/fa/ - Fashion

Why is Patek Philippe so expensive? Their watches look shit

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Rolex Sub C "Hulk" Ref. 116610LV & GMT Master II "Dark Knight" Ref. 116710BLNR

>>9846105
What's that blue arrow on the batman?

>>9846125
Points to GMT.

In the vein of a post from the last thread, what are some pros and cons to buying a fake Rolex?

I have absolutely no intention of dropping several thousand dollars on a watch, and I really don't care about the branding, I just love the look of the Explorer II. So far I've only seen an Invicta rip-off and I'd rather just buy a fake with a decent movement in it, instead of wasting money on an Invicta. But if anyone knows of a decent alternative, I'm all ears.

>>9846105
>>9846105
Dumb question cuz im a dumb fucker

You see on the hulk at the top right between the 12 and 3? Where there's a bunch of random lines on JUST that area.

why

what are those

what are they used for

>>9846216
So you can measure minutes when diving underwater. The 10, 20, 25, 30 markings on the bezel and so on are used to measure time as well.

>>9846090
No
Stop making threads without WATCHES: POST EM HERE YOU DUMB FUCKS

>>9846143
pros: people who would think your rolex is fake even if it was real still have the same opinion regardless AND you paid less!
Can actually be very high quality (but high quality fakes still cost a lot)

>cons:
idk

>>9846216
The bezel rotates so that you can line it up with the minute hand right when you jump in the water and that way you time how much time has elapsed. A lot of watches have special markers for the first 15 or 20 minutes because old school diving tables that no one uses anymore were based on either 15 or 20 minute time intervals. Also the bezel rotates only counterclockwise for safety. If you accidentally bump it underwater and it goes too far clockwise then you would think less time has passed and then you could stay under for too long.

>>9846263

Cons: you'd be a massive faggot. Would you buy a car that had the same body as a Mercedes S class but had shitty cloth and plastic interior and a four cylinder Suzuki engine? If yes, go ahead and buy it.
Looks nice on the outside but the heart and soul of it is shit.
Same idea. I would never put a fake on my wrist. That's just me. A fine timepiece is a work of art to me, inside and out.

>>9846098
They are hand made so the cost to produce them is higher then other watches, because they sell so few units compared to other watch makers they need to make a decent amount of profit off each watch. Also if they weren't so expensive and exclusive they loose a bit of appeal

what this guy says >>9846299, kinda I guess. I don't see the point of a fake. If you don't want the real thing, then just buy something cheaper that you do like, but why try to front? You won't be fooling anyone who knows their shit and the people you will be fooling won't give two shits. I mean, you do you. do what makes you happy. I just can't personally get behind wearing fakes.

Has anyone heard anything about MVMT watches? I definitely need a new watch, and this is exactly what I'm looking for, but there aren't that many reviews out, so I'm a bit hesitant

>>9846350

if you're looking for something more classically oriented I recommend the orient capital

>>9846350
curious as well. I like their look but don't know anything about them. I dig that black and red one. my GUESS is that is a nothing-fancy tier watch with a japanese movement in the line of fossil or any other mall store watch. but that's just a guess.

For Sale
>>9846411

>>9846090
I really like Panerais but they are just so big, I don't go over 42mm.

>>9846350
They are a too big for my tastes and they use a cheap Chinese Quartz movement in a low quality case, this wouldn't be a problem but they charge way to much for them, if you need help buying a watch I can help you out

>>9846374
Thanks

>>9846642
I see. How bad is the movement? What would you recommend?

>>9846536
they make 40mm

>>9846740
The movement isn't bad, it's just cheap, it's not really possible to have a bad Quartz movement. Narrow it down a bit and I can help you get a watch with the most value for money, what's your budget? And what style of watch are you after?

can anyone ID this watch? Bad image I know, but is worn in this clip: https://youtu.be/8yqXcqNewDU?t=19m5s

>>9846840
looks like a rolex explorer

>>9846833
For style, something minimal with a leather strap and around the $100 - $150

For poorfags check out Jackthreads 2 for $60 watches. Some of them aren't as shit as you think they'd be.

>>9846868
Well, if you want a mechanical watch and want a minimal look here is an alright, rodina st17. If you want Quartz I can't help you out. To be honest if you like the watch you posted earlier you should get it, just be aware it will be pretty big and won't be great value for money

what watch is this chink toy watch based on? I dig the design

>>9846892
That's perfect, thanks so much Stalin

>>9846915
No worries man, have a look at it on YouTube so you can get a realistic idea of how it's going to look

>>9846858
I thought so too, but I thought that the features on the face of the explorer are a bit thicker than the ones here?

>>9846940

I like the style but there is no way I'm paying $500+ for a quartz watch.

>>9846959

they do have a lifetime guarantee though

>>9846966
Because most quartz are never going to die anyways, who fucking cares.

>>9847017
oh my

>>9846090

>tfw thin af wrists
>tfw can't wear big manly watches

life is sad

>>9847112
I have pretty thin wrists and my eyesight is starting to go in respect to reading small print so I had to just go ahead and get a bigger watch. You know... just fuck em if they don't like it. Be like Eric Cartman; do what you want.

>>9847112
There's plenty of amazing, thin watches. So don't worry, just look around for some smaller watches that look appealing and try them on in reality before purchasing to make sure they'll be a good fit.

>>9846952
It's definitely not an explorer, as it would have the distinctive numerals on the 3,6, and 9 hour markers. Also the hands are completely off, it's probably a datejust.

patek pilot

>>9847160
what a mess

picked up in tokyo for ~$350

>>9846090
>2015
>wearing a watch
you realize how autistic this shit looks right?
just use a phone like a normal person

>>9846098
>>9846324
Well, almost. They are "hand finished" and not completely btw.

