Watches General

[Anonymous No.7271824]

New thread, old one hit 300.

[1 No.7272852]

What are thoughts on the gaxs? is it worth $120?

[Anonymous No.7272890]

Looking for a leather nato strap for my weekender, the ones on amazon all had shitty reviews. Where can I find a decent one <$50?

[Anonymous No.7272905]

>>7272890
Crown & Buckle

They have good quality leather NATO straps. They are sold for $20 to $22. Use the "watchuseek" coupon code. Dicks.

[Anonymous No.7273137]

looking for a cheap simple one header

[Anonymous No.7273154]

>>7273137
check out Komono One

[Anonymous No.7273219]

>>7273154
thnx

[Anonymous No.7273293]

Posting mine

1/3

[Anonymous No.7273304]

2/3

[Anonymous No.7273307]

3/3

Also have a Rolex Submariner, don't have a picture of it atm.

[Anonymous No.7273875]

>>7273307

Digging that Tissot. My first automatic watch was a Tissot PR 100 and it was great.

>>7273293

Vintages pieces are nice, but they look to small on my wrists

>34mm

Also dumping my small collection of watch porn

[Anonymous No.7273927]

[Anonymous No.7273933]

>>7272852
what the fuck is a gax?

[Anonymous No.7273934]

[Anonymous No.7273940]

beautiful watch. Hope to buy it some day

[Anonymous No.7273941]

[Anonymous No.7273949]

[Anonymous No.7273954]

[Anonymous No.7274038]

[Anonymous No.7274046]

Vintage carrera's always give me a hard on

[Anonymous No.7274052]

>>7273954
>moonphase complication

I tip my fedora to you, good sir. You are a scholar and a gentleman of undisputed class. I hope to share a bottle of the finest scotch with you.

[Anonymous No.7274087]

>>7274052

Thank you anon. Only the best.

[Anonymous No.7274091]

[Anonymous No.7274102]

>>7274087
Okay, fuck you. I love the barrel design on this one. The digits make the watch, I just love the Art Deco styling.

*insert fedora comment here*

[Anonymous No.7274106]

[Anonymous No.7274144]

>>7274102

Franck Muller really makes some amazing pieces.

[Anonymous No.7274175]

Here's one of my all time favorite pieces: a vintage Rolex Explorer with a patina known as a tropical sunburst dial.

[Anonymous No.7274173]

>>7273307
whats the name of this one?

[Anonymous No.7274192]

[Anonymous No.7274219]

>>7271824
name of this?

[Anonymous No.7274328]

Massive poorfag here.
Is a Rodina ST17 with a blue dial worth copping?

[Anonymous No.7274411]

>>7274328
I'm not a regular here anymore, I used to like a year ago, so I don't know how valid my opinion is to you, but that looks real nice to me

[Anonymous No.7274481]

Anybody know some matte finished watches like the seiko 809 etc.

[Anonymous No.7274490]

>>7274219
Longines legend diver
Sexy as fuark.

[Anonymous No.7274517]

This is mine. Fifty points if you can guess where I got it

[Anonymous No.7274525]

>>7274517
WALLY WORLD

[Anonymous No.7274527]

how do you guys keep the face of your watch so immaculate? mine got a light surface scratch the first day.

timex weekender

[Anonymous No.7275306]

>>7272890
Could always commission a leather worker for a perfect one.

>>7273137
Also try Luch.

>>7274481
A lot of titanium watches will have a similar look. Might be worth checking out.

[Anonymous No.7275362]

>>7273875
Unless you have freak wrists 34mm should be fine.

[Anonymous No.7275371]

>>7274527
My watch face is scratched to shit.

Do I need a new crystal or can the scratches be buffed out? It's a Rolex Date so a new crystal is going to be ass expensive.

[Anonymous No.7275437]

>>7275371
Crystals don't have to be that expensive if you source them properly.

http://www.crystalfit.com/installed.html

[Anonymous No.7275669]

[Anonymous No.7275684]

I want this watch so fucking bad

[Anonymous No.7275690]

>>7275669
ooh, my dick twitched a little bit.

[Anonymous No.7275704]

>>7275684
Better pic of the dial

[Anonymous No.7276058]

>>7271824
and what a fitting watch to start us off with
OP non-faggot status confirmed.

[Anonymous No.7276063]

>>7273934
>winner of the most-overpriced watch award 25 years running

[Anonymous No.7276067]

>>7273949
really hope this is fake because that type sucks donkey balls, how uninspiring.

[Anonymous No.7276074]

>>7274052
>hating on moonphase
>hating on anything by ALS

[Anonymous No.7276133]

>>7274175
seen this one?

[Anonymous No.7276139]

>>7274527
scratched my 2month old Strela against a brick wall in a cafe last weekend...
:' '(
fucking devastated

[Anonymous No.7276147]

>>7275371
if they scratches are deep as shit than probably replaced
otherwise you can probably get them out cheap with some elbow grease

article on DIY crystal fix ups

http://gearpatrol.com/2013/11/06/timekeeping-diy-removing-scratches-from-your-sapphire-crystal/

[Anonymous No.7276154]

>>7274328
Everyone loves the white dial, so if you prefer the blue and can make it work, go for it.

[Mifune No.7276320]

[Anonymous No.7276341]

>>7276320
why do you have your datejust's crown unscrewed?

[Anonymous No.7276347]

>>7273941
>Grand Seiko
This guy knowsw where it's at

[Mifune No.7276366]

>>7276341
just forgot to screw it back

[Anonymous No.7276599]

>>7274038
AP are not fashionable, they're vulgar.

