/fa/ - Fashion

>>14286074
I've seen that strap on a datejust

>>14286074
Kek, I'm sure someone using one of my wrist shots in the OP will turn out well.

>>14286092
It's actually a different Eulit perlon in that pic vs the Datejust pic. This one is a Kristall, the one in the DJ pic is a Palma.

>>14286099
I know some fuckhead will sperg out the moment he sees your wrist, but never mind that, we are above him.

Can I see the SOTC btw?

>>14286113
I'll try and get around to taking a new pic soon.

Newly serviced watches feel so good.

>>14286143
Does the servicing process concern the dial? I worry that they're gonna get a speck of dust or something on the dial and it will bother me for years

>>14286153
They usually clean the dial as part of the service process. If those fuckers get dust between the glass and the dial, they should fix that free of charge. But that isn't something that would happen usually at a certified service center.

>>14286153
If there's anything you have to worry about with getting a rolex serviced it'd be rolex themselves throwing out the original dial and destroying your watches value.

>>14286161
I don't like christopher wards or natos BOOOOOOO

>>14286161

>>14286169
FACK OFF MATE
I'M SO FUCKING TIRED OF YOU

TRYIN TO POST FUCIIN WATCHES AND SOME JUMPED UP LITTLE SHIT TELLS ME HIS OPINIONS LIKE I GIVE A FUCK

>>14286183
Calm your farm nerd you'll live longer

>>14286143
Mine is 12 yo (got it new) and works perfectly well, do you reckon it’d need servicing?

>>14286212
kind of regret not picking this badboy up when it was for sale. The controvertial reputation of the 1000 series movement scared me off.

>>14286211
I'd say that if it's keeping time within the specs (+- a few seconds a day), and is in general working as it should, don't bother servicing it. I know Rolex says every 3-5 years, but that's bullshit. I'm friends with a Rolex certified watchmaker of over 30 years and he says there is no reason to service it unless it's not keeping time properly.

I had mine serviced because the self-winding stopped working 100% after 11 years.

>>14286165
This is so sexy looking, I wish I had the money for a Speedy.

Talk me out of this.

>>14286234
tacky shite

>>14286234
it looks like shit

>>14286234
It’s doing all the talk tbqhwyf

>>14286223
Yeah I figured. How long did it take where you live? There’s no Rolex Authorized Center where I live, the only legit watchmaker told me he didn’t want to touch one, and I’m a bit nervous about posting my watch somewhere abroad. My last chance if I ever want to have it serviced would be to stay long enough in a country where I could have it looked after while I’m there.

>>14286241
It took three weeks from when I gave them my watch until I had it back.

Even if there is no authorized service center where you live, if there is an authorized dealer, you can have it serviced through them. You give them the watch, they handle posting etc. If you don't even have a certified retailer in your area, you should move.

>>14286236
>>14286237
>>14286241
How about this one?

>>14286259
Just stop. Versace is shit. Tacky overpriced shit.

Do you really like these watches?

>>14286261
I do. I like their color choices.

>>14286253
Kek I’m good tho loving life here in a French overseas territory. I’d say the lack of a Rolex AD is about the only thing I can really complain about. That and the duties on wine.

>>14286259
I can’t really blame you because most of us started with shitty designers watches.
Try to find a reliable watch enthusiasts forum (not 4chins obviously) and read a lot of the noobs posting and the educated answers they get.
You’ll end up wanting a Sub or a Speedy at some point but that’s just part of the process, you’ll also make your taste up along the way.
Obnoxious tacky shit like your Versace can even be found in the Haute Horlogerie stuff (look up Hublot, Zenith Defy...). But if you start really caring about watches and watches design, you’ll realize mall shitters are really a waste of your money.

Who /vintageomega/ here?

>>14286292
>You’ll end up wanting a Sub or a Speedy at some point but that’s just part of the process

No. I literally hate both of those watches. I think they are hideous.

Picking one of these up tomorrow, opinions?

>>14286292
>>14286298
You can't teach taste. If he likes tacky Versace shit, he's a lost cause.

>>14286294

>>14286301
Make sure you inspect bezel, chapter ring and dial alignment carefully.

What is the poor man's Speedy? It just looks so perfect.

>>14286303
Yeah I suspect low quality bait now.
A sub and a Speedy are literally too mainstream to be hated for their appearance. I could accept “dull” or “boring”, but “hideous” coming from someone who wants a golden colored head on one’s watch is most peculiar.

