/fa/ - Fashion

>starting with an armani watch
dis gun be gud

>>9361728
Armani Exchange, no less.

>>9361565
>Brag Thread
>Armani Exchange Watch

Is this really a bait thread?

>>9361747
it really seems that way

>>9361747
what do you mean?

>2015
>wearing a watch

grandpa pls go

im packing 8inches

>>9361766
>not understanding how appealing it actually is for women to wear a watch

What do I get for bragging?

>>9361841
OP just got BTFO

>>9361841

How much that bitch run you

>>9361859
Was a gift from a client.

>>9361881

You must suck a mean dick then

>>9361885
I'm a contract lobbyist, so yeah I guess so.

>>9361841
estimated price of one of these? it looks so rad...

>>9361900

5-10k probably

>>9361906
I can afford it, SW developing pays great :)

>>9361917

You can pay 500 - 1000 for an exact replica and noone would know the difference. A rolex submariner in the 70s or 80s was 200 - 800 dollars. It's only the luxury tax your paying for.

>>9361841
is everyone in this thread retarded? thats an old date with a smooth bezel.... itll run you 3k MAX

>>9361841
Date magnifiers are fucking hideous.

>>9361944

Good luck buying a new rolex for under 5000. Check on canal street.

>>9361944
>>9361949
Was a gift. I'm not to worried about it, I make enough money for a much nicer watch if I one.

anyone actually going to post?

>>9361949

That's just an ugly rolex in general. Submariners do it way better.

>>9361958
Obviously it's still a nice watch anon.

>>9361963
Nah, I am just not a fan of the magnifiers.

>>9361955
confirmed potato
I ain't even mad. I was gonna buy a rolex before I learned 90% of the cost is the name. I wear a fuckin $300 designer watch and people ask me all the time "Is that a rolex?"

>>9361963
Im a big fan of the magnifier. In person its even more impressive

>>9361974

What plebs do you hang around with that confuse a rolex with a fossil.

>>9361974

And I'm not trying to be shitty. They are without a doubt overpriced luxury piece.

>>9361974
how exactly is a rolex 90% the name? are you on drugs?

>>9361978
the sad thing is a few of them actually have rolexs and omegas. The first time I showed it to them they were so impressed. "thats a beautiful watch" "wow rose gold, thats a good choice" "how much did ya pay for that?"

>tfw its a designer that licenses the name to fossil

>>9361993
I've owned like 5 fossils in my life and none of them were ever a timeless piece which sucks. I look back at the one in wore in high school and wonder what the fuck I was thinking.

>>9361989
the only reason a rolex is considered a good watch is because it costs enough to be maintained and babied. If you wore a patek everyday as a casual watch it would probably need service very often. Rolexs are more meant for the everyday can do nothing wrong with approach but still need to be serviced every 3-5 years. So your rolex needs servicing. Do you A. Have it serviced for $500 B. Dont service it and let it run down until it doesnt work? meanwhile if your $50 seiko needed service you think yo'd pay $40 to have it service? hell no you'd throw it out and buy a new one or just wait until it goes to shit. Its all about is it worth repair? A micky mouse watch from walmart will last as long as a rolex with proper care but no one cares because of the price.

Rolexs used to be work watches and then someone said lets charge 10x what theyre really worth call it a luxury watch and laugh to the bank. This is where we are today. And 40% of rolex parts are made in china so why even bother? If you buy a rolex because you like the way it looks far above any watch fine. Otherwise you look like a fool whos just trying to be a big shot.

>>9362009

I can agree with this

Rolexes used to be entry level swiss 30 years ago till coked up stockbrokers made it their thing.

im such a pleb.

>>9362009
replace rolex with every luxury brand in the entire world and everything you wrote stays the same

now explain to me again what you are doing on a board where we appreciate the finer things in life?

>>9361841

nice fake

>>9362042
Ok so there you go luxury brands are all scams if you think you're buying for quality

finer =/= expensive or even considered "luxury"

This statement makes no sense since this board hates brands like Gucci, Versace, etc.

If such the case where everything that is finer or luxury is fashionable you definitely wouldnt have people bagging on fossil or other fashion watches. Especially ironic on a board called fashion. Because longevity or function would play second hand to appearance.

>>9362071
you don't understand, it's quite simple actually. Finer things get more expensive because they are made of good materials which tend to increase in demand. Also, finer products have to raise prices whenever there is competition offering a cheaper product (I know this is counter-intuitive, but trust me) to offer more features or just plain luxury. Lastly, the demand of the product itself, whether it falls in the first or the second case, also increases the price of the product.

>>9362104
I understand but what I'm saying is you don't have to buy rolex to get rolex quality or look. The submariner is the biggest here. The datejust, daytona, and sea/sky dweller have much less competition. Especially the skydweller (good lord bleg).

In the end I think most people will agree a rolex is ~1000 watch which is pretty good! Its definitely better than a lot of others. But if you think you're laying down 10k for quality you're mistaken. Its like buying a luxury brand shirt. You buy it for the look/name and not that it offers you more.

