/fa/ - Fashion

>>9762051
never heard of that brand, how much?

>>9762100
It's one of the microbrands born from kickstarter campaigns.
That particular model is $256.61.

Are Certina watches any good?

>>9762170
Certina's one of the dozens, if not hundreds of tiny Swiss brands that have existed throughout much of the 20th century.

They're not good or bad, they just are.

>>9762217
Alright bro, thanks

Stay mad, poorfags

Why are Breitlings so fucking ugly

I just got this for $10
Is it Effay?

>>9762051
>tfw often complimented on $35 casio

>>9762323

I like the Superocean 42.

>>9762343
>spoiler tag
>on /fa/

>>9762323
It's a misguided attempt to create their own distinctive design language.

They used to make much more understated, utilitarian pieces, but that didn't make them as much money as selling oversized, polished steel to white BMW-driving Persians.

Pictured, a Breitling Aerospace from the mid-90's. It's a thin, titanium, multifunction watch that actual pilots actually wear unlike the "pilot watches" that Breitling sells today. (The model is still popular among pilots to this day.)

Which watch would go good with this sweater?

>inb4 people give me shit for the sweater

I was thinking a green Seiko SARB

>>9762757
With a thicker sweater, there's not much in-between. You can go for a bold, oversized watch like a Panerai that will stand out and cause the sleeve to stack up against it, or a thin, watch that will slip under the sleeve. A medium watch (like a 36mm Datejust) will just get overwhelmed.

>>9762757

Unless it's like a high level business meeting or a black tie event that shit doesn't matter. Just buy and wear whatever you like most.

>tfw no Eichi

what is the most /fa/ watch under $50

ok its probably not this dont be mad

>>9762323
niggers like them big and shiny

>>9762981
>iktfbruh

>tfw no allahu akbar Rolex

>>9762323
Because they realized catering to middle-class midlife-crisis fathers who fantasize about being aviators pays well

even though real pilots sport random watches from casio to omega diver.

>>9762051

Guys, what do you think about replicas? buying one made me cringe?

>>9762120
>kickstarter

you can keep that

>>9762333
fucking yes, w2c?

>>9763288
I think I remember that watch having a Miyota 9015. Assuming it's not vaporware and they can do some basic QC, it can't be that bad. The dial looks pretty, but I don't like Roman numerals and I don't need a new watch right now. The printing on top of the textured dial looks weird too, that's hard to do right.

>>9763289
When I bought it a week ago it had Prime shipping, but it doesn't anymore
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-MQ24-7E-Black-Casual-Watch/dp/B00065FWR0/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1430096801&sr=1-1&keywords=Casio+Men%27s+MQ24-7E+Black+Casual+Watch

Steinhart watch, yes or no? I'm torn between this and Squale 20 atmos.

>>9763272
Replicas no, homages yes.

>>9764273
All round pretty decent, however its a blatant sub copy, if you find that desirable this is a good watch for you

>>9764672
Yea that's fine for me, I'm a college student so there's no reason for me to be wearing a Rolex just yet.

>>9764720
I'm assuming the diver style design is appealing to you, if you are deadset on that design and are in the $500 range it's a good choice

>>9764726
To be honest, I'm looking for a versatile watch for that I can wear for all situations at the $500 range. I want something that will fit with metal bands, leather straps, be casual, be dressy if need be. I was looking at a Seiko Sarb033 but the dial is just too small for my wrist at 38mm, so I figure a diver is probably better for me.

>>9764737
The sarb would be a good choice, I'm about to purchase it when I have my funds in order. I'm a touch concerned it might be a but small for me as well. Divers are a good way to get a bigger watch while still being conservative. Although technically they are a sports watch they will suffice for all but the most formal of situations in this day and age

>>9764746
Nice, yea the sarb is a nice watch. Just wish it came in a slight bigger version as well. Good luck on your purchase man.

>>9764273
Why doesn't Steinhart make a no-date version of this? Do they not want my money?

And yeah the OVM is cool and all but I don't like it that much.

>>9764803
they totally dont

>>9764825
>2015
>still cant fucking use google

>>9762051
Anyone have a Breda Watch?
Looking at under $100 watches and these seem to look like a good alternative.
Pic related is $50

>>9764874
Loris amd pulsar are pretty good if you are looking to spend as little as possible

I was in my undergrad accounting class last week, and a kid burst into the door, looking like he was near tears.

>"Hey, I'm really sorry for the interruption, but I'm from another class down the hall and I was just wondering if anyone saw a watch in the bathroom"
>silence, a few muffled comments
>"It's a silver Breitling, I left it on the sink about an hour ago, the people from lost and found said they hadn't heard of it"
>nobody knew anything
>Professor: "be more careful next time"
>mfw

>>9764888
>Breitling
no sympathy

but hey at least kid would probably ask for another one from his dad, probably an upgrade to Rolex.

