/fa/ - Fashion

pic related, my watch.

>>10337297
nice fake rolex

Is pic related effay?
I've gotten many compliments for it don't know if that matters

What is the best budget watch that /fa/ recommends?

>>10338233
it's a solid watch. dont let it get wet though - that will kill the internal backlight and will hose the watch at night. that's the only drawback.

>>10338236
What budget? SARB for $300 is a steal, SKX007 is good and its like $200 if you include a nice aftermarket bracelet, anything that catches your eye from Citizen or Seiko is a pretty safe bet in the $50-150 range. Swatch midrange brands like Hamilton or Tissot or whatever isn't a super great value for the money but they make nice watches for like $500ish.

Cop or not?

>>10338365
Maybe with a different band. Link?

>>10338371
http://www.amazon.com/Freestyle-Unisex-102245-Shark-Multicolored/dp/B00BK288NI

What are some of the most functional watches?

I don't mind buying separate watches for separate occasions. (i.e Buy one specific watch for hiking and another casual wear.)

Here's some things I do to give you an idea: Hiking, International travel on a fairly regular basis, intense physical training/activities such as biking, working out, jogging, etc., travelling to intense locations such as the local mountains, local swamps, etc.

Now, I do not personally mind buying a luxury watch but it would have to a bit cheaper as I'm not THAT rich but I could afford some good ones like a Tudor, Rolex, etc. However something amongst those brands would likely be more for the business aspect as opposed to my hobbies and physical activities. And as such I've fancied the notion such as GMT-Master II. It's aesthetics and 24 hour hand lend it's usefulness in crossing time zones plus it looks better as opposed to something which I would wear whilst hiking the mountains like a G-Shock or something similar.

Regardless, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Again, I don't mind buying luxury watches but I couldn't outright buy 2+ unless it was very good, even then I doubt it; but I digress, thanks for any help in advance.

>>10338236
everyday wear, probably seiko 5 if you're poor, although it loses like 30 seconds a day

Idiot question, what is the adjustable bezel for? Moving through time zones?

>>10338441
I don't personally own this watch, but it has a built in compass and is pretty to boot, self-proclaimed as a hiking watch

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KG93BQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=QRH5XWNUKKY6&coliid=I3DOF9FCDPJNSI

24 hours tend to be hit and miss, but I bet you could find some good ones around $300-400

Do this things last? I want to buy a cheap ass Cassio watch but I don't know if the durability of this thing is good...

>>10338472
I use it for my gym watch, it's cheap but it works. Don't soak it in water and it'll be fine.

>>10338441
Honestly just by a cheapish quartz watch such as a G-Shock, they have all sorts of models with different features

>>10338464
http://www.ehow.com/about_6459253_purpose-rotating-watch-bezel_.html

anyone have any recomendations around a 500-600 dollar point?

>>10338536
be more specific: what color? Formal? Casual? Movement?

alternatively: >>10338456

Is this watch really that bad?

>>10338483
Thanks for the info

>>10338472
the strap is very light, which makes the whole watch light.
if thats cool then thats a pro, it can feel at times like you're not wearing a watch.
that isn't glass though, basically hardened plastic. it scratches if you blow on it wrong.

ive been wearing one on and off for almost a year because i think it fits well on my wrist and is simplistic.
i can post a pic of mine if you would like

>>10338743
remove strap
REMOVE STRAP

>>10338536
almost anything

any ideas for a minimalistic watch that isn't daniel wellington? Think it would look strange with how I dress, but i do like the style.

I'm looking to get my first somewhat decent watch

two of the three watches i own are the two ones posted above, both casio

>>10338747
Nah niggee

>>10338753
budget?

>>10338770
i would say around $150-$200. I could even go to like $250, but $300 would be a stretch

>>10338777
Orient Bambino

>>10337288
are those about 9k$
the black with black and steel seems really versatile imo. I think it would be the one to get. would work with monochrome, or decent fitted suits. and everyday

>>10338805
is that a stock strap? i actually quite like it.

>>10338814
Sorry, no, it's aftermarket. Search on ebay for "alligator watch strap tan" and you should get something like it.

Here's one I was eyeing but did not get (I regret it):
http://m.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Brown-ALLIGATOR-CROCODILE-LEATHER-SKIN-WATCH-STRAP-BAND-22mm-/281783872803?nav=SEARCH

>>10338814
I have a different color (cream dial with blue hands) and the strap looks the exact same, just in a darker brown

cant find that particular version though

whats the opinion of this swatch?

