/fa/ - Fashion

Looking at buying my first watch soon any affordable recommendations ?

>>9458104
what's your price range, what style do you want, and should it better match brown or black shoes and belts?

>>9458104
>g_watch_guide.jpg
Someone will post it eventually. Basically, anything from Seiko will be at least decent and a lot of their watches are great, the Seiko 5 line is all automatic watches and they're good, Orient makes some nice stuff like the Mako or Ray or the Bambino if you want something dressier, Citizen makes some decent stuff.

>affordable
I'm ok with this.

>>9458254
it's fedora tier tbh m8

>>9458104
Some one please post the affordable watch guide for this gentlemen. I would recommend You lurk watch threads for a month or so before you make a purchase, your tastes will change, but if you don't intend of making it a hobby, get one whenever

>>9458864
You mean /g/'s guide?

Been looking at this beauty - thoughts?


To be worn with a navy suit and casual wear.

>>9459179
Cop if under $100, otherwise youre gettting rippes off

mandatory

>>9459179

Would end up being around $275, but I wouldn't be paying for it - birthday coming up.

If not that, what else would you recommend? I particularly like the fact that the face is not cluttered and I think that the blue is great. Also a big fan of metal straps over plastic or leather.

>>9459179
> fashion designer watch

Why do niggas still do this

>>9459202
If you want a simple dress watch you ought to have a leather strap in my opinion.

>>9459207

Fair enough, personal preference I suppose, always preferred the chunkier feel of a metal strap.

Any specific watches to recommend?

Just copped this yesterday, smaller than expected but it's really good.

>>9459231
>void

at least it's not MVMT or Komono. looks pretty good. I like the grey dial.

Hi guys, recently got a stable job and i'm thinking of buying a nice watch so i'm looking for inspo/recomendations. im a regular /fa/ poster but haven't really checked out these threads much so I know little to nothing, I just know I want something simple that isn't fuckhuge and has a military feel to it. had a little look and this seiko seems nice

Is this steinhart worth it? Looks like an excellent submariner copy

>>9459251
Pretty solid watch. Hamilton khaki is a good option too

>>9459231
is it a quartz?

>>9459263
at least get the OVM instead of being a complete knockoff

>>9459267
checked it out, seems nice but I definitely appreciate the matte finish on the seiko a little more than the polished one on the Hamilton, thanks for the rec though

>>9459281
see
>>9458830

are you blind?
the SNK805 is the perfect watch for you.

>>9459251

>>9459193
the casio terrorist is one of my favourites

>>9459251
I have the quartz chronograph version of the snzg(?) and it's absolutely fantastic. if you're a fat American like me, I'm guessing Ashford should have more of these in stock for under $100 at a later date

>>9459251
for something of a similar aesthetic, my recommendation is the snda65; Worn&Wound has a review at their site here - http://wornandwound.com/2011/07/18/review-seiko-snda65/

they also have a review of what you posted: http://wornandwound.com/2012/09/26/seiko-5-snzg-review/

you really can't go wrong with a fap powered seiko, good luck with it m9

>>9459179
It may look nice to you but it will be way overpriced, like it will probably be actually worth <$20. I would recommend something else

>>9459231
, I personally hate Bauhaus designs but most people like them, decent purchase

>>9459251
It up to you to choose the design and whatnot but seiko 5 are great watches

>>9459372

(Blue watch guy)

Any other recommendations?

>>9459244
The grey dial sold me too, really simple and clean, Still a void tho.

>>9459275
Yep it's Quartz movement, so far works well with me

>>9459379
Hey man, I'll be in is thread for a while, just finished work. So I'm guessing you're in the less then $300 dollar range, if you are after a watch with a blue face look at the orient blue mako, tell me what you think, I can help you pick something out

>>9459379
>>9459393
Orient Blue ray If you are after a more minimal face, do you want a metal band?

