watch thread /wt/

[Anonymous No.16011901]

sharp elbows edition

This thread is about the appreciation of watches and their design, their history, and the engineering and materials that are required to make a functioning timepiece.

Guides:
> Poorfag guide: https://m.imgur.com/a/NFMXDuK
> Watch essentials 102: https://pastebin.com/Rc77hhXV (embed)
> Purchasing used watches: https://pastebin.com/f44aJKy2 (embed)
> Purchasing straps: https://pastebin.com/SwRysprE (embed)

Should I buy this MVMT / DW / "minimalist" fashion watch?
> https://imgur.com/a/6CNO8

Should I buy this Armani / Michael Kors / mall watch?
> https://imgur.com/a/Sw1FsAn

"Suggest a watch for me."
> Your budget
> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
> Wrist size or desired watch size

Last thread >>16009324

[Anonymous No.16011908]

>>16011901
>42mm and 13.7mm thicc
sigh

[Anonymous No.16011914]

>>16011908
42mm?!?!
How do they keep fucking up so badly?

[Anonymous No.16011920]

>>16011914
yeah 42mm
source: https://wornandwound.com/introducing-the-seiko-presage-sharp-edge-gmt/
>How do they keep fucking up so badly?
a question for the ages anon.

[Anonymous No.16011923]

>>16011920
I also just noticed the subdial is a date and not small seconds. That's pretty lame as well.

[Anonymous No.16011927]

>>16011908
>>16011914
Aren't Japanese men all built like 13 year old boys ?
Do they like big watches because it makes them feel even smaller and more dainty like girls wearing men's T-shirts ?

[Anonymous No.16011933]

>>16011901
Looks like a mall watch sorry dude.
>>16011908
>>16011914
Size is fine.

[Anonymous No.16011934]

what's your comfy price? not talking what you can afford but what you would be comfy with wearing day to day. i think for me it's 2000€, anything above that I'd start getting paranoid

[Anonymous No.16011942]

>>16011934
2k probably, sounds about right for a nice watch without being a criminal/politician/youtuber. Obviously a G-Shock or whatever for changing oil and chopping wood.

[Anonymous No.16011947]

Nippon

[Anonymous No.16011951]

>>16011934
People like to use percentages, like "5% of your total liquid wealth".
But oddly enough the more money you have the higher the % of your total wealth you can afford to put into a watch.
That's because basic necessities like food still cost the same whether you're wealthy or not.

[Anonymous No.16011952]

Opinions on this watch? I feel like it's underrated for it's price

[Anonymous No.16011953]

>>16011947
BTFO
900€.
True GMT.
Better Movement.

[Anonymous No.16011957]

>>16011952
>Go to Diver below 200$ before the Kamasu in every watch list video
>Underrated

[Anonymous No.16011959]

>>16011951
tfw 90% of your wealth is in watches
around 2k would be what I'm comfortable wearing about tho.

[Anonymous No.16011960]

how tough are timex's shock watches? g-shock level or nah?

[Anonymous No.16011962]

>>16011927
Huge watches are the fashion trend in asia, see g-shock.

[Anonymous No.16011964]

>>16011952
It's worth spending the extra money for the kamasu.

[Anonymous No.16011972]

>>16011960
The timex Ironman endure 30 and Atlantis 100 are both pretty durable, other models may or may not be tough.

[Anonymous No.16011988]

I stored some leather straps away and now there are small bugs living in them

what do? there is some mold as well

[Anonymous No.16012003]

>>16011988
Boil them

[Anonymous No.16012011]

>>16011972
This model of Atlantis is the other good one

[Anonymous No.16012061]

>>16011988
Were they really that expensive that bug infested moldy straps are worth trying to save ?

[Anonymous No.16012063]

>Week 3 of radio silence from the service center after delivering them my watch for warranty work.
Does it usually take this long? I'm kind of new to this service thing.

[Anonymous No.16012081]

>>16012063
Probably, it's even worse than usual with covid. What brands service center?

[Anonymous No.16012082]

>>16012063
>week 3
there was an anon here with a tag heuer that took almost a whole year to be serviced

my seiko took about 2 months for service centre

[Anonymous No.16012156]

>>16012081
Swatch group (Certina)
>>16012082
Should have just paid for an independent watchmaker

[Anonymous No.16012163]

>>16012011
the only good atlantis were the original ones. They were actually build very well, even for a timex.

[Anonymous No.16012212]

>>16012156
>swatch group
Should be pretty quick turnaround

[Anonymous No.16012227]

>>16011927
>Aren't Japanese men all built like 13 year old boys ?
no. quit getting all your conceptions of Japan from cartoons

[Anonymous No.16012229]

>>16012227
That average wrist circumference in japan is 6 inches even.

[Anonymous No.16012241]

>>16012229
sauce

[Anonymous No.16012248]

>>16011988
put them in the freezer or boil them or put them in rubbing alcohol, whatever the leather may survive, do your own research

[Anonymous No.16012259]

>>16011914
>42mm?!?!
>How do they keep fucking up so badly?
The lugs are short and slope down quite sharply.
40mm vs 42mm is nothing.

[Anonymous No.16012275]

>>16012259
It's based on a 6r movement, they didn't need to make it bigger than the non gmt version. All the comments on articles about it are also complaining about the size.
It's also super thick but they still put a display caseback on it, they could have save half a mm or more by dropping it.

[Anonymous No.16012281]

>>16012275
I agree about the thickness. I'm not a wristlet so 42mm doesn't bother me but needless adding thickness for a display case to show an industrially-finished movement is intolerable.

Omega's particularly bad about this. Their physical movements are not especially thick, but their most recent pieces are all thick as fuck.

[Anonymous No.16012292]

>>16011934
My father gifted me a seamaster when I was 21. It took almost seven years before I was able to wear it. In the meantime, I bought a 2000 euros Oris that I wear almost everyday.
I realize It was mostly due to age, as I can wear the omega comfortably today.

[Anonymous No.16012328]

>>16011934
Got rid of my Sub partly because I didn't feel comfy wearing it in places I don't know and it's so recognisable as something expensive. Bought a Semenmaster again and wear that without hesitation, as it's seen as second rate by people that recognise watches, whether that's because they're watch autists or streetpunks planning to steal it.

[Anonymous No.16012332]

>>16011693
>Poor water resistance (at least with the famous Monaco models)
Can they really be worse than any other old chronograph?

[Anonymous No.16012336]

>>16012227
their male BMI is lower than most countries female BMI

[Anonymous No.16012341]

>>16012328
This is why I got a quartz Breitling, no one has any clue what it is, and it just looks like a regular mall military watch from 20 years ago.

[Anonymous No.16012356]

>>16011964
Is the kamasu that much different I was originally going to get a mako ii (in picture)

[Anonymous No.16012359]

>>16012341
Been approached by punks before asking for the time, don't really feel like getting jumped over a watch.