Black polishing one single bridge can take a full day, geneva striping a medium sized plate wolud take even a week,and that's before anglage, perlage, engraved writing, dusting...

Also, you have to account material reasearch, caliber developping, degree of complication in the movement, prime material waste, etc...

Just a very, very few watchmakers go into a total hand made process; it's extremely slow and fatigating.

They are so expensive because there is no other way to achive that kind of finishing but under the pacient hands of a true artist and this fellas are dedicated to produce an almost perfect excersice of unchallenged and beautiful engineering.

>Pic related, the unbelievable amount of work put on the swan-neck regulator and hand engraved balance wheel's bridge on my Lange.

Both pieces are less than 6mm long and the engraver spends lmost a whole work day to make the engraving, barely visible in my bad taken pic; this means he makes aroun 25 per month. You do the math.

>>9847204
:^)

>>9847204
>being this stupid
ok m8

>>9847174
your watch is on too tight fatty

>>9847237
I'm expirenced in pricing engineering jobs and to be honest a watches movement is the same, so many man hours required. Also great too see your face around here lawyerfag. You always have some decent oc

>>9847137

I got this one which is really thin and I like it but I really like big watches too :'*

Plus I don't know Alfex, is it any gud?

How can people wear their watches on their wrist bone? It's uncomfortable as fuck.

>>9846255
This.
Also try to make a new thread when the other fucking thread has 404'd. OP is confirmed jelly faggot of the other OP of the DUMB FUCKS watch threads.

>>9847204
Wearing a watch is only autistic if it doesn't fit you

For example:
>A decent looking guy who's just dressed nicely will not look autistic if he's wearing a Seiko SARB
>Don't wear solid gold or two tone unless you're either old or can miraculously pull it off
>Don't wear big ass bulky watches if you have baby wrists
>Wear something that just flat out doesn't suit you at all (i.e your decked out fully studded watch makes you look retarded unless you're a famous rapper. Even then, lol.)

>>9847505
it doesn't fit 99% of you guys
sorry to be the one to tell you

>tfw no watchfu

>>9847237
>that craftsmanship
Downright sexual

Like my Vostok in the summer. I hate sweaty leather bands.

>>9846090
How come OP is such a massive faggot that he won't wait until his other cancer watch thread 404's until he makes a new one?

Also source on this watch.

>>9846901
zeppelin i guess

>>9846901
IWC Portugese, certain variations of Tag Carrera and Zenith El primero.

>>9848027
Closest I could find.

>>9848027
I was wondering the same

>>9847570
Which one is this?

>>9848064
Not him but that's the master ultra thin.
I have a JLC but different model. One of my favorite pieces I own

>>9848078
Damn, that's one pricy watch.
That'll go in the 'maybe one day' file

>>9848027
>>9848061
I doubt it's a real watch based on the subdial layout and complications combined with the physical watch.
Seems to have taken inspiration from
"Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Chronograph GMT Navy SEALs" and JLC compressor lineup in general and Panerai submersible.

What functions does it have ingame?

>>9848130
Shows in-game time and also have an alarm feature which is used by the bezel.

>>9848130

>>9848078
Which do you have I'm looking at a few brands and I like the JLC from what I've seen. Will be my first major watch purchase other than some cheap stuff I've had over the years.

>>9847479

how is your forearm skinnier than your wrist?

I found a cheap watch that goes with my dainty bitch wrists

Did I do good?

>>9848495
w2c hand

>>9848495
No. Looks shit as hell, get a Timex Weekender.

>>9848495
Thanks Mr. skeltal

What is the best Field Watch I can get?

>>9848495
yep, casios are great watches.

now go work out you endomorph

>>9846098
>Having no idea of watches
>Talking shit about swiss watches
Get yourself a iwc, a new patek, a maurice lacroix or a tolex and we'll talk again

>>9848495
>cheap shit from the 70s/10

I have no idea why seiko and casio are still churning out models that look so dated.

see also: every seiko 5

Fuck seiko the watch world would be better off if they disappeared.
Japanese shit...

>>9849443
I have all of those.

Let's talk

>>9849511
Are you perhaps Swiss?

>>9849570
Nah I'm not Swiss but people on 4chan seem to ride seikos dick all the time.
It is what it is. It's a functional watch.
No style points at all though. It's like a Honda or Toyota. Doesn't interest me.

>tfw you get a new watch

>>9849511
>>9849617
Seiko are fine and so are Japanese cars, im not even a weaboo faggot, I despise everything about Japan besides their automotive industry and watch making. It's like purchasing a Nissan Silvia over a bmw m3. Both are 2 door sports cars both will give you about 200kw but one costs 3 times as much and will force you to take a second job if you need anything fixed. You pay for the marketing and false prestige when buying anything high end European

>>9846090
Orient Ray

>>9849657

So the only difference between a Seiko and a A Lange or JLC or Breguet is that you're paying for the marketing and false prestige in the three Swiss ones?

No. If that's what you think you don't know quality.
A Honda Accord is fine but why would you post about it in a car thread? Same with seiko in a watch thread. If that's all you can afford fine but it's not a luxury watch brand and it doesn't pretend to be.

All I'm saying is seiko and the Quartz crisis in the 80s nearly killed off fine watchmaking. There's nothing about it I can appreciate. It's mass produced shit

>>9849657
I agree with the bmw vs. nissan comparison, but I think the top top tier watch brands like patek, jlc, als, etc are more comparable to your lamborghini or ferrari than bmw.

>>9849687
nevertheless some japanese watches are quite nice, and comparable to other quite nice watches. personally I quite like a several of orient's offerings, and there's no reason not to post about them in the watch thread. (we can probably agree there's not much point talking about quartz though)

same goes for something like hamilton watches. they're nice, but not extremely expensive luxury swiss ones.

