/fa/ - Fashion

>>8605306

>>8605317

Nautilus 5711 in Platin only 10 are out there and they are sexy as fuck

this one is just sexy as fuck too

>>8605246
When you refer to us as "dumb fucks" it really hurts my feelings. ; _ ;

>>8606195
It's not for you, it's for the dumb fucks who make a thread for every watch related thing they can think of instead of posting here. And the number of said people has reduced as this title became more used.

Hey guys wondering what your thoughts are on citizen and what do you think of this?

I think it looks good and its cheap as fuck but im pretty clueless when it comes to fashion

Orient Bambino

>>8606399
If you're gonna get that, you may as well get a second hand Omega De Ville

Orient Classic Esteem. Want this so bad.

Here is mine, wearing right now. (I'm sorry to post again my watch in this new thread but, since I recently acquired and couldn't be happier with it, I also couldn't control myself.)

I fucking love this new Lange Toubillon.
>>8605361
>>Hoping I'll be able to cop one in one or two more years top, but in rose gold.

>>8606984
Those hands are sexy.

>>8605491
Even though I like a lot that reference from Patek, if i think of a perpetual calendar and chronograph complication that I could fall in love with it and would actually buy, it'll undoubtly be the one from A. Lange & Sohne.
>>1815 perpetual chronograph.
>>sexy as fuck too.
Pic related (me wearing it in a Lange event)

>>8607318
1815 perpetual chronograph
*fuck

>>8607267
Thanks mate. Is that Orient yours? If not, wichi one is? Post some pics please. :)

>>8606747
You shoud go fot it. I just saw a live picture of it in the old thread, it looks nice and is well finished.
Cop it.

>>8605246
1987 Rolex date just.
Excuse the shitty iPad pic

Newest cop is the Nomos Tangente Datum.

I'm currently on vacation in Mykonos, Greece and I ran into a shop carrying Nomos. I'd never seen a Nomos in person and I was just so pleasantly surprised by the look, feel, and quality that I just had to grab one. Super great price and tax/ duty free!

*view is overlooking the dirty ass city of Athens, Greece btw

This isn't my picture, but I did all the same mods as this guy except for the crown guards and I have a sapphire crystal instead of acrylic.
It's an invicta 8926 base with the nh35a movement. Filed off the invicta logo on the side. Replaced bezel insert with an aftermarket Rolex sub bezel. Hands and dial are from Dagaz. I also soaked the rotor in paint stripper to remove the last traces of invicta from the watch.
75 dollars for the watch, 10 for the bezel, and 60 for the hands and dial. I also have a 'vintage' leather NATO coming from cheapest NATO straps.
I made a watch with a shit name into something pretty to look at and I had fun doing it.

>>8607465
Noice

>>8607449
What's the history behind it? Have you had it for a long time? Was it gifted to you? Or do you simply like vintages?

>>8607465
>>That Bauhauss design.
Congrats. I'm right now in the hunt for a Nomos Metro, but want to see one IRL before coping it.

>>8607483
Would love to see pictures of your finished watch, ass well as pictures of the work in progress.

I'm gonna get a Casio F-91W pretty soon, is there anything else I should look at/spend a bit more money on before I order it?

>>8607589
http://www.casio.com/products/images/A168W-1/xlarge/

>>8607589
>>8607785
I know /fa/ likes a alot this digital/calculator watches but I would advise against them. You should go for an analog one, disregarding quartz or mechanical.
Citizen is a great brand. Not expensive also.

>>8607370
>Is that Orient yours?
Yup.
>wichi one is?
As the filename says FUG1R003W6.
Not that expensive, but since bought at a jeweller's it's my most pricey to date. It's quartz but thin, so it fits under the sleeve smoothly.
>Post some pics
Only one I got right now.

>>8606746

They're like a grand. Citizen one is £75

>>8607318
>Lange & Sohne

25k

w-what do you do?

>>8607563
I'm not at home so I can't take a picture of the watch. I unfortunately only bothered to take one picture while I was modding the watch and that was of the caseback. I spent an entire day getting this thing off. I ended up having to put it in a padded vice and getting it off with a screwdriver in the notches and a hammer. You can see why. Invicta's quality manufacturing resulted in the gasket being stuck in the threads.

>>8608116
Forgot picture.

>>8607898
I like alot the silver sunburst dial. Is a finishing I'm very fond of if it's made properly and not just paint-brushed.
Enjoy your watch mate. :-)

>>8608098
Actually, mate, the watch in that picture (which I can't afford, even if I farted money) cost a bit over 180k usd. And yes, that's kind of fucked up.

I did, however, cop this one. >>8606984 wich cost me a bit lower than your greentext estimate, so to answer your question:
>> I'm a motherfucker bastard lawyer.
>>And I have had to work my ass of to pay for living and shit, they ain't gifts from momma and daddy.

>>8608116
>> Ah, to be young.
>> To be Invicta.
>> To be Invicta and make really low quality products with asshandled finishing.
>> And the overcharge them.

Good thing you'd be able to make something interesting and unique out of that shitty watch. You're quite handy and resourceful mate. Cheers.
Wear it proudly.
>Here hoping you post more pictures later.