For me Im either wearing a watch for look or function. They can be separate. Plus Im not too keen to make myself a target for thieves. So I wear a couple hundred dollar watch and I keep a sharp knife on me. Thats enough for me.

Also you most definitely can get a rolex for under 5k. Especially a used date like the original rolex post

Also for you /fa/dora-cores heres my watch

>>9362156
I would jack you for a Burberry watch.

Might wanna try a Timex or Seiko if you are trying to deter theives.

>>9362166
If someone stole it I wouldnt be too upset. I didnt sink a TON of money into it (nordstrom sale). I wear what Id be ok with losing.

>>9362156
Trying to talk shit about quality versus price. And you are wearing a Burberry watch. TIP TOP FUCKING KEK my friend, tip fucking top.

>also wearing a watch on your right wrist is fucking stupid

just a fossil nothing special

>>9362156
is this bait. this feels like bait

>>9362180
looks 1000x better than >>9362156

Not super fancy but fucking love it.

>>9362183
>muh prep

1980 seiko
And a fitbit

Burnt 4276 Cal so far today :)

>>9362178
I have a vintage russian and bulova in the rotation too but this is my impress plebs watch. I still think it looks awesome

Quality were talking $200 max but I only paid $560 for it so Im ok with that. If bought it at MSRP $895 I'd probably be a bit embarrassed

>>9362183
KJP and Brooks Bros

What frat are you in?

Where do you guys put the watches you aren't wearing for the day?
Just around? Or do you display them somehow?

>>9362182
thats just like your opinion, man

I'm a sucker for the rose gold. Instantly fell in love. I also like the PVD version

>>9362181
take it or leave it

>>9362190
Resell value of all of your watches combined vs. the gangsta who posted his Rolex. Go.

>you just lost

>>9362191
ATO

>>9362194
In my first drawer of my night stand.

>>9362189
now this is a cool watch
>>9362194
throw it on the old desk

>>9362199
Rolex guy here. ΔKE.

>>9362197
uhhh ok? I spent a total of $750 on those 3 and his in its condition would probably fetch ~2.5k

I don't see how you make that comparison and go GOTCHA!

I know I could sell the burberry right now for $300. The russian and bulova have lost 0 value. The bulova might have gained some value for all I know.

Plus I don't have a beef with the rolex guy lol if he likes it good for him. Im not a fan of the date line. Im a sub guy but I'd just get a homage and slip a rolex insert into it if I went for it

>>9362214
Incorrect. Your watches hold almost no monetary value. A pawn shop wouldn't even buy the burberry or russian watch. The bulova it really depends on the quality, but it definitely doesn't hold its value like a rolex. You threw money away when you paid for those three watches.

A rolex on the other hand does hold its value, and is an investment of sorts.

>>9362227
LOL damn son thanks for the laughs. Ok I don't believe any rolex made after 1980 is gonna have any return on investment. Even the older rolexs when you factor all the years of service you're not gonna make money on a watch unless its some iconic shit that drives the price up. Like James Bond wore it.

Why the fuck would I sell to a pawn shop? The number of people buying designer watches on ebay is ridiculous and theyll pay way too much.

Better question why would I sell em? Ill pay $10 for a replacement battery. The russian one I might keep up because I like the history. The vintage bulova will fetch a few hundred on ebay. Its an old acutron. I got that one from an old guy I know.

>>9362040
dude that watch is WAY too big for your wrist imo

Seiko SLQ011 reporting

>>9362247
forgot pic

>>9362241
i know. but its a graduation gifts from my mom. i cant just throw it away. :(

>>9362263
Hideous

its a cheap watch but i love it to death

>>9362265
jay leno disagrees
:^)

I've been wearing this guy lately

>>9362320

does that speedometer come with a watch?

>>9362336
indeed, that was the designer's source of inspiration when making this watch. well spotted!

>Like $200 Citizen
God I wish I could afford a Grand Seiko. They have a quartz one I keep cumming for.

>>9362320
>>9362349
Both of these are pretty bad

The first one is cool, but I wouldn't be caught dead in public with that

Why does it have to be so large?

not bragging, but I'm super proud of this watch
My girlfriend gave it to me for our 3 year anniversary in December and it's my first mechanical automatic. Sure it isn't an heirloom piece and doesn't cost more than $200, but it means enough to share

Funnily enough, my grandpa gave me my second mechanical automatic watch for christmas, an old seiko 5 he's had since the 80s or 90s. Again, it's not an heirloom piece but I shed a tear when I unwrapped it. It was on a worn out metal bracelet that I switched out for silicone

Pic related is the orient mako my girlfriend got me

>>9362486
This is the watch my grandpa gave me.

I swear when I have money for a rolex, that watch is going to him.

>>9362497
Damn forgot pic

>>9362454
oh, the case is only 36x42x9mm, and has about the same presence as a 38-40mm watch. I just have tiny wrists. it doesn't look as off in normal viewing, the photo I uploaded is kind of weird. I'll include it in a fit sometime

>>9362486
I think the Mako and the Seiko 007 are cousins, both are great <$200 Japanese divers. Let's be friends.