>>10338920
first acceptable swatch

C or n

>>10338199

not a rolex you fag, its a Vintage Heuer.

The latest addition to my small collection.

>>10339113
Got the older display back version with the gold plated cal. 863.

>>10338920
I like the dial on it.

>>10338441
I think most quality sport watches would be adequate for your needs, but it's hard to make specific suggestions when you don't say anything about the aesthetics you're looking for.

>>10338501
>G-Shock
Practical but hideous and childish.

>>10339113
something about the bezel size combined with the clutter and the dick at 12:00 make me not like this

>>10339184
I think you're about the first person on earth to describe a Speedy Pro as cluttered, but to each his own.

Whats the best cheap digital watch to go swimming with that looks good. I already have a diver watch (it's heavy and chunky) and a casio f91w but I live in SoCal so it's pretty often I'll jump into a pool or the ocean when I'm high or drunk with people so I need something lightweight and durable that I can wear with pretty much anything.

P.S. I'll settle with an analog watch if it's preferable though I'd prefer a digital watch with good lume.

>>10339214
If you plan to be drunk, high, and stupid, just get a G-Shock. They're perfect for that.

>>10338740
Post it, please!

>>10339239
I've never actually looked much into the G-Shock. Is there a preferable type in terms of looks an appearance?

>>10338810
you can get em for under $6,000 used actually. They're one of the most versatile watches you can own.

>>10337288
What does /fa/ think of

http://olx.pt/anuncio/relgio-seiko-quartz-IDvh92D.html#fd28945501

or

http://olx.pt/anuncio/relgio-antigo-hmt-de-corda-manual-envio-cobrana-IDvCjwI.html#e65926e895

I need a cheap one and I'm kind of into these two.

>>10340044
As someone who likes watches but hates the idea of dropping hundreds of dollars on jewlerry, are any of the invictas around the <$200 price point any good?

Right now I've got a $150 Relic that has served me VERY well, and a $99 Seiko that's pretty fantastic as well.

What are some great sub $200 watches?

>>10340131
Invicta from what I've heard can be a bit hit or miss. Personally I own an Invicta watch that belonged to my great grandfather who I never met and the fucking watch still works.

>>10337297
Bracelet looks hideous without endlinks

Seiko 009

>>10339750
best place to get one for $6000? online or in a shop?

i know rolex might be entry level, but being relatively young and getting some really le classy watch seems stupid at this point

If you were only allowed to buy and wear one single watch for the rest of your life, what would you choose?

I would have the Rolex Explorer 36mm. Or maybe a Speedmaster, but I think the automatic movement and water resistance would make me tip over towards the explorer.

my fav

>>10340233
If you think Rolex is entry level I would suggest you learn a thing or two about watches before you go and buy a 6k watch

>>10340258
i assumed it was entry level swiss made luxury watches. no? (im not gonna bother with the stuff under $250 at any department store though right.

>>10340300
You're stupid.

>>10340300
You exemplify everything wrong with this board. You assume you know something when you have no actual knowledge, and you equate recognition/fame with "entry level." You're the true pleb.

>>10340323
entry level usually refers to the most famous and well known version of a product, that still has some quality, but is often seen as what someone who doesn't know the entire range of possibilities goes for because they don't know better. it is like rolex is the watch people who don't know anything about watches buy if they want something 'expensive' for their ego. that is what makes it entry level, no?

>>10340367
>entry level usually refers to the most famous and well known version of a product...
I suppose that's one definition, but I think the more common usage of entry level is the cheapest well-recognized version of a product (price is usually the biggest barrier to entry).

Hamilton and Tissot are entry level swiss luxury watches. They're perfectly good watches but have no horological significance and cost enough to be considered "expensive" by non-watch-enthusiasts but quite cheap compared to higher-end Swiss watches.

Rolex is high-end and produces watches of superb quality, but they also have the dubious honor of being the most recognized of the top brands. That means they also appeal to people who aren't really interested in watches but want to show off their disposable income.

>>10340390
i think 0 plebs would recognize or care about tissot or hamilton. only with rolex do you first catch someone's attention and any pleb would raise an eye brow if they saw a rolex.

>>10338965
nah.

get one with date window.

>>10338920
I love Swatch. I'm planning to get a swatch irony myself

>>10338923
you're just saying that because you don't even know their sortiment. they got all kinds of designs. from decent/moderate to extremely quirky.

>>10340471
btw, I wanna cop this model. /fa/ approved?

>>10340254
Why do you wear that on the wrong wrist? It looks horrible.

