/fa/ - Fashion

>>13303375

>>13303375
>>13303382
>That finishing

>>13303375
Reporting in

Kashio.

Even my Casio is Commie

>>13303408
You must be really proud to own such a fine piece of machinery

this is the greatest analog watch ever made

>>13303401
What's second from right?

>>13303523
Modded Seiko SKX007

>>13303534
: D

Only the finest craftmanship for moi

>>13303478
/thread

Got my first diver today, pretty stoked

Tfw HI-BEAT

>>13304160
How do you like it? Where'd you find it? I want a 45KS or 45GS.

>>13304241
I really like it, just got it about half a week ago from Yahoo Japan Auctions. I find that buying from a Japanese site tends to give better prices and better condition, although there isn't the same number of postings as Ebay.

Including shipping, handling, and a new lizard strap the watch cost about $500CAD.

If you want a 45KS I really recommend looking for one that has the original KS buckle, mine was missing the buckle and now I'm trying to find one at a reasonable price, the buckles themselves go for over $100.

>>13303375
Cop or not?

>>13304394
>prayer compass
Absolutely halal, 100% cop

>>13304394
That's actually a cool complication. Don't cop though

>>13303375
Torn between getting this

>>13304432
or this

What should I cop? Either one of these watches will be my last cheapo purchase. I don't care if I take 20 years, I want the watch that comes after this one to be at least in the $2000+ range.

>>13304432
If it's going to have to last you 20 years, get this one. You'll look less weird wearing this as a 40 year old than you will the second one.

>>13304436
I also bought this a while ago but the shit-tier national mailing company of my country still has it in some storage unit.

Rate my taste

>>13304445
If you have this then I redact what I said earlier, get the second Casio for better meme status.

Ironic-Weeb/10 taste

>>13304445
those presages are way too big

>>13303401
All of those watches would be decent without the striped NATO straps. The watches are just too big and bulky on them and it looks weird.

>>13304445
4/10
mediocre
conformer
cliche
not a risk taker

>>13304446
What do you mean? I don't plan on using the Seiko in an ironic manner. That was not an ironic purchase at all. I genuinely appreciate the design and mechanism. Why did you change your recommendation?

>>13304446
Japanese watches are just a better bang for your buck. If I had the money I'd go for shit like Zenith, Omega, JLC. I don't have a particular infatuation with Japan

>>13304436
I have that exact model in gold. The electro luminsecence is way better than a cheaper A158. I'd recommend it.

>>13304454
A digital Casio and a Presage are both weeb watches, everyone knows that. They're nice watches for sure and you should be happy wearing them, but that doesn't change their weeb status.

As for changing my recommendation, if the Casio was to be your only watch the first one you posted would be a safer choice in the long run. However since you have the Presage, you should get the F-91W since it's a bit more 'fun'

>>13304452

Going that way in my price range is probably the best course of action. Recommend me something "outstanding and risky" that doesn't look like shit in the sub-1000 range

>tfw grew out of this retarded hobby

Also you really need is one bauhaus style watch, and one chronograph, then a bunch of different bands.

>>13304466
Nah all you really need is a phone bro, it's 2018. Watches are for old men.

>>13304459
You mean get a 168? Yeah I was planning on that, but a stainless steel edition.

>>13303382
Honestly, an actually gold plated Casio would be a pretty neat purchase.

>>13303408
model?

>>13304432
>>13304436
>>13304480

Neither of these come on stainless steel.
However, as a man of taste, I recommend you get the aq230, preferably in gold.

>>13303427
w2c I love these specifically but want authentic

>>13303478
This thing has ruined me for watches. All of my other watches feel too big and heavy after I wore my F-91W for a couple months. The only other watch I want to get now is a 37mm Junghans Max Bill handwound

>>13304594
ebay
the first shop you will encounter is legit (lelongwatch)

>>13303375
>all that cheap jewelry
>((””instagram””)) “””””””””flexing””””””””
>worth <$100

>>13304465
There’s nothing outstanding below $3000 new

>>13304466
>wears bauhaus watches
>got bored of them
makes sense, they're all low effort and look exactly the same.

>>13303497
Your collection looks interesting, so for the love of lenin post a better pic.

>>13303515
>>13304144
>>13304160
>>13304445
>>13303539
>>13304436

solid timepieces

>>13304698
That's my point brainlet

>>13304698
But why insist on a new watch? You can find fantastic vintage timepieces (Omega, Breitling, Jaeger LeCoultre, Rolex, piaget, etc.) on eBay for $150-$1500. They're generally much better looking and respected than the Casios and Seikos posted here (which are fine watches to be sure, but not necessarily esteemed by comparison).

>>13304465
You can find beautiful vintage Cartier's on eBay, for example. Why relegate yourself to nouveau riche flotsam and jetsam? Strive for taste, go classic. (And stop calling people 'brainlet,' it's as unbecoming as it is revealing.)

>>13303478
My nigga. I'm a scientist and my entire life relies on the timer on the F-91W

I’d like an estimate on what these watches are worth. Could you guys help me out?

>>13304869

>>13304844
They might be better looking if not to beat up, but the movements definitely degrade and that makes it a lot likelier for you to need help from horologists, which charge quite a bit. Besides, Seikos don't look half bad and are most definitely not "nouveau riche". You are thinking of Rolex here. Seikos are not pretentious but still have decent finishing and quality. Casios are simply cheap watches that don't pretend otherwise. The models I am interested in look retro and cool in a somewhat sleazy way. I also prefer to have a couple decent and cheap watches and later save for a new JLC Reverso, than to have a bunch of vintage pieces, that, lets face it, don't feel as satisfying as a brand new piece from a high-end manufacturing house.