Can anybody tell me anything about Mexx watches? As I understand, Mexx changes their style from season to season so there is no official way of checking the specs. It says Mexx Quartz 805 and 10 ATM on the back. I know its a quartz chronograph and it was relatively cheap (bought it before i knew anything about watches) and so far it served me well.
How long is it going to work? I want to buy an Orient Mako later on

>>9459406
The batteries in Quartz watches typically last from 1-5 years. If you use the timer function a lot it will reduce the battery life closer towards a year, but you should get a few years out of it

>>9459436
Oh okay. And about the water resistance? I cant really expect 10 atm from a fashion watch that cost 150 $ and has a default leather bracelet, can I?

>>9459440
I'm not the man to answer that question, just take it off when you are near water, water fucks up leather if it soaks for a while, I'm assuming a leather watch bamd will do the same

>>9459395
I'd prefer a metal band if possible, yeah

>>9459464
Seiko and orient are two brands too look into. Do you want a blue face or will anything do?

>>9459482
I'd prefer a blue face but its not necessary.

An uncluttered face would also be preferred, thanks so much by the way.

>>9459501
No worries man, I like to take a break from the typical board culture of being a degenerate retard and help someone out. I said this before earlier in the thread, but lurk watch threads for a while, learn a bit before you make a purchase so you won't regret, you haven't specified a budget but if you can stretch it too $400 the seiko sarb045 and seiko sarb033 are two very good watches. If you can't go that far seiko 5 is a good range to check out, so many different models you will find something you like for pretty cheap and it will be a good watch. Until you start getting into the $500 range seiko are pretty mutch the king of watches, orient and citizen are also pretty good. If you have any questions feel free to ask, I'll be lurking and you will get a response sooner or later

This went for less than a grand but they're gone now

>>9459519

Well as a particularly infrequent visitor its nice to see someone helping haha. I love the look of the sarb045 though unfortunately I'm struggling to find somewhere with it in stock, any recommendations of places to buy? (I'm in the UK)

>>9459541
The sarb line is a Japan only line, so it has to be from online, seiya sells a few sarbs but the 045 is not one of them, I honestly can't help you out on where to buy it, for the other sarbs seiya or Long Island watch but I'm not too sure where you can find the 045. It is a beautiful watch, and extremely good quality for the price, I'm thinking about buying the 033. Keep coming back to watch threads or search online and you should be able to find it

>>9459541
>>9459604
I'm feeling extra helpful, I looked at a few watch forums and people were saying they have had trouble finding it. I've found a link, I think it's like Japanese eBay, I'm not guranteeing this is legit, but here is the link

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/alfetta/item/seiko_sarb045/?s-id=borderless_recommend_item_en

The price is right, but I'm going to leave the research of the seller and to make sure it's legit up to you, or maybe someone else can help you out

>>9459619

That Rakuten website actually seems legit - its featured in an article on Forbes, however I'm going got do more research.

Thanks so much for our help once again.

>>9459604

Thanks for the info, I'll keep an eye out, the Sarb033 is gorgeous as well.

>>9459654

Ahh, still Blue guy here, just looked closer at the Rakuten link...they're sold out haha. Calling watch shops in the local area and can hopefully sort something though.

Thinking of copping

>>9459179
Don't buy fashion designer watches. Armani is a clothing company, not a watchmaking one. What this is means is you're paying purely for the brand, not for quality of movement. They are RARELY worth the price tag, especially with names like EA or Hugo Boss

>>9459659
Hey blue guy, >>9459921 here. Take a look at the Tissot Le Locle, see if it's still in your price range. If too much, take a look at the Classic Dream. I have it and like it a lot

Blue guy here, quite liking the look of the seiko 5 range, especially this one.

I like the style of the tissots but not too hot on the colours, I like a watch to be quite individual and stand out a little.