>>10337288

I only got one reply last time. Anyone mirin my Seiko mod?

>>10340641
It would be pretty nice if it weren't for that enormous blank chapter ring.

>>10340641
not a fan of the hands. those are the hands you often find on cheap watches. especially that hour hand.

also, yeah, blank chapter ring or completely black dials either. I like the cross on the dial and the 4 o'clock crown.

>>10340641
not a fan of the hands. those are the hands you often find on cheap watches. especially that hour hand.

also, yeah, not a fan of blank chapter ring or completely black dials either. I like the cross on the dial and the 4 o'clock crown.

>>10340662
>>10340698

Appreciate the feedback, the chapter ring that was on it before looked way too busy with the new face so i decided to use a plain one

This dial texture is making me rock hard.

>>10341607
which model is this?

>>10341618
SARX015. See also SARX013 for white and SARX017 for black with red-tipped seconds hand and leather strap.

>>10340418
You're still assuming that the purpose of a nice watch is to catch the attention of plebs. You clearly don't get it and should go away.

>>10341607

Seiko or Tissot?

I'm thinking about getting a new watch but I'm leaning towards Tissot. Specifically pic related.


Why is seiko so much cheaper?

>>10340538
>what is being left handed

>>10341777
Seiko is cheaper because half of what you're paying with Swiss watches is branding, marketing, and the words SWISS MADE at the bottom of the dial. I don't like that watch very much and the bracelet is awful in my opinion, if I wanted a midrange Swatch I'd go for a Hamilton Jazzmaster.

>>10341796

So would you say hamilton is better than tissot?

I actually thought I didn't like that tissot band either, but I tried it on in the store and it felt a lot better than the seiko.

It looks better in person imo, but I'll have to look at the Hamiltons too

>>10341777
With Tissot you pay a bit more for the name and a bit more for the Swiss made stamp. Tissot quality tends to be pretty much the same across their entire product line (Tissot occupies a specific slot on Swatch Group's brand hierarchy). Seiko has a much bigger range, from well below to well above Tissot depending on the model and movement.

If the Seiko is significantly cheaper, chances are it has a Malaysian-made movement and lower finish quality than Tissot. At the same price point they should be relatively comparable except that the Seiko movement is made in Japan.

>>10341809
Hamilton and Tissot are owned by the same company, use the same movements, and are in the same quality tier. Just get whichever you like best.

I don't especially dislike the Tissot you posted, but Hamilton makes some very sharp looking watches. The only thing in the Tissot line that really appeals to me is the Visodate.

>>10341816

Well my current watch is an Orient so I have nothing against Japanese movements. Thanks for the info!

>>10341816
I would say a SARB or other SAR* model is every bit the equal of that Tissot but for like $100-$200 less. And the SARB is 100% Japanese with a Japanese movement. Not that either watch is bad.

>>10341826
>>10341828
I didn't say anything was wrong with Japanese movements, just stating the differences. You pay more for a Swiss movement than a Japanese one of equal quality.

Are tool watches /fa/?

>>10341939
no but that doesnt mean you should never wear one

>>10341939
Not that one

>>10341939
I hate that thing so much... it looks like it has elephantiasis

>>10338994
vintage overpriced dog shit. looks like a rolex. fake rolex old dog shit.

>>10340200
looks like windows xp

>>10341939
>>10341985
That is indeed one of the ugliest watches mankind has ever produced. I still don't understand how they managed to sell the first one.

>>10340131
Only Invicta you should ever consider is the 8926OB (Modded preferably too because it's cluttered as fuck with Invicta logos everywhere)

>>10341782
Then buy a left stemmed watch (right hand wearing)....dumbass.

>>10340942
try a plain black one then

>>10342106
>implying wearing it on the other wrist matters
>dumbass

>>10342106
>austism

>>10339113
>>10339113

Nice Speedy. How much was it?

the most recent addition to my collection

thoughts on this omega?

>>10342622
About $2600

>>10342629
Nice. It's nice to see something relatively simple and elegant from Breitling. So much of their current stuff is ridiculously over the top.

>>10342648
Doesn't do much for me. It's a bit too avant-garde for my taste.

>>10342660
>>10342660

I've been meaning to pick up a speedy but haven't got around to it yet.

Thanks, that was the only Breitling watch that seemed wearable without being too gaudy.

I also have this vintage Omega that I find it very elegant but not flashy

>>10342682

I've been eyeing it for a while but cant seems to pull the trigger.

>>10342683
Why are connies so perfect?

