/fa/ - Fashion

Pocket watches. What is your opinion on them?

Happy New Years everyone and best of luck!

>>9286297

excuse date stamp; taken the other day for a similar thread

>>9286280
I like them, but they as a little neckbeard/le wrong generation

>>9286328
2big4u

>>9286334
Nice memes.

Autism.

>>9286229

>That awkward wrist angle to make sure everything gets in shot.

>>9286229
where can I cop those anal beads?

>>9287053

Local shops or 50 bucks

Or Chinese resellers on eBay for 1 dollar with free shipping.

>>9286303
Wrong arm?

>>9286229
>Paul
Where do you live dude?

>>9286280
they look nice but you will never pull one off unless 70+ years old wearing a 3 piece suit

Driving my two-seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive car.

>Sounds better then: electric smart

>>9286229
>>9286280
>>9286297
>>9286303
>>9286328
>>9286557
>>9287159
>always starting the thread with a Panerai, otherwise known as a wristfedora here in tasteless /fa/
>Following that with a series of subpar watches in hilarious wristshots

>>9287135
>The only suposedly better watch is a Breitling.
>implying it isn't shit nonetheless

Godammit /fa/. Is like you're all trying yo troll yourselfs at the same time. But not really couse "muh ironic" sense of fashion.
>"muh ironic" sense if fashion
>moronic sense of fashion

>>9287852
>wristfedora

You're spending too much time on the internet.

>>9287852

The Lip up there is niche is as fuck though.
that 70's French wacky design.

>>9286280
inconvenient. might as well just use your phone.

>>9286229
is this a joke? looks like faggot shit

>>9288202
I'm ambiguously brown and i am afraid to wear this watch because its association with terrorism

>>9288320
so don't order it online.

>>9287852
are you retarded?

>>9287083
Nope, I like it on my right. Makes it easy for me to look at the time during meetings and not get into trouble. Here is a pic of my workout/tough watch

Do you guys remove your watch when going to bed or keep it on? Does it matter?

>>9289369
why would you get into trouble for looking at a watch?

>>9290282
no.... he would get into trouble for constantly looking at his cellphone or at the clock. a watch is less conspicuous.,

opinions? rose gold or SS?

>>9290262
I always end up sleeping with it on but taking it off when I wake up because my hand loses circulation and stops responding to my brain.

>>9286297
hahaha are you triying to brag a citicen watch lmao fucking pleb

just copped this 2 hours ago

>>9291228
Rose gold would be for your warmer colored outfits and silver would be for your cooler colored outfits.

>>9287083
He is probably left handed.

>>9287098
Not him but ghat damn I could go for some rn

>>9291228
There is somewhat of a polemic discussion right now regarding the extreme thinnes of Tissot's and other low end swiss brands PVD gold coating (about 3 microns) and traditional gold plaqueé (aroun 20 microns) so I would only choose the steel one, due to eventual degrading of the gold coating resulting in decoloration.

>>9286229
is that a fucking dry cappuccino

G R O S S

>>9287159
Looks good. For how long have you have it? Has it ever been serviced?

True watch collector checking in.
>I'm da lawyer, yo.
Bored at hospital. How was everybody's new year?
COP something good?

>>9292136

Thanks, a few years, one of the many watches my father left me.

I haven't had it serviced in the last 5 years but it's running +0:02, regular maintenance is better, but a few years out doesn't really matter.

Just copped

>>9292552
Had one, great cop !

>>9292552
the watch doesn't match your fagget tattoo

will cop at release

gonna rustle some folks with this latest get.

Hey guys, i would love your opinion on my first "luxury" watch purchase.

2014 was a brilliant year for me career-wise. I just wrapped up a tour of the country performing shows in every state (Australia).

To celebrate the recent success I'm looking at purchasing this watch: A Rolex Datejust II to serve as a momento of the experience and a reminder to work harder.

However I'm still pretty open to suggestions on other watches and would love some opinions on the one I've chosen.

I wanted something that can be dressed up or down as I don't want to make a habit of buying an expensive watch for particular situations.

As for other watches I'm a fan of some that Omega produce but I admit I don't have a very broad knowledge on the topic.