>>13304869
Post them on r/watches.

>>13303427
Hey, that's my wrist and picture you fuck, what the hell


Also I don't know about the watch, I wore it while I was talking to my mother and she asked if I was wearing a woman's watch. I don't think sleek and gold go together for men.

>>13304869
>>13304874
>i'm lazy someone price these for me
it took me two seconds to find results on ebay, i'm sure you can find it yourself

>>13303375
https://imgur.com/gallery/7Dya2

>>13304869
This watch was sold by a few different suppliers under different monikers. I've got an old Abercrombie variant of this watch circa late 1960s/early 1970s. Prices range $400-1400 depending on condition and which version.

>>13304945
>let's face it, don't feel as satisfying as a brand new piece from a high-end manufacturer

Let's not. I don't mean to be rude, but please don't pretend that that is anything beyond a (perfectly fine) subjective statement. If you think that a well-build middle of the road timepiece gives you the most satisfaction for your dollar, then by all means go for it, but you should also just keep in mind that Casio and Seiko are by no means "high-end manufacturing houses," assuming that's who you were referring to. Strictly speaking, patek philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Audemars, are the definitive high-end brands. Underneath that you have your Omegas, Breitlings, etc. Then you have your Tissots, Seikos, and finally Casios. The reason these rankings and prices matter is because they represent (generally) the level of intricacy and care involved in the craftsmanship. A handmade dual-tourbillon movement simply takes more time and, ultimately, displays a much higher level of engineering involved: watchmakers do it just to do it, which is the main point. You brought up movement degradation of old watches: well, it happens, but is fixable (even by yourself) and, more importantly, happens way less in high-end pieces. I have a rolex from 1942 that I consistently wear and it runs like a dream. Lastly, the primary purpose of a watch, counterintuitively, isn't to tell the time: it's male jewelry. That's what it does. It makes your wrist pleasant to look at. So the argument that its better to have a well-made $200 than an older, more aesthetic, and more respected time piece only makes sense if you're just using it to tell the time rather than have it ogled and admired (which, again, is why men pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a gaudy diamond encrusted hublot or a more modest though equally expensive patek) Time is an illusion, anon, but class isn't

>>13304144

seriously considering this as my first automatic, but feel like a field watch might make more sense as i'm usually wearing t-shirts and bomber jackets.

feel like it's between this and an snk809.

>>13303375
Uncle gave me this. Is it worth the effort? I'd have to go get it fitted to my baby wrists.

>>13305369
Sizing bracelets is few minutes of work. I'm afraid that dial's all kinds of crooked though so that's a bigger problem.

>>13305575
Thanks for the reply. So it's an okay watch? I literally know nothing about brands/watch fashion and such.

>>13305641
It's a cheap Seiko, sure it's okay to wear if you like the look. It looks pretty cheap though maybe if you put it on nice leather it might improve it.

>>13304783
Will do later. Also have a box of semi-trash Pobedas and other 50s junk

Russian naval infantry watch, plus tourist trash version.

Lmao if your quartz doesn't have a balance wheel

>>13303375
Hamilton railroad. Opinions?

>>13305845
no

>>13305641
It's an old Seiko, which is a basically a budget brand. Nothing wrong with it. Kinda cool that they don't make it anymore if you're into that.

>>13305845
Pleb dial.

Buy cheap Omega seamaster quartz


Everyone thinks you're a watch enthusiast since even most watch enthusiasts Don't know they come in quartz

No need to service, just buy a $34.99 lifetime replacement battery plan

>>13304844
>>13305165
Thank you for being the one sane person in this circle jerk of shitty japanese watches that are for some reason now being called "timepieces".

I might add to the discussions that while I agree with you that having 1000 + € in your wrist is definitely beyond telling time, I still feel like some of the more expensive watches can be bought for the sake of their trustworthy mechanics if you are outdoorsy in a bit extreme way. There are occassions when having the knowledge of sunset or tides is crucial and you might get seriously fucked in the ass if your watch dies.

Obviously this has nothing to do with the people in this thread but fuck if I'm going to find a camp site and pitch it ever in the dark again because my iphone died - but equally fuck if I'm going to get a jap watch, so for now I'm waiting for that bigger paycheck to get an explorer or a seamaster (prolly semaster because it has the date too).

>>13305845
Might be okay if it was ~4mm smaller, as is the proportions are way off. An undecorated ETA isn't the best thing to be showing off either.

>>13305914
Lmao you're fucking retarded if you're really worried about reliability and you don't just buy a cheap g-shock.

Swiss watches are boring. My hot take.

>>13305889
>Everyone thinks you're a watch enthusiast since even most watch enthusiasts Don't know they come in quartz
I'm pretty sure most watch enthusiasts know that Omega makes quartz watches

>>13305914
A cheap Japanese quartz will outperform literally any expensive swiss artisan timepiece lol

>>13305165
Class is literally an illusion. It is not a real thing.

>>13305934
>>13306143
same butthurt fag

>>13306149
Yes, same person. The first point is objectively true. Quartz timing is just that good. You cannot achieve that precision with mechanical parts. My second point is more subjective but I think it's true. Class is a consensus, not anything solid. It's basically politics.