>>9362528
Agreed that they're the best <$200 divers out there, I'd like to have a 007 eventually.
Seiko does own orient, but orient still makes their movements in house and doesn't share any parts with seiko.
Though I wish seiko did give orient their lume paint because my grandpa's >15 year old seiko glows better than my brand new mako

>>9362555
Well it's a little complicated because Orient is owned by Seiko Epson (the same Epson that makes the printers) which is part of the Seiko group, but I don't think that's the same company that makes Seiko watches. Japanese companies and keiretsus and stuff are almost as weird as Japanese culture.

But yeah, the lume is pretty cool. That's kind of what made me choose this over the Mako, but I just know I'll probably get a blue Mako eventually.

>>9362071
Gucci, Versace etc are shit watches because they are terrible quality, they just charge a fair bit for bog standard time pieces with their logo slapped on

>>9362505
Are you the one who bought it off ebay? Pics dammit.

>>9362274
Why... just why?!?

>>9362009
hence why people who know anything about watches don't buy Rolex any more.

not him, i just thought the pic was pretty fucking /told

>>9362587
*buy new Rolex anymore

Nothing wrong with the older models at all.

>>9362009
>40% of Rolex parts are made in China

What? Source? I don't believe it.

>>9362595
Actually yeah, very fair point! The heritage stuff is awesome.

>>9362598
I consider any Rolex made before the infamous lug-widening to be ok. That is where they jumped the shark by beefing up their watches for no good reason only to appeal to tasteless morons.

Maxi Dial is fuck ugly. Makes the watch look fake.

While there may only be a year between these two models, I much more respect the man wearing the older Sub than the new one.

>>9362605
The new ones instantly look like a chunked out mess, even if it's only a minimal difference it really bugs me.

Ayy lmao

>>9362614
bigger lugs
bigger hands
bigger dial
ceramic shiny bezel

That's not some minimal differences, There's a huge fucking difference between those two. It's like they tried to beef up the Sub to compete with Panerai and they gaudy watches their slinging.

Same goes for the Deep-Sea. Old 16600 Sea-Dweller is a god-tier watch, and they fucked up big time by replacing it with the Deep-Sea. But their sales are doing great, though.....

>>9362622
They're doing well because people come into money, decide they want a watch, realise that they've heard about Rolex all over the place and decide they need one.

>>9362627
Rolex have always been doing well. They're just doing a lot better since they changed their designs and beef up the watches. They had to in order to compete with Panerai and the new large IWC watches.

I own a Rolex and I chose it because it was the best watch in the price range that I could afford which could be used for nearly any occasion and be worn 24/7. I don't regret my decision. I spent 8 months doing research and trying out all sorts of watches before I landed on mine. Newly rich people who decide they want a watch usually go into the most known authorized dealer in town and get a new one off the shelf.

>>9361841
looks real to me.
Nice watch man!
Ref. 15200 if I am not mistaken

True watch collector checking in.
>I don't bragg irl but in here I can allow myself to be a bit of a jerk.
>muh F.P. Journe Chronometré Bleu.

>>9361930
>>9361949
>>9361955
>>9361963
>>9361974
>>9362009
>>9362042
>>9362156
>>9362214
>>9362234
Such ignorance regarding horology is fucking depressive. I can't even laugh to this. Hope is bait or everything is lost.


>>9362274
I threw up a little

>>9362282
Fuck Jay Leno... it is fucking hideous

>>9362638
That is a very nice Journe.

Next time you are looking for something special, check out Urban Jürgensen. Probably the finest watchmakers currently on the market. But their online presence is a little lacking, so it might be a little hard to track something down without calling some shops.

You might remember me. I'm the guy who sold his 5970. Still looking for a dealer who'll get me a Lange Dotagraph at a good price.

>>9362622
>>9362627
>>9362636
Like it or not one must respect the power of Rolex. Yes, they refuse to overall embrace any new lines and limit theirselfs to "buff up" their current models to make them appel younger generations but we have to remeber the valuable function they offer to the watchmaking industry: they maintain the image of high quality swiss watches inside the minds of the general public, wich, at least for some, will eventually buy one or more kickstarting a collection habit, indispensable for the industry in general.
(Among other accoplishments from the brand.)
>De Bethune, just because

>>9362652
I'm familiar with UJ. They make pretty good watches, pic attached is my favorite from them. However, IMHO there are better watchmakers right now from whom I would prefer buying.
I'm at the momment lusting over Laurent Ferrier, wich is far better, again, IMHO.

Yes, I remember you btw. Can you post a pic of your 5970? Now that new Datos are being launched, there is a good chance you'll find one affordable. I myself love my A. Lange & Söhne.

Lots of plebs in here don't understand buying a watch is like buying a car.

You can get a piece of shit watch for 10k.

You can get an amazing watch for $200.

Buying armani, burner etc. You're paying for the name not the quality of the components.

Rolex, Omega etc. Have name recognition but they got that recognition because of the quality timepieces they make. The armani designers aren't exactly fucking swiss watchmakers.