>>14286301
Look at the chapter ring as other anon said. Often misaligned.

>>14286320
You can find a used one for around 1500, just save up for a little while.

>>14286340
Not American sadly.

I have a seiko 5 with blue dial for work and it's a decent work watch but I'd like to upgrade.
Preferably a cocktail /dress watch for waiting on at a hotel.
Budget is £300 and my seiko is the right size for my slim wrist

>>14286289
New to watches and all that; what model is this?

>>14286373
Did you read the poorfaggot guide in the OP

>>14286264
My condolences for your shit taste.

>>14286294

Eh, I'll post an old one then.

>>14286418
Cool. Didn’t know there was someone on /wt/ with an Omega Megasonic. I considered getting one once, how do you like it? Do you turn it off when you don’t use it in order to not consume the short-lives battery?

>>14286452
It's pretty nice, though certainly audible indoors. Also been very accurate, keeps up better than 1s per day. I'm not going to open the caseback any time I'm not using it so I just keep it running.

R8 my work beater

>>14286473
I like the strap.

>>14286476
Damn mobile. reupload. It's a cheapy Chinese NATO that came on another piece.

>>14286480
Why are you wearing it on the wrong arm?

>>14286485
Because my other watch is on my other arm.

>>14286492
tacky

>>14286485
Lefty

>>14286480
Are Invictas decent shitters for work?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTA6Y_hocpE
Looks like May is wearing a Pan-Europ.

>>14286560
Yea it is, little easier to see during the conversation street segment that ep.

>>14286543
Sure. Why not? Quartz models hover around $50 and range from tastefully conservative to attrocious monstrosities.

>Holy Trinity is PP, VC, and AP

Literally only Patek deserves to be there.

>>14286320
>What is the poor man's Speedy? It just looks so perfect.
So there's really nothing?

>>14286587
Switch out VC/AP with A. Lange and Urban Jürgensen.

>>14286591
If you don't mind quartz take a look at the Bulova moon watch. I don't personally own one though so can't say much about it.

>>14286602
Yeah it looks like this is one of those "gotta make it uglier because it's cheaper" cases. Fuck my life.

>>14286587
>trinity
>only one option should be there
Based brainlet anon

>>14286595
>A. Lange and Urban Jürgensen.
they haven't been operating continuously enough to merit inclusion into the Trinity.

>tfw my watch has been at Seiko repair HQ in Japan for 2 months now

GIVE ME BACK MY SHIT TOJO

>>14286657
Their quality is undeniably better than even Patek at this point.

>>14286665
I agree. Lots of brands can best Patek. But that doesn't change the fact that Patek's been at or near the top of the game continuously since its founding. That counts for something.

>>14286587
It seems like Vacheron is the only company that still makes small watches.

Their dress watches are 36mm.

Meanwhile Patek is pumping out 40mm Calatravas. Like wtf that's not a dress watch that's what you eat dinner on.

>>14286671
Watches under 38mm don't sell at all.

>>14286671
Cartier still makes Tanks in the traditional size.

But companies make what their customers want. You can never satisfy purists. Any company that stays in business for more than a few years realizes this.

#nipgang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L9iHDIjFpc

HAHAHAHAHAHA

>>14286857
What the fuck is sun and moon? It's not a moon phase, it's basically just a replacement for LOOKING OUT A FUCKING WINDOW.

Ben Franklin once invented a simple one-handed clock that gave observers the choice of picking one of three possible times it was displaying. His reasoning was that a normal person would have an idea of the approximate time within four hours.

So fuck that fake moon phase. Come on, Orient, I'm sure you can make a decent watch if you try, but this is a poor effort.

>>14286885
>What the fuck is sun and moon? It's not a moon phase, it's basically just a replacement for LOOKING OUT A FUCKING WINDOW.
You don't even own a submarine?

>>14286885
It's just a day/night indicator, not a fake moon phase. Though you do see chink watches with a dial cutout as if it were supposed to be a moonphase, but it's just a day/night indicator.

Anyone know of any specialists who work on Obrey's short of Obrey themselves?

>>14286885
it's a glorified 24 hour indicator
looks nice though

>>14286885
>Complaining about an aesthetic function in fashion board

By this logic we don’t need most complications that people put on watches yet people like them anyway

>>14286892
Who needs a day/night indicator?

It's bright out and I'm at work, it must be day time.
Now it's dark and I'm sleepy, it must be night.