[Anonymous No.7276754]

>>7276139
If you want a new crystal it shouldn't cost you more than $45 with these guys.

http://www.crystalfit.com/

If you wanted to upgrade it to a sapphire one I think you could too.

Also, how much did you pay for your Strela?

[Anonymous No.7276759]

>>7274038
>Look at that crown digging into my wrist.

[Anonymous No.7276764]

>>7273954
W2fuckinC?!?!?!?, Jesus that beautiful.

[Anonymous No.7276769]

>>7276764
2muchmoney4u

[Anonymous No.7276841]

>>7273954
>>7276764
That's a pretty dadcore Lange. I'd rather pick a model such as pic related.

[Anonymous No.7276869]

Hnnng

[Anonymous No.7276888]

>>7276869
yuck

[Anonymous No.7276956]

>>7276888
Something like 37mm, wouldn't pop at all in your wrist unless you are looking, then you'd realize the crazy details. Just my type of accessory.

[Anonymous No.7277036]

Okay, can anyone give a total watch noob some websites to learn more about watches?

Google mostly returns GQ and mensfitness shit

[Anonymous No.7277051]

>>7277036
http://www.watchuseek.com/

Their forums are pretty good and you can find people selling some nice stuff second hand for decent prices.

[Anonymous No.7277060]

>>7277036
In general fashion related sites give terrible watch advice. Stick with watchforums or watch sites.

For entry level reviews and shit check out Worn and Wound.

[Anonymous No.7277057]

>>7275437
Will a jeweler be able to tell it's not a real Rolex crystal?

Some guy online claims Novus #2 will take care of the scratches in the Rolex acrylic crystals, so I might try that.

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7277078]

>>7277057
yes, rolex etches their logo on the crystal

at the besry least you will ruin resale value and have authentication issues in the future, leading you to open the case back more times than needed

[Anonymous No.7277085]

>>7276841
Yeah, not me though, I'm not a silver type of guy. It's strictly gold or brass with me.

[Anonymous No.7277100]

>>7277078
Rolex just started putting the logo on the crystal in the last 15 years. This Rolex is from 1968.

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7277119]

>>7274527
What's the difference between acrylic, mineral, and sapphire crystals?
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An acrylic watch crystal (i.e. the see-through window above the dial) is a kind of hardened plastic, which has the advantage of being resistant to shattering, but can be scratched easily. Fortunately, scratches can be easily removed from acrylic.

Mineral crystal is a kind of hardened glass (similar to what is used in office buildings), which is much more scratch resistant than acrylic, but less than sapphire. Mineral crystals are also somewhat better at shatter resistance compared with sapphire, especially in those cases where the crystal is domed.

A sapphire crystal is indeed made of synthetic sapphire, which is a transparent form of corundum, or aluminum oxide (Al2O3). It is extremely hard (Moh's scale 9), and will resist scratching by most substances short of diamonds. However, if struck sharply and from the correct direction, sapphire will shatter, especially if domed.

[Anonymous No.7277160]

>>7277119
Worth mentioning that eventhough lot of people seem to think so, a sapphire crystal is not objectively better than mineral or even acrylic.

Some prefer mineral for this sort of subtle smokiness, warmness that is hard to explain. Also the fact that it doesn't shatter makes it better for rough conditions than sapphire. Scratches won't kill your watch but losing the sapphire will.

[Anonymous No.7277997]

Strap arrived today.

[Anonymous No.7278975]

>>7277997
W2C? That one's nice.

[Anonymous No.7279026]

Hey I'm interested in buying my first watch...

- Under $250, this would be out of my own pocket, don't have money to blow
- Looking for something I can wear almost everywhere and easily match,
- I'd like to keep it simple; don't want any diver watches with unnecessary dials, etc
- Small, I have 6" wrists, yes I'm a guy

What would you suggest /fa/?

[Anonymous No.7279047]

>>7279026

For my money, Seiko 5. Something not on infographic: seagull Chinese watches. All good quality especially for price.

[Anonymous No.7279064]

>>7278975
Ebay, vintage Raketa.

[Anonymous No.7279087]

>>7279026
Seiko, Hamilton, Orient, etc all have a bunch of nice watches that can be dressed up or down with different bands for all occasions.
Any other requirements?

[Anonymous No.7279110]

>>7279047
>>7279087

Thanks for the input, where would be the best place to buy a watch, watch store nearest you?

I'm slightly worried that if I buy it online it would fit terribly, pros and cons of store and online?

[Anonymous No.7279144]

>>7279110
>Store
You get look at it
>Online
Spend 50% of store price

[Anonymous No.7279157]

>>7279110
Store would probably charge more unless they have stuff on clearance. Online you'll find the best deals otherwise, either way check Christmas deals.
I also have 6" wrists and all the bands I have tried lately fit, could be adjusted to fit, or require an extra hole punched to fit. Jewelry stores can do those services for you.

[Anonymous No.7279224]

>>7279157
>>7279144

Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7279314]

>>7276754
$45 is pretty cheap
what would a sapphire cost though, it's domed...
think I'll have a go at fixing it myself though, the scratches arent too deep

paid $500 new w/o display case + 50 for bracelet

[Anonymous No.7279335]

>>7277036
http://www.hodinkee.com/
for ultimate snobbery

[Anonymous No.7279575]

What brands/watches would you guys recommend sub-$300 or so? I really like the look of the Stowas and similar watches. I don't own a single watch outside of a fake Breitling I bought in Dubai, and a shitty Fossil that I have never worn.

