/fa/ - Fashion

First for POORFAGS & eastern block garbage KYS

First for poorfags with high debt buying rolex because they want to larp as rich people

>>13847861
I would guess this is at least 50% of rolex customers

>>13847861
>first
You failed, poorfag

>>13847873
this is funnily accurate

>>13847856
>>13847861
>>13847866
>>13847871

Does this entire thread have to be shitposting about hating and not hating rolex? Rolex makes good watches but they are becoming more expensive compared to similar watches. If you like it and can afford it its fine. There is no need to fight about rolex. Beyond that if you want to sell a rolex it will not be difficult and can be done anywhere in the world. They can also be serviced pretty much anywhere. If you like other brands more buy those.

>>13847866
If there were to be a rule of thumb of when it's appropriate to buy a luxury watch, such as a rolex, I'd say (and this is just my opinion) it would have to be after you have paid down your mortgage and any other debt. When you're economically secure like that, and when you feel like you're saving enough for your pention, your children's education or other expenses and responsibility that ought to come first, then go ahead and buy a luxury piece like a rolex. Well done!

>>13847877
It’s not only Rolex. It’s every watch £3k and above to these dullards.

>>13847877
I'm not just talking about rolex, my man. I'm talking about luxury watches that will cost thousands of dollars. Rolex is what most people seem to think about when they want luxury watch, so I'm using it as a go-to example.

>>13847880
I’d rather spend £3k now and have that watch for longer so that I can wear it and enjoy it more instead of buying it when I’m 50, fat, bald and got a cunty wife and brat kids.

>prospex wins the Sports Watch Prize at the 2018 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève.

http://www.gphg.org/horlogerie/en/prize-list-18

>>13847877
Firstposter here, I never singled out Rolex.
Rolex, JLC and Patek. Anyone in these threads crying about Rolex and what others buy needs to shove their eastern block garbage in their ass

>>13847880
> pention

>>13847882
>>13847883
I don't understand. Pretty much every watch is over 3k

>>13847856
>>13847893
Eurofag here, what does eastern block mean? NYC?

>>13847887
too bad its 45mm and a limited edition that already sold out.

>>13847880
I rent, am I allowed to buy nice watches? Please let me know I want to make sure I stay in my lane.

>>13847894
commie block. Which is strange as most people bitching about rolex only buy seikos.

>>13847880
You must be fun at parties.
What’s your grail out of interest?

If you have to save to buy a watch you shouldn't wear one
Same for pretty much anything that isn't functionally useful

>>13847898
Your allowable watch budget is:
$45.
Thanks for playing.

>>13847901
I am fun at parties I think, but that's unrelated innit.
My grail would be some kind of lange I guess.

>>13847906
Post collection.

>>13847894
Former Soviet shit

>>13847900
I don't have a problem with Seiko but their fanbase is cancer and anyone paying thousands for a seiko should be shot

>>13847888
checked

>>13847896
just pointing out that the swiss cant make a good watch anymore

>>13847915
Grand Seiko and the like are far better value that Rolex watches of the same price.
Your ignorance is showing.

Today I took out my late pep-pep's recently restored Poljot for a spin. I do have one or two good condition replacement dials of this exact model in my parts stash, but I've decided to keep this as original as possible. Apart from a complete movement service I only replaced the crystal, the broken balance wheel, put in a crown as the original was gone, and put on a jap Maruman expanding bracelet on it.

The strap is not really accurate, as such a strap would not have been available in commie Hungary in the 70's, but at least it's about the same period. I have no idea what was the original strap my grandpa wore it with, or what happened to it, but none of my leather straps really worked on it.

>>13847915
>anyone paying thousands for a seiko should be shot

As opposed to people paying 8 grand for some steel sportswatch because there's a crown on it?

>>13847918
No one mentioned the GS, why are you pretending like Seiko doesn't have several models for ridiculous prices?
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-prospex-sla019-limited-edition-dive-watch/
Your ignorance has indeed been exposed

lmao@assblasted Seiko shills. Rolex, Patek, JLC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> anything by Seiko

>>13847915
>anyone paying thousands for a seiko should be shot
Well it was nice knowing you all.

>>13847942
Lovely watch but I always imagined it cost a few hundred at most

I'm not a fan of overpriced rolex, but I really hate seiko shills pretending that seiko isn't just as overpriced.