Rate, hate or masturbate.

>muh daily winding
I like it tho

>>8608496
forgot the pic, smh

>>8608485
Interesting. Who makes it?
>>More info and pics, please.

>>8608496
I fucking love it. Love winding; love wearing.
>>Shi so cash

My aunty wants to buy me a watch for my 21st. I dont want her to spend too much, so what are some effay <£300 watches?

>>8608688
>Interesting. Who makes it?
It's made by Jaragar, it's a Stuhrling Original aristocrat bridge knock off.
Got it off ebay for $25

>>8608844
How well does it keep time? It's an unusual movement knockoff afterall
...

I just bought this. That simplicity, those soviet era mechanical innards, that 24 hour movement. Who could resist?

>>8608917
the design on a lot of these soviet watches is great, but im terrified by the mouvement being shitty/not serviceable etc

Dial is dark blue. Which strap should I get? Blue on black, blue on blue, white on blue, or something else entirely?

>>8608917
Fake, FYI. Original 12 hour movement shoddily modified to run 24 hours, aftermarket everything else.

Just copped the Casio. I like the Bertucci for comfort and style but unfortunately its my second one and they have both been unreliable for a "Field watch"

Can't bring myself to pay as much as most of you guys for a watch :(

Still want one though. Thinking of getting this an changing it to a brown band

Can you make some suggestions on a cheap casual watch with a leather band. Giving a price range is kind of pointless because of the price difference between countries

>>8609997
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNE049-Stainless-Steel-Solar/dp/B004400ZCK/ref=sr_1_26?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1407393598&sr=1-26&keywords=seiko
I almost got this, its solar powered and pretty modest and casual about 80 bucks USD or so.

>>8609997

>>8610136
Its alright, my budget is a little higher than a timex, keep them coming, I'm a fan of the orient bambino posted in this thread earlier

>>8608998
>not serviceable
Shouldn't it be the other way around?

next on the shopping list.

Can anyone recommend anything similar for around $1500US ??

>>8610252
Get a $500 watch and do somthing better with the rest of the money. Swiss military mountain climber is a good cheap watch, less than $400, swiss made and a saphire crystal display

>>8610252
Even cheaper.

>>8610325
Wow I like that too, pretty hard to argue on the price. I should pay more attention to OS

I'm looking for a men's watch that I can wear everyday. I want the movement to be automatic. My wrist is only about 6.7" (17cm). I really like the Seiko 5 snk809k2 and I'm thinking of getting it. Are there any other <$100 alternatives?

>>8610710
Rodina.

>>8610710
I have that watch in beige, it's a great everyday watch for sure. My wrist is a bit smaller than yours so you'll be fine.

I personally want a Steinhart Ocean 2. The blue lume is beautiful and I love the chrome details.

What's preferred, silver or gold dials?

>>8605306
wtf is this? Daytona reissue??

>>8605306
wtf is this? Paul Newman reissue??

>>8610252
this looks great
but its way too fuckin big

in the 1500+ range look at Junghans

>>8610799
>I personally want a Steinhart Ocean 2.
you and me both

the opposite end of the seconds hand is fucking sick. traces the indent of the sunken dial beautifully.

>>8608897
>How well does it keep time? It's an unusual movement knockoff afterall
Only had it for one day. So far it's spot on and the auto winding works, and the reserve power last's over night.

>>8611294
What country are you in?

Quick question
What does it mean when someone wears their watch on their right wrist?

>>8611494
They're left handed.

>>8607520
I'm enjoying it a lot
>>8607541
Bauhaus simplicity is best! They look so great in person, don't even hesitate about purchasing. Just go for it! I think my next Bauhaus cop is going to be a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope with the stainless mesh band.

gonna cop soon

>>8611801
>uglyrolexcopy.jpg

>>8612134

Says the basic bitch.

I guess this is as good of a thread to ask.
which one should I cop? Been debating for a while now.

>>8606984
sauce on second image?

>>8612304
Right. Some dude here is selling his, he was in the last thread.

>>8605361
What is this please

>>8612689
Al three pictures on that post were taken by me, of my new watch, so I guess I'm sauce.
>But then, who was phone?
If however, you are referring to this picture >>8605361 that's from an article of the new A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon, my grail watch.
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/hands-on-with-the-a-lange-shne-1815-tourbillon

>>8613305
As I said tha's the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon. Check the link I just posted up.

Bought a sub last week. It's nice, but the clasp is the cheapest shit I've ever seen on any watch. Gonna wear it with a NATO band soon.

Here is my watch, love it. It's very masculine.

Stainless Steel
Leather Band
Mineral Glass

>>8613391
Bru how you afford that?
Is it worth it?

Thoughts on mine?

>>8614450
I don't know about that. Its. Its not my cup of tea

>>8614505
I like, looks very casual. Could work well with a few outfits


This is the watch Im thinking of getting

>>8614502
I'm a lawyer (33 yo). I work, mainly, litigating anticonstitutional acts and fortunately I do very well. Sometimes I belive far better that I deserve, but oh well, I supoae I'm also lucky.