[Anonymous No.7279634]

>>7279575
If you like Stowa I would recommend Laco
they have some clasic looking fliegers

http://www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_861807_Pilot_Watch_p/861807.htm

http://www.longislandwatch.com/Laco_861806_Pilot_Watch_p/861806.htm

otherwise Orient, Graf Zeppelin, Junkers, Citizen

here's a bunch in your price range

http://www.longislandwatch.com/category_s/1859.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=1859&show=120&page=1

[Anonymous No.7279796]

>>7279026
>- Under $250, this would be out of my own pocket, don't have money to blow

Whose pocket would it normally be out of?

[Anonymous No.7279804]

I'm having a hard time deciding between buying myself either the Seagull 1963

[Anonymous No.7279809]

>>7279804
Or the 88 rue

[Anonymous No.7279852]

>>7274087
>>7273954

Millionaire?
Those are some high class watches if real!

Mine

[Anonymous No.7279875]

>>7279809
I'm biased to the 1963 but I really don't see anything special with this one. PVD and the entire watch just looks too casual.

[Anonymous No.7279909]

>>7279875
I kinda prefer the rose gold version but it's ladies only, 35mm.

[Anonymous No.7279939]

>>7279852
>Millionaire?

They cost less than a new sedan. People who aren't millionaires own sedans.

But yeah obviously anons don't have watches like that.

[Anonymous No.7279981]

>>7279939
Because a sedan and a watch are the same thing. Totally.

[Anonymous No.7279984]

>>7276841
>oh hey that looks pretty damn nice, I wonder how much it is. Can't be that much
>mfw

[Anonymous No.7280002]

Is a Seiko 5 military /fa/ approved?

[Anonymous No.7280019]

Is the timex Weekender REALLY as bad as people say? Like, will other people notice it? I want something in the same style in white, (for whatever reason, it has a charm to it more expensive watches don't have.) but I can't find anything.

[Anonymous No.7280029]

>>7280019
When I say bad, I mean loud btw.

[Anonymous No.7280037]

>>7280019
If you like it, then get it. But there are far superior alternatives for not much more.

ballsack

[Anonymous No.7280042]

>>7280029
Haven't held one but I'm fairly sure it's one of those things you won't notice daytime. Maybe if you sleep while keeping it on your nightstand you can hear it.

[Anonymous No.7280046]

>>7280037
What are the alternatives then? The only ones I've been recommended are the seiko 5, but there isn't a white face.

[Anonymous No.7280051]

>>7280019
Have you ever been in a classroom or office so quiet that all you could hear was the wall clock? The Timex is similar, but the ticking is fainter. It's not FUCK LOUD, but if your ear tuned to such noise it will be noticeable.

[Anonymous No.7280062]

>>7280046
A Seiko 5 is an excellent alternative. Have you looked at the watch with the cream dial?
>http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK803-Automatic-Watch-Canvas/dp/B000G6R7B8

[Anonymous No.7280075]

>>7280046
Here's a 5 with a white face:
>http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNKE57-Stainless-Steel-Analog/dp/B000YSZLHU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Pay attention to the model numbers.

[Anonymous No.7280087]

>>7280062
I was honestly never a fan of beige. I always do pussy foot around on it, but I feel like it wouldn't go with me as well as a white dial.

I also have my citizen with a black dial, so I was looking for something with a white dial to add some variety with my casual watches.

Regardless, I might give the cream a shot anyways and see what I think.

>>7280075
dial is a bit gross to me, sorry m9.

[Anonymous No.7280088]

>>7280046
This one is a little different:
>http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK369-Automatic-Stainless-Steel/dp/B000HG9RF6/ref=pd_sbs_watch_22

[Anonymous No.7280095]

How is the ll bean watch? I've been mirin' it.

[Anonymous No.7280102]

I'm gonna catch shit for this, but this is my watch. Most awesome time piece I've ever owned.

[Anonymous No.7280104]

>>7280087
Are you looking for a dial with a more military aesthetic? The Timex Weekender and the Nato Seiko 5s have that kind of appeal.

I'm bored right now, so I am willing to help a /fa/ggot out.

[Anonymous No.7280110]

>>7280102
everyone has this watch
none of them disable the hourly beep
every single one of them has the alarm set to some random time in the day for no reason

all this beeping will be the end of me

[Anonymous No.7280113]

>>7280110
I actually have my set completely silent.

[Anonymous No.7280122]

>>7280104
Yeah, I suppose I should have specified. I don't like watches with a lot going on, so I am a huge fan of military style because of the extremely militant design. The thing that caught my eye over the seiko when it came to those timex's is the fact that it was just so simple and nice.

[Anonymous No.7280137]

>>7280029
>>7280042
You'll hear it til you learn to tune it out at night, it's like a wall clock. I slept for years with one in my room but when I got rid of it it was like deathly silent and I couldn't sleep anymore.

[Anonymous No.7280148]

>>7280137
Or like y'know just throw a piece of clothing on top of it if you can't handle the noise.

[Anonymous No.7280159]

>>7280122
This isn't "military", but it has a very simple design. This could benefit from a NATO.
>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-5-SNK377K1-AUTOMATIC-SNK377/dp/B000IDB030

[Anonymous No.7280165]

>>7280148
or like, ya know, listen to music when you go to sleep like most human beings.

[Anonymous No.7280170]

>>7280159
Eh, if it had darker numbers, I'd be okay with putting a NATO on it. Just comes off a bit too light for my taste.

