special occasions I bring out my limited edition Seiko sps009j. Yes that's a spring drive chronograph.

Fukenn laughing at the idiot wondering why accuracy is all that. PS. I'm an apprentice watchmaker.

One day I hope to own a Lange and sohne.

>>7429119
>7425848
>officialy certified

>>7431294
Eh, not that nice looking

>>7426512
I was thinking about copping a 203 from UW but then I bought a Seagull 1963 instead.

Bump

>>7432467
I really don't like that.

>>7432507
Are those Sea gulls? Cause I'd get that leftmost one.

Also, I really want this. I dislike rolex's/citizens/diver watches. I prefer shit like pic related

what wristband /fa/?

>>7434898
the other one is a timex.

>>7434940
NATO/ZULU strap

>>7434973
color?

>mechanical watches
>almost 2014
no thanks
i bought these
cheap and looks sweet with black clothes

Just copped the Omega Seamaster
thoughts?
£2.7k so about $4500

>>7435080
Ah, the autist's watch.

>>7435080
Not a fan of the gold, at least on that model, but Casio digitals are some of my favorites
>thin
>lasts a long time, takes a lot of everyday use
>screen with everything you need
>iconic shape and shit

>>7435086
My gf has one in silver, it looks great on her

The gold one is fucking disgusting though

>>7435083
Show us plz

>>7431285
>DIE

must be from Seiko's knew Emo-drive

>>7435088
>Not a fan of the gold
>>7435090
>The gold one is fucking disgusting though

stay beta :^)))

>>7435090
Haven't got it with me at the moment, but I have my 2 Rolex's
I like watches.

>>7435063
Black personally

>>7435103

>>7435123
Also that's $10k worth of watches not including the Seamaster
>kek

Bump

Also bumping

>>7435123
Very nice

>>7435732
Thanks!
I don't usually wear the DATE, I prefer the Explorer

>>7435746
They're both great looking, I think the Rolex cyclops is one of the coolest features you can get on any watch. How old are they?

>>7435803
Date is 4 years old, Explorer is 2, so they're in pretty perfect condition still

Opinion on HMT watches?

>>7435859
ahh good, from the crappy photo they looked ancient and scuffed haha.

Nice set bruv

>>7436148
The only thing I could see it being good for is the Vintage look and the dirt cheap price. They don't keep time well and build quality isn't exactly Swiss.

I'd like to buy an all white watch for around 50€, which models/brands should I look for?

>>7436355
Casio F91-wc8

Or you could be less vague so we can give better suggestions

>>7436389
Never had watches before but I'd say something streetwearish

>>7436408
So digital or analogue? I actually think that casio might work as streetwear.

>>7436412
I'd say analogue but I really dig casio, though I don't like the white ones

>>7436426
Something like this then?

is this watch /fa/?

>>7436438
Yeah but with less things on it, a more simplistic one if that exists

>>7436450
It'll exist, it's just finding it for 50€ that's the problem

>>7436449
I'm not really into "gadget" watches but if it's your thing, why not.

>>7436490
The Casio? No problem, glad I could help.

>>7436478
guess I'll go witht he first one you posted then, thanks a lot!

I do believe I have found what will be my next watch, gentlemen.

>>7436618
Manual? Nice.

Can digital watches be /fa/?

>>7436674
Yes

>>7429119
I wouldn't worry about it mate, with it being fake and all. Cyclops mag is far too low. Dial and bezel are way off.

>>7429119
Shouldn't be expensive to replace considering it's fake

>>7436753
Not him, but http://www.timefy.com/en/exception/231-max-bill-342-mm-white-hand-winding.html

>>7436618
Shit that's sexy. What's the model? Price/

>>7436756
Thanks for the link

>that price though
Dayumm

>>7436826

that Bauhaus, though!!!

>>7437205
It looks so nice

>>7437205
I think I'd like it more it if it didn't say "design" on it, especially in that stupid font. If it was the same font as Junghands it would look better.

>>7437707
>Junghands
The fuck
*Junghans

>>7437707
I see what you mean.