It's worth ebry penny I spend on it. I constantly find myself surprised by new discoveris of its quality.
>> (That polish, that color, that engraving, etc.)

I now have five watches that have, IMHO superb quality: A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe, Audemara Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger Le Coultre. They all worth by far the amount of money I spend on them.

>>8614832
*every (lots of other typos but that is the worst one).
>> fuck this smartphone keyboard shit

>>8614832
Ok

So, what are you doing on 4chan?

>>8614856
I'm in 4chan since I was cursing my Masters degree. I normally lurk around /b/ and /p/ but I want to dress more /fa/ so I came here to learn from the /fa/ggots. It's boring to use only suits through the week. I must learn how to cop better outfits.

>>8614566
Go for it. As a general rule Orient deliver a decent amount of bang for the money and their mostly classic designs won't clash with a varity of styles.

>>8614421
Did you bought new? I know Rolex aren't that well made as everyone thinks, but if you think the clasp is that shitty and you didn't bought it from an AD maybe the bracelet comes from a repo. It isn't that uncommon.

>>8614421
>shittalking rolex bracelets
you bought a fake nigga

black dials > white dials

and you all know its true

Was thinking of getting this as a gift to myself for graduating boot camp, feel free to hate on it but please suggest other nice gold watches in the $300-$500 range

>>8615155
That's the tackiest piece of shit I've ever seen. Don't wear gold watches unless they're REAL gold.

Couldn't be bothered taking pictures of my watches but these are the ones I own.

I currently have three except for the PAM504 which I have just bought and will receive soon.

>>8611494
a retard. The reason most people wear their watch on the left is because the crown is on the left-side of the watch. It feels more natural to wind or change the time when worn on the left.

I have two pretty nice watches, a Breitling colt automatic II, and a zenith chronomaster moon phase. I tend to wear the breitling most of the time, as I tend to dress casual most of the time where the zenith doesn't fit and is reserved for special occasions where I'm dressed up. So I have it in my head I want to sell them both and go to a Rolex, with the Explorer II in mind. Am I making a mistake? It seems like the zenith is probably the nicest of the 3, but I don't wear it much so I tend to think the explorer will fit as an all occasion watch. Pic is the breitling

>>8615284
>*right-side

brain fart

>>8615306
And the zenith

>>8615306
>>Sell them both an go to Rolex.
Don't.
>>Am I making a mistake?
Yes.
Your Primero movemente is way better and more sofisticated than the Rolex. Specialy if it's a calendar as I tend to belive by the picture you posted.

Rolexes aren't bad but neither as good as pleople usually belive. They are more and more becoming a high end fashion brand, with their name on front, where Zenith has, IMHO, a better pedigre among true aficionados.

I have a Rolex. I like it. But a prefer by a lot, my Zenith Stratos Striking 10th.

I don't care for Breitling with the exception of their straps, wich I put on my Panerai.

>>8615205
Be bothered or be out. I had never care how much money one have spent on a watch, could be $50 or $50000, as long as they are fanatic about watches (analog and/or mechanical) they are my pals, but whem someone posts somethin like what you just wrote they're usualy lying, wich, btw, is idiotic in an anonymus forum.

Where can I get some cheap zulu straps?

>>8615205

>>8615498
cheapestnatostraps.com

>>8615306
Don't. You're overrating the Rolex, especially with such a nice piece as that Zenith. I think you'll be happier keeping two instead of just one. The "one watch for every ocassion" doesn't work as well in practice as you might think.

>>8615393
Fucking bullshit. Rolex isn't even close to going to the fashion brand size. Their tool watch heritage is kept alive by their ridiculously conservative design upgrades over the years that barely change their watches. Their movements are basically the most robust in the entire industry, which is amazing considering their volume. They also have some of the most impressive achievements in mechanical durability, mainly in depth rating.

Yes, there are those fucking retarded ones out there crusted with gems, but you can get gems slapped on pretty much any watch (a great deal of the Rolexes you see on rappers and shit are modified by jewelers, though you can definitely buy several jeweled models from Rolex, too).

Zenith a better pedigree among true aficionados? You're full of shit. Zenith has it's El Primero movement. That's it. It is a truly impressive piece of watchmaking history and I love the El Primero watches, but Rolex proceeded to improve on that base design after using it for several years (notably with the first vertical clutch and other things to increase chronograph durability and make servicing easier and cheaper).

People forget and think it's just gem-encrusted bullshit, but they have serious watchmaking chops and accomplishments to back themselves up. There is a stupidly large circlejerk on both sides.

>>8612304
>the only digital watch you'd ever need

>>8615108
>that crown
>them blue hands
>that plain face
Very nice.

>>8615884

>>8615108
What brand is that?

>>8616029
Look at the filename.

>>8616127
Sorry. portrait mode on iPhone didnt show file name, landscape does.

Sharing the love. 18 and 20mm NATO straps for $2 each in several colors.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400743472574

I bought a shitty Submariner replica, just to see if I actually liked the aesthetic of the watch, which I do. The movement fucked itself, so I took it apart and can't be assed to put it back together, so I'm probably going to pick up a Steinhart Ocean One.