[Anonymous No.16012364]

The kamasus bezel looks so thin and large. I keeping wanting a Seiko 5 instead, and back and forth

[Anonymous No.16012400]

I really like the new Triton but it is only the larger side of the spectrum.

[Anonymous No.16012407]

>>16012356
kamasu is basically mako III

[Anonymous No.16012411]

Left or right?

[Anonymous No.16012415]

>>16012411
Left

[Anonymous No.16012419]

>>16012411
The one without cut numerals lmfaoooooooo.

[Anonymous No.16012422]

>>16012411
left looks like a derp face and the right is boring grandpa watch

get a gshock casioak instead

[Anonymous No.16012425]

>tfw still can't find a Chinese titanium kit on Aliexpress that delivers to my country
This is really depressing.

[Anonymous No.16012446]

What is wrong with cut numerals?

[Anonymous No.16012448]

>>16012446
Nothing. Ignore the single autistic hater who has the aesthetic appreciation of a potato.

[Anonymous No.16012455]

>>16012411
Left. That is the best version of the 1815 Chrono.

[Anonymous No.16012460]

>>16012425
whats your country?

[Anonymous No.16012464]

>>16012364
honestly i think the new 2020 seiko5 sports looks slightly better. But the stats amd price of the kamasu is too good. The 5kx in comparison just feels very gimped

[Anonymous No.16012465]

I don't have a watch, I'm looking for one right now. Can the GA-2000 be worn with smart clothes? Button ups and suits?
I live in a shitty market so no Casio Duro, no Orient Mako, basically there's none of the good watches recommended in the Poorfag guide.

Thanks.

[Anonymous No.16012470]

>>16012465
>Can the GA-2000 be worn with smart clothes? Button ups and suits
the ga2000 are huge, like 50mm
even for a watch lover i think its too much, it'll look geeky and you can forget about it sliding under any cuffs
a square or the casioak is better
>basically there's none of the good watches recommended in the Poorfag guide.
do you have access to ebay or aliexpress? lots of good low price watches there
and im pretty sure san martin/steeldive/vostok/the dozens of other microbrands will ship to you. Not sure how updated the poorfag guide is

[Anonymous No.16012471]

>>16012460
Poland, I tried Netherlands too, I don't think the EU works at all.

[Anonymous No.16012473]

>>16012465
No, it is too big and thick, and has a very technological look. The only G-Shocks you could get away with wearing with "business casual" type clothing would be either the Casioak or the 5600 square, and even then, just barely and not in all-black coloration.
Also Citizen makes a lot of decent quartz casual watches that can be had for a low price, and they are a global company you can find in any mall. I am sure there is one you can use.

[Anonymous No.16012475]

>>16012281
is it true the railmaster is thicker than a train track?

[Anonymous No.16012486]

>>16012465
sure, or get a casio a168

[Anonymous No.16012490]

>>16012465
What about an Edifice?

[Anonymous No.16012497]

>>16012464
I'm right there with you. This /wt/ really has me convinced to go Orient, the sapphire magic glass is the cherry on top - but I just don't like how they look.
But I also don't like that the Seiko is a Submariner ripoff- erm /homage/ no homo. What a stupid ass term, homage. It's a copy. It's like Ford stealing aston martins front grille and headlight styling.

[Anonymous No.16012516]

>>16012411
A Saxonia model instead.

[Anonymous No.16012522]

>>16011908
>>16011914
>>16011920
I would guess that they wanted to keep the dial size the same as the regular model, so they the made the case larger for the GMT bezel instead of making the dial smaller to fit in the same size. This would have been fine if the regular sharp edged series was a more sensible 38mm, but since the regular model is 40mm, this results in a silly 42mm case on the GMT version.

[Anonymous No.16012525]

>>16012490
There are a few Edifice watches for sale here but they seem to be targeted to third world markets because I've looked for reviews from Europe or the US and there are none. >>16012473
Citizen is present here but their more reasonable priced watches (around the same price as the ga-2000) seem to be targeted for the Third World as there are no reviews from the US or Europe, so I'll pass them.

[Anonymous No.16012528]

poorfag here, got me a seiko 5 the other day, looks real sleek, 38mm so it fits my small wrists like a glove

[Anonymous No.16012530]

>>16012525
Are you not in a third world country? If you can only get third world watches where you are, you might as well just accept it.

[Anonymous No.16012531]

>>16012516
I prefer the stylized arabic numerals.

[Anonymous No.16012532]

>>16012525
I don't know what you're looking for, a cheap watch that's not made for poor people? LMFAO. Either get out of your shithole and become a normal person or accept that you'll get subpar shit for the lowest form of cattle in all aspects of life from food to electronics to entertainment to everything.

[Anonymous No.16012542]

>>16012528
Wear it in good health

[Anonymous No.16012544]

>>16012530
>>16012532
Dude I just want something that it's also sold in the civilized world. Is the Edifice EFV-540 a good choice?

[Anonymous No.16012545]

I'm becoming a tad uncomfortable with all the poorfags around these days. Can /g/ just resurrect its own watch thread? Then we can have an actual high end /wt/ and a "just buy a G-shock" /wt/.

[Anonymous No.16012547]

>>16012528
looks nice

[Anonymous No.16012552]

>>16012544
hes that brazillian shitposter, ignore him
>Edifice EFV-540
looks nice enough and i like that the subdials have plenty of space to breathe
just make sure its not too big yada yada

[Anonymous No.16012559]

>>16012544
Why don't you post an example of one of these watches that doesn't have a review? A lot of decent watches have no reviews. You can get a Pulsar or something, those are decent.

[Anonymous No.16012560]

>>16012544
Edifice is literally made for Indian street food kiosk owners to show off at the cow dung market.

[Anonymous No.16012562]

>>16012525
I don't understand the problem you're having. If you are in Poland you should be able to order whatever watch you want from an online store that ships to the EU. You just have to look up reviews of models you are interested in from elsewhere or ask here about them. In general any Casio Edifice or Citizen should be fine quality wise, just don't pick an ugly one.

>>16012560
The hell are you on about? Casio sells their Edifice line world-wide, lots of people buy them in North America, for instance.

[Anonymous No.16012571]

>>16012562
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btxwx2fibLQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFGaB0Uj4Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hWMt__cT6s

[Anonymous No.16012576]

>>16012571
Yes, watches that are sold world wide are also available in India, what's your point? I could just as easily start posting dozens of reviews from the US or Europe too. That's what available world wide means.

[Anonymous No.16012590]

>>16012545
cope rolex cuck

[Anonymous No.16012594]

>>16012571
I'm in Singapore and theres literally Edifices for sale at the mall 10 mins away. In the same mall theres an AD with all the usual luxury rolex omega chopard GP watches on sale too. Maybe you're thinking of certain regional only O. tristars or whatever, but those arent even bad watches at all and I own one

[Anonymous No.16012595]

Does anyone have a photo of the SUR375 dial from another angle. I wanna know if the brown is really that dull IRL.