>Friend has a rolex
>He doesn't wear it
>wat do

>>9849696
Sounds like you want to fuck him in the ass.

>>9849687
The difference in quality between grand seiko and high end Swiss brands is minimal. Japan make in my opinion used to make the worlds best cars for two decades, the expirementing Mazda done with rotary motors and other manufacturers done with turbo chargers is amazing, it's just like what seiko done with Quartz movements. I don't have a hard on for Japan I just respect the innovation they have had in their industries, there products appeal to me as a working class male

>>9849701
>The difference in quality between grand seiko and high end Swiss brands is minimal.

Ok I respect your opinion but clearly we won't be able to have a conversation because I can't possibly reconcile with that sentence. Agree to disagree

>>9849711
High end Swiss brands of the price equivalent. I thought that was obvious

>>9849695
>not much point talking about quartz
:(

>>9849687
If you're buying a JLC rather than a Grand Seiko you're mainly paying for brand and aesthetic in my opinion.
Lange is more comparable to Credor but by Credor it's almost more comparable to Laurent Ferrier or Philippe Dufour. Or high end Patek with the repeaters and stuff.
Look up Hodinkee in-depth reviews of Credor or their visit to the manufacture and you'll see how it is top end quality.
I think that outside the SARB / SARX series and other "higher" end the Seiko watches aren't of notable quality but it also comes down to if you like watches in general or discriminately high end, high quality watches.

Comparing a quartz 50$ Seiko to a Breguet has little point, they're different in all ways but their function.
A 50$ Seiko 5 is quite important even if not exactly the most interesting watch in the world on the other hand. It is the base of the others without all the refinement that makes it luxury.
Seiko is a huge company and they do a lot of things. Their bread and butter can't really be compared to high end swiss stuff but their innovative stuff is Greubel Forsey / GP / Breguet tier or beyond.

>>9849794
This nigger gets it, just like with their cars Japan have used there low levels success to fund their higher end ventures and innovations

>>9849794
There's a whole lot more that goes into the essence of a piece than just the movement alone. I would never spend money on a grand seiko. I can't imagine the regret I would feel walking out of the store having dropped six grand on that thing. Like I've said earlier, no style at all. It functions the way it's supposed to just like most watches but they are no where near the line where beauty and functionality meet. I'm not knocking the technology of the calibres but there more to it than that. I think the finished product is shit. Never seen one that inspires me to open my wallet.

>>9849835
Are you buy any chances Swiss or German? By nationality of ethnicity? I'm not trying to bag you or anything, I respect your opinion.

Anyone know where I can cop a Tank thats fairly similar to the Cartier without being a compete rip-off? So far Seiko seems like a good bet but I havent explored much else...

>>9849835
Since you seem adamant I'll give you a (kind of) TL;DR of my opinion

Seiko below SARX is not really noteworthily good, but if you consider the SARB/X lines to be dogshit quality wise you're just an elitist cunt.

Grand seiko / Credor are amazingly technologically and in the quality of everything from design elements, movement, finishing. If you don't like their rather reserved designs, that's your thing, but it doesn't make the quality of their product any worse.
Seiko brand won't impress many, but that's not the point of them either.

>>9847174
>literally literally reddit the watch

>>9849869
I also don't own a Seiko nor do I plan on buying one.

>>9849858

Orient Grandeur
They've also got a few other square/rectangular watches that are a little more unique.

>>9849880
That is actually pretty sweet, thanks anon. I Should've mentioned, roman numerals are a prerequisite but looks like you read my mind

>>9849857
No I'm neither German not Swiss. The watch I have on right now is around 20k dollars new. For that kind of money it had better look stunning on my wrist. (In my eye, I don't care what others think).
I rarely buy expensive things for myself but when I do it's because I feel I can't be without it.
If I were to go spend 6k on a watch this week the grand seiko wouldn't even be in my top 100. If someone gave it to me id sell it before ever putting it on my wrist

For some reason the Credor Eichi II is more appealing to me than Pateks and Langes. It's so masterful without any pretension

>>9849893
You don't consider GS dials like the snowflake stunning or unique? Not to mention having one of the most mesmerizing smoothest sweep on a watch.

You must crazy. What would your top 10 be just to know if it really deserves to be out of your list

>>9849835
Obviously I'm a pleb but the finish on the Snowflake is incredible, and some of the others aren't bad either. The functionality of the spring drive, or high beat, combined with these unique beautiful styles is definitely the crossing lines you are describing. Naturally many others are far from particularly interesting, but the same can be said of most Swiss.

>>9849893
Pics?

>>9849897
I'm the one who autism'd out over Seiko and if I was to drop 50k I'd rather go for a Lange Saxonia annual calendar and a few more casual everyday ones with the spare.
What do you think about the Laurent Ferrier galet micro-rotor?
The Eichi II reminds me of my 4$ chinkshit. And I like or almost need a full minute track.
But each to his own and I hope you one day will have what you desire Anon.

>>9849946
w2c $4 chinkshit watch?

>>9849983
I went through several dozen bookmarks to find it. Considering I bought it over half a year ago I'm surprised it's still up.
There's a white version that might interest you more.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Unisex-Sports-Watch-Analog-Fabric-Strap-Fashion-Casual-Watches-Steel-Case-Quartz-Wristwatch-Hot-Sale/1688130493.html
I can't say I'd recommend it.
While I haven't owned a weekender I'd assume it's louder than one - I put mine inside my cupboard so it won't keep me up at night.
Strap was a faux PU leather 2$ one from elsewhere.
Here it is with a nylon perlon that's about as soft to the touch as 160 grit sandpaper.

This looks better and I think someone in these threads got one.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Watch-male-genuine-leather-belt-vintage-table-ultra-thin-watches-male-fashion/1318540695.html

>>9850080
Thank you for your effort and info, I appreciate it!