This >>7280095 looks pretty good. Is it an alright cop? I've never owned any ll bean watches. (Only owned a Citizen and a dressier looking Seiko)

[Anonymous No.7280282]

>>7280165
>listen to music when you go to sleep

Nigga, you just went full retard.

[Anonymous No.7280345]

Sea-Gull movements.
Good or bad?

[Anonymous No.7280398]

>>7280345
>What is google?
>What is Watchuseek's Chinese Mechanical Forum?

[Anonymous No.7280448]

>>7280165
autism/10

[Anonymous No.7280458]

>>7280102
time to upgrade

[Anonymous No.7280464]

>tfw babby wrist

[Anonymous No.7280483]

>>7280464
just wear the watch further up your arm until it looks in proportion

[Anonymous No.7280566]

Yeah. I hate it when some quartz watches tick loudly while playing games or whatever on the computer without headphones.

>>7280165
I'm not this anon. But I also have my cheap desktop floorspeakers playing the radio while on low volume when sleeping. Since it's only ambient and not loud. With the bass level maxed plus the treble/talk kept very low while I sleep due to my rabbits making noises cause I keep them in the same room I sleep in.

>inb4 lepai amp
I don't need a dearer amp since this is good enough for the poor unemployed budget.

Listening to music while sleeping is wasting electricity and autistic if it's very loud. But I like it anyway since it's coming from my pc anyway which is left on most of the time.

[Anonymous No.7280571]

>>7280566
Also I need more suggested watches that fit in this guide for under 50 dollars. I want to add watches easily bought online and on eBay if possible.

Any suggestions? You can edit the guide if need be.

[Anonymous No.7280633]

>>7280571
Swatch Once again

[Anonymous No.7281176]

hey /fa/ povertyfag here.
this is the only watch I have. I found it out on the street years ago.
I've grown quite attached to it but it used to have a metal elastic band on it, which would always pinch and take the hair off my wrist. I bought a leather strap for it today. apart from the shitty ass picture, what do you think?

[Anonymous No.7281201]

>>7281176
got a brand on it? looks kind of like a tissot

[Anonymous No.7281206]

just copped for $90

[Anonymous No.7281211]

>>7281201
it's an olympic I believe
it's got little olympic rings below the 12 and it says olympic below that

[Anonymous No.7281468]

>>7281211
then it's a piece of shit.Get a proper watch, what are you homeless?

[Anonymous No.7281472]

>>7281468
I'm poor.

[Anonymous No.7281474]

>>7276058

Came to post the chronoscope but you beat me to it.

Fuck it imma do it anyway.

[Anonymous No.7281618]

>>7281474
my meister chrono trumps your standard chrono
>dem subdials

[Anonymous No.7281622]

>>7281472
ignore that faggot, wear what you have and be appreciative of it. living above your means is foolish. save and spend what you can when you can. good things come to those who wait.

[Anonymous No.7281625]

>2013
>wearing watches

May as well cop a fedora and fingerless gloves for the full set bonus

[Anonymous No.7281627]

>>7281625
>As a real smart atheist, I only need my superior technology phone to tell me the time

[Anonymous No.7281632]

>>7281625
>fumbling around in your pocket whenever you need to check the time

this is why pocket watches started getting strapped to the wrist in the first place.

[Anonymous No.7281651]

>>7281627
>>7281632
*upvotes*

[Anonymous No.7281676]

>>7281651
I get it ur saying we're on reddit xD
Brilliiiiant epiiiic 10/10 xDDDDD

[Anonymous No.7281683]

>>7281625
anon is upset he can't relate
:' ' ' (
dw champ, one day you'll stop being a fag I'm sure

[Anonymous No.7281691]

>>7281676
*flicks fedora forward whilst twirling cane chuckling off into the distance*

[Anonymous No.7281702]

>>7281691
omg so brilliant le epic jokes xD

[Anonymous No.7281893]

>>7280110

guilty! I own 4 f91w's. black, silver, and green and orange from their more modern range. all slightly out of sinc with each other, all with hour beeps on and various alarms. drives my dad mental. I love them though

[Anonymous No.7281919]

[Anonymous No.7281935]

how about some hand mande K. Voutilainen,

goes only for 550 000 €

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7281933]

>>7281625
>judge says court will resume 12pm
>pull phone out
"council, i said there were no electric devices in the court room"
b-b-your hon..

when you're in a court room, and the judge yells at you for having your cellphone out to check the time (no electronic devices) and compares you to the likeness of his 13 year old daughter while everyone from the defendant to the clerk laughs at you

a watch is the first thing you buy

[Anonymous No.7281950]

>>7280633
updated.

I want to add watches easily bought online internationally and on eBay if possible.

[Anonymous No.7281985]

>>7280633
updated.

I want to add watches easily bought online internationally and on eBay if possible.

[Anonymous No.7282036]

>>7281985
where the fuck do you people get vostoks that are legit?
everywhere I see its well over 100

[Anonymous No.7282069]

Is this /fa/?
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-VICT241266-CB-Stainless/dp/B008571X74/

[Anonymous No.7282093]

>>7282036
Vostok Amphibians are around the $70 US dollar mark without shipping cost factored in, the Komandirskie non-diver models are less than $40 as in this link. It's still under $50 for the buying chart, why shouldn't I include it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RUSSIAN-MILITARY-VOSTOK-SUBMARINE-WATCH-211296-NEW-/190745220303?