Thank you! Oh, and if it matters I'm 20 years old and i'd say my style is usually jackets, boots, beanies and jeans, nothing too outrageous :)

>>9292564
Thanks man first watch

>>9292564
Lol

>>9292611
Are you a musician? If you are an artist of any type I'm interested in seeing some of you work, I'm from Australia also. The date just is not to my taste, I'm not a fan of the gold on the one you posted. The Rolex submariner and the omega speed master are too timeless choices, very versatile and hard to dislike

what do normalfags think of leather nato straps?

>tfw christmas present from gf is exactly what you wanted

>>9292645
Probably should have clarified haha, I'm not a musician (can play instruments but not good enough to make cash out of it) I'm actually a stand up comic. I've been touring since the Melbourne comedy festival and getting ready for the next 22 shows in April.

On any other board I would share some work but i don't want to derail the thread, just looking for some watch thoughts!

The speedmaster is a beautiful watch, i've been eyeing that one off too, haven't had a chance to see it in person yet. And yeah usually I don't like gold because it's a bit flashy but when I saw it with the black face I fell in love with the combination. I dunno, kinda tones the gold down a little imo

>>9292661
>gf buys you an xmas gift

hmm nobody I've dated purchased anything for me

kind of emasculating getting a gift from a woman no?

>>9292665
>stand up comic

to quote everyone you have ever met at a party

"say something funny" .......

>>9292667
how is receiving a present.. on christmas.. emasculating?
must have some serious self confidence issues if you think that's the case.

>>9292665
Are there any chances I could see some of your work, like a link or something, I genuinely appreciate comedy and any artist from Australia. It will be your watch so the decision is entirely up to you, but you should keep in mind that you are very young and you tastes will change. The Rolex submariner and speed master keep value pretty well and are so versatile that they are hard to dislike even if your tastes change. You could get a used watch for cheap to see if you like it and sell it if you don't after a few months will little financial loss, I have an submariner homage that I love, shame I can't afford the real version

>>9292667
what kind of GFs have you had m8?

>>9292674
it's kind of like riding bitch

someone see's you as pussy enough to be like a little kid on xmas morning

it's not like handing a client a bottle of johnnie walker blue label

>>9292667
Are you fucking stupid? So my girlfriend cant buy me something for my birthday? Fucking retard

>>9292688
lol never had a girlfriend actually care about you enough to want to make you happy
she could have made me breakfast and I'd have been just as happy, just happens I received a nice watch
it's ok.. one day someone will love you.. perhaps.

>>9292695
sounds like a cooping mechanism, or a justification that it's okay that you're seen as a bitch/feminine/childish enough to receive trinkets

>>9292691
at least this bitch is somewhat masculine enough to get angry that somebody is calling him a bitch

but he's still taking it...like a bitch

>>9292649
Just ordered one to my SKX007, I'll see if they are too thick or otherwise stupid.

>>9292591
pretty cool, how much?

>>9292611
>>9292665
Buy the Datejust II. You clearly have already fall in love with it. And if, like you said, you don't plan on getting several more watches, this will suit you well in any possible ocassion.

If it was for me I would prefer another metal combination but I do have a watch for every ocassion, and plan to add even more to my high end collection in the future, BUT general public won't see this as an alternative in their lifes so, having one good watch from whom most people think (wrongly, but whatever) is the best maker will do.

Hope you get to make some comedy about high end watches in the future, later in life, when you become more informed.

>>9292674
>>9292687
>>9292691
>>9292695
>>Responding to sieg
C'mon people. At least wait for a tasty bait, not this shitty stale piece of crap.

>>9292543
>>one of the many watches my father left me
That sounds great. Sorry for your loss, though. What other watches did your father left you?
5 years between services seems to me like a very standar, not dangerous service lap time. Cheers.

Bought this one today. Opinions?

>>9293033
Well done. Cheers.

>>9291550
This is how you tell apart the leader of an ISIS squad, they have slightly shinier gear than their mooks.

>>9292711

>Being such an emasculated bitch that when you even hear of someone mentionioning a woman doing anything you start to through a tantrum and cry like a little girl.

You need help

/thread

Where do people stand on MVMT ebin kickstarter memewatches?

>>9293280
Shit

>>9293280
Utter shit.

