/fa/ - Fashion

>>8454046
>>>8454019

>>8454134
Hasnt even got proper subject

>>8454547
It's addressed at you specifically.

you gotta be a dense motherfucker...
watches aren't part of fashion

they are status symbols, 'cause you can't take your yacht into the yacht-club, you take you Frank Müller.

if you find a cheap one that looks somehow fashionable like a edgy vostok hipster shit or, OMG so minimal braun watches e.c.t you still a joke to people in the known.

this threads end up shit anyways, because there is nothing to discuss, you'll suck anyones cock when you see them IRL spouting a +10k and let's not talk 'bout them dirty jews I know who run around with patek.


you either have the money to waste a lot of money or you try to build a super franken with the super replicas from asia or GTFO no ones interested in your seiko, vostok motherfucking dollar watches.

>>8454724
pic related hublot with 40% real parts

Any suggestions for a guy with ridiculously skinny wrists? I don't wanna look like Ben 10

>>8454724
>fashion accessories aren't fashion
>implying clothing isn't a status symbol

>>8454724
or you just buy a tc sub for 500USD

>>8454805
I would rather fuck a goat than to give caddell any money

he's a fucking retard and fooling so many poor circle jerking fags

>>8454990
are you active on rg? i've been lurking (and buying) since 2009, but lately the whole scene seems to be going downhill. the only td i still buy from is sead.

>>8455049
yeah chinks getting more shameless by the minute the more traffic we send them the less each individual is worth.

last few years the quality skyrocketed tho'

>>8454046
raf semens earthpouches

wtc a very inexpensive watch that i can wear with nearly every fit

>>8455118
target

>>8454724
moar pics of your collection plox

are they all franken and reps?

>>8455049
yo whic TDs that fairly catering and responsive to noob customer that can ship to EU?

don't give me name, I'm not yet familiar with the TD's name.

>>8455372
can only give you names since most of them dont have websites. but i'd only buy from
toro bravo (spanish guy living in china)
sead (chink with best prices)
angus (also called puretime, not sure if chink. most up to date guy)

>>8455372
yo nigga,
puretime-asia dot com
they send china-Uk and than your country so 100% arrival

replicas aren't fun anymore to many fags know 'bout them

if you don't have money just get a vintage date-just they only cost like 1,5k

pic related or the f-91w?
both are cheap as shit

>>8454724
Yes, Guy, that's exactly right! The only reason to own things is to display your wealth! Conspicuous consumption and economic materialism are the only ways to demonstrate your worth and individuality!

>>8455413
>>8455452
yeah I heard toro and angus before.
never heard sead tho, but pretty sure I'll run across his name in one of those rep forums.

what reps do you have so far anyway? and what models that fairly accurate to the gen these days?

I'm eyeing on the gmt II but just knew that they often has incorrect handstack :(

>>8456606
if you get gmt2 you certainly have to go with the incorrecthandstack.
dont know who but a few years ago some factory made correct one but it was just domed from the start because they had to make a lot of modifications to the movement so it was unreliable

If you hang around peps who own real rollies I wouldnt buy a current gen model it has to many obvious tells, most obvious is the bezel numerals color, they just can't replicate the original platinum effect.

if you want a rollie get the BP seadweller(the old model), cheap and even people who know rolex don't remember what it looked like 10years ago


also don't get a rolex rep errbody knows it's a rep if you drive a honda civik
>people will even call it a fake when you wear a real one

>>8456663
> I wouldnt buy a current gen model
you mean specifically gmt2 or every current ones?


>www.ttw888.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=12127

>puretime-asia.com/product/gmt-master-ii-116710blnr-blackblue-ceramic-bezel-black-dial-on-ss-bracelet-a3186/

can I have your opinion on these? is it worth copping? or they have obvious tells?

>hang around peps
I don't. most of my friend can't even name 3 rollie models. lol

I haven't had a watch since I was like 12 and back then I had one of those classic digital Casios everyone had. Now I've looking for a new watch for quite some time and I really like the simplicity of this one. It's 30€ (from ASOS). Does anyone know if and where I can cop a similar watch for cheaper?

cop or not?

is there anything that is waterproof, looks nice, and isn't awfully expensive?
my watch that i've had since like 2006 just broke and need a new one that i must be able to shower in.
fwiw i'm pretty fuccboi tier and wear only black/white.

>>8454724
Different people like watches for different reasons.

Some people like them as "status symbols". They buy 200,000 dollar watches.

Some people use them to actually keep time. They'll buy some atomicly syncronized quartz watch that's probably solar powered, and may have a fuckload of other features on it as well.

Some like them as fashion accessories. They'll buy many different kinds of watches.

Personally, I see a mechanical watch as a work of art, and that's why I like them.

>>8456721
You can usually get those for 50

>>8456830

where?

Want to get a Seagull 1963, but my wrist is small (about 6½ inches in diameter). Would it fit? Also, are there any similar-looking mechanical alternatives (preferably cheaper) with a date function?