>>9460196
From the looks of that, maybe you should take a look at some Bulovas as well mate

>>9460196
>blue guy here
>I like a watch to be quite individual and stand out a little.
Get an android hydraumatic brah

Take a look at the 96A119 from Bulova. Similar style and with the current discount on amazon you'll pay the same you would on that Armani watch

>>9460330

As much as I love the idea of the watch I'd feel a bit like a 10 year old - also looks weirdly like the Ben 10 watch thingy.

>>9460332

Quite like it but prefer a more uncluttered face - have like Bulova watches in the past though, any other recommendations?

>>9460396

That looks dope AF though not my kind of thing. Imagine it looking good in silver rather than that bronze colour.

>>9460435
I've been looking at a few pieces, but unfortunately all most all bulovas seem to be as cluttered as the one I posted. Yours is not the same style of watch as mine, but I'll think of something.

As for something similar to the EA watch you posted, how about a Tissot PR100? Pic related

>>9460551

I like it! Very nice, currently in talks with a watch shop to try and order in the Seiko SARB 045 but if that doesn't work out I think this is a winner!

Speake-Marin makes some of the most beautiful pieces known to man. A life goal of mine is to own 1.

Is there an obvious difference in the quality of the case of a Seiko 5 and a SARB, or between a SARB and something like an Omega or a Rolex?

>>9460782

>>9460792

>>9460790
Yes to both, in my eyes. I know 4chan loves Seiko 5s and they do seem to be alright automatics with an affordable price, but something about them always feels... cheap to my eyes. There is a visible difference from something like that or a SARB to an Omega or a Rolex as far as quality of materials is concerned. I reckon the movements will probably continents apart in quality, but I don't know about those to comment

>>9460782
this one looks cheap af
>>9460797
>>9460792
all look fedoracore

>>9460810

Suit yourself, I like them - as long as the rest of you doesn't look like you've been dwelling in a cave for 20 years it'll look good

>>9460782
this looks like a $50 fake

What do you think about Audemars Piguet, specifically their royal oak collection? I like the look of them, but boy are they expensive. Are there any good alternatives with the similar octagonial shape?

>>9460857
What's something with a bracelet like that and that has an octagon face like that. Idc if it's a fake or a cheap shit I love the looks of it for summer in the beach. I hope one of those niggers who sell shit by the beach have one of those fake ones.

>>9460857
Funny, I really dislike their octagonal shape, that and the exposed lugs

>>9460906
hideous

>>9460906
>mfw

>>9459280
>implying the OVM doesn't copy rolex's design to the exact same degree that the standard ocean 1 does

>>9459263
they're good watches that (obviously) have pretty nice rolex designs. as I said on the watch guide though, the cyclops is absolute shit and you should remove it.

>>9459659
the SARB045 is discontinued so anything you do find will be NOS. a used one will cost you more than they sold for in the first place now since lots of people still want them.
i too know these feels, I was considering upgrading from my SNKL43.

posting my smiths

>>9461041
>that yummy hand

>>9458058
threadly reminder that watches are fedoras for the wrist

>>9460893
I like the minimalist simplicity of it, a clock is just an accessory and doesn't need any more features than telling the time.

>>9461022
Well fuck, Seiko 5 range or the tosspot it is then I suppose

>>9461041
what an unconventional hand model

>>9461058

>>9461074
top kek

>>9461074

>>9458920
>no Tissot LeLocle
bah...

>>9461055
I love simplist watches, both of mine are simple dials with date only. I dislike the shape and design of it, I guess I'm not too "modern" when watches are concerned

>>9459263
They're one of the better homage watches you can get for the price.

>>9461137
the tissot le locle only differs aesthetically from the visodate, m8
they have the same movement.

Latest cop.

Still enjoying it.

>>9459263
Christ, just get the real deal.

>>9461324
looks nice, anymore pics?

>>9461369
Just a couple wrist shots.

I've got it on a Hirsch Liberty today, I'll take a photo of it in a few.

>>9461367
I hate the new fat lugs. Why did Rolex have to change them. 14060m is the last model I would buy.

>>9461367
>being lefthanded
>wristlet
>fat lugs
>ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

>>9461369
And on the bracelet.

