WATCHES: POST EM HERE YOU DUMB FUCKS

[/g/ No.9440076]

spooky edition

[Anonymous No.9440091]

allahu akbar

[Anonymous No.9440115]

is that the new triple h king of kings watch? where can i obtain this

[Anonymous No.9440175]

came in the mail today
I like it and it was only 14£

[Anonymous No.9440354]

>>9440076
>wearing a watch under age 35

[Anonymous No.9440357]

>>9440354
>Posting for no reason

[Anonymous No.9440372]

>>9440076
w2c

[Anonymous No.9440373]

>>9440076
threadly reminder hat watches are fedoras for the wrist

[Anonymous No.9440389]

>>9440373
stay poorboi

[Anonymous No.9440425]

[Anonymous No.9440426]

[/g/ No.9440486]

>>9440372
they're custom made endlinks, probably etur
the watch itself is just a brown dial TT datejust with a fluted bezel.

[Anonymous No.9440511]

Notice the perfect curve of those lugs; the refinement of those hands; the overall balance of the dial; breguet numerals
Everything about this watch is so perfectly delicate

[Anonymous No.9440515]

>>9440511
It just isn't the 5970..

[Anonymous No.9440563]

>>9440515
I like the simplicity of this one. The 5970 is kind of massive looking and the dial is too busy for me. I like the 1518 and 5140 much more

[Anonymous No.9440601]

[Anonymous No.9440640]

>>9440601
Every time I see that watch it grows on me a little bit more, where did you get it from? Amazon is carrying SARBs now for about the same price as Seiya.

[Anonymous No.9440653]

>>9440640
I got it on seiya in Dec for $330~
No complaints about them

[Anonymous No.9440671]

>>9440563
The 5140 is also gorgeous, but I don't like the 1518 so much.

[Anonymous No.9440680]

>tfw no speedy

Which one looks the best, /fa/? The all black one is the closest to the moonwatch, but I'm really not a fan of the red and I think the others actually look better here. I'm also concerned that the metal band might be shit, because the stock band on my SKX007 was atrocious. The all white version might be my favorite, but I can't seem to find one that has that same dial colors but with the tachymeter on the bezel instead of on the dial. There's like a million different variations of this watch on amazon.

[Anonymous No.9440704]

>>9440680
There's something wrong with all of them in my opinion, but I'd pick either left or right.
The left one looks too big, or is it just an optical illusion?
The middle and right one have too large "bars" or whatever they're called, to indicate 12, 1, 2 and so on. Looks a bit dorky.

[Anonymous No.9440722]

>>9440704
They're all 42mm I think, the photos are just different. If anything the left has a smaller bezel and no crown guard so it's probably smaller.

[Anonymous No.9440805]

Thinking of copping a dress type watch... pic related.

[Anonymous No.9440810]

thoughts on my new swiss eagle watch?

[Anonymous No.9440812]

Or maybe this one. I'm not too sure about the three day date window though, I can't quite understand what is the purpose of it. The textured dial though looks lush!

[Anonymous No.9440823]

>>9440812

I would go for this one
Showing the day of the week seems like a cool feature

[Anonymous No.9440842]

>>9440812
>>9440805
I'd say first one but i'm not a big fan of guilloché so if you're into that 2nd is pretty good too

>>9440810
That watch collection looks pretty sad. Your swiss eagle watch is probably just another overpriced cheap "swiss made" chinese watch

[Anonymous No.9440881]

>>9440810
Holy shit, this is pathetic.
How about you put your new watch in focus so it's not blurred as shit?
You shouldn't take pictures like that, especially not with a collection as shit as yours.
I bet you buy any watch that says "swiss made" and expects it to be as great as any high end watch.

[Anonymous No.9440884]

>>9440812
>>9440805
I'd want the first one, but with guilloche, lol.

[Anonymous No.9440908]

>>9440842
>>9440881

sorry.

its a bit blurry but better

[Anonymous No.9440921]

>>9440908
Not my style.
And I really loathe the red eagle.
I also think it's a horrible blue color. It's not deep enough - but it might just be the blurry as fuck picture.
The only reason Swiss Eagle isn't dead is because it says "swiss made", imo.

[Anonymous No.9440937]

I can feel the jelly from here. Got it in the mail yesterday.

[Anonymous No.9440944]

>>9440937
Isn't that a woman's watch?
It looks awfully small and round.

[Anonymous No.9440949]

>>9440937
Back. Near all watches posted here without timestamp are fake to remind you swooning idiots

[Anonymous No.9440950]

>>9440937
>most boring watch in the world
>omg you so ebin jelly 'xD

[Anonymous No.9440951]

>>9440937
Yup. I'm sure everybody in here is jelly of your Nomos knockoff watch

[Anonymous No.9440971]

>>9440944
not a womans watch. its a bit over 38 mm

[Anonymous No.9440984]

muh OM. I've been too busy to sit down and take some decent photos, maybe this weekend I'll get around to it because that dial looks great in person.

[Anonymous No.9440987]

[Anonymous No.9440995]

I need your help.

I have a shitty fashionbrand watch and want to buy a real watch with the $500 I saved up.
Do I buy a Seiko/Tissot with that money?
Or 2 good fakes?

[Anonymous No.9440999]

>>9440076
storm watches

[Anonymous No.9441004]

>>9440950
stay butthurt. lets see what you wear? probably pic related

[Anonymous No.9441012]

>>9440486
Hey /g/, you still in this thread?
Answer this: >>9440995 for me please

[Anonymous No.9441017]

>>9440995

Do you want mechanical or quartz?

Some brands I like that have pieces in that pricerange:

Certina
Seiko
Tissot
Victorinox
Citizen
Vostok
Steinhart
Junkers

There are other watchmakers that have pieces in that pricerange but these are of the top of my head the ones I like most.

[Anonymous No.9441020]

Getting this in a few days.

I've been pining over it for a while, I really want a manual automatic so I can see the movement without it being concealed by the rotor.

[Anonymous No.9441023]

>>9440995
>>9441012
I'm not /g/ namefag, but I'm also /g/. What the hell kind of watch do you want? If I had $500 right now I'd buy a Seiko SARB033, SARB035, or SARB065, or I would keep the money and put it in my Speedmaster fund.

>>9441004
Nobody is jelly of your cheap meme watch, nerd. We all have our own cheap meme watches, and I can take better photos of mine.

[Anonymous No.9441029]

>>9441020

Back

[Anonymous No.9441035]

>>9441023
Those are a little too flashy for me.
I do appreciate the suggestions howver.
I was really considering just buying a fake Patek Philippe or Datejust II for $200 to bump into things and have a clean watch with date.

[Anonymous No.9441036]

>>9441020
> a manual automatic
lol
A mechanical watch then. Manual automatic is an oxymoron.

[Anonymous No.9441040]

>>9441036
you're an oxymoron :^)

[Anonymous No.9441046]

>>9441023
I have an SNK809 on my wrist right now, but on a black zulu diver nato strap. The straps they come on are complete shite.

[Anonymous No.9441054]

>>9441035
Really? I think the 033 and 035 are pretty subdued, but yeah the 065 is definitely going to grab some attention. Personally, I wouldn't buy a fake, but I've heard that the fake Aqua Terras are really good, and there are some really nice looking watches in that line.

[Anonymous No.9441075]

>>9441036

I meant to write mechanical instead of automatic, jumbled up the two. Even so it would be redundant but there are alot of people that assume mechanical means automatic and forget about non-automatic mechanicals. I just wanted it to be clear. But thanks anyway.

[Anonymous No.9441100]

>>9441040
Well done! Bless...

>>9441075
Hahaha fair enough and fair point!

[Anonymous No.9441101]

>>9441004
Currently sporting this and a Seiko 5.

