/fa/ - Fashion

>>14206456

Hate me for this but I only wear replicas. Any replica of a day dweller

Not your usual two-hand, small-seconds movement layout. Rexhep's Chronomètre Contemporain features an elegantly laid out and finely finished movement.

The symmetry is just gorgeous. Not something you see everyday.

If your most expensive watch is a Seiko, you have no right to criticize Omega, Rolex, AP, Lange, PP, VC, or Cartier. Poorfag opinions mean nothing.

>>14206477
t. proud "owner" of a 10y/o Audi on lease

>>14206472
All yours, in white gold, for just 60k.

>>14206481
I drive a 90k Lexus

>>14206485
Shut the fuck up tudorfag, you use the bus to go to your shit job, south of the river in London.

>>14206472
>>14206464
>>14206456
>dat full, plump, sharply defined anglage

>>14206490
I’m not him

>>14206477
t. badge whore

>>14206482
>Rexhep Rexhepi

That is the dumbest name in the watch industry. Watch looks great but god damn, if i could pay 5k more just to get the name removed, i would.

>>14206504
That's his actual name. His brand is Akrivia though.

>>14206504
It's pronounced "Rehjepp Rehjeppi", he's Albanian.

>>14206485

I have 3 Lexus’s. Is250, sc430 and lx570. Great cars. I service them myself.

Any spring drive owners here? I've been wanting to get a snowflake for a while. Some owners report that they're still accurate and reliable after 10 years without service. Any owners can confirm?

Posting watch enlightenment.
Please post your attained grail, boys.

>>14206682

>>14206477
It hurts because it's true.

>>14206482
That looks like the shittiest attempt at an enamel dial I have ever seen. Gross.

>>14206493
cool car
>>14206682
based promaster brother

Why do field watches not have a chronograph, when it's important for military purposes?

>>14206712
Hah. Doesn't the macro GS autist shit on Rolex because Dufour visited Seiko once? BTFO.

>>14206712
>>14206725
And if you read the article, even Dufour himself had to wait for one and was put on the waitlist. Also, he shits on quartz watches, it's always mechanical for him.

>>14206707
That's fucking cool. Is that an Eric strap?

>>14206719
Atta boy.

Down with the consumerist bullshit of watch collecting.

>>14206682

>>14206751
How old are you? Sunspots grandpa. You look fat as shit hamfist.

>>14206725
Dufour has a lot of respect for Credit's micro-artist studio because they do extensive amounts of hand work and manual hand work, more like a high end independent watchmaker than a manufacturer.

$20k for a 2 hand no dial. I'd buy it.

Does someone know what Omega has released at baselworld?

>>14206792
None. They'll be having their own event a few months from now.

>>14206800
are you serious? thats lame

>>14206804
I know. I'm with Herr JCB, these manufatures need to come into agreement, have single event or at least hold it the same days, SIHH & Baselworld.

>>14206779
Fucking wish I had the money to become an idependent watchmaker. That's one of my ideas, utilising Vantablack. Fuck.

Is this the only rolex with the green and yellow logo? I actually think it's the closest thing rolex has come to making an interesting watch in decades.
Shame about the size and numerals.

>>14206751
Very nice. I think I'd prefer a black strap though?

It arrived today. I can't get the camera to capture the dial well. It looks much better irl. A bit smaller than I expected but overall I'm very happy with it for a cheap shitter.

>>14206852
Try not so direct light. Looks good, wrist shot?

>>14206564
>he's Albanian

That is an even bigger reason not to buy this watch.

>>14206852
Is that one with an enamel dial?

Talk me out of buying an Accutron 214 Spaceview

>>14206888
Yes. Up close it's quite good but as I said hard to photo.

>>14206846
I prefer my 45 KS on brown straps as a compliment to the gold cap. Also I have a 52 KS I keep on a black strap so it made sense to go with brown on this one.

>>14206884
Albanians are traditionally jewelers and watchmakers (as well as bakers/fast food shop owners, drug dealers and organ traffickers) when they move to a real country, it's probably actually good.

Hi everyone im Looking for a seiko SARG009 or something similar. price <800€

>>14206893
Do it, but make sure you have a watchmaker that can service it.

>>14206903
Between the 52xx and 56xx movements, which would have the lower servicing costs, not looking for super accuracy or a high beat, just something that would work for a while with either a day or or plain dial.

>>14206725
Jesus you're retarded.
Dufour visited Seiko's Micro Artist Studio. The cheapest watch they make is half a grand, Rolex is in a completely different category.

>>14206917
>weebshit
buy a Rolex, faggot, but not >>14206845, though. Air Kings are honorary Tudors.

is this a good watch?

>>14206953
can't you read ? im searching below 800€.+i dont want a rolex on my wirst.

>>14206937
>Seiko's Micro Artist Studio. The cheapest watch they make is half a grand
say wat now?

does anyone like my watch :3

>>14206958
If you like it, you like it, but no, t's basically a kit watch.
The cases are made by Fricker, the movements are Sellita and the dials are made by...I can't remember.

Basically all they do is final assembly.

It's essentially just a more expensive Stowa.

>>14206962
>im searching below
this is /wt/ there is no such thing as a sub- 800€ watch worth discussing.