Is Casio calculater watch /fa/?

>>9849938
Ok I'll make my top 10 of pieces that I could personally afford. I'm going to include pieces that I already own as that's the reason I own them. Some would have to be purchased pre-owned of course. . Also, no particular order. And off the top of my head...

Breguet marine big date rose gold
Own this one

JLC reverso duoface 18k pink gold in the original size. One that came out again in 1994. Mine is newer than this same model I'm saying. I own this one.


Ulysses Nardin Maxi Marine rubber bracelet. Stunning in person do not own.

I'm ready for the hate on this one... Breitling Navitimer world with bracelet and off white face. I own this one. Was a gift from the wife it's what I wear to work. The E6B is relevant to my job.

A Lange Cabaret with the blue dial in white gold

VC constantin

JLC master compressor yellow gold

Breguet classique in pink gold with power reserve indicator

Fuck two more...

I'll take the corum admirals cup and the blancpain 50 fathoms. I guess.... Breguet and JLC are my favorite brands atm would probably look for a couple of those instead.

I'm sure I'm missing some great watches. That's top of my head.

>>9850226
>VC constantin

Sorry didn't proof read. The VC malte chrono with the round dial.

>>9850226
Literally didn't know what any of these were. Looked them all up. Some nice looking watches on that list

>>9850209
Yes

>>9850209
i like mine, it gets compliments from other stem majors
probably conventionally /fa/ though, being sort of utilitarian

>>9850457
*probably not

>>9850226
>mfw I knew all of these watches

>>9850226
The Ulysses Nardin and Corum are pretty disgusting, some others are very nice such as the Breguet Marine, but the remainder are rather ordinary. It's just difficult to see how they are particularly beautiful or stunning, or moreso than non-Swiss offerings. To me it just looks like they closer follow the stereotypical gaudy bling look.

>>9849762
I think most people here can appreciate Seiko's high-end quartz (including spring drive). See also: 7a chronographs

Tell me why watches won't become antiquated soon.

Apple watches are quickly coming soon, and what will the purpose of a watch be, then? It has everything you have but better. Not even just apple watches, but smart watches in general.

>>9851283
>basically useless
>2 hour battery life
>not showerproof
>requires an iPhone

>>9850818
That's one of the most embarrassing GIFs I've ever seen

I'm also a man with rather slim wrists. Thankfully I inherited this gold Tissot from my grandfather, which got it for 25 years of service with his company (It has his name engraved on the back). The original strap was blue crocodile... Not so fashionable, but I switched it out for this brown leather one instead.
>>9851283
I don't think you get it man. Things become obsolete, but there will always be an interest for things that are old. Antiques shops don't go extinct, do they? Having a proper watch is a fashion statement more then anything else, at least I look at my watches this way.
If the apple watches proves useful after the 2nd or 3rd gen, I might get one, but until then I'll never wear one of those buggy bastards.

>>9846125
second hour hand, the GMT has a dual hour function, really useful if you travel between timezones a lot.

>>9846216
before dive computers it was a way to measure how long you've dived and give you a good indication on how much air you have in your tank.

friends of mine still use it as a back up when diving or to just show off a 10K+ sports watch

mates selling this to get a Nautilus.

Should I cop?

>>9850286
Do you mean the Overseas Chronograph?

AP and JLC have their versions as they all use a JLC movement.

>>9851397
how much for/condition?

>>9851410
he only got it last year in November, I was with him when he got it. It was a consolation thing as he could get the Patek. Dude collects divers, all he has.

I'm gonna try and Jew him for about 17K. It's in near mint since he hasn't worn it that much. Usually rocking his Rolex or IWC divers

>>9851418
Couldn't get the Patek*

now that he can he needs a quick cash injection.

>>9851418
>17k
Rich boy or wealthy man?
There's a significant difference in how I will judge your character based on the answer.

>>9851409

>>9851433
ahh i beg your pardon I read your original post as maltese cross, which is on the overseas.

That's beautiful piece.

>>9851430
>>There's a significant difference in how I will judge your character based on the answer.
>>thinking I care about your judgment
>>though to be fair I did ask about the watch lol

>>9851283
Holy shit bro! You're right!
They should shut down all the mechanical watch operations right now. Why would anyone want a mechanical watch when you could have a wrist computer... Can you answer a text on your fancy Patek? I didnt think so!

>>9851430
Better answer correctly or this anon may judge you

>>9851397
Did you get that Portugese annual calendar yet?

>>9851460
Technically your ironic shitposting is a valid point for the opposition.

>>9851466
Why have a watch at all? What can it do your phone can't? Just pull your phone out of your pocket.
oh yeah.... Because it's a fashion statement. So in that aspect I don't think smart watches will take over and make mechanical watches obsolete.
I can still buy a beverage in a glass bottle, still buy champagne with a real cork, still buy a book printed on real paper...

>>9846833
that's a very old guide
this one has sizes
RIP bagelsport

>>9849696
buy it from him, suck his dick if needed
Unless he actually knows what a rolex is worth

Can a diver be used as a formal watch ? Like with a suit at funerals, weddings and other events
More specifically Orient Ray or Invicta 8926OB

>>9852041
No

>>9852041
No.
If you frequent /r9k/, maybe.

>>9852049
>>9852054
all right
SARX015 or SARB065 ?

>>9852041

If it's black dial/black bezel/steel bracelet I think it'd be passable but I'd say no to any other combination.

>>9846090
If I had a shitload of money to blow:
Urwerk UR-210
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszvv8Mtqtc

>>9852197
I have one of those, its dope

>>9852266
pics?

>>9852058
As a formal watch? Neither.

>>9852058
I would say the cocktail time is too flashy for a lot of events, and the SARX is an awesome watch but it's not really all that dressy. I'd pick a SARB035 probably but I guess you could get away with any of those options.