[Anonymous No.9441106]

>>9441035

Don't buy fakes. You get a shit movement for 200 just for it to say patek philippe and unless you are rich and just like your money so much you buy fakes of watches you can afford, anyone will know it's a fake and you'll know it's a fake so I think it's pointless... I mean, a fake rolex or omega I can understand because there are people that save up a long just to have one so to the untrained eye your fake could be real, but a patek? Not a chance.

You get a better quality watch than the fake if you spend the same dosh on a legit brand... It might not be a patek or franck muller or piguet but it is what it is.

At least that's what I think.

[Anonymous No.9441120]

>>9441023
you want me to bust out my dslr faboi cause i will

[Anonymous No.9441122]

>>9441035
I agree with >>9441106
If you're going for a fake, you should buy something believable like a Rolex, and just say you inherited it or something.
Although it'll be inevitable when you are wearing it, your father sees it and says "how did you get the money for that?" and you respond with "i-its a f-f-fake ;_;".

[Anonymous No.9441124]

Only have these two so far, took the pic today after picking up the omega in the repair shop. It's an automatic, 565 caliber, circa 1960s. The other is a quartz Tissot on a leather strap stampped to look like crocodile leather

[Anonymous No.9441135]

>>9441124
You're slowly becoming "that guy" that posts your Omega watch in every thread.
We get it. You got it at a good price at a market or some shit and got confirmed that it wasn't a fake.
Don't be that guy, anon.

I get that you're just happy that you got a new watch, but it's getting a bit weird now. But it is a nice watch, anon, and don't take what I say the wrong way.

[Anonymous No.9441142]

>>9441035

Are you looking for a dress watch, a sport watch, a dive watch? I gave you a list of brands back in >>9441017 but I'll tell you this, if you aren't wary of buying online, steinhart make some prety goodlooking and great quality watches for relatively cheap considering their quality. The inly reason I haven't bought one is because I don't like buying online, otherwise I'd have bought pic related

[Anonymous No.9441144]

>>9440175
I really like the striped dial face

[Anonymous No.9441150]

>>9441101

>tfw I'll never have an Omega seamaster that's sexy af

[Anonymous No.9441155]

>>9441035
I agree with >>9441106 on the note that absolutely no one will believe that your fake Patek, Jaeger or whatever is real. You'll pay money on a shitty movement to pretend you have a watch that anyone who knows the price tag will know you don't.

If you want some brand name that you can't afford new, go for vintage. Or just go for cheaper brands (which doesn't mean they are of bad quality). Tissot is a good entry brand imo

>>9441135
...but this is only the second thread I've posted it into. Also I hadn't posted the Tissot last time. But don't worry either way, I don't frequent /fa/ aside from watch threads every month or so. I doubt I'll be regular enough to become "that guy"

[Anonymous No.9441162]

>>9441124

That tissot is the only watch with roman numerals I've seen in a long time that I didn't think was awful...

Good job, I guess

[Anonymous No.9441164]

>>9441155
>second
Third.

[Anonymous No.9441171]

>>9441155
>second
this >>9441164

Which means you've been posting it in every thread since you got it.

[Anonymous No.9441172]

>>9440937
>>9440971
I really, really like that style. How much did it cost?

[Anonymous No.9441183]

>>9441162
Thanks. Purists go on and on about it being a quartz, but honestly? Nice dress watch for a good price, who cares.

>>9441164
>>9441171
Whoops. I guess I forgot about the first one. Alright, alright, I'll tone down my excitement

>>9441142
I really like the looks of that. Can you give me an address? Couldn't find it on amazon

[Anonymous No.9441184]

>>9441172
http://www.good-stuffs.com/Classic-Rodina-automatic-wrist-watch-OEM-by-Sea-Gull-ST17_p_156.html

[Anonymous No.9441189]

>>9441142
I am not a big fan of Steinhart to wear myself. A friend of mine has a a real Rolex and nex tot that the Steinhart just looks like a knock-off.
I am looking for a dresswatch, since that would be the easiest for day-to-day wear.

>>9441122
>>9441106
>>9441155
Okay so don't buy the Patek.
And if I must the Rolex or any Vintage watch would do. I have to rethink everything now, I liked the Datejust II that /g/ posted in the previous thread (or the one before).
But I like the clean dresswatch look on the Patek and you don't get that with something like a Timex or Orient.
Maybe a Tissot LeLocle?

[Anonymous No.9441192]

>>9441183
>Whoops. I guess I forgot about the first one. Alright, alright, I'll tone down my excitement
Nonono! Be excited, just.. Don't keep posting it continously in the next 10 threads, or you'll just become an obnoxious meme.

To make up for being a bit of a party pooper I can tell you the name of the Steinhart is:
Steinhart Ocean 1 Black

[Anonymous No.9441194]

>>9441189
>Maybe a Tissot LeLocle?
That's a very nice watch indeed.

[Anonymous No.9441196]

>>9441171
hahahahahahaha
>>9441155
pic related

[Anonymous No.9441216]

>>9441192
Hahahaha I meant toning down my excitement on these threads only. As for the Steinhart, I'm impressed. It sounds like a great watch for a very reasonable price. Unfortunately a little to big for my puny wrists lol

>>9441189
....damn. Great choice actually, I personally love the Le Locle and a quick search showed it for 400 bucks. I think it's a pretty sweet deal if you can grab one (I know I'm adding one to my list now lol)

[Anonymous No.9441218]

>>9441155

Even a "believeable" fake, such as an omega or a rolex (There isn't a sinlge rolex I see on a wrist that I don't assume right away it's a fake... It's the most faked watch in existance) carries the risk that it will be of lousy quality (as in, it broke and you cant take it to a watch store bc it's a fake) rather than just being of inferior quality. And not just that, even if it's quality is somewhat decent, every time you look at it, you'll know it's a fake and it'll constantly remind you of the fact it's not the real deal every time you look at the time.

Maybe it's just me, but I've made peace with myself over the fact that I'll never own a rolex or any +10k watch. There are plenty of watches and brands that cater to my economic class, so many that I'll never get to have all the watches I find attractive even if I lived to be 100 and bought a watch every month.

/end rant

[Anonymous No.9441223]

>>9441189
With $500 I'd buy the clown face watch.
I can only dream of opening a circus on my arm ;_;

[Anonymous No.9441249]

Okay so instead of all the fakes, I'll go for this one.
Opinions?

>>9441223
I'm not sure If I'd go for the circus.

>>9441194
>>9441216
Glad you both agree!

[Anonymous No.9441261]

>>9441249
Do it.
Le Locle is a great watch.
It's beautiful and with the white dial it goes with almost anything.
I wouldn't go for it in gold, though.
In my opinon gold is for old men and for black people.

[Anonymous No.9441268]

>>9441249
Just like >>9441261 said, I'd go for the silver one. Nothing wrong with gold in itself, I just don't think it looks better than a normal Le Locle. Maybe if the dial was black, gold could work for the numbers, I guess

[Anonymous No.9441273]

>>9441261
>>9441268
I'll consider going for the silver one.
I really like the brown leather strap. It makes it all a bit younger.

[Anonymous No.9441289]

>>9441273
You can always get a new strap.
Don't worry about that.

[Anonymous No.9441311]

>>9441183

The quartz vs mechanical thing will never go away and isn't solvable, but never get the idea that mechanical >>> quartz or even mechanical > quartz to put it simply.

Mechanical watches came close to seeing their end when quartz watches made their appearence (bless the japanese for that one), because they could be made in a much cheaper, much faster manner but didn't have a tradeoff in terms of timekeeping. Quite the opposite, quartz watches are the most precise watches and while mechanical watches loose seconds on the day, quartz watches loose seconds on the month, and quartz chronographs are much more precise as well. So why didn't quartz crush mechanicals and put switzerland in search of a new hobby? because one guy (before he died he was the second or third most wealthy person on the planet) decided to start putting "swiss-made" on the watches. He created a status arround having the "original" and the "authentic" watch and something that in terms of functionality (solely in terms of functionality) should have perished, mechanical watches, survived and later strived because of induced status on mechanichal timepieces. And the funniest part of this? The only way that man had money to keep afloat the mechanichal watch when it was most fragile was buy selling quartz watches under the brand SWATCH.