>>10342691
>>10342691

I find they have a timeless appeal or at least the vintage ones do. I don't care too much for modern constellations

>>10342696
You mean the Globemasters? They're disgusting. I think 60s constellations were a golden age for Omega.

>>10342711
>>10342711

damn that's nice, yeah I agree 60's era Constellation's are amazing. I especially enjoy the pan pie dials. The constellations with the roman numerals on the bezel. I can't stand them they all look like women's watches.

>>10342683
300Hz, is that a tuning fork movement?

I like a lot of the vintage Omegas. It seems to me that watch design reached its pinnacle in the 60s. With a few exceptions, most of the nicest looking models today are homages to vintage designs.

>>10342711
Nice M3 too. I think my first Leica is what really taught me to appreciate finely crafted precision machines, which led to my interest in watches.

>>10342725
>>10342725

Yeah it's a tuning fork. The sweeping second hand is beautiful in motion. My only problem is if it ever dies or the coils inside burn out. Omega charges a minimum of $900 to replace one. Although I could try to find someone who specializes in tuning forks. It's basically an Accutron movement with Omega improvements.

>>10342721
Oh yeah, these. Fucking disgusting.

Yeah I wish mine had the pie pan or those cool diamond shaped indices, I like the black inlays and stuff though.

>>10342732
I love that M3. She's a little beat up cosmetically but it's a great user camera, the internals are pristine and everything runs perfectly and it's a pretty late serial with all the upgrades.

>>10342738
>>10342738

Yup, they look like complete trash I don't who even wears them. The pan pies in my opinion are works of art in terms of their designs

>>10342741
muhdick.jpg
My Constellation actually used to have one of these gold bracelets but grandma melted it down after grandpa died.

just copped a movado, u jelly?

>>10342741
Same here, no idea what possessed Omega to bring those to market.

>>10342745
It would be nice to have the gold bracelet for the sake of completeness, but I think a leather strap goes much better with that watch.

>>10342752
No, not at all.

>>10342755
Yeah the bracelet is way too much gold for me. It looks nice as an object in a photo but I can't imagine actually strapping it to your wrist like that, if that makes sense.

>>10342758
>>10342758

looks nice

>>10342745
you made me really angry

>>10342791
It's too bad but to be fair she made good use of it. It was the watch he wore the most so she made a necklace out of it with his initials or something like that. I'm not sure where it is now, though.

Apple watch

>>10342815
ofc my pic is sideways, go figure.

>>10340538

It's not 1910 when winding a watch was easier if you put it on your left wrist.

>>10342815
which one did you get? i thought the best looking were the steel/steel and the lolgold/blueleather

ebay aside, where's a good, trustworthy place to hunt for vintage watches?

>>10342884
ebay
fleamarkets and local auctions if you live in that neck of the woods, but >trustworthy seems to fall apart
you could try craigslist I guess

>>10342880
I got the space grey one with the milanese loop

>pic related

>>10342889
yeah. i mean i sorta figured. i check out various jewelers/dealers sites here and there just in case, but there really aren't exactly any steals to be had.

pic related. saw this randomly a few years ago. price is silly and hasn't budged. but i'm in love with it. just googled, and saw a triple date calendar moonphase recently went on ebay for about 1/8 the price.

>>10342815

>no upcoming events

>>10342948
this should be the next iwatch. or special edition ipod.

i'd love a beautiful, personal bit of luxury like this... but just to keep time? i don't know. the form though. the form is fantastic. believe they have a little kick stand on the back so it sits up on a desk/table/etc. which is more than you can say for the iphone.

OK guys. Getting married next week.

Cheap analog Casio that goes well with a navy suit, black oxfords, white shirt and blue tie

It has to be cheap, it hast to be Casio for sentimental reasons. She gave me a F 91W years ago. Would use that for the wedding but its against all etiquette

pic related, i think

ps i also have a GSHOCK and Seiko 5 military from her but the Casio was the first one and the other 2 are not very formal. Maybe Seiko 5 with formal black leather strap

>>10343300
this could be an option, i'd have to order a similar strap

I don't have a real engagement watch suitable for the wedding

Is this watch /fa/?

>>10342112
>>10342463
Here's the thing. It does matter. Every non autist and patrician looks at you and thinks *cringe.

>>10340233
OP here. You can get the 116610 for near 5k if you find a good deal. The 16610 that I pictured should run closer to 5 depending on year and condition. I personally reccomend using watchrecon.com to find a trusted seller like ponycar350 on the rolex forums. Do your research on any potential seller.