>>13847939
Those have similar grade of finishing as GS.
Also Grand Seiko is still Seiko.

>>13847953
what do you mean bro just because a gold spring on leather costs more than a gold day date on a gold bracelet doesn't mean they are overpriced.)

>>13847953
They’re neat.

>>13847958
who would do this? Where did you find this photo?

>>13847953
"Overpriced" is a weird concept in luxury goods like watches. Honestly the only useful concept is overpriced relative to competition. A Rolex OP is the best mechanical watch mechanism, on its technical merits, available in a watch at its price point.

With the discontinuation of the sarb line it's a little tougher to say that about too many Seiko watches any more. The 7s is competitive in $60 watches but once you get to $120 Orient starts outclassing it. The 6r and 8l watches are totally outclassed by low end swiss alternatives. The 9r is of course kind of a thing if its own so that might be fine. The 9s is competitive for sure.

>>13847968
If your main concern is precision you shouldn’t buy a mechanical watch at all

>>13847972
what kind of answer is this?

Thinking about selling my speedy and just focussing on vintage watches which suit my style more.
What are some 80s divers which can be had for less than £400?

>>13847977
That precision is basically pointless on all mechanical watches as long as they’re able to keep time within acceptable range
If you absolutely need extreme precision you shouldn’t buy mechanical

>>13847981

what does this have to do with the other comment?

>>13847984
You’re arguing about different mechanism which is pointless

>>13847980
less than 400 i have no idea. The early seamaster 300s are not crazy expensive.

>>13847981
People who want mechanical watches want them because of the charm of mecanical movements, sure, but while they do want a mechanical watch they deem a more accurate one more attractive than a less accurate one. Your whole post is devoid of understanding of how people think, my man.

>>13847985
This is a watch thread.

>>13847985
I did not make that comment. The entire premise behind this hobby is appreciation for the movements found int he watches. How is arguing about different mechanisms pointless? are you fucking retarded?

Post beautiful and rare vintage digital watches

>>13847968
>A Rolex OP is the best mechanical watch mechanism, on its technical merits, available in a watch at its price point.
Exactly.
>With the discontinuation of the sarb line it's a little tougher to say that about too many Seiko watches any more
Bingo. Which is a disgrace that Seiko shills will defend or come up with retard logic like >>13847972


>>13847977
It's a retarded answer that contradicts the whining about Rolex. Basically poorfags coping

What's the consensus here regarding Nomos? I own pic related, very pleased with it.

Why can't omega bring back this look with the seamaster 300? The new ones look like fucking shit.

>>13848025
They look cheap in person, most of the designs look good in photos but like shit on the wrist, if you like them and they fit you very good value for money.

>>13848025
Looks exquisite
Congrats

>>13848031
I prefer the older ones as well

>>13848025
Most in here like them a lot. Great watches. But their lugs are generally too long.

>>13848025
I like mine, the lugs are long but I can pull it off.

Just ordered two Seikos from Buyee to sell to the Seiko tards in the UK for inflated prices.

What are your thoughts on these?

>>13848339
I hate divers. They look retarded.
No one dives what’s the point.

any AP experts shed any light on if this is fake/real?

>>13848365
? who cares and how could anyone tell?

>>13848365
Need a better pic but from that the finishing on that steel is not very good

>>13848339
Not sure if they’re better than SKX but less memed so probably a lot cheaper.

>>13848402
promaster is like 50 dollars more

>>13848415
I meant 2nd hand.

>tfw had a dream last night where i opened the back of my watch up and all the springs and gears flew everywhere
>as i try to fix it everything starts rusting before my eyes

What's a good website to buy watch straps from? I bought a canvas strap from barton for $20 and the logo on the inside was so badly stitched it would always itch, eventually I burned it off altogether. Where can i buy non-shit straps?

Thoughts on this?

I'm considering it but my wrists are 6.1 inches

>>13848530
I love them, though I can't afford one. Why not go with the 37mm if you're a wristlet? The 45mm will definitely be a little huge

>>13848467
last week i dreamed my cat stabbed me like the shower scene from psycho

>>13848537
That is the 37mm one m8.

>>13848530
It'd be better if it had a screw down crown, any lume on the bezel, and a movement that isn't the pwoermatic 80.