>>13306149
Eat my ass

>>13306158
Yes sure, let's see in 50 years how your Casio is holding up. Not even going to comment your ideas of class.
But no need to continue this discussion now that I know what kinds of people are flocking these threads.

>>13306177
>let's see how your casio is holding up after 50 years
Are you retarded? A good g shock casio will last 700 years and still tell time more accurately than any mechanical watch
You're just a butthurt fag who's mad that he had to borrow money to buy a 10,000$ watch that broke on you because you hit it too hard

>>13306143

Don’t use the word literally incorrectly and talk from above someone at the same time. You fag.

>>13306189
lelellellelelelelle.

>>13306195
Class is fake. You stupid cunt.

Seiko is far from weeb. Orient maybe, but Seiko is worldwide and you’ll forever be butthurt because Seiko will always be popular a powerhouse and a great value. I’m not saying I’d drop 20k on a grand Seiko but any respectable collection has a 007 whether it’s a broke persons grail and the best they’ll ever own or a rich man’s beater so he doesn’t trash his Rolex. If you don’t agree then you’re wrong and at odds with pretty much anyone with any sort of sense and interest in watches.

>>13306200

If you say so. Go ahead and approach a Kennedy or Prince Charles and tell them the same. Hell macaulay culkin would turn his nose up to your low brow class-less ass and he’s lower than B list. Give it 6-7 years you’ll get it when you grow up.

>>13306199
I collect vintage mechanicals but recognise that there's a reason the market for practical mechanicals collapsed as soon as quartz appeared.

Lol at suggesting that fashion (which is all 'class' is) is something definite and permanent.

>>13306199
Nice arguments right there.
Clearly, Casio is not for brain dead brand fags.

>>13306210
Your childish obsession with royalty and celebrity says more about you than me.

Pure elegance. Subdued beauty. Not garish shit

~class

Fit to grace the wrist of McCauley Culkin~

>>13306211
>>13306200
>>13306173
Again samefag

>>13306258
So?

>>13305165
Most people would agree with the statement though. Ask anyone if they would rather have 2 reliable, decent, cheap, Japanese watches and then save up for a brand new timepiece from a more respected Swiss house, or if they would rather have a bunch of vintage pieces. I am sure most people would say they prefer the first course of action. Don’t get me wrong, collecting vintage is cool and I hope to do it one day, but vintage watches are in no way a replacement for new expensive timepieces.

>>13306270
>I collect vintage mechanicals
Sure you do buddy.

>>13306309
Don't get me wrong, I wasn't arguing that one approach is necessarily better than the other. I'm just saying that you're going to be hardpressed to find someone smitten with your Casio, whereas it may be very plausible that someone will admire-from-a-distance your 1986 Breitling that you won in a bidding war on eBay. As for your last sentence: I politely disagree. I think any one watch is a replacement for any other, strictly speaking. They all serve more or less the same function (which, just to restate, is totally aesthetic accessorization and not temporal information), but within that you have many different context uses (swimsuit vs. tuxedo). It's all up to you, but make sure to understand that while you won't be denigrated for wearing an affordable new timepiece, you probably won't be praised either.

>>13306023
And a new Honda will outperform any old Rolls-Royce from the 1970s. What are we talking about again?

And oh yeah: if by "outperform" you mean "will simply last longer without breaking," then you're plainly wrong and clearly never owned (or known someone who's owned) anything above $10k. Don't forget: the Swiss are the fucking Japanese of Europe. Source: I am one (which is why you're misshapen opinions and values on the matter are so painfully cringeworthy).

Anyway, have fun reliably telling the time convincing yourself that everyone else's watches are, to be sure, barely functioning and just for show.

>>13306143
I don't know what vitriol everyone else is on, but I'm the guy you're replying to.

To clarify: that was a tongue-in-cheek point. Obviously class is a cultural construct. And obviously time is illusory. That doesn't mean that they aren't "real things." We can get into the epistemological underpinning of reality if you want, but the point is that just because something was artificially erected by humans doesn't mean they don't matter. Class, whether you want to convince yourself otherwise, matters. I grew up in an upper-class home and, as much as I hate to say it, people in the upper-class are by far (I really can't stress this enough) the most class conscious group of people you'll find. It's rarely verbalized but always lurking. Unfortunately, a lot of people pay attention to small details like what watch you bothered you buy and put on your wrist. It's an advertisement. An "illusion" with physical consequences. Don't get yourself twisted, anon.

>>13306386
What's more obvious is that you've never gone a second outside of the city

>>13306386
>I am one
Oh, word? Guess that makes your whole post infallible

>>13306310
Thanks for the backup, friend :)

>>13306375
Perhaps “nobody” will be smitten with a cheapo Casio, but I still enjoy the retro look at a low price, it can still complement an outfit nicely. However, I’d say that a Seiko presage will get some looks, and that’s still a new watch, at about $500, with good finishing and machinery. Hell, I’ve been complimented on Fossils (one was a gift, the other was a purchase from a time I knew jack about watches). The average normie is easily impressed

>>13306375
You could as easily impress people with fashion watches. Big red pill: most people won't care if your watch was made by 300-year-old swiss artisans in the mountains.

>>13306622
It does to people that go out of their way to buy and wear a piece of obsolete technology

>>13306596
That's fine, just know what you're signaling (which, to reiterate a subtle point, is nothing negative)

>>13306463
It neither makes it fallible or otherwise–it was a joke. You really think I'd appeal to such a non-authority anon?