>>10340698
>calling rolex hands cheap

thinking about getting this
what do you faggots think?

>>10337297
Great heuer!

>>10343800
Not a fan of the hour marker but everything else looks nice.

>>10343800
I'm not a fan of the sub-dials. They make the watch look lopsided.

>>10342738
Looks like poor mans AP in my opinion

>>10342815
>>10342913

good choice. I was so amazed when I saw a guy explain all the different apple watch straps.
the engineering they did with those is pretty cool.

like there there is a metal bracelet where you can pull out the different links without any tools needed at all and it still has a neat looking butterfly clasp.

around 14:38 and onwards
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0z4FDHJyc

>>10343990
While i wont deny the utility of the apple watch (or smart watches,) I cant believe you arent shilling the watch(already the most useless item around). The only reason u would ever wear an apple watch is style, it has NO practical application.

>>10340254
Great watch and great shot but no offense,are your wrists real small? I was surprised how relatively tiny submariner is on my hand and I don't have big wrists.

>>10341939
I like watches and I don't mind g shocks but that thing is disgusting and too expensive. You can get a better ABC watch for the same price and it could look better. Also I don't see the point of spending money on ABC watches if one isn't an outdoor enthusiast. Even if you are a casual outdoor enthusiast an average smartphone can outpreform that watch.

>>10344005
>While i wont deny the utility of the apple watch...
>... it has NO practical application.
What do you think utility means?

>>10344306
This is probably the reason why I visit /fa/.

>>10344114
Having been an alpine climber for my entire adult life and spent sixteen years doing mountain rescue, I still don't understand what people think they need a special outdoor watch for. Any minimally water-resistant watch is totally adequate.

>>10343482
Here's the thing. Fuck you.

>>10344005
I care about the way they did the straps and bracelets and how easy they are to change and swap out. I'd like to have that for normal and cheaper watches.

guess it's crazy but maybe the insane pricing on that metal bracelet is justified by the fact that literally nobody else is offering such a great option without any tools needed, ever. I don't care about Apple or smartwatches so much right now. I would get one though if they are a bit better in a few years and cheaper.

>>10343800
looks neat. would never buy it though because all Orients are too clunky and big for my girly wrists.

>>10344449
I'm a skinny dude with skinny wrist and my Orient fit just fine.

>>10343919
>>10343919

haha even that it too much praise.

>>10344459
I actually would like to have something like this with a 33-36mm case diameter. then it would not bother me. I can do with 38mm but the size is already getting annoying for me.

I mostly avoid jewelry watches but in this case...

>>10344570

chewbaca that u??

>>10345136

uuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllllllllllllhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

>>10345141

at first glance i read that as "ughhhhhh"


fckn lah mao

>>10344570
do people really pay like $20k for that shit?
so ugly

>>10341939
If you want a tool watch go for Sinn or U-boat

Also, your fingers look kinda weird.

>>10344432
Just switch wrists. You know just like you switched genders.

>>10345435
I like this one a lot.

I'm new to watches though, would it be appropriate for business casual dress? Maybe with a darker strap?

>>10345757
nigga im a cold blooded man imma fuck you up meet me at the cvs at 344 W hubbard street at 9 am tomorrow bitch ill fuck you up you hear me???

>>10345834
I think it would be fine for business casual. The strap should match your belt and shoes.

>>10344005
I'm the anon who actually has the watch and it is a great use for me because I can actually help me track my workouts and other stuff which I cannot do easily with my phone.

To be honest, it was a really good purchase because it's useful for me.... but doesn't work for everyone.

Also, its stylish and strangers come up to me and ask me about it or compliment it.

>>10343041
pretty much everyone in this thread.

>>10343041
fuck off normie

>>10345834
It wouldn't be perfectly suited for business casual but you could definitely get away with it, especially considering the atrocious watches most people wear. I don't know how big it is, but I'm guessing 40ish mm which is on the bigger side and that plus the arabic numerals make it pretty casual.

In the same sort of pricerange and also from Seiko there's the SARB033 and 035 which are in my opinion the perfect business casual sort of watch, they're a bit dressy but still pretty sporty and definitely not a true dress watch. Then there's also the SARX015/013/017 which falls between the SARG and the SARB in dressiness.

Thinking bout copping this sassy lassy.

What do you all think?

Pros/Cons? Besides that it's a Breitling.