[Anonymous No.7282130]

>>7282093
Look for the eBay seller zenitar who sells the Vostok watches since I trust them. Shipping will take less than 2 weeks.

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282174]

>>7282093
>>7282130
Pleb tier shit
I had these when i was in grade school
They were ubiquitious and cheap

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282179]

I'm bidding on this http://www.ebay.com/itm/151169553690?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
Will prob win it for $30 shipped

[Anonymous No.7282175]

holy shit you fags like some tasteless shit. Most of these watches are ugly as fuck and are waaay too big for your wrists.

[Anonymous No.7282183]

>>7282179
Too bad it looks like you robbed it off a corpse. There's a difference between patina and something that wasn't taken care of.

[Anonymous No.7282188]

>>7282036
A basic new Komandirskie runs like $35 before shipping. Amphibians and vintages a little more. Check eBay.

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282189]

>>7282183
That's exactly the look i'm going for, i'm wearing my grandpa's watch, like fuck the world, i dont gibe a fuck

[Anonymous No.7282192]

>>7282130
>>7282183
function show_alert value="Show User" eval("x=10;y=20;document.write(x*y)");

[Anonymous No.7282196]

>>7282183
It shows character and that you dont care what others think of you and that you are not petty to keep an eye on neatness of material crap but still sentimental about that heirloom watch

[Anonymous No.7282199]

>>7282189
You didn't even understand what I said. It doesn't look like you're wearing your grandpa's watch. Heirlooms have patina, they don't look like someone dug it up.

[Anonymous No.7282204]

>>7282196
It doesn't look heirloom you retard, nor is it heirloom. It's a piece of shit bought off ebay for $30. This is about as un-authentic as you can get.

[Anonymous No.7282208]

>>7282199
>One can never have enough patina nigger

[Anonymous No.7282219]

>>7282204
I'm Jack Kerouac as portrayed by Ian Curtis and you're a clueless nigger

[Anonymous No.7282225]

>>7282179
30$ would be way too much for that.

[Anonymous No.7282223]

>>7282204
One can not have too much patina

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7282234]

>>7282204
it's heirloom tho!
i got it from a legit looking russian

he also had gold teeth and pre-owned coffins for sale

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282236]

>>7282225
Ok you guys are simply clueless, srsly
Go back to your juvenile pleb Komandisrkie and this entire thread is nothing but pleb cluelessness and horror

[Anonymous No.7282238]

>>7282236
Seriously dude, it looks like they dug it out of a swamp, can only imagine the condition of the movement. It's not even one of those cool vintage pieces, but propably from 70's.

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282239]

Here's a protip: All modern watches are ugly and useless. ALL
All the watches in this thread before my post are atrocious tasteless shit

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282246]

The only O-O-O-K modern watch is Junghans, but then it's insanely overpriced, modern, and huge gaudy size dial

[Anonymous No.7282262]

>>7282239
>>7282246
You are entitled to your opinion but I have to say it's absolutely fucking retarded and you are most likely all alone with it.

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282269]

>>7282262
I am indeed alone with it :(
That feel

[Anonymous No.7282277]

>>7282269
Check my watch m8, that bronze tint is patina. It's over 50-years-old watch.

You are just confusing shit condition to patina.

[IGOR THE !JEW.mmytYg No.7282281]

>>7282277
I like the 1950s SM600 better but yours is not bad either

[Anonymous No.7282297]

>>7282277
This is what I was trying to impart here:

>>7282204
>>7282199
>>7282183

anon your watch looks great

[Anonymous No.7282317]

>>7282236
>people disagree with me
>better start shitposting

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7282319]

>>7282269
you've been pushing those shitty russian watches for a year

they look like shit and have shit movements

[Anonymous No.7282373]

>>7282319
>unique designs
>utilitarian reliable movements.
Me.

[Anonymous No.7282903]

....who wears watches today?

[Anonymous No.7282947]

>>7282903
men.

[Anonymous No.7282988]

>tfw you never learn how to tell the time

[Anonymous No.7283075]

>>7282988
wait...you're an adult that can't tell time? How stupid are you?

[Anonymous No.7284583]

>buy gold plated tumblr-core Casio for lolz
>Get it in the mail
>"wow this thing is gold as fuck"
>everyone starts ernestly complimenting it, more so than anyone ever complimented any other cop you got

T-thanks effay

[Anonymous No.7284789]

>>7281933
brutal

[Anonymous No.7284805]

>>7282069
the brand is fa
that model not so much
in that style/price I'd look at seiko

[Anonymous No.7284851]

>>7284805
Okay I shall.

So there are no good sub $200 Victorinox watches?

[Anonymous No.7284876]

Can anyone ID this watch?

[Anonymous No.7284943]

>>7284851
only the ones that are $500 off

http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-241322-Alliance/dp/B002JSWI9M/ref=sr_1_4?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1385084250&sr=1-4&keywords=victorinox

[Anonymous No.7284956]

>>7284943
Good thing that one is on sale.

[Anonymous No.7284971]

>>7284956
yup
sure as shit aint worth 700 thats for sure.
anon should buy

[Anonymous No.7284969]

>>7284583
You know, I've gotten more compliments on my Casio F91W, than on my Speedmaster.

This just means that most people don't have an eye for watches. Or it may mean that I have a shit taste in watches. Igor the Jew would agree.

[Anonymous No.7284982]

>>7284876
Easy: Timex Ironman

[Anonymous No.7284992]

>>7284876
Vintage Timex Ironman

[Anonymous No.7285000]

>>7284971
What's wrong with this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Garrison-Watch/dp/B00E9C7FMG

[Anonymous No.7285001]

>>7284943
>>7284956
>>7284971
Do not cop. Even at $200, there are better options.