>>8457473
Shit, meant circumfrence. Would a Nato strap work?

>>8457480
nato straps aren't all that high variance
it's just a different method of securing the watch casing via the spring bars

it's stull cut for 8-10" wrists

>>8455118
timex?

>>8455470
¿por qué no los dos?

>>8454734
Get a small watch. Seiko 5's are smallish. Or an older watch. people used to wear them smaller.

>>8457498
Which manufacturers make good shorter straps then?

>>8456830
you can get the shittier Seiko 5 for $50. he posted a Seiko 5 Sport, which is around ~$100 on Amazon

I got one of these what do you guys think

>>8458372
Shit I just realised mine's slightly different, the face is outlined all in black but it's pretty similar (gold band etc.)

>>8458372
looks crap. get rid of it now and but a proper watch. these are as tacky and hipster as it can get.

>>8458372
There's this guy in my writing seminar that has one of these.

>he's a meme-spouting faggot with ray-ban glasses and is into "amateur photography" and "OMG so indie XDDD" bands

>>8458403
What's a proper watch then, I'm poor and this one was $15.

>>8458527
A mechanical watch u nerd

>>8458529
ok
I also have a basic black Swatch watch, is that better?

>>8458568
Don't know. You'll need to post a photograph of it.

>>8458592
It's this exact one, I can't transfer pictures from my phone unfortunately.

>>8458603
That looks alright. Not a fan of rubber straps though.

>>8458607
Yeah, again I bought that one cause it was cheap. Are there any cheapish (less than $100) watches that you'd recommend?

>>8458614
No.

>>8458616
What's the cheapest watch you'd recommend then, out of interest?

>>8458617
Some not too gaudy Seiko.

It's just hard to recommend cheap watches as they are pretty much all the same, except for looks. But I would say that you need to spend at least around 300 dollars for a good quality bracelet construction.

But I don't really know all that much about cheap watches. I wear quite expensive stuff, and that's a completely different thing altogether. It's fine to wear a cheap watch, but it has to look good and the construction needs to be of quality.

I'm saving for a Uniform Wares 302

>>8458646
Needs lugs.

>>8456703
every current ceramic one is bad in my opinion,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrGmhg4Dgpg
that's how the originals are made with gold or platinum but the ones from china have white paint or sometimes grey paint in the numerals

but one thing is important, get one with an asian ETA movement A2836 or A 2836 the one you send is A3186 which is the direct clone of the rolex movement but they are unreliable CHS but unreliable the ETA clones have ICHS but are almost always reliable.

but if you're social circle is made of plebs you could get any watch, it dosn't matter but if you're serious about watches you gotta make your own research

>>8458638
Aight cool, thanks.

>>8458646
pleb
bugger off

thoughts on ZIIIRO brand watches?
Kinda want the new Saturn

Guys,where can I get an iconic watch that does not suffer time for like less than a 1000 euros ?

I can go up in price,if its a real good one but just to have an idea

>>8460375
>puke

>>8460444
You can get a heavily used Heuer Monaco for that price.

>>8460452
what would you wear?

>>8460460
I am currently wearing my Rolex Sea-Dweller.

>>8460464
well no wonder. one's 179euros, the other is at a price I'm not even aware of.

>>8460476
Just because it's cheap does not mean it has to be ugly as dogshit.

>>8460483
>so what would you wear.

>>8460489
In that pricerange?

Probably some sort of steel quartz Seiko.

>>8458646
>ETA quartz movement

laughingwhores.jpg

What does /fa/ think about this one?

>>8460818

*tips fedora*

Seriously though, It's OK. The SeaGull ST17 movement it uses is perfectly fine, but don't expect it to be as good as a Seiko workhorse or ETA movement. It's not too bad for a Nomos tribute.

Probs gonna ask for this next Christmas.

>>8460818

I've worn one for the last two weeks.
That's an old-model of the R005.
Literally ask me anything.

>>8461297
Siiick. What is it?

opinions?

>>8461985
citizen ana digi.jpg

>>8461999
Thanks. I'm on my phone and don't see the file names.

Nice trips

>>8454046
Best place to get a Sinn 356 flieger? Lightly used is fine, acrylic or sapphire, but would prefer bracelet over leather strap

>>8461995
I'm not actually from /fa/ so I'm not going to be a total negative cunt about this. I only come here for watch threads.

Love everything about the hands.
Do not like analog/digital hybrid. Not sure what the function on the bottom is (timer) but a day/date wheel +cyclops would be preferable to a digital day
The hour numbering looks squished.
The polished band would annoy me if I owned it. Would prefer brushed.
Everything else is good. I'm just not much of an aviation watch type.

>>8461297
It's just one fucker that's posting this on here, and on watchuseek, but damn I'm falling for it. It looks great, the temperature feature must be swag, and I like the relief of the face. Still, 100€ is too much for an old quartz, idk where to buy one that'll be more reasonable in price.