>>10346615
it's ugly

>>10346629

I fucking hate watches with sticks/bars instead of numerals

w2c

Can anyone ID the cheap-looking black thing on Meme Demarco's wrist pls

New armani on my wriss

>>10347336

>>10338456

That's unpredictable too. My Seiko 5 runs +6 a day and has for three or four years now. You can get lucky with the accuracy of cheap watches. It's just not guaranteed.

>>10338566

The bracelet is really that bad. The watch is fine. Buy it and spend ten bucks on a brown leather strap and you have a decent digital dress watch for a cheap bastard.

>>10339214

1. Your f91w is already good enough to jump in the pool with.
2. Digital watches don't have lume.

>>10347336

You know that's just a Fossil you paid way too much for, right?

>>10346841
wrong

Is retro /fa/?

>>10339214
Casio B640

>>10347336
>>10347339
Oh fuck he actually did it

>>10347352
>the watch is fine
It's fucking chromed plastic and it keeps time like shit

Breitling I inherited from my father, not been kept in prime quality, but it has a lot of sentimental value to me, so I wear it with anything

>>10347820
I don't even own a Casio but I know that plastic cases (at least those swatch is using) aren't that bad. they are leight-weight and at least somewhat durable. not even plastic watchcrystasl are so bad. many people only complain that the chromed coating in these casios will come off. if it's pure resin and no coating like the F-91w, it won't be any problem. I'd still get a Casio in silver though because all black looks like shit imo.

>>10347820
>it keeps time like shit

how do you know that? compared to what?

>>10338566
I saw consumer reviews on amazon and youtube and what's bad about that model is the damn lights. it only comes from the left side and doesn't fill out the whole "dial". the b640 is better because it's a 2012 model that isn't as antiquated as this thing. there the LEDs come from both sides. it's a bit thicker though with 9,4 mm case depth and the battery life is a lot shorter with app. 3 years.

>>10346615
Hideous. How does Breitling even stay in business making crap like that.

>>10346841
I usually prefer arabic numbers, but if the dial is done right I don't mind bars. Vintage Omega and similar styles work well. On the other hand, I hate the dots that are popular on dive watches. I find nothing to like about either of the dials in >>10347530

>>10347336
Didn't even know Armani made watches.

>>10347887
That would probably look 10x better if you just cleaned it.

>>10347999
Because I have one. compared to good digital watches.
>>10347992
Pics of them look cool but one you get them in your hands you realize what you have; cheap shit

>>10348022
>compared to good digital watches.

what's a good one then? G-shock, Vintage Seiko, Citizen, Timex? that hideous overpriced af Junghans or that ugly ass Braun?

>>10348030
All of the above

>>10348017
>Didn't even know Armani made watches.
They don't.

>>10348017
Yeah, I was actually just about to clean it when I took that picture, I'll post one once it's done. It's actually an okay looking watch. Not perfect, but it holds sentimental value and has a great story behind it. The rim is not original, need to have it fixed.

>>10337288
What does effay think of shore projects? Currently don't own any watches and was thinking of copping pick related with a brown and black leather strap. Was thinking it would make a nice everyday watch.

Thoughts?

>>10347320
Might be a Casio MQ24-7E

Does this bond strap look OK with my Ray?

>>10348685
...or would it look better on the original metal bracelet?

>>10348685
Looks fine to me

>>10348692
Why not use both

>>10347595
w2c

Should I get an Illuminator or a WR?

>>10348836
Illuminator or the Casio 53W, my bad

>>10348698
The original steel bracelet was getting all scuffed up, so I figured I'd use a NATO on more "casual" days in an effort to preserve it.

>>10348630
bump

>>10347595
I'm not a massive fan of Seiko apart from their diver lumes but that's mint. What's the model number please?

>>10347336
dogshit

effay?

>>10337288
Do Timex Easy Readers have the loud ticking that the Weekenders have?

I just need a beater watch, but I'll be using it in a test situation- so obviously nobody wants to hear loud ticking, even if it makes nice background noise.

>>10349081
honestly, I'd just avoid timex watches for a test room. Why not get some cheap digital watch like the casio f91-w or whatever it's called and keep track of time that way?

>>10348786
>>10348940
Model is SNKN01.
Not my pic, considering it or a SARB.

>>10349114
The digital makes fast time telling easy, but I'm not really feeling the look. I think I might get a Seiko 5 instead.