>>13306434
I grew up in Texas

Okay dudes here's a slightly better shot of some of my russkies. The lighting in this room is fucking terrible, sorry. The Luch electromechanical might be my favourite.

The missing watch in this one is a Seagull '63 reissue that I haven't stopped wearing since I got it.
>>13306852
The gold one on the top right was made for a company that sold Vostok watches in Switzerland. Neat little fact.

Misc junk.

>>13306852
>>13306857
>>13306859
>>13306862
How did you accumulate this much soviet horology?

>>13306859
That sekonda alarm one is a rebranded poljot? Is it stainless steel?

>>13306862
Is the top second from left a vostok or a luch?

>>13306896
All acquired over a couple of years on eBay. The Sekonda is a Poljot rebranded for the British market. The case is chromed brass but has survived unusually well for a later Poljot. The Mir is sadly one of two or three frankenwatches I own. The movement is the correct Vostok 2209 but has the Vostok B stamp instead of ChChZ.

>>13306911
Do you really like all those Soviet shitters? I bought a Big Zero and was super disappointed with how poorly made it is. I kind of want an Amphibia, but I'm worried I'll be disappointed again. At least they're dirt cheap, I guess.

>>13306918
Big Zeros are late productions. You shouldn't expect great fit and finish from a Soviet product made in the 80s or 90s! Still, I personally find them much more interesting than the products of more obvious countries. My collection spans the whole postwar Soviet period and you can see the state of the society in the little details in cases and movements, like the abandonment of geneva striping in the 70s and the disappearance of bevelled bridges in the 80s and 90s. They're neat pieces of history.

Vostok has seriously cleaned up their act on the last 10 years. Buy from Meranom in confidence.

>>13306929
>10 years
By which I mean they've been improving the whole time.

>>13306929
Yeah I'm torn between getting a Zissou Amphibia or custom modding one with a Seiko bezel. I guess they're cheap enough to get both. The movement in my big zero is definitely pretty rough.

>>13306948
>2609 na
Yeah it keeps ticking, but it's one of the worst soviet movements I have had.
Worst being the vostok 2214, but I think that was a bad example of those movements.

2209 from luch/poljot and vostok are god tier.
Vostok is different from the luch/poljot ones but it has turned out to be very reliable for me.

>>13306948
For me the worst thing about Big Zeros is the strap. I have a 1992 production BZ with the box, papers and strap and it is without a doubt the single worst piece of shit to ever disgrace a pair of spring bars. It seems to be made of some sort of compressed textile, very thin and cardboardy. The buckle is the fucking worst.

>>13306987
NB: strap is installed backwards.

>>13303478
>watch on the right hand

Mate, sort yourself out

Nice dial tho.

>>13306987
I bought mine with the box and papers too and it looked like it was new old stock. As soon as I folded the strap around my wrist it disintegrated so now I'm using the black strap.

>>13306948
Ironically raketa is now owned by some French aristo and makes watches for $$$.

>>13307014
Compared to Vostok and Luch, anyway.

>>13307008
Nice, you got the fancy Italian export experience! Mine came in a faded cardboard box with the factory logo and a typewritten receipt.

where do i get nice necklaces i want a silver one that isnt obnoxious and loud

>>13306999
Love the type font

>>13305914
fa is always pretentious losers call h&m clothes pieces

>>13304844
>You can find fantastic vintage timepieces (Omega, Breitling, Jaeger LeCoultre, Rolex, piaget, etc.) on eBay for $150

Find me a good condition watch from one of those companies for under two hundred dollars, I dare you.

>>13307214
It's called a liberal lower-limit, you know, the anchor of a range.

That being said, here's a few good-condition omegas running in that range:

>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-OMEGA-Constellation-Quartz-10k-Gold-Filled-Octagonal-Cal-1330/292518794791?hash=item441b7a9627:g:iboAAOSwmWVazQ2k
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OMEGA-1332-SEAMASTER-2-TONE-33MM-QUARTZ-MENS-WATCH-NR/382432633306?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D44039%26meid%3D448a6cf16b6a4648b740ac99a9855e5b%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D292518794791%26itm%3D382432633306&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982
>https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Omega-Constellation-Automatic-Chronometer-Watch/323204146360?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44039%26meid%3D88f7e92ab0714f31b5d5e5c54b2c17fb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D292518794791%26itm%3D323204146360&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Did you even look?

>>13307306
>auctions
You're crazy if you think any of those will sell for under $200

>>13307588
Again, $150 was the lower-limit, and a very roughly estimated one at that, not the target price. I didn't think I would have to explain this, but that means that of the watches I listed *most* will fall within the limits of $150 and $1500—some will be close to the lower end, some to the upper. It does *not* mean that the majority lie below $200. That's how ranges work.

As for the auctions, you're probably right. The ones I listed all end in less than a day, but considering eBayers' strategies, the bulk of the bidding happens in the waning hours. The point, though, was that watches exist near the lower limit. Shitty ones sell for even less

>>13306222
>Subdued
Don't think you know what that word means.

>>13306222
It’s a beautiful watch but definitely not subdued.

I'm looking for a watch with a small face and a leather strap, nothing to flashy.
Any ideas?

>>13308304
Get a watch you like and switch strap to leather.

>>13308304
Timex

>>13303375
watches are for retards

anything other than a plain sleek silver watch with a black strap is unacceptable

Ordered this, what do you guys think?