Who knows whether the watch can sit on another bracelet/nato? Lugs width?

>>8461961
How is the quality?
Does the leather hold?
Any problems with it?

>>8462680

The quality is reasonably good for the price. The leather is soft, flexible, easy to scratch, the buckle seems concaved and the pin wobbly - still a reasonable strap for everyday wear. Going overboard with a good quality leather strap almost seems unreasonable taking into consideration the price of the watch itself.

Problems.

The spring-loaded lug bars are shit. One of mine clicks when pushed on.
The strap arguably needs a replacement.
Accuracy may be sporadic [mine has -40sec over 14 days, which is good].
Depending on how autistic you are, the face ink-print may be unsatisfactory.
> Picture related in my last post. 3 hour indicator doesn't allign with outside dash, some minute markings printed lighter than others, some 5 second indicators on second face printed darker or clearer than others. I didn't notice the inconsistency in face printing until two weeks in, and you probably didn't either when you initially looked at my picture.

>>8456712
get a digital casio

>>8462704
Do you know about a similar strap, that has higher quality?

>>8454046
I like binary watches

So /fa/, my dad just bought me a £ 22,000 (US$ 36,726) watch for getting into my first choice Uni in the UK.

>pic related; though its upside down lel.

Trouble is I'm not sure whether I should wear it around campus or not. Will it come off as brash? Tbf I don't think anyone will notice it as it looks pretty normal.

>>8463527
>brash
more like trash

>>8463527
le ebic meme

what /fa/ thinks of the new system 51 swatch ?

Green or black bezel? I'm not too sure about the green since it would look way nicer with a green dial (see Rolex submariner)

Posted it into the wrong thread some minutes ago.

>>8463527
i
s dat sum AP?

rich ass nigga, get outta here

>>8463691
These are such a ripoff it's not even funny.

But, black.

>>8463585
too big unfortunately

>>8463879
you mean thick ?
I had that impression too checking it on internet.
I haven't seen it in real tho.
Have you ?

>>8463691
get the LV edition for sure

>>8463701
There's a difference between ripoff and homage. I was considering one of the milsubs for a while but ended up getting a tissot prs516 instead.

>>8464163
>homage
>looks literally exactly like a sub except for the logo

>>8464171
That's kinda the point. Who cares anyway, they're still gorgeous as fuck.

>>8464163
Beautiful watch, wristshot pls?

>>8463699
Newfag detected

>>8463340
>pretentious
you really want to explain binary to people don't you?

>stupid
I would imagine it would need a good week to get used to. Just for being able to efficiently wear it efficiently (recognize pattern and not doing ANY calculation)

>cheap looking (probably because it was cheap)
It looks like a giveaway

>why does it exist
why make it an xbox huge clock face when you could just do the same on a bracelet and utilize the LEDs properly

10/10 made me googled a shitty gif for you.

>>8463340
>pretentious
you really want to explain binary to people don't you?

>stupid
I would imagine it would need a good week to get used tom, just for being able to efficiently wear it (recognize pattern and not doing ANY calculation)

>cheap looking (probably because it was cheap)
It looks like a giveaway

>why does it exist
why give it a xbox huge watch face when you could just do the same thing on a bracelet and utilize the benefits of the LED system.

Just to be a unicorn, right?

10/10 made me googled a shitty gif for you.

>>8463691
I think they only have a ceramic bezel for the black one.

Get the black ceramic one.

>>8464171
It still uses ETA and is Swiss Made. They can do it because Rolex didn't get design patterns renewed.

And I think it's good. Now Rolex has to do something new for once.

IWC > all

>>8464674
Dude, Rolex doesn't have to do shit.

You really think some tiny company copying their designs will have even the slightest impact on them?

>>8464680
You don't know what you are talking about. Sure, IWC make great watches, but there are plenty better out there.

>>8464685
Forgot pic

>captcha: was witcop

>>8464690
The picture does not make your previous statement any more valid.

>>8464685
>You really think some tiny company copying their designs will have even the slightest impact on them?

You missunderstad: I was just explaining that it wasn't a "ripoff", since Rolex doesn't own the rights to it anymore.

And you can bet your ass that Rolex cares that every shitty company on earth can make Submariners now. Trust me they will mix up things.

>>8464705
People have been saying that for 30 years.

>>8464716
>not thinking IP is important for luxury brands
>2013

wtf man, also those were fakes from China. These are actually decent watches which come really sort of close to the original.

>>8464736
Anyone who really truly wants to buy a Rolex and has the funds to do so, will never purchase a fake.

>>8464742
I'm not denying that, I'm just saying that the Brand will lose value if they don't come up with new designs. Trust me I know my business economics, they can only live off the image so long. And they will do something, like new hands or patterns on the next version of the sub, trust me.

>>8464790
You keep saying trust me, but I have a very hard time doing that.

Rolex have one of the strongest public brand images in the world. The sub being the flagship of that image. They will make no drastic changes anytime soon.