Sold my swiss watches; rolexes and a speedmaster.
I hate wearing them. I either feel anxious about damaging them or having them stolen, or i feel like a pretentious try-hard for even wearing them in the first place. And to be honest, unless you're obviously flush as fuck, you do look like pretentious dick when you wear a rolex.
I have enough expendable income that service and potential repair costs are a non-issue, but i'm still conscious of money. Now that the novelty is gone i can see that owning them outwith investment -and there are better places to invest money than in watches anyway- it's utterly pointless, especially when you consider that Japanese watches are just as good, more reliable, and personally i find them generally more aesthetically pleasing, all at a fraction of the cost. I can wear them and genuinely enjoy them.
I think it's quite telling that even when i had the Swiss pieces, the watch that had the most wrist time was a £200 orient.

>>10349268
>Worrying about that
Get insurance on it. You apparently have enough money to worry about it, jewelry insurance is fucking surprisingly cheap. BTW, nobody in the real world besides watch enthusiasts know what the fuck a speedmaster is.

>>10349379
>jewelry insurance is fucking surprisingly cheap
For theft, yes.
When you get into wear and tear, on 5 £1000+ watches, and you actually start claiming, the premiums quickly become exorbitant.
It's beside the point anyway. It doesn't relieve the anxiety.
Just because your cars insured, doesn't mean you'd leave it with keys in the ignition.

>>10349268
Sounds like you're overly anxious and care too much what other people think of you. Your life must be very difficult.

>>10349268
Wow that's just straight up stupid. Who cares what someone thinks (I know silly to say that on this board) for one and for two it's a watch that will be on your wrist not like dindu is gonna come out with a matchete and cut your hand off for it. Well I mean that is if you live in a 1st world country after all.

>>10347530
Submariner ain't my thing but damn that oyster day date is just mmmfph.

>>10339148
Speedmaster master race.

What's a good beginner luxury watch I could buy for my 17 year old cousin? I don't mind spending a bit since I love the guy but I sure as hell don't love him enough to pass a couple thousand dollars.

He owns and respects a few basic watches and isn't retarded so I'm not too worried about "downsizing" due to worry of him fucking it up.

Just any suggestions would be great.

>>10345963
lmao...getting upset over internet beef. You know winning an argument on the internet is like winning the "Special Olympics." Even if you win, you're still a retard.

>>10349942
Tudor Black Bay, or something from Hamilton/Sinn. Can be had sub 1k if you look.

>>10349164
you're using the watch to time a test...

Why does it have to fit some look? It's like $10.

>>10349965
>falling for his b8

>>10349679
>Who cares what someone thinks
everyone.

>>10349679
>Who cares what someone thinks
thats pretty much the whole purpose of a rolex and the other extortionate swiss watches.
It's to impress people.
You pay for the name.

>>10349268

Nothing wrong with liking the quality, really cool Japanese watches like Orient and Seiko. Whatever makes you happy man it's all good. Watches are something you enjoy and indulge in, no point getting something that makes you feel burdened :)

>>10350286
hahahaahha you think im baiting hahaaa?????????? dude ill fuck both of you up easily

>>10350322
Perhaps with Rolex, but the vast majority of people wouldn't recognize any other high-end Swiss watch brand. Only other watch enthusiasts would have any idea what it is or what you paid for it.

Besides, for many watch enthusiasts, myself included, most of the appeal of high-end watches comes from the beauty, craftsmanship, and history of precision machinery. Sure, it's nice when someone recognizes a fine watch, but it's rare and it's not why I own them.

>>10350587
>most of the appeal of high-end watches comes from the beauty, craftsmanship, and history of precision machinery.
Finally somebody who fucking gets it

>>10350611
Most people who are into it get it, /fa/ is just not exactly a hot spot for high end watch enthusiasts lol.

>>10349942
hamilton jazzmaster

got pic related for an even 300 on amazon

what about this?

>>10351053
black hands on black face is fucking retarded.

>inb4 that's gray

doesn't matter. still stupid.

>>10351053
other colorscheme if you have to get it.

>>10351053

>>10349942

>spending that much money on a present for your cousin
Do you molest him?

>>10351213
Yes, this is to ensure he keeps quiet.

Rate it pls.

>>10341998
/fa/scinating how /fa/ggots throw insults at each other over watches, you guys are almost like call of duty players if not worst.

>sapphire crystal
>sea gull movement
>only £240

lads
poland stronk

are bapexes cool?
I fuck with bape pretty heavy but I'm not sure people would get the fact that it's intentionally a "fake" rolex.

>>10337313
name please

>>10351511
bape is not cool
bapex is less cool
you are even less cool

>>10351511
those will never be cool

>>10350856

Dos this come in less than 40mm? I don't think so, but it never hurts to ask.