[Anonymous No.16012603]

Anybody got some info on pic related? Can't seem to find anything on it

[Anonymous No.16012609]

>>16012594
>>I'm in Singapore and theres literally Edifices for sale at the mall 10 mins away.
My point exactly.

[Anonymous No.16012615]

>>16012603
a sterile homage of the eterna kontiki?

>>16012609
not sure what even is "your point" but you might want to look up the GDP per capita of singapore

[Anonymous No.16012622]

>>16012603
I recognize that case. That is a Seiko mod, using the SNK809 bead blasted case, and aftermarket hands and dial. The dial is modeled after the Eterna Kontiki. You’ll find the Kontiki dial from the Yobokies mod store, most likely. Take a look at Dagaz too, you’ll find something close or similar.

[Anonymous No.16012635]

turn your tool into a toy in 9 easy steps
>SKX013 case
>NH36 mouvement
>oversized triple gasket crown
>no date sterile sub dial
>modded chapter ring so it does not have stupid cutout at 3 o'clock
>rounded hands
>double dome colourless sapphire crystal
>coin edge bezel with aluminium insert because it gets a cool patina and ceramic looks like shit
>shark mesh bracelet
Was obviously going for a submariner aesthetic but a bit more playful - the mercedes and snowflake hands just are too predictable.
How you like my shitter?

[Anonymous No.16012636]

>>16012615
I love when you people think that having money makes you human it's really fucking funny.

[Anonymous No.16012639]

turn your tool into a toy in 9 easy steps
>SKX013 case
>NH36 mouvement
>oversized triple gasket crown
>no date sterile sub dial
>modded chapter ring so it does not have stupid cutout at 3 o'clock
>rounded hands
>double dome colourless sapphire crystal
>coin edge bezel with aluminium insert because it gets a cool patina and ceramic looks like shit
>shark mesh bracelet
Was obviously going for a submariner aesthetic but a bit more playful - the mercedes and snowflake hands just are too predictable.
How you like my shitter?

[Anonymous No.16012640]

>>16012635
very nice pic, i like it!

[Anonymous No.16012644]

>>16012615
>>16012622
Appreciate it. Quite honestly I think the hommage colour way looks nicer than the original's polished insert.

[Anonymous No.16012645]

>>16012639
What the fuck this is the ugliest shit in the world.

[Anonymous No.16012647]

>>16012640
Yeah sorry I'm a tardo posted it again

[Anonymous No.16012651]

>>16012645
You say that but you couldn't even see the reflection of my face in the cristal so I'm not sure I can trust your judgement

[Anonymous No.16012652]

>>16012639
Looks bland mah boy

[Anonymous No.16012658]

>>16012644
yea and i think the hands are nicer too. The case works surprisingly well and gives it a more toolish appearance.

Eterna does have these without the polished inserts but its like navy/white only

theres also a handwinding Shanghai homage of the kontiki for only $50

[Anonymous No.16012670]

>>16012652
Mission accomplished then I guess. Modded it a few years ago and I'm looking at having another go at it. What dial/ hands do you think could look better? I kinda like pic related but hate the 3rd party logo and loathe homages that are too literal

[Anonymous No.16012674]

>>16012639
2sterile4me and i really dont like the hands or the done-to-death sub dial but i can see what you mean by toy-like

[Anonymous No.16012697]

https://youtube.com/channel/UC9ODCn8xr37krmph2pWkXFA
if you like watchfinder's macro shots but hate his voice, this channel is for you

[Anonymous No.16012706]

>>16012670
It’s the hands that ruin it. They’re too fat for the dial. If you were able to find a “Maxi” dial with oversized dots and bars everything would come together. Take a look at the Yema Superman Maxi II for reference. Otherwise, try a different handset

[Anonymous No.16012708]

>>16012697
i dont hate his voice i hate his fucking shilling and pompous language

[Anonymous No.16012721]

>its another black watch
>its another white watch
>oh is that brow--nope, its black

why are you so scared of colour, anon?
Tell me. I wont judge.

[Anonymous No.16012732]

>>16012721
I actually need more black and blue watches

[Anonymous No.16012748]

>>16012706
You're saying the hands are too fat and oversized dots would look better on my mod here >>16012639 ? If so I agree. I should look into getting so glue on lume dots perhaps. Anybody knows a good place to source those?

[Anonymous No.16012758]

>>16011908
>>16011914
>>16011920
Say what you want about size, local jumping hours at 1400 is pretty sick

[Anonymous No.16012767]

>>16012748
You could try out lume dots, but I personally think that is too easy to screw up. If just one of the dots is slightly out of place, it screws up the rest of the dial. Try hunting around for a different dial.

[Anonymous No.16012769]

>>16012758
>ocal jumping hours at 1400 is pretty sick
???

[Anonymous No.16012772]

>>16011947
>43mm

[Anonymous No.16012775]

>>16012732
>#1 most popular """colour"""
>#3 most popular colour

oh no you dont

do you have a pink watch? I bet you dont. So why not pink? Not just one. Life is for living. How about 3, three of these absolute beauties?

[Anonymous No.16012776]

my autism refuses to allow me to get any diver that isn't a blancpain or a rolex because they were the "first"

[Anonymous No.16012778]

>>16012775
>do you have a pink watch? I bet you dont.
I actually do, retard

[Anonymous No.16012781]

>>16012778
post it

[Anonymous No.16012782]

>>16012778
pics

[Anonymous No.16012794]

>>16012776
Fascinating.

[Anonymous No.16012802]

Can someone please give me a basic rundown of the difference between "Zaratsu" polishing and whatever other polishing techniques a standard mid-tier luxury watchmaker like Rolex employs?

A few points on how the Zaratsu method differs from the other method, please. I know you have to train for a few years to learn how to do Zaratsu. But what is the actual technique and how is it different than the other technique?

[Anonymous No.16012810]

>>16012776
the first wristwatch for men is either a Cartier or a GP, so what now?

[Anonymous No.16012813]

>>16012810
Rolex is for men, Cartier is gay

[Anonymous No.16012821]

>>16012813
>Rolex is for men
yes i'd love to wear the same watch as a bunch of greasy overweight boomers with attitude problems, thank you very much

[Anonymous No.16012823]

>>16012821
That's peak masculinity.

[Anonymous No.16012829]

To the anon I spoke to recently about G-Shock bezels from tiktox.com I can confirm that they are legit, the guy even sent it by first class so fuck knows how little money he makes.
Also, the paint in the letters is hard work to remove, very stubborn stuff. This is step one of a small mod, I'll probably paint the letters red at some point.

[Anonymous No.16012841]

>>16012802
Zaratsu is the folding of a watch bracelet over 1,000 times to give it unparalleled strength. It was created in Japan by bushido experts, later evolved into the zaratsu martial arts, and finally adapted into watchmaking.