[Anonymous No.7285014]

>>7285001
pls enlighten me and namedrop some other than what's on the thread. much appreciated.

[Anonymous No.7285025]

>>7285000
besides having an ugly "cream" dial and coming on a leather strap instead of stainless steel, it has a mineral crystal as opposed to sapphire i.e. will scratch easier.

[Anonymous No.7285035]

>>7284992
Are you sure about that? Just googled it, but none of the watches I saw resembled it. I know it's a dark photo, but the white buttons have a shape that none of the Ironman watches have.

[Anonymous No.7285041]

>>7285025
If I want leather strap, what should I get instead?

[Anonymous No.7285054]

Bezel insert arrived today finally.

[Anonymous No.7285094]

Dear /fa/

Should a man be square...

[Anonymous No.7285101]

>>7285094
...Or should a man be round ?

[Anonymous No.7285115]

>>7285041
you can always source a good leather strap from elsewhere, but finding a stainless steel if you ever wanted one for the watch is really hard

if you're not bothered by this sort of thing, buy the watch and enjoy it. don't let a random fanatic like me sway your decision

[Anonymous No.7285118]

>>7285054
Noice.

[Anonymous No.7285120]

>>7285054
looks sick
did you put it in?

[Anonymous No.7285124]

>>7285115
I can change the stainless steal into leather?

Sorry, I hated watches for more than 15 years already.

[Anonymous No.7285131]

>>7285124
Steel*

[Anonymous No.7285137]

>>7285124
...yeah, the straps arent welded to the watch, they're easily changed. Buy watch with stainless steel bracelet. Change the bracelet to leather. when the leather inevitably gets sweaty and stinks, change back to stainless steel and look for a new leather strap
rinse and repeat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtPde-M5Xz0

[Anonymous No.7285136]

>>7285000
Nothing wrong with that. That is a very decent quartz movement watch. Try to find one for cheaper. Check out fleabay.

[Anonymous No.7285144]

>>7285136
>>7285137
Thanks!

[Anonymous No.7285146]

>>7285035
You're right. Keep looking. At least now you know where to start.

[Anonymous No.7285162]

>>7285146
Yeah, I'm searching. Thanks for the help.

[Anonymous No.7285269]

>>7285120
The insert? Obviously.

[Anonymous No.7285282]

Aight /fa/ that's it, I have chosen. There can be only one and this shall be the one.

[Anonymous No.7285290]

>>7285269
how?

[Anonymous No.7285327]

>>7285290

[Anonymous No.7285361]

>>7281985
moar like this

[Anonymous No.7285356]

>>7285041
>>7272905
>>7272890
Talking of leather straps, what does /fa/ think about brown straps with black boots or vice versa, avoid?

[Anonymous No.7285449]

>>7284805
>Victorinox

Oh man I'd love an Officer's Day Date wih Alox Dial

[Anonymous No.7285464]

I have the same one!

[Anonymous No.7285468]

>>7285449
yup

[Anonymous No.7285470]

>>7285356
I think you should match the strap to your belt which has to be matched to your shoes.

[Anonymous No.7285748]

Anyone here know Damasko?
really dig this model but it seems a lil goth-core

[Anonymous No.7285756]

>>7285748
use ETA movt's (while they're still available I guess)

[Anonymous No.7286506]

ever notice how the whole Nomos range looks like it was designed by the same one guy?

[Anonymous No.7286644]

>>7286506
seriously, not one fucking central seconds-hand between em

[Anonymous No.7287031]

>>7286506
>ever notice how the whole Rolex range looks like it was designed by the same one guy?
>ever notice how the whole Breiling range looks like it was designed by the same one guy?
>ever notice how the whole Hamilton range looks like it was designed by the same one guy?
>ever notice how the whole Breguet range looks like it was designed by the same one guy?

[Anonymous No.7287090]

>>7287031
no.
they all have varied and distinct models that you would never confuse with each other

[Anonymous No.7287290]

prepare to shit bricks

[Anonymous No.7287516]

>>7276869
That one is amazing with a suit

[Anonymous No.7287614]

>>7282174
and now? You never achieved anything and remember those times of spare (but existing) successes...

[Anonymous No.7287654]

>>7285748
Sinn is a similar aesthetic, but kind of pricey.

[Anonymous No.7287659]

>>7282130
>Vostok
what's the width of the strap? 20mm?

[Anonymous No.7287700]

>>7282239
Here's a protip: You are ugly and useless. YOU

[Anonymous No.7287763]

Are there any Junkers styled watches in the sub $300 area?

[Anonymous No.7287859]

>>7287659
18mm.

It's the same strap size as my Seiko 5s and it's not a big watch but a tad larger.

[Anonymous No.7288122]

I have a Seiko SKX007 that's built like a tank (my dad has one, too, and it's lasted him 25 years) and now I'm thinking of picking up this watch and putting a black crocodile strap on it. Thoughts?

[Anonymous No.7288273]

>>7280102
i wear one to work. good watch but feels daft wearing it after trying a decent analogue watch (particularly mechanical ones)

[Anonymous No.7288294]

any luv 4 da CWC G10

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7288310]

[Anonymous No.7288319]

>>7284805
I hope you're not implying Seiko is a bad thing

[croat !!is/8YYr03Vr No.7288367]

>>7288310
Is that your $100 strap?
lol.