>>14286895
>it's a glorified 24 hour indicator
yes
>looks nice though
no, it looks like boiled, salt-cured ass

>>14286897
I mean I find it pretty useless myself. I guess if you're first setting the watch it's good to know so you don't get the date switching at noon.

Anyone know of any specialists that work on Obrey's? nobody wants to touch this thing.

>>14286171
underrated post

>>14286173
I wish it was socially acceptable to wear this while poor.

>>14286903
keep asking around, someone's bound to give it a go.

>>14286907
I popped the caseback off because I was curious and the entire movement seems to be glued to the backplate.

>>14286903
is modern obrey any good?

>>14286331
Leather on a dive watch

>>14286911
I mean from the limited knowledge I have about them, most of the cost seems to go into the solid silver case. Most Obrey's are quartz. So I suppose if you want to flex a "real" fashion watch it's cool.

>>14286223
Interesting. The automatic winding on my Explorer doesn't seem to be working well, but it keeps perfect time and lasts a full two days if I handwind it so I'm kind of on the fence about sending it out.

>>14286294

>>14286925
The radial brushed case dynamics like that are pretty nice.

>>14286433
Nice watch, 40s or 50s?

>>14286959
It's incredible how you can immediately see the price brackets.

>>14286972
Yeah, it's easy. The brand names are right there on the dials. Nothing incredible about it.

recommend me a dress watch that's

-thin
-has no day/date/daydate
-reasonably waterproof (at least ~30m)

preferably vintage for budgetary reasons

>>14286976
doesn't have to be a dress watch in the strictest of terms just something that wouldn't look out of place in somewhat formal situations

>>14286976
Vintage omega seamaster or constellation.

>>14286976
The Zenith Elite Automatic is a time-only dress watch at 39 x 9.45mm and is totally reasonably priced.

The next step up would be the Zenith Elite Ultra Thin at 40 x 8.3mm

>>14286979
Bambino

>>14286897
The main use I can see for it is knowing whether the watch is currently in AM or PM so that I can know whether I'm in the dangerous zone where the date is about to start turning.

Is it worth the extra $1k for a ceramic sub vs aluminum bezel?

>>14286991
It would be worth an extra $1k to not get the ugly ceramic over aluminum. Luckily aluminum is cheaper anyway.

>>14286959

For me? It's the 62MAS

This guy walks up to you and slaps your Rolex's ass

INTERIOR

Can a JLC reverso be considered a dress watch?

>>14287089
Yes.

>>14287067
What does the thing on top do?

>>14287148
It's the grill

>>14286307
w2c dat strap?

Talk me out of it.

>>14287209
There's no point in buying a sub-Speedy chrono.

>>14287211
Except it looks better

>>14287212
Looks like a clock dude. And the cut off 6 and 9...

Anyway you can always get a nice looking IWC.

>>14287209
>$530
>for something that looks worse than a timex waterbury

>>14287212
>eaten numerals

definitely does not look better

>>14287212
It barely look better than a pile of literal dogshit.

Is this what perfection looks like?

>he doesn't own a watch with an Ameriquartz movement

commies

how do i change a watch battery without fucking up the water resistance? my casio duro died

>>14287304
Bin it.

>>14287307
'no'

I just found a perfect Speedy replacement, but the guy in the thread said that you can't replace the strap because the middle part of the last link is part of the watch itself, so you can't put anything except the original strap on it.

Fuck everything. Is there a watch that looks exactly like this with no strap shenanigans?

>>14287311

>>14287321
This feels like a thinly veiled attempt to get me to post this again

>>14287334
Does it have a sub-second hand? Can't tell what the left one is supposed to be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qszUeL4N5Xo&feature=youtu.be&t=8s

Check this one, it has a smooth spinning one with 1/20ths on top, I'd really like something like that too.

But... the bezel isn't even black.

>>14287346
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elI_ZQffjbc

Holy shit look at this one with 1/100 go.

>>14287349
>NINE hands
wew

>>14287410
>>14287349
>>14287346
>>14287334
I just realized that the Bulova Moon watch is actually only 1/20sec despite being high frequency quartz, how come?

...does Speedy even have 1/100?

>>14286280
I would love this with the 12 instead.

>>14286377
I had no clue either and i spent a bit of time on watches. No worries, there are many models and nobody knows them. And those who demand it are just losers, trying to compensate for something.

The image search (click the triangle) said that it's a waltham a11, a WWII watch. Would not buy it if you are on a budget. Prices on vintage watches can be inflated and servicing might be a bitch. Be it just paying for rare parts or waiting for parts to be found by your watchmaker.
But i guess that this thing will be simple and solid built.