>>13848551
looks gay m8

>>13848537
I'm considering getting one though I definitely don't want to be paying retail. Thoughts on the best strap to go with it?

We’re live! Get in here, boys!
https://youtu.be/XuzVnaxh0J4

>>13848569
holy shit that's quite the nose, is it a conincidence?

>>13848031
Have the Bond SMP, will never let that go, that's a watch for life IMO.

Classic, iconic, reliable, accurate, beautiful, a really wonderful piece. I think it's the 2nd most appreciated watch in the normal world, 2nd only to a Submariner (but I prefer the SMP to a Sub any day).

>>13848569
fuck this jew craig's been live for 30 minutes

>>13848668
who?

>tfw about to flex around with my new fake Rolex

>>13848689
post a pic

>>13848689
You're pathetic.

Comfiest and most utilitarian watch there is.
Dirt cheap and I dig the aesthetic as well.

>>13848695
Absolutely SEETHING

>>13848718
it's a shitter

>>13848694
From the QC

>>13848530
A 37mm dive watch will look fine on 6" wrists, the small dial makes them wear smaller.

WHICH FUCKING ONE?????

https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/pelagos/m25600tn-0001

https://www.tudorwatch.com/watches/pelagos/m25610tnl-0001

>>13848763
I like both but I would say the first

>>13848763
Get the black bay 58.

>>13848763
The first one if you're a rightie, and second one if you're a leftie.

>>13848530
>100m wr

>his watch doesn't have any fluid inside

>>13848790
yes it does

>make a super nice watch
>make it look super cool
>make it super affordable
>make it way too big for 99% of the population

What the fuck is this shit?

>>13848799
"Look at that subtle off white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my god, it even has a watermark"

>>13848800

Friendly reminder that Tag Heuer will NEVER EVER BE A RESPECTED LUXURY BRAND!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq2a1kx1j_M

>>13848799
stop being a twig.

>>13848799
It's too big for 20% of the population really. You're just a very tiny person who think that watches should be small.

>>13848819
Dude you're a retard if you think anyone but fat fucks can wear one.

tfw og sarb cocktail time and alpinist are stuck for a week+ due to postal worker faggot strike

>>13847873
>Fifth panel: Being a rich guy just buying a 1:1 Rolex replica

>>13848828
It's 42mm, lug to lug 50mm.
80% of men have a wrist size bigger than 6.75 inches or 17.5 cm.
Most wrists above 16cm in circumference has a width of at least 50mm, and it's safe to say that those 80% with a wrist larger than 17.5cm will wear that tudor with ease, based on it's lug to lug, and it's diameter.

If you think everyone should be wearing watches that basically look like women's watches, just because they did 60 years ago, then that's your opinion, but... you're really just a wristlet who's angry because so many watches won't fit you, thus you're dreaming of a world in which the watch industry went back to the sizes of past times.

For the Big Guy™ in the other thread, what about buying a Panerai?

>>13848652
Personally I hate those skeleton hands. Always have, always will. The older models with the sword hands look great though.

>>13848763
I would also say first, the vintage lume looks kind of off on such a modern looking watch

>>13848862
Stop posting.

>>13848877
Lmao, wristlet is getting cranky.

>>13848880
Just stop fucking posting you fucking retard.

>>13848883
I actually laughed loudly now, because you're so funny. Wristlets are really cranky when normal people point out that normal sized watches are (suprise surprise) quite wearable for normal people.

>>13848887
42mm isn't "normal sized", the Submariner is 40mm for a reason.

>>13848894
40mm is a very conservative approach to modern sizes. 40-44mm is very normal. Anything beneath 40mm is small.

Is the anon who said they'd be interested in picking up a first gen group b after the second gen come out around?

>>13848920
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-LCD-digital-Uhr-Braun-DW20-Dieter-Rams-und-Dietrich-Lubs-aus-den-70ern/183541018813
This is neat as hell. Do I cop?
Only 4k brah.

Would you say an Orient Ray 2 is a Submariner Homage?

>>13848901
You are obsolete. Normally sized watches (36-42mm) are back for good.

>>13848944
Whatever you think is normal sized, it does not change the fact that most men can wear 42mm watches with ease.

>>13848763
I prefer the first one. The second tries to have a vintage vibe while is brand new.

