/fa/ - Fashion

Explorer on a racing strap. Thoughts?

Just bought a new watch

Hmm.

7th for integrated bracelet edition.

where do I get a good pocket watch

>>13739788
1920

>>13739797
> TACKY

>>13739801
>calling a Heuer tacky

>>13739756
Shitters

>>13739766
Shitter

>>13739768
Shitter

>>13739769
Shitter

>>13739771
Shitter

>>13739772
Shitter

>>13739784
Shitter

>>13739787
Shitters

>>13739797
Shitter

>>13739797
hue huehuehue

>>13739766
The pre-genta was nicer

>>13739810
The pre-2000 was nicer

>>13739812
They are both great. I'd sell my mother to own them.

>>13739797
Damn Heuer were a good brand, it's a shame they were ruined by TAG.

>>13739797
It doesn't even have a running second hand?

>>13739804
I fucked your mom in the shitter.

>>13739835
based and redpilled

>>13739794
thx

>>13739784
Fucking love that case

>>13739787
Love Neptunes me

>>13739784
so how do i get a nato on that bad boy

>>13739819
TAG Heuer is basically the shitty cover band of old Heuer.

>>13739788
look around ebay for a 6497 or 6498 pocket watch. you could even build one yourself

>>13739865
12mm nato

>>13739894
KEK

What's the verdict on Vostok Amphibian watches? They look pretty aesthetic, normies rarely wear them and they're affordable. How is the quality?

Hi
I have the best watch in the world

>>13739937
i never liked their aesthetics

>>13739772
This is a mecaquartz right? Tell me how you're finding the movement anon!

Also is that other anon who wanted to produce a batch of vintage ethos mecaquartz chrono still around?

>>13739943
WOAHOOOOOO

>>13739937
I have one. I like it. Quality wise, standard bracelet is bad so replace it, bezel action is poor (not a clicky boi) and the acrylic crystal scratches fairly easily. Otherwise it seems fairly sturdy, very comfortable on the wrist and a nice size for a wristlet like myself.

>>13739937
They're nice solid lumps of metal, but the finish is hit-and-miss and you shouldn't expect the movements to be super accurate.
Also, they come on the worst, shittiest, most god-awful bracelets known to man.

>>13739958
Soviet-era Vostoks can look pretty good, but the modern ones look cheap and tacky due everything being super shiny.

>>13739937

>They look pretty aesthetic

Not all of them.

>How is the quality?

Accuracy is really meh. That's the only big problem for me (and I steel own one).

They are cheap, good if you want to learn customizing, and tough. Fit and finish are OK, but noting to write home about.

But their steel bracelets are shit, total and irredeemable shit. Be ready to replace it.

Nice beater/holiday watch /10

>>13740024
>steel own one
>still

My brain is full of fuck

>>13739756
Good evening from work /wt

>>13739937
they look like cheap pleb shit

at least get the Made in USSR one

rate my new watch lol

>>13740061
>that dial and chapter ring
sex
ref.no? or custom?

thinking of getting one of thes
it would be my most expensive purchase

it's a quartz, would they still need an expensive service every few years? or will it be just a pick up and go watch with a battery change every now and then?

>>13740083
cell change every two years -ish. $20-49

service every 10 years. $200

>>13740094
meant to type $20-40
but now that I think about it, if you want to get it resealed for diving every time, you're looking at closer to $60+

ID please

>>13740098
couldn't find any Ironman or Gshock with that button shape.

>>13740098
Some jew

>>13740076
never seen this seiko before. model?

>muh dick: the watch

Domed crystal best crystal.

>>13740112
the omega

>>13739875
TAG made and still does good glasses. Why did them ruin Heuer? Let TAG make prescription eyewear and Heuer watches... it would have been easy.

What are you wearing today? I finally got to dress up a little and wear this.

>>13739768
That's awful the Explorer deserves better

>>13740083
I have the black version and I like it a lot. The battery is good for about 5 years on those, the caseback has an engraving showing when the battery change is due. It's a regular caseback so it's easy to change the battery, unlike the more expensive quartz Tunas that have monocoque cases. It's very much a pick up and go watch, I wear it more than I thought I would.

>>13740204
> 45mm
> huge crown
It looks like the kind of watch you'd buy if you were trying to compensate for a small dick

>>13740259
t. Brainlet

Love this fucking thing

thoughts on sevenfriday?

Google and facebook algorithm is pushing filipo loretti everywhere I go. Showing ads where this shady company boast their false claim with false heritage and such.
Most reviews are positives but I personally believe the reviewers don't know much about watches or are from their own employees. Their blogpost has tried to pass itself as a legitimate review.
I am curious /wt/ what are your thoughts on that company?
Pic is possibly my next purchase

>>13740451
when are you actually going to buy a nice watch?

>>13740451
It's like a collection a child would put together.