>>8464790
>implying they will introduce a new sub in the next 20 years

>>8464163
>homage
an excuse term adopted to make poorfag can keep some of their dignity buying obvious ripped off pioneering brands.

Is Fossil considered pleb tier?

Hello

>>8455011
dubs have spoken

>>8465537
Yes

>>8454724
Fuck you and the horse you rode in on, philistine. Better yet, you fuck the horse, and the horse can ride you out.

I'm a hobbyist watchmaker, and I wear mechanicals because not only do I like the look, but I am able to comprehend and appreciate the sheer elegance of design that goes into a good mechanical watch. The same sort of appreciation that those who aren't crass halfwits will have for anything functional that's still crafted with passion and attention to detail, e.g. an old viola or a restored E-type or old Ducati.

Pic is a VJ 7750 piece I just recently assembled mostly from parts of a broken Longines Grand Vitesse. Still gotta order stuff for the case.

>Tissot, Hamilton, TAG Heuer
Underappreciated design for some pieces, and right at times, but these can also be a sign that you are a poorfag and/or douche. Choose with care.

>Longines, IWC, Omega, Rolex
Good job, well done. Neutral and cautious, but tasteful.

>Sinn, Glashütte, Blancpain, Patek Philippe
You clearly have taste and should feel entitled to some small respect for this.

>Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre, Chopard
Whoa, hold the fuck on and chill out mister. If you haven't chosen a very restrained piece on purpose, or if you also own a boat over 30', I will be forced to ask you to reconsider your life.

>Hublot, Greubel Forsey, Ulysse Nardin
Holy shit man what are you doing.

>Panerai
GET. OUT.

>>8455011
is casio considered GOAT?

>>8465370
>that awful grammar
>dignity

pick one. even if English is your second or third language, you really should have learned better

>>8463527
you again!? stop posting your ugly ass watch. if its really worth that much sell it and buy a nice looking watch and get som pocket cash too

>>8463527


Wow thats really expensive !

>>8461995
either do a full digital or a full analog

>>8465570
>IWC
>Good job, well done
bitte nehmen sie ein

>Sinn
>Taste
bitte nehmen sie ein

>Tissot, Hamilton, TAG Heuer
>Underappreciated design for some pieces, and right at times
fuck off

>Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre, Chopard
>Whoa, hold the fuck on and chill out mister. If you haven't chosen a very restrained piece on purpose, or if you also own a boat over 30', I will be forced to ask you to reconsider your life.


probably some shitty copypasta anyway
what are you talking about

>>8465570
ok wow, karma... motherfuckign karma.
I just wrote the best post in my life and my browser crashed,.... it had armored soldiers who only spoke hungarian a cave and an Island near Napels called ischia, getting chased by an arab named jerry.

I ain't gonna write it again there's the pic with the broken valjoux oscillating pinion

gonna eat my cold chili now and shed a single tear because so much intellect and wittiness like in my post would have made everyone in this thread smarter

>>8464790
You have no idea what you're talking about and clearly don't know about business in the watch world. The Sub has been almost exactly the same for half a century. Replicas and homages have not changed this. One of the things that makes Rolex famous is just how ridiculously conservative they are in their design choices. Their "new" models are just things like the Deepsea and Sea-Dweller that don't really change much up.

People buy Rolex for the classic look combined with the unparalleled durability, and they're not changing their buying habits. Rolex engineers the shit out of their watches. There's a reason why the vintage market is so big: the style is still relevant and the mechanics still work incredibly well even after so long. They still retain their tool watch legacy.

>>8465839
>bitte nehmen sie ein

IWC: Spitfire or Portofino, depending on dress. The Zeiss one is also cool, but brushing on ostentatious. Sinn: The 6052 is gorgeous, but only on those of us with bigger wrists and hands. If you're too small, you'll end up just looking like a douche.

>fuck off
I'd much rather be wearing a Hamilton when on some hiking trip or my bike or doing something more active, thank you. It might not bear "close inspection", but at least I'm not ruining a better piece if something happens.

And if you'd actually consider wearing most of the stuff from Chopard or Hublot, you're 99.9% likely to be an overpaid douche who needs a few hard life knocks. Same with Breitling. Cluttered, overworked trash. Very elegantly put together trash, yes. But still the watch world's equivalent to crown jewels slapped on a cashier.

>>8465574
>correcting grammar in anime boards
you know you win an argument when someone start correcting the other's grammar. -nietzsche

still have more dignity than you poorfag. buying blatant ripoff watch masquerading as "homage". toplel

>>8465570
>Sinn, Glashütte, Blancpain, Patek Philippe
>Jaeger LeCoultre, Chopard
>Sinn and Chopard

I get mixed feeling about you

>>8463542

my baby, rate et

>>8464205
Here's one. It's a pretty chunky - maybe a tiny bit too big for my wrist but I still love it. I'm considering getting a leather NATO strap for it, does anyone have some suggestions?