Bump

>still 2013
>still wearing watches
>not strapping superior Finish AMOLED technology to your wrist
>not having that ultimate techninja look

>>7440949
>implying we can go techninja before 2020

Seriously, though, the rise of wearable tech is gonna make things very cool very soon.

>>7440949
I'm not cool enough to pull that off

>>7431294
That's a solid watch for the money. I've got one with the Pepsi bezel.

While it's not a "real" ISO rated diver watch, it is overly capable for shallow dives.

It is the best watch that $125 can buy, imo.

Coppernaut?

>>7441018
>12:36

That's actually neat. I'm disgusted by most Tokyoflash watches, but that looks really interesting. How much are they asking?

>>7440968

oh yeah, cant get to get /fa/ augmentations.

>>7441029
I was disgusted too, but that one seems pretty cool
150€

>>7441018

tokyoflash is always so close to come up with something awsome, but they always leave details the make them fail miserably.

>>7441035
>150€
Ehhh. I'd rather get a real watch with that money. Most watches like this I consider to be novelties. If it scratches that novelty itch, go for it. Otherwise, get it for cheaper.

>>7440993
lol Orient is a shitty low quality brand that is fapped over by overweight old white people form watchuseek

if you want a real diver get an Omega Seamaster. Christ, /fa/ has such a shit taste in watches

>>7441097
So much this, I always cringe when people recommend Seiko, Orient, Citizen, and other crap level brands. It's like these guys don't know what real watches are.

>>7441155
>Seiko
bait.

>>7441155
Seiko, Orient, and Citizen are fine watches made for the everyman in mind. A dollar spent on any of these watch manufacturers is money well spent. They aren't luxury by any means, but they come from great manufacturing standards. Get off your uppity ass and stop shitposting.

>>7441034
Just imagine some sort of really /fa/ prosthetic arm or something, with a built in /fa/ smartwach

>>7441155
Literally had a jeweler talk to me for two hours on patek phillipe watches. Since then its my goal to get one of these magnificent time pieces

>>7441698
That Jeweller is a marketing genius.

>>7425483
Look at the Parnis Sub homages.

I like simple, casual, modern watches like this.

I was gonna get my dad a watch for Christmas, but he isn't much of an expensive watch guy. He wears a watch that looks like a weeneder with a canvas strap, and I think it is a little too casual for business wear.
I was looking at this timex, since it isn't too expensive (only 37 bucks) and I think it looks pretty nice. Thoughts, suggestions, input?

>>7443388
your dad is a motherfucker

>>7443388

it sounds like you've got everything under control, man. sounds like a really thoughtful gift

>>7443420
Yeah, but a pretty good real estate agent.
Besides, I would hope he is a motherfucker. Because if he didn't fuck my mother, I wouldn't exist.
>That sounds like an improvement
I Know ;-;

>>7443429
I've never really bought bought a gift that he didn't always get. Think it is nice enough? I don't mind spending a little more for something a little nicer.

I am thinking about dropping around a K on a pre-owned simple black leather band, silver face date just rolex from ebay. Am I retarded?

I am hesistant buying something like a Roly pre-owned but I don't have a choice. I can drop 1k not 3

>>7443504
Definitely retarded

Is my old Nixon /fa/?

Anyone got suggestions for someone with a really skinny wrist? Honestly the F-91W is the only watch I've tried on that doesn't look goofy on me. Anything with a small diameter, possible? I like the look of these:

>>7437205
>>7426512

>>7443674

what do you suggest then?

>>7443504
I wouldn't do it. Rolex watches are nice, but when you get them pre-owned at such a low price online, that's when things get funny.

Only get a used Rollie from a reputable dealer, and preferably from a brick-and-mortar store.

>>7443948

Whoops forgot to add text, this is my new U-Boat kinetic I picked up the other day. Not a bad piece

>>7443928

Any advice on where to look for one?

I live in Miami and honestly making business contacts/meeting women is all about looking like you have money. The rolex I am thinking of getting is simple, but when someone looks at my wrist I want them to know am I can hang. I am not happy about the culture of my city but it is what it is, and I have enough money for one.

>>7425483
just get a tudor

looks like a rolex submariner
little harder to find

but watch guys automatically assume you know your shit when you have one on

>>7443948
>>7443963
Buddy...my condolences.