Morning wt

>>13740462
>>13740471
You leave our special little guy alone this instant

>>13740098
>>13740098
>>13740098
>>13740098
>>13740098
>>13740098
>>13740098

>>>13739934
Thanks anon
I like this 36mm version more than my 40mm because it's almost too big IMO
I don't understand why people wear so huge watches eather.
I have 175mm wrist and everything above 40 looks rediculously big

>>13740255
cool. yeah I'm really close to buying it as a daily beater. think I will regret using it for work (furniture removalist).

will I get bothered by it getting dents and scratches. I generally don't with my other watches buy this is nearly triple I've ever spent on a watch lmao.

I'm hoping it to be the watch that will end all my desires for other daily watches besides maybe a more dress watch for the off chance

so far I have an skx007 and sne435.

I like the look of the skx007 more but hate automatics and I love the reliability of the sne437 (pic related) but I'm not really that in love with the look.

I kind of wish I had an skx009 instead of the 007

>>13740514
also for my sne437. what would be the best way to fade out the bezel to be more blacky grey

Pull the trigger on the pleb meme SKX007?

>>13740530
I'M GONNA DO IT!?

>>13740530
I placed $1000 on Habeeb by submission. If I win, what should I buy instead? Similar submariner style and renown.

>>13740255
I forgot to ask aswell. do they all have the ability to make the day show in Japanese or is it just with the models bought from a Japanese shop?

what's your endgame watch

for me, it's pic related

I'm a man of simple tastes. My first luxury watch will be an Rolex Submariner.

>>13740082
SRPB21
It comes with a well made but ugly as hell orange NATO. I swapped that with a Seiko rubber diver strap. I love Big Ugly

>>13740562
As far as I know, they'll all JDM and have kanji/English day wheels. Mine does, at least.

>>13740514
I bought it as a beater and even with the black DLC coating I haven't seen any of it rub off or chip or anything like that. It seems pretty durable so far.

>>13740643
do you need to get these watches serviced?

holy christ watches do not need to be serviced unless something is wrong with them why are you all so stupid

>>13740731
holy christ cars do not need oil changes unless something is wrong with them why are you all so stupid

>>13740694
Yeah eventually every watch is going to need servicing, and those are made to be serviceable with a movement that is repairable. But quartz watches don't need servicing very often, you'll be fine for a long time with just battery changes.

>>13740737
you have absolutely zero mechanical inclination, knowledge, or sense. posters like this is why we need to move /wt/ to /o/.

go buy some more quartz fashion watches

>>13740743
I'm confused are you saying cars actually don't need oil changes ever unless they're not running properly?

>>13740756
keep comparing the mechanical load of car engines to a wrist watch like you aren't an absolute autist

>>13740756
his example was an analogy to imply absurdity, he is suggesting that watches need preventative maintenance the same way cars need it

i have no knowledge of watches but i have some reading comprehension to offer, hope this helps

>>13740761
I see your point. But then why assert that a watch that is operating properly doesn't need service? While the absolute magnitude of the loads on the parts may not be equivalent, in both cases preventative maintenance may avoid a more costly restoration in the future. I think if you reconsider your stance you'll see that giving watches simple servicing (like a cleaning and re-lubricating) every 5-7 years can prevent a much more expensive overhaul involving replacement of parts, thus lowering the total cost of ownership.

>>13740770
the ONLY reason to "service" a watch before its accuracy begins to suffer is to make sure the seals aren't degraded. preventative maintenance on any modern watch movement is an absolute scam, especially if they start trying to replace parts then charge you after

>>13740770
> simple servicing (like a cleaning and re-lubricating) every 5-7 years
a modern, properly factory greased and sealed watch would basically need no servicing in your lifetime if you autists could just
1) accept the technological superiority of self-lubricating teflon bushes over muh shitty synthetic rubies
2) keep yourselves from swimming/bathing/showering/washing hands/pissing with your watches on, and especially from opening the back to autistically gaze at the movement
3) avoid watches with any kind of complication (yes, that very much includes a basic date display) like plague

>>13740789
Are there any watches that use teflon bushes?

why do I like this shitter so much

>>13740793
Just a few in the early 1970's, like GP's cal. 35X and Tissot's Astrolon/Idea. I seem to remember some Eastern Bloc company, probably Ruhla (DDR) doing something similar, but I might be wrong about that.

>>13740808
I've been thinking about getting a 352. Do they need lubrication then? Are they self-lubricating?

>>13740816
Ok, I see where it goes, but: no, being vintage electronics, bleeding edge at that, they do need regular servicing: Teflon bushes do work, but mechanical moving parts were not factory teflon coated and pre-lubricated as they'd do now, and the lubricants back then were much, much shittier. They were not properly sealed (to the point of not claiming any water-resistance, basically). Early quartzes also eat batteries and I wouldn't be comfortable with not changing it every 8 months or so, so it must be opened quite regularly.