I need help choosing a watch. They have the same movement so this is entirely aesthetic. First is the alpinist.

>>8467362
And then the cocktail time. Slightly more dressy. Give me opinions /fa/

>>8467362
>>8467365

I'd go for the first one. More versatile and still dressy enough to wear with a suit.

>>8467362
What's the second crown for? It doesn't have any complications...

>>8466189
not sure you've got a complete understanding of the english language

>>8467365
>>8467362
2nd is infinitely better

the hands, hour markers, all the shit around the bezel, face (green!?!?!), massive lugs and that 2nd crown on the first watch are all wrong, wrong, wrong

>>8467517
Rotating outer dial.

>>8462610
here's mine on NATO
works well.
great watch and the style/function is worth the money IMO

>>8463585
great idea
fuck ugly execution

>>8467362
The Alpinist is rare, and will get you mad propz from your fellow watch enthusiasts (ie never irl). Idk much about cocktail time, it's popular but it's not as recognisable.

>>8468019
That's really good looking.

>>8467677
Not sure you're not one of those hopeless arrogants who doesn't bother with actually comprehending the argument or reading into what's being said, but simply keeps trying to volley and parry back and forth with increasing vagueness and self-centeredness until you can jump on the first semantic snag or construably offensive argument made by the opposition and dance around in some pretended moral victory. The debate's equivalent to trolls.

>>8467362
I have to agree with >>8467365. The first one isn't impossible to wear with a suit, but the bezel is way too fat, and good luck finding clothes that approach the color. Also, those hands, ech.

>>8468847
>good luck finding clothes that approach the colour
Can't agree; with casual cloth, the colour isn't a problem unless you're very anal about having every piece's colour matching the others'; and in a formal setting it works just fine, particularly considering dive watches on bracelet pass with a suit nowadays.
It's just a matter of opinions but when it comes to this, I think the Cocktail time is more try-hard than a cool Alpinist.

>>8465839
lern erst mal deutsch du mongo

>>8467677
Not sure you're not one of those hopeless arrogants who doesn't bother with actually comprehending the argument or reading into what's being said, but simply keeps trying to volley and parry back and forth with increasing vagueness and self-centeredness until you can jump on the first semantic snag or construably offensive argument made by the opposition and dance around in some pretended moral victory. The debate's equivalent to trolls.

>>8467362
I have to agree with >>8467365. The first one isn't impossible to wear with a suit, but the bezel is way too fat, and good luck finding clothes that approach the color. Also, those hands, ech.

>>8468858
I've barely heard of any particular fancy for the Alpinist, and I don't credit it with much. Seiko make their watches surprisingly good in certain regards, and there might be some cred there, but I wouldn't be caught with something with that fat of a rim, nor with hands that cluttery. Smooth lines, strong or sharp, and stylization are always the key points to good design.

>>8467362
obviously the 2nd one.

lmao at the dude saying mad prop for seiko.

irl people WON'T mirin your seiko no matter how rare it is. smh

Been using a Pebble Steel as my daily, might not be up to /fa/ standards but it does a hell of a job keeping me up to date with notifications and World Cup scores while on the job.

I thought it was malfunctioning during Germany/Brazil game.

>>8468943
You would have the same benefits with your phone on the desk, except you wouldn't look like a tool. Where do you work that someone would mind you checking your phone?

Well at least you don't have small wrists so it doesn't look as ridiculous as it does on most pebble users.

>>8468973
I work at Brooks Brothers during the summer, that's why, can't be checking my phone every time I feel it vibrate.

Bamp

which one effay

>>8471239
Both?

It'd be, what, $20 for the two?

>>8471719
>>8471239
something like that
you should get a metal band for the black one thotoo.

>>8471719
25 freedombux yeah
>>8471745
that's what i was thinking, maybe even a neato cloth band
no doubt i would swap out the shitty rubber band

>>8468019
>>8461297
w2c?? from a reliable place
live in sweden if that's any help

>>8472356
>reliable place

who would bother faking that thing? It's probably less than 100€

>>8454046
None of you basic bitches posting TID

>>8473651

None of you white stupid whores going tsovet


>this fuckin forum

>>8468879
your first comment didn't make sense

and
>The debate's equivalent to trolls.

>>8473651
>>8473655

overpriced quartz shit
smh fuccboi

>>8473644
i mean not a scam site where they suck at support and stuff

>>8473644
they make fake cigarettes, fake converse... dude anything can happen

>>8473804
well good luck getting that serviced anywhere anyway.

>>8473819
but they could probably fake a gshock for less and sell it really fast a lot more. While this production would probably sit forever waiting for the occasional hipster.

Thoughts?
I dig the infinite charge/radio synced atomic time functionality, I only wish the dial weren't so clustered.
Any recommendations for some leather band chronos sub 500€?

r8 /fa/

>>8474400
did you get that from a gumball machine?

>>8474400
>r8 /fa/

Sorry but I won't push you over the edge, man.