So, the reality os the situtation is, I hate that I like mechanichal watches so much, their complexity, ingenuity and meticulousness because quartz do what they (ultimately) do (tell time) better and cheaper with no drawbacks (now that soler powering is a thing). So purists can go suck on a cactus because they're only able to enjoy mechanicals thanks to quartz

[Anonymous No.9441312]

Is /g/-san here?

[Anonymous No.9441318]

>>9441273
From what I'm seeing, it looks like the brown leather strap on my Classic Dream a few posts above. Since you intend on changing the strap, you can go the whole way and get a real crocodile/aligator leather for it

[Anonymous No.9441326]

This or without the day

[Anonymous No.9441342]

>>9441261

>n my opinon gold is for old men and for black people.

I like you.

[Anonymous No.9441343]

>>9441311
I admire mechanical watches for their complexity, but I honestly view them as jewelry. They are really interesting achievements of engineering, but where practicality and precision are concerned my Tissot runs circles around my Omega

[Anonymous No.9441354]

>>9441326

I like it and I don't think I'd ever seen a watch that has the full weekday. Cool.

[Anonymous No.9441379]

>>9441343

I agree. The only reason I like mechanicals are for for being wonderful, wearable pieces of precise and complex engineering.

[Anonymous No.9441380]

>>9441311
this.

well spoken. I'd give you an applause for that post.

anyway, I still like having my automatic Seiko 5 as some sort of novelty thing that's interesting to me but I prefer quartz since I don't need to look after a quartz watch. that's useful unlike mechanical watches.

[Anonymous No.9441400]

>>9441318
It's actually a metal closer thingy.
(sorry English is not my native language and my knowledge kind of stops at certain parts of watches)
I'm not sure if the strap you pointed out has that? I kind of like it since it would wear out a bit less.

[Anonymous No.9441412]

>>9441023
>that blue seiko 5

man, I got the green one and I want to like that blue one, but I just can't for some reason. I don't like blue on my watches. I'm weird like that.

Do you feel weird about blue dials? I just can't see how it works well with this watch in particular. good cop though.

I think about buying the tan colored one though. it's the only other color choice I like for those.
sadly, the full lume dial one is japan only and importing it costs so much and you pay $135 for that one.

[Anonymous No.9441418]

>>9441400
Ah, I gotcha, don't worry. No, my strap doesn't. I'm unfamiliar with changing straps, perhaps someone more versed on it can tell you if it's possible to put the clasp you want on an aftermarket strap

[Anonymous No.9441428]

>>9441046
>The straps they come on are complete shite.

they aren't. I don't see what makes you think that way. strap is durable, sits well and steady on my wrist and does it's job well. I'd like a different color though.

[Anonymous No.9441450]

>>9441380

The whole watch-enthusiast world makes you feel inferior for having chosen a quartz timepiece and usually says: " oh yeah, that's nice but I'd pay a bit more and UPGRADE to an automatic". Or simply maintains a stigma of a quartz watch as cheap and inferior, whilst "real men and connaisseurs that appreciate true value" buy mechanical watches. It makes you feel like you're not making a good deal if you buy quartz and I fucking hate that. And I hate how a lot of people are being mislead in that sense.

So a couple of rules-of-thumb I have is that mehcanical =/= quartz, they're just different, and avoid making comparisons in terms of better or worse because it depends on what you want and/or value and that a good quartz movement is just as respectable as a good mechanical movement.

[Anonymous No.9441452]

>>9441412
>>9441023
Question for you Seiko 5 owners,
How is it that they are on Amazon/Ebay for around $70?
Surely they can't be that cheap?

[Anonymous No.9441455]

>>9441380
>>9441412

I love seiko 5, I'm eyeing a few and will probably buy one for may birthday

[Anonymous No.9441465]

>>9441450
>It makes you feel like you're not making a good deal if you buy quartz and I fucking hate that. And I hate how a lot of people are being mislead in that sense.

totally. guess how I felt when I first got into watches. same way and same way here on /fa/. it's ridiculous.

anyways, it's good if people like you are making this known. so I give you kudos for that.

[Anonymous No.9441472]

>>9441342
Thanks. I like you too, I think!

[Anonymous No.9441493]

>>9441450
The problem with quartz is its used mainly for altogether cheap watches, or by luxury watch brands to be put in overpriced watches. There's a difference between a cheap quartz movement and a Grand Seiko 9F.
The difference of accuracy between quartz and mechanical is not even a real problem as for most people a few seconds a day won't matter at all.

[Anonymous No.9441503]

>>9441428
>>9441412
Mine.

They are. Mine came apart at the edges where it is glued before it is stitched you could see all the glue, the weave is too wide so it looks really cheap and it faded and frayed within a few weeks of use. A half decent NATO looks so much better imo.

[Anonymous No.9441509]

>>9441452
Simply, they just are that cheap.

[Anonymous No.9441514]

>>9441452
>How is it that they are on Amazon/Ebay for around $70?

several reasons. despite being Seikos they are produced and made in Malaysia. Another important reason is that they are entirely self-winding and have no additional option to handwind them via crown. you can only shake them to wind them. that's not necessarily bad bu that's part of the reason why they are cheaper since that normally essential feature is missing. also they have shitty water resistance. only 30m I think.

another reason might be that these watches have been around for a bit longer than everybody thinks. I've also seen that there other models like SNKH69, 63, etc. who happen to have differently shaped hands. I'm not exactly sure but I think those have been around for much longer. Been a while with the SNK8xx models as well so their price drops naturally. But it varies. On amazon the price for these constantly jumps up and down.

[Anonymous No.9441525]

>>9441503
>Mine came apart at the edges where it is glued before it is stitched you could see all the glue, the weave is too wide so it looks really cheap and it faded and frayed within a few weeks of use.

that's weird. had mine for like a year now and I don't see any glue coming off or anything. my strap is fine. I can tell you that much.

[Anonymous No.9441570]

Was replying to someone in the last thread about why they were recommending a sea dweller over a sub, but since that thread's dead I'll ask here:

Serious question.
I'm looking at a 14060M (nodate submariner) and a 16660 dweller that are the same price.

Condition being equal, and the date function not interesting me in the slightest (in fact it irritates me as it spoils the symmetry of the dial), any reason why the dweller is so much better for a non-diver?

I would assume a dweller would be more finicky and costly to service as well, so maintenance costs overall will be much higher (with no discernable benefit).

HE escape hatch thing the dweller has bothers me. It's the reason I let some nice seamasters slip by: HE escape valve has no use for me at all and it makes the case more cluttered.

[Anonymous No.9441574]

>>9441525
Maybe I just got a dodgy one then. I didn't like the look either, as I said the weave was too wide, its a small watch and a thin strap so it just looked bad imo, it didn't suit my wrist! But that's all subjective, I wish I kept the strap to show you but I threw it out!

[Anonymous No.9441586]

>>9441574
no, it's fine. I believe you.
I'm not saying the strap it comes with can't fail you or anything.

[Anonymous No.9441605]

>>9441493

There are a lot of low-quality quartz movements being sold for a premium, unfortunately. However people only buy those if they want (or don't know any better) and aren't generaly being mislead (cK watches do go on about how they are precise and all that, its just a glorified jewelery bracelet that happens to have some numbers and sticks that point at two of them). There are alot of

The thing is 200€ and you can buy a very good quartz, 500€ and the movement you have in your quartz watch is top-notch and from that point on it's about brand and/or extra fuctions and diminishing returns apply. There are these 2 categories of quartz watches and you can't mix the 2 because they cater to specificaly to their own consumer-niche. My sister has a cK watch that she loves and has never complained about it. She doesn't give a shit if it's a low-quality movement worth 15€ thast she paid 200€ for because it is a fashion accesory above all else, she fits in the niche that is ok with mediocre watches. however, the other category is for enthusiasts of timepieces that want quality and precision.