>>13848942
i'd say it's a shitter homage

>>13848942
No. That would be like saying that the Submariner is a Fifty Fathoms homage.

>>13848920
>>13848924
Stop posting those shit watches

For your cringing pleasure, my latest acquisition. I damaged a Gshock recently and noticed that i actually cared about it, so got something shittier as a proper beater i dont care about.

What are my options if I want:

>vintage
>$100 or less
>mechanical
>not japanese
>want it to keep reasonable time (+/- a minute a day is fine)

???

Assuming this is possible.

>>13848804
He apologized and retracted everything he said, bought a Monaco.

>>13848990
some slav shit from etsy
-reasonable time keeping

>>13848866
I like sword hands, but the skeleton hands are iconic as fuck. Granted, you love them or hate them.

As for sword hands, I do like the Spectre Seamaster throwback watch, that's fucking beautiful.

Anyone else think Tokyoflash watches were cool when they were kids?

Happy Shitterday everyone

>>13849008
Cheers

So sexy

>>13849004
I think that watch does look cool.
It should just display time in a normal way instead of a fucking puzzle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwUlwVFasw0

New edition

>>13849126
*addition
also a MDV106 but I don't feel like taking a pic right now

>>13848538
A month ago l had a dream where l strangled my dog to death as it looked me in the eyes even after she took her final breath.

>>13848799
>>13848828
>>13848894
>42mm divers are too large

>>13848960
Good because I'm thinking of getting a Ray 2 and I think homages are gay.

>>13848959
What's the least expensive watch that's not a shitter in your opinion

>>13848569
I think that fat faggot shills his own videos here
Can't fucking stand him

>>13848990
Chinese made Parnis from Taobao or some non moving Russian watch collectibles, you can't afford Seagull or Tisell at that price point.

>>13848990
Boctok

>>13848990
40mm, all stainless steel, highbeat automatic, sapphire crystal, $40-50

>>13849477
I hate fucking chinks but fuck me if their prices aren't good

>>13849577
On second thought the alignment of the indices to the seconds markers is bad as fuck in their official ad so imagine an example in person

>>13849587
I have one of these and the alignment is perfect, the quality is much better than I expected for a shitter.

/wt/ on /g/ was so much better

>>13849714
It's annoying because what other option is there? Watchuseek? Reddit? It's infinitely worse, but still the best option for talking about watches online. Mainly because it's just 1 condensed anonymous general, which lends itself well to watches because then you see a weird mix of shit you otherwise wouldn't.

The alternative is going to a specific section of a forum for JUST _____, then you just post a photo and get "nice ______". Only good for figuring out if there is QC issues or something. Then reddit is reddit, so no real discussion or negativity allowed. (And the discord for here is FUCKING terrible, the dude that shills it shows the users but only 5 people talk about nonsense in it, everyone else looks at it once and bounces)

looking for a rather thin and minimalistic watch with a black background - any suggestions?

>>13849759

is there a place to find old used watches for cheap in person? Where do i look?

>>13849785
>old used watches
vintage dealers, chrono24
>for cheap
ebay, etsy
>in person
flea markets, swap meets, etc.

>>13849785
I’ve found some decent watches at thrift shops and some antique stores. Don’t bother with goodwill though, they put everything decent on their auction site.

>>13849795
Yeah some cool finds at thrift shops.

>>13849817

>>13849759

How true is this chart? If I want a sub $200 versatile and durable automatic watch that fits under the cuff, are my only choices really Seiko SKX or Orient Ray/Mako?

Anyone help me find an aftermarket strap like this? Light tan with a deployment clasp preferably in 18mm

>>13849940
Nah neither of those fits under a cuff

>>13849947
>find a tan strap like that
>find a deployant (no m fuckface) clasp (butterfly is my fav)
>put them together and be happy

Evening, gentlemen.

>>13849948
Fuck. I was hoping the Ray 2 would at least. Then I gotta lean Orient Defender for 100m+ WR affordable "field" watch. The Seiko SNZG dial doesn't do it for me, neither does its non screw down crown.

Does anyone have any opinions on the seiko samurai watches? They seem like a really good deal

thoughts on this watch, yay or nay?

>>13849940
tissot everytime mby if iit aint too flimsy for you

>>13850104
Can that day position be more retarded?