>>14287089
Yes, although it's technically a sports watch as it was developed for polo players.

>>14286074
my reverso tribute duo

>>14287471
>...does Speedy even have 1/100?
Anyone? Because if it doesn't I'm going to try to get something that does instead.

>>14286954
Can you imagine having 4 watches (some higher end) that all look basically the same... I've got one diver and would be very apprehensive about adding another until my collection was fleshed out with a chrono, digital, flieger, dress etc

>>14287632
>Can you imagine having 4 watches (some higher end) that all look basically the same
Yes actually. I want: a) an expensive field version of Speedy, b) a cheap field version of Speedy to wear /out/doors, c) a cheap version of Speedy to wear everyday, d) Speedy itself. Diver Speedy for the beach would be good too.

>>14286991
No. Aluminum looks much better. Save your money and get a better watch.

Should I save up for a vintage Air-King so I could LARP as old money?

I have been to a Rolex AD, trying on a couple of watchers (the first! Rolex i have seen/felt AFK in my life) it came down to a couple (you could buy) But I know it was not even all models of the range, and I could not make up my mind on the two. So ended up saying... I can’t decide, I have to come back. Boy! that changes my experience, the AD lady was pissed! Almost trying to bully me into buying it, not very low-key calling me cheap/poor... After that I seriously considered if! I even wanted a Rolex... :(

>>14287658
At least get a linen dial 1601.

>>14287663
You don't get it, do you? I'm poor.

>>14287665
Then get somethng nice that isn't an air king.

>>14287658
Air-Kings were never old money. DateJust.

Why do watch brands rarely make salmon dials? Why is it treated as special?

>>14287735
limited market

>>14287735
IMAGINE
HAHAHAHAH
IMAGINE
IF YOU WERE CALLED SAM SALAMI
AND YOU HAD A FRIEND CALLED SRI SRI RAMAYANA SWAMI PRABHUBADA MAHABHARATA RABINDRANATAGORE
AYYLMAO
AND YOU BOUGHT A
HHAHAHA
YOU BOUGHT A SALMON DIAL
AND THEN YOUR FRIEND ASKS YOU
IS THAT SALMON SAM
NO I AM SALAMI SAM
BUT IS IT SALMON???
IT IS SALAMI SWAMI!!!

Is it just me or does Federico do the most pointless videos in the watch world? They literally never contain any useful information. He just shows pictures of watches and has very little insight to share.

>>14287762
IMAGINE
AHAHAHHAHA
IMAGINE
IF YOU WERE CALLED FEDERICO

IMAGINE
HAHAHAHAH
IMAGINE
IF YOU WORKED AT 3 MORE RIVERSIDE LONDON
AS AN INTERN
AYYLMAO
AND YOU BOUGHT A FAKE TUDOR
HHAHAHA
AND THEN YOU POST IT ONLINE AND CLAIM
HAHAHAHAH
CLAIM YOU MAKE 200K A YEAR
HAHAHA

>>14287565
Thanks anon :)

>>14287632
>Can you imagine having
as much gay as you have?
no

>>14286966

50's I think.

>>14286959
One of the most boring collections of all time

Who /sovietchronograph/ here?

>>14287917
Aren't you a special snowflake

>>14287917
Not bad, except you probably also wear a fedora.

Is the Orient Mako XL a decent starter poorfag watch?

>>14287917
I use arch linux, wear the f-91w and use a trench coat in winter and I'm still probably less autistic than you.

>>14288034
Metal braclets look like shit on cheap watches. I'd just grab a simple Timex with a canvas strap, so you won't look like you are trying to larp.

>>14288015
>>14288022
>>14288042
Why so much hate? What’s so fedora about this watch? Speedies should be too then

>>14288060
Are you really proud some fucking gook wore that watch?

>>14288066
Not really, but about the fact it was worn on space missions.

>>14288060
The speedy is like 5k it is far worse than that.
You need a chronograph? Buy a fucking CASIO, it is more legible and does what it does far better than this boomer crap.

>>14288069
Can't afford the already cheap Speedy cope. Look mom! It was in space too!11!!!!11!!

>>14288060
Weird. You'd think he'd have one of the various jap chronos.

>>14288072
>>14288079
>>14288066
>>14288042
>>14288022
>>14288015
Same poster, keep jerking to your autistic FW91, the ultimate boomer and autistic watch.