In that sense, I don't agree with what you said about the accuracy difference between quartz and mechanical. Let's consider 6 seconds a day is what the mechanical looses (there are some that loose up to 15 but lets keep it at 6). 30 days later thats 180 seconds, a minute and a half. If you put the quartz at 10 seconds a month, it would take 18 months, a year and a half to loose those same 180 seconds. It isn't a major deal for most, but for some the less adjusting the better and I've lost busses and other events by a slimmer margin that 180 seconds.

Good quartz movements are sold by a lot of good brands and the fact that quartz is simply cheaper than mechanical leads to quartz being featured as the brands "entry level" watches witch leads to people thinking (and the swiss brands do this purposefully) they are inferior because they are cheaper, which isn't right

[Anonymous No.9441633]

>>9441509
>>9441452
Well there are literal ton of fakes around, and the Seiko 5 is considered semi-luxury in SE asia.
Be careful with watches, they make fake of everything. Fucking everything.

[Anonymous No.9441676]

Should I cop?
What /fa/ thinks of vintage led watches?

[Anonymous No.9441697]

>>9441676
Not /fa/.
Especially not in gold.

[Anonymous No.9441706]

>>9441676
led watches have pros and cons.

pros: you can read them no matter how bright or dark it is

cons: that fucker eats a shitload of battery life,
you always have to push a button to read the time because of that. it doesn't have all the features most digital watches come with (probably no timer).

either way, it looks good but a normal silver bracelet digital watch with silver case would be a bit smarter than a pure led watch.

[Anonymous No.9441846]

What does /fa/ reckon on this one?
Thinking about getting it as my first wrist watch. 22yo
>tfw it costs half the price in the US..

[/g/ No.9441884]

>>9441326
with day.

>>9441312
sorry, went to the gym.

>>9441570
people generally recommend the seadweller over the submariner to be hipsters because the submariner is such an overdone watch these days. it also may have to do with its lack of cyclops.
if I were you, I'd go with a no date subC.

[Anonymous No.9441893]

>>9441846
$75

[Anonymous No.9441907]

>>9441846
Negative Points:
Quartz.
Huge red lolly pop seconds hand.
Other Hands.
Hour markers.
That seconds hand.
SBB CFF FFS?
Red on the crown.
Seconds hand.

Good points:

[Anonymous No.9441921]

>>9441907
>Quartz
>negative

we already talked about faggots like you ITT so you'd be better off not posting that ignorant shit.

[Anonymous No.9441924]

Poorboi edition.

[Anonymous No.9441931]

>>9441893
I'd take this over this ugly ass mondaine any day.
also, Boccia belongs to Tutima watches. can't go wrong with them.

[Anonymous No.9441943]

Bought this a awhile ago, not really sure of how I feel about it now. What are your thoughts? Also best place to get seiko 5 or sarbs

[Anonymous No.9441948]

>>9441884
Are you selling any watches at the moment, /g/?

[Anonymous No.9441962]

>>9440810
Holy shit thats a lot of dog shit. Have you ever considered maybe saving your shekels and buying a decent time piece rather than having a mountain of shit

[/g/ No.9441964]

>>9441249
>opinions
you did good, other than the SARBs which you apparently don't like I would have recommended something like that next

>>9441948
if anybody in the US wanted my datejust as a sort of foray into replicas I'd be willing to give it up for $200. i'm not really actively trying to sell it , but if someone wanted it I'd give it to them. long as they were aware of the inaccuracies it has.

[Anonymous No.9441967]

>>9441921
Yeah I saw that, it was one guy saying that mechanical watches almost died out because of quartz then went on to say that it was saved by a guy who continued making them subsidised by selling quartz watches so mechanical fags should be grateful that quartz watches existed because they saved mechanical watches from becoming extinct. See the flaw there?

A quartz movement in a $10 watch is of the same complexity and manufacturing skill as the Mondaine posted yet it is 20 times the price. The case specification of fashion like this doesn't justify the difference. There is absolutely no justification. Relatively expensive quartz fashion watches are the epitome of the "emperors new clothes" lesson.

Do one.

[Anonymous No.9441973]

>>9441249
If I were you id save up and buy something better second hand. Tissots are good watches but youre getting a generic ETA movement and you could maybe get a Tudor for around 500-1.5k second hand and it would be a much better investment

[Anonymous No.9441983]

Acionna incoming.

Aught to arrive tomorrow or Friday if all goes well.

Also waiting for a response for a Hexa F74.

Gonna be nice to get both.

[Anonymous No.9441987]

>>9441964
>if anybody in the US wanted my datejust as a sort of foray into replicas I'd be willing to give it up for $200. i'm not really actively trying to sell it , but if someone wanted it I'd give it to them. long as they were aware of the inaccuracies it has.
It's just that I saw in the last thread (or the one before?) that you had just sold your Tissot Perpetual Calendar, and I was wondering if you often sold watches.

[Anonymous No.9441988]

>>9441983
are you mr. microbrands megawrists?
if so, you have a sick collection

[Anonymous No.9441989]

>>9441943
Reminds me slightly of the IWC Portuguese. A darn sexy watch. I've only heard good things about Orients quality too... How have you found it?

[Anonymous No.9441997]

>>9441983
>Lew and Huey
I really wish they'd remove that awful dog logo and just write their names.

[/g/ No.9442004]

>>9441987
yeah, I sell things fairly often. still on that quest to find the perfect watch, although the tudor mod, seiko 5, and hamilton are all permanent members of the collection.
next purchase will likely be a frankenstein datejust build with mostly gen parts. can't decide between twotone with blue or steel with gray tapesty.

[Anonymous No.9442010]

>>9441943
Numbers are too big. The date is running over the 6. And I prefer the watch maker logo to be at the top.
3/10 (you get points for sunburst guilloché)

[/g/ No.9442011]

>>9442004
better picture, forgot that one is shit res

[Anonymous No.9442013]

>>9442004
Are you a poorfag too, /g/?

[Anonymous No.9442017]

>>9441988
>mr. microbrands megawrists
Possibly the best nick I've read yet.

Yes I am, and thanks for the compliment. Love me some micros.

>>9441997
Sparky blends in better on some rather than others.

[Anonymous No.9442022]

[/g/ No.9442025]

>>9441943
>best place to get seiko 5 or SARBs
amazon. they have most of the SARBs but you may want to go to seiyajapan if you can't find the one you want.

>>9442013
not quite a poorfag but I try to limit my spending on watches. have also been exercising a bit more restraint in my purchases and considering them for at least a few months before buying. should help with my serial watch flipping issue.

the other datejust I'm considering.

[Anonymous No.9442031]

>>9441983
>Hexa F74
I really like that watch as well.
A shame it's hard to get your hands upon.

[/g/ No.9442035]

>>9442025
or maybe just stick with something similar to the datejust rep I have?

brb in 2 hrs

[Anonymous No.9442038]

>>9442017
>Sparky
I-Is that the name of the dog?

[Anonymous No.9442053]

>>9442031
Yeah it's a nice piece. I'm really pleased with the K500 and when I heard that they had finished production I knew I had to get my hands on one.

Hopefully the guy I'll be getting it from will get back to me soon so we can seal the deal.

The only other micro I've got my heart set on is a Halios Delfin, which is gonna be stupid expensive.

>>9442038
Pretty much.

[Anonymous No.9442087]

Stupid fucker here, how do I go about putting pic related on a nato band?