What are the best threads of 4chan?
Watch threads
Where are the best watch threads?
/b/
Where are the most knowledgeable watch people?
/fa/

So I come to you, /fa/, on this day, to ask you a very important question. What are the pros and cons of pic related? Basically, I'm trying to decide to cop or not. My budget is <$300 USD

Thoughts?

>>9852318
>/b/
if you like faggot screaming that watches are outdated
>/fa/
heh, try /g/

>>9852336
Oh yeah, you always get that on /b/. I just tell them my eco-drive will still be running in 5 years and their apple watch will be obsolete in 2.

I didn't even know /g/ had watch threads. Just looked and found one. Will check it out. Thanks.

>>9852355
/g/ watch threads are more about technology of the watches(hence the board name...)
/fa/ is more about looks over function
So I guess it depends what you want more from your watch, to be flashy or to be miracles of engineering
/g/ has a watch thread pretty much 24/7

>>9852370
form over function, I think with a set price range like I have I'd have to just assume quality/longevity will be basically the same in a >300 price range, so I'd focus on form. Still, I love watch threads and love reading, learning about them and seeing new watches I haven't seen. I'm glad you told me about /g/ I'll make those part of my regular haunts. Thanks for the tip...

>>9852404
oops, meant <$300 price range

>>9852407
that's where movements come to play
where a cheap vostok amphibia would cost you less than a 100$, and run for the rest of your live
and then a "fashion" watch would cost you hundreds of dollars and only look nice outside, while being dogshit inside
/g/ is about more mechanical watches
/fa/ I would assume is more about quartzes

When am I supposed to use a diver?
For daily use? Or when I go diving?
I never go diving.

>>9852423
>/fa/ I would assume is more about quartzes
Are you very new to these threads as well?

>>9852432
In- or close to water activites.
If you wash your hands or splash liquids around a lot.

>>9852437
don't frequent on /fa/, only came to read some posts while the thread on /g/ was dying out

>>9852442
>In- or close to water activites.
>If you wash your hands or splash liquids around a lot.
So close to nobody should wear divers.
Any modern watch can take "splashing of liquids" and hand washing.

>>9852432
daily beater, any and all water related activities

>>9852318

Con: Will eat batteries much faster than a traditional quartz.

>>9852318
>thewatchery.com

I remember when I was like 15 and got to visit the USA for the first time because my dad wanted to personally buy his $20.000 Girard Perregaux on their store in Brooklyn. I got to know the owner of this company and his son and they were literally like pic related. That was the first time I saw orthodox jews, pretty shocking since they are not common here in Germany. I wonder why.

>>9852318
Yeah I like the threads on /b/ because they move so fast. Sometimes people post really nice stuff in them surprisingly.
Theres always a shit ton of b8 but it's
/b/ that goes with the territory there.

Thoughts on the Pam49 40mm?
Thinking of copping one, but I don't know what strap would go best with it.

>>9852684
So you're saying they'll overcharge the guy

>>9852716
I think it's about as hideous as every other panerai but at least it's not comically large like most panerais tend to be.

>>9852716
how much was it?

This sounds silly, but bear with me.

What kind of watch would you imagine the following person to wear: A CIA agent who specializes in steganography, encryption algorithms, incredibly complex mathematical formulas and theories and is looking to recruit people to the CIA to fight off terrorists using his complex knowledge

pls don't laugh, im srs help

>>9853238
the terrorist casio F91W or whatever it's called
If you want to seriously hack into someones facebook, the calculator one

>>9853238
Probably some quartz, he'd only give a shit about accuracy I'd say.

Don't mention brands in your writing or film or whatever, it's tacky and makes you seem like a hack. Spend more time on your characters than their shit, just say it has whatever characteristics you want it to have to say something about him.

>>9853238
Thank me later when NASA hires you secret spy man

>>9852716
>Daylight Pam
>Full number dial pam

Positively vile
000 and 512 best pams

>>9853238
Caiso cw53
Bulova Precisionist (one of the dressier ones

I agree with >>9853261
If it's a movie, just have the person casually wear it and if it's a book don't bring it up unless the main character is a watch nerd and it's that person who notes on it or some other actually relevant situation.
And no, someone who does differential equations doesn't do it on his casio calculator.

>>9852423
>/fa/ I would assume is more about quartzes

so this is your first time in this thread...?

>>9853291
Would any Rolexes even remotely fitting? I do know some of the James Bond characters had it

>>9852716
Your picture isn't a 049, the 049 has date and cyclops.
048 Is much more panerai aesthetic but if you like the white dial you do.
I'd suggest something more casual even if it can be more dress-y than a huger 44/47mm one it's still not exactly a dress watch and unless you're Bibi you shouldn't pretend it is.
Paneristis tend to obsess over the straps and buy thousands of dollars worth quickly, guess they like making use of the quick change. If you can afford a Panerai, a $300 strap shouldn't bother you.

>>9852041
nah, ive seen people wearing divers at formal events. not the best for those situations, but as long as you don't wear it on your hand, it should look alright.

>>9853326
Fitting for what?
If you want the real james bond watch you're very much out of luck - a 5513 with explorer dial is more likely 6 figures than 5.

cop or not?

>>9853842
not for $70 unless you're in love with it
if you bargain them down to $30-40 then yeah

>>9853872
well actually its about $55 taking into account it's an estimate of my country's currency

>>9853906
It's a shitty $60 watch when brand new.
It's not even worth having used. Just buy a new quartz watch with the money, it'll actually give you the time.

How autism are pocket watches? Can they be at least worn with suits and not look bad? I mean I know you don't have them out all the time but like is that an okay thing to do or what

>>9854638
>How autism are pocket watches? Can they be at least worn with suits and not look bad?
I would find them very, very forced.