>>9292711
when will you leave

>>9292552
>classy watch
>tattooes

pick one

>>9293347
livin the dream.

what sort of watch should someone with "tattooes" wear?

>>9293357
a noose watch
around your neck

>>9293364
I didnt ask for your favourite drink

>>9293151
pls r8

>>9292611
The datejust II is an extremely versatile watch, IF you don't get it in two-tone. IMO two tone is more suited to the original size datejust because it makes it more of a dressy watch.
Steel and white gold all the way.

>>9292832
They're actually a lot thinner than you'd expect.
I actually really like them after cutting off the extra piece and shifting the buckle down to the bottom. Thinner than a two piece without the extra bunched up leather at the side.

>>9293397
its shit

>>9293068
terrorist groups tell each other's rank through the color and finish of their watch. Gold is leader rank, shiny finish means division head. The silver are mid level. Shiny again means division head. Black are the grunts.

>>9286229
best

>>9292552
beautiful

>>9292611
Even if you have the money - don't buy a Rolex. It's not like their not worth it, they are excellently timepieces. But for people who are into watches, Rolex is a watch for pimps (i.e. people with money but without sophistication).

Clearly, Im being snooty. But we're discussing luxury watches, so this is just the time? Check the Omegas. And buy one with leather wristband, youre not in your teens anymore.

But congrats to your succes!

Oh, one last thing: Rolex has a really good resale value if that'd be the decisive factor.

>>9292838
Danke.

Got it for $500, Huckleberry has them on for that price. Straight from Hexa they cost around $700.

>>9286557
Huh? Would you mind telling me who made this? Very reminiscent of a Vostok...

>>9287159
Not classy, but it must be really awesome to wear. I think they did a reedition some time ago?

>>9287135
Pretty cool. I had never liked slide rulers until I started to crave for one. The same thing happened with divers originally; I thought it looked hairy and fat and capitalist, until I had read a little about the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, etc.

I'm thinking I should get a Casio of each style to make my mind up.

>>9291228
Neat, it's like an A. Lange with fatter frame. Gold is tacky though.

http://www.skagen.com/us/en/products/j%C3%B8rn-mens-leather-watch-pdpskw6152p.html?referer=productdetail

In Black/Black. Cop or not?

>>9286280
they're pretty fedora-tier

>>9294753
That is like saying that Lamborghinis are cars for people without sophistication and instead you should buy a Roll Royce... that's not true m8

>>9295546
>Lamborghinis are cars for people without sophistication
They are.

>and instead you should buy a Roll Royce
Or a Bentley, but preferably an Aston Martin.

>>9292661
Yo! That is one sick watch bro!
What's the name and where can I cop one?

>>9294768

>>9295559
*tips fedora*
what are you going to say next? swag is for boys, class is for men?

Timex yo

>>9286229
>watch shot while having ordered a babychino

>>9286229
>Chocolate on a cappuccino/latte
disgusting.

tfw broke my shit watch because i was drunk and fell off a chair

>>9296722

>>9292681
where can i get this metal band in 20mm?

I need advice, guys. I want to cop my first watch and I don't want to fuck it up (300€ or 358 burger coins).
Should I buy it online or make a 2h ride back and forth to the nearer authorised seller?
How important is for you seeing it live before purchasing it? Or should youtube and images be enough?

>>9286557
sovjet russia is best russia

>>9297064

>>9297183
images not mine obviously

but this watch on either of these straps is p killer for a cheapy

>>9296524
I've never heard of this Red October series, where can I get them?

>>9297064
If it's something common, relatively cheap and that you like the style of, (maybe a Seiko 5 or SKX, Orient, Vostok, etc) then you should be ok - and you can generally sell these if you don't like them. If the style of the watch you're considering is possibly more subjective (a la Seiko Monster or Vostok Komandirskie), it could be a good idea to try it on.

>>9293280
Unforgivable shit.

>>9292508
So far the only good watch in the thread.

>>9286229
A present from my father. I should clean her... Normally its a suit watch but shes so beautiful.

>>9297416
Really nice. Don't know anything about watches what is it

>>9297428
Iwc portugese

>>9286280
I got one because I like how they work mechanically. I don't wear it in public every day and only on special occasions such as weddings and such do I really break it out.