>>9762051
IMO it looks nice. I dont know much about watches so I can tell you if it gives you + or - rep, but its aesthetically pleasing to me.

Also I guess you'd have to find out on your own about construction quality.

>>9763288
It has decent specs for the price.
A Miyota 9015 movement, display case back with sapphire on both the front and back.
So the only last thing that is important is whether or not a person likes the design. And I do.

>>9765061
Get it if you have the cash, it's obvious you like it, there is nothing objectively wrong with it. Pump some funds into the Australian economny, we need it

>>9765094
>it's obvious you like it
Well, given I said so, yeah.
But I'm sort of concerned that a jubilee strap is hard to pull off without being 80 years old, and I don't know if there's other good strap options for a blue dial.

>>9765109
m8 chances are they are going to cheap out on it anyway, the bracelet anyway, it's doesn't mention much about it in the description and it's realistically too cheap to have a decent one, especially given the cost of manfacturing goods in Australia. I can see where you're getting at by thinking you it would be old man esque

what is /fa/ opinion on velcro straps

>>9765164
Not /fa/.

>>9765164

No, if you want something cheap and colorful get a perlon or nato.

>tfw i own this face
>they don't sell straps seperately
>i want this chain

>>9765267
they sell that kind of strap almost everywhere. check local watchmakers/sellers or just order off ebay.

>>9765267
it's called milanese mesh band
sold everywhere

Is it effay?

>>9765393
Yes, if you're in an african tribe.
That means no, it's ugly as fuck.

>>9764888
>taking a water resistant watch off to wash your hands
dumbfuck deserved it

>>9764907
>thinking rolex is an upgrade

>>9765414
I don't, but usually such people follow a common brand path
tag breit rol ap/pp

>>9763062
so same as rolex then

>>9765436
How come AP and PP are there but not VC?
Most generally aesthetical brand imo

If you could pick any watch in the world, which would you pick?

(inb4: the most expensive so I can resell it)

>>9765462
Custom Laurent Ferrier to fit me perfectly and last me a lifetime.
If it has to be production, either this VC or a Lange Saxonia perpetual calendar. Possibly a Patek 3979.

Is there any good watches with grey dials in the $3-400 price range?

>>9765480
Orient Curator
Nomos Tangente Replica (barely legible)

Get a grey strap too for maximum effay

>>9765489
Ooh.. I really like the Orient Curator.
But what's the dial that goes from 40 -> 0?

>>9765462
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

Minute repeaters are my absolute favorite complication, even more so decimal repeaters like this one. I also love the jumping minutes feature, I don't think I've seen that in any other watch.

>>9765506
What is a minute repeater?
Never heard of 'em.

>>9765496

Power reserve indicator

>>9765459
why is Tag there instead of Longines
why is Breit there instead of Zenith
why is Rolex there instead of JLC

mystery of life, I wonder..

>>9765509
Just watch
https://youtu.be/ArPFlmHXCTU?t=1m33s

>>9765506
Seen this video?
https://youtu.be/-ZjfY8A633E

>>9765520
>>9765577
How is that useful in any way?

>>9765612

Why can't you just appreciate it's beauty and the masterful engineering behind it?

>>9762321
Does it do anything useful that a normal watch doesn't do? Not trying to start a flame war, I just can't think of a compelling reason to own a smartwatch.

what does /fa/ think of smart watches? kinda like how the moto 360 looks, but the strap designs are kinda shitty. dunno if they are replaceable or not.

What's the opinion on Swatch POP?

>>9765886
Just looks like tacky plastic shit to me mate, I guess it'd be alright if you're a woman, or a poof.

>>9765109
Straps don't really mean shit anyway, budget some extra money to get a quality leather strap if you don't like the jubilee. I think any color would work honestly, just google leather straps on blue dial watches for inspiration. You could try black with blue stitching like the SARB065 strap or a lighter brown color or even get blue leather if you want to really match the dial. I think something a little textured and rough would keep it from being too dressy and would play off the textured dial nicely.

There's lots of places that sell watch straps at any price point, and if you don't mind paying a bit more and waiting a few weeks you can even order custom straps where you choose every little detail to your specifications.

>>9765886
If you find a fun one that brightens up your day then buy it?

>>9765267
Considering purchasing one of these myself, torn between the gold on black, and the black on black. Thoughts?

>>9765886
pls be in london

I'm looking for a dive watch, 42mm-40mm, no date, tritium tubes and a Swiss movement. Any thoughts?

>>9766693
luminox

>>9766693
https://www.marathonwatch.com/product/divers-automatic
Or any Ball diver like in your picture. They likely cost half a dozen times or more though.

>>9766693

Other than Ball Luminox and Traser are the only two I can think of. If you can drop the Swiss requirement you can get this Borealis which has a Seiko movement. I've been thinking about getting one myself.