>+i dont want a rolex on my wirst.
How did your dad react when you came out of the closet?

>>14206937
Micro Art Studio only makes pieces worth tens or hundreds of thousands. They're separate from other Credors which may be considerably cheaper.

>>14206974
To get a position in the Micro Artist Studio, you have to be an experienced watchmaker who is also less than two feet tall.

>get massive bonus
>check one of my grails
>$9k
It's just not worth it. I cannot bring myself to spend that much even when it's effectively "free"

>>14206965
They're a crack team of about a dozen turbo-autists who obsessively make watches mostly by hand. They only make 30-40 watches per year.
Seiko is a massive company, and the very elite of their watchmakers and craftsmen rise through the ranks to join this team. So just imagine the pool of talent they're fishing from.
Just look at these fuckers.

>>14206962
>im searching below 800€.
If you're not going to buy a real watch, just buy anything that you like the look of, there's no point in thinking too much about it.

>>14206989
Imagine how autistic you have to be to out-autism the average Japanese watchmaker.

>>14206974
That's what I said, ain't it?

>>14206995
No.

>>14206997
You may want to check your quote.

>>14206995
you said the cheapest watch they make is half a grand, which is 500. There's G-Shocks that cost more than that. unless it's 500...kilos of heroin?

>>14206986
Well what kind of bonus?

is this a fucking watchsnob thread ?
everywatch is a realwatch even a fucking swatch

>>14206986
that dial is gorgeous. No one does dials like GS.

>>14207001
>half a grand, which is 500
Shiiiieeeet, I meant half a 100,000 USD (which isn't even something people say now I think about it).
It's been a long busy day, don't know wtf came over me. Even when you spelled it out I had to do a double take lmao.

>>14207004
>is this a fucking watchsnob thread ?
more larping as snobs rather than actual snobs.

Do you think any of the
>Rolex Sub or you're a faggot guys
would say a peep if some guy engaged them in watch talk with, "my brother in law gave me a really nice watch. Movado, I think it's called."

>>14206986
Do it faggot. The peacock dial is absolutely gorgeous. That and it's and LE so it's not like it'll always be around when you want one.

>>14206682
>>14206734
>Down with the consumerist bullshit of watch collecting.

Well said. Only if you have unfucked yourself you can truly appreciate watches and recognise the bullshit of the so called (((luxury))) brands.

>>14207002
about 30k after taxes
but I am saving for a house too

>>14207043
Down payments on houses are a scam.
They have the collateral they need, you shouldn't get suckered into killing your liquidity right at the beginning of a long-term investment.

Anyway, what else you got saved up?
If it's just that 30k, then I wouldn't go for a 9k watch either.

>>14207058
I have about 70k in investments and savings not counting my 401k
but a bigger down payment would let me buy a more expensive house

>>14206986
If you can't bring yourself to it now, you will regret it later. You eventually will get used to your grail and start craving something else.
Read some rolex forums, there are people that get bored with their basic submariners. Ok, those are actually pretty boring, not comparing gs to rolex, but this could happen to you.
A safe bet would be to wait just a bit more, a couple of months and see if you still would want it as much, knowing that you can afford it.

>>14206912
I would still not trust some albanian, just out of pure racism. I saw his pic, he looks very european. Doesn't matter tho, my thinking would be
>some albanian fuck
>giving him my hard earned 60K
>litterally who brand that could be bancrupt in 5 years

If i were retarded enough to shell out 60K i would place my bet on patek. (((They))) know how to not devalue their watches.

was looking for a cheap sub-40mm diver with a white dial and decided on this for $400, anyone know if I got a decent deal or if this thing is even real?

Regardless I really like the watch apart from the bracelet (which feels decent, but feels a bit cheap and is way too small for me). What options do I have for a new bracelet? I was planning on buying one of the generic strapcode oyster bracelets but would rather get something with proper end links.

I can post a wrist shot if anyone cares.

>>14206926
The 52xx is the better movement in terms of likely servicing costs as it does not have the chronic issue with a plastic gear in the date mechanism shrinking and cracking due to age and failing like the 56xx does.

I also think it's the better movement overal, and so did Seiko, considering they resurrected it as the 4Sxx and eventually moved it to Credor.

>>14207001
>you said the cheapest watch they make is half a grand, which is 500.
>he thinks a grand is $1k
How does it feel being that poor holy molly, that's like thinking a nixon is $10 lol.

>>14207007
> don't know wtf came over me
Quite. So it turns out you were the retard.

>>14207004
Just ignore the troll. We have one or two brain diseased autists who literally hate reply to every single post every single thread because they've literally never known the slightest joy in their lives.

>>14207084
> i would place my bet on patek
The one type of watch you can 100% be sure won't devalue in a few years would be a Patek Perpetual Calendar.

what in the fuck is this?

>>14207091
What's the name or model nr.? You could see if it's real by searching for similar models online. If you got it without anything with a nr on it, just the watch then it probably was a bad deal.
I would have looked for an exemplar with non cracked lume. Now you need to reapply it. Also the marker on the bezel and a triangle is missing.