[Anonymous No.7288499]

>>7288122 here
Didn't realize how small the K65 is, now I'm looking at the L15 like in >>7287859.

[Anonymous No.7288732]

>>7288499
>>7288122
Dubs x2

[Anonymous No.7288898]

>>7288732
Huh, imagine that.

[Anonymous No.7289600]

>>7287763
kenneth cole do a similar bauhaus to junkers

[Anonymous No.7289609]

>>7288319
not at all, I nearly bought one once
just implying that guy was looking at victorinox with a seiko budget

[Anonymous No.7289698]

>>7287763
$90, comes in black as well

http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-New-York-KC1568/dp/B001U3YC9G

[Anonymous No.7289910]

tfw you will never own a patek or ALS

[Anonymous No.7291455]

>>7288294
The style is very generic - but that's the point.
I think cwc are a rip.
Especially for the servicemen for whom it is really meant.

But as for overall style? Very nice.
Value? Nope. Not in the slightest.

[Anonymous No.7291491]

>>7273307
>>7281618
>>7274192
>>7273954
>>7273927
>>7273875

link to buy this please?

[Mifune No.7291541]

>>7289609
Seikos go up in price when you go Grand

[appearance No.7291563]

>>7271824
looking for a watch with these specifications, any reccomendations?
>minimal
>no legible branding pref. (txt/very obviosuy logo)
>black
>no accents that aren't monochrome)
>durable for everyday wear

[Anonymous No.7291616]

>>7291491
Too much money, More than you can afford pal.

The only watch that's low-luxury tier in your links is that Tissot and it's a PVD plated gold quartz chronograph at around the $300-400 price.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tissot+tradition+classic+gold

The others you linked cost $2k, $5k and so on. Some contain white/yellow gold precious metals in them.

Most of those are luxury timepieces. They're luxury for a reason be it collecting or possessing a nice watch to keep.

You don't need to buy a luxury tier watch if you can't afford to. It's up to you if you want to spend real moneys on a fake non-precious metal, asian movement replica if need be but they should be bought with replica printed money.

[Anonymous No.7291713]

r8 my watch?
i know ea isnt generally popular but i just thought this watch was pretty nice, so i got it. also mechanical.

[Anonymous No.7291720]

>>7291713
popular as in people who knows watches hates these is what i mean

[Anonymous No.7291725]

>>7285468
Too bad it's 40mm

[Anonymous No.7291728]

>>7291713
D+

[Anonymous No.7291818]

>>7291541
gotta had dat paper son if you wan yoself a sprin dry mooment

[Anonymous No.7291823]

>>7291725
?
if you have 5" wrists maybe
40 is fine on a 6.5+ inch wrist

40 is actually perfect
40 is love 40 is life

[Anonymous No.7292556]

>>7291563
What's your price range?

[Anonymous No.7292767]

I have been interested in purchasing a watch recently but I haven't found a single thing in my price range that I have liked. I checked ebay and I saw some vintage Omegas/Tags/etc in my price range and I like how they look, plus they have a good rep.

Would you advise that I buy something vintage that has a good rep, or take a chance on something newer? I don't know many brands and what they are known for. My price range is sub-$500 ideally.

[Anonymous No.7293843]

How feasible is it to buy a watch by parts then get it put together. Like if you wanted a Rolex and you one day bought a bezel then another time a mechanism?

[sieg heil !szTe0VDR1w No.7293872]

>>7293843
yes if you buy a complete vintage movement

but is it a good idea to piece a movement together? with no watching making experience probably not, you're not as good with a microscopic file as a watchmaker is

[Anonymous No.7295624]

Someone give me details on this bad boy. Apparently it is a Laco "Admiral" but I haven't seen it. Is Admiral an older version of their Squad line?

[Anonymous No.7295667]

/fa/'s thoughts on either of these? I'm looking for something with a silver body and white face with a black/dark strap. I'm really hoping to spend less than $30 but I can bump it up to maybe $60 if I can find something with a minimal design.

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Breda-Mens-Andrew-Classic-White-Black-Watch/8297370/product.html?refccid=ZMJZ7PJKJITKYPKDKV22U4PRXI&searchidx=191

http://www.amazon.com/EYKI-Quartz-Waterproof-Wristwatches-Leather/dp/B00E763OLU/ref=sr_1_8?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1385258680&sr=1-8&keywords=seiko

[Anonymous No.7295677]

>>7295667
they both look like garbage

[Anonymous No.7295675]

>>7295667
Forgot pic for the second one

[Anonymous No.7295685]

>>7295667
i have a timex easy reader for sale if you want it

[Anonymous No.7295690]

>>7295677
Know of anything better? I'm looking for a simple face and design. I'd love pic related or something similar, but I'm really constricted by price.

>>7295685
How much and what does it look like?

[Anonymous No.7296081]

>>7295690
bump

[Anonymous No.7296217]

>>7292767
buying old is taking a chance, find the style you like and buy the new version. Look at brands like Tissot, Hamilton, Victorinox, Orient, Junkers

[Anonymous No.7296576]

>>7295624
I was under the impression that Lacher was an entirely different brand from Laco.

[Anonymous No.7296638]

>>7295690
it's the white face, black band one from urban outfitters, the third color over from the left.

i paid $54 tax + shipping
it's yours for $30 shipped
one small knick on the case back and some creasing on the leather from wear but that's it.