>>9854638
If you're a time traveler from the 1800's, yes.

If not, you tell me.

>>9851397
its kind of standard for anything, cop if you can get it for a reasonable/better price than if you were to hit up a ap botique and attempt to haggle there if and only that's what you want

>>9853842
it's junk. I wouldn't pay more than 10 bucks for it

>>9854638
pocket watches are well into the territory of being a dandy. if you're wearing morning dress then go for it, but if you do already wear morning dress you wouldn't be asking probably.

certainly I wouldn't recommend it with a business suit. any timepiece at all is obviously unsuitable with eveningwear

Just copped

>>9855189
mine just came in yesterday.

friend!

>>9855205
hi alex

>>9855211
sorry this isn't alex

>>9853330
>wow nice straps
>i might just get the 49 instead

>>9855211

>>9852423
I'm really new to /fa/ but I've been around /b/ since like 2009. Only started coming to /fa/ for the watch threads a few days ago. Just went to my first watch thread on /g/ today. It's interesting the ways in which they're different.

By the way, I'm totally going to score me a vostok amphibia. That's the next watch on my list. I'm unemployed as of two weeks ago so I can't go apeshit on buying stuff.

Thanks for the info.

>>9852670
thanks. i was afraid of that

>>9855579
>2009
Seems like we've got our hands on a newfag.

>>9846090
not sur how i feel about panerai, i love the simple design, the rugged look

and the embellished movements

but i hate the fact that the brand no longer produces a rugged watch that could take a beating

it's like a modern day range rover....no point

>>9855579
So tell me.


Can you triforce?

>>9855729
Of course I can.
▲
▲▲

I think this is pretty nice.

>>9856377
10/10

>>9856377
>>9856379

heh heh... sorry mate... picture didn't load.

>>9856494
1/10

>>9856511
You're just jealous

>>9856494
2.5 / 10
You can kind of tell the time and it'll likely last several months.
Fails practically everything else.

Asking a question for anybody will will answer

In your opinion, what are the top 5 best looking Rolexes? pls respond

>>9856539
who will answer, sorry.

>>9856532
>You're just jealous
Yes.
You caught me.

>>9856539
5513 Mil
11600 explorer dial
1675 all blue / pepsi
Really faded 1665
6541

>>9856538
It also has Chrono, alarm and glows handsomely in the dark. I've had 5 people complementing it since I bought this last month. So that.

How do you guys buff out small scuffs/scratches on the lug/case body?

Which is the best colorway to get for the Seiko 5, blue or black? I plan to have it as my casual watch, won't be for any dressy occasions. I plan to buy a few different NATO straps for it, too.

>>9856539
Most Rolexes are very nice, but most Rolexes are also extremely predictable.
There are, however, tons of nice ones out there and finding them is easy.

That said, the vintage Rolex game is brutally unforgiving and turns a lot of collectors off Rolex altogether.

Just avoid the following:
- "new" Rolexes. They are dentistcore as fuck. So avoid anything with a Maxi-dial or a ceramic bezel, or the the new fat-lugged cases
- two-tone anything. There's no way around it, it will always say "I couldn't afford solid gold".
- 34mm pieces. They are simply too small for today's standards. (I'm not advocating a 45mm Breitling, but Air Kings, OP's, OP Dates, etc are visibly much, much smaller than even the 36mm Datejusts) Wear one and be prepared to tell people it's your dad's watch, because otherwise people will assume you're wearing a woman's watch, while other Rolex collectors will know exactly how low your cost ceiling is. If you can't afford anything bigger than 34mm in Rolex, try another brand like Omega or vintage Heuer (pre-TAG, of course).

A safe bet would be any 'professional' piece from the 1970's. (Sub, SD, Exp, ExpII, etc) They look good and prices are still reasonable.

>>9856611
Steel wool for brushed surfaces. Nevr-dull wadding on polished surfaces. Polywatch for plexi crystals.

>>9856667
>Steel wool for brushed surfaces
Do this and you definitely will not fuck your watch up even more.

>>9856682
Steel wool works, but a Scotch-brite pad is better. You take a little square of it and glue it to the eraser end of a pencil. A little masking tape on the watch to protect the polished surfaces and go in slow strokes with the direction of the brushing. Works like a charm.

Wait...did you think anon meant to just take a pad of steel wool and start scrubbing?

>>9856659
>avoid maxi dials
>Implying there's anything wrong with a 551X maxi dial
If you mean "avoid anything past 2011" or "maxi case" I wholeheartedly agree besides that I personally find the 11600 nice even with the rehaut engraving.

looking for a cheap af poor mans watch and found this site? it looks legit, is it worth picking one up while they're on offer? thelibertyexperiment.co.uk

My watch in a Canadian Digital camo strap

>>9856846
Shit, left my /k/ trip code on..

driving, winter casual, formal, summer causal, some shit I bought

they all shitty tbh but heh

>>9856858
>those straps

Alright, buddy.

>>9856858
I agree with previous poster.
Also where'd you get that crownguard-less pam homage?

>>9856869
the chrono's strap is a Gulf Racing Nato so it fits the kind of aesthetic I want to achieve while driving
the mvmt's is a black metal strap, don't see anything wrong with it but okay
the homage's it's his original, I am yet to find decent one to replace it with, suggest me something pls
the komono's is shitty, I am also looking for a replacement, I wanted an all black or camel with black buckles but I can't find one also.
the other one, just heh, I haven't worn that watch in two years

>>9856879
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/47mm-Sapphire-Glass-Sandwich-Dial-Hand-Winding-Swan-Neck-6497-Mens-Watch-BW0802-/271701793266?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f42b059f2

what do you think?