The Rolex logo is really not that cool. I guess it was interested to lie to complete strangers and tell them that it was real, but the shortcomings of a replica watch are just too overwhelming.

Thoughts on this watch?

>>8616264
Would you be interested in sending it to me for repair? No charge, I'd just like to get more experience. You can find a previous thread wherein I did the same for a replica Omega in the sticky. Email in field.

I was posting earlier. I just bought this for $200, including shipping. What do you think?

Belonged to my grandfather.

>>8616345
Here's what I'm talking about:
>>/fa/thread/7697976

You can find the time anywhere. Watches are for people beyond civilization with no phones. I would have you faggots enslaved for your debauchery.

>>8616318
This a swatch?
Looks good enough and has day and date indicator.
Good for a $20.

Inherited this from my grandfather , considering he liked expensive things I'm guessing it's costly?
Anyone know how much it costs?

>>8616717
>Stole this from my dad, anyone know how much I can sell this for?

>>8616717
nothing, because its fake and you know it's fake
the bezel doesn't even look remotely accurate

>>8616724
Not at all , to be fair my father is the one who inherited it , but I usually wear most of his watches since he doesn't mind it.

>>8616727
It's not fake , took it to an official retailer and he checked..

>>8616534
Just because it's a swatch doesn't mean it's super cheap. Swatch makes some nice ones, this watch costs $120. Though I've had it for 2 years and i should get the glass replaced. I could get sapphire, but i don't really need anything too fancy. I'm still in grade school after all, and a watch like this is perfect for that.

>>8616244
legitimate? cuz that's really cheap, i'm feeling like they'll take in the money but won't send the stuff.

>>8616907
Nigga it's from China. Making those straps costs 5 cents, there are dozens of sites selling them at that price. Aliexpress sells boxes of straps for similar prices.

>>8616717
>>8616737
as the owner of a Datejust, that looks real to me.

take care of it mate.

>>8616799
I dunno man, whenever someone mentions swatch I think of those plastic ones. Surely you could get one of their many brands that are not swatch by the name and still swatch family.
But if you feel it's good to you, it's OK. Cheers.

>>8616975
Thank you , and I will obviously.

>>8606984

Gold on Gold.

>>8615205
HAHAHA but you have time to google pics and make a collage.

coolstorybra.jpg

Got my vintage seastar in the mail today. Good news is that the hands aren't rusted like they looked in the pictures. Bad news is the paint on the indices is misaligned like it looked in the pictures. Oh well. Nothing I can't fix.
Threw it on a handmade leather NATO I picked up off some guy for a steal. Been looking for something that looks good on it for a while.

>>8618360
by handmade I mean homemade. not 'handmade in Switzerland blah blah blah'

my babes

>>8618396
nice reps

>>8617388
I'm in love with those hands.

>>8616950
completely anecdotal, but I ordered NATO straps from 2 different chink retailers on aliexpress but neither of them shipped them so aliexpress just refunded my money. Stick to eBay.

>>8615884
>$600
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-G757-405A-James-Bond-Digital-Watch-Includes-Box-Manual/161387838757?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D24895%26meid%3D8894929188022094308%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D10500%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D150580899189

>>8618408

what makes you think that ?

>>8618454
but you'll be drowning in so much pussy you'll save money on hookers so it pays for itself.

>>8618469
I'm a poor loser on 4chan so everybody else has to be a poor loser too.
srs though nice watches. did you buy them just because or did you purchase them on special occasions e.g getting married, first kid etc.

>>8618486

haha okay i can understand this. nah i just bought them in a very good used condition for a good price on jewelry auctions. ah and no i don´t bought them for a special reason, just because i liked them

I like how everyone on /fa/ thinks they're so fancy, but really you're all just tacky fuccbois.

>>8618656
the population of watch threads isn't part of the mainstream /fa/ population I don't think. I know a lot of people come only for the watch threads. the people here also tend to be older because you have to not be a NEET to own most of these watches. assuming people own the watches they're posting.

>>8618360
Looks really nice, heritagecore.

>>8618940
thanks m8
it's gonna be my last purchase until december, I'm saving up for a gray aqua terra
that watch makes me so moist

>>8618940
thanks m8
it's gonna be my last purchase until december, I'm saving up for a gray aqua terra
that watch makes me so moist

Cop or not?

>>8619099
Nope. do you need help finding a decent watch?

>>8619099
>what time is it anon
>idk it's dark
>you're a fucking loser

>>8615802
Oh, I'm sorry. Did I rustled your jimmies Rolexfag? Because for no other reason you shoud post a fucking ass long post to contradict an opinion from someone you won't be able to change.

Second, they ARE becoming a high end fashion brand. That's the principal reason so many knockoffs are rolling around and people who knows jackshit about watches lurks for Rolex because "muh rolecs".