“Zaratsu” actually refers to the German polishing machines acquired in the 50s from Sallaz Bros. The German “sallaz” is phonetically pronounced “zarats”. The Japanese picked this up, hence “zaratsu”. This polishing machine uses a high speed polishing disc, mounted vertically, where the craftsman typically holds the metal pieces (hands, case, etc.) on the side. This is the typical polishing technique used all over the world by jewelers, gunsmiths, and steel buttplug manufacturers. Japanese bushido zaratsu martial arts technique requires the warrior to hold the metal piece to the FRONT of the rotating polishing disc. This gives a uniform and even finish, but this is really goddamn hard to do. Typically, the craftsman needs several years of experience and training to apply zaratsu polishing on sellable pieces

[Anonymous No.16012849]

First for the best japanese watchmaker

[Anonymous No.16012863]

>>16012849
They make very blurry watches, doesn't inspire much confidence.

[Anonymous No.16012867]

>>16012863
So much zaratsu polishing was used on the watch that its molecules are now in constant flux, the clear outline of the watch only viewable at the zenith of quantum entanglement. This is a level of watchmaking that goes even beyond Geneva Seal.

[Anonymous No.16012874]

>>16012867
>>16012863
kek

[Anonymous No.16012880]

>>16012867
It is the Seal of Metatron. BANZAI°|!

[Anonymous No.16012901]

>>16012497
Are you blind?

[Anonymous No.16012928]

>>16012901
dive watches are divided in 2 groups

those that look like the rolex sub (like 85% of all divers)
and those that don't

the vague ALL ROOK SAME circular indices with downward arrow at 12 and elongated shapes at 3 6 9

when divers are really different (eg. longines legend diver) its a breath of fresh air.

[Anonymous No.16012934]

God help me. I've seen a number of mother of pearl watch faces recently and I absolutely love the look of them. Anyone know where I could find one that isn't encrusted in meme rocks made by a meme brand?

[Anonymous No.16012947]

>>16012769
*local. It's a true gmt like the rolex

[Anonymous No.16012951]

>>16012841
So a Zaratsu polisher uses the same device as everyone else, but holds the surface against a different part of the device?

[Anonymous No.16012958]

>>16012928
By that logic the orient looks like old seamaster

[Anonymous No.16012962]

>>16012934
sinn has one
san martin has a few iirc
even casio has it
citizen has it for the 0100
a bunch of microbrands have them i think
these are just off top of my head you can probably search for more

invicta has a shit ton of it (they love using abalone too) but you are probably not thinkint of that brand

[Anonymous No.16012984]

>>16012934

[Anonymous No.16012989]

>>16012984
FP Journe watches are truly hideous

[Anonymous No.16012995]

>>16012989
t. tastelet and gshock collector

[Anonymous No.16012998]

>>16012995
he's right though

[Anonymous No.16013001]

>>16012951
Yes, now pay up whito piggu

[Anonymous No.16013013]

Move out of my fucking way you fucking pathetic plebs!

[Anonymous No.16013014]

>>16012989
especially putting your fucking brand slogan right there on the dial

[Anonymous No.16013020]

cyclops lense be like

[Anonymous No.16013029]

>>16013013
Easy test to determine its impressiveness.

Cover up the label.
Is it still impressive?

[Anonymous No.16013060]

>>16013001
Ah ok, so the same marketing bullshit that everyone else uses

[Anonymous No.16013061]

>>16012951
Essentially, yes, but it yields a more even polish. In the end, you’re paying more for the craftsman’s technique. It’s hard for most people to see the difference, and it’s mostly discernible on a high resolution macro shot.

[Anonymous No.16013062]

>>16012989
Not all of that and that one looks great to me.

[Anonymous No.16013063]

I know there's a good few Grand Seiko fans lurking /wt/ - Hi-Beat or Spring drive, which movement do you prefer?

Hi-Beat: Impressive technology and incredible tick

Spring Drive: Impressive technology and... that seconds hand...

[Anonymous No.16013065]

>>16013029
Yes but it has the same problem as virtually every other extremely high end watch in that it is very hard to tell without excessive macro shots or handling it in person.

Half the Pateks on their own website look like shit because they insist on using renders or low quality images.

[Anonymous No.16013067]

>>16013061
Yeah that's fine

[Anonymous No.16013074]

>>16013063
As your first GS I'd get a spring drive since it's unique to GS. However the new high beat is amazing. Thinner movement and amazing specs.

Now they just need to put the new spring drive in an updated snowflake.

[Anonymous No.16013080]

>>16013063
It's less exotic but I'd pick the Hi-beat. Can be serviced outside of Seiko.
I only have a 9s65 in my GS and I'm very happy with it.
So long as the movement has a minimum bph of 28,800bph, is super accurate (which it is) well finished (it definitely is) than I'm happy.

[Anonymous No.16013084]

Indiglo is the best!

[Anonymous No.16013085]

>>16013080
>the bar has been dropped so low because of power reserve faggots that 4hz is now high bear
depressing

[Anonymous No.16013092]

>>16013085
nonesense, this is seiko not swiss powerKEK bullshit. they've been schilling 21,600bph for over 40 years.
not everything has to be hi-beat or whatever.

[Anonymous No.16013097]

>>16012802
There are basically three types of polishing machines used to polish surfaces on watch cases and bracelets with each time having different time/skill requirements and different drawbacks in finish.

The first is the high speed buffing wheel which uses a felt wheel spinning at high speed with buffing compound applied to it to polish surfaces. This is the fastest and least skill intensive way to polish surfaces, but it has a strong tendency to round over the surfaces and edges it polishes, leading to a 'lozenged' look where everything starts to look like a rounded over blob.

Intermediate in time and skill are lapidary polishers which use a flat belt or felted disc at slower speed to polish. These require more patience and skill to use, but they result in much less edge rounded and surface distortion than a a high speed buffing wheel does. This is the type of case and bracelet polishing done by most higher end watchmakers.

Finally, Sallaz polishing using a spinning tin disk with polishing compound applied. It has no give whatsoever and, if you use it with a steady angle and pressure, it can produce an optically flat mirror polish with no edge rounding whatsoever. The drawback is that if you have even small variations in angle or pressure on subsequent passes, it will be obvious to the naked eye. It takes years of practice to get good at this. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeIqY85QyqY . Even with jigs, the polisher has to be very careful to keep the angle and pressure consistent on each pass. There is a reason that very few companies use this type of polishing on their cases and bracelets.

[Anonymous No.16013106]

>>16013061
>It’s hard for most people to see the difference, and it’s mostly discernible on a high resolution macro shot.
I disagree with this. The difference between even lapidary polished surfaces and Sallaz polished surfaces is obvious to the naked eye, with the optically flat Sallaz polishing having an almost 'spooky' effect compared to what most people's eye's expect out of polished metal.

[Anonymous No.16013109]

>>16013097
So what happens when the watch needs to be repolished, you're fucked?