>>13740779
Rolex authorized watchmaker here, working on modern and vintage calibers. preventative maintenance is definitely a thing. modern oils still degrade and displace. parts will definitely wear

>>13740204
Nice AV-8 homage.

>>13739937
problems with mine:
>case was very misshapen and I had to correct it with a polishing cloth
>bracelet is shit
>bezel is literally made of brass
>crown looks like it came off a water canteen

once you fix those issues it definitely shits on some wank 7s26 that doesn't even handwind

would this be a patrician endgame combo?

>>13740946
lol sure. whatever you want bro. at least you would feel like your collection is complete

>>13740946
why do you like numerals so much are you autistic

>>13740852
you are no watchmaker you are a trained monkey

>>13740797
Is it because you're a cunt?

>>13740946
The Blancpain and a dress watch would be better, perhaps a Calatrava.

are automatic watches a meme?

are ppl really that bothered by a tick like it's the end of the world or a complete deal breaker rather than a sweep?

I get enjoying the novelty of the sweep but some people be acting like if it doesn't have a sweep then the watch is borderline unwearable and hurts your wrist doing so or something.

what's the deal? is everyone pretending because they read it somewhere online that you are supposed to prefer mechanical and want to seem like some sort of watch patrician?

only grand seiko owners can claim to possess a true sweep. we are all the rest of us merely ticking peasants

I had a really comfy talk with a watchmaker today when I was buying a leather strap and I have to know if what he said about this watch is true or not.
I went there to buy a 18mm strap for this benrus watch and he asked me if I had the watch with me (because that way he can recomend the best one to the watch style and all that), to which I handed the watch, he told me it was a very nice watch and asked me if it was a heirloom or if it was mine, I told him it was mine and that I bought it off the internet, after another compliment he asked me how much it costed me, it was like 35 dollars plus 25 shipping and a little bit more because I replaced the crystal and paid for a service and he told me I was really lucky to buy it at that price as this watch was worth at least 150 dollars and maybe more.
Is it true?
I'll post another photo in a sec, but keep in mind my phone is not the best and I can't get a clear front pic without it getting blurry.

>>13740963
>wanting numbers on a watch is autistic

>>13740984
i have a shitter seiko quartz dress watch, but it was a gift from my grandmother so i'm just gonna use that

>>13740990
No

>>13740993
still not a sweep

>>13740991
Here it is but with the old crapy strap and scratched crystal.

>>13740990

>>13740995
Yes it is, the second hand on the 5s21 sweeps smoothly and does not advance in discrete ticks.

>>13741000
>no seconds hand

>>13741005
technically you could sweep even with just a month/year/decade/whatever indicator

>>13741005
Irrelevant. The minute hand advances with a smooth sweep, unlike all other movements aside from Seiko spring drive (including the not-GS spring drive) and the 5s21/5s42 family.

>>13741009
>>13741011
In the context of watches "sweep" refers to the sweeping center seconds hand. Not "the other hands move smoothly".

>>13740990
Also not grand seiko

>>13741015
you know what I meant

>>13740990
And also not grand Seiko

I have £2500 for an entry level Swiss luxury watch and narrowed it down to these two. The Speedy would be mint condition and about 5 years old and the Datejust would be from the 70s or 80s.

Which would you choose and why?

Here, another non-GS spring drive.

>>13741014
If >>13740990 were referring to the classical definition of sweep second they'd be even more wrong than they already are.

>>13741020
Forgot pic

read the comment I was responding to idiot

>>13740451
why do people buy gshock? are you a construction worker? so ugly. I don't particularly mind the rest though.

>>13741020
I'd suggest an 114270 instead of an old datejust. Unless you can find a linen dial 1601 in good condition.

>>13741020
MOON
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>>13741028
It goes well with contemporary street wear.

>>13741030
I do love that subdued gold colour. It’s not gaudy but still classy as fuck. Thanks for the tip.
Linen dials are so hot but I think it hikes the price up some.

>>13739784
Is a deal breaker for me

>>13741028
I own a GShock Riseman that i wear when mountaineering, hiking, mountaing biking or travelling to places were i dont carry my phone or carry it shut off most of the time.

As a regular beater i use other casio and an old Seiko; dont want to damage my gshock doing stupid shit i dont need it for.

Friendly reminder that if you've ever:

>owned a quartz watch
>looked at a shitter and been anything other than disgusted
>disrespected rolex/tudor

you aren't welcome in /wt/ and need to leave before I make you do so.

>>13741124
>tudor
*yikes*

>>13741124
>owning a quartz is bad
Way to violate your own BS third rule.

What makes these so expensive in the $1000-1300 range over other quartz watches/divers?