Side note - I been lurking for a little bit on /fa/ and kinda new to this board - whats you take on Automatic Mechanical watches? I got two and love them. One for work and one good good one for special occasion such as dates or meetings.

>>9297265
Thanks!
And how fit this in the subjective/objective style scale?
The only downside I can think of is that it is too big for my wrist

>>9297416
Looks really nice. Cheers.

>>9297416
Noice, looks great.

>>9297825
>>9297839
thanks guys! sure the clockwork could be better but its still a timeless beauty.

>wears watch
>uses phone for time
>wrong date
I'm a mess

pretty sure this will be the most expensive pic on this thread.

>>9286229
Nice babychino :')

I wear a black Pebble with a black brushed steel skin.
I'm committing a /fa/ crime but it's too damn useful for me to care.

>>9296064
idk but it looks like something from iloveugly

>>9298167
what's that, $300?
Where can I get the jlc rep?

>>9298239
I just wear a black one. How's the skin on it look?

>>9287159
>Driving my two-seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive car.
I LAUGHED.

>>9298565
Amazing. Would hunt down a pic on Google but I'm at work.
I was surprised at how decent it looked afterwards instead of the glossy cheap mess it looks vanilla.

sup

>>9286229
>keanucore

>>9292577
>paying $350 for an ugly aluminum and plastic watch that needs to be charged daily

>>9298623
put it in your mouth and pull the trigger please

>>9286303
don't you have a pelagos? why the fuck are you wearing that

>>9298818
you seem upset

>>9298818
Wouldn't matter, it's a fake gun.

>>9298623
cool toy

>>9297256
You don't, the company no longer exists. Find an Amphibian.

>>9298827
>>9298830
The watch is worth twice as much as the gun, yet the gun's fake.

smart

Posting my Rolex again.

>>9298984
Hey! Did you guys forget that i own a rolex!? Well in case you did... let me remind you.

My overthetop big watch!

>>9298818
>>9298827
>>9298830

mfw they see this post >>9298878
showing the round visible in the mag through the ejection port.

>>9297416
id sell it

>>9294701
>>9293068
i want this to be true

My watch

Fossil

I like blue

>>9299495
why?

Elgin

>>9295559
aston martin is curry-tier indian rubbish idiot

>>9298167
Not necessarily, but the Le Coultre is beautiful. I see one in my city that has a red date pointer too, and it's really good to see. Appeasing.

>>9293378
not him, but as others have pointed out, it's a nice watch but it's too big and it doesn't suit you. if you're wearing Muppet pajamas, you don't get to put on expensive italian shoes and a cashmere scarf and expect for people to be like "that guy's got a lot of class for wearing such stylish shoes and scarf." no, they see a guy in Elmo pajamas. you drew busy, crowded pictures all over your arm. there's stuff that could work with that, but classy watches ain't one of them.

so my Vostok Amphibia isn't working properly, when I wear it the hands move around spasmodically, i think particularly when it gets bumped, meaning it can't keep time properly. should I get in contact with meranom? I've never submerged it or rough handled it, I thought these watches were supposed to be very tough.

>pic related

>>9300152
It also stops. I've had it for about nine or so months. Trying to find it's box now.

can someone post inspo for pic related?

>>9300318

>>9286229
macaroons man

>>9300318
bucket hats and arizona ice tea

so much poor taste in here

Are there watches with a similar aesthetic to the SARB033 but cheaper?

Merry Christmas to my self.

>>9298167
Nope.

>>9300373
w2c?

I'm really impressed with this watch so far after 3-4 months.


No scratches at all yet (and I tend to scratch up my watches a lot) and I get a lot of compliments and people asking what/where to get one

sup watchbois

haven't got a watch but really want to get one

any simple, minimalistic black leather watches? Preferrably on the cheap side.

>>9297460
Pretty subjective. You should probably try it on if you can. nb - I've heard Vostok Europe as being a so-so company, not at all related to Vostok Russia. You can get similar styled watches from Seiko, Citizen, probably Orient, etc. I would suggest looking at those brands also.