Third, Rolex chrongraph Vs Primero movements?? That's all you can say?? Of course they are both workhorses of their brands, but have you ever considered all the other developpments of each?? Zenith has patented a lot of new exciting movements and other production technics (new tourbillon Hurricane, new classical gong module for the repetition, new foudrayant module, new escapement, new bubble crystal) while Rolex only improves their watches "slightly" each year.

Fourth, FINISHING. Whenever I open a Rolex It depresses me the lack of true watch finishing. Zenith does a far better work.

Fifth. Fuck you for making me write this ass long post.

>>8619104
I understand,i just wanted something cheap,not a fan of metal on my wrist

>>8619114
Rolex is a better value though because when somebody asks you what kind of watch you wear you can be like 'I wear a ROLECKS™™' and then you get free blowjobs.

>>8619127
search for Seiko 5 on amazon
there are hundreds
then buy a 18mm leather strap to go with it
now you're set

>>8619134
Lol

>>8619139
thank you i'll try one tomorrow in the store
hope is not too heavy

>>8619163
Light as shit. I don't know if you'll be able to find one in the mall or anything like that, they mostly stock quartz models only.

>>8619169
i live in Rome so i think it won't be hard to find a decent store

>>8619180
Oh. you're fine then.

>>8607465

What can I get that has a similar aesthetic to this but cheap as shit

Could anyone here help me out with what the model of this watch is?
I know it's Victorinox but I still can't for the love of god make out what the model is.
>pic related

>>8619251
Rodina small seconds

>>8619258
Victorinox Alliance

>>8619284
Thanks but I can't seem to find the "blue" model.
Mind helping me out?

>>8619309
>>8619309
I don't think there's a blue alliance. the closest thing I can think of would be a Maverick.

I didn't realize that cheapestnatostraps was a grill.

>>8619343
Welp.
That sorta sucks.
Thanks anyway tho

>>8619359
no problem
glad my encyclopedic knowledge of watches was at least slightly helpful

>>8619309
The blue is the reflection of the dude's jeans. A navy dial would be sweet though.

Toughts on this watch? Ordered it for 100 euros. It's german with jap movement.

>>8617388
Although this gold dials seems quite beautiful, I still prefer the intrincate blue of my Chronometré Bleu.
>>Tha blue dial.jpg
It's also a dial way harder to make, with a rejecting rate of 7 of 10 not aproved (although perfect to the naked eye) wich speaks about a really tight quality control=close to perfet timepieces.

>>8618409
Yes. Also the hands.
>>That beautiful teardrop hands.

>>8619386
Nice blued sunburst face. Should I dare to think blue faces are becoming effay right now?

>>8619521
pls
I love blue dials so much

>>8618396
Nice trio of Rolexes. If they are authenthic cheers, if they are knockoffs, couldn't care less. I do wonder, though, why three rollies? Wouldn't you like to buy from other maisons?

>>8619541
Nice Seiko. Frmo wich year is that precise reference?
>> Blue is da shit

>>8618360
I just learned that your Tissot's hands came in a great state of conservation.
Congrats, you lucky bastard.

>>8619541
It's an SNKL43 manufactured in 2013. If you wanna be as baller as me here's the strap.
it's a Rhein Fils but they don't have the brand on the listing for some reason. http://www.amazon.com/Burgundy-Waterproof-Alligator-Calfskin-Anti-Allergic/dp/B0094KM492/ref=sr_1_27?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1407543751&sr=1-27&keywords=burgundy+watch+strap

>>8619577
It's an SNKL43 manufactured in 2013. If you wanna be as baller as me here's the strap.
it's a Rhein Fils but they don't have the brand on the listing for some reason.
http://amzn.com/B0094KM492

>>8619109
I lol'd.

>>8619592
Yup. I'm pretty happy with it. Hooray for more vintages.

>>8619662
Nice family pic mate.
Talk me through your collection, please. I can't identify them.

>>8619677
I'll post my favorites. These were all left to me by my grandfather which is why they're in a separate display case from my other watches.

Hamilton Thin o'matic, purchased ~1960. Time capsule condition.

>>8619662
>>8619682
anker deluxe, love the moon shaped date hand on this

>>8619386
Oh god this is simply beautiful
What is its name/code?

the rest aren't really picture worthy. There's basically a handful of Hamiltons, a few Walthams, two bulovas, a couple Gruens and a bunch of Timexes. All mechanical obviously from the age.
I also have three ziploc bags full of watches that I found in his closet.

>>8619699
u gotta be rustlin my jimmies m80
filename says it's a SARB045
there are a few cheaper models in the same color if you don't have the cash.

>>8619701
Holy shit.
The image doesn't even fit my screen.
What kind of ungodly camera do you use?

also the movement in the hamilton is sexy

>>8619710
a nexus 7

Best <$150 watches?

Half of these cost more than my car

>>8619741
someone on /g/ made a decent guide, let me see if I can find it

>>8607489
w2c?

>>8619741
found et

>>8619804

>>8611294
>>8611324
Best looking watch in the entire thread

>>8619812

>>8611294
>>8611324
Best looking watch in the entire thread

>>8619823
pls go

What do you think of my watch /fa/?

Sniped this in a no-reserve eBay auction for $120 US.