>>9766784
>half a dozen
>10 letters
>six
>3 letters
>literally shortest number to type tied with one, two and ten
it's like you're TRYING to sound retarded

>>9765668
>Does it do anything useful that a normal watch doesn't do?
Yes a lot.
The real question should be:
>Does it do anything useful that a normal phone doesn't do?
The answer would be no.

>>9766784

The price is not an issue. I just want a no date. I'm so close to pulling the trigger on a ball enginer master 2 diver.. .i just don't want a day/date.

I'm thinking of putting a blue or grey leather strap on it.

>>9767179
Holy shit what a beauty
I think a blue strap would look dope

>>9767179
sick

jelly
as
fuck

>>9767179
>entire watch ruined by date window
Every time.

>>9763051
saw a gold one of these for $12 yesterday should of picked it up

>>9762333
here's mine

>>9765886
why would anyone wear this garbage? Looks like you stole it off some toddler in kindergarten

>>9764273

Squale is much cooler than Steinhart. They've been around for ages so have that 'pedigree' (sort of).

I'm sick of Steinhart these days. Dunno why, given the fact that I have 3.

>>9762757
lol

>>9767754
Is it bad?

Damnit

>>9765612

Because it can tell the time you fucking pleb.


And it was useful in dark situations because there were no luminous markers/hands back when the MR was introduced.

Plus, complications back in the day were like collecting pokemon cards or something. It was cool to have rare or interesting complications, and it was often a show of wealth if you could commission a watchmaker to incorporate x, y, z in your watch.

>>9767766
Nah man it's a pretty cool sweater

Should I cop? $26.80 yay or nay? Also can you get legit casio watches for this little? Advertised as new on ebay, seems a bit little but I'm no expert.

>>9767433
>>9762333
Sadly, it's very vulnerable to water.
If you really like it get a Swatch, they're shit but will save you trouble in the long run.

>>9766693

I'm not too sure about 'no date', because tritium has a real tool aspect to it, and a date complication seems synonymous these days with tool divers. I haven't a clue why.

There's Deep Blue, they have some models that use ETA movements, but I don't know if those particular models have tritium. Also I think their smallest is 44mm or something absurd.

I'd suggest you consider something with a 9015. Great movement, and much more accessible if you're on a budget.

>>9762333
>>9767433
I'd actually consider buying if it was all black..
White background is meh.

is this effay

>>9768158
it's alright

>>9768158
Would go well with a fedora

>>9768176
top meme response m8
you should be proud

>>9768278
I wasn't memeing. It's pseudo-60's, just like fedoras.

>>9768389
I think it's bauhaus, which would be 30s

I want this i love ugly watch

w2c
planning on replacing the crown

>>9765462
just for giggles, the Vianney Halter Deep Space Tourbillon. I would probably never wear it, just look at it and jack off
if i actually had to wear it, a VC Patrimony Traditionnelle Small Seconds.

Which of these cheap shits would be best for a skinny pale boy in casual fits

>>9768794
>wearing a fedora on your wrist

>>9768820
Thanks for the input

I'm going to get one of the Casios

>>9765612
they're popular with the blind.

well, the rich and blind.

>>9767813
I have the white dial version. No complaints but there isnt much to it

>>9768466
true,

and

R
E
K
T

>>9762757
yo let me cop that sweater off u nigga

this was a gift, what do you think?

>>9769137
I never personally liked the Le Locles but that actually looks beautiful in that photo, I guess I've only seen sterile product photos before. As far as pedigree and internals and everything, it's pretty good too. Pretty nice watch, anon. I'm kind of wary of gold-plating and its durability but it sure looks pretty right now.

WHY DO YOU RETARDED FUCKING GOOKS WEAR WATCHES? WHAT IS THE FUCKING POINT YOU FUCKING SHITS??

Me and the new rolly
dnt mind my shit hair right now

>>9769362
They're neat.

>>9769400
OKAY THAT MAKES SENSE, I GUESS. I'LL LOOK INTO IT LATER.

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>9769360
ha I have the same pebble with the same skin
wore it for a week then never again
not a fan of tag, but I can respect the aquaracer

>>9769400 where to cop pls

>>9769362
Ikr, haven't these fags heard of smartphones.
It's like they're trying to be pseudo hipsters living in the stone age.

>>9769523
>>9769362
I don't always have my phone on me

>>9769505
>He doesn't own the memewatch
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK807-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B006CHML4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430198422&sr=8-1&keywords=snk807

>>9769362
>complaining about people wearing a fashion statement

Oh you mean like every apple product?
>implying they are made to be productive with

Just got this today

Hue

>>9769911
Why the fuck can't orient make the fucking bezel line up, fuck

>>9769959
lmao 60-click bezel. On most watches you can take off the bezel and then take out the bezel insert and then pop it back on in the proper alignment, but that bezel has those weird cutouts so I guess you can't do that.

my next watch. they've been going for around $480 on the gray market lately. i wear suits to work and need another one for black shoe days

>>9769067
What do you need it for?