>>14288084
I fucking hate the FW91 bruv.

>>14288084
COPE

>>14287917
Not Soviet, still commie though.

>>14288072
>Soviet chronograph is cringe
based
>speedy is even more cringe
BASED!
>buy a casio
...

Speaking of space watches I heard that the crystal popped out of one guys speedmaster in space so he used a bulova backup watch

>>14287632

Theres no need to imagine anon. There are people on /wt/ who literally only own buy and wear shitty Amphibia or Bostok watches

>>14287873
Probably a radium lume, seems like it's in great condition for it's age.

>>14288082
He flew on the Soyuz with the Soviets and got that watch for the mission, that’s why.
Another cosmonaut chronograph, even more iconic, was the Strela. Is it also cringe to wear one of these according to /wt/?

>>14288098
That's a beautiful watch.

>>14288113
I'll keep that in mind if I ever go to space.

>>14288132
That one looks ok. The other russian chrono is kinda cringe it looks like a toy.

>>14288139
It's interesting though isn't it? For all the masturbating speedy fans do over the space connection, the speedy also hold the rare honor of being the only watch to FAIL in space.

>>14288060
Is this the creator of dragon ball?

>>14288137
You’re one of those guys that gets lost on a Timex dial.

>>14286234
Why? The face is not stuffed and design works with both casual and elegant outfits. It is quite nice in my opinion.

>>14287658
>Old money
My late grandfather was a poor southeast asian fisherman and even he had a rolex air king.

>>14288151
Timex also has nice watches. You are one of those guys who always wears inappropriately expensive watches to casual events like watching sports with friends or a dinner with mom.

>>14288143
Because only a handful of watches have ever been to space

>>14288200
>southeast asia
bootlegs and fake shit for days
>>14288205
The list of watches that went to space is surprisingly long actually.

If I want a $500 beater is there any better alternative to a Seiko prospex diver?

>>14286143
Definitely want a GMT Master-II with Pepsi bezel once I make enough

>>14288260
coke bezel is better

>>14286234
Well its fucking hideous for one

>>14288231

Citizen Eco Drive watches.

suggestions
>$1000AU
>dress
>metal
>16cm

>>14288321
A baby kangaroo dressed in a coat of mail

Anyone have a picture of a bronze watch after a few years? How bad is the corrision?

anyone know what watch is this?

>>14288377

>>14288433
Jesus Christ, that thing looks like it was fished out of the ocean.

>>14288451
Artificial aging. Panerai guys do it. Look it up.

>>14288377
Bronze watches are absolute dogshit. Its a fake fad invented by watchmakers to charge retards gold prices for a worthless metal.

>>14288451
It probably was

>>14288697
It's not. Faux patina, vinegar and some other substance

Can anyone recommend a nice watch for a poorfag like me? Budget is like 1,5k usd.

Preferably easy to match with outfits and I'd like someone that's interested and has higher end watches react positively when they see me with my choice of poorfag watch.

>>14288734
F-91W
or 150 F-91Ws

Is any of this entry level shit good or not?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvKtZa8PiWA

>>14288734
The problem is that unless it's something like a $10 Casio, anyone who has money will understand that you're poor as fuck and can't afford a real watch so you had to compromise. It automatically puts you into a submissive position, it's better not to wear a watch at all or just wear a $10 shitter and pretend not to be interested in watches.

>>14288706
>>14288459
Why? Why would you ruin a perfectly fine watch?

Any similar looking watch for less than $10k?

>>14288734
Don't buy a $1000 watch.
Buy a comfy $100 Timex, and save until you can afford a real luxury watch. $1k watches scream compromise, poor taste, and middle management. The people you want to respect you the most will literally make jokes about your shitty watch behind your back. While if you see someone with a $100 watch on, you think "This guy isnt rich yet, but at least he is smart with his money and secure in his image."

>>14288774
Exactly this. Remember: every sub-Rolex watch that you like has a more expensive equivalent that will actually get you respect.

Quick wristwatch check for all my fans.

How come you disgusting blue-collar pieces of shit can't afford premium chocolate?

>>14288816
Belgian chocolate sucks, you paki fuck.

>>14288816
Based tudorfag

>>14288137
Thanks, it really is. It's fantastic for the price.

>>14288824
Fuck off and die retard, each one of these chocolates cost more than you make in a week. This is the kind of luxury you get when you work hard and make 200K.

>>14288763
>panerai
>perfectly fine

>>14288816
Fuck off you paki cunt.