[Anonymous No.9442102]

>>9442087
cut off the strap with scissors and glue it on

[Anonymous No.9442107]

>>9441989
Quality is great, for the price the quality is amazing. The bands are great quality, metal bands are good quality. I paid like $150 for it, I wasn't expecting much but I was suprised

>>9442010
Yeah, exactly what I don't like about it, if the numbers were a bit more discrete I would really like it

>>9442025
Thanks man.

[Anonymous No.9442126]

I'm going to take a nap now.

[Anonymous No.9442128]

>>9442087
Youtube "how to fit a nato strap" fucking hell dude.

[Anonymous No.9442168]

I'm in the market for a dress watch should I get a cocktail time (sarb065)? Is it worth $400? Keep in mind I'm currently working at McDonald's

[Anonymous No.9442196]

>>9442168
I'd say the SARB035 might be a better choice. You can dress it up with a nice leather strap if you ever need to, but it's much more relaxed than the Cocktail Time and comes with a bracelet. While the dial is very nice on the 065, the blueish tint it has didn't really go well with anything, and I wear a dress shirt and vest daily for work.

[Anonymous No.9442200]

>>9442168
>Keep in mind I'm currently working at McDonald's

You should probably save all your shekels until you can afford to quit McDonald's and search for a real job.

None of McDonald's clientele would be able to appreciate any kind of watch you wear.

[Anonymous No.9442232]

>>9442196
I really appreciate the feedback, thank you, the sarb035 is considerably cheaper as well, getting a new band and changing it will be a nuisance

>>9442200
I wouldn't wear it at work, I get paid alright, usually take home nearly $400 per week. I'm a fan of the watch but like the other guy said it isn't too versatile, I'll give it a miss, save my shekels and buy a decent watch with my first pay check of a real job

[Anonymous No.9442243]

>>9442232
>nearly $400 per week
So, under $400?

Meaning less than $1500 a month?
Meaning less than $18000 a year?

Must be nice.

[Anonymous No.9442262]

>>9442232
mcdonalds is decent man, it's used as a stepping stone. It shows you're better than the unemployed fucks out there. be proud :)

i'd def save for a better watch that you can pass down to your kid though

[Anonymous No.9442266]

>>9442262
>shows you're better than the unemployed fucks out there

Anyone can get a job at McDonalds. This is not a milestone to be celebrated, at all.

Poor people on welfare make just as much money sitting at home.

[Anonymous No.9442308]

>>9442266
>Anyone can get a job at McDonalds.
Tell that to the swaths of twenty-somethings with college/university education who can't get a job at one, with their reason for applying being that they can't get a job in their field.

[Anonymous No.9442329]

>>9442308
There are more people than jobs right now, yes.

This is a result of the economy being shit.

This is also why it is understandable how some folks would celebrate having a job at McDonald's right now.

This is *also* why people will stop striving for higher in the future, and why the economy will continue to be shit for a little while.

[Anonymous No.9442334]

>>9442266
>shows you're better than the unemployed fucks out there
>Anyone can get a job at McDonalds.
>nigga you just proved his point

[Anonymous No.9442335]

>>9442266
>Anyone can get a job at McDonalds

LMFAO!! no they can't. my mate is a manager at a mcdonalds and they either take on 15 yr olds for lower wage pay or you better come in dressed nice and have some exp under your belt if youre 18+

[Anonymous No.9442340]

>>9440076
well this thread just got fucking derailed lol!

[Anonymous No.9442345]

>>9442262
Thanks man, the economy sucks balls where I live. Youth unemployment is on par with the worst in the country In my region

>>9442266
>I'm better then you because Im privileged and haven't been afflicted by any problems in my life

[Anonymous No.9442351]

>>9442345
>>9442335
>>9442334
>McDonald's employees

Times are hard, I get it.
Still, strive higher friends.

[Anonymous No.9442649]

>Fucking derailment man
Time to get it back on track.

[Anonymous No.9442665]

>>9442649
>Vacheron
Finally someone with fucking taste

[/g/ No.9442683]

>>9442665
vacheron is sex

[Anonymous No.9442880]

>>9442665
Thanks
>mfw not my Mercator

[Anonymous No.9442976]

>>9440680
Go vintage

[Anonymous No.9443159]

>>9441967
>See the flaw there?

no, because your stupid argument is based on sentimentality for "muh mechanical" alone.
you're just trying to go against natural technological advancement here, buddy.
quartz was both good and bad for mechanical watch production. I don't see a flaw with that because in the big scheme of things, this is exactly what has to be expected.

I never questioned the 2nd paragraph. that one is true. I don't like this mondaine.

[Anonymous No.9443314]

>>9442087
you can't and you shouldn't. the frame of these watches aren't fit for Nato straps because the gap between case and springbar is way too narrow to pull the strap through it. Besides, it would look like shit. these watches aren't made for them. natos only work well with non-digital watches.

besides, the strap it comes with is better anyway. if it was a metal strap I'd advice to get one that's similar to your pic.

[Anonymous No.9443435]

>>9442087

[Anonymous No.9443679]

dead thread

[Anonymous No.9443754]

[Anonymous No.9443775]

How do I read the caliber, model and identify which movement my watch has?

[Anonymous No.9443780]

>>9443775
What watch do you have? It should have some info on the back, you should be able to find out the rest from there on the Internet, if you have a photo that you haven't taken try doing a reverse image search

[Anonymous No.9443784]

>>9443775
If you know the reference of your watch you can search on the interwebs, or open the caseback and the ref and cal number should be there

[Anonymous No.9443864]

Not sure if I should come here or /g/ but

Is there some kind of essential watch guide for basic bitches? Also any kind of tips to pick out a solid watch? I have no taste so I need things pointed out to me, thanks.

[Anonymous No.9443869]

>>9443864
This help?

[Anonymous No.9443882]

>>9443864
What style will you be wearing it with/ activities will you be doing? What is your budget? Do you want something stylish/ solid/ all purpose/ cheap? Do you appreciate mechanical watches or not care so quartz would be fine?

[/g/ No.9443886]

>>9443869
whoa, it's like I traveled back in time

>>9443864
yes

[Anonymous No.9443893]

>>9443869
Yeah sort of. I don't know if it's just terrible pictures but most of those watches look incredibly ugly. Also what's with the fucking casio, some kind of ironic thing? Why would you wear that on purpose unless you're some kind of homeless guy.

The seagull ones seem okay though, especially the 2542 but those half drawn 6 and 12 is ugly af.

Also what are your thoughts on fakes? spare me the big lecture on ethics, I just want a nice looking functional watch, really couldn't give a fuck about showing off brands (fake or real).

>>9443882
Typical uni student. So Idk something "casual" or w/e. I can go up to 200 dollars I guess but idk I'm a cheap bastard so I'd rather spend less if I can.

>Do you appreciate mechanical watches?
Are quartz ugly or non functional or anything like that? If it's just a heritage/preference thing I don't really care.

[Anonymous No.9443916]

>>9443893
well, /fa/, have fun sorting this shit out. I'm out, lol.

[Anonymous No.9443917]

>>9443893
The money you would spend on a fake would be better spent on a half decent watch from, say, Seiko... Check out the SNZF17K1 its takes its design cues from the rolex submariner and is a half decent watch. It would suit smart wear or casual and is robust. It is a mechanical watch though. (Dumbing it down here) Quartz is a electronic movement that requires a battery, is much cheaper and more accurate than mechanical. So for someone who is clueless like yourself I would go for a Citizen Eco Drive or a Casio Edifice. These are quartz but run on solar power so no need to change the battery ever. Should be able to find some models within your budget.

[/g/ No.9443919]

>>9443864
>any kind of tips to pick out a solid watch?
brand name is the easiest way to determine quality. stick with seiko, citizen, and orient on the lower end.