Worth $200?

>>9770452
Just buy a chinese fake, it's pretty mich the same shit.

>>9770452

I can't tell if you're joking or not. If you're going to spend $200 on a memehaus watch buy a Rodina instead.

I'm graduating and my rich dad says he'll buy me a watch in the range of 5000 euros. I'm a watch enthusiast and currently sporting a vintage Omega seamaster from the 60's. I'd definitely want another Omega, just debating between the new Omega Master Co-Axial 300, a Seamaster Professional Ceramic (pic related) and an Aqua Terra in blue teak (not the master co-axial as I dislike the new bracelet and the non-framed date window).

Opinions? Experiences on any of the watches? The price on any of them isn't really an issue, so I don't really care which one would be the best bang for the buck so to speak.

>>9770560

My only experience with Omega is trying on the basic Seamaster Professional and the Speedmaster Professional which I bought. With the Seamaster I can't really put into words why but it just didn't really do it for me. The Speedmaster though I absolutely love.

>>9770579

I had the same experience for many months, couldn't really tell what was wrong in the SMP - it just looked a bit off, the hands, the strange bezel, the bond bracelet. But the last month or so the design really started to click with me, especially after I tried the ceramic model on at an AD - there's just something rugged and great about it, and I love the glossy face. Too bad I also love the Aqua Terra almost equally, with its slightly dressier appeal.

I thought about the Speedy for a long time, but finally I decided on not getting it, mainly because of the poor water resistance. I live in a coastal city in Europe and I love to swim, go sailing et cetera, and a watch with only 50m WR just doesn't really suit my lifestyle.

The vintage Seamaster I own is in very good condition and a very thin steel model with gold indices. I keep it on a black leather strap, so it is suited for dressier occasions (with a suit etc).

I'd really like a square watch, does anyone have any recommendations?

>>9770649
JLC Reverso

>>9770650
How about something affordable?

>>9770659
casio 230A ;^)

>>9770670
u havin' a giggle thar m8?

>>9770649

Orient has a few in the $200-$300 range.

>>9770649

>>9767824
I've worn mine while I surf, it still runs.

>>9770804
Mine used to stop working for a couple of hours after getting wet. One of those times they simply didn't wake up.
I owned two of them and the same happened to both.

>>9770825
Ok, maybe if I took it out a few more times the same would happen to me. Good to know.

>>9770682
Second the orient, great watches for the price.
>>9770699
I saw one of these in person this morning, I think they're dog-ass ugly tbh.

>>9770452
I got mine for 90 Eur at Amazon a week ago. It is a nice watch but i wouldn´t pay more.

>>9771194
>lumed hands
>pseudo tourbillon
I think orient is a good brand but Im not a fan of their posturing in some designs.
Though I reckon they have to have their own niche in order to compete with other brands in their price range like seijo.

>>9771241
what a fucking shitty watch

>>9769362
There are a lot of times I want to look at the time, and looking at a watch is easier than looking at my phone. When sitting down, eating, in a meeting, on the train next to people, in class, in a dangerous area, etc. I originally bought a watch for fashion because I used to think they have no point, like you, but after wearing it for a week I can no longer function without one.

>>9771272
>all (semi-)open heart or semiskeletonisations are pseudotourbillions

>>9771273
Your opinion mate. I like the design and it´s the cheapest watch i ever bought.

>>9771194
digging it, if only the hands weren't blue and the plate wasn't see through I'd cop

>>9771272
>compete with seiko
Seiko owns Orient. You must be retarded, and unfamiliar with the concept of an open heart design.

>>9769406
tell me there's more

>>9771346
your opinion mate (and it's a bad one)

Holy shit leather natos are comfy. I think I did pretty good. The blue of the Seiko looks so much more subdued without the shitty blue strap, now it looks really classy.

>>9771401
that's just your opinion on my opinion... (and it's bad)

>>9771422
w2c leather nato

>>9771433
Crown and buckle, the colors are called ecru and tan if I remember right.

>>9770155
It's a grail of mine ;-; pls

REC ME WATCHES
I'VE A SMALL WRIST
PRICE RANGES $600-$1500

>>9771422
I've been leaning toward the black Seiko, but this almost makes me want to get blue. What nato strap do you think would be a good alternative for the black? And where exactly did you get your straps?

>>9772114
Used Speedmaster 3510.50
Beat up Bulova supercompressor
Heavily modded all new skx007

>>9772125
The straps are from crown and buckle, they were $25 each. I'm not sure if I would put leather on the black one at all, but maybe the same color I have on it would look good on black. They also have lots of nylon ones in different colors, maybe something like a khaki nylon color would look good on black?