Bracelet is also not very common, the endlinks are a bit special, the round part is a bit specific and will require some searching for proper fitting ones.
Nevertheless the design is nice, i like the small size the neat dial proportions and even that bezel.

>>14207123
Tudor releasing a prototype from the 1960s.

>>14207113
Probably and maybe some other, rare models. I have no clue about this topic. The whole watch-as-investment gig is a slow and low ROI with a high risk. Mostly for people that are bored with their money. Or poor fucks that got memed into it. If i would get a luxury watch, i'd wear it and enjoy it.

>>14206722
>Why do field watches not have a chronograph, when it's important for military purposes?
Well /wt/? Explain this.

>>14206464
Albanian or not, that movement architecture is impressive.

>>14207123
A cheap ad campaign for tudor. That costed them less than paying lady gaga again and collectors will probably buy them
>win/win

Almost every watch related yt reported on this model.

>>14207123

I guarantee you this ugly POS will become some sort of "cult classic" that will go up 3 or 4 times in value 20 years from now.

>>14207140
Cost. Simple telling time accurately is enough. Chronographs were too expensive to issue to soldiers in large numbers.
However, they were issued to artillery forward observers for the purposes of counterbattery operations.

>>14207129
ebay listing was called "Auth TAG Heuer 2000 669.706T Stainless Steel Automatic Men's Watch C#83567"

looked around a bit, most other listing seem to be 500+

im also not really looking to fix it. i like it with the messed up lume imo

>>14207156
A prototype of the very same design from the 1960s sold for 98'000$ in 1998.

>>14207163
Actually, wrong date and price. It's 2004 and 95'000$.

it you ain't wearing an anadigi you ain't shit

>>14207162
Well, then it was a good deal. You could check with a watchmaker or open it up yourself.

I'm so bored with modern watch designt that i hope that the next step will be a comeback of some 90's design features, like this tag.
I'm glad to see some watchmakers going back to smaller sized watches with nice proportions, this will be a common thing again in 3 years or so.

>>14207176
Stop tainting the good looking ana digi casios with this.

>>14207158
>Chronographs were too expensive to issue to soldiers in large numbers.
And now when you can make perfectly accurate unbreakable watches for $5?

>>14207198
Well nowadays watches simply aren't issued. I wasn't issued one. Everyone just buys a G Shock or an Ironman at a base exchange or brought one from home.

>>14207211
Where are you stationed? Cheers from Kuwait.

what's a good vintage dress watch (no date) under $500; condition doesn't really matter

>>14207109
Imagine gloating over a basic brain fart like this lmao.

>>14207228
transferred to 1st civ div 10 years ago. six years in the Marines with 1/3.
enjoy kuwait, stay out of the sun.

>>14207211
I know, my point was that "field watches" are a dumb LARP concept, because in 2019 they could still follow the aesthetics of the field watch and add complications necessary for actual field use. As you said pretty much everyone wears a G-Shock.

>>14206734
>That's fucking cool. Is that an Eric strap?

Yes. Lately though I have opted for Nick Mankey Designs strap. Much more comfortable

I'm looking for a vintage diver and found one I liked on eBay. It was described as very good condition, near NOS, however the seller posted a lume shot where it was really green and bright. Shouldn't that be impossible for a watch from the 60's-70's unless it's been refurbished? Even if it were unused and sat in a drawer for the past 50 years shouldn't the lume be dead or at least extremely faded?

>>14207315
Fuck do we know, ask the seller faggot.

>>14207315
pic of the watch?

>>14207275
18A. Doing jack shit here Kuwait is a vacation. Did OIR Mosul. You out already? How's civ crayons?

>>14206456
Is this effay? i wanna buy this tho

>>14207335
>You out already?
Yup. 0341, '03-'09

>How's civ crayons?
it's fucked. they DRAW with them out here, like on paper. they don't know what they're missing.

>>14207317
Yeah, because the seller is obviously going to confess to selling a frankenwatch...
>>14207322
Looks way too bright for a 70's watch.

>>14207340
effay? probably not, but it looks really useful and will probably get tons of compliments from non-watch people

>>14207353
Is that the actual seller pic? Is the seller from Ukraine? If so, then you should not buy that watch.

>>14207359
How did you come up with ukraine?
But i can confirm, don't do any business with any ex commie shits unless you know what you are doing. Scamming is their hobby, and over the internet it's even easier.
>t.was born in the ukraine but immigrated to germany with parents.

>>14207353
Well if it looks suspicious then just don't buy, jeez, how fucking hard is it actually?

>>14207359
Yeah, it's from the description. Not Ukraine but the seller is from another third world country (not in Asia) which made me kind of doubtful since he seems to sell quite a few vintage watches and divers as well. On the other hand Egypt is well known for it's diving and lots of people visit just for the diving itself, however I don't know if it's more of a modern destination or if it has had a longer history of diving.

The lume looks way to good for a 70's diver, NOS or not, so I assume it's been redone. The seller has a couple of other items for sale as well which seem to be in very good condition and has over 100 positive reviews, there is however also a negative review claiming the watch purchased had been redone. I guess the positives could be from people who have no clue about watches but still, if the person has a habit of redoing/restoring vintage watches more people should be mentioning it.