[Anonymous No.16013113]

>>16013109
Anyone who wears a sallaz-polished watch is probably never in danger of seriously scratching it

[Anonymous No.16013114]

>>16013063
At the moment I would go spring drive while I wait for the new 9SA5 movement to make it into more models. That new movement is really impressive and it is the one I'd want over the existing hi-beat.

[Anonymous No.16013120]

>>16013109
If you want a Sallaz polished watch to be re-polished by GS during service, I believe they send it back to Japan for that.

If you have some confidence and the scratches are small, you could tape off the affected area and use some fine diamond polishing paste on a soft cloth and polish it manually by hand. The process of doing that is gentle enough that there's basically zero chance of you rounding any edges or creating optical distortion in the surface.

[Anonymous No.16013121]

>>16013113
What do you mean? Aren't these watches like 5k?

[Anonymous No.16013133]

>>16013085
GS hibeat is at 36000 not 28800

>power reserve faggots that 4hz is now
manufacturers who do this need to die
you have good watches that ran on 4hz now being downgraded to 3hz but HEY THE POWER RESERVE IS NOW 80hrs INSTEAD OF 50 HAHA

[Anonymous No.16013165]

>"Fucking Vietnam shitters!"

What was his problem?

[Anonymous No.16013170]

>>16013165
Vietnam shitters

[Anonymous No.16013172]

>>16012639
Really like these popsicle stick hands. I think the simplicity works because the dial is a bit small on the SKX013 so it just looks legible, not childish if that's what you mean by toy.

[Anonymous No.16013192]

>>16012934
>Anyone know where I could find one that isn't encrusted in meme rocks made by a meme brand?
Yes.

[Anonymous No.16013204]

>>16013029
Yes.

[Anonymous No.16013217]

>>16013063
If i could i'd go for the Spring Drive. That 127 is nice, all that's missing is a blue date wheel.

[Anonymous No.16013224]

>>16012670
Check out this ali shop, get this super nice set of Marine master style hands
https://aliexpress.com/item/4001282469512.html
He also has tons of cheeky bootleg dials that have the seiko logo on them, which i think is fine as long as you are keeping the watch.
Something like this
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005001407279434.html
Or one of these subtle wave dials
https://aliexpress.com/item/10000403830699.html
He also has fully lumed date disks if you are into that kind of thing
I thought he had some comex dials with the seiko logo but i dont see them
Here is a no logo version
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005001335713987.html

[Anonymous No.16013234]

how does he do it bros? is it his sinn?

[Anonymous No.16013240]

>>16013172
Yeah these hands really make it more interesting than the usual ones you see on submariner lookalikes. I think those in combination with the sterile dial is what makes it a bit more toy-ish, not really the size. I wonder what it would look like with oversized dots like >>16012706 suggested, though I'm not sure the small dial could take it

[Anonymous No.16013245]

Post black dial watches with non-bracelet non-black leather straps, I need inspiration.

[Anonymous No.16013286]

>>16013234

>that smug mug

[Anonymous No.16013296]

Thoughts on Minase? I just discovered them and really like them.

[Anonymous No.16013302]

>>16013296
The watch of Shinzo Abe
So it's the most Japanese watch you can get

[Anonymous No.16013305]

It's up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKmzreme0pE

[Anonymous No.16013311]

>>16013296
>low production numbers
>modified ETA 2824
>Jap autism finishing
>unique design
>$3k
Yeah I'm thinking they're based.

[Anonymous No.16013318]

>>16013296
just look at that lug

[Anonymous No.16013322]

>>16013296
>>16013318
Part of me wants it but I don't know if a potato-shaped 30 year old boomer like me could pull off something this angular

[Anonymous No.16013339]

>>16013165
I don't understand this joke and you keep spamming it every thread. Mind explaining before I filter it?

[Anonymous No.16013358]

>>16013339
>He doesn't know about Mark's undying hate for gooks

There is a reason those in the Orient call him 'White Devil"

[Anonymous No.16013409]

What are your thoughts on replica watches?

[Anonymous No.16013450]

>>16013296
They are made by a company that does contract oem watch production and makes precision machine tools. They use sallaz polishing machines, they look very nice if you are into all the edges and angles.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=uZpZcUJIE64
>>16013322
Just get one of the rectangular cases and you will be golden.

[Anonymous No.16013467]

>>16013450
>>16013296
How do these stack up on the finishing level compared to muh Grand Seiko?

[Anonymous No.16013499]

>>16011901
Hey frens. I'm out of the honey moon period with my Grand Seiko, the biggest down side to this watch is easily the lack of micro adjustments on the bracelet, it is the tiniest bit too small on the real hot days that have been happening where I live. I am kinda lusting for something that has on the go adjustments, maybe a GS SBGA231

[Anonymous No.16013514]

>>16013499
>I'm out of the honey moon period with my Grand Seiko
That didn't last long

[Anonymous No.16013518]

>>16013358
You sound dumb. Kindly shut up.

[Anonymous No.16013527]

>>16013467
>>>16013450 (You)
>>16013296
How do these stack up on the finishing level compared to muh Grand Seiko?
Good question. They have the meme sallaz (zaratsu) polishing and very complex angular case designs. The cases at least seem to be done to a very high standard, im not sure how the dials and hands compare, the movement's are just top chronometer grade eta movements so they are the highest finish level for eta machine finished basic movements but that probably doesn't stack up to grand seikos movement finishing, even if that is all done by machines as well for most of their movements.

[Anonymous No.16013528]

>>16013499
Take out a full link and add two half links.

[Anonymous No.16013544]

why does buying those little time tellers give me so much happiness?

[Anonymous No.16013549]

>>16013296
There’s something really compelling about that weird case design.

[Anonymous No.16013556]

Look at the fucking bracelet on this thing, work of art.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=hxvm9sJC_LE

[Anonymous No.16013563]

>>16013499

[Anonymous No.16013571]

>>16013514
I guess I'm not actually out of the honey moon period, it is still a great watch and loving the spring drive movement. I'm just thoroughly enjoy having a bracelet with a perfect fit

>>16013528
Are the two half links a little bit small than the one full link? I just assumed they would be the same size

[Anonymous No.16013573]

>make all kinds of gold mixed together look like woodgrain

MUH DIK

[Anonymous No.16013596]

>>16013409
Don't get one, just get a cheaper watch from a legit brand.

>>16013573
Reminds me off a mid 90s luxury car

[Anonymous No.16013610]

>>16013596
Looks better

[Anonymous No.16013636]

>>16013544
You probably have an empty life. It's ok, so do I

[Anonymous No.16013646]

what do you think of this and what should I get next in my tiny collection?

[Anonymous No.16013659]

>>16013646
Pretty solid pices, i like the tissot.
Get a certina ds 2 chrono or an Orient Triton or Orient Neptune
The certina is cheap as hell for a 10-15 second per year accuracy temperature compensated quartz.
https://www.jomashop.com/certina-watch-c024-447-16-051-03.html

[Anonymous No.16013668]

>>16013659
Here is the Orient triton, it's like a SKX but better in every way. The Neptune has a very cool movement but its also a millimeter or so thicker.