>>13308420
Nigga didn't we school you about these pieces of shit before?

>>13308420
Please be a troll.
Invicta is the go-to brand for guys who think big and gaudy equals luxury.

I want a cheap gold (colored) watch that I can Shotblast to shit (High Pressure, heavy media), what would be a good one to do this with? If its just a thin coating the blasting process will remove it obviously.

I might vapourblast them as well, so if they are waterproof that helps.

slav shit bois

>>13308972
Nice Kopernik.

>>13308527
Grand Seiko has no business being in the category assigned. Literally no one who buys watches from that tier has an idea of what a Seiko is, let alone a Grand Seiko. GS is also generally more expensive than $3000 and it is pretty respected by people that actually know watches.

>>13309815
yes, continue to prepare your arguments. this way when asked why you spent 6k on a seiko instead of a rolex you'll have some very evasive answers

>>13309823
>This same meme response every time someone defends Grand Seiko

Also, immediately thinking of Rolex when speaking about high end watches only shows you know jack.

What's a good watch with a visible flywheel?

>>13309852
at the 6k price point you really don't have any better options and you know it

>>13309859
Any Rotary obviously.

>>13308527
1000 - 3000 euro you can get a very good used swiss watch in good condition.

I've had this watch for the past 2 years, haven't changed the battery even once, and still running like a charm. Also, I wore this watch for my 2months SE-asia backpacking trip. It has been in many different rough environments, from humid jungles to the Indian Himalayas, it has withstood some serious hits during these past two years but still looks good and works like a charm.

Another great memory about this watch was when I was in Tokyo, drinking in a small izakaya and 3 older japanese businessmen sat next to us. One of them started a conversation and told us that he has been around the world a lot (always on business), when I asked where he worked, he replied "you know Casio?", I put up a grin and said "maybe....look at this". Upon seeing my watch his eyes lit up and we kept conversating for the whole evening. His group left before us and we said goodbyes. When we were leaving and asked for the bill, the owner said that "those businessmen paid for you". I wonder was it because of this watch or my personality?

Many people also have reacted to this watch by saying "wow, you have a golden watch?" and I've not felt the need to correct them.

Anyways, after these two years, I feel very glad that I spent 50e on this piece. If you are considering whether to buy a watch like this or not, please take these experiences of mine into account and do the purchase.

Sincerely,
A Casio Man

>>13310029
those scratches make it look like a steel case
please tell it it's not plastic

MFW I bought a Noob quality rolex yellow gold daydate
MFW I bought a quartz steel rolex datejust
MFW I bought a daniel wellington for $10 USD
MFW I only use nato straps

MFW I tell people my daydate is real

>>13310029
>he replied "you know Casio?", I put up a grin and said "maybe....look at this".
Cringe mixed with genuine happiness for you are the two things I feel right now.
This isn't pasta, is it?

>>13310029
5/5 story if legit.

Also:
>"wow, you have a golden watch?"
Kek

>>13310029
>he replied "you know Casio?", I put up a grin and said "maybe....look at this"
OK, let's break this down
>do you know a consumer product company that everyone knows? We're in japan, the home of casio, where casio watches are probably most common
>heh, you woudnt believe it big guy, just your luck, I OWN a casio watch!
>ok that's great, your japanese isnt that good please sto-
>yes sir, this watch has lasted me TWO WHOLE YEARS, I havent changed the battery ONCE
>well yes that's norm-
>heh heh buddy, I'm a real Casio Man, let me tell you of my many great travels across the seven seas

>>13310174
Kekidii xD

>>13310029
>falling for this stale pasta

cmon guys

Thinking of ordering this Jaeger-LeCoultre. Anything I should know before I seal the deal?


Thanks, friends.

>>13310341
Pretty uninspired desu.

Worth buying?

>>13310377
What do you mean? I want an anonymous, sleek watch that fits with everything.

>>13310506
Go for it if you like it and have the money. I find it pretty bland and seriously lacking contrast which will make it hard to read.
This VC for example is very similar but a lot easier to read.

>>13309823
Fucking pleb kys

anyone know w2c cheap knockoff rolex?

>>13308527
I'd say move Omega up to Mid-Tier Luxury and add Frederique Constant to Entry-Level Luxury.

>>13311093
>Frederique constant
>luxury
Maybe affordable luxury.

>>13311096
Hence the Entry-Level label, they have nice in house movements and their watches are well made. They just don't have the brand recognition yet since they're relatively young.

>>13311105
"Affordable luxury" along with FC is cheap shit sold for way more than it's worth. FC is orient of citizen.

>>13310341
It's nice.

>>13308527
Whoever put this togethe is not good at watch. I can get my hands on an award-winning COSC certified watch for a couple hundos. Does that mean a 1950s Vostok is in the same tier as Rolex?

>>13311469
The chart only concerns new watches. Vintage stuff does not factor into it.

>>13308527
This is a good chart otherwise, but you should rebrand the "quality" axis with "approval from watch guys".
Then it would make more sense in actual life.

>>13308972
What price should I expect to pay for one of these babies?

What watch impresses people that isn't a rolex? I currently gotthis and no1 sais anything

>>13311714
Omega, especially amongst older Asian people since Omega did a lot of heavy marketing in Asia during the late-20th century, and the Constellation is the top selling luxury watch in China.