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23076482&color=020&cm_mmc=SEM-_-Google-_-PLA-_-55041997864adwords_labelsM_ACC_WATCHES&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CPr41f_d_LoCFVKEfgodhRMABw#010

[Anonymous No.7297098]

Here's my humble collection. I actually hate all but the Mondaine. Will totally sell the other two cheap AF.

[Anonymous No.7298024]

Seiko

[Anonymous No.7298073]

it's over

goth ninja is finished

blunder of the century

[Anonymous No.7298109]

>>7296576
There is a thread about Laco vs Lacher on the official forum. (watchuseek or w/e it is) I think they are the same.

[Anonymous No.7298119]

>>7298024
oh cool, a fake gold, battery powered fake rolex date just
where oh where can I get one

[Anonymous No.7298216]

Are old swatch watches /fa/?

[Anonymous No.7298237]

>>7298216
yes I think so

I have a couple 90s era ones that I wear casually, they're an iconic brand and style

[Anonymous No.7298252]

How do I into vintage Russians? Perhaps the only interesting watches I can afford/ have until my grad gift.

[Anonymous No.7298301]

>>7298216
I remember my first swatch watch, my dad bougt me one, when I was 8. /fa/ as hell

[Anonymous No.7298310]

>>7298252
How into vintage Russian cameras? Cameras, watches, guns - read, read, learn find good offer check it and buy the thing

[croat !!is/8YYr03Vr No.7298322]

>>7271824

[Anonymous No.7298349]

>>7298216
I got new batteries today for all these. I'll wear them casually.

On a different note, what are some middleclassfag watches that look good?

[Anonymous No.7298814]

>>7275669
Yo, where can I get this? I've never wanted a watch so bad in my entire life.

[Anonymous No.7299346]

what would you guys recommend for $150?

Looking for a leather strap, something minimal to wear with a suit

[Anonymous No.7299661]

>>7276063
The fakes are priced just right.

[Anonymous No.7299704]

>>7274087
I need a watch like this with Roman numerals and a square dial for under 500$ anyone can help?

[Anonymous No.7299716]

>>7299346
brosway aviatore

[Anonymous No.7299723]

>>7299716
Never heard of that but had to check. Looks shitty as hell, typical mall watch.

Also 44mm with suit. Top lyl.

[Anonymous No.7299738]

>>7299723
You asked for a watch for around 150 and you expect something with the styling of a patek phillipe? Stupid fucking faggot

[Anonymous No.7299790]

>>7299738
I wasn't the guy who asked you dumbass.

For the guy who asked, Citizen Stiletto. Affordable, solid quality dress watch. Don't wear with casual stuff though.

[Anonymous No.7300745]

>>7299723
44mm anything. Top kek.

[Anonymous No.7300937]

>>7300745
Pretty much this. I could propably live with watch that big only if it was a chronograph flieger, where the size is somewhat justified by the history (original fliegers were big)

Other than that, imho optimal for myself is around 38mm, give or take 2mm. I have bit over 7-7.5 inch wrist which is quite avarage.

[Anonymous No.7301297]

>>7298322
the perfect angle for not idetifying a single one
bravo

[Anonymous No.7301511]

>>7300937

I thought my wrists were skinny, but they're about that.

I've got fairly broad forarms and largish hands so they look tiny.

Large or small watch to fix that?

[Anonymous No.7301537]

>>7301511
38mm-42mm is perfect
42mm w/ long lugs may look on the larger side, but bigger watches are the trend at the moment

literally every current day watch with a history going back 30 years or more is at least 2-4mm larger than its historical counterpart

[Anonymous No.7301551]

I found out that I bought this yesterday. It won't be here till Tuesday but I think I'm going to return it. I need a casual everyday watch but this one seems too busy. Opinions?

And where does everyone buy or shop for their wacthes?

[Anonymous No.7301668]

>>7301551
longislandwatch.com
jomashop.com
amazon / eBay
watchrecon.com for second hand

Timex are shit-tier. If your budget is <50, besides that there is really only Casio and a couple Swatch and seikos to look at before you get into brands that aren't actually brands if you know what I mean.

search for 'bauhaus watch' or 'dress watch' for simpler yet less casual designs

[Anonymous No.7301804]

>>7301668

Thanks for the tips. I did some searching and found pic related, I think it's pretty good looking but when I Google the name I find mixed reviews. Have you heard of this brand? Worth it or over priced?

[Anonymous No.7301814]

>>7301804

Shit, forgot link. Brand is 'Smart Turnout'

http://www.smartturnout.com/havelock-watch.html

[Anonymous No.7301857]

>>7301551
For Seiko, Orient, Citizen needs Creationwatches.com. Loads of models in stock and free global Fedex.

[Anonymous No.7301900]

>>7301814
never heard of them

have a browse of these; all >$150

http://www.longislandwatch.com/category_s/1857.htm?searching=Y&sort=2&cat=1857&show=120&page=1

[Anonymous No.7302015]

>>7301900

And I found my new watch. Thanks again, friend.

[Anonymous No.7302028]

>>7302015
no sweat mate
wear it in good health

[Anonymous No.7302050]

>>7302015
NATO straps are comfortable as fuck and you can swap them out for different colours in a matter of seconds, new unscrewing/untying necessary

here's a good place to check out different designs if you're ever interested

http://natostrapco.com/collections/20mm-straps?page=4

[Anonymous No.7302055]

>>7302050
*no unscrewing/untying

[Anonymous No.7302089]

>>7302050
I absolutely am, thank you.

[Anonymous No.7304040]

>>7297098
It's not the big face mondaine right? is the quality good?