[Anonymous No.16013682]

Is this too big for my 17cm wrist? It's 43mm wide at the bezel... Probably close to 50mm with the pushers.

Still smaller than my G-Shock Mudman.

[Anonymous No.16013700]

>>16013682
Looks a bit of a handful yeah. I can barely pull off a 42mm.

[Anonymous No.16013703]

just took this a picture of this. i wanted to show you watch guys what the vincero mesh bracelets look like. the mesh itself is fine, but the clasp feels incredibly cheap, to the point where i wouldn't put any kind of serious stress on it. i might steel a clasp from another mesh bracelet or something to replace it.

i hope you guys have a good weekend.

[Anonymous No.16013705]

>>16013682
I'd say it's pushing it, maybe a tad too big. Depends on how you dress it I guess

[Anonymous No.16013709]

>>16013703
>just took this a picture of this

*just took this picture

jesus i'm tired

[Anonymous No.16013715]

>>16013709
Nice picture. Take a rest anon, good night!

[Anonymous No.16013717]

>>16013646
One of the following, all quartz watches with worldwide atomic time radio reception, good specs and great finishing, all jdm models, most with titanium case and bracelet.
CASIO OCEANUS OCW-S100-1AJF
Citizen Attesa CB3010-57L
CITIZEN ATTESA CB0120-55E
Citizen Attesa CB3015-53E
CITIZEN ATTESA CB1075-52E

[Anonymous No.16013719]

>>16013705

I agree. It is just a tad too big, but I've worn it for 11 years and no one has said it looks to big. It's very light, and I love it, but after getting back into watches I want something smaller, thinner and less complicated.

[Anonymous No.16013759]

White dial or black dial?

[Anonymous No.16013760]

>>16013719
>but after getting back into watches I want something smaller, thinner and less complicated.
CASIO OCEANUS OCW-S100-1AJF
Wordwide (where there is a broadcast) radio atomic time setting, 41mm lightweight titanium case with a fairly short lug to lug length, sapphire crystal, really great looks, casio "tough movement" tech that automatically realignes the hands after a strong shock to the watch, around $500. No sub dials or extra shit on the dial just three hands for time and a date window.

[Anonymous No.16013766]

>>16013760
Subtle blue tint to the sapphire glass and indicies to complete the ocean theme.
See also the other models i linked here
>>16013717
Some citizen watches with a similar size and spec sheet.

[Anonymous No.16013770]

>>16013760

Nice. I really want to go automatic for an everyday wattch. Depending on my finances later I am torn between getting something cheap, like a Formex, pic related, or a Rolex. Haven't decided on which one yet. Oyster, Datejust, Milguass, Explorer, GMT (yeah right) all appeal to me. I'll just have to see one in person.

[Anonymous No.16013772]

>>16013759
White lol

[Anonymous No.16013776]

>>16013770
The Formex seems better than every Rolex in everything except holding onto to sell it later. Which is stupid. The only problems with Formex are
>there are some finishing issues reported with the 39
>it makes you look Mexican

[Anonymous No.16013777]

>>16013770
That formex is pretty dope

[Anonymous No.16013778]

>>16013759
If you want $15 to disappear you can just send it to me.

[Anonymous No.16013804]

>>16013776

Yeah I heard about that on that one proto review. The name is the biggest drawback, but the logo looks good now.

>>16013777

I know, right? I love the design. Reminiscent of the big three luxery steel watches, which I like but can't afford. The bracelet alone is the real start. They didn't skimp on it at all for the price point.

The dial reminds me of the Nautlius, which is my favorite luxery steel watch. It's simple, well balanced and legible, but evokes a nostalgic and refined calmness to my emotions just by looking at it, just as the Nautilus does, but even more so because of the deep verdant green color.

When they start to become available and the QC on the markers and hands are up to snuff I will get one, even if I could afford a Rolex. I like it that much.

[Anonymous No.16013809]

>>16013759
Black looks worse

[Anonymous No.16013811]

>>16013804
Yeah I wanted one but after hearing about the finishing I'm kind of antsy. Now I want to look at one before buying it. Or at least wait to see if it's just some earl run hiccups.
To be honest I kind of like the name, it's grown on me. But then again, I am Mexican.

[Anonymous No.16013815]

>>16013571
In my experience with Seiko half links, their half links are usually slightly more than half a regular link so 2 half-links should be slightly longer than 1 full link.

[Anonymous No.16013822]

do Eco-Drives tick loudly like other quartz watches?

[Anonymous No.16013823]

>>16012934
Mother of pearl is for pimps and gamblers.

[Anonymous No.16013827]

>>16013759
Can you even get a full steel watch for that price off AE?

[Anonymous No.16013842]

>>16013717
Those last two Citizens are 40mm rather than the 41.5mm of the Oceanus or the 42mm and 44mm of the first two Citizens. Design wise I like the Oceanus best here, and it will have world radio atomic sync (those Citizens are Japan only radio sync unless you emulate the freq), but I've also heard the second hand alignment isn't always dead on and you can't manually correct it, while you can on the Citizens.

I recently bought a Citizen PMD56-2952 and I'm very happy with it. Second hand alignment was perfect out of the box.

[Anonymous No.16013844]

>>16013776
>The Formex seems better than every Rolex in everything
Holy kek where is this idea coming from?

[Anonymous No.16013848]

>>16013573
too small.

[Anonymous No.16013849]

>>16013844
well it's cheaper so that's a plus

[Anonymous No.16013856]

>>16013573
''CREDOR'' sounds and look like is some clone shit you see on aliexpress. Daniel wellington shitters look better.

[Anonymous No.16013860]

>>16012934
>>>16011988

Deep Blue has nice divers with them

[Anonymous No.16013866]

>>16013815
If a full link is 3 units long the half link is 2 units.

[Anonymous No.16013869]

>>16013573
>>16013856
I don't know how to describe this better but these watches look so wimpy and nasty. Compare them to a Calatrava or Ultra Thin and maybe you'll see what I mean

[Anonymous No.16013892]

>>16013842
>those Citizens are Japan only radio sync unless you emulate the freq)
No the specific ones i liked are world radio atomic sync, i checked.
https://www.ippojapanwatch.com
Specifies in the listings if a model is japan radio only or not and some of the more expensive attesa models receive all the signals

[Anonymous No.16013897]

the more I learned about getting a nice watch makes me hate everything about watches. soooo poooor

[Anonymous No.16013916]

>>16013759
https://youtu.be/pVz0iqxZX-0
Hullo and wellcum did a review of a fake SARB033 a couple of years ago.

[Anonymous No.16013928]

>>16013897
you only hate because you can't afford.

[Anonymous No.16013929]

>>16013916
It's funny how that Cadisen has a better bracelet than the SARB

[Anonymous No.16013934]

is this guy trolling? am i losing my mind? how the fuck does the day/night division on the 24h subdial make sense? am i missing something?