>>9762323
not always

>>9768669

Can I get some input on this?

>>9772520
Looks like a hybrid of a pilot watch and a dress watch
I don't like the gold
It'll probably look fine on your wrist though

>>9772520

Orient is a good brand but don't buy a fucking gold tone watch.

>>9772520
>>9772529

What's wrong with gold plated watches? I own a bunch of leather band watches and one submariner homage, thought having a gold one would be nice. Got a warm skin tone btw so silver looks kinda weird I think.

>>9772563
>plated
That's the problem. It'll rub off and look awful. And everyone will know you're a broke ass bitch who can't buy real gold.

>>9771346
No.
Objectively it's a bad watch, as it's got a bad movement and is made out of cheap materials.

>>9772579
What about the silver one? It's cheapier actually. It's got a 48mm case and I've got a 7"1/2 wrist

>>9772675
>48mm case
Do not cop. Don't go beyond 42mm

>>9772675
It's called stainless but yeah that's better. Are you sure it's really 48mm? That's enormous, 48mm is probably the lug-to-lug length and not the case diameter. Assuming it's not actually that huge I guess it's nothing special but it's not bad. If it's actually 48mm then don't get that unless your wrists are like tree trunks.

>>9772679
7½" can go to about 44mm before it gets ridiculous imo.

>>9770560
On aesthetics alone I wouldngo for the Aqua terra or a speedmaster professional. But I would look it to things such as resale value and servicing costs, but don't be a gay cunt and sell it, if your old man buys you a watch keep it,

>>9770649
Cartier Santos

>>9772114
1500? Rolex Datejust. Only watch you'll ever need.

If you're looking to get a full set.

A decent vintage gold watch, for getting dressed-up, should run you around 600.
Then a Seiko Shogun (SBDC007) would cover you in just about any other situation. They can be had around 600 used.

That would be basically any watch you'd ever have to wear.

>>9772768
That is a huge load of horse shit

>>9772780
post your own ideas, then, fag.

>>9772723
see >>9770659

mfw I want this

Bruno-Söhnle Glashütte/SA
Thoughts?

>>9775116
>600€
>Quarz

Fuck 'em

I have opportunity to cop these vintage omegas. I think they will work pretty well with my suit and will get mired in the office. Thoughts?

>>9775429
Dial most likely not original, replacement crown not signed, hands most likely not original.
Caliber and caseback pics?

>>9775429
Yeah, has potential. Any other designs? I'm not a fan of that design

>>9775442
http://www.antik-hodinky.cz/starozitne-naramkove-hodinky-omega-c-str-10690121

here you go

>>9775443
These maybe?

more pics: http://www.antik-hodinky.cz/naramkove-ocelove-omega-30-t2-c-str-10709502

>>9775429
That's not really a vintage Omega. It's an Omega pocket watch movement and dial. (And I'm being generous in assuming the dial is genuine Omega) The rest of the parts, hands, caseset, etc. are all parts-bin specials. For some odd reason these always come out of eastern Europe.

>>9775485
Get something good looking like this:

http://www.antik-hodinky.cz/naramkove-hodinky-iwc-schaffhausen-z-roku-1953

>>9772614
You ask for the wrong things. You dont buy a fashion watch for an inhouse movement of quality built. The only thing that matters with those is if you like the design and if you have enough money to blow on one.

>>9775503
He said whether or not it was a shitty watch was opinionated, but it's not. As it is a shitty watch.
I bet you that the faggot that who bought the DW doesn't have "enough money to blow" on shitty watches.

>>9775452
The movement is from the mid 1940s, so the dial is definitely not original. Caliber seems to be 30t2 and seems in decent condition. Crown might be original after all.
It's overpriced thought. The same watch on ebay would be like 200-250 instead of 350+, but that's normal when you buy from a dealer.

>>9775494
>>9775512
Thanks guys. So would you cop it even with the suggestion that it is not original?
>>9775500
Well they are nice, but out of my price range.

>>9775532

>>9775537
Depends on what you want. Do you want to collect watches or do you want one watch to wear with your suit? If it's the latter go ahead, those are not bad looking watches, the fact that they're not all original is just a deal breaker for purists and collectors.

>>9775537
I would not cop a Franken-watch like that. Its resale value is low and you'll have a hard time selling it when you want to move on from it and the people who are supposed to be impressed by a vintage Omega won't be. (Everyone else will just see an old watch.)

In all honesty, you're better off wearing something like a Seiko SARB (I know, predictable choice) until the point where you're older/have a better job/win the lotto and can afford the really nice pieces. Then you can buy a truly good vintage Omega.

>>9775532
>>9775545
Seems as if you like the strap more than the watch.

>>9775662
Well, it's probably worth more than the watch.

>>9775700
>shitty leather strap
>automatic Seiko
Nope

These are my current watch, Tissot PRS516 bought in the year 2013. I really like the sporting look and the quality. They travelled with me into some pretty rough climates and were flawless every time.