>>9461389
Agreed. Either that or a 16610. Of course they were trying to 'modernize' the design, but it looks like shit.

>>9461074
oh my fucking god

>>9461412
>that sharp angle in those lugs
brb fapping

>>9459932
Le locle is such a wrist fedora, en serio espero que vosotros no haréis eso

Is this an ok watch for a poor-fag? (it's $40)

>>9461481
It's nice automatic for a good price and with a classical look. If you want wrist fedora go look for those abominations called Richard Mille

>>9461483
it's not too terrible for $40. if you like the look of it, it'll do you fine.

>>9461412
looks great on the bracelet

>>9461492
Richard mille are for people looking for a wrist fedora and spending $200,000

>>9461492
Richard Mille watches make no pretense of being classy gentlewatches. They're expensive streetwear

>>9461492
>>9461514
wtf is wrong with you faggots

RM is for overly rich brotards, not fedora tier at all

>>9461523
Are you defending RM?

>>9461522
>>9461523
For me, fedora brings the image of kids dressing like mall-ninjas, RM fits that look perfectly. Is it meant to convey another meaning?

>>9461483
just get a seiko 5, that's terrible

>>9461534
No, he's saying it's not fedoracore. You know le hat may may used to mean something, and that something wasn't "I know what I like and I don't like this"

>>9461534
>>9461535
RM isn't goofninja either, how many teenage tricky rick fanboys can afford RM?

I'm not defending them, they're just obviously aimed at incredibly rich "alpha male" types

>>9461535
It's kids trying hard to look classy and born in the wrong decade but failing (hence the headwear which is supposed to be like Bogart)

>>9461545
By alpha males you mean "fucking douchebags trying to show the whole fucking world they have money but really they're just the fucking scum of the earth" right? right?

>>9461551
pretty much

>>9461551
Correct

>>9461369
And here's a fresh shot on a two piece Hirsch strap.

>>9461471
Indeed, it's delicious.

>>9461505
It's damn near the most comfortable watch I've worn on a bracelet too, and that's saying something.

>>9461540
>>9461535

>but anon, all watches are fedoracore

>>9461162
but the visodate is fugly, I cannot stand the font of the "Tissot" on the dial :/
I prefer the LeLocle for how it looks

>>9461636
what's your point? they're the same watch internally.

>>9461645
I just prefer the look of the LeLocle

>>9461636
Yeah the visodate sounds awesome until you see it
>hamburger thick
>diameter of a douchebag panerai
>huge ass date window
>oversize tissot logo
>>9461632
No

I'm looking for a good shop to buy a Seiko SARB065, which one is better between Seiyajapan.com and Shoppinginjapan.net?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IP23W7S/?tag=059b-20

How autistic is this? Only $11.

>>9461730

I have not used either but have heard good things about Seiya Japan. I can however personally recommend http://www.higuchi-inc.com/index-e.html

>>9461769
8.5/10 autisms

>>9461920
>fossil
nope

>>9461920
not bad for a fossil tbh

>>9461920
I actually like this design

>>9461920
nice wrist fedora

did u buy it at sears?

>>9461942
what's wrong with fossil for an affordable watch?

>>9462005
Fossil and other brands don't give you the best value for money. Which is probably the biggest factor when getting affordable watches, they are decent, but the price on them is too much, seiko and orients are in that price range and are superior, also fossil tend to have a few gaudy oversized designs

>>9462022
Yeah, I totally agree with everything you said. I just get butt hurt when people disregard them cause they're fossil. I have a ton of watches, which include 2 fossils and I've had no quality issues with them compared to any other quartz watches in the sub $200 range. I love the designs of my 2 and I just accepted the price mark up.

>>9462005
The thing is, they're not affordable for what they are

>>9462074
i've had two fossils and both of them literally fell apart within one month.

fuck fossil and fuck fossil apologists.