>>8474398
are you sure you want a chronograph though? I know you'd think you'll use it, but have you actually had one before?

Anyhow don't go with one on a leather bracelet, with a chronograph you want a sporty steel bracelet, or if you hate stainless steel, go at least with a NATO strap.

Also I think that watch is way too cluttered and I wouldn't get a mediocre quartz watch for 500€. That's half way to a really decent watch. Anyhow look into the Tissot PRC 200 if you have to insist.
Also check the lug-to-lug, you need an adequate wrist for most chronographs.

>>8474432
>don't go with one on a leather bracelet
>with a chronograph you want a sporty steel bracelet
>go at least with a NATO strap (!!!)


worst post of this thread

>>8474432
Yeah, I've had Chronos before and I use the functionality, it comes in handy. I would be very annoyed if I were wearing a watch but couldn't chrono something and had to take out my phone. I'd feel like the money I spent was wasted.

Considering it's solar powered and it radiosyncs I'd say it's pretty good for a quartz.

Also, I really don't like stainless steel bracelets, they feel... vulgar?
I mean, ideally I'd get an IWC portuguese chrono, but I'm not really willing to spend that much money/carry something that expensive on my wrist

So what do you guys actually think of Steinhart? Sure a few of their watches are very similar to older designs like the Submariner and their Ocean, but they have a lot of unique designs. I'm thinking about getting the Marine 38, although I know it's a watch that is also based off an older design.

>>8474432
>>8474422
kek i thought /fa/ liked transparent watches
anyway, i always receive compliment for it.
these >>8455011 are sick tho, will definitely cop in future, seems pretty complicated to get around here tho

>>8474563
nobody here likes transparent watches. Some like skeleton watches but even 95% of those look like shit. Yours is a nightmare and what the fuck is going on with your wrist? Are you 12 y/o or something? Shit looks disturbing.

>i always receive compliment for it.
yes I'm sure this happens. Also you are not coincidentally counting people who just want to see that mess right? Because even I want to see it up close since it's just a huge clusterfuck.

>>8474654
jesus, i'm just skinny, no need to be upset.
k

>>8473776
since when does /fa/ complain about overpricing?


pic related
>its you

>>8474726
ebin pic bro xD

>>8474449
Well the first half is undeniably true.

And sorry I don't think leather fits well together with a chronograph, but yeah it's an opinion, sue me.

>worst post of this thread
Please read my whole post again, then go read the rest of the thread.

>>8454046
So, I just bought my first automatic, /fa/.

What basics and tips do I need to know re: maintenance?

>>8475665
Read the fucking manual.

Or if you are too lazy to read, don't use the manual wind just in case. Also use it at least once every other month.

>>8475725
>Also use it at least once every other month.
The watch not the manual wind obviously.

My Bulova Accutron, inherited from my grandfather along with a Omega Seamaster De Ville and a scratched up gold Seiko

Starting a job as a train conductor at the end of the month. Need a watch to keep time as cell phones aren't allowed onboard. Not much for watches so any suggestions? Something handsome but not too old man style as I'm only 27 and hip as well but not too gay as the railroad is still pretty traditional in a lot of ways.

>>8475761
pardon my sideways ass

>>8475784
Unfortunately you are limited to a quartz if you want accuracy, which you should being a train conductor. Although you can get some damn accurate autos, you're either going to have to spend a lot, or keep reseting it every few days.

Really the info you gave isn't enough.

Do you want a dressy watch, a sporty watch, a minimal watch? does it need a stopwatch? does it need excellent night time visibility?

>>8475761
nice, I like it, though I find hamiltons iteration more stylish. I also just cannot bare the sight of gold/silver on a mans watch under the age of 50.

But otherwise, decent watch, well done. Show us the Omega. If you look after that well enough, no reason why you cant pass it onto your own grandson

>>8472356
ebay

Mine:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CITIZEN-RETRO-ANA-DIGI-TEMPERATURE-CLASSIC-WATCH-JG2000-59F-BRAND-NEW-/271448375362?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item3f33958042

Here's one, which makes me think mine is a replica
more expensive and looks slighty better built

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARITAT-aus-den-80-ern-CITIZEN-ANA-DIGI-TEMP-CTZ-6433-Made-in-Japan-neu-/251460555779?pt=DE_Kleidung_Schmuck_Accessoires_Uhren_Armbanduhren&hash=item3a8c379403

>>8468943
>I thought it was malfunctioning during Germany/Brazil game.

bump

>>8478550
>$30,000 watch on a $10 band
>shiggydiggy

>>8478726
it's actually from /r/WatchesCirclejerk on leddit

>>8478726

>>8454046
looking for digital watch with red LED display that looks NEXT LEVEL
reward is i will bless u with good cops in the future ; )

>>8478779
>digital watch
>red LED
>NEXT LEVEL

I wouldn't help you if I could.

>>8473656
Uhuh. And I'm the one with a poor grasp of the English language. Yes.