The seller also claims to clean and service vintage watches and the dial looks to be in very good condition and from what I can tell seems original, matches the watch etc. so I guess it's possible that it actually is original apart from the lume which could have been redone, however even if it has been redone it seems to have been done professionally due to the "cleanliness".

Edited the photo so nobody's gonna steal my find! ;)

>>14207372
First watch I bought on ebay was some shitter from Ukraine, shipping was late, watch hands fell after a day of wearing. But in all seriousness I do have some sellers from eastern euro countries that are pretty good, just happens to be a lot of scammers from there.

>>14207372
I don't really care, I'm not anal like most people of the hobby, I was just curious if it's even possible to have such bright radium lume and some of the google results from various forums are saying that it could be possible for vintage watches to still have quite a bit of glow to them. Take that stick out of your ass and start acting like a grown ass man.

>>14207375
It's definitely been relumed, do you have any movement pics? If the price is not too high, and since you seem to like it, I would say to go for it.

>>14206481
Get fucked

>>14207384
Yeah, I kind of suspected that but it seems original in other aspects though such as the dial etc. and I would guess it's a relume rather than some type of frankenwatch with a different dial and/or new hands. It's like 100 bucks so not really a big deal financially.

>>14206852
How much did you paid?

>>14206800
In fucking tired of omega. They dilute every decent model with variations and limited editions and now they blow off Basel to have their own event where they can ensure great press on the new speedy limited edition

>>14207392
Yeah, the case and movement look really clean so it must be just a relume. Pretty good for a hundred bucks I guess.

>>14207378
Fucking scammers...Yeah, some are decent like in every country, but you have to dig deep to find them.
>>14207379
>start acting like a grown ass man
I'll give it a try but maybe you shouldn't cover the logo, nobody is going to steal your watch.
>egypt
>negative review saying his watch was redone
>seller says that he also cleans watches and takes them apart

It's not that hard, dude. That thing is god knows what and you will probably pay too much for it, not knowing what is actually in there.
Want a diving watch with a domed crystal and a vintage touch, without being scammed by some camel fucker?
steinhart vintage ocean one, about 400 bucks +/-

The slavic people are not to be trusted.

>>14207417
Here's another one from the same seller however this one seems to have some wear on the lume but it's way too bright as well. Strange that the seller doesn't mention reluming, he does however state that they clean and service their vintage watches and I guess some people prefer fresh lume but still strange. Their english seems a bit so-so in certain parts so perhaps they just chalk it up to the "serviced and cleaned" and don't feel like it's worth mentioning. The watches seem really nice in all other aspects.

>>14207417
>>14207429

>>14207420
I have a hard time thinking someone would go through the trouble of sourcing replica part for vintage skindivers which aren't even that popular to begin with and for 100 dollars nonetheless. If you look at the last watch I posted it's obviously accurate for the brand/model (anyone who's into the brand will easily guess what it is) and the bezel etc. is also accurate so it simply seems like they've been washed, perhaps polished, and had the lume redone so it's not like those Indian Seikos.

what is it about buying a rolex that makes people in this thread so insecure?
>look i have a rollie therefore you are poor and a faggot please think i have good taste
complete brand whore npc mindset

>>14207429
>>14207431
Yeah, seller seems a bit sketchy, but it's your money, so you either do what >>14207420
recommends, or you give this guy a hundred dollars and you will either get a horrible shitter of a watch or something somewhat decent.

>>14206456
Are the usual suspects (Rolex, Grand Seiko, The Citizen Chronomaster, Nomos, Damasko) the best at what they do for watches under $10k? Or are there brands I've overlooked?

>>14207448
1. rolex is good taste
2. if you don't have one you cannot afford it and therefore are a poorfag

>>14207455
You either get a ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKS or you might as well buy a SHITTA

>136 sold

reminder this is the world in which we live

>>14207448
>muh brand whoring
Is there a more obvious and pathetic poorfag coping mechanism?
>>14207455
JLC and Zenith are good too, but the designers at Zenith have been huffing paint the last few decades and can't make anything half decent looking.

>>14207465
Crazy how much the SARBs have gone up in price.

>>14207462
>1. rolex is good taste
>2. if you don't have one you cannot afford it and therefore are a poorfag

>>14207455
> under $10k
JLC
Cartier
maybe recent Breitlings

also Vintage Omega, IWC and Vacheron

>>14207375
why are you blocking out the logo faggot

>>14207455
If they have a century of existence and make their movements in-house; and you don't pick a model that looks completely berzerk, pretty much anything you pick will be a safe bet.

>>14206712
>It hurts because it's true.
that will be $15,000 plox

>>14207471
>>14207478
Show me a modern Rolex bracelet that does that and not some cherry picked abused ones that are over 40 years old. Say what you like about their design and prices but Rolex have the best bracelets in the industry.

>>14207467
>>14207472
>>14207477
Ok, I know about the JLC Reverso, but tell me more about the other ones (and what else makes you put JLC there)

>>14207475
Because there's a single listing for this watch and 4chan is frequented by millions of people you idiot. Even if no one replying seems interested there are plenty of people who lurk and like me feel that $100 is worth the gamble.

>>14207491
This and the Master Control series are all great "cheap" watches.