>>9856918
>>9856858 here, I had the komono in the pic above for 2 days, it is an okay watch but it is also too light and that gives the impression of being flimsy, I'd go with an MVMT as it costs roughly the same

>>9856914
also I forgot to say, the komono is a Basquiat x Komono Winston, I bought it for the little basquiat crown inside the dial and now I want a more formal band
For the homage I plan to replace the crystal and the strap

>>9856667
Cheers anon. I knew about Polywatch, but not about Nevr-Dull. Going to look into getting some now.

My Piaget dress watch

>>9846415
Final bump; ends later today!

>>9856846
Post watch plox

>>9856494
I'm not a fan of luminox, but that's actually nice looking. Nicest looking luminox I've seen.

>>9856858
You have my taste

>>9857155
>What time is it?
fuck if I know

Got this used.. You guys think it has any worth? Couldnt find anything online

Front

>>9856858
FAKE PANERAI GTFO

>>9858233
Looks like an AP Royal Oak with end-stage pancreatic cancer.

It's a "GM" which means it's some freebie thing that companies gave to employees who got their ten years of service in. Worth next to nothing.

>>9858233
>100000KM
kek

>>9858128
Lol, Yeah basically, but it a dress watch so I rarely where it, and when I do I'm not too concerned with time.

>>9858458
It's worth more than that. Just the swiss made label makes it worth something.

>>9858458
I've got an Allstate watch that was handed out to employees for acheiving goals. Never worn it, it still has the protective stickers. It's just in my collection.

>>9858221
>>9858233
I don't know what it's worth, but it's swiss made, so that's cool. Just wear it and enjoy it.

>>9858720
It's a garbage watch, but that's ok when the Swiss do it. Thanks mountain jews!

>>9858813
I was going to say the Swiss don't make garbage watches, then my brain started rattling off exceptions. Oh well, I don't know how you can tell that particular watch is garbage. It looks good to me. Certainly better looking than a lot of watches I see in these threads. I'm sure anon got it for a good price. I'd just wear it and not worry about it's value.

>>9846090
GOAT watch

>>9851381
My dad had an old seastar. I remember he always wore it for years and then it finally broke. I think the seals went on it and it got water inside. I always wanted to find him a new one, but I could never find one as simple and similar. That one is really nice. Congrats.

>>9846105
this guy reposted my picture what a homo

>>9859011

>>9859145
>tfw ulysse nardin cloisonne watches are so expensive

Why God, WHY?

are rotary slide rules /fa/?

>>9859161
>>9859161
Their US headquarters is in a neighboring town where I live. They have a boutique at the mall near my house as well. I went in there just looking and I saw some beautiful pieces, looked for the goat watch for keks but it wasn't there. Anyway both employees of
Course were wearing a Nardin.
The one the male employee had on was 24 grand.
So my question is this... Do you think these people get insane discounts or is it just a piece they wear while at work but can't take home??... Although that wouldn't make much sense because they don't sell pre-owned shit.
Got me thinking about how much of a discount you would need to get for a boutique employee to be able to afford a 24 thousand dollar watch.
Anyone know the answer to this?

>>9859320
Wouldn't be surprised if they either really did own them or are just allowed to wear them so they're basically walking advertisements.

>>9859320
"This shit hasn't sold for two years and is going out of stock, wear it while working"
The guy who knows a guy who works for Delma said he got like a 70% discount.

>>9859766
That would make sense yeah. The one this dude was wearing was still in a display case though. Currently for sale. Kinda made me want to take a couple months off work and go work for Patek and then quit

>>9859320
Apple's giving a 50% discount on the apple watch to all apple employee's. So possibly something similar with other retailers

Thoughts on this watch? Buy or not?

http://www.amazon.com/GENUINE-SEIKO-Watch-Classic-Male/dp/B00IGAWGC6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431926893&sr=8-1&keywords=SGEG93P1

>>9859320
>>9859718
>>9859766
>>9859784
>>9859802
I'm actually friend of several agents working in the boutiques; they don't own the pieces, and they won't enjoy a good discount on one unless they have been working to the same luxury group (Richmont, Swatch, Festina, LVMH, etc...) for at least two or three years.

The watches they wear are for advertising and get stored in the boutique safe before the day ends every day.

Two concrete examples of this:

I've known Jerome Lambert (Montblanc current CEO and JLC former CEO) for almost a decade now. He normally assists to the watch fairs and there he offers a dinner in wich he entertains some of the best known local collectors (and me, obviously).

If I don't mess up the dates, I think, at the dinner held in 2011 fair (when he was till directing JLC) he was wearing a very complicated Reverso, The Grand Complication À Triptyque (pic related) I ask him if it belonged to him and he answered he wouldn't be able to afford it but he was in fact trying to sell it (the last of the 75 pieces edition) to another guest at the dinner, reason he brought it from Switzerland.

On another ocassion, I was invited to a party held by AP when they launched a collaboration to fund new artistis in Lationamerica, starting with MACO in Mexico. The party was awesome but when the guests left I managed to stay to the afterparty. Then the light went on and a couple of gentleman passed with a portatil safe (the kind they have in Vegas) and collected all the watches the agents were wearing during the event (for a moment they even tried to collect mine, lol). Later, we stayed partying until like 6 a.m.

All the watches in question weren't theirs.

If Apple can offer such discount is because the iShit is shit and even they know it in secret.

>>9856846

Superior watch and camouflage coming through.

>>9860418
Cool story anon thanks that answers my question pretty well. I figured it was too expensive to afford on a boutique reps salary but of course you can't have them not wearing a watch at all or even worse something other than what you're selling.

>>9860418
>pic related
>image didn't load
>fuckme

>>9860439
Just imagine the idea of entering this luxurious boutiques to buy a watch and the people attending you is wearing a G-Shock or even worse, an entry-level piece from a competition brand. It simply can't be.

>>9860440
hey my dad has that exact watch!
very neat

>>9860629
As much as I would like to believe you, I really need to see a timestamp.