>>13311714
JaegerLeCoultre is amazing. I would instantly respect your taste in watches

It depends on what kind of people you want to impress, watch snobs really dismiss most of the "sporty" rolexes besides the classic submariner,

If you have money to spend Seamaster Aqua Terra with the blue dial is incredible, Frederique Constant moonphases etc, some tag heuers or the cartier tank

>>13310174
Haha this made me laugh
>>13310243
Not a stale pasta, here is some proof (dont know if solid proof enough)
>>13310097
>>13310127
Thanks for the support guys

My dream is to own a real golden casio one day...

MFW I bought a Noob quality rolex yellow gold daydate
MFW I bought a quartz steel rolex datejust
MFW I bought a daniel wellington for $10 USD
MFW I only use nato straps

MFW I tell people my daydate is real.

KEK

should I cop

Where does Tissot stand in the watch community
T. $300 mall shitter

>>13312803

>tisshit

>>13312803
>toss it

>>13312525
You actually can cop a limited edition gold gshock but it's not worth it's money.
If you have some money to spend, go to some metal casting artisan and ask them to model a case from some gold/steel mix.

>>13312566
>digital

nah

>>13310029
lol

>>13303515
>quartz
>analog

>>13304144
too chunky, looks like shit

>>13312914
>Skx
>chunky
Boy, did you ever see a diver?

>>13304394
I'm a Muslim, I totally want this one.

It looks amazing. Buy it.

I really want to cop this amazing Seiko. I just don't have $300,- yet.

How easy is it to change the leather strap on a watch? Would it be possible to change between black and brown leather for example? Thanks.

>>13312963
Get a cheap spring bar tool, it's 1 minute job when you get a feel for it without damaging the strap. People say floss works well too, that would be great if you haven't ever done it since it won't accidentally damage the strap.

Mine, guess how much i pay for this baby.

>>13314225
I'd say you found it next to the rubbish bin.

>>13314231

Close. The pic is before polish.

Now, guess how much I payed for this baby.

>>13314225
50 bucks

>>13314244

Close dubs, a little less. 35 bucks.

>>13312525
I believe you but please take the "touch screen" sticker off.

>>13303401
Bruh, stop putting NATO straps on everything. All of those diver watches would look much better with their native bracelets.

>>13312902
>>>reddit

>>13303478
mine comes tomorrow, can't wait

>>13314243
$500

>>13314243
it's not real

>>13307214
about 10 years ago you could find up a wind-up omega for $100

i used to buy and sell them after throwing on a new crystal for $20 with included leather ish band


you're not finding even the most gaudy beat up rolex or piaget for parts condition for $150

you're probably looking at 1K for a 80's datejust that's losing time

>>13314655
it's better than /fa/ in 2010-2014

EVERYTHING was a HORRIBLE FAKE

EVERYTHING

fake IWC of models that didn't really exist, fake panerais everywhere, everyone had a panerai and if you asked them EVERYONE said it was real

everyone had a green bezel rolex sub cermaic

and those were all real too

I used to go down watch threads and just call them out

and people hated me for it


just linked their post and responded with "rolex subs don't have exhibition case backs"


IWC watches don't feature miyota movements
with a brass gooseneck and a painted logo

rolex date just's don't feature misaligned cyclops'

your bezel doesn't line up to the watch face etc etc

then everyone waslike hurrr durr sief doesn't know shit about watches i got a box with a receipt on my rolex

>fake box and fake receipt that they send with fake watches on aliexpress

ugh cringe

i'd much rather have these kids wearing casios on low end shitty nato straps


like the kid you liked with the green black and red nato strap doesn't know that those aren't really bond natos

>>13314842
b-but arent casios shitty "watches" that shouldn't be worn by anyone ever?

>>13314947
i think they're ugly AF but it is a trend with teens so if it works for them why not

>>13311691
100€ for a second hand,which is what i paid

>>13314834
fucking this. i can remember visiting my granddad and grandma in the late 90's when i was 12. My granddad asked me if i wanted two of his Rolex watches and I politely said no since it wasn't my thing. Fast forward to a few years ago and I heard he had sold them to some friends well before he passed away. I looked at some pictures of them and lo and behold, Rolex 6542 GMT and 6538 Submariner in IMMACULATE condition with box and papers. It's almost impossible to get good vintage watches now since the collectors are hoarding everything and driving prices up the roof. fucking disgusting.

>>13307214
Breitling 150$? A replica maybe. Even a beat up Breitling is about 1k

>>13314834
80s Datejust is 2k for a beat up one

>>13315376

Used prices now in Europe (cond fine or mint, starting from):
Decent Omega Seamaster AT Auto 2k +
Decent Rolex Explorer 4k +
80s Role datejust 2k +

Slightly cheaper in Switzerland.
Can be significantly cheaper in auctions.

is this watch (V1570AL0) alright to wear around casually as an early 20s student? got this as a gift and i'm not well versed in watches

>>13315719
Looks like shit, wear it if you like it.

>>13315719
I don't see why not. The big numbers look pretty cool, unintentionally fits the current design trend of clear letters with outlines around them

>>13312912
>It strictly refers to the design of the display,[1] regardless of the timekeeping technology used within the watch movement or module

I'm a sucker for patina. Will my chrome Casio A163W ever get it? Or should I just buy the gold and let the colour rub off over time?

>>13315719
Looks good to me

>>13314828

Yes it is, it have a generic strap.

I wear it every day, for any occasion. I dont need any other watch in my life, this one is perfect and easily replacable if needed.