>>9775762
Automatic Seiko does not automatically imply quality. A Seiko 5 has nothing in common with a Grand Seiko other than sharing corporate parents.

>>9775846
Never said that. It's great quality for the price, there's no point in comparing it with a grand Seiko. Anyway, the factor here was the price, and the cheapest mecanic Seiko is way more expensive than any cheap leather strap.

>>9775868
true, but a quality leather strap costs way more than even a mid-priced mechanical Seiko.

I cannot tell if the strap in >>9775532 is complete dogshit or if it's high quality because I've had straps that look quite similar that have been of excellent quality.

>>9775762
>>9775662
Just to show that the simples SNK809 cn look a lot better if you use a strap different than the original one.

>tfw want to buy a replica Datejust just for the face and add a leather band to it to create that casual look

Why are there no good homages with a thin bezel.
Now I'm forced to buy some replica shit, since there is no way in hell I can afford a genuine Rolex right now

>>9775923
every single thing about your post is fundamentally wrong.

>>9775946
>fundamentally wrong
Elaborate

>>9775952
You do not want to buy a Datejust and put it on a leather band unless you also have a time machine to a few years ago when that was cool. (Now, a leather band simply means you could not afford a vintage piece with a bracelet.)

Secondly, an homage is basically a legal fake and they never look good anyway.

Thirdly, don't buy fakes. Even the best reps out there have glaring tells, no matter what the rep factories tell you. Plus, wearing a fake Rolex is seriously nigger-tier.

You can get a good quality, Rolex Datejust, a real one, for around a thousand dollars. They are so common, you can drive an extremely hard bargain with people. A thousand dollars isn't all that much considering you can sell it back for that at any time and you'll be able to wear that watch forever.

>>9776014
First paragraph is the mots idiotic thing i've read all day.

>>9776053
You can do whatever you want, but you are probably unaware that vintage Rolex is probably the most cut-throat scene in the watch game. There are plenty of head-only, beat-to-shit, full-of-fake-parts, DJs out there that are all being worn on leather straps because the guy selling them to lightweight fools sold the bracelet separately to some other fool. (A good vintage bracelet with little stretch is worth anywhere from $500.- upwards.)

A DJ on leather was cool a few years ago, as a brief fad no different from the "putting a NATO on a solid gold dress watch" fad, but now it's gone back to the old line of "this was the only entry into the Rolex world I could afford".

>>9776077
There's no such thing as watch strap fads or trends.There's nothing wrong with buying entry level rolex, and there's nothing wrong with putting a leather strap on a DJ.

>>9776104
>There's no such thing as watch strap fads or trends.
laughably incorrect. Visit any Panerai-forum and be disabused of that notion instantly.

>There's nothing wrong with buying entry level rolex,
If you desperately want a Rolex and can't afford anything but the very, very cheapest, then no. After all, that's why Mercedes makes the A-class.

>and there's nothing wrong with putting a leather strap on a DJ.
If it's either that or keep the watch head in your pocket, any port in a storm, I suppose.

>>9776130
1st point: let correct myself. There no strap trends for people who are genuinely interested in watches as opposed to people who use them as way to flaunt their money(lets be honest, modern Rolex and Panerai catters mostly to the latter)

2nd point: an entry level Rolex is still a rolex : its just as robust, well made and classic as higher end rolexes.

3rd point: i actually think leather straps look better than metal bands in general. Almost every Rolex comes with a metal band, it gets a little boring imo, a leather strap is a welcomed alternative.

>>9776077
You called?

PS you're an idiot. Datejusts, like many other dress watches, look great on leather whether or not it's currently hip with some WUS faggots or whoever it is that you're referring to. There's plenty of good homages, especially the ones that add their own twist to a classic design and stand as good designs in their own right. No design is ever completely original and unique anyway. I have pretty mixed feelings towards fakes, but if you like wearing one for the sake of it and not because you're trying to convince people that your fake Rolex is real then that doesn't seem particularly niggerly to me. And people who show up and say HURR JUST SPEND 10 TIMES YOUR STATED BUDGET ON THIS BECAUSE I SAID SO AND YOU'RE POOR AND STUPID are the worst kind of asshole, ask Sieg.

>>9768794
Resin casio

Are there any super cheap black watches with black metal bands?

>>9777104
Black watches look terrible on people's wrists
Not effay at all
Plus the black coating wears off after a month

>>9777104

That's a bad idea. Super cheap means low quality which leads to the coating coming off quickly and the watch looking like shit.

>>9777130
>>9777133
Thanks for the input. What's a decently cheap watch to wear with monochrome fits? I'm already planning to pick up a blue seiko SNZH53 which won't work well with everything.