>>9362684
implying moon phase even phases me anymore

>>9362673
Laurent Ferrier does in no way have the same level of quality and craftmanship as Urban does.

Stamped silver dial, stamped cases, single-piece hands, etc. Nothing noteworthy about them apart from the movements. Basically a nice Calatrava. Also, hold up a magnifying glass to Laurent's movements and compare them to Urban. The fit and finish is just better on the Urban. There is no question about it.

>>9362486

oient mako is one of the best mechanical watch for the price. you can't get a better deal with 150$.

your gf has good taste.

the better alternative to Timex "my ears are bleeding, pls stop" Weekender

>>9362862

I actually sorta like this.


so the whole dial lights up like the timex easy reader?

>>9362877
yes. the only difference is that the Lorus watch doesn't need battery to illuminate the watch like the Indiglo feature of a Timex. it's just Seiko's Lumibrite Lume for the whole dial instead. I swear, it glows the whole night and you can always read it in the dark which makes it really awesome.

I still think this the most beautiful Breitling watch, and one of the cheapest.

>>9362877
>>9362923
btw here's a comparison shot of the lume during day and night

>>9362638
>not liking something about the design of a watch now counts as ignorance

okay

http://mrjoneswatches.com/satellite/

>>9363069
Holy shit that squid watch is bomb

>>9363076
>>9363069
They've got some really nice watches going on. Unfortunately my band broke so I'll have to get a replacement. Any ideas?

tfw

>>9362638
>True watch collector
>Such ignorance regarding horology is fucking depressive.
I threw up a lot.

>>9363256
It's just a sub with Comex on it. It means nothing.

>>9362965
>breitling
>ever

>>9363294
It does have a story behind it. I like it because it makes the watch look more like a tool, which it should be. I don't want to own it I just think it's neat.

However, I do want to own this.

opinions?

>>9363304
>4 different fonts on the dial

More than enough reason not want it.

>>9363309
*to*

iam poor

>>9363309
Someone pointed out the same thing on a Grand Seiko I posted here before. Doesn't really bother me.

>>9363318
That was me as well.

>>9363306
never get a fashion brand watch. get one made by a real watch manufacturer.
I like the looks of the watch though.
Tom Tailor stuff in general doesn't look bad. I still have a leather jacket and some tshirts made by them. good materials but damn it if I don't hate running around with stuff that bears the full name of some shit designer.

>>9363318
>doesn't really bother me
>i don't mind flaws in very expensive watches

the orient bambino or the orient disk rainbow?

>>9363329
I'd say get the disk rainbow. it's just such an eyecatcher.

>>9362320
are you by any chance autistc?

>>9363309
Can you be any more autistic? I personally don't even notice that.

Aldo, here's my new one. Poorfag by standards of /fa

>>9363324
That Seiko I posted isn't expensive, and it's not like it's an actual flaw. They don't clash or anything.

>>9363319
lel

>>9363333

>>9363331
alright.

>>9363343
it's pretty funny they also have an all lime version of the disk. I like it but who would actually get this one over the rainbow watch? maybe it has lume.

>>9363352
they also have a tri color, orange and red one.

>>9363369
oh I see. that explains it.
nevermind then. good choice either way.

>>9362617
lol

>ultra weeb watch

>>9362617

is punpun effay?

Still pretty happy with this watch

>>9361841
Nice watch man, 9/10. Do you get gifts like these often? Luxury accessories, and what not, considering you're a contract lobbyist.

>>9363332
almost

>>9362040
What model is this? I found an incredibly similar one at my work

My watch strap for this got chewed up by a dog. What should I replace it with?

>>9363693
It's called a Zulu strap, just buy a green one. Or just get the blue model instead because it's the superior colorway.

>>9363697
Okay cool. So is leather a no?

Yeah I know the green one isn't too pretty, I already regret not paying a little more for the black one. I'll be getting a different watch when I have the spare money.

>>9362505
best of thread

>>9363701
I don't know, get whatever material you want. I haven't made up my mind on leather nato straps like in that picture. They're kind of neat on some watches and I fucking love leather, but they look pretty silly on other watches. I think the SNK80x watches might be too small for it.

>>9363069
I love the watch god damn it.

>>9363693
I got the same watch! just get a strip nato strap. go with whatever fits well with green like black-green, grey, etc.

>>9363313
At least you have good taste

>>9363829
I picked this out, I really like it.

>>9363727
Cool, thanks.

>>9363924
that strap works well, I believe

>>9362662
>De Bethune
myfuckingnigguh

>>9362673
>Urban Jurgensen
How much does one of these run for?

>>9364138
If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it.

>>9364511
So how do you think rich people buy things?

>Here's a blank check, put whatever number you want on it

I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to buy one either.

Was thinking of copping this as a beater and sticking it on a black and gray nato
200m WR

I hope there's at least someone ITT who can appreciate my Laco as much as I do. Please let me know.

>>9363512
looks great m8, which model is that one? How much did you pay for it?

>>9364138
>>9364511
At least 30-40k.