I love vintage Omegas.

>>8619114
I don't like or dislike Rolex. I just delight in pointing out how both ends of the circlejerk are usually wrong. It looks like we know exactly whose jimmies got rustled. After all, there is no other reason you should post a fucking ass long post to contradict an opinion from someone you won't be able to change. :^)

>>8620771
That, my friend, its called irony. You should check sometime.

>>That's why I wrote that in the beggining and end of MY post.

>>8620647
Great catch. I,m happy for you mate.

>>8619804
>>8619812
>>8619821
Extraordinary movements, aren't day??
This is one of mine.

>>8619682
>>8619688
>>8619701
>>8619713
Thank you for the time taken.
This is truely a nice vintage family. You are lucky to have such a heritage. Wear it happy.
>>tfw I still have to find a vintange I can fall in love with.

>>8619782
I would go for either both Orients, both Seikos or the Vostok.
>> such lacking os citizens is disturbing

>>8615802
>>8619114

Gotta say, Rolex are collected, Zenith simply are not on the same level. I genuinely know nothing else beyond their El Perimero... whatever that even is.

I dont dispute that Zenith may make good movements, didn't they actually make Rolex movements at one point?

Rolex as a high fashion brand is a bit whacky, I don't understand that the popularity propels them onto the wrists of people who don't appreciate wtachmaking but merely branding. But that doesn't dilute Rolex's reputation and solid resale values.

>>8621009
Yeah, absolutely masterpieces.

I'm lucky to have the 5001 movement.

I don't recognise the movement on yours, which one is it for?

>>8621063
Most of those Rolex collectors are, in my opinion, case collectors. They eventually manage to acquire a lot of watches with the exact same movement over, and over, and over, and over... but, if you ask them (as I had with some) once they fixa their interest in the brand, they couldn't care at all if Rolex starts to make the movements out of cereal boxe's prices because, as long as it is an "authenthic" Rolex is awesome for them. You wouldn't belive the histories I heard about collectors treasuring some particular piece, even to the point of not wanting it to be opened so they won't risk having to change the "original" gasket that, when they eventually do, they discover the movement isn't the original but a cheap replacement that mimics EXACTLY the functioning and that "precious" feeling (that they value so much) of an authenthic one. This people need to open their eyes and realize that mechanical watch making is way more than collecting scarce cases.

>>Rolex solid resale values.
It's true that rollies hold their resale value but since I had never sold a watch and I probably will never will, that doesn't concerme a bit. The things I buy, I buy for life. (Except cars, but only cause I don't have enough space to store them).

>>Reputation
Most ordinary people belive Zara, Gap, Aeropostale and Abercrombie &Fitch have solid reputations. How do you feel about that?? Fucked up, right??

>>8621093
Then by all means please share picture of your IWC. As is obvious by now, I love watches to an obscene level.

That movement is for the Grand Lange 1, wich is my most formal and elegant watch.

>>8621168
>>Grand Lange 1

NIIIIIIIIIIIIICE, do you have any others in your collection?

that's my IWC in the pic

>>8621152
I can't really disagree with anythin you've said ahaha,

especially he part about the rolex collecting fanaticism... DONT CHANGE A FUCKING THING

My watch maker has whinged to me about his rolex customers, one guy would rather bleed because his bracelet was so old it was ocming loose at the links and actually cutting his arm as he walks... but the guy just refused because he wanted to keep it authentic hahaha

My datejust is actually a frankenstein, originally bought in 1998 but parts were replaced by new parts in a service in 2010. I don't really care but christ some people would go gah gah.

Glad you treasure your pieces but that's not most of the watch buying public.

Doesn't matter really what I feel, the point about Rolex > Zenith still stands, at the very least in that instance.

Too be poor, new to watches and have no idea what looks good.

>>8621308
I have a rather interesting but not too large collection, wich I already posted here a couple of threads ago, maybe you catch it.

Now, however, I have decided to revele it slowly here in /fa/. Mainly to reduce my bragging-look at me-I'm the asshole factor since most people here can't afford this kind of pieces.

I can show you my JLC. (Don't be mad, just be pacient, ok?)

>>8621380
Looks good as a design, though I won't think it'll be considered effay.

>>8621283
see
>>8621411

Bask in the glory

>>8621308
Because if you replace parts people call it counterfeit. Like the whole story about john mayors vintage Rolex watch collections containing fakes was because not all of the 1958 Rolex explorers had all original parts or some shit thus deemed not original so people thought not original meant fake and ran with it

>>8621411
>>(Don't be mad, just be pacient, ok?)
huh?

>>8621464
yeah, even though all the parts in my datejust is original since it's only ever been serviced by Rolex, people would claim it wasn't original because of the replaced parts.

Not that I care really.

>>8621541
I fucked up. That last part wasn't suposed to be pasted there.

>>8621063
Yes, Rolex used the original El Primero movement because it was the first automatic chronograph movement ever invented.

While I agree they take some things too far, I think part of the enjoyment is retaining the history of original parts. That and, for many people, if there is an obvious way to preserve value then you should take it, you know? It's just whatever your personal philosophy is and what helps you enjoy it all more.