>>9443893
>most of those watches look incredibly ugly
it's a guide on good watches, not pretty watches
>what's with the fucking casio
lrn2/g/
lots of people come into our threads going 'i want cheap digital watch' and they get many responses of allahu ackbar

>what are your thoughts on fakes?
if you find a genuine watch you like post it here and I'll give you the best rep of it within your price range.

[Anonymous No.9443929]

>>9443893
$42

>Are quartz ugly or non functional or anything like that?
No, they look the same and keep good time. They run on batteries rather than a spring.
>If it's just a heritage/preference thing I don't really care.
It is.

[Anonymous No.9443933]

>>9443916
My response too! lol

[Anonymous No.9443942]

>>9443917
>>9443929
So fakes are not recommended and quartz is fine. Alright.

Thanks for the help everyone. I think I'l do a bit more research before picking something out.

[/g/ No.9443946]

>>9443929
>they look the same
not necessarily true. once you get past poorfag tier watches it's going to be hard to find a watch that's not mechanical, so if you want a higher end watch you basically have to get a mech.

[Anonymous No.9443957]

>>9443942
Fakes tend to be of very high end watches, which are mechanical. So the fakes contain cheap Chinese mechanical movements so emulate the sweeping seconds hand rather than ticking like a quartz. Seeming you said you don't care about brands or mechanicals and you are on a budget a fake Rolex or something is like the worst thing you could buy.

[Anonymous No.9443958]

>>9443946
It's pretty true in the less than $200 segment he was interested in.

[/g/ No.9443964]

>>9443957
>worst thing you can buy
fakes are really cost effective for the features they give you, but they're features he probably wouldn't care about like solid links, sapphire crystals, and AR coatings.

[Anonymous No.9443973]

Mine's made from decommissioned ICBMs.

[Anonymous No.9443981]

>>9443964
You're pretty dense aren't you.

[/g/ No.9443984]

>>9443981
no, not really
most of what I say is true
debate me faggot

[Anonymous No.9444001]

>>9443984
"[I] really couldn't give a fuck about showing off brands (fake or real)."

"Are quartz ugly or non functional or anything like that? If it's just a heritage/preference thing I don't really care." ... "quartz is fine"

"I can go up to 200 dollars"

So you really think his 200 dollars are best spent on a fake premium watch with a cheap mechanical movement? Or do you think you should probably shut up with your crap advice on this occasion?

[/g/ No.9444033]

>>9444001
we're making the same point.
i said fakes can be good buys but for reasons he wouldn't appreciate so they wouldn't be a good fit for him.

[Anonymous No.9444096]

>>9443780
Its a vintage Omega, but it's not the original back - it's blank.

>>9443784
Is it pretty obvious once you're inside or what?
I don't have the tools to open the back (it's screw down back).

[Anonymous No.9444105]

>>9444096
If it's an Omega the reference is on the inside of the caseback and the caliber n° is on the caliber itself. However cal produced before the 50s don't have the caliber n° on them

[Anonymous No.9444112]

>>9444096
Take it to a omega dealer and ask them. Or post a photo so we can identify it or just spend 15 mins on google yourself you lazy fucker.

[Anonymous No.9444143]

>>9444105
Just got it opened with a mousepad, lol.
Holy fuck a mechanical watch is beautiful inside.
Also found out it apparently was the original back case, but it's blank from the outside.

[Anonymous No.9444162]

>>9444143
You shouldn't have done that. You could have damaged the movement.
Search the reference on the vintage omega database and check everything matches.
Can you show a picture of the movement?

[Anonymous No.9444170]

>>9444143
Can't read the incredibly small numbers, unfortunately.

[Anonymous No.9444175]

>>9444162
>You shouldn't have done that. You could have damaged the movement.
I saw the same practiced with a friction ball, what's the difference?

[Anonymous No.9444191]

>>9444170
>>9444162
>>9444143
Googled a bit on the reference number for you and found it it's handwind cal. 1030

[Anonymous No.9444200]

>>9444170
>>9444191
Yes it's a cal. 1030 but with a replaced bridge I think, it's not a big problem since it's an Omega bridge. If you want detailed info on pricing, general condition, etc of your watch you should go over to omegaforums.net.
Can you show the dial? Also is the crowned signed with the omega logo?

[Anonymous No.9444210]

>>9444200

[Anonymous No.9444227]

>>9444210
It's a pretty clean watch overall. Not a very rare reference but you can squeeze a good 300€ out of it, considering the condition. Has it been serviced recently (<5 years)?

[Anonymous No.9444232]

>>9444227
It was serviced when I bought it from a watch hobbyist.
>€300
I might try to trade it instead then! People are usually more willing to give good value if they want your piece in a trade. At least that's my experience!
Thanks a lot for you help, man.
Can I trust your value at €300, or should I try on the Omega forum?

[Anonymous No.9444241]

>>9444232
I said 300€ from what i've seen on ebay and a quick google search. Since it has been serviced recently it might be worth be more though. I'd ask on Omegaforums, there are people a lot more knowledgeable that me there. You can also check finished auctions on ebay.

[Anonymous No.9444247]

>>9444241
Oh, alright!
But really, thanks a lot.
I'll try on the Omega forums as well!

[Anonymous No.9444263]

>>9441967

>Yeah I saw that, it was one guy saying that mechanical watches almost died out because of quartz then went on to say that it was saved by a guy who continued making them subsidised by selling quartz watches so mechanical fags should be grateful that quartz watches existed because they saved mechanical watches from becoming extinct. See the flaw there?

You'll have to point it out because I cant see a reasoning flaw in what you sair, or that guy for that matter.

You are cherry-picking and generalising. you are saying a chepo plastic quartz movement is the same thing as an ETA 955 or that there is no diference between the 955 and a precision bulova quartz movement. You are talking out of your ass and you're ignoring what >>9441311 and >>9441605 said. The "emperors new clothes" analogy is actually more fitting on the prevention of the demise of mechanicals as the only reason they survived was exactely by inflating them with a sense of exclusivity, classicism and elitism that, in most cases, is undue. That said, I'm not advocating that quartz is better than mechanical or that I don't like mechanical watches (I like them alot) but simply that there is quality in a quartz movement (provided its actualy good) and that you are wrong in your oversimplification and assumption that quartz is inferior. You were indoctrinated to think so, unfortunately but you seem hardset on maintaining that point of view, so all there's left to say is I'm sorry for that.

[Anonymous No.9444272]

>>9441973

ETA's aren't necessarily blasé when it comes to movements (although I agree with what you said when it comes to Tissot and Hamilton that simply drive their prices much higher than the movement inside because of marketing scheems, brand recognition and "swiss made"), I don't recal specific models but I think there are plenty of valjoux movements for under 1k and that is a very good ETA imo.

[Anonymous No.9444277]

I don't wear them all the time but these are my 3 favorites

[/g/ No.9444282]

>>9444175
There's nothing wrong with opening the caseback, or even opening it like that. Just don't go poking the balance wheel or stabbing the hairspring with a screwdriver or anything.

[Anonymous No.9444297]

>>9444277
Shouldn't the ceramic bezel on that submariner be a single piece in two tones? I'm suspicious of such a clear division between the colors

>>9444170
>>9444210
Nice Omega man!

[Anonymous No.9444306]

>>9444277

>Fake rolexes

It's sad, it's sad, it's a sad sad situation.

[Anonymous No.9444341]

>>9444297
>Nice Omega man!
Thanks a lot!
It was actually my first watch I ever bought.

[Anonymous No.9444347]

>>9444297
They're quite obviously fakes.