Get on my level

>>9462022
>hurr I'm a watch forum parrot

Fossils are fine. They have the same value and functionality as Seiko in the chronograph arena

>>9461016
>implying military is still being produced
>implying anyone knows that it's a rolex design outside a hundred or so collectors

>>9462132
>implying
non-microstepper quartz chronos are shit
meaning that seikos are the only good options

>>9462126
entry level replicas

u fucking mad mirin u fucking faggots?

>>9462193
How can you tell?

what would be better for a 19 year old?

a Breitling Navitimer Heritage with either links or leather strap

a Tag Heur Carrera (or maybe formula 1) also with either links or leather strap

Omega seamaster or speedmaster, links or leather?

or like a Patek Philippe grand complications

>>9462245

Do 19 year olds even wear watches these days?

>>9462245
meh me and a friend caught interest for it some months ago, while everyone is partying we are working our asses off so why not be able to show it off

>>9462245
Avoid Tag Heuer. Vintage Heuer (Heuer only, no tag) is fine.
A lot of modern Breitlings are fuck ugly imo, but if it's your thing go for it i guess.
Omega Seamasters or Speedies, vintage or modern are good watches.
Pateks are absolutely not in the same league. If you can afford a grand complications, get that.

>>9462262
was meant for
>>9462254
>>9462266
yeah i hear from alot of people that they think modern breitlings are ugly, but i kind of like the look of pic related for example, i just cant stand too simple designs, so this is kinda cool with me

reasons why im asking if i should get leather or links is because i want something manly and classy, i dont know but links seem manlier to me, leather seems too much of... "im 16 and daddy's paying"

then again im not 30 either so leather maybe would be better fitting for me

>>9462278
Dress watch=leather strap

>>9462245
Pretty sure this is a troll, but in case it's real then it seems like it should be common sense to not buy an expensive as fuck watch for your first one. Buy a handful of cheap japanese watches so you can know what you like. Bambino, Mako, 1963, Monster, etc.

>affordable

>nobody posting actually affordable watches

Enter my $50 Cadence.

>>9462360

>>9462228
Date font, and the bezel inserts. There's no easy way to describe how to tell the inserts apart, it's just a skill you gain after a while.

>>9462362
>>9462360
Don't make me post it again. Just pack up and leave.

hand me down Wenger 0605

I'd really like to get something else

>>9462266
whats wrong with tag?

Can anyone identify?

>>9462144

The new Fossil Del Rey has a Seiko VK64 meca-Quartz movement for only $165. You should check it out.

>>9458954
Oh my lord did you get it? How is it?

>>9460857
Grail - AP RO Extra Thin Tourbillon

>>9461920
It's a Fossil but who really cares, it looks decent

>>9462737
i'm alright. why would I get a seiko that says fossil when I can get a seiko that says seiko?

is this watch gud

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R43HFQI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=J08U2VIN4VAM&coliid=I2LMJK60L5OAZA

>>9462771
I'm not that guy, but I also have it.
It's surprisingly good. It's actually water resistant, and it keeps time, which is more than I was expecting from it.
Bracelet was absolute shit, NATO'd that nigga right away.
Mine is currently out of commission because it took quite a fall and I knocked one of the dial markers out of place. I haven't had the motivation to open it up and reaffix it yet.

>>9459747
Someone ID this one?

>>9462807
Yeah. Can't speak to the quality of construction because I have no experience with them but the price befits the movement and it looks nice.

>>9460790
I don't know what kind of materials omega uses for their cases but I do know that the 904L that rolex uses is really nice. also I would concur with the other anon that the differences between both examples you gave would be readily apparent.

>>9462818
cool I agree the look is nice and price is even better for a poorfag college 19 yo like me

>>9462831
I didn't see the strap because it looked like it was part of the backdrop.
Change that shit out unless you're of higher melanin content, white folk can't pull off straps like that.

>>9462843
I dont see how its that bad

I just found my old Invicta bracelet, hasn't been on the watch since before I modded it.
does it look better on the leather or the metal?