>>9860418
>CEO
>wouldn't be able to afford it
Heh, interesting.
What watch were you wearing that they tried to collect? An AP?

>>9860369
"poor man's sarb035". Pretty dope.

>>9860873
Well, it is a 750K usd watch afterall. He probably had the money, but wasn't in the position to spend that much on a single watch.

Yes, I was wearing my AP Millenary 4101, one of my favorite pieces.
>pic related, my watch

>>9860909
Dope
R U rich

Yuuji (left) - Casio G-shock DW5600

Asako (right) - Suunto Core

Sorry for my /a/utism, I like to spot watches in my anime

>>9860909

Nice. I like the style of the Millenary line so much more than the RO/Offshore lines. I think I like the Jules Audemars the most though.

>>9849629
jelly as fuck

>>9853330
w2c eagle buckle

Someone made a new thread.
>>9861351

>>9861461
>fuck the watches general threads edition

>>9861461
>>9861541
boycott
go >>9861513

>>9861461
>>9861543

This thread hasn't even hit the reply or image cap yet you idiots.

>>9861294
They're custom and comically large.

>>9861680
True. But the faggot OP did the same thing to the last "Watches general" bullshit thread.

>>9861018
I too enjoy more the Jules Audemars family more than the RO, but this Millenary is breathtaking. It was my first AP actually.

>>9861541
>>9861543
>>9861680
>>9861755
Tha multiple thread is indeed funny, but there five watch threads right now. That's too much. lol

>>9861018 #
I too enjoy more the Jules Audemars family more than the RO, but this Millenary is breathtaking. It was my first AP actually.

>>9861541 #
>>9861543 #
>>9861680 #
>>9861755 #
Tha multiple thread is indeed funny, but there five watch threads right now. That's too much. lol

Is this too much of a sports watch to be worn with a suit

>>9862650
Unless an extremely casual suit, yes.
If it's not really important you could get away with it.

>>9862650
It is indeed too sporty, but that's not all; I think I have never seen a black metal watch matching well with a suit. Unless you don't have any other watches you should try something else.

>>9862650
Disclaimer: I'm not the person to answer this, because I'm about as /fa/ as a can of ham and beans but I'd rock that watch with a suit. But since you're asking a serious question, you're better off listening to everyone else and not me. I think it looks fine, though.

>>9855189

Is the F-105 close enough?

I was given this Movado as a graduation present from my girlfriend's father. I've seen a lot of shit talked about Movado on the internet, but I don't have any complaints about this model. The links are solid, the lume is bright, the crown is nice and smooth to screw in with minimal pressure, and I've never owned a chronograph before.

That said I think it's still crazy to pay the $1000+ retail price for a quartz watch.

>>9846331

Everytime I hold or wear my rolex (like pictured), I get a sense of how well-made it is. It's cool as hell.

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/10-things-know-rolex-makes-watches/

You could get that with another high quality watch, but not with any sort of fake.

>>9847570
nice JLC

>>9848256
JLC is the watchmaker's watch brand. Rather famously, people who work for Patek Phillipe often wear JLCs and JLC provided movements for Patek back in the day.

Mine (not my pic though)

>>9863888
why are you on fa then?

>>9850209
Unless you're a nerd or hipster.

>>9852029
Bagelsport is not kill. Check aliexpress, search for "bagel"

>>9863843
Lawyer, may I ask some watch questions next watch thread on fa?

I'll start with one. I like the look of blue hands on a nice watch, with blue markers even more (it's a little weird, I know). With that in mind, which watch from $3,500 to $62,000 would you pick with this dial/hands? Also, what do you think of the Breguet Marine, Cartier du Cle, Omega deville white gold or platinum or a platinum Rolex Day Date 40 (the new one)?
Durability would be nice, but whatever the lawyer picks I will look closely at, thanks.

>>9862650
undoubtedly

Rate my Seiko

it was a hundred bucks on Amazon, my girlfriend bought it for our anniversary.

>>9865614
This is my old watch, a Relic. Preddy reliable, it went through hell and back with me and still works.

Anyway, I'm joining the US Coast Guard soon, and I'll be needing a new watch that has to fit an annoying specific criteria. It was recommended that I buy a G-Shock, but goddamn I hate everything digital when it comes to watches, I don't know why. It needs to be black(face can be dark grey), be suitable for occasional submersion in water for swimming(I'm not a diver, so it'll never see depths more than 10 feet or so), and preferably be made out of stainless steel so I don't have to worry about rust or degradation. Any suggestions in the <$200usd price range?

Other than the fact that I like them, I'm not terribly knowledgeable about watches, so I figure you'd be able to push me in the right direction.

>>9865654
So far after a cursory Amazon search, I've come across these three which catch my fancy. Are they good for the money? Are there better options?

http://www.amazon.com/Invicta-6986-Diver-Collection-Chronograph/dp/B003MYR658/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1432011809&sr=8-19&keywords=divers+watch

http://www.amazon.com/Invicta-14785-Analog-Display-Quartz/dp/B00H31LAT4/ref=sr_1_45?ie=UTF8&qid=1432011854&sr=8-45&keywords=divers+watch

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FVX1S5W?psc=1

>>9865663

Those are all shit. Casio/Citizen/Seiko/Timex nothing else. Also does it absolutely need to be black PVD coated or is that just something you want? Cheap watches with PVD coatings are prone to wearing off quickly even something from Seiko or Citizen can wear quickly.

>>9865678
It 100% NEEDS to be black, although metal leather or rubber is still open for discussion. I personally tend to prefer metal because of the latch vs a rubber/leather buckle setup, and because it's quite a bit more durable.

New thread, this one's dead.
>>9865705

>>9852197
grody

>>9865614
Looks pretty nice :)