>>9777190
Orient Bambino

>>9777190

Dude seriously in casual situations it doesn't matter what watch you wear with what clothes. Just look for a good quality watch that you like the style of and enjoy it. That said Seiko, Orient, and Citizen have some good lower priced watches.

>>9776159
>an entry level Rolex is still a rolex : its just as robust, well made and classic as higher end rolexes.

Yes and no. Older, and particularly cheaper, Rolexes often have very dodgy service histories. Buying an 8,000 Ferrari means it probably has all sorts of problems, and the same is true for cheap watches that would otherwise be expensive.

Mechanical watches need service (older ones need servicing more frequently) and that means finding spare parts because, and this is important to note, Rolex will not generally service watches that were made before 1980 unless they have particular collector's value, which your beater Air King won't.
(On top of that, an old Rolex is simply not as well-made as a new Rolex because production methods and technologies have advanced significantly.)

So, buy the cheapest possible Rolex you can find and don't be surprised if it dies and you're parts'ing it out on eBay within a few months to other assholes trying to keep their Frankensteined beaters running another day.

>>9776409
dadcore as fuck

bought a smartphone, time to take better pictures of my watches
few as they may be these days

if anybody's ever wondered how thin a thinomatic actually is
thumb for comparison

Can I get honest opinions on this bad boy

>>9777577
why are you even here you stupid fuck

>>9777819

>>9777819

Ugly as shit. Some of the regular RO and RO Offshore chronographs aren't too bad looking though.

>>9777819
just get an Hublot

>>9777862
Some are decent looking but rappers and new money fucks ruined AP for me.

>>9777823
mostly for /fa/ banter and inspo, but watching you get completely fanny flustered is a nice bonus.

>>9777868
There's two kinds of AP. There's the ridiculous Offshores for the "urban" crowd and there are the more understated, traditional pieces for the rest of the AP-buying public.

>>9776409
Nice hidden-crown Connie, but Jesus that thing's been through a war. There's patina and then there's abuse.
You should send that in to Omega because if the movement is even half as bad as the rest of it, that poor thing is just waiting to seize. Maybe get a replacement 3 o'clock index too.

>>9777975
What the hell are you talking about it's fine, there's just some little marks on the case and it's missing an hour index. That's a shadow on the dial, not a stain. It came back from a full overhaul like a month ago and the movement is sparkly clean and it runs like +2 seconds a day.

This is what it was when I got it.

>>9777988
Here's a before shot, I don't have an after shot but it looks pretty much brand new.

>>9777975
This guy's clearly in love with his Constellation. Just let him post his pics.

>>9777975
>You should send that in to Omega because if the movement is even half as bad as the rest of it,

spend $1200 repairing a $150 watch

>>9777975
Never take a vintage watch to omega, they return it looking brand fucking new

>>9777741
>bought a smartphone
>bought a smartwatch
Jesus /g/man, I read that wrong and for a momment I thought you bought a smartwatch.
I was this close to order a hit on you, "omerta" style and everything.
Nice looking Thin-o-matic btw, hope you share more pictures of the rest of your watches.

>>9776486
>Red watch for red china

>>9777832
>>9777862
The envy is real.
You poorfags know you'd be drooling to be able to wear that around your wrist.

>>9778129
Not necessarily true. You just have to be very, very specific about what they can and cannot replace. If it's old, they actually have a vintage department for service, they don't just give it to the same guys who do a hundred 2824's a day.

They are aware of how much their old pieces are worth and how much that value can be ruined with replacement parts. They also know how much their brand is strengthened my a strong vintage market, so they respect the customer.

My father's 1969 Seamaster had a beautiful creamy lume on the dial and hands. He was very specific about them not replacing the dial or hands, or polishing the case, he just wanted a new crystal, gaskets, and have the movement serviced. That's exactly what they gave him. It still looks like a 45 year old watch, but it runs like new.

In the case of anon with the Connie, even if it were in minty-fresh perfect condition with boxes and papers, it would only worth about eight hundred dollars, so there's no point in sending it to Omega. Just let it run until it dies and pawn it off to someone else looking for a vintage watch for short money.

have you guys had any experiences with Invicta? They have some nice looking watches for decent prices, not sure if they're any good though

>>9777819
>>9778241
My only problem with the RO Grand Complication is the size and thickness of the case. It makes the watch too clumsy (believe me, I have tried it) and makes the hexagonal bezel looks odd. From AP I would much prefer the Grand Complication Jules Audemars, with salmon dial and platinum case.

>>9778241

Expensive=/=tasteful

Gold and gems don't even necessarily gimp a watch, nor does skeletonization. AP is a great brand.

That watch is still shit made for niggers, which is unfortunate because it's a lot of craftsmanship and effort going into ThugLyfeTM nonsense.

>>9778250
They're not good, which is to say, there's much, much better available for the same money. They are also Chinese-made.