[Anonymous No.16013949]

>>16013928
i know

[Anonymous No.16013952]

>>16013934
Maybe this is how it is in Germany

[Anonymous No.16013954]

Just got a Islander lads. I really like this watch, it looks beautiful in person and the movement is very accurate!

[Anonymous No.16013970]

I need somebody to talk me out of getting this thing stat

[Anonymous No.16013990]

>>16013866
Aw yeah, this has some potential then

[Anonymous No.16013999]

>>16013954
1) Hi Mark
2) Did you not expect anyone to notice that that is quite literally a SARB033 case, or at least a 1:1 clone of it, paired up with a set of hands and indices that don't suit it?
3) You need a new logo

[Anonymous No.16014001]

Fuck you, I like it!

[Anonymous No.16014011]

>>16013999
trips of truth, that logo is bad in so many ways

[Anonymous No.16014018]

>>16014001
I think it’s time they retire the Offshore, it’s just embarrassing.

[Anonymous No.16014023]

>>16013999
Post body

[Anonymous No.16014025]

>>16013934
When its night the silver side is at the top during the day the sun is, seems to make sense.

I mean its pointless and I don't like it but logical

[Anonymous No.16014026]

If someone had a gun to your head and said you had to buy one non-Royal Oak watch from AP, what would it be? Pic related for me.

[Anonymous No.16014029]

>>16014018
It's beautiful in a big aggressive and obnoxious way. It's the Dennis Rodman of watches.

[Anonymous No.16014030]

>>16014029
I much prefer that dial color but man it is just so chunky looking. It looks like it weighs a couple kilograms.

[Anonymous No.16014034]

>>16014001
100% the guy who also likes hublot

[Anonymous No.16014035]

>>16013892
Citizen must have revised the H149 movement at some point, it used to be Japan radio sync only and I saw that old info when I googled.

[Anonymous No.16014040]

>>16013999
>>16014011

[Anonymous No.16014041]

>>16014026
I am looking at their catalogue and they honestly have 0 watches I would want even for free. This is a sad company

[Anonymous No.16014045]

>>16014001
>>16014029
how do the get hexagonal screws to fit in the holes?
>>16014026
I'd get this bad boy

[Anonymous No.16014049]

>>16014045
they're not screws

[Anonymous No.16014051]

>>16014026
I'd die because I can't afford any of them

[Anonymous No.16014052]

>>16014045
>how do the get hexagonal screws to fit in the holes?
They're actually nuts, the screws are on the back of the case.

[Anonymous No.16014053]

>>16014026
Jesus Christ the rest of their model line up is terrible.

[Anonymous No.16014057]

>>16014026

[Anonymous No.16014060]

>>16014040
rude
>>16014049
what are they? looks like screw heads with those slots in there. is it purely decorative?

[Anonymous No.16014061]

>>16014052
why the slots then?? and don't you mean bolts?

[Anonymous No.16014070]

>>16014061
No, I mean nuts. The slots are just for decoration essentially.
https://youtu.be/KC-y5QRCUUA

[Anonymous No.16014072]

>>16014070
Actually nevermind, guess I remembered wrong. They're just immobile screws and the nuts are used to tighten down the case on the back.

[Anonymous No.16014073]

long jeans

[Anonymous No.16014092]

>>16014070
Looks like bolts to me

[Anonymous No.16014100]

>>16014092
See >>16014072

[Anonymous No.16014111]

I want AliExpress shitters made from 904L just to upset Rolex autists.

[Anonymous No.16014140]

>>16014073
Are you 4'8

[Anonymous No.16014145]

>>16014111
There are plenty of fake rolexes in the $500 range made out on 904.
I'm actually kind of surprised san martin isn't using it. I'm guessing it's way more expensive to source just because it's not as common. If they had to say important or get custom batches made at a foundry it would really balloon their costs. If it's just as available on the market with a 15% or 20% premium over the 316 they should really get on that.

[Anonymous No.16014156]

I want a nice watch under $100,000 to wear everyday everywhere, even when shopping for groceries

leather strap

I have pale white skin

[Anonymous No.16014158]

How are all the non-faggy anons tonight?

[Anonymous No.16014162]

>>16014158
Wish they would offer this in a blue dial. It would be my first Rolex in a heartbeat.

[Anonymous No.16014163]

>>16014158
It's midday for me, I'm good. About to go shoot my guns, got a .303 and .22lr

[Anonymous No.16014182]

>>16014111
Rolex crowing about 904L makes me laugh. If they really wanted to be serious about corrosion resistance they'd use titanium or a nitrogen steel.

[Anonymous No.16014185]

>>16014156
How casual vs formal? Do you want a 3 hander or complications? Steel or precious metals?

[Anonymous No.16014214]

>>16014158
Here you go

[Anonymous No.16014238]

>>16011914
most amerifats are obese though, they are trying to expand their market

[Anonymous No.16014243]

>>16014214
The look of that “leather” makes me queasy

[Anonymous No.16014244]

>>16013133
more energy in the mainspring is better for accuracy

[Anonymous No.16014247]

Fauxtina is the dumbest thing ever

[Anonymous No.16014263]

>>16014247
like this?

[Anonymous No.16014271]

>>16014247
Should start offering it with pre-scratched acrylic crystals, dinged up cases and stretched out folded link bracelets for the authentic vintage feel, but still in an oversized case.

[Anonymous No.16014278]

>>16013467
They can't compete with a f91w. Look at how perfect casio achieve their designs

[Anonymous No.16014281]

>>16014244
If you are trading away beat rate to extend power reserve you are trading away positional rate stability, rate stability under shocks, for some potential gain in rate stability by having a longer period before mainspring torque begins to drop off. I would think that the trade-off is not likely to result in a net gain in rate stability, especially based on how most watches are typically used.

[Anonymous No.16014306]

>>16013759
looks like the Chinese have mastered zaratsuuuuu samurai porishing technique.

[Anonymous No.16014324]

>>16014281
words words words

beat rate has always been about looking good, the "accuracy" thing is just to cater to assburgers types who can't admit to themselves that they shop on looks

[Anonymous No.16014333]

for real though somebody talk be out of getting a marathon GP steel plz thanks

[Anonymous No.16014342]

>>16014324
This is bait, presumably? Historically, beat rates were increased to reduce the amount of adjust and regulation that watchmakers would have to do at the factory for mass produced watches.

[Anonymous No.16014344]

>>16014111
Ball makes outstanding watches in 904L in the $1,200 to $1,500 range.

[Anonymous No.16014345]

>>16014333
Comical lug width makes it look like a kid's watch.

[Anonymous No.16014351]

>>16014344
Take a zero off and then half that amount, now we're talking.

[Anonymous No.16014353]

>>16014324
I don't think watches are for you.

[Anonymous No.16014354]

>>16013934
well, as you can see, the watch says its either 10pm at night (moon) or 10am in the morning(sun). All you need is to look out of your window. Stupid.