>>9300152
A similar thing happens to a vintage citizen of mine. There's a chance it could just be the hands/gears that move the hands aren't properly connected to the movement? If so, it could be a simple matter to fix. But yeah, if you can get it replaced or resolved otherwise that is what I'd do.

>>9300677
Black Orient from >>9300662 and other Orients.
Otherwise look at Komono, Braun, as well as all the other good cheaper brands (Seiko).

>>9287159
whats the name of that piece m8

Good morning. I still don't know if I should change the plexiglass, or keep it original. Any suggestions?

>>9298167
Sorry, but no. Also, in oposition to the Greubel Forsey up there, this isn't in a showcase, but on my wrist, since I'm actually wearing it.

>>9301141
IMO the scratches are not that bad, however there seems to be a small crack on the 32 minute mark that could compromise the current condition on the entire dial due to humidity so maybe it's time for a new plexi.

>>9301182
>>I'm da lawyer, btw.

>>9301036
Yep, I emailed them and they said send it in for repair.

>>9301141
I would definitely keep it. The scuffing just adds character in my opinion; alternatively you could get it polished.

>>9298623
>>9298623
not gonna lie

this is some russian gangster cool combo

>>9300356
Seiko 5?

>>9300356
Orient Symphony
Orient Bambino
Orient Curator
Seiko SNX997

Looks like the date has broken oops

>>9300641
How do you even tell the time on that??

>have $100ish to spend
>looking for a casual watch
>around 39mm since skinny wrists

any ideas? where are the infographs when you need 'em

>>9302353
on /g/, in the OP.

>>9302361
>/g/
but they have such shit taste

Rolex ref. 14060m

>>9302353

>>9302445
>houndstooth sportcoat
>nice oxford shirt
>comfy slacks
>loafers polished
>rolex submariner
>hairy
You, I like you.

>>9298167
>>9301182
I can outdo you both if this threads still alive by the time I see my father again. If hell get them out of his safe I can get a picture with a A. Lange & Söhne tourbograph and Patek Philippe tourbillon, type of which Im not sure of. I can strap on some more tourbillons if it doesnt reach the value of the blue faced watch - I have no idea what that one is.

Beside that, you with the gold ALS, thats a fucking marvellous piece.

what are some affordable fashion watch brands that don't suck? /fa/ loves old money shit and boring trad designs way too much

>>9303070
Try this one

>>9303070
I think this suits you

>>9294701
Nigga you stole my joke from the other thread. Which is funny because the post you replied to was also me.

>>9298623
w2c gun

>>9303092
>don't like trad designs
>post a watch from the most trad prep brand there is

>>9303103
this is just boring

>>9298984
Why do people care so much about these things again? There are some many watches in this thread that look better than that.

What does /fa/ think of
>>>/g/45957534

>>9298623

100% russo mobster as fuck

11/10 running for my life

>>9303114
sig p228

>>9303118
Get this, be careful of drowning in pussy though

>>9286229
I'm getting this watch soon, not sure what NATO strap I should get. What do you think about pic related?

>>9303753
That one's ok but you should order some extra ones afterwards. With that watch black, navy and one that's like blue with two thin red stripes would go great, for example.

>>9292508
Sexy as fuark.

>>9303767
All right. I like the red, blue, white because that's the colours on my country's flag.

http://www.amazon.com/Nylon-Striped-White-Interchangeable-Replacement/dp/B005OYKIJA/ref=sr_1_16?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1420583003&sr=1-16&keywords=nato+strap+22mm
I hope this one is good enough.

>>9303797
Mate there are better places for NATO straps than amazon, try Belt&Buckle or cheapestnatostraps (this one's better if you want to order several).

>>9303823
Oh shit. I just figured why the hell not, since I was already using Amazon for something. I'll check out both of those sites.

>>9303753
>>9303829
If you use cheapestnatostraps you get a 20% discount if you buy 5+, a 15% discount if you like them on facebook, and there may still be a 15% Christmas sale on. For a watch like that, you should just buy a whole lot of straps, literally all of them will suit it.

>>9303885
The one I wanted was out of stock. When do you reckon it will be for sale again?

>>9286328
jesus christ that timestamps over a year old

>>9286501
You too mister epic memer :^)

>>9300072
Having tattoos is no indication on how I dress.