The real irony is that you pretty much just confirmed what I was saying right there all on your own. Next step is disregarding this as though you're above the argument itself and claiming I'm angry and that this somehow has a bearing on the issue or the veracity of my statements. Basically, pretending that just because you say something, that's the way it is.

>>8466233
I just like the classic and elegant or the technically intriguing but restrained. Stuff like most Chopard pieces makes me puke because they're so overblown. LeCoultre I can stand, but they still look incredibly expensive without reason sometimes.

I have to admit a definite preference for Longines. The Grand Clasiques L4 with the 686 is probably the definition of a tasteful suit watch, and the LQ012 is probably the same definition of a tasteful sports watch, if you ask me (though the latter gets pretty stiff competition from the Omega Speedmaster).

>>8478726
Watch looks shit anyway, chill out dork.

>>8478742
I like

Finding the most expensive and dressy watch and putting it on a NATO is my favourite trend. The irony and anticlimax coupled with the offense taken by snobs and poofs like >>8478726 is too funny

>let the butthurt flow

bumpn

>>8480771

r8 muh watch

$120

>>8461961
>muh rodina, comrades

can a guy wear this? idk why this is a women's watch, looks pretty unisex to me

>>8481817
no and you shouldn't buy Nixon in the first place.

>>8481824
why not?

>>8454046

What's cool on this W59 / A158WA is that, contrary to the F91 / A168, the body doesn't expand over the bracelet, which gives a neat look when you put on another bracelet.

>>8482008
nice

>>8482010
If we talk utilitarian, the Trasers are great.

A mate of mine had this throughout 7 tours of Afghanistan, became his talisman so to speak.

>>8482041
oops forgot photo

>>8482044
anyone had a suunto? Thinking about copping one for outdoors fun

rate my IWC
got it as a graduation gift

>>8480771
the stupid faggot who designed that retarded hour hand needs to be punched in the mouth

>>8481827
because he's a fedora wearing faggot.
>muh mechanic movement

it's fine. change the strap tho.

>>8482179
thx bb

Just purchased. Silly of me, since I already have too many watches. Need to sell some. Perhaps will post here.

>>8482179
stop posting you meme-sprouting autist.

>>8481827
he's probably just a pretentious faggot, ignore retards like this

>>8482200
i bet everyone loves your likeable attitude
hur dur its not a 30k automatic watch u PLEB hail to master race1!

>2014
>wearing a watch

I don't get it

>>8482179
if you really think that 'fedora-core' is a thing outside this chinese anime board you should really go outside for a change.

>>8482138
hahahaha

>>8482224
u jelly
baselworld 2015 prototype

Rate pls. I am russian. I am strong. СЛАВА РОССИЮШКЕ ЕБАНА РОТ!

Uffff ok this is the watch thread:

Posting mine

>>8481136

Extremely solid for price

>>8482322

Epic, not everyday you see those watches in the states

>>8482721

Classy I love the green band

>>8482721
nice watch but for please drop the nato. looks cheap and doesnt work with dress watches.

>>8482737

Casual plebeian detected! You just outed yourself as somebody who has never actually been to a dinner party. Go reblog supreme on tumblr

>>8482737

Check my sister with hers. Do you really believe what you just said?

>>8482763
>automatic panerai
>hairy wrist
>cankles
triplekek

>>8482773

>implying that is her leg
>implying you could afford a fucking Casio

>>8482783
smh

>>8482797

Truly embarrassing

>>8482797
rekt

>>8482800
why?

>>8481827
Because Nixon is overpriced and not in a good way.

You would get actually well made watches for Nixon money. Instead you get 30$ movement, 10$ bracelet and a 40$ case/dial for 250$.

On the other hand they are reasonably well made for fashion watches, so at least you are not buying total garbage. Still for 250$ you would get much better watches from Citizen, Seiko, Swatch or hell even Timex.

It beats Armani and Fossil though. So congratulations for that.

>>8482179
I like HAQ quartz watches and like the idea of GPS watches. I can also see the benefit in a GShock, but only if you practically live outside.

Nixon is just objectively way way too overpriced. Only luxury watches are allowed to have those margins and they can do it because you really get the best everything.

>>8482205
yes, enjoying your beat up terrorist watch?

>>8482180
yeah go ahead and buy this crap, because he was obviously right

>>8482231
no he's not jelly, he's actually laughing at that 50mm diameter watch on that baby wrist of yours

>>8482937
I hope you are aware that I was just joking. That's a blatant fake I bought last year in florence for shits and giggles

>>8482952
sorry, didn't notice, was laughing too hard at wrist-to-watch ratio.

Besides I was never interested in any watch from IWC, besides the dressy engineer.

>>8482952
sorry, didn't notice, was laughing too hard at wrist-to-watch ratio.

Also I was never interested in any watch from IWC, besides the dressy anti magnetic Ingenieur.