>>9364565
LOL

>>9363701
I got a cheap leather strap for my black Seiko 5, I quite like it.

old omega constellation from my grandfasha

>>9364748
I love this watch, but mine already looks fucked up because of all the scratches it has. I wish they used sapphire crystal and a better metal for it. I'd gladly pay its price x2.
Nice strap btw!

>>9364719
I do, but honestly it just doesn't suit your wrist size. You should have gotten a 42mm

That's a 47mm?

>>9364796
it's 42mm. I've been told that before on /fa/ but actually the lugs dong hang over my wrist and it feels very comfortable. I guess the big effect it's caused by the size of it's dial, but the watch itself is not that big actually. My friends have loved it so far but somehow /fa/ doesn't approve it.

>>9364748
Looks exactly like the one my friend has, only the leather strap is slightly different. I ordered that nato I posted, hope it's good. €20 with shipping isn't bad. Will keep me going until I get my SARB033.

>>9364831
/fa/ doesn't approve it because it's entirely too huge for your skinny bitch wrists.

even your 38mm seiko is too huge for your tiny bones, nigga.
look at 36mm women's watches instead.

>>9361759
it's a poorfag watch...

My mom got this for me from some local shop where she traveled recently, real silver and all, personally I think the strap is hideous, wat do /fa/

>>9365052
give it to ur gf

>>9365062
B-but I'm not a lesbian

>>9365052
It looks a bit small and feminine to be honest, but the bracelet (not 'strap') is really nice looking. I'd actually wear that if it was a whole size bigger.

Who is the maker?

>>9362591
looks fake tbh

like that breguet that used to get posted

>>9365052
You have boy arms, have babies with Lacoboi and things will even out.

>>9363574
Yeah lol

>>9363574
Yeah lol.

But I prefer big bonus checks honestly. The gifts are nice, but some of them I never use.

Just got this in the mail today;
2000 hublot mdm geneve 18k
Also in the collection is the 87' rolex datejust two tone for the Bateman enthusiast

>>9365360
hey you're the guy from the other thread! does it look as scratched up in person as it did in the other picture? yours doesn't really do it justice.

>>9361565
So I'm finally buying a watch, right now I'm leaning on the seiko 007, should I pull the trigger on it or is there a better option for the same price or less?

>>9365591
forgot pic

>>9365591
>>9365596
also what color nato should I get with it

>>9365591
Is an all black watch gonna be versatile enough to go with all your fits?

I'm pretty set on buying a casio MTG

Thoughts?

>>9365666
>$700 for a casio

jesus. is there poorfag line with the same look?

>>9365860
that date window haha wtf

>>9365862
Fuck I never paid attention to it until now. Yeah it's pretty ugly.
At least the rest of the watch is fine.

don't have a pic of it on, atm, but I received this over the summer as a gift.

I absolutely love it. perfectly simple.

mandatory enjoy your silly wrist fedora post. the future is near.

so with all of the arguing about rolexs being overpriced

what does that mean for something like an audemar? i dont know a damn thing about watches

Bitches don't know 'bout my Vostok Amfibia. Soviet strong.

>>9366062
Firstly this is a shitty first gen prototype that you'll laugh at in a few years because of its impracticality and limitations.

When these types of watches become more streamlined and perfected, sure ill use one for certain situations, but even then, it doesn't match the sophistication of a beautifully made and designed mechanical watch.

I would say it's like porn compared to sex.

>>9366073
They are unfairly hated due to the awful decision of Audemas Piguet of overexploit the Royal Oak Offshore line with endless especial editions (some very ugly) and some very limited (that tend to reach high prices solely due to its rarity) but, other collections like Edward Piguet, Jules Audemars, Royal Oak, and Millenary and other high complications are overall great and not particulary overpriced.
>Pic related, my Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101.

>>9366149
>Pic related, my Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101.

lol you don't have to lie anon. we won't judge you if your dad took it out of the safe to let you try it on this one time

>>9366062
All of my keks. The people marketed to those shitty pieces of shit aren't the same who buys watches in general, regarding of their price or origin. They'll never compete strongly against us.

>>9365360
Haven't seen an old Hublot for like forever. Are you happy with it? I'd loce if you could post some other pics, specially of the case, front and back

>>9366164
I'm da true watch collector anon. Thankfully, I have several high-end watches that I have purchased with my own hard-earned money as a lawyer.
3/10 made me reply.

>Pic related, my Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Worldtime Chronographe.

>>9366181
post the entire watchbox

why are the most expensive watches usually the ugliest?

>>9365862
haha that's so fucking crazy
I'm just imagining the designer being like 'Okay, and done! Wait... I forgot the date window. Fuck! I'll just fit one in here. That looks fine, right?'

>>9366197
Sorry m8. Doing that will expose my identity a bit too much, as someone already recognized me once for my entire collection posted here. However, have another of my watches.
>Muh constantly posted (I'm really happy with it) F.P. Journe Chronometré Bleu.

>>9366217
That's beautiful. One of the nicer classic style timepieces I've seen.

>>9366226
Thanks m8. What's yours? Please post some pics.