Are there any divers/dive-style watches other than Mdv-106 in the sub $100 range?

>>13850445
Invicta 8926OB Pro Diver.
It's a turbo-shitter, but good luck finding a better bang-per-buck discount diver.

>>13850445
Vostok Amphibia.

New Bulby video, fuckers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gx3QoSZAHk

>>13850441
I don't mind it. replacing one of the hour markers with a date is a pet peeve of mine

So many $800 Rolex Submariners on LetGo

Why the hell did ETA get such a negative reputation?

Most of those movements, from the V7750 and up are solid and dependable.

>>13847956

>I will never own this watch

I’m so hungover.
I can’t believe I have to work tomorrow.

>>13850680
It's just fools and low-IQ people who think ETA is shit. I pity them.

>>13850620
S O I
O
I

>>13850680
Blame shitter brands going for the coveted "Swiss made" marking while cutting corners as much as possible.

>>13850784
As opposed to paying thousands for a seiko with it's shit tier finishing
>GS snowflake is more expensive than an oyster perpetual 39
Imagine paying that much for a seiko with an ic chip

How can you say you love your waifu if you don't have her on your coffee mug?

Also, HI-BEAT

>>13850940
That’s sum next level shit.

>>13850928
I never said Seiko wasn't a shitter brand. Being ever-so-slightly more respectable than overpriced faux-luxury watches based on generic ETA movements isn't exactly a huge accomplishment.

>>13850940
thats bretty nice

>>13850620
go shill your garbage videos somewhere else faggot. I would suggest you try reddit

Ia this ok?

>>13851202
No it's shit

>>13851202
>Shitizen

>>13851202
>shitizen

>>13851202
>largest watchmaker in the world

can't be good

Enjoying my 68€ Fakemaster on a 6€ chink leather strap on my wrist and the 4300€ (Gen’s retail price) in my bank account.

>>13851438
embarrassing

>>13851438
Fucking based
Link for the rep?

>>13851438
That is quite pathetic.

>>13851460
>>13851460
It was actually 62,92€ shipped, now that I check.
Look for "luxury brand professional quartz watch" on dhgate and click the 4th listing

>>13851460
>>13851474
thanks for the (you)'s

can you guys recommend me an 18mm strap for this? it's diameter is 37mm iirc

not a nato

>>13851516
what kind of strap r u looking for?

@13851438
embarrassing

>>13851438
Based, although I would suggest a better rep next time. 500$ and they're indistinguishable unless you disassemble them

>>13851542
I like good reps but I think that at that kind of money I'd feel better looking for a cheap vintage option online, it doesn't have to be a Speedy (you can get a reduced one for only 1000€ though), but some cool looking vintage Omega. Some bargains pop out on eBay from time to time.

I have skinny wrists at 6.5 inches and my Seiko 5 is a 37mm dial. Whilst I feel its about right, would it look off to have a 40mm dial watch when I get my second one?

>>13851604
6.5 inches and 40mm watches is perfectly fine on almost all occasions.

>>13851202
We have these in the store, I'm not sure if they're kinda cool or kinda goofy-looking.

Consider the CA4430, it looks pretty good irl.

>>13847858
Honestly first time I come into a watch thread and immediatly see a post that outdo every other post I've ever seen in those shit-filled threads.

Hope for you it's an automatic. looks like from the 70s or very worn out, DId you got it for a good price. gives some details man

>>13851650
Very unlikely it's automatic given that style.

>>13847917
I'm taking the bait but this is just not true boy.

>>13848365
If your goal is to flex just buy a fucking roley you stupid cunt AP is objectively a worse brand and this looks bad anyway.

>>13851622
t. Marc from long island watch

>>13851690
Kill yourself you fucking retard.

>>13849940
little corection has to be made for the chart to be perfect.

Get Audemars Piguet out of here, they're overhyped. Movement are not as fine as the sister brands you're citing along AP

Minute Repeater under 15'000 ? Do you mean without taking account the quality of the sound thus making for a watch that will lose value and be a very regretful choice. this is like the price where you BEGIN to find quality pocket watches minute repeater.

>>13851534
dunno maybe another leather but more interesting?

have an MN strap on a vintage watch I have
a riveted leather on my pilot
rubber and sometimes steel bracelet on my diver

something that will complement those?