(sorry for delete I auto translated Ingenieur)

>>8482937
Actually, he's laughing at the fact that it's obviously a Chinese movement. And not even a reasonably good one, like you get in Parnis or what have you. Can't remember the name, but I recognize those pins, that geometry and that cheap-ass pot metal exposed fastening bridge any day. Also, the dial finish is horrible. It's a blatant fake, and the poster knows it.

>>8482927
Haven't even heard of Nixon. If you want anything American in watches, I'd recommend a Hamilton; their new designers and style are pretty fuckin' neat and they have ETA movements. Americans who can actually design original watches from the ground up successfully are few and far between though, and not of this generation it seems.

For 250$ you should Ebay yourself a Tissot or Citizen. You can get some pretty sweet deals, and you'll end up with a solid product most likely.

>>8482983
Dude I have no idea if that was is 250$, it really was only a guess based on that image.

>>8482180
dont listen to these haters. there's nothing wrong with it. although it's nothing wrong with saving up and buy "real" watch.

>>8482200
>>8482220
>>8482927
believe me or not, I never own Nixon, TImex, Swatch or Casio shits. but if you say aesthetically that Nixon watch is anywhere near ugly, then you're just being pretentious twats. #realtalk

>>8482927
>because you really get the best everything.

>2014
>still believe this
imdissappointedinyouson.jpg

>>8482220

>chinese
>anime

>>8482214
what is fashion
what is accessorize

>>8483052
my bad
filipino cartoon forum

>>8483023
I just said Nixon is overpriced and unjustifiably so.

And that particular one looks girlish with that color pallet.

>>8483038
>greentext
>implying greentext
>2014
dissapoint.jpg

yes you sure have convinced me not to buy luxury watches.

>>8481987
So anyway, are there cheaper "homages" than the originals?

>>8483328
dont think so
most of these movements are expensive in houses and cant be copied by chinks

>>8483328
For something like that? Nope.

>>8482231
>>8482937
What the first guy said, the baselworld 2015 comment was pretty funny too.
That IWC is a horrendous fake, IWC have never made anything remotely similar

>>8483059
>filipino
>cartoon

>>8483200
if I want my comeback i'd wipe it off your mum chin.

>>8481817
this is where the differing definitions of a 'guy' and a 'man' come into play

>>8481971
nah
>>8481977
hell no, way better looking JLC's out there
>>8481983
gtfo
>>8481985
lugs and bezel are wrong. dial is okay. one of the most overpriced watches available today
>>8481987
>Glashutte
yes please
>>8482000
better
>>8482008
nice, too much height
>>8482010
IT or hipster? can never tell
>>8482013
>Breguet
nah
>>8482025
see above. ugly strap.

>>8482138
top post in thread

>>8482174
you'll begin to like it, I guarantee it.

>>8482797
military JLC

>>8483059
kekd

>>8482322
>not even a Russian watch
A disgrace.

>>8484083
>not posting a bocktok

>>8484102
Idiot, it is a Vostok.

>>8484145

>>8454046
thrifted this WW2 rodina for $30

>>8483988
>>your opinion
>>nah

>>8484197
put a strap on it that fits

>>8455011
>not F-91W

>>8484256
>what if I told you there were better versions

>>8484272
Not terrorist approved.

>>8484276
beats dealing with the airlines

>>8484272

>>8484313
get on my level
>>8477221

>>8477221
Oh fuck I've wanted one of those for forever.

>>8484338
the electronic bay

>>8484102

Itt: poorfags

>>8454046
I was fucking around with this thing 5 years ago and it still runs

it's ugly as shit

>>8484708
i really like that aesthetic, but each to his own

>>8484701
in this post: summer job frat who thinks tag heuer is good

I bought this cheap watch to hold me over until I can afford something nicer (I fucked my old watch up somehow)
But is it /fa/?

Just picked this fifty five mod up, love it. I work with mostly male high end clients who usually sport some badass watches. I wanted something that looked nice at a glance but wouldn't break the bank. Payed $200.

>>8485464
Looks like shitty chineese fake with that logo on dial.
0/10.

>>8485464
thats nice for a $200 watch, but it will look like a toy next to someone of wealth/taste

im not feeling the mod though.

also who is doing those mods? saw them on watchuseek in like 2008 but never cared to look em up

>>8463527
which uni?

>>8463527
Even though this is all probably a ruse, any Watchsnobs you come across will think its a fake

>>8485091

Excellent taste.

>>8483998
haha I might. looking how I used to hate the sub.

but who the fuck thought making a non-pointing hsour hand was a good idea??? srsly. smd.

it's like making a chair but you don't install the legs.

>>8482008
This one is annoyingly pretty. Don't they even make quartz cheapies with these functions and overall style?

>>8485489
some dutch guy is selling them in the EU on monsterwatches.nl.

>>8485464
That's a rather hilarious way to rip off the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

I'm not saying its distasteful, its just clever.

>>8482000
Nice Trips

>>8483052
>Being this new