>>13741126
The Oysterquartz is a beautiful watch, truly a shame Rolex didn't put a proper movement in a case like that.

But it's a Quartz, so fucking kill yourself for liking it.

>>13741128
>truly a shame Rolex didn't put a proper movement in a case like that.
Way to show off how ignorant you are.

>>13741131
Didn't even know this existed until now.

>>13740514
>I like the look of the skx007 more but hate automatics
You need to find an old 7548.

>>13741132
what a tragedy. you can redeem yourself by copping, however

>>13741124
>tudor
>good

>>13741168
they're nice

are they worth the ~ $400 they seem to be going for from Japan?

>>13741128
>his name will never be in the Golden Register
>he will never become a member of the prestigious Rolex Quartz Club
>he'll never be given an in-depth personal factory tour whenever he's in Geneva, whenever he feels like it

Read it closely:
At our central headquarters in Geneva there is a Golden Register, a Who’s Who of our clients who proudly count a Rolex Quartz among their most precious possessions. They form the Rolex Quartz Club, one of the most exclusive clubs imaginable… Members of the Club are always welcome at Rolex Geneva. On their first visit, they are invited to sign the Golden Register and can enjoy a personal tour of the Geneva world Headquarters.

And it's all true, and it's how it works, all up to this day: the Club, the closest thing there is to what normans imagine not-so-secret-societies to be. My closest friends from childhood, they were all sons and daughters of members of the Club. I obtained all my scholarships, all my internships, even my first job through the Club, for it is indeed a family. One day I'll marry a daughter, or maybe a niece of a fellow member. The name of my heir will be introduced to the Golden Register when he or she turns 14. And so on, and so on, till eternity...

You know, a quartz Rolex is about the most discriminatory object there is, it's obscenely discriminatory, and that's why it still has a meaning. Unlike a Rolls. Unlike a $10M McMansion. Unlike things any rap "artist" or bitcoin rich conman with some vague idea of how the actually rich lives can buy. The possession of a 5100 or an Oysterquartz means that half a century ago your grandfather was not only wealthy, but refined enough to obtain this rarest of horological objet d'arts: a quartz Rolex provides the purest pedigree.

Whatever of importance happens in this world, no matter where, no matter when, there will always be a man with a quartz Rolex on his wrist behind it.

>>13741128
You dumb bastard.

>>13741211
I'd get if they didn't have integrated bracelets. I need to be able to put my Rolex on a leather strap.

Thoughts on Skagen watches?

>>13741224
If you were trying to refute his argument you utterly failed.

>>13741232

>>13741232
As far as quartz shitters go they have some of the better looking ones. Pure effay watches.

Why do people dislike Tudor? I don’t get it. Watches like Pelagos and the GMT are great value?

>>13741242
>Pure effay watches
seconded

I'm going to get this one soon

>>13741232
Yup, fashion watches, far from being the worst offenders, definitely overpriced for what they are, but buy one if you like them.
If you're into the Scandinavian/minimalist design thing you could check out Jacob Jensen (Danish design company, famous for vintage B&Os), Larsson & Jennings (British-Swedish company, shilled to heavens among normies a few years ago, nowadays frequently on sale at Flannels) and Braun (German electronics company, famous for their minimalist clock/watch designs). I think they are not significantly pricier in the grey market, and might be of a somewhat better quality.
Also check out Georg Jensen and Ole Mathiesen if you have significantly more to spend.

Anyone copping this Adidas watch? I saw them for sale in a store today and they look nice. Smaller than I was expecting.

I'm the anon from the another day who got £900 to spend on a watch from Amazon. Someone else recommended and posted a link to a Nomos but I can't find it on Amazon again.

Any help/general recommendations from Amazon?

>>13741313
if you could add extra cash i'd consider:
>hamilton
>longines
>oris
>tag
>tissot

Going to the Audemars Piguet store on Tuesday, me and my father have an appointment. What should I get? I'm thinking the 15710ST.

>>13741232
Q U A R T Z

>>13741347
I'd want this one but it's Boutique only and the waiting list is years long.

>>13741313
There's a company named Dreyfuss & Co. (https://www.dreyfussandco.com), a small premium brand/love project of Rotary's owners, it has virtually no brand recognition and they don't keep their value for shit but they make really nice things for the price, and their higher-end models should fit your budget:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=lp_9521656011_st?srs=9521656011&rh=i%3Aspecialty-aps&qid=1538912885&sort=price-desc-rank

>>13741347
why do you need an appointment? can't you just walk in?

that watch is ugly af, i'm sure they would have nicer watches than that

>>13741232

Overpriced, but allright.

>>13741347
*My father and I.
Money can't buy class, fellas.

>>13741369
Personally I like it. And no, you need an appointment for most(?) Audemars Piguet stores, there is no walking in at the one I am visiting (London).