>>13851710
Sorry about your bad investment

>>13851202
There's nothing wrong with it.
INFINITELY superior to all the russian, ukranian and all the soviet garbage these retards wear

>>13849940
>Jaeger-LeCoultre
>mid tier
>Rolex
>a lot of guys will buy from here etc
The absolute state of that image

>>13849940
Real version.

elektronika 5

purchased on ebay for €16

pic is from the internet

Is the skx007 a meme watch or is it Worth buying?

SRP637 On a Sunday

>>13852013
It's an affordable ISO-certified diver with tons of modding potential. The fit and finish is hit-and-miss but you get what you pay for.

DW-5600 vs GWM5610? I like the look of the DW case and display and that you can see current time when using stopwatch, but I like that GWM has solar and atomic time. Those are the only reasons I like GWM...

>>13848730
I hope you realize absolutely nobody is going to notice anything that isn't a Sub, a Daytona, or something with gold/diamonds. Only like two people have ever commented on my Explorer, and one of those was a pushy salesman trying to sell me shit I didn't want.

>>13852018
That ain’t no SLA017

>>13851542
Show me one rep that doesn't have a dead giveaway on the face. Mechanical reps have the sub-dials too far from the center (they always cut into the hour indices) and quartz reps have non-functional sub-dials (often with hands positioned randomly) or have that stupid 24 hour sub-dial slaved to the main hands.

>>13852034
This plus anyone who actually knows watches isn't going to care about a poorfag-tier Rolex and will more than likely see that it's fake due to the shitty finishing on the hands and hour markers.

>>13849785
Estate sales.

Women go there to get furniture. If you're lucky you can buy watches and sports cars for cheap. I know a guy who got real lucky. He bought a Porsche Speedster for about $30k because no one else wanted to bid on a sports car.

>>13851604
Go for it. Nobody cares how big your wrist is or if the lugs hang. You think Chad cares if people find his 50mm vintage Omega pocketwatch movement refurbished into a skeletonized wristwatch too large? He doesn't. If someone says Chad's wrists are too small for his watch he slaps your girlfriend's ass and says she's too big for your dick.

Thoughts on Vincero watches?

>>13847873
Small brain reporting in

Iz this any good?

And this?

I am really getting tired of all these fucking nasty shitter in this shitter maniac thread for fucking gutter feeding bottom bitch shitter wearers.
Don't you have any aspirations in life?
Are you seriously going to wear your fucking SOIKO to your deathbed and leave that piece of shit as heritage to your autistic furry drag queen son???
My brain melting right now fuck you, each and every single one of you.

>>13852720

>>13852720

>>13847873
I don't know why anyone wouldn't just go Cartier at the Rolex price-point. You still get an amazingly respected luxury brand with history and quality, and last I checked the price on their watches includes a lot of bling and precious metals at the cost of Rolex.

>>13851955
where does JLC belong?

>>13852856
Above Rolex.

>realized the "collection" of most shitters with some nice Seiko, Omega, and Breitling has balloon to over $8k in total.
>feels empty man
>purge everything
>got a GMT Mastah II

Been nearly a year and still infinitely more satisfied than swimming a box of shitters. This fucking collection aspect of hobby is so fucking stupid.

>>13852905
This is the absolute biggest redpill of the "hobby". Stop buying shitters en masse and just get a single fantastic Swiss piece

With that said, I still haven't decided what my one expensive watch is gonna be. Split between a Reverso and an El Primero. Probably just whichever I see in person first

>really tempted to get a Seiko Solar Tuna
>holding back because quartz doesn't retain value and is not collectible

Am I right for not pulling the trigger?

>>13852941
Forgot pic

>>13852840
Because everybody knows what a Rolex is but not everybody has heard of Cartier, basically just to impress normies

>>13852840
Cartier looks like tacky girly shit except for maybe the basic tank models

>>13852947
Anyone who doesn't know Cartier isn't worth trying to impress with a watch that cost the same as vehicle.
>>13852955
I'd argue just by showing women around that you are the kind of man that would buy Cartier, you are going to get them throwing themselves at you left and right whereas Rolex only impresses other guys.

>>13852840
Agreed. Rolex is for plebs and car salesman tier affluent. Cartier is for people in the know. They are The Jewelers to Kings and the King of Jewelers.