>>14207488
>best bracelets in the industry.

>>14207491

>>14207497
>people you idiot.
mean

nobody is going to snipe your shitter

>>14207491
JLC, of course, makes their own movements, so that's important. Their styling is a lot more along European tastes, so they never get too much traction in the US. Even their sport models are typically restrained.

Things like the Polaris Automatic (sporty) or the Master Control Automatic with the sector dial (more casual leaning toward dressy) are beautiful, understated pieces.

>>14207491
Steel JLC watches are the cheapest watches you can get with legitimate Haute Horology level of movements and finishing.

>>14207488
>but Rolex have the best bracelets in the industry.
Ah, no. You can say plenty about their bracelets but "best in the industry" is a fucking reach. I love Rolex as much, but I can still admit that the old Jubilees stretched to fuck instantly and the old Oysters were rattly with weak clasps.
They used folded endlinks long after everyone else had gone to machined, solid endlinks.

At the very least they were extremely comfortable.

Then when they decided to catch up, they made the bracelets so heavy they ruined the beautiful balance that the lighter, shittier bracelets allowed.

>>14207518
This, but I will say that Zenith movements are also excellent and their styling has gotten a lot more restrained from their crazy mid-2000's period.

>>14207471
your a gullible naive idiot, that is a vintage riveted bracelet. i know you are too poor to step within 100 feet of a rolex boutique, but if you ever get the chance to see one irl you will find the quality has changed in 50 years

>>14207531
>vintage

>>14207523
Yeah I should have been clearer. I did mean modern iterations as their vintage bracelets were know for having problems.

Personally I like the solid links used now. The current Jubilee is amazing.

>>14207471
>>14207478
>>14207507
>he's posting riveted vintage bracelets

>>14207525
I looked at several Zenith's last week in store. The movements were fine, nothing that great, but oh my god the dials and especially the cases were cheap as fuck.

>>14207542
Ah, OK. Then yes. Their build quality, especially their clasps, is typical Rolex. I just think they're too heavy.

I was always told the way to avoid stretch in an old Jubilee was to wear it appropriately-sized. Loose enough to where you can slip your little finger in between the bracelet and the wrist, but no more.
That prevents excessive movement between the various components, cutting down on wear and, thus stretch.

>>14207557
Correct. You really didn't want to stretch old Jubliee bracelets by wearing them tight to the wrist. It's no longer an issue.

>>14207465
I bought one a few months ago for $300, hated it immediately, and turned around and sold it for $320. They're going for $500 now? Fuck.

>>14207557
>I just think they're too heavy.
Fortunately, Rolex is making more of their lineup available on leather straps. They look really good too. It's a nice change of pace from the standard bracelet.

>>14207579
dude that watch is so gay, who would wear that

>>14207596
you shouldnt worry or think about it since you cant afford it

>>14207455
If you're feeling frisky you can try for a used Arnold and Son

>>14207596
Truthfully, I'm sure you don't really need to worry about it too much. The odds of you ever being in the same physical space and talking to someone who can afford one is pretty slim.
Talking socially, I mean. Obviously, the judge arraigning you and your mother on possession is technically talking to you, but that's not what I'm referring to.

>>14207622
>cant afford it
>>14207635
>someone who can afford one

Because if you spend tens of thousands of dollars on a gold beige watch that belongs in the 70s that makes it look good

NOT

>>14207677
as I said, do not give it thought. it is not a possession you can own. worry about what seiko 5 mod to do next

>>14207683
still about the money, it's really not that much money, gold case watches these days are for wannabes. Actual rich people don't wear that crap anymore. That shit is for salesmen

>>14207677
Don't worry too much about it, I don't like it very much either

>>14207455
Zenith, though most are ugly, and semi-production JLCs should be considered in that price bracket.

>>14207472
>Breitlings
The B01 is a great movement, but Breitling's external case/dial/bracelet/hand finishing are hilariously bad for watches at their pricepoint.

How do I reconcile my desire for these things while also knowing that it's basically just steampunk + jewelry?

What kind of a watch are you supposed to wear with motorcycle gear? G-Shock?

>tfw wristlet
is there any redemption for me

>>14207761
Get vintage watches.

I'm really into the more "exotic" watches, but I'm always careful not to toe the fag line. Something like this is gorgeous. Where should I search for watches like this, with artistic, but reserved, untraditional design? Any help would be appreciated.

>>14207756
Let yourself be happy anon

>>14207761
Mondaine

Is there a clock that looks like this but isn't for poorfags? I love how it looks but I can't wear something like that.

https://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-quartz-262/seiko-chronograph-tachymeter-quartz-ssb327-ssb327p1-ssb327p-mens-watch-14027.html

Here's my latest. What do you think? That dome is gorgeous.

>>14208021
Looks old as shit.

>>14208028
Well that's the point isn't it?

>>14208053
I mean if your grandpa carried it through the Iraq war in his ass sure but it's pointless if you bought it. Gotta invent a story to justify it now.

>badly want a Seiko alpanist
>don't want to pay $750 AUD for one
this sucks man

Reminder that if you breathe Seiko/GS in the same sentence as Rolex, Patek, AP or any of the other actual quality watch brands you should fucking kill yourself for being a complete embarrassment to yourself and your family.