My wrists are tiny and the 39mm Khaki I have already feels big.

>>10349142
muchas gracias

>>10348298

Some of Armani's watches are pretty ok easthetically. If you don't care about the movement they're worth a look.

Just arrived.

The dealer got me another black shell cordovan strap instead of brown velours, so I'll be wearing them on this one for a while.

>>10352725

Great choice.

>>10352796

I've considered everything, starting from Rodina, every piece in Reddit's guide to Bauhaus, Stowa and Junghans and all, but then I just thought what the fuck. I still want the Partitio though.

>>10351541
Look for Orient Vintage FD0F.

>>10341796
>>10341809
I like Certina more. Pic is what I wear.

What are the most useful and least useful complications?

>>10353343
>most useful
Date, maybe day, chronograph is maybe sort of useful but not very much, everything else is basically useless. Utility isn't really the point of most complications, they're just neat and can be very impressive complex feats of craftsmanship and engineering and dickwaving.

my new watch

>>10342648
name?

>>10353906
Movado

>>10340233
If you buy online make sure and take it to a brick and mortar store, they can pop off the back and tell you if it's a fake.

The omega speedmaster, the same watch worn on the moon

>>10354240

How the fuck do those dials work

>>10354520
it's a chronograph m8

>>10353393
what sort of a movement is in there?

how much did you pay?

looks nice, anyway. like the typeface on the numerals

>tfw you will never own a solid platinum watch with a porcelain dial painted by hand and a movement that combines cutting edge nip nong springu driveru technology with classic beautiful design and painstaking hand-finishing to the highest possible degree.

>>10355618
muh dick

Can somebody help me figure out what watch I saw?

It's the name I saw on it. It was just a regular stainless steel watch with (I think) a blue dial. Looked real nice.

The name on it said something like "neutronium" or some shit. I don't specifically remember it, does the name ring any bells? Any similar names? Help pls

Pic will probably be sideways

>>10355618
>a porcelain dial painted by hand
Well, at least you can get this for about ~$1000

>>10354681
It's quartz, if that's what you mean.

I paid £84. Bought it on a plane. It's a replica of the watch Yuri Gagarin wore when he became the first human in space, it's got an owner's certificate and all.

>>10355618
>implying I would want one
Seriously, I just have a really hard time getting excited over anything from Seiko. I'm not sure there's ever been a company more technically proficient yet so utterly lacking in style.

>>10356357
:(

>>10351053

I have this same watch and I like it for an everyday beater. I get quite a few compliments on it too.

Here's (roughly) a year worth of my obsession with watches. Not shown are couple of books on wath repair, two month crash course on watch service, hours of reading through specs and looking at pictures, one nice Shanghai and my modest toolbox.

>>10357470
What books did you pick up on watch repair? I'm kind of curious about tinkering with watches as a hobby and I have no clue what resources are out there other than the online timezone classes.

>>10357641

These would be useless unless you read Cyrillic. I figure you don't.

Google for freescienceengineering (the Library Genesis project) and see what they have on watchmaking in English.

I'd recommend Daniels, but that's really on the making part of watchmaking. There should be well known and trusted guides on service and repair in English, but I'm not aware of them (yet).

Besides, try and get your hands dirty. It really helps a lot, check out the escapement work description vs a good video.

Is this the most /fa/ smart watch?
I was thinking about getting this and wearing a brown leather belt and brown leather boots with it.

just got this in, put the strap on too, original was boring
did i cop well?

>>10357852
It's a little weird and effeminate, but it also looks pretty cool.

>>10357864
Thanks. Somehow all of my watches are a little odd

What do you guys think? It's a Citizen eco-drive

>>10355627
rekt

>>10347339
oh look
a watch for brown university students

>>10358138
Stop watching tennis, put down your copy of GQ and buy a fucking AP.

>2015
>not keeping time by the sun's location
>having a lifestyle where exact time matters

stay pleb

>>10358890
>2015
>Still thinks watches are for telling what time it is

>>10358883
wowow
chill
tennis is hella fun to watch

cop or not?

Was thinking about copping this

What do you think?

>>10359636
it looks alright, but montblanc is more known for their pens

>>10359636
Get a Zenith instead

>>10359649
What a beauty. Price?

>>10359670
Probably over $7000

>>10359631
Would cop

Effay?

>>10360180
where 2 cop?

>>10360180
HOLY FUCK. I've legitimately been looking for something like this.

W2C

>>10360194
>>10360198
it was a gift if you bought multivitamins

it's like 10-12 years old