>>13853006
I mean, I am not gonna spend 5K on 1.3K worth of gold for a Cartier love bracelet, but as far as luxury watches go their entry models are quite fair and typically come with great diamonds.

Found this bad boy in a godforgotten box in my basement, apparently my dad used to wear it every day.
It doesn't fit my style at all and I feel I'm too young to wear it without looking like a LARPer, but it's a nice find regardless.

thoughts on my 4 watch collection?

how many watches is too much?

>>13852905

>Somehow don't realise you've accumulated 8 grand in watches
>Shitters are the problem

Maybe just be mindful of what you buy in general.. Do you also to to the supermarket without a list or plan, to buy random shit?

>>13853058
Nice find. This is like the male equivalent of a hand-me-down Chanel classic flap from grandma. I don't think you are too young, could just say it was a gift.

bump

I am a Replica fag. Ask me anything.

>>13853106
wrist size?

>>13853069
Lmao is patent pending really on the dial? Looks like a watch umprella Corp would hand out to employees of the month

>>13853106
Why aren't you buying a normal watch in your price range?

>>13853118
Well a replica looks a lot nicer than watches in the £2-300 price range.

I just finished reading the Wikipedia article on consumerism and going to sell my Omega.
Who wants to buy it?

>>13853123
They really don't tho.
Your replica watch how much does it cost anyway? You can get so many great watches for the same money, yet you chose to go for some vapid replica. I guess it's so that you can lie about wearing the real thing. Aren't you embarrassed by that? Don't you think it would be better to just wear something great in a reasonable price range that you can afford?

>>13853139
That would be perpetuating consumerism. Instead, just give it to me

>>13853141
I dress well and have a lot of disposable cash. I only wear replicas of watches up to £4K as to not look ridiculous.
No £300 looks as good as a omega or Rolex.
Honestly I’m surprised how nobody notices. Normies don’t know that Speedies are £3000 watches and nobody even notices my Rolex rep.

Redpill me on ceramic watch cases, thermal compensating and using multiple quartz crystals in a watch.

I'll post my wife's lingerie ass as a reward for your troubles later.

>>13853151
You are leaning toward Omega and Rolex because of the status. But you are wearing fake shit, do you go around lying to everyone about your reps? How's that like?

>>13853163
As I just said, nobody notices or comments. Nobody cares.
I mean, I’m rich enough to afford the real thing, I’m just not an absolute mug.
I only own one Rolex replica now and it’s subtle. I’m considering getting a Seamaster rep though as I love the look.

>>13853172
For the love of god, buy the real thing please. Don't be a rep person.

>>13848792
ID?

>>13853158
ceramic cases are hard and brittle. They scratch other materials that leave residue on the case so it still will look as if it has apparent scratches. Using a second crystal for thermo compensation improves accuracy as the first crystal's frequency changes with deltas in ambient temperatures. The second crystal determines temperature and along with a microprocessor corrects for the change in rate of the first crystal. Thermocompensation of the timing crystal improves accuracy.

>>13853106
any regrets?

>>13852941
>>13852943
Please respond

>>13853211
How much is it? I wouldn't buy a quartz watch if value retention is a concern

>>13853199
That speedy was a bit of a turd. The dial spacing was off and the crown eventually sheared off after about 18 months.
There aren’t any good replicas of the Speedmaster because of the dial spacing.

The fuck happened to this thing? https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o279509086

>>13853230
>https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o279509086
Something you probably would not want to happen to a battery powered watch

>>13853195
Thanks, that's a good start.
Any info what's the difference between ceramics used in watches and normal "china"? I would imagine they have to have at least some properties which makes them less brittle than the usual stuff.

I'm not sure if I follow you correctly. I was under the impression that those old seikos for example used two crystals so that they average each other out? Reducing the ambient error caused in each crystal.
How can the second crystal be used to assess the temperature?

>>13853233
No the second crystal is used for thermocompensation. The second crystal is a quartz thermometer with a linear temperature coefficient of frequency. So the processor measuring its oscillations determines temperature and can correct for errors in the timing oscillator. Watch cases are typically made of industrial ceramics including zirconium-oxide. They are very hard and typically produced via sintering processes as apposed to be formed by hand.