>>9304122
Right I'm sure your brass plated "big face playa" watch will look hella classy at the club in your hba shirt and supreme box logo hat

You be just like the stickers your your Infiniti g35

Illest shocker

>>9292101

Lel the aglets on my Zilli shirt zippers are 8 microns, Wtf is tisshit doing.

>>9302454

How do you guys feel about Moto 360?

I have this one with the link band. I like being able to change the face accent to match whatever I am wearing.

>>9292611

Get Omega over Rolex

>>9304149
I dress pretty normal. white vans black jeans norse projects tshirt apc jumper kinda thing.

oh and fuck of Sieg ;)

>>9304201

My brother in law loves his, but he's not much of a guy for fashion.

>>9304201
Looks like shit. Buy a real watch.

>>9301500
>>9301346
thanks, really like the look of that Bambino. Where would be the best place to purchase it from?

>>9305129
Amazon.

>>9305301
Unfortunately they won't ship it to my country.

>>9291228
T035.428.36.051.00 gold
035.428.16.051.00 stainless
I find it awful yet strangely appealing and would very much go for the stainless if either at all.

just bought this and am having regrets

thoughts?

also, are white watch faces effeminate?

>>9305356
it's fine, but sell or return it if it doesn't make you happy
and not particularly, although given the choice I'd get black

What's the best place to buy a Rodina?

>>9305602
good-stuffs

>>9305625
Alright, I came across some shit about people getting ones that have a bullshit "german made" or "swiss made" instead of the normal "china made" at the bottom of the dial, so I wanted to make sure.

>>9305651
That happened with a batch from goodstuffs I think, there was an outcry and it hasn't happened again.

Should I keep this or not? Thrifted it for $3.50. Alessi is a weird ass design company and it costs $125 on their site, so I might resell it. Can't decide if I like it or not.

>>9306395
It's hideous. Re-sell please.

>>9306395
Looks better than that uniform wares garbage everyone posts here

Here's a shitty picture of two of my Seiko 5's. The white faced one has a glass back on it, so I'll post a picture of the movement in the next post.

>>9306875
Another shitty quality picture.

Looking for a watch with a simple white face, 38mm diameter or smaller and with a simple leather strap.

Any suggestions?

>>9306395
Definitely resell this shit

>>9304201
fashionable but HUGE and bulky

>>9302353
mine, it's pretty awesome for casualwear, light weight, 8mm thin and 38mm diameter, lumibrite dial that glows the whole night so you can always read it.

alternatively, look at the 4 different Seiko 5 SNK models. they look a bit similar but are 13mm thick and automatics instead.

mine, it's pretty awesome for casualwear, light weight, 8mm thin and 38mm diameter, lumibrite dial that glows the whole night so you can always read it.

alternatively, if you wanna pay more and are more of a brand-whore like a lot of people here, look at the 4 different Seiko 5 SNK models. they look a bit similar but are 13mm thick and automatics instead.

>>9307148
meant for
>>9302353

>>9303770
Thanks :-)
>If you are girl (or a very fat man) post tits.

I have bought some cheap watches off ebay and really liked them. Shot tier brand but nobody notices. Anywhere else I could get nice watches like there?

>>9298239
Pebble masterrace

Bump

I know this is a bit unnecessary but I feel a bit conflicted.
which color would suit me best?
which one do you personally prefer?

I actually own the green one already and like it a lot as a watch but sometimes I'm having troubles with it because I'm thinking it doesn't go well together with my pale skin. so I figured I might at least change the strap.

I don't know. Something about the blue one seems off to me for some weird reason and I'm not too fond of mainly black watches either.
I kinda wish there was a raspberry version since I like red and pink color shades a lot.

>>9305356
i think it looks really nice. maybe change the strap tho

>>9307778
oh and the tan one? I'd like to think it's nice but I'm not really a fan of creme colors.

Hugo Boss, got it for Christmas. Black leather band. I like the numbers on it, it lists 2,4,6,8,12 instead of the classic 3,6,9,12.

>>9307804
>that minutes hand

maybe I have ocd or some shit but all I can think about is how it looks like it could collide with the edge of the dial/case.

I like it though.