>>14208215
>rolex better than grand seiko
LMAO

>>14208215
> that disgusting kike curly hair, cut short
blurgh

>>14208231
Tell that to Dufour >>14206712

He owns a Lange and a Rolex but not a single GS.

Does anyone here actually own any watches? Just seems like a load of autists arguing about watches they don't own, which is frankly a little embarrassing.

>>14207518
The "cheap" JLC watches don't have haut horology finishing.
They're maybe a slight edge above something like an Omega 8600, but not by much.

>>14208295
He's talking about the movement finishing and not just the dial. JLC steel watches are done to the same level as the precious metal versions for a fraction of the price.

>>14208330
>He's talking about the movement finishing and not just the dia
So am I, hence the comparison to an Omega 8600 movement.

>JLC steel watches are done to the same level as the precious metal versions for a fraction of the price.
No.

really wish there were more Grand Seikos that were interesting but not 'fuck you limited'

When will Lange release a quartz to compete with Grand Seiko?

>>14208339
Might as well just get a Nomos then

>>14208371
That JLC's movement finishing is very reminiscent of Nomos movement finishing, absolutely.

>>14208344
0.4/10

>>14207469
>>14207566
>>14207465
what is it about the SARB line that allows them to charge such a high price? why are they popular?

>>14208420
Seiko stopped making them so they're rarer now. Supply and demand. Plus seiko started putting the movement (6r15) into more expensive watches.

>>14208427
oh I didn't know Seiko stopped making them
that changes everything

>>14208021
Nice find man. Those are really rare.

>>14208215
If you think two years of trolling these threads day after day after day is going to change anyone's mind, you're even dumber than (You) seem.

>>14208295
>haut horology
opinion discarded

>>14208339
>>14208371
>>14208377
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK0v7Zm5uaY

>>14208488
Read the comment that post is responding to you retard.

>>14208580
learn to spell before calling me retarded

>>14208584
What?

>>14208589
Haute Horlogerie, not haute horlogy.

>>14208584
>>14208592
>typo
>spelling mistake
cute

Je suis francophone, je sais très bien que l'adjectif fait l'accord avec le nom, qui est féminin ce coup-ci.

>>14208595
Alors écris correctement.

>>14208600
Apprend à lire l'anglais, il s'agissait très clairement d'une coquille.
De plus, t'as complètement raté l'orthographie de "holorogy" ici: >>14208592
Une faute que moi je n'ai pas commise.

L'autisme, ça peut vous arriver aussi.

>>14208491
That channel is great, best watch videos anywhere. Certainly proves how good those JLC's are. One day I'll own a Lange, one day.

>>14208604
*apprends

Je suis sur un IBM model M après des années de claviers pourris.

>>14208604
My english is fine, I just mistyped your mistake. Since you speak french, write well and educate this board.

Who let the baguettes in here?

>>14208612
Anon we are all French here stop joking around, you are joking right?

>>14208612
Please use the proper nomenclature, it's croissant.
Also acceptable are 'krulbroodje' or 'curly bread'.

>>14208613
> you are joking right?
Oui.

>>14208491
>>14208606

Literally the only argument in favor of JLC over Nomos in that video is that the côtes on the JLC are circular and applied by hand.
The pics show pretty much zero difference in finishing quality.

>>14208619
Très bien, tu me fait peur pendant une seconde.

>>14207091
I have this. Do not pay 400 for one.

>>14208620
The difference is obvious in the full video but if you want to be obstinate about it then whatever.

>>14208634
>The difference is obvious in the full video
Please explain how.

Preferably with side-by-side pictoral comparisons, like I did.

>>14208627
>two-tone
I thought they outlawed that back in '02.

>order an HMT shitter because the movement in my old HMT shitter broke
>new HMT shitter doesn't work
ah yes

>>14207685
>still about the money, it's really not that much money, gold case watches these days are for wannabes. Actual rich people don't wear that crap anymore. That shit is for salesmen
Holy shit this times a million

>>14208643
It's almost as if you're creating your own misery.

I've been stuck in a pattern lately.
I keep finding a watch I like, then be really happy about it for a few months, then it just becomes "another watch" and the magic fades. Then I flip it and try to move up, trying to find one I'll be happy with forever.
Watches I have done this with:
Orient sun and moon
Stowa marine
Longines master collection gmt moonphase
Omega reduced speedmaster
A good condition King Seiko and an old omega constellation that were traded for the speedmaster

Interestingly enough, I like the stowa and the old omega constellation the most of these.

This has been going on for about a year and a half now. I haven't actually lost much money, but what's wrong with me? I wager some of you would say "just get a more expensive watch", but I'm not sure that would work.

>>14208661
It's because those are pretty much all shitters, except maybe the vintage Seiko & Omega.

>>14208068
>grandpa
>Iraq war
You must be over 18 to post here

>>14208661
I'm guessting there's probably a watch out there that you REALLY want, your dream watch.
Anything you buy that's not it will never be as good so you're only getting momentary thrills.

Is there any leather strap that can resist sweat? I live in the tropics and can't wear leather straps during the day because they will be soaked with sweat later which is disgusting.