>>13853232
>Something you probably would not want to happen to a battery powered watch
What would that be? battery leakage or something?

>>13853246
water or fire lol

WAYWT?

>>13853255
Those two issues aren't really battery powered watch specific

>>13853259
yeah but you can repair a mechanical with water damage

Good morning wt

>>13853258

>>13853323
interesting piece, how much is that?

>>13853172
to each their own but if literally anyone ever knew you were wearing a fake rolex/omega they would lose all respect for you

>>13853058
Nice Daniel Wellington homage.

>>13853258
Semenmaster

>>13848025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ5G0cIiX24

>>13853244
Okay cool.
Thanks for the useful info friend, here's your promised reward.

>>13853364
It's a spaceview from the 60s. They're usually in the $200 or so range on eBay.

>>13853459
They also made non skeletonized accutrons that go for less

>>13851661
What makes you say that? Universal geneve have made som great automatic chronos?

>>13853499
They did? I haven't run across any but happy to see some. But that watch looks like a pre-1970 design, which would thus predate the first automatic chronograph from 1969.

New discord link please. The old one is expired.

>>13848942
Nope, same for the mako

>>13853258

Citizen quartz chrono. Come at me /wt/

>>13852476
There are also quite a few reps with functioning dials, like most rep Daytonas

>>13852632
They use Seiko and Citizen movements so they're not complete shit on that part, I can't comment on the finishing though.

>replicas are ba-

>>13848857
Knew a doctor that did this. Nobody calls you out because he has money to buy one and nobody looks close enough to tell.

seiyajapan has a pre-black Friday sale voucher for 5% off.

should I use it now or will sales be better later?

what sort of sales can I expect from them?

Cartier, Grand Seiko, or Nomos?

>>13853734
>>13851955
Glad to see you back tudorbro
Where have you been?

>>13853808
>>13853413

Spending 600 on a replica is retarded. There is no guarantee you'll get the equivalent for a decent watch inside for the price and the exterior is also a gamble
If you could ensure it would look exactly the same with a jap or low end swiss movement or whatever I'd buy one but you can't

>>13853852
>what are QC pictures

Are pre-Bond Seamasters (particularly the ubiquitous quartz variety) Archie-approved or not?
I'm thinking of buying one but don't want to be a shitter-enabler.

>>13853866
>trusting QC pictures

>>13853882
>I don't trust HD QC pictures from people reviewed by dozens of other people

>>13853852
It's retarded all on its own for one reason: buying fake watches is pathetic. And spending 600 for it at that is absolutely ridiculous and laughable. Just buy one of the thousands of real and better watches for the same price.

>>13853884
You mean websites

>>13853963
JUST

>>13853974
who the fuck buys a tudor replica?
same guy who buys a replica honda? LMFAO

>>13853734
Wow. Which one is real?
Replicas are getting better and better. The mountain jews should be scared.

>>13853852
The trusted sellers are scrutinised on the replica forums and they don't screw people over or it would ruin their business.

>>13853984
>Wow. Which one is real?
Try to guess :^)

>>13852476

>>13853982
Why not buy a Tudor replica?

>>13853984
Don’t call us mountain jews, amerimutt.

>>13853993
The main giveaway with this one is the e-xplorer font spacing, but you have to actively look for it.

>>13854013
Nope.

>>13853988
Right is real? The crown threads look better quality.

NASTY, NASTY FAKE SHITTERS IN THIS THREAD. DISGUSTING, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED.

>>13854038
Archie should've bought fakes. Then he wouldn't be fucking bankrupt.

>>13847848
new thread
>>13854065
>>13854065
>>13854065

>>13853812
Too busy making a lot of money.

>>13853565
Cool. Mako USA II is pretty nice.

>>13853211
>>13853214
I know this thread is on it's way out and there's a new one but the one you posted is a SBDN028, I have one and I'm not really in love with it and will probably sell it for $400. IMO the SNE498 is nicer and can be had for $250. I personally don't worry about the value of watches and just buy what I want so I would say why not get it? It's a unique look(I mean obviously there are several tuna that look like this but tuna as a whole look unique) and solar watches are honestly great.

>>13853993
>>13853618
I was talking about speedmaster reps, of which there are no good ones, let alone ones that aren't easily identifiable as replicas.