>pic related, a picture of muh Citizen Perpetual Calendat Caliber 8700 (stock photo, though) to show that I'm not only interested in expensive watches, as I enjoy them regarding of its price.

>>9365862
>>9365882
>>9366208
Hehe, that date window does seem added with a bit of a hurry. I'm would risk it and bet the designer didn't plan to use a date in this model but the company (whoever ended ensambling this watch) got its hans over a lot of movements with a date and said "Fuck it".
Otherwise, why would the add a white date wheel to a watch with such color squeme?

>>9366249
Unfortunately, my only watch is broken at the moment and I've been told it will cost many moneys to fix. It's just a Tissot PR 50, but it was a gift, so it means a lot to me. It's also a very versatile watch. I loved wearing it, but I've been so long without it that I don't miss it much anymore.

>>9366272
That's a shame. Tissot is a brand I like and also recommend a lot when someobe ask me about affordable pieces besides Citizen and Seiko. However, they do have some quality issues as one of mines broke too (a cheap quartz PRS516). Right now I only own a T-Touch in titanium with brazelet and I'm after a well preserved Astrolon (first mechanical watch with a movemente made almost entirely ou of plastic). Pic related.

Hope you can have it fixed soon m8. :-)

>tfw needed a new watch
>made a comment about it to girlfriend
>she buys me a Fossil watch for Christmas
>Already self-conscious about me not liking it
>"O-of course I like it"
>All I wanted was a simple black or brown leather band watch and now I have to wear this

It's an alright looking watch, just not what I would have spent the money on. Pretty disappointed, but I guess it'll make her happy. Really wish everybody would just gift money for Christmas though, that way I could save most of it and just buy what I really want/need.

>>9366323
>It's simple. We kill the girlfried.jpg
Dump that bitch for having such a shitty taste.
>Then again, she choose you.
Damn

>>9361759
Designer watches are wank

Is there anything under a $100 that has the simple look of the Seiko5 but isn't automatic? I'm not a huge fan of the Weekender.

>tfw no Breitling

>>9366476
i knew it was a seiko from how gaudy it looked in the thumb

seiko has some top of the line movements in the watch industry (invented quartz, invented high end accurate quartz, invented spring drive, invented hybrid quartz/mechanical movements mareted as kintec, and produces the best low maintence movements out there that surpass the quality of many luxury brands since they're produced to be daily beaters)

but that brand just can't make an attractive looking mid-level watch

i mean i have seen fucking movados that looked more appealing for the same price range

>>9366487
>mfw I agree with idiotic faggot Sieg
>mfw I have no face

I'm fucking fucked

tfw breitling

>>9366487
movado is such a gross brand

they had one cool design with that 12 o clock circle and now they think they can charge a premium for mediocre crap

thoughts, almighty watch lords?

>>9366494
mfw you don't know enough about anything discussed on /fa/ to form/have an opinion on it

you just go along with what some new fag thinks is good

because you're a poser nerd who wants to adopt an identity through clothes

but fails because you take advice from other timid, lost teenagers-young college students

looking to cop an mvmt watch for daily wear.
which colour should I get?
I mostly wear black jeans and white tops at college.

>>9366540
>jimmies rustled

>>9366548
Are these any good? Been looking for a minimal silver watch on the cheap and since Timex doesn't ship to Straya I was considering the silver tan leather.

>>9366731
reviews i've seen have all said they're great for the price.
i'm also in straya and disappointed that timex don't ship here.

>>9366548
>>9366731
>>9366773

they feel cheap as fuck, same goes to komono and instrmt. Id take Timex over them

>>9366217
miring the pieces you've shown m8

>>9366535
gold is tacky

>>9366540
>lost teenagers-young college students
What is it with you and "lost" post-adolescents? Do you have a story for us? It's okay to cry, you know.

>>9365650
I read that as
>Is an all black watch gonna be versatile enough to go with your tits?

>>9366535
powermatic 80s are sex

>>9365862
>>9365862
I don't get it. what's so funny about it? the date window is in that place because the subdial takes up the usual date window space. so?

I really don't get what's there to laugh about. it's only convenient. some chronographs also have a different kind of date window on top, 12 o'clock position.

>>9365809
G-shocks are all in resin except this line, which is in metal. It's a high-end line from casio that has only been available in Japan until recently I think.

I have that amount of cash (700€) and want a look similar to this watch, one that can still be pulled of by a 25-year old that doesn't wear a suit everyday. From what I've gathered, a good mechanical under 1k is hard to find and generally I can't pull it off, so I wen't with a good quartz one (I think I did anyways).

I could use some help if anyone wants to chip in.

>>9366095

Is vostok a good watch brand? I've seen some models that have piqued my interest but I've never heard of it before I saw one thew other day

>>9361565
>Armani watch
>Brag

lel...

>>9365666

I'm damn fine with paying that price for a quartz, if you actually need / use the features the MTG comes with.

Otherwise, it's waaaaaayyyyyyyyy too much for a quartz.