>>9778284
>That watch is still shit made for niggers
>expensive product targetted for the poorest demographic
Kek, now you're just making shit up.
Nice uneducated opinion retard.

>>9778329
>there are no drug dealers
>drug dealers have taste

Nice trolling, you rusemaster you :^)

>>9778329
Have you ever heard of rap music?

>>9778348
>>9778360
If you idiots think business base their entire profit margin on a niche demographic such as rappers & dealers then you need to pick up a book.

>>9778241
>The envy is real.

No, it really isn't. That's an ugly watch. Now if you want to talk a basic Jules Audemars, that's a beautiful watch and something I'd be envious of.

>>9778368
>Audemars Paguet
>high production

OK my literate friend ;^)

>>9778375
>Still trying to get the last word
No.

Is this /fa/?

>>9778388
<long fart noise>

>>9778388
the repeated digits are, but not the mallwatch.

This was a wedding gift

>>9778387
:^)

>>9778388

The design would be nicer with more blue accents, a manual wind movement, a non-shit brand and better number font. Actually not a terrible design jsut one which could be seriously improved.

>>9778478
That's cool bro.

>>9778475
Good shit. The hands look a little cartoony but that's okay

>>9778475
w2c pls

>>9778375
>>9778387
>>9778478
>>9778499
>You are the nigger.
>No, you are the nigger.
>No, you.
>No, you.

>>9770056
>lowercase type

no thanks.

the rest does look classy, though.

>>9778475
very classy. that's a great gift. the giver has great taste, or knows you well, or both. lucky ducky.

>>9777819
nigger-big and thick
>>9778241
why would they be envious of some random photo pulled of google?

>>9778699
Fuck off, that discussion is ded.

Decided to take my great grandfathers's old enicar out for a spin. My best guess it's late 1940s but mid 50s at the latest. Still ~+15 seconds a day.

>>9778732
Looks pretty cool but that looks like it could probably really use some servicing and a thorough cleaning. Grandpa watches are pretty fucking cool, take care of it and wear the shit out of it all the time.

>>9778771

Father told me it got overhauled about 10 years ago and it's been used maybe one a year since then so it should be fine. If it started losing minutes a day I'd send it in for a service. It looks rough but I wouldn't want it cleaned. The man was a farmer in Australia and wore it everyday so I'm more impressed that it still runs.

If you had a qt asian gf what kind of watch would you guys get her

>>9777741
>bought first smartphone in 2015

:S

XD

>>9778790
Budget?

>>9778790
Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Wish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eDxD6ruOIE

>>9778857
100, lol

>>9776014
A replica of something retarded like an actual hublot tourbillon is fine for fun. No one is go an try ND sell one for 100k or whatever who cares if you can get legit tourby for 1k. Buying an affordable piece repped is retarded tho.

>watching Archibald luxury review some random fags collection
>8 rolexes and 4 tudors
>THIS COLLECTION IS SO FANTASTIC WHAT CAN I SAY GREAT TASTE FUCKER THESE WATCHES ARE AMAZING A VERY FINE COLLECTION INDEED, CERTAINLY NOT DOGSHIT

>>9778946
Pretty sure people pay him to review so of course he says nice Things.

Tudor pelagos is GOAT

>>9778946
I need to see this. Link?

>>9778250
there's one Sub homage they make that is considered a solid watch because it uses a Seiko movement, but everything else is considered shit more or less

model number is 8926OB or something like that. and do not play more than $80 for it

>>9764907
AP Watches are upgrades not rolex

>>9779079
This aint a rolex, its a AP nigga!

>>9778240
>chinese watches
when will he learn?

>>9779277
>Being this thick and imbecile.
When will he learn?

>>9779512

Damn that's nice. The Reverso Duo is my absolute favorite though.

>>9779512
I like reversos a lot. Does that one have more stuff on the back or a cool engraving or anything?

>>9779526
Beautiful as well. Is it yours m8?

>>9779537
Glad you like it anon. Mine has a worldtime complication in the other face and afaik is the only double faced automatic Reverso in production.

>>9779539

No, it's just a random image from Google. I was just throwing out my two cents. It's my grail that I'm slowly working towards.

>>9775532
>>9775545
where did you get the strap?

>>9779546
That's a weird looking way to do it. So the inner part with the cities is fixed and the outer ring and the red line rotate? Putting all that stuff on top of the other side of an automatic rotor sounds pretty complicated, I'm amazed at how much shit these high end watchmakers manage to fit into pretty reasonably sized watches.

>>9779512
>>9779546
Cartier tank is better

>>9779650
Nope, try again.

>>9779854
I threw out the bait, a lesser man would of ran with it

>>9779650
Are there any Reversos with guilloche dials?

Could I pull off a beige perlon with my Omega?
Sorry for the shitty picture. It does not do my watch justice.

>>9780618
really lovely watch, you're lucky

>>9769362
To tell time