>>13741373
> can't buy class
Well if he's buying an AP it seems like you can.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183472374115

Reminder that I'm selling this Cosmotron. If any anon wants I can do extra pics, a screenshot on the timegrapher, or have it pressure tested.

>>13741373
Literally doesn't matter. And in this context it makes more sense to be "me and my father" since he is only accompanying me, I am paying.

>>13741313
How hard is it to simply search for Nomos?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/GLASHUETTE-TANGENTE-Leather-Mechanical-139/dp/B00DG9LDQW

>>13741124
This isnt a ylyl thread. Saying that, i lost.

Casio memeshock or Timex ironman?

>>13741334
I can add extra cash and I'm actually trying to decide between the Nomos the other anon recommended and an Oris sixty five. The max I'm looking at spending is £1500 total.

>>13741364
I'll check them out, thanks.

>>13741383
It was a specific Nomos that I can't find again.

>>13741408
don't buy nomos, they are a shitter pretender brand like frederique constant

oris is OK

>>13741411
Really? Could you elaborate?

>>13741412
they want to pretend they are IWC or patek. just a glib facsimile

oris doesn't hide that they are more affordable swiss watches

>>13741417
Nomos are nothing like IWC or Patek. Nomos make the best in-house mechanical movements for their price range. IWC still use ETA movements ffs. Now you can say you don't like the Nomos minimal style but that's just personal taste.

what are some straps other than a nato that would look good with this? it has an 18mm lug width and the case is 37mm

also my other 2 watches are divers. if I wanted another watch what should I look into getting. has to be quartz

Any rules for matching watches with other accessories, specifically glasses? Copped a watch with black strap, white clockface and silver metal parts and worried it doesnt go with dark tortoise glasses.

Thoughts on Diesel watches?

>>13741491
Shitter

>>13741480
colour match with your accessories

>>13741411
I don't think you know what you're talking about, sweetie

oris uses sellita movements.
nomos >>> oris

>>13741491
It's only for the brave.

>>13741491
A great way to spot mentally handicaped nigga wannabes.

>>13741406
Casio is very superior.

Hello watch thread
Which golden Casio should I buy for my sleaze-core / lumbersexual fit?

how do I combine my watch with my gold jewerly

>>13741664
For sleaze, pic related. You can use the calculator to account for your shady businesses and the databank so you have the number of your partners and clients out of the botnet.

>>13741670
Wear a gold watch.

>>13741700

>>13741664
>>13740342

>>13741692
This is pretty dope

I have an old Baylor chronograph, bought at an estate sale, that i need to get serviced. Who can I trust to send this watch to?

Pic is the same ref I have, except mine has a black dial and a steel band

new to this thread. why do a lot of you guys seem to hate quartz watches?

what's wrong with them? when they're more reliable and accurate than automatics?

shouldn't reliability and the a watch looks relative to the price be most important factor when it comes to a watch?

>>13741763
some quartz are ok but most of them are garbage

>>13741763
Only a couple of trolls and retards here hate quartz.
reason why most watchfags hate quartz is that the basic quartz watch has a movement that costs maybe two dollars and it will not run forever.
Quartz watches are more reliable and accurate than automatics, but because they are cheap and abundant they are not favored by those who seek status and craftanhip (fashion) and brand.

>>13741763
for me, watches are more than just a way to keep time. i enjoy mechanical watches because of the art of crafting a movement by hand. when i wear my chronograph, i'm in awe at how it works internally. one day, i'll pass my collection on to someone else, and they'll continue to appreciate them.

>>13741765
>most of them are garbage
I often read this, but in what way? as in the body they put quartz movements in look like garbage?

I mean, I admit that most of the best looking watches have a mechanical movement. but desu I wouldnt mind if the exact same casing had a more reliable, low maintenance quartz at a cheaper price.

automatics seem like a meme for no good reason. ppl act like a mechanical watch will last their lifetime and will never need to waste money on batteries again. but these same types are the ones who constantly flip or buy new watches anywyas. plus to make them last a life time don't you need to do $200 services every 3-5 years hoping it will still maintain accurate times and to stop it wearing out? how is that supposed to be more cost effective than say switching a $15 battery every 5 years?

>>13741775
it's not about cost effectiveness at all--that simply isn't the priority for most of us. the idea that one watch can survive for generations and be a part of so many stories is beautiful to me

>>13741763
I use a cheap shitter quartz most of the time. plus it's convenient to have a quartz kept beside my mechanical watches as a reference time when I wind and set my watch.

>>13741454
>IWC still use ETA movements ffs.
They've downgraded from ETA to sellita in fact

>>13741763
If you want something cheap, reliable that can look good then quartz is fine.

If you are interested in real watch making and appreciate everything involved in producing a good mechanical watch you view quartz as pure trash.

Those that like quartz generally hate mechanical because they are old fashioned and inaccurate, usually because they can't afford one.

