/fa/ - Fashion

>>17852656
Nah, just traditional. Then again, my clients seem to appreciate it, so it all works out. As for the watch, it all started as a simple question: what do you want in a pocket watch? For me, I wanted above all else accuracy, so I did a google search way back to find out what was considered the most accurate pocket watch to be manufactured. The Zenith came up. After finding the variations, I settled on getting the moonphase with roman numerals, but that meant waiting until one showed up at the price I was willing to go for in the condition that was fine with me. In some ways, the Citizen 0100 came up from the same concern; what if I wanted the most accurate wristwatch?

You can get awesome railroad-grade pocket watches for a fraction of the price: Illinois, Waltham, Ball (far more expensive due to the modern relation), and Hamilton all produce ones that can be pulled into very good tolerances by any competent watchmaker, and will always go well with a 3-piece. Search for a Hamilton 992...it's a great one to start with. There are multiple dial configurations, different movement variations, etc., but like all vintage watches, you have to do some research and know your shit before buying. I have a Waltham with a Vanguard movement but in side-winder configuration...apparently, it was the type of watch 'only a gentleman could afford' in 1909. Accurate, but lower power reserve and definitely far less resistant to positional variance.

>>17852664
Look closer.

>>17852666
I have no idea, but nice digits.

>>17852668
I saved thousands on that Speedy from Japan...and the great thing is that I don't need to find space for the red 'leatherette' box that the older ones came in which shreds by looking at it. Why waste money?

>>17852670
Agreed about modern usage of a practical watch, for sure. I also don't prefer smartwatches due to the charging issues. I can therefore recommend the Citizen 0100 if you want one that is no fuss.

>>16002300
The error is not in the quality, it's in the money spent for the aesthetic design line. A Flieger is exceptionally simple as a watch; the only thing it requires is a manual-wind movement that could be within COSC spec or tighter; that would make a perfect Flieger. The question therefore comes up: why pay the extra thousands for an IWC that has IWC written all over it or has a date function when you can get an unsigned Laco or Stowa for a fraction with the ability to perform equally (if you choose one with the right movement)? That's what I mean by 'mistake'. The other part of the 'mistake' is the relation to my point earlier: that I haven't owned a Flieger and I don't know how much wear I'd get out of it or how much I'd like it, so rather than make a mistake and buy a very expensive one, it would make sense to buy a cheap one for the aesthetic look and see how it wears. That's the reason why for a while back I was circling around the Tisell Flieger...you know, just to try it out.

In terms of quality, I don't have a problem with IWC....but outside of their Perpetual Calendar, nothing really appeals to me.

>>16002362
I probably should clarify that I tend to buy watches for me and not others. If I bought a Flieger, it would be unsigned because that's how they were in the war. I'd get a real one, but they're 55mm which makes them essentially unwearable for daily wear, so the 45mm from Laco is the next best thing. But still...the argument is regarding the 'try it out at a lower cost first rather than spend large amounts on something you don't know'. That's the point I'm trying to make.

I do wonder though...do any of you actually care what people think of the watches you wear? I mean, does it really matter to you in this day and age when the vast majority of young people don't own or wear wristwatches?

>>15691045
Excellent everyday watches, but try one on in a boutique before buying (and I suggest buying online/grey-market because these devalue heavy like most Omega). Good water resistance, good wrist presence, good movement, good lume, no problem watch. You could argue that it's 'entry-level', but if it performs as well as it should and you love looking at it every day, then why not.

>>15691070
The 'waiting lists' have been proved as a falsehood by just about every YTber who is serious about watches. In short, a boutique will tell you there is a waiting list in order to say politely to fuck off. Rolex has a policy about 'preferred customers', who are either celebrities or people who have spent money with them before. The purpose of this is to keep the numbers of these models low, and thus maintain or increase the desirability of specific models that in the past were not desirable (look at the history of the Daytona specifically). Don't worry about it; if you want one, buy in the grey market and pay the premium. Or ignore them like I do and spend the money on watches that are either more unique or have more complications. You can get a lot for 10,000....

>>15691096
>pic related for you

>>15158137
Yes, but I only have one because that's all I wanted. If you have a job that requires free use of your hands and wrists, then a watch is impractical and a pocket watch is ideal. Further, if you wear 3-piece suits regularly (and I do for work) then a pocket watch fits in the vest quite nicely.

Aside from these settings, a pocket watch will always be a knock to the past. It's not fedora-tier if you have a use for it, but if it's for style alone then either steampunk the shit out of it or refer to it as an 'heirloom'. That's the only way it will be accepted by people in your generation.

If you're going to buy one, go vintage and have a trusted watchmaker close by. Depending on the movement and condition, you should be able to regulate it to reasonable tolerances (i.e. 0.0 per day if you know how it gains/loses depending upon orientation).

My daily carry at the moment. Holding within COSC requirements, which is wonderful. Granted, it's been serviced and had a mainspring replacement after the one it had before snapped Looney Tunes style a few weeks ago.

Pocket watches can be a meme in real life, but honestly...you'll find excellent movements for a fraction of the price of modern day Swiss. As long as you have a good watchmaker, you'll be fine.