>>14208677
No, either get a perlon or a rubber strap

>>14208661
It's just human nature to materialistically always want something else, you'll never be satisfied with what you have, you could have infinite wealth and you'd always want another watch. Just learn to be happy with what you have and recognise that a watch will never make you truly happy.

>>14208683
Not that guy. I have a different problem with the watch I want not existing. The traits I want are always spread across 2 different watches it's really fucking annoying.
>if you combined A from this watch and B from that watch it would be perfect

>>14208687
>not having found the perfect watch that you fell in love with
damn watchlets

>>14208651
now you mention it, it does seem like that

>>14208718
I don't like the nautilus or find it aesthetically appealing at all. if the RO was a 9/10 the nautilus would be a 4 or 5.

>>14208723
I am the complete opposite. I find the 5711 to be a 10/10, the perfect watch, ever since I first saw it. On the other hand I cannot understand how people like the RO, I really don't like it.

>>14208661
You sound poor as fuck mate. Why not just buy what you want right away?

>>14208669
>>14208728
It takes months with some wrist time to find out that it wasn't "the one". Surely there must be a better way?

>>14208683
Maybe. The last two watches to try next are the Nomos ahoi neomatik and some Grand Seiko that looks like it might go on sale (or maybe that's just GS pushing up the prices of their other watches). If neither of them grab my attention longer than the others, maybe I'll just give up looking?

>>14208728
If buying shit they wanted made people happy rich people wouldn't kill themselves.

>>14208636
Not him, but your own pictorial comparison shows a clear difference in quality of plate finishing and anglage, if you cannot see it, it would be a waste of one's time to try to show you point by point comparisons.

>>14208734
>It takes months with some wrist time to find out that it wasn't "the one". Surely there must be a better way?
Spend 100x more money on it moron?
>>14208735
Buy him a watch then omega, maybe altruism will help.

>>14208775
What do you do for a living? Do you actually practice what you preach or is this just a devil's advocate?

>>14208755
>your own pictorial comparison shows a clear difference in quality of plate finishing and anglage
No it doesn't. At all.

>>14208777
>having to *do* something for a living
LMAOing at your existence.

>>14208687
Contact an actual watchmaker? Im sure people have made custom watches to order. Just be prepared to pay the price of a car (house) for it. Perhaps a bit less if they can combine the things you want from prefabs like cases, bezels, movements, dials and hands and "build" it into a watch.

>>14206852
VERY interesting, I don't see this on their site. Small is good, we're all trending smaller.

Thoughts on pic related? I like the bezel, the applied numerals, the grainy dial but somehow I think that as a whole the watch is meh.

>>14206993
Philippe Dufour

>>14208826
wretched. it's a flight watch, bi-directional bezel, giant crown, domed bezel.

Baselworld was an utter disaster.

>>14208826
It's not bad looking per se, but it's so pointless.
It's basically a microbrand watch.

>>14208826

If it ain't Rawlecks or Phatekh, then it's a shitter.

>>14208843
Judging by the videos, it does seem a bit boring, or out-of-touch, or out-of-date regarding the newcoming offerings. As if the watchmakers want to put all the trends of last year(s) into one watch, or just REINVENT THE WHOLE BRAND with a few new dials.

>>14208898
This. 100% this. I thought so too.

>>14208898

I can't even take blue dials seriously since they have become such a reddit trend.

>>14206456
is there a cheaper watch than pic rel with a water resistance rated at 300m? size isn't too important (pic is 47mm) but hopefully there is something in the 40~42mm range

>>14208913
>Caring enough about what leddit thinks so much that you have to change your own opinion

>>14208925
Casio MDV-102 or -106, although WR only 200, somewhat better aesthetics (opinion), and the 102 has a light function.

>>14208929

I never liked them in the first place. It's just that in their eternal search for uniqueness and character as NPCs, they have made things like blue dials, vintage pieces, pilot's watches, and the like embarrassing to be seen wearing. It's a meme but millennials truly ruined a lot of things : beards, craft beer, square-patterned flannel shirts, literature, music, etc.

>>14208960
lmfao look at this dude

>>14208960
>avoiding interesting things because a particular group of people might like them
your loss, pal. i personally think it's goddamn retarded to not like certain novels or bands, let alone beer of all things, because of that

do you not have any taste of your own, or is it totally informed by others?

>>14208491
>>14208606
>That channel is great, best watch videos anywhere

I agree, I wish he would show more of those superb macro shot he takes, many times he only allows you 1 second and then he goes to a shot of his hands... its just so danm frustrating.

>>14209007

The videos themselves are great, however the dude can be kinda obnoxious with his commentary at times.

>>14209010
sure, but he's still the least obnoxious

>>14209020

I like Tim from watchbox the most when it comes to watchtube guys. At least he's knowledgeable and somewhat witty without being annoying.

>>14209007
He's not annoying at all especially compared to Archie or TUG.

The only problem with the macro shots, which are really well shot, is that Watchfinder uses the second hand watches they are selling. Some of them haven't been cleaned, are damaged or have QA problems. I've been in their stores a few times and seen that first hand. There was one Rolex I was looking at but when I was shown it it had a _huge_ dent in the case that was conveniently not show in the online photos.