>>13303382
The funny thing is my grandpa has that exact watch which he got from his wifes mother who died. I will probably use it when he dies.

Probably should have just not been such a cheap bastard and bought the seiko

Does anyone know of any watches that both have a slide rule and tritium illumination? Tried searching around but all I can find is a discontinued "lads weather" watch from some unknown brand. I'd like a functional calculator on my wrist that doesn't involve fishing out my phone, but nothing I can find so far seems to use tritium tubes, and I'd really prefer not to have illumination die after 30 minutes in the dark.

>>13314681
> mine comes tomorrow, can't wait
> tfw missed the delivery but the guy delivered it apparently, called amazon and the geolocation is supposedly right outside my house but it's nowhere to be found
JUST

Stainless steel Apple Watch series 3 is all I need famalam.

>>13316447
To each their own but desu i think apple watches are more /g/ than anything. Nothing about it makes you buy it as a fashion accessory or to keep time, the only common denomimator is that it sits on your wrist

>>13316109
Wearing a fucking divers watch unironically is the biggest normie meme anyways, you dodged a bullet for cheaping out anon.

>>13316480
>t. MVMT fag

>>13316465
The watchbands Apple release each season are pretty /fa/, even names like Hermes and Coach making them too.
But I mean if it’s something you wear, whether is a smart watch or a regular watch, isn’t it /fa/ territory?

>>13315853
Chrome is specifically noted for its resistance to corrosion. If you want patina, go for brass, copper, or bronze.

>>13316534

>>13316510
I guess, it’s an odd grey area. Maybe /fa/, but should not have a direct comparison to normal watches because its intent was never to replace or compete with regular watches. I often see people acting like the apple watch is the end all solution to archaic timekeeping.

Pic related - was asking firends who are not into watches what they think about this watch. All of them are very negative due to negative associations with the chinese produce.

Also what do you think would be a reasonable ratio for Watch Value/Personal Capital?

I am sure all of you have a different figure in mind.

CASIO AL-180

>>13316605
BENIS:DDDDDD

>>13304857
>They don't have timers on their benches
But I know that feel, always relied more on my watch than timers other people used.

bros i have a question. is the datejust half whitegold just the poverty version of the full gold daydate and everyone who owns the datejust is just a pleb who couldnt afford the daydate?

the thing is i like the jubilee band more than the president one

>>13316534
>Explorer II
The ugliest Rolex

Can anybody recommend a NATO strap that will fit an F-91? My resin strap snapped today after about a year and a half of use.

>>13314655
All of my divers (save for the Chinkshit Submariner knockoff which is technically only a dive-inspired watch) came on ghastly rubber straps. I don't see the point in buying a decent 70+ dollar bracelet for an entry-level watch that costs less than 200 bucks.

>>13316689
Any 18 mil.
Black or bond ones look the best.

>>13314655
Those aren't even natos.

>>13316596
Let’s just say this: not even the chinese are buying chinese watches. If it will make you happy, go for it

any recs for a minimalist (but not to the point of no numbers ridiculousness) white faced watch with black leather band?

>>13317789
Budget?

Is a 40.5mm Orient Bambino too big for a small
~ 6" wrist?

I love mine. Always shows the exact time, never runs out of battery.

>>13318520
yep. get something 37mmish

>>13318595
Fuck, any recommendations for something similar to the Bambino but in 37/38mm?

Better?

Yema master race reporting in

>>13316534
Good taste but replace the Explorer II with something else. Maybe a GMT.

>>13303375
I’m graduating this semester and going to throw down on a decent watch. I’m considering either a moonwatch or some sort of Grand Seiko in the $3-5k range. I’m fine buying used. My current collection is a 90s Datejust, a Cartier Tank LC, a titanium Panerai and a Seiko shitter dive watch. Anything else I should be considering? I don’t want another Rolex and want my next watch to be a stainless steel sports watch.

>>13318786
You're throwing down or your parents are throwing down? If you're making the money to buy a fourth expensive watch at 21 without a degree then why did you even bother going to school?

Anyways, I got an Explorer as a graduation gift and I love it. I would highly recommend it as a simple everyday watch. I like Grand Seiko but it sounds like you could use a sportier model which isn't really a GS specialty. Moonwatch is a good safe bet I guess and fits your criteria, but if you want something more out there then how about a spring drive Tuna or Marinemaster 300? Or if you like Tudor and want to stick to steel then a North Flag or Black Bay 58?

>>13306996
Left Handed Pride

>>13303375
Hi guys, complete watch newfag here. I impulse bought this today because it was on sale for $69 cad and I thought it looked cool. Did I fuck up? Are the huge numbers tacky?

>>13318934
They look fine, Timex is okay as far as cheap quartz watches go. Never seen one in person but many complain about very loud ticking of them though.

>>13318937
Can confirm, TICK TICK TICK is not just a meme.
Shit is loud.

>>13318812
Thanks for the recommendations. Can’t imagine why it matters but none of my watches are particularly expensive.

I’ve been offered a generous signing bonus which of course means I’ll buy a new watch. I appreciate the recommendations. I like the Explorer but feel it fills a similar role to my Datejust. If it was my first real luxury watch, I’d probably buy one for its versatility alone.

I’m really not a fan of the higher end Seiko divers. To me, their proportions are just strange and unappealing. I know this isn’t a common opinion and wish I understood the following.