>>8621152
I don't really know what point you were trying to make with that movement talk, to be honest. It was a jumble to me. That said, many people value the idea that what they buy holds value. Rolex (especially vintage) people like the idea that they can basically sell a watch later on and take no loss. It's honestly a really attractive idea, but I would personally never buy a watch on that premise -- I've just seen it thrown around a lot (probably as justification for spending more on watches, hah).

I agree with the other guy and, furthermore, think that your attempted clothing analogy is off base, especially since there are several manufacturers miles above Zenith, and most people don't know about them, either. Rolex is the king of the "mid-tier" level of watch luxury, no questions asked. It's just the way things are.

>>8621541
>>8621464
No shit it isn't original. But no one would say it's fake or counterfeit. That's literally how people treat everything ever. "Yes, X thing is real but, no, it doesn't have all original parts." It's just that many other things you're used to the idea of that for are ones that, practically, it doesn't matter as much. Having all original parts for a car that you've used for 40 years straight is probably not going to work so well, but you can get away with that with a well-serviced watch. There are difference tolerances and stresses involved.

I agree that many vintage collectors are pretty freaking nuts, but I think that a lot of the confusion here just stems from you guys not really understanding the subject matter. I mean no offense by that, but it's how it appears.

>>8621605
with anything "collectible" you get into a whole new level of scrutiny. old cars and stuff can also deal heavily in original parts. it's just that you can use the parts in a watch every single day for a longer time than other things like cars. that's why some of the things don't seem to match up when you consider things like parts.

whenever you look at any different hobby it's a whole new world full of its own quirks and eccentricities.

>>8621594
Let me simplify it: most people (not all) that buy Rolexes are in love with cases and the way they look and the wow factor in others. I'm against all this and for me they are naive.

In the other part of the balance there are people who are primarly in love with movements and their engineering and finishing, and expect cases to be made accordly. These last ones may also buy Rolex but they know the brand (and their pieces) are not even half what Rolex want you to belive and don't consider them high end cause they aren't. They will also value more Zenith (for example) because all what I already explain.

Why aren't you part of the casio+nato master race?

>>8621644
What Rolex lacks in finishing they make up for in durability. You can knock them for finishing but not for their engineering. They're not pretending to be something they're not, or else they would go full retard like so many AP watches nowadays.

I think you underestimate Rolex and focus too much on the lowest common denominator of consumer. Taking that argument to its logical conclusion is a gimme, too, since obviously far more people know Rolex than Zenith which means that a Zenith customer is more likely to be more informed.

>>8621605
I think you need to calm down a bit, do you own any of the watches you're talking about?

>>8621653
Because I'm no terrorist and I can afford a nice watch

>>8618454
>James Bond Limited ed.
>a watch that's not being made for at least 20 years
It's a bargain.

>>8619541
>>8619521
>>8619386
I have a thing for green.

>>8622062
I like my SARB033 as well. It's getting -6s/d currently though and my trusted Jeweler says he won't do it unless it's at least -10s/d.

>>8607465
made me jizz.

copped this yesterday

>>8610252
http://www.dietrich.watch/product/ot-1/

not getting organic designs.

>>8622941
Sorry for your loss

>>8611801
just copped a skx175 recenly. waiting for it in mail. got sexy leather straps made too from the philippines. this gon be good

>>8619569

i also have a Panerei Luminor Marina GMT and a Breitling Chronomat B01.

>>8622062
seiko alpinist. hnnnng

>>8621653
I had something like this when I was twelve. Best watch I ever had, I literally bashed it against trees and sidewalks all day everyday while playing. Lasted me years without any problems

wearing this over the age of 18 will give you strange looks though. must be a terrorist or hacker to pull it off

Can you guys ID this old watch I found in my house's attic? It's broke but I'll probably get it fixed. Just wondering the make/model.

It says guess steel on it.

>>8624080
It's a "Fashion" watch made by Guess. Best I could find was the Guess waterpro.

>>8624112
Thanks bruh, here's a pic of the back, it says its 10atm so I'd assume you're right.
Also has the code: l85445G2

Are Rotary good watch makers?

>>8621044
oh hey. somebody posted my guide.
I didn't put any citizens on there due to the arbitrary limit of 12 watches that I set and because they honestly are beaten out by Seiko at every price segment.

Is my watch /fa/?

Feel the rice

my favourite watch though

>>8624600
lel, forgot picture

>>8624623
wtc

>>8611801
Poor mans Rolex.

My Uncle just got back from a big fashion show in Dallas and they gave him this which he gave to me, what do you think /fa/?

-cricket noises-

>>8624724
That looks OK

>>8624423
>Rotary watch
I know that Rotary is an actual brand, but I'm surprised that they actually made dortio spinner watches.

I'd actually consider copping one for the sheer novelty.

>>8625817
Seiko made that watch by the way, not Rotary.

>>8619268
They changed the type for the logo on the newer batch. It looks a lot better now.