>>14208604
Today I learned autism in French is l'autisme

>>14208491
>>14208620

that wobble at 4:24 on the balance wheel in the Jaeger doesn't look good , the nomos looks much better at 2:06 and also the second Jaeger he shows is nicely done.

>>14208980
>do you not have any taste of your own, or is it totally informed by others?
"Taste of your own" doesn't exist, did you miss the globalization and the formation of monoculture?

>>14209109
This is kind of a pointless argument. JLC and Nomos both offer easily the best value in their respective segments.

>>14208925
Why do you need the watch to be ISO rated to 300m rather than 200m? If 200m is enough, the Citizen BN0150 is the cheapest analogue ISO diver money can buy.

My A714-5030 Seiko 'running man'. 38 years old an going well!

>>14209216
Exactly. Both Nomos and JLC are excellent value for money at their price points. The Lange is simply watch porn.

>>14209196
one starts out under the influence of others, but after a period of personal experience and learning, singular and individual preference begin to express itself

Suggest a watch for me /wt/
> Your budget
$1000 maximum
> Watch type
Dress watch, non bauhaus so no nomos please. White dial.
> Desired bracelet option,
Leather strap
> Size
Diameter: 36-38mm
Thickness: <10mm
>movement
Handwinding preferably, but I don't mind automatics as long as it's thin

>>14209284
>Diameter: 36-38mm
manlet detected

>>14209284
Seiko Presage or Hamilton Intra-matic

>>14209284

>>14209284

>>14209294
I thought those were 40.5mm?

>>14209222
Nice watch

>>14209352
Yeah, they area beautiful design but so so rare!

I'm glad I stopped buying and selling watches, this shit consumed me too much before.

I settled for a perfect vintage Seiko and I have no reason to buy another watch except for a beater

inb4 dear diary

>>14209222
>>14209352
>>14209375
All ugly and childish.

why does it seem that any cases to build my own watch are at least 40mm
i want something smaller

>>14209445
Time to get a lathe & whatever other tools and mill them yourself.

I wish it was socially acceptable to wear a watch on the right hand.

>>14209501
Be left handed. That's about it.

>>14209445
Get a defect, older watch as a donor.
What's the plan for the movement, dial, hands?
Any inspirations from other watches?
Could be interesting but also a lot of pain in the ass, especially finding a case for a movement that was not planned to go in there.

>>14209516
The problem is in the crown, it's much better when positioned away from the back of the hand.

>>14209501
How insecure are you? I wore my watches on all hands, ABSOLUTELY nobody cares.

>>14209577
If you're going to do it wrong might as well wear a cheap watch or not wear a watch at all, what's even the point.

Sup, /fa/

I'm haven't owned a watch since digital readouts were cool back in 2005. How shit is this and how shit am I?

https://www.amazon.com/Fossil-FS5268-Chronograph-Luggage-Leather/dp/B01MFDH145/ref=sr_1_7?crid=17M1KH4NADT5J&keywords=fossil+leather+watch+men&qid=1553632853&s=gateway&sprefix=fossil+leather+watch%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-7

'fake patina' is so gay
also really cool meme how they made the other black bay a fucking inch thick

>>14207759
>What kind of a watch are you supposed to wear with motorcycle gear? G-Shock?
Well /wt/?

What watches have the best dial and/or case design, regardless of price or heritage?

>>14207357
thanks anon

>>14209590
Exactly, you wear a watch for yourself, because you like it. People who know you will most likely approve it, people who don't know you dont give a damn. Stop being an NPC and do what you want.

Why does this have a massive CHRONOGRAPH on top? Were Russians really stamping that shit or is it fake? Also, what kind of clothes are you supposed to wear this with?

>>14209610
Dress for the fall, not for the ride.
A g-shock will be annoying, getting in the way of the gloves.
Get a cheap, small and flat quartz watch that you can easily replace. Because even your g shock won't survive a nice grind over the asphalt. Get some variant of the casio MQ 24

>>14209637
>shirtless slav camera angle
kek

What kind of bracelets, bracers, wristbands or prayer beads do you wear with your watch or on the other wrist to create symmetry?

New thread:

>>14209703
>>14209703
>>14209703

>>14209551

>>14209296
Who makes that?

>>14209724
It's a celadon imperial.

>>14209727
Thank you

>>14207388
Bargain bucket.

>what is the cheapest rolex I can buy?...... Second hand

>>14209767
That's a brand new OP faggot. There's barely no second hand market on that yet lmao.

>>14209606
https://imgur.com/a/6CNO8

Simple. Modern. Elegant. Engineering masterpiece.

>>14209854
Rakesh finally posted his Casio.

>>14209424
Time 12/24 hr, date/day, hourly chime, alarm, stop watch, light, water proof to 100m and lasted 40 years on 6 battery changes and been a delight to wear...
...screw you faggot!

>>14209961
My other watch (Speedmaster) is too expensive to wear everyday so the Seiko at 60x less the cost of the Omega gets the nod, jerk off!

My true companion in life.

>>14206986
Do it. You can always sell later

>>14209610
These were designed to be worn on a bike, that's why the dial is canted like that.