>>9367455

What would you recommend for that pricetag?
I like the features and think I'd give them some use but I'm afraid I'll stop using them after the novelty fades. Are there good mechanical watches similar to this one for this price? I'm a newcomer to watches, this is pratically my first actual purchase, bar a couple of fossil and swatches.

>>9367473
http://i.4cdn.org/g/1421893592112.png

>>9366323
Brother did the same thing. What made it worse was that it was in return for doing a job for him, and I had been promised money in return.

>What do you mean I never paid you? I got you that watch.

Explicitly told him not to buy me anything, god damn.

ayy

>>9367560
>http://i.4cdn.org/g/1421893592112.png

Thanks for the list, but in the bottom half of the list (that has more to do with my budget) I can´t really find anything I like except the Steinhearts and I can´t get those where I am.

I've seen some Tissot models and the only ones I like/can afford are quartz and they're lacking a feature that I find really appealing in quartz watches - solar powered. I looked at some Certina pieces and didn't find anything particularly apealing. I really like the MTG I posted but am worried about overpaying for a quartz, like >>9367455 said, even if it's the best that casio makes (I would assume that I can´t find a better japanese quartz in terms of quality given the price).

Those in the know, what do you think about bulova?

>>9367687
the only thing bulova currently produces that's interesting is the precisionist. as a whole the brand has become a lot more mall-watch-y after their purchase by miyota although they are technically a real watch brand. their designs just kind of feel like being in the same case as diesel has rubbed off on them or something.
their vintage shit is really cool, such as the tuning fork accutrons which is what the precisionist is trying to imitate.

>>9367687
also, where do you live that you can't get steinharts? can't remember what their shipping options are like but I was under the impression they'd ship most anywhere.

>>9367704

I've been looking solely for quartz watches because someone told me that for under 1k I wouldn't find a good mechanical movement and because the japs really dig their quartz (casio doesn't even mechanical) I thought I'd go for a really good quartz that had a uniqueness to it ( an all-metal G-shock, for instance).
When I get a job and start earning money, then I'll buy a good mechanical watch.

Oh I didn't mean they won't ship (I have no clue actually) but I've never seen one in any watch-dedicated store I've been to and since I'd never even heard of Steinheats I was weary of considering them. I'm form Portugal btw.

>>9367738
Whoever said that is clueless. There's loads of great sub-$1000 automatics.

>>9367742

Do you by any chance know a few brands that carry some? I still like the MTG but if 700 is steep for a quartz, I don't want to overpay just because I have the money

>>9367738
I'd discourage you from buying anything over $1k that is also under $5k or so. it tends to be the least bang-for-buck range in mechanicals, with the notable exception of nomos.
I strongly disagree with whoever said that. ETA movements and seiko's JDM movements (aka everything on the bottom guide section) are great. i'd say bang for buck that around $500 is the ideal range for a watch.
you haven't seen steinhart because they're a microbrand that was founded in 2007. they have a few brick and mortar resellers across europe but most of their business takes place online. they use ETA movements (or their inhouse clone of ETA movements in some cases) and are on par with hamilton, tissot, or any other brand that uses ETA movements.

>>9367758
The /g/uide posted is pretty good, I'd just go from there. Just look around, check out some websites like wornandwound or even amazon.

>>9367762

Hmm... Guess I still have a lot of research ahead of me. I'll go search for watches arround the 500 mark and go from there, then.

Thanks for all the help. Btw, I'm assuming ETA and JDM movements are mechanical, right? Like I said earlier, I'm quite new to this.

Oh and any other tips and advice you can share?

>>9362505
What on Earth is that? It looks a bit different to your every day Casio digital watch.

Here's two of my Seiko 5's.

>>9367792
Annnnd here's my Tudor Oyster from 1960.

Rates would be appreciated.

>>9367781
it's some russian digital. I think it's called elektronika, I don't read vodkarunes.

>>9367778
Yeah. If you look on the guide, the movement is listed right next to the picture of the watch. the ETA 2824 and 2836 are the most common for swiss. seiko uses the 6R15 in most of their japanese domestic market models but also uses the 4R36 on a few in the sports line. if you want to research the technical aspects of movements watch-wiki.net has specs on most of them. major differences between JDM seikos and swiss ETA watches are that ETAs have a smoother seconds hand but seikos have better external finishing.

>>9363313
hi, where did you buy this? i am looking at dugena watches on amazon right now. they're really beautiful.
how is the quality?

>>9367778
By the way since the other guy didn't really explain, ETA is a Swiss company owned by the Swatch Group which also owns many of the Swiss watch companies. ETA manufactures mechanical watch movements which are then used by the other Swatch companies in their own watches. ETA also sells movements to companies outside of Swatch. These days many Swiss watches have ETA movements in them, only a few companies still make their own movements in-house. Usually those are companies like Rolex which is outside of the Swatch group, or sometimes companies in the Swatch group will make their own "in-house" movements for their higher-end watches (Omega does this, for example).