>>13741782
What the fuck does that have to do with mechanical or quartz? I have a quartz watch and an automatic that both belonged to my dad and both are around 40 years old and they're both still totally functional and in good condition and they're both serviceable.

Mechanical watches are not inherently better or more durable or whatever, if anything it's the opposite. You seem to have forgotten that 99% of pre-quartz watches are cheap pin-pallet movements that were made to be disposable and are all sitting in landfills today, just like 99% of post-quartz watches are cheap Chinese quartz movements that will probably get thrown away when it comes time for a battery change. You're comparing the very best of the past to the very worst of today.

>>13741771
>i'm in awe at how it works internally
sounds like it's all in your head bro. and over thinking and over complicating something that doesn't need to be.

>>13741771
>one day, i'll pass my collection on to someone else, and they'll continue to appreciate them.

like I said, a lot of ppl pretend they do this but we all know they most likely won't. you will probably just sell it or just let it rot it away in drawer once you get bored did it and buy a new one which becomes their main watch.

>>13741782
those days have passed bro. may have been the case in our dad and grandpa's day because it was the only way to tell time for them back then.

the only watch I would ever pass on was the one that belonged to my grandpa. passing anything from this era is just trying too hard to meme your watch into a heritage item.

let me guess, you work on your memoirs too on the weekends?

>>13741800
Because the very best of all eras should always be the standard for comparison.

>>13741809
You are the reason this thread should still be on /g/. You're projecting your inability to think for yourself on a thread of people who like horology for the sake of horology. Fuck off.

>>13741809
dude i literally have never sold a watch lmao
i wear every piece i own at least twice a month

>>13741767
>basic quartz watch has a movement that costs maybe two dollars and it will not run forever.

then why not discuss or look into the more tougher quartz movements?

like aren't there still a bunch of those Seiko quartz from 60s/70s etc that still seem to be running tough?

>>13741839
>like aren't there still a bunch of those Seiko quartz from 60s
No.

I collect high end quartz watches from the 70s and 80s. There's definitely a big meaningful difference between the quality of high-end quartz watches and disposable quartz watches today, although modern high-end quartz watches are also excellent. That said, I've had more trouble with the high-end quartz pieces from the 70s and 80s than I've had with the traditional mechanical watches from the 60s and 70s that I also collect. And when they're not working, there's often very few people who will be able to work on them. The idea that an early quartz piece will be around and working forever, in my experience, is more suspect than the idea that a mechanical watch will.

They're still great, interesting watches to collect.

Does anyone use a watch while they cook? What watch strap do you use?

>>13741790
>>13741819
>If you are interested in real watch making and appreciate everything involved in producing a good mechanical watch you view quartz as pure trash.
>the very best of all eras should always be the standard for comparison
Oh, that must be why I see the "quartz is soulless garbage for plebs" purists here obsessing over antique Haas-Neveux, Ch. Meylan, Henri Blanc, L. Leroy, L. Audemars, U. Jürgensen movements (notice I said movements, not fancy cases and dials) all day, discussing technical intricacies.
Because, you know, those were the very best of the era between, let's say, 1850-1920, the golden age of horology.
There's nothing wrong with being status obsessed or putting subjective aesthetic preferences before actual technology, especially if you're a layman. Making knowledge claims in the field based on what the marketing depts. of the different subsidiaries of the Swatch group had been feeding you in the last decade about what tradition, craftmanship, exclusivity and fine horology means though is, you know, very, very sad. But hey, it's all fine as long as they get to sell you their four figures barely-made-in-china-except-for-the-bracelet, pimped-out-in-house gimmicky shitters.
Alas, we're on /fa/, this is probably to be expected.

>>13741544
RIP me

got that plastic g shock

SKX007, the CDB of watches?

>>13741934
>>13741965
kys

Is the Seiko skx007 the Clarks Desert Boots of watches?

>>13741986
yup yup exactly

>>13741986
>Seiko skx007
It definitely is a wrist fedora.

>>13741987
don't bully

>>13741850
That superior makes my dick the big dick

>>13741986
But even the real deal kinda looks like a wrist fedora. It's one of the most faked watches.

>>13741850
Have you ever taken apart a quartz watch? Mine is extremely simple and I can fix everything in it with a screwdriver and a soldering iron.

>>13741491
Childish things.
They're the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" of the watch world.
A plastic G-Shock would be better than this.
Or, maybe a cartoonish Swatch?

>>13741232
At least it's not one of those Diesel monstrosities.

>>13742018
This watch is running about six hours per day slow. Please let me know how to fix it with a screwdriver and soldering iron.

>>13742030
Derp

>>13742030
Got pics of the circuit board?
Have you tried fucking with the trimming capacitor?

>>13741875
Divers on bracelets.