[Anonymous No.9444453]

>>9442243

Must be nice being a dick as well

[Anonymous No.9444491]

>>9443893
See >>9441106 and >>9441218

[Anonymous No.9444518]

Got this watch as a gift. Never really seen much info on it. I've posted it on /g/'s watch thread but never got much response

[Anonymous No.9444524]

>>9443984

believing a fake has saphire crystals just because "it says so on the dial because the real one says it aswell" is pretty gulible... And the amount of mechanical knock-offs that have actual plastic pieces are amazing. And even the metal pieces don't go through quality control and you end up with badly cut cogs that are missing a dent or some shit and end up ruining the watch and you become the proud owner of a 200$ paperweight that says rollex.

People should just own up to the fucking fact they don't have the money or lifestyle for a fucking rolex... The actual good thing about a rolex is its superior quality and make, things which a fake throws out the window from the getgo. It's silly and pointless imo.

[Anonymous No.9444544]

>>9444518

noice. I really like bullova watches, especially the older ones (nowadays their only good line is the precisionist). I hate it that the more recent models forgo of the tunning fork, I really like it.

[/g/ No.9444603]

>>9444524
The way you talk makes you sound retarded, and the things you're saying make it even more so.
You have no experience with what you're talking about.

[/g/ No.9444624]

>>9444518
>never got much response
Means it's not the worst it could be, but it's just kind of normal. Getting lots of responses usually means you've got some shit piece that everybody's going to make fun of. It's just average.

[Anonymous No.9444667]

I'm highly considering buying a vostok. How decent are they and if so what model should i get?

[/g/ No.9444682]

>>9444667
>how decent are they
Decent, but probably no more than that. Basically the only alternative to a seiko 5 at its price, and about on par with it.
>which model should I get
komandirskies are manual winds, have plated brass cases, and have iffy water resistance in practice.
amphibias are automatics, have real steel cases, and can actually be used for diving. they cost about $25 more each, though.

your choice, meranom has like all of them.

[Anonymous No.9444689]

>>9444518
I like it. good gift you got there.

[Anonymous No.9444861]

>>9443916
Is that Lucky?

[Anonymous No.9444912]

Hey guys, recommend me an affordable albeit good quartz movement dress watch.

[Anonymous No.9444924]

>>9444912
$135 on Amazon. I think you can find it a bit cheaper.

[Anonymous No.9445014]

>>9444912
Affordable is a horrible word.
$1000 is an affordable price for some. $20 for some others.

[Anonymous No.9445145]

>>9444210
Some guy offered me the same watch for about $350

[Anonymous No.9445185]

>>9444912
I suggest the Tissot Classic Dream >>9441124

[Anonymous No.9445347]

>>9442017
I have to say this... I am loving your collection. I hope to one day have one as nice.

[Anonymous No.9445483]

>>9444924
>>9445185
Nice suggestions, guys. But I'd like a watch without date.
>>9445014
Below $500.

[Anonymous No.9445542]

>>9445347
Cheers man. Just buy for yourself and you'll be happy. I'm most excited to recieve two more pieces in the coming weeks, an Acionna >>9441983 and Hexa f74 >>9442053 and of course, a Delfin in a few months if all goes well.

>>9445483
You specifically want a quartz piece for that kinda money?

[Anonymous No.9445652]

>>9440373
kek'd

[Anonymous No.9445728]

Can anyone give me a little info on moon phase watches? I love the look, being interested in aerospace, but I only see them on really expensive watches. Is it because the moon phase significantly adds to the complication?

[/g/ No.9445748]

>>9445728
They're not a MASSIVE addition to the complexity, but there aren't many affordable movements out there that support the complication and watch manufacturers really hate making new calibres, especially for something so niche.
If you're willing to pay about ~$500-$600 there are a few watches with moonphase I can recommend. Like this seiko that wants to be a patek.

[Anonymous No.9446182]

>>9445748
Thanks for the info. I've been wearing a chronograph but now I'm more interested in simpler designs. But I'd be grateful for any recommendations you have.

[Anonymous No.9446294]

Worn & Wound pose.

Do it.

[Anonymous No.9446347]

>>9446294
Put down the corn bread.

[Anonymous No.9446520]

>my feelings when no Horological Machine 4

[Anonymous No.9446781]

I want this. :^(

[Anonymous No.9447221]

Thinkin of coping this. Opinios?

[Anonymous No.9447269]

>>9444861
>he doesn't know Jontron

[Anonymous No.9447381]

>>9447221
I don't even know what the fuck is going on that watch. is that some cosmic swirl in the background?

[Anonymous No.9447386]

>>9447381
it's some dumb shit for fake nerds.

[Anonymous No.9447415]

>>9447381
>Not knowing the savior of mankind, Dr. What
>fucking, FUCKING plebs

[Anonymous No.9447427]

>>9447381
appears to be a Debian watch

[Anonymous No.9447447]

>>9440949
Dog shit movement m8.

[Anonymous No.9447456]

It's a bit scratched. But I don't know if I should keep the original plexiglass or change it.

[Anonymous No.9447572]

>>9447415
you mean Dr. Who?
I don't watch garbage that tumblr celebrates.
I don't watch any TV anymore.

>>9447427
never heard of them

[Anonymous No.9447587]

>>9447456
That doesn't even look that bad, none of those scratches look like they're super deep. Acrylic is easy to scratch which also makes it super easy to polish. Buy a little tube of polywatch or even just rub it with toothpaste if you're poor and it should look almost like new. You can remove the crystal from the watch if you really want to polish it properly, but you don't even have to do that as long as you protect the case with some tape that won't leave a residue. Just be really careful not to polish the case, especially if that's only a really thin gold plating.

[Anonymous No.9447591]

>>9447572
>never heard of debian
I guess this is the difference between /fa/ and /g/ watch threads.

[Anonymous No.9447628]

>>9447381
I think the Tardis is the seconds marker and the swirl is the hand holding it?

[Anonymous No.9447655]

>>9447572

>The joke
>
>
>
>
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>You

I bet you are fun at parties faggot.

[Anonymous No.9447676]

>>9447628
It's a disc with a painted Tardis and swirl. And yes, it's the second hand.

[Anonymous No.9447725]

>>9447655
Idgaf. stop with that edge.

[Anonymous No.9447796]

>>9447676
God. That's horrific.

[Anonymous No.9448330]

I have this piece of crap (poorboi) but strap is falling apart. Where to find brown leather strap? If no brown, which nylon strap would be the best and most versatile?

[Anonymous No.9448365]

>>9441223
I've been thinking about getting that myself, too, but.. Quartz. Eh.
I wonder how it'd look with blue hands.

[Anonymous No.9448372]

>>9448330
get a nato or a zulu strap
you can find them all over th internet in pretty much whatever colour you want

[Anonymous No.9448374]

>>9448330
>Where to find brown leather strap
Considering your watch, I guess you don't care about the strap's quality as long as it is leather, right?
Just go to your local jewelry, and they'll have a selection you can choose from.

[Anonymous No.9448376]

>>9448374
>jewelry
Like place where they sell rings and diamonds?

[Anonymous No.9448383]

>>9448376
and watches.
Most jewelries sell watches.

[Anonymous No.9448421]

>>9448330
tachymetres are the most uneffay thing on a watch. you heard it here first folks.

[Anonymous No.9448481]

Does this make sense?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/my-mathematical-watch-sizing-guide-592616.html

[Anonymous No.9448576]

>>9448481
Autismal. I'd say there's obviously some connection between wrist size and watch sizes that will look good, but two watches of the same actual size can look pretty different.

[Anonymous No.9448596]

The thickness of the bezel can impact on how big the watch wears on the wrist. This formula is pretty innacurate. General rule for me is nothing over 42mm

[/g/ No.9448660]

>>9448481
nah, there's a lot more that goes into the effective size of a watch than just its actual dimensions. for example, the datejust I with the newer widened lugs has a bigger presence than a similar vintage model despite having the same diameter.
this goes the same for bezels and other shit like that that can change the 'wrist presence' of a watch without actually having an impact on its real size.