[Anonymous No.16014357]

>>16014026
Ref number?

[Anonymous No.16014366]

>>16014214
The shape of the case is flowing so nicely. I went for this dial, just love casios helvetica font. But the silver version looks great too. >>16014243
I have it for about 4 years and it's in a good shape. Not rubbed off or fading. And the imprint from the buckle is way better than some of my expensive watches. It unglued itself from the sides a bit, where the buckle rubs, but superglue solved that problem. Surprisingly solid watch for that money. Casio is fucking based.

[Anonymous No.16014379]

>>16013934
there is literally an arrow on the sun/moon disc that is pointing to 2200, ie its 10pm at night now

if its 12 noon for example, the arrow would be pointing at 1200 and the sun will be on top

[Anonymous No.16014382]

When is /wt/ going to make their own watches? We have enough affluent individuals and maybe the poorer autistic ones can even contribute in some capacity.

[Anonymous No.16014396]

>>16014342
>This is bait, presumably?
sure, think of it that way if you prefer
>Historically, beat rates were increased to
that doesn't mean you can infinitely increase the beat rate without repercussions
>>16014353
zero self awareness

[Anonymous No.16014403]

>>16014345
Go on... (I still like it)

[Anonymous No.16014405]

>>16014396
>that doesn't mean you can infinitely increase the beat rate without repercussions
Obviously not, but clearly the trade-offs were widely considered worth it to go up to 4hz and even 5hz in the late pre-quartz era. Regulated balances also mitigated some of the trade-offs relative to the more traditional screwed balances anyway, as they didn't require as much of an increase in torque as screwed balances would have (mind you the regulated balances also needed the increased beat rates a lot more than the screwed balances did).

[Anonymous No.16014425]

>>16014403
You'll have difficulty buying other straps for it and will grow bored of it quickly. It's also pretty thick for a manual 3 hand.

[Anonymous No.16014466]

what's the ideal lug-to-lug width for a 6.5" wristlet?

[Anonymous No.16014480]

>>16014333
Get a cwc g-10 sapphire instead, yeah it's quartz but it's very dope, 200m water resistance, it at least has a half decent quartz movement in it and not the cheapest one possible.
https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/general-service-watches/products/cwc-gs-sapphire-watch-silver?variant=14875445062
Or email them and ask if they are ever going to restock the sub hunter wich has an actually good quartz movement in it
https://www.cwcwatch.com/collections/general-service-watches/products/cwc-gs-sub-hunter-watch
Or just get the Marathon

[Anonymous No.16014487]

>>16014466
45mm
36mm diameter

[Anonymous No.16014492]

Don't tell me you missed the boat on this.

[Anonymous No.16014508]

>>16014492
What is it and why should I buy one?

[Anonymous No.16014516]

>>16011901
Is there any /fa/ reason to get the Timex Weekender Chronograph over the regular Weekender?

[Anonymous No.16014532]

>>16014516
not in my opinion

[Anonymous No.16014533]

it's a shame the logo is so fucking big on this cause it looks great otherwise

[Anonymous No.16014534]

>>16014516
Yes. The chronograph doesn't TICK TICK TICK as absurdly loudly as the regular Weekender will.

[Anonymous No.16014540]

>>16014492
Using his channel to shill that leftover parts clearout by SkWAAAAAAALEEEEEE was probably the single most cynical thing that rat has ever done on JewTube.

[Anonymous No.16014563]

wish i could punch the watchfinder guy in the face

[Anonymous No.16014565]

>Seiko levels of print

[Anonymous No.16014581]

>>16014565
Pretty sure it's supposed to look like that

[Anonymous No.16014623]

Got the hirsch strap the other day, might look better on a dark brown.

[Anonymous No.16014631]

NEW THREAD WHEN?

[Anonymous No.16014632]

>>16014480
Thanks I'll look more into that. What about MWC? Any reason to steer clear of them?

[Anonymous No.16014678]

>>16014565
>numerals aren't lume painted
the ultimate insult

[Anonymous No.16014681]

>>16012422
>derp
you have to go back

[Anonymous No.16014715]

>>16013954

[Anonymous No.16014719]

>>16014214
based

[Anonymous No.16014720]

>>16014480
>>16014333
quartz is superior in every way

[Anonymous No.16014723]

Salary vs Total Collection Worth

How much do you make and what is your collection worth?

I was on on $55,000 a year and had a $14,000 collection.

I've moved country (for my partner) I now make $19,000. Don't ask I know, I have to start for scratch now. I was in a family business. Got a lot of cash in hand.....

Should I keep 1 watch and sell the rest? I have $40,000 in savings but feel a bit stupid now having so much money in watches? Is it okay to work my shit job and have nice watched.

[Anonymous No.16014743]

>>16014723
Just wait. Don't sell unless you need the cash for something important like a house. I don't know what country you moved to but hopefully the cost of living is way lower to make up for the salary cut.

[Anonymous No.16014777]

>>16014720
Almost every way, there are a few perks to mechanical but overall they are mogged by quartz

[Anonymous No.16014810]

>>16014720
I was planning on getting quartz, obviously. So what about mwc then?

[Anonymous No.16014816]

>>16014723

Invest it, you doofus.

[Anonymous No.16014868]

New
>>16014866
>>16014866
>>16014866

[Anonymous No.16014873]

>>16014333
Don't buy that tacticool dogshit, maan. Get a Rowlex! One and done! Winna-winna, chicken dinna!

[Anonymous No.16014922]

>>16014810
MWC has a questionable heritage, i don't know how many watches they actually sold to militaries. There isn't much info about them online which makes me concerned about their quality, those CWC watches i linked are way nicer than their actual military issue watches. I saw that even the marathon has like 30 meters of water resistance. The new cwc models have 200 and a screw down crown, they are also slightly larger than the issue watches which is probably a good thing. The lume isint spectacular but it's a very nice watch that really does everything a field watch should. MWC is a bit of a gamble.

[Anonymous No.16014996]

>>16013467
They're priced like a Grand Seiko with an ETA movement, and they use the same Sallaz polishing techniques.
So they're up there with GS in terms of external finishing.

[Anonymous No.16015062]

>>16014382
>The Hentai Oyster Perpetual Anime Pussy diver becomes a commercial product
Watch out, Switzerland

[Anonymous No.16015226]

>>16012995
Gshocks are fun don't be a watch snob

[Anonymous No.16015253]

>>16011934
I wear a Day-Date President (~$40k) pretty casually but I live in Japan so not much worry about crime.

[Anonymous No.16015308]

>>16014492
who actually bought this fucking thing
didn't he also have a branded nato which looked like dogshit

[Anonymous No.16015627]

I want something like pic related but I'm a complete pleb when it comes to watches, what should I search for?

[Anonymous No.16015811]

>>16013682
>>16013700
Wristlets lmao

[Anonymous No.16015814]

>>16013703
Cool watch

[Anonymous No.16016084]

>>16015627
Search casio gold watch.