>>13742042
I don't have a picture of the full circuit, most is covered in the movement and I'll admit I haven't disassembled it. The trimmer doesn't do much - it's designed for spy adjustments, not hpd.

Are jeweles in watch movements actual jewels or is that just a name for it? And what is their purpose?

>>13742104
They are actual synthetic sapphires (rubies). They are used in bearings as they do not wear as much as other bearings.

>>13742106
Explain

>>13742119
Not him; but sapphire is non magnetic and very hard (see Mohs escale), so ir great for avoiding the worst efects of friction in a watch.

>>13742119
Gears in a watch have pivots and the pivots need to be held by something. The pivots are made of steel, so if theyte held by steel they will wear. Instead they're held by a sapphire bearing, which is much harder and won't be worn by steel rubbing up against it.

>>13741986
Its versatile, finishing quality and movement are great value for money and its from a company with good history and a lot of good design choices

Thoughts on this ugly fuck that I love for no reason?
How many atomic yellows were made?

>>13742155
reminds me of mustard. I dislike mustard.

Ok, guys. I am prepared to let your answers flow over me like a tsunami and I will read it all and ponder upon them with great consideration.

List in your opinon the top 20 (or top 10 if you are a lazy son of a bitch) iconic watches.

It does not need to be in any particular order, but if you want to take that extra challenge then you can add an order to them as well (1 being the most iconic).

>>13741987
WHY WOULD I KMS?????

>>13742182
Nah

>>13742182
5. tudor black bay
4. f91w
3. diesel only the brave
2. apple watch series 4
1. fake tudor black bay

unfortunately my limited arithmetic prohibits me from proceeding any further, my apologies.

>>13742182
No particular order, not my favourites but the most known or recognized as today:

1. Cartier Santos
2. Cartier Tank.
3. Seiko Tuna "Arnie"
4. Seiko Turtle "Apocalypse Now".
5. Rolex Day-Date 16013
6. Rolex Submariner (anyone)
5. Rolex GMT "Pepsi".
6. Omega Seamaster 300m "Bond".
7. Omega Constelation (Genta desing).
8. JLC Reverso.
9. Patek Calatrava.
10. Patek Nautilus.
11. Vacheron Overseas.
12. Audemars Royal Oak.
13. Zenith El Primero Tricolor.
14. Heuer Monaco.
15. Piaget Altiplano.
16. Grand Seiko "Snowflake".
17. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms.
18. Casio F91
19. Casio Calculator "Mc Fly"
20. Casio Gshock 5xxx series.

>>13742229
Sorry for the mess with 5 and 6 xD, im out on the phone.

>>13741408
Here, it was at the top of your £1500 budget. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DG9LDQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QGLUBb0NBF0TV

>>13739974
yeah i think it is some memequartz

i like it a lot, never had a chrono before

>>13741347
daddy will buy his little princess a nice watch?

>>13741465
Leather.

>>13742229
I'm surprized you put so many relatively unknown watches instead of for example the speedy, and also the Daytona.

What you think of my watch and strap combo, /wt/?

How much would people be willing to pay for a properly serviced Type II? I don't wear this one that much anymore, and now that I'm finally moving out into my own place, I'm trying to make some extra monies by getting rid of watches I don't use anymore.

>>13742279
Also worth mentioning, that it has a genuine bracelet, new crystal, flawless dial, and it's splashproof.

NEW

>>13742294
>>13742294
>>13742294

>>13741183
well the movement is based on the 6309 mov't designs and has a full metal construction
maybe not at 400 ameribucks but imho it's an interesting piece to add to a collection

>>13742279
£100 max.

>>13742279
>quartz seiko
You are not on r/watches.

>>13742332
>he wasn't here when Penisquartz was all the shit
SAD!

>>13742329
Sounds reasonable. Should I slap it on Ebay at a fixed price or as an auction? I'd be happy with $100 even.

>>13742182
In no particular order, iconic because of design, technology or its expression of the zeitgeist:
1. Cartier Tank
2. Swatch GB-10X
3. Rolex Bubbleback
4. B-Uhren
5. Universal Geneve Compur
6. Girard-Perregaux Gyromatic Chronometer HF
7. Ollech & Wajs M65
8. LIP Baschmakoff
9. Doxa Grafic
10.1950's Observatory competition chronometer fitted with a Peseux 260, various brands
11. Seiko 5
12. Citizen Aqualand Promaster "Le Grand Bleu"
13. Vulcain Cricket
14. Patek Philippe sweep second Calatrava
15. Ingersoll dollar watch "Mickey Mouse"
16. Poiray Ma Première
17. IWC Yacht Club II Quartz
18. JLC Reverso
19. Zenith El Primero 1969 vintage
20. Casio F91W

>>13742256
Forgot the Speedy xD, funny enough since i wanted to put it in to match the 3 Rolexes. As said, i was on the go.