>>8626001
I should specify that the newer batch is the one posted earlier in the thread. The old one pictured here was serifed and looked out of place.

leather NATOs on ebay for 9 dollars
shit niggas

>>8626001
which seiko is that

>>8626209
Looks like an snk803.

Would someone care to recommend me a nice watch with a metal band with a budget of less than $400. The cheaper the better. I'm not terribly fussed on the details

>>8626309
I know you said you're not too fussed on the details, but I'm gonna need a little more than that. Pretty much everything comes stock with a metal band. some of this shit might make no sense if you don't know watches so google it.

quartz or mechanical?
diver, dress, or sport/military?
dial color?

>>8626309
Look at Seiko SARB. They all have nice finish and the 6R15 which is a fantastic entry level mechanical movement that isn't shit.

See here for two examples (there are a lot more models though):
>>8619386
>>8622062

>>8612134
>>8624641
Wtf, they look nothing alike.

>>8626719
The Alpinist costs about $1k, I believe.

>>8626403
I probably should of been more specific. I'm open for anything but my ideal preference would be a casual, quartz watch with any dial colour. Around 40mm would be good

>>8626719
Thanks for the input

>>8615155

>as a gift to myself for graduating boot camp

jesus christ that's gay

but that watch is too, so i guess it fits

>>8626819
no it doesn't, why would you think that?

It costs exactly as much as the 033 and 035. See here:
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/onemore/item/sarb017/

>>8618396
you actually bought a deepsea dweller...

>>8621653
bitch pls

>>8627134
post the watch at the top of your to-buy list that's actually attainable for you right now

>pic related

Post the watch at the top of your to-buy list that's actually attainable for you right now

>pic related

>>8627144

>>8627147

>>8627144
It looks good, but what's Sinn? I know nothing about it save for it being German.

I'm still a big fan of the Tissot PRC200, but ~370€ for a quartz is not justifiable to me. It'll stay on the wishlist.

>>8627401
Sinn has some good designs and are overall well built, but you dont get an in house movement for prices above $6000 so it might not be worth dropping that much cash on an unmodified ETA

>>8615802
>>8619114
>>8619134
>>8615306
>Anything but Seiko Ananta or Seiko Lord
topkek
Seiko Tuna is accepted on a budget

I got the nautica from a family member. Probably quartz sold on the Nautica name.
The Casio is the GA-110EV TEST Limited Edition that went on sale with, i think it was, 2.22.

>>8627456
>not Credor or at the very least Grand Seiko

step up, bitch nigga

>>8627472
>>not Credor or at the very least Grand Seiko
Implying anyone here can afford that.

>>8627479
work harder.

>>8611025
After seeing this one i had to go out and buy one. I love this watch. It looks Great on me and matches with alot of my clothing.

>>8626863
Welp.
No reason not to get one now.

>>8626831
most Orients 40mm +/- 1mm, so have a look at those. also cheaper than the SARBs the other guy recommended. Almost all of these won't be quartz though. If you're really set on quartz look at some of Seiko's kinetics and solars.

>>8627463
Oh lawd izzat sum Eva?

>>8627492
God I love the max bill, Junghans in generally really.
It sucks being poor.

>>8628247
your junker's is also cool as fuck. what model is that?

http://www.watchshop.com/unisex-casio-classic-alarm-chronograph-watch-a159wgea-1ef-p99943633.html

cop or do not cop

currently having casio f91w

>>8628361
It's not mine, but I might cop one.
Junkers Bauhaus 6060-2

>>8628369
I've got the silver one with the gold face. I like it.

>>8627492
>>8628247
God that domed glass is beautiful, too bad im poor

>>8628435
The junkers range from $200-500

>>8628435
get some new straps for that one and you got urself a classy watch aswell.

>>8628475
The nice ones are 500+, as a student spending 500+ is a bit too much
>>8628480
I'm using the NATO as a everyday wear but I have a some lather straps for more formal things

>>8628435
nice, which Orient is that?

>>8627401
>>8627431
Sinn makes up for it by ridiculously over-engineering their pieces (because, of course, they're German). The classic example of this is filling the watch with argon gas, which is why you will see the little "Ar" on so many of the dials. Instead of modifying the movement they try to give value in other areas (and, considering their reputation, I'd say that the watch community is, at large, convinced). If you think that makes up for it, cool, they're pretty nice watches. If not, oh well, try something else.

>>8606295
I am the dumb fuck. Come at me

Not too often we have a decent watch thread. Here's mine.

>>8630698
Its nice to see a decent thread here for once. I'm a big fan of the watch on the left, I think blue dials look amazing

>>8630698
I like the one on the left

Should I cop?

>>8605246

It's just a fashion watch I got as a gift. But it looks nice.

>>8630698
name on seiko with blue dial?

>>8631052
SNKL43. It comes with an oyster-style bracelet. The "croc" leather band (it's really embossed cow hide, croc is quite expensive) is from deBeer, and I believe it can be found on Amazon or ebay if you look around. Cheers.

>>8630698
>>8630717

I know, right? Here is the watch I got from my father for getting into St. Barths Uni. It was my first choice uni.

>>8631453
Great to hear you got into your first choice uni. What are you studying?