Tudor is an interesting thought as well. I’ve looked at them pretty seriously but wonder if I would be upset I hadn’t just spent more money and bought a Rolex. I like the Black Bay but it’s a hard sell when I could buy a sub. A lot more money but I’ve found that compromising only means I spend more money later.

>>13318976
Any luxury watch is expensive, boy. Watches are luxuries in the first place though so we could go down to anything above $50 being expensive. However for mechanical watches, I think anything at 1k+ is easily considered expensive. Now if you only consider haute horlogerie expensive, then I guess youra are shitters. Dunno how much daddy gives you exactly though.

>>13318987
>being this salty

Everything is relative. $1000 is expensive if you have spent your life buying Casios and Seiko 5s. It’s nothing if you’ve been in the game a while and have been purchasing things worth more. Never ceases to amaze me how hard poorfags try to appear superior to people with a little bit of money. Desperate coping, friend.

>>13319186
Sure if I got money to blow from doing nothing, I'd do it.

If I buy a watch with stainless steel bracelet, do I always have to adjust the links to make it fit?

It's either that or get a national or leather strap.

>>13316534
Literally every one of these brands has much better looking watches. All of these watches have the same color palette, too. Boring and gay.

>>13318786
Uhhh? Omega speedy seems like the obvious choice.

Which of these pieces of shit should I buy

>>13320148
you remove links to fit

they ship with too many

>>13320373
>chronograph dial
>no chronograph buttons
none, this is past beyond retard fake

>>13320388
Fuck, how much does it typically cost? Maybe I can just get the tools and do it myself.

>>13320512
It costs just a little of your time if you're not a retard.

F91-W nigga reporting in

>>13320512
You can use a multitool or an old knife and some pliers (at least for my watch). The watch will come with instructions on how to adjust the bracelet.
It's fiddly but doable be anyone.

what to cop next lads?

I have two watches in mind. first is a 16610 Submariner with tritum dial, which would probably be around 5-6k with box and papers

the other option is pic related, Black Bay 58. would be brand new at 3.7kish.

I would prefer to get the rolex for obvious reasons but i don't like the idea of getting a second hand watch. the tudor is a brand new model with a new movement, cheaper, and i can get it new and watch it age. what do you think?

>>13320655
Bb 58 is sexy.

>>13320661
it really is. i would prefer a date and crown guards but even without those it can stand on its own

>>13320672
Crown guards aren't a necessity imo, and panerai crown guards are just ridiculous. Date is a vital complication though but I think I could live without it, my dress watches don't have it and I just sometimes find myself trying to check it out of habit. Not a deal breaker for sure.

>>13320674
i agree. i still think i'd probably go with the Sub but only if i got a good deal on it. at almost less than half the price the BB58 is such a tempting proposition though.

>>13320655
I am actually more into old watches if they fit the 'active' category. Just like a backpack looks better when it's used. I don't know if I'd get a used dress watch though.

>>13320885
Why not? Best dress watches are vintage

cop?

>>13321075
Cop this.

>>13321103
You joke but I'd pay up if I found it

just copped

I just bought one of these, how did I do? What straps should I get for it? I'm looking at a few different rubber straps, I don't think I like that accordion section on the stock strap.

>>13321651
What was wrong with the skx? Look at how big that thing is

>>13321651
Just get a fucking hockey puck and embed a watch in it.
Hope you have 9 inch wrists boy.

>>13321681
I like my SKX but I wanted an upgrade. I wanted a good rugged quartz watch, too. I sort of considered going all-in with the spring drive Tuna but I think this 300m quartz version is good enough and should be less of a hassle long-term.

>>13321690
I have nice small watches too, so I wanted a big ugly watch to shake it up. There's a certain appeal to it.

>>13316109
Fuck that the duro is fucking awesome. I wear one in my beater rotation.

>>13318786
That is a GMT you fucking tard.

>>13321380
Same here for sure. I bet it would work too.

>>13321651
Very nice, anon. Tuna is winning me over more and more. You could try to get Uncle Seiko waffle strap, I think it'd fit it nicely.

>>13322655
I actually ended up deciding on a waffle strap. I think it looks nice, I was between that or an isofrane style one but the waffle is a Seiko classic. Also ordered a few natos because why not, the 300m has lugs that I can fit nato straps and they're cheap and fun.

>>13320655
I think the bb58 will go up in price in the near future. It's already an iconic watch and they won't offer it forever.


I would buy 2 bb58 in your position on box fresh and one to wear.

>>13322667
Nice! Post some pics when you get it.

>>13320976
Are they ? The only I can think of is JCL Mystérieuse. Otherwise I'd just get a new master or other understated one if I had the money and the interest. More into looking for an used explorer 1 or aqua terra.

>>13322867
>only vintage dress watches are HH richfag watches
Come on.

>>13310341
Gun for a discount

>>13322878
I just would never get anything else than a swiss watch.

>>13323359
>swisscuck
That aside my argument stands. There are plenty of nice vintage dress watches, even if you only look for swiss. Omega being a prime example.

>Want to buy dope vintage casio tracksuit
>Only in XL

Makes me wanna cry bros

>>13323380
Fuark, where to cop?
t. Casio enthusiast

>>13303375

>>13323383
I'll never wear the XL, so here https://www.etsy.com/listing/588245529/90s-vintage-men-casio-track-suit-men-xl?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=casio%20track&ref=sr_gallery-1-2

>>13303375
new
>>13323434
>>13323434

>>13323379
I stand corrected.

>>13316596

That's a great chronograph for the money.