The Daytona... i dont find it so unique.

>>13740583
>i'm a basic bitch that thinks a fancy watch will make me cooler than my receding hairline

>>13742242
where is that strap from?

>>13739784
looks like a seiko lel

>>13742413
what is your refined preference, show us

>>13742241
I'm buying it myself.

>SEETHING

>>13741491
> TWELVE ONE TWO
never saw that before

>>13743019
best wt poster

strap code still don't have a curved end super oyster to this watch.

what style of metal bracelet would still look decent with this watch that has a straight end?

I really dislike the stock bracelet

How are my fellow plebs finding their seiko 5's running? Mine gains 30 seconds in 3 days.

Rank these brands from best to worst:
A. Lange & Sohne
Audemars Piguet
Blancpain
Breguet
Breitling
Cartier
FP Journe
Glashutte
Hublot
IWC
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Longines
Omega
Panerai
Patek Philiipe
Richard Mille
Rolex
Tag Heuer
Vacheron Constantin
Zenith

I know some brands are missing, just rank these in particular. Maybe mention if you think there is another brand that should be high on the list (European only - don't include Seiko/Casio etc.)

>>13743852
> Patek Philiipe
> A. Lange & Sohne
> FP Journe
> Vacheron Constantin
> Rolex
> Jaeger-LeCoultre
> Audemars Piguet
> Breguet
> Blancpain
> Cartier
> Glashutte
> Omega
> IWC
> Breitling
> Zenith
> Longines
> Panerai
> Tag Heuer
> Hublot
> Richard Mille

>>13741491
Haute as fuck, needs high IQ to be appreciated.

>>13739756
>like clockwork
>absolutely hates watches and would never wear one

>>13742182

Casio F91W
Casio GSHOCKs (the bulky ones)
Omega Speedmaster
Omega Seamaster
Rolex Submariner
Rolex Day-Date
Apple Watch
Basic black with white dial Swatch

>>13742676
Dunno, that's a pic I got from Google.

ID

>>13744615
I wouldn't put it past him to wear some obscure aliexpress tier digital shitter he got from some 3rd world shithole so that no one would have the same one.

>>13744615

Looks like a timex ironman.

>>13744817

MODEL ID fucko

>>13744838
There are hundreds that look similar from that distance. Need more details to nail it down.

>>13744862
Those buttons >>13744615 seam conical and kinda curved.

>>13744877
Yep and I can't be fucked looking through hundreds of watches for you. You know the brand and product line, good luck.

>>13744895
>You know the brand and product line

false, I don't know

>>13744909
Timex Ironman

>>13744964
Why do you assume it's the Timex Ironman and not for instance Casio G-shock or some noname shitter?

>>13744964
>Timex Ironman

It isn't.

>>13744968
>>13744977
Because that case shape, button layout, and start/split, button looks like a Timex digital ironman/triathlon/datalink/or even some of the older expeditions. Give better images or look through the hundreds of watches yourself.
You come in here with a shitty pic that you can only make out 1 or 2 details and expect others to find the exact model, go fuck yourself and be happy it was even narrowed down that far.

>>13744993

Clueless pompous faggot, fuck outta here.

It's not Timex Ironman.

>>13744615
>>13744838
>>13744909
>>13744968
>>13744977
>>13745001
The fuck is this autism?

Based and redpilled or cringe and bluepilled?

>tfw will never actually go diving with my expensive diver

>>13745104
boomerpilled

>>13744615
looks like some washed up second rate actor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWWQMqmSyBg
its up

It’s up, guys!
Get in here.
https://youtu.be/Q7PCcmgfp98

Keeper of Time, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/55509225/keeper-of-time
Thoughts?

Imagine actually thinking that some quartz Jap crap shitter that can't be serviced and doesn't hold its value is better than a Submariner.

>>13743830
i have this and it's good

>>13746282
Are you badmouthing the Grand Seiko boomer?

>>13743830
so far so good, just need to synchronize to follow the office clock once in a couple of weeks.

>>13746671
how many minutes do you normal let it go out before you adjust it?

>>13746674
the office uses one of those digital clock finger print machines to punch in/out...its usually either off by 30 secs?

>>13746679
jeez mine runs like shit then if yours only goes off by 30 seconds in a couple of weeks.

>>13746282
Submariner Is ugly

>>13746683
i'm pretty sure you can easily regulate yours, that's the beauty of these Seiko 5 watches.

>>13746989
Thats a good point. If i get too sick off it i'll try that.

>>13742277
sexy as fuck

NEW

>>13749034
>>13749034
>>13749034

Roooooleeeex

Thoughts about nixon?

Sweet silver dial

Hamilton my man

Tissot all the way, all day

>>13740446
Just get the 1963 and let other people buy promoted memewatches from the Facebook ads.