JDM is Japanese Domestic Market. Basically that's Seiko or Miyota. Seiko make every single part of their watches in-house, even down to the oil that lubricates them. I don't think Seiko really sells their movements to other companies though. Sometimes Chinese fakes will have Seiko movements in them but that's not exactly authorized by Seiko. Miyota is owned by Citizen, they make movements for Citizen and also sell their movements to other companies and compete with ETA in that regard.

>>9368035
Also there are many Seiko models that are JDM only, like the SARB series. You can buy them direct from Japan, but they aren't really meant to be sold to other countries. They are very nice watches which are superior to the stuff that Seiko exports because the Japanese are very proud of their Seiko watches and they hate the thought of letting baka gaijin waito piggus wear their finest watches.

>>9368058

Good to know, thanks.
I've been meaning to buy a good watch for months now but since I'm fucking autistic when it comes to choosing and sticking by my choice without going throuhg all the possibilities and weighing products against one another, I usually just give up in frustration or it takes so long work gets in the way and I forget completely about it and have to go through it again...

I'm going to pretend that this is the watches general thread

Are any of these good? I haven't worn a watch for the last 10 years but I want to start to. They all cost around $200. Leaning towards 1 or 2

>>9368035
Seiko does sell movements to other companies, just not to the extent that miyota does. Every quartz microbrand chronograph has a Seiko mechaquartz in it these days. Watches like the invicta 8926OB also have Seiko movements.

This is my first ever watch and i am really happy with it. I cant wait untill i finish my education and i can start earning enough to buy my dream watches. This Tissot Visodate costs about 700$ if you're interested.

Anyone know a decent, versatile watch for <$200USD for an Asian boi with girly wrists

Another mako owner

People are probably going to hate my on Nixon but I love that chunky bastard. Had it for a good couple years now.

all my watches are set slightly fast by how much I don't know because I'm usually late.

I really want an Orbis Explorer 2 next.

Love dive watches

>>9368230
invicta pro diver

>>9368230
Calatrava rep

>>9364767
Bloody nice, but give it a polish m8

>>9368248
>>9368258
Thanks. I'll check those out

>>9368166

anything? unless anyone tells me not to I might get one

How big are your guys' wrists?
I just measured mine and they're 6.5" around

>>9368166
I like 3 the most

>>9368318
8 inches bang on

>>9367282
Their automatics are excellent, extremely durable and keep good time. Comparable to watches many times their price.

Cheap but I still like it

>>9368166

I'd go with either 1 or 2, but they all look good... 5 for a classic and minimalistic look, if you can pull it off ofc

>>9368239

that orient is sexy... How much does one of those go for?

>>9366339
one of the most cancerous posts i've ever seen.

asking here since this thread is now the de facto watch thread

what's the best automatic watch you can get with a hundred bucks that isn't Seiko or Orient

>>9366323
Christmas/Birthday I get my bf a bunch of these so this reaction doesn't happen

I wrap them in different sized containers like a loser too

>>9361565
Started wearing that one at work and got nice feedback.

>>9368516
A Seiko with a custom dial that doesn't say Seiko on it.

>>9368516
a seiko.
fuck you.

>>9368516
Rodina Bauhaus.

GUYS! I need help!

I've been needing a new watch, and can't decide on one, or can't find the right one rather. This might be a longshot but I'm looking specifically for something I can wear with a suit, but also with the occasional boardshorts when need be.

Not extremely picky but I'm thinking black, leather strap, quartz or mechanical, 42 mm or less, under $200 if possible but possible willing to stretch to $300....and reputable brand is always a plus.

Anything come to mind? thanks in advance

>>9369052
rodina st17

>>9369059
I think I just threw up

>>9369052
Seiko SKX007, metal band for serious business and nato straps for hanging out. Make sure you buy an aftermarket bracelet, I got a Super Oyster. It should come out to like $220 if you include the bracelet.

>>9369052
Just get something that isn't gaudy and bright as fuck and you'll be fine. Nobody bats an eye when folks wear a dive watch or a cheap $10 Casio. Just find one that you like and wear it.

If you're still looking for literal suggestions, take a look at Orient's cheaper line of watches. The Union and Bambino are dressier and can be dressed down. The Mako is a great piece too, being more of a dress diver but still functional enough to be worn during swimming and general weekend fun.

Related, Orient Mako.

Sold the Casio a while back.

>>9369052

orient bambino

lurk the watch threads. Someone always posts the poorfag guide to watches

It does its job and then some.

>>9369302
model name on the citizen?

>>9369687

BN0100-00E. The metal bracelet version is the -53E. It's the closest I could find to a classic dive watch but in quartz.

>>9369589
Not yours

hallo friends !!!! :)

>>9370179
Nice! Beautiful piece

>>9371163
Thanks mate!

>>9370179
Not yours

>>9371163
samefagging or too gullible faggot

>>9362617
w2c?

>>9363701
One on the left is my setup, off-white dial and military green nato strap. I got a variety pack of straps though and switch em out when I feel like it

>>9366487
>"gaudy"
>click thumb and see ordinary chronograph
Gaudy is an iced out Sky-Dweller, not a silver/bronze Seiko.

>>9368166
I don't really like dressy/minimalist watches. I like watches with too much going on.