>>9462874
White straps are gaudy as shit.

>>9462892

wanted a blue face daily beater

copped pic related for <$100

>>9462994
you could've done better. the black coating will wear off and the glass will crack.
don't get too beat up about it though, it didn't cost you much

>>9459932
so i took a look at the tissot classic dream and i
kind of want it get the silver with black leather strap model, should i cop or does anybody have any recommendation for a similar watch with the same price range

>>9458058
So I ended up going with pic related instead of the one in the op. How'd I do?

>>9462363
Lovely watch, I'm stuck to wether I should get this or a 033.

Is this /fa/?

Can anyone recommend a decent all gold watch?

sexy as hell

>>9463097

>>9459251
>>9459267
>>9459308
>>9459325
>>9459372
thanks for the recs guys, really appreciate it
settled on the snk809 and ordered it today.

>>9463204
>>9459295

thanks for leaving me out, dumb fagget.

>>9462074
>being a fossil faggot unironically

that brand is "ultra-pleb united".

I think I got these as a present like 10 years ago

>>9462476
That's pretty cool.
I'd never wear it, but it's a pretty cool watch.

>>9462895
>>9462892
Looks nice on both, to be honest.

>>9463211
sorry anon, you helped out too

Is a Rolex a good watch?
Would people be impressed with it?

>>9463742
Yes.

>>9463743
Should I buy a $100 dollar rolex?

>>9463749
No because no such thing as $100 rolex.

>>9462245
Did you look at the prices before posting this?

>>9462337
obviously he's just going to buy a replica

>>9460906

w2c??

>>9462780

Weak grail.

affordable
af

>>9463895
Looks a bit goofy compared to other models, not really a bad thing, just wouldn't suit and old bloke or in a formal setting.

Since we are going affordable edition here is my very affordable diver. I've posted this pic before, I haven't got any others on my tablet

>>9463749
Pretty sure you're thinking of rorex tbh
>>9463117
hey gee-kun, are there any affordable skellington watches that aren't total shit?

>>9463117
A cloth of gold wrist fedora is still a wrist fedora.

>>9463904

I've never seen a skeleton watch I've liked at any price point.

>>9463197
glorious Boctoc is only watch I were since leaving motherland

>>9463898
hey bro

>>9463936
They sure are great for the price. I really prefer the xl or whatever people are calling it to mine, the finishing on it looks good and the bezel looks better, I'm asumming is higher quality as well, it's too big for me though, doesn't look that big on you.

>>9463920
The Cartier Tank LC Sapphire Skeleton is decent. It's probably the only skeleton watch I like and i certainly did not expect it to come from Cartier

>>9463904
i still personally think this one looks kind of ugly, but it has an ETA movement instead of the standard $5 chinese mystery movement. kind of pushing the limits of affordable at around $750 though.
beyond that, there are open heart watches with good movements but not a whole lot of full skelly watches. most affordable calibres have undecorated mainplates and bridges and when they do it ends up looking like ass because the decorations are cheaply done.

>>9464020
Another good one.. this one is a little bit more affordable.
still looks terrible.

>tfw no omega central tourbillon

>tfw no credor skeleton

>>9464020
>>9464040
Really don't like these, too over the top, semi skeleton or, open heart, whatever they are called can sometimes be done tastefully. However I think if you want to view the movment you should just get a display case back

>>9464076
>tfw no deep space tourbillon
Why live?

>>9464083
yeah, they look like ass.
he asked for a good affordable skeleton, though, and that's the best you'll get for an affordable price.
>tfw no

>>9464091
Really I'm just after something with a unique/cool mechanism, been considering a precisionist chrono or something like it

>>9464091
Affordable is a broad term, a decent skeleton isn't affordable to most people, the orient star you posted is alright, good watch, not an ideal design

>tfw you will never look as cool as best president wearing a rolex

>tfw you'll never even look as cool as worst president wearing a rolex