>>9307804
4 is IV not IIII

>>9307833
wrong. that's actually the way it's supposed to be on watches. I can't remember the reason but you will find out once you google it.

>>9307833
it's called the watchmaker's four.
since the VIII on the opposite site seems "heavy", they came up with the "heavy" IIII to balance it out on the face so it looks more aesthetically pleasing.

>>9301022
Vostok factory in russia supplies some movements for vostok europe

>>9301141
Is it marked ? Maybe there's an omega sign somewhere on the plexi, meaning it's an original one. In taht case, I'd advise to polish it if you want and live with the deepest scratches.
If not, feel free to change it, not like it costs that much.

What does /fa/ think about perlon straps?

Submariner at the beach

>>9307804
like the styling on the digits as well

>>9308525
aren't you a little young to own a sub

>>9308525
That thing ever touched the water?

Mifune I reg. see your posts on /g/ edition

Christmas present! It's smaller than most watches and kind of a refurb job vintage thing, I'm really no expert, but I like it!

>>9295513

Design friends almost want to rip it off my wrist, the reeditions are lame quartz.

>>9287159

I will not shy away from the small truth, at least I can park sideways.

>>9301105

Just search for "Lip automatic" they haven't made a lot of models, designed by the same chap who did the TGV.

Purchased for $100 like 4 years ago. Worn almost every day.

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>>9306895
Seiko 5? There are tons of options, use the Seiko 5 Finder: http://www.watchsleuth.com/seiko5finder/search/?SB=Popularity&STYLE%5B%5D=Dress

>>9308477
I've got a couple coming from cheapestnatostraps, they look pretty decent in the pictures on the website, and at ~$6 each you can't go wrong

what are some of the best autos you can get for $150?

>>9308814
not being a dick ..... but read the thread

>>9294701

F-91w with NATO is designated for respected religious officials

>>9293151
I had the mickey mouse one as a kid, fucking loved it

Traser Chronograph... is it /fa??

r8

>>9310858
Noooiiiice. I'd personally be wanting another diver (one that isn't an Invicta mod, which i think yours is?). Maybe a flieger could do well also, but it's a very respectable collection.

>>9310898
Well, I'm about to do a bagelsport mod to attempt to recreate the rolex 6541 but that's probably not that much better in your eyes, probably worse.
I like mods.

Thoughts on the Orient Capital? I was looking at the bambino, but I can't afford due to poorfaggotry.

How bad are quartz based watches compared to automatic?

>>9310929
>how bad are quartz watches compared to automatic?
there's nothing objectively worse about an orient quartz watch vs an orient mechanical watch. they're both gonna have roughly the same level of finishing.
basically, the quartz will keep better time but the seconds hand will have that jumpy 1hz movement and may emit a faint ticking sound.
mechanicals are only considered to be better as a whole because the market for expensive watches prefers mechanicals and thus all the high quality pieces get mechanical movements.
at the same general price point, a quartz and a mechanical from a reputable watch company should be about the same.

>>9311002
there's high-beat quartz movements, but they use a lot of battery power

>>9308477
looks gorgeous in that picture. can't say for in actuality.
>>9308525
what's this? a little something on the lens?

>>9311029
don't you see it's him throwing a rock into the ocean?

>>9311033
he wouldn't be wearing his watch on his throwing hand.

Posting cause I'm bored.
>My dear Speedy

>>9310929
>How bad are quartz based watches compared to automatic?

they are better than automatic in every single way if we are talking functionality and keeping it running because you only need the battery and no winding whatsoever.

automatics just are considered true craftsmanship and thus more expensive.

>>9311089
you got the shit one

>>9308710
>>9308716
Man I wish I was you so I wouldn't need winter clothes

>>9311244
>you got the shit one
Every time.

>>9308710
>>9308716
>>9311248
you fucking monkey

>>9311244
>>9311252
I choose this reference because I wanted to have the movement finished in the way only this version includes, due to having a crystal caseback.
Having a movement properly finished (côtes de Gèneve, anglage, perlage, etc...) is for me way more important than having the exact iconic model.
Also, properly finishing calibers provides longevity of the components and better timekeeping.
Please, read the Poiçon de Géneve manifest to understand why.
>Pic related, muh movement inside muh Speedy

New pic up. Happy with it so far.