[Anonymous No.9448740]

>>9444603

Then tell me in what way what I said is retarded and why you think I have no experience with what I'm taling about. Don't just spout shit without backing it up, unless you're just commited to being a retard or I struck a nerve concerning fakes

[Anonymous No.9448763]

It was $5.

[Anonymous No.9448769]

>>9448763
You wasted $5.

[Anonymous No.9448774]

>>9448763
>wearing it on your right
>disgusting watch
>fat
Get out. You're not effay.

[Anonymous No.9448797]

>>9448774

>22mm case.
>Hammhands = Fat.
>What is left handed.

I hope you're just pretending to be retarded.

[Anonymous No.9448830]

>>9448763
This hand looks fucking disgusting. What is up with it?

[/g/ No.9448860]

>>9448740
>believing a fake has saphire crystals just because "it says so on the dial because the real one says it aswell" is pretty gulible
You talking about spouting shit without backing it up. You act as if it's not easy to tell the difference between a mineral crystal and a sapphire crystal. If you're buying from anyone more trustworthy than a backalley watch salesman, if it say sapphire, it will be sapphire.

>And the amount of mechanical knock-offs that have actual plastic pieces are amazing.
The three movements that comprise about 90% of replicas are a miyota 8215 clone, an ETA 2824 clone, and the seagull ST-19. None of these movements have any plastic in them. I can't even think of a mechanical movement that does. and yes, I have personally examined these movements for myself to confirm that there is no plastic.
>end up ruining the watch
ETA clone movements have gotten good enough that they last on average around 10 years without a service. This is about on par with other mechanical movements.

[Anonymous No.9448861]

>>9448763
ignore those faggots. what model is this, Seikofriend?

[Anonymous No.9448866]

>>9448763
vintage? it's awfully scratched. But I'm sure it has a steel case. it looks like it unlike those AWFUL casio digitals with their shit plastic case.

[Anonymous No.9448868]

>>9448860
Sistem51

[/g/ No.9448876]

>>9448868
oh hey, I forgot about that abomination
thanks for reminding me
I need to go take a shower to feel clean after looking at this movement again

[Anonymous No.9448885]

What do you think? Im considering to buy..

[/g/ No.9448894]

>>9448885
How much is it? I know most of them use ETA movements which makes ML a little bit overpriced but I understand that sometimes people are willing to overpay for something that has the look they want.

[Anonymous No.9448904]

>>9448894
Retailer promised 1700e. I know it little to high side because of ETA movement but I just seem not to find more interesting watch for my taste so..

[Anonymous No.9448909]

>>9448876
Yes it's fuck ugly. But it's the first movement mechanical movement with entirely automated assembly. You gotta appreciate that

[/g/ No.9448917]

>>9448904
the way I see it, as long as you like how it looks and are okay with getting the same internals as a cheaper watch you should go for it.

>>9448909
I think it's cool as hell, but when that whole 'assembled around a central screw' gimmick shit they used to advertise turned out to be a complete lie, I lost all the respect I had for swatch.

[Anonymous No.9448927]

>>9448861
>>9448866

Seiko A904-5000, database dates it to May of 1975. Acrylic is scratched, cracked, everything else is about %80 scratch free, aftermarket band, can't find 18mm jubilees anywhere.

It was an impulse buy and is hilariously tiny on my gorilla wrists but goddamn do I love vintage LCDs.

[Anonymous No.9449028]

>>9441172
Save it, it's yours my friend :)

[Anonymous No.9449114]

>>9448927
thanks for elaborating
you could consider slightly bigger vintage digital watches for your wrist size though. seiko has plenty bigger models as well.

[Anonymous No.9449127]

>>9448927
>>9449114

http://www.digital-watch.com/DWL/gallery/SEIKO/all/

here's a neat list of vintage digitals. you can search for other manufacturers as well if your next one doesn't have to be a Seiko

[Anonymous No.9449156]

>>9448876
>Not understanding the intention behind the developpment of System51.

Damn dude, it's like you can't even count to potato.

[Anonymous No.9449181]

>>9448917
>I lost all the respect I had for swatch.
Oh noes!!!!
How will Swatch continue? You know, because no other brand dares to lie when advertising.
Even Roll Royce, Patek, Loro Piana, Beluga, Lladró, etc... does this from time to time.
Chill about this.

[Anonymous No.9449182]

>>9442976
Is it me or does this piece look 80's as all fuck?

[Anonymous No.9449197]

>>9447415
Nice. I needed this.
Thanks, Anon.

[Anonymous No.9449212]

I'm considering buying this one. I figure it would fit me better than the more delicate looking watches /fa/ usually likes. This is not an autism watch though right?

[Anonymous No.9449219]

>>9449212
>junkers
>junk
You have your answer right here.

[/g/ No.9449271]

>>9449156
i understand that the entire purpose was to reduce the amount of parts in a mechanical and to produce it without human involvement.
they didn't have to make it shit, though.

>>9449181
>How will Swatch continue?
they shouldn't continue, they've gone full retard recently. cutting off the supply of ETA movements to 3rd party companies and raising the prices like crazy for what few movements they do sell.

[walw6pK4Alo !!Dad2zlG9Cj3 No.9449276]

>>9446781

I don't even care about the 15k Gauss that surely adds to the price tag, but the styling of that AT is just beyond. It's Omega's best looking piece.

[/g/ No.9449281]

>>9449276
>tfw no aqua terra skyfall
i will stop knowing these feels one day

[Anonymous No.9449286]

[Anonymous No.9449288]

>>9449286
Disgusting

[/g/ No.9449289]

>>9449288
welcome to /fa/, this is legitimately what the general board populace wears outside of watch threads
shit board

[Anonymous No.9449295]

>>9449286
Fuccboi: the watch.

[Anonymous No.9449319]

>>9449286
I hate this brand so fucking much for its annoying and constant spam ads on facebook and google.
That shit is exactly something a "Beats by Dr.Dre" owner would wear in public. Disgusting.

[Anonymous No.9449324]

>>9449271
The real purpouse was to make a mechanical movement cheap as fuck, easy to produce, and affordable to replace to compete with all the other brads currently making quartz but incapable of producing a mechanical. More and more people are prefering a System51 to any Nixon, Fossil or rebranded, MVMT, Mondaine, etc...
Swatch is trying to displace the others out of market and with time, they might succed; you just need to read the last financial reports from several brands to convince yourself. The ETA litigations are proof of this. They WILL continue.

[Anonymous No.9449341]

>>9449114
Bigger vintage Seikos makes me think of the 6105-1105. I wish I had one, that oversized case is really cool.

I like that the SKX007 is more reasonably sized while still being a nod to the 6015. I wish they also made a full-on homage to it, though.

[Anonymous No.9449609]

>>9449341
wow beautiful watch

[Anonymous No.9449629]

>>9449286
>fucking 45mm
>no decent water resist
>no lume
>muh simplicity
>costs a fortune

shit watch. nice color combo, probably good strap. same thing I said last thread. Komono watches are similar shit fashion crap. But those are at least a bit smaller in size and more affordable.

[Anonymous No.9449660]

>>9449341
the look and that case reminds me a bit of this Kienzle K Spirit. Although I'm pretty sure the Seiko blows it out of the water.

[Anonymous No.9449672]

>>9440601
Would be so perfect without lume :(

[Anonymous No.9449684]

>>9449672

[Anonymous No.9449697]

>>9449684
¿ qué ?

[Anonymous No.9449839]

>>9449286
Strap looks nice.

[Anonymous No.9449976]

tfw ur dad lets u wear all his spare watches, but doesnt let you use his patek

even though he wear a rolex daily ;_;

[Anonymous No.9451193]

>>9449976
Smart man.
I wouldn't let you near my Patek either.
But again, there's no idea in wearing and expensive watch if it isn't your own, in my opinion. It's the same as wearing a fake.

[Anonymous No.9451356]

>>9449684
what