>>9311248
>>9311253
>>You're now feeling it on your tongue.
TASTE IT!!
TASTE THE RAINBOW!!

>>9311333
that huge face looks so clownish on your skinny limp wrists

Does anyone know the exact model and color way for this datejust?

>>9311380
wtf is that??
eat a bag of dicks, nigger

>>9311029
It's dust behind my camera lens

>>9305324
creationwatches.com

>>9311380
I want those endlinks. that's rad as fuck.

>>9286280
Do cop if you are autistic and wish to distance yourself from positive relationships

What to wear with this watch?

>>9312030
a tuxedo and a coffin

>>9312060
Wouldn't wearing a coffin everywear I go get really exhausting?

>>9312030
long sleeves so you can cover up that scratched to shit face

>>9312071
How would I go about removing those scratches then,it was like this when I got it

>>9300348
y are u sad though?

>>9312030
Ignore all this jelly or ignorant cocksuckers, anon.

You should put the wacth on a slightly dark grey croc strap and wear it in almost any ocassions. Cheers.

>>9312066
you have to suffer for style anon

>>9286303
Am I cool now?

>>9310858
what type of Casio is that?

>>9312136
What car is that?
I was going to call you faggot at first for driving what was most likely old GM crap but then I noticed the speedo is in KM and the file name is Dutch or German.

Nice watch too.

>>9312080
Go to a watchmaking shop.
Either trey'll polish it or change it. It's a regular plexi so that would probably cost under 30$.
You could ask to have the case polished too. IWC is a pretty good brand, that'd be worth it.

>>9312197
190SL

>>9312211
>>9312211
>You could ask to have the case polished too. IWC is a pretty good brand, that'd be worth it.
nope nope nope nope
do not polish the case

Alright friends, I'm trying to make a decision between the Orient Bambino, or the Orient Capital. I really like both, but the Capital is quartz and $50 cheaper.

Also are quartz watches better for poorfags? I heard that servicing automatic watches is expensive as fug.

>>9312372
>hurr durr the plating will gone
If you're in a correct shop, chrome/nickel/rhodium plating isn't that hard to do.
Whatever the damage on a watch is, you can always repair it.

>>9312515
Not what I was talking about.
When restoring a vintage watch, you should never replace the dial, hands, or polish the case. Especially something like that.

>>9312527
You're wrong. My job is to build watches, I used to repair them.
There's nothing wrong with a restored watch.

>>9312527
>hurr muh patina

>>9312560
>My job is to build watches
Then you should know better.

>>9312030
>>9312136
Don't let anyone polish, replae or alter the case, dial and hands m8.
Is the biggest NONO in vintage wacth collecting

>you have $150 from holiday dosh
>thinking of picking up a watch for a young bachelor like yourself

what buy?

>>9313012
>not wanting your watch to look nice
I assure you, people refusing to repair/restore old timepieces are the worst we can deal with.
If I ever create my own brand, I'd be honored that people are still repairing them and trying to put them back in their original state decades later.
Giving a watch its shine back is the greatest hommage you can do to its creators.
You're the stupid one.

>>9313241
First of all, suck my dick bitch. I didn't called you stupid.

Second, I believe there is a difference between modern, old and vintage watches.
Old watches (let's say, from the 80's or something and foreward) haven´t made the trip from that far in time so it's ok to have it repolished and generally refurbished, if it needs so to regain their former glory and end up looking good.

However, vintage watches (from the sixtie's and back) have already half a century of life at least and if those watches had managed to come from then til now without having their parts being replaced it's something noteworthy, and we should allow them to continue likewise. We should preverse history as it is.

Third, I think we may have met before, as some watchmaker posted in a thread about watches couple of weeks ago and posted a few pictures of his workshop. If it's you, let's stay friends, all right? I'm the watch collector with several pieces and a F.P.Journe Chronometré Bleu among them.

>>9310904
I like modding too, nothing wrong with it. How much would you say it's cost you all up to mod that watch, with the price of tools and mod parts?

>>9312136
>>9312323
Nice drive. Yours m8?

>>9313714
My dads,I wouldn't want to drive that car more than once a year.