>>14287745
Based schizo

>>14288843
Nice meme but the average Panerai is superior in every way to everything else posted in these threads barring Rolex. Their design language is subjective but they do some amazing work and complications with their in-house movements and their finishing is really good. I get that it’s trendy in the watch community to hate on Panerai but the days of them stuffing ETAs into their watches has been over for a decade.

Copernic

I have this coming in the mail, but I don't like the strap. Should I put a canvas strap on it?

>>14288943
Forgot pic like a retard

>>14288896
it doesn't matter when they're ass ugly; they're a laughing stock for a reason

>>14288896
Good craftsmanship doesn't overcome shit aesthetics.

>>14288896
>their finishing is really good.
It sure is :^)

>>14288946
>>14288951
>arguing taste because you don’t want to get BTFO by someone who actually knows what they’re talking about >>14288952
Pretty weak bait

>>14287917

>>14289018
Is that what the people who bought the PAM318 for several kilobucks said? "oh haha it's just panerai baiting me with this finishing that's on par with a russian shitter."

>>14289018
I wish more watches had features on the back
the only proper place for a power reserve indicator IMO. Ruins spring drives for me.

>>14289021
Nice watch anon.

Any anons here got the Raketa big zero?

>>14289022
Are you trolling or just uninformed? The 318 was a very limited edition model released in 2011. Panerai has stayed mum on the matter but the community speculated that they accidentally sent out the wrong watches during production because their press pictures of a finished movement didn’t match up with what people received. Panerai offered to replace the movement for free. The kicker, of course, is that now the original models with the unfinished movement is worth more than what people paid for it. Regardless, you’re arguing a production snafu from 8 years ago as a reason to discount a brand. It’s so mind numbing idiotic that I have to assume you not only didn’t know the actual story behind the 318, but are utterly ignorant to the modern brand as a whole. I won’t respond to you again since you’re either a bad troll or just a moron.

>>14289039
Thank you for blowing out one of the retards shutting up these threads

>>14289021
Nice but the fact its literally on your hand really triggers me.

>>14289039
Regardless of your apologetics, panerai shipped out and charged several thousand for a movement with dogshit for finishing. Panerai allowed that to happen.

My Casio AE-1200WH :-)

>>14287063
>>14287067
>>14287070
>>14287072
These retro watches are really cool

true swiss luxury

>>14287593
:) very very nice. gorgeous staple of any respectable collection.

>>14289035
yeah it's a nice watch just watch out for frankens

>>14289021
>>14288060
I really wish there was just a static sturmanskie/3133 chronograph you could always buy new with sapphire. It's either ducking with vintage which no one wants to do. Or its oversized and overpriced. Or it doesnt have sapphire OR the 3133 (which I know apparently no one can have now since its discontinued)

I know poljot.de has the strela at 40mm but it just looks kind of clunky and not worth it. The buran looks alright but its 500 for mineral crystal.

If they just straight up reissued the sturmanskie I'd get one , which they probably did at one point for way too much at like 600 pieces.

>>14289173
*fucking with vintage, autocorrect

>>14288896
>Defending the company that pulled the Brooklyn Bridge scandal.
lmoa

>>14289173
I’m the Sturmanskie guy, glad to see there’s at least someone that likes it too . I honestly prefer acrílico over sapphire when it comes to <1000€ watches since watches that use sapphire in that price range usually don’t have AR coating which ruins the visibility of the dial, which makes the watch completely worthless. And I’d rather have acrylic than mineral cristal, because the former can get easily polished while the other can’t. Also the acrylic is really clear and can be domed for a low price.
The 3133s are still being produced with remaining stock parts by Maktime, the current manufacturer of Poljot watches nowadays, hence why Poljot24.de sells new models like the Strela you mentioned. The Strela also comes in 38 size btw, but I don’t like it because it mixes Russian and English on the dial. Regarding the current Sturmanskie/Okean editions they look bad and are have different proportions (20mm strap instead of 18mm).

>>14289239
The Sturmanskie uses a modified version of the 3133 btw, that includes second hacking.

>>14289021
This actually looks really good, but it doesn't have 1/100 :(

>>14289021
that dial is too big for your wrist and also why are you wearing it so fucking close to your hand

>>14289239
Yeah I'm actually fine with acrylic too but none of them ever are, it's always hardened mineral which is baffling. The best looking one was the cirilic (dont know if I spelled that right) writing 40mm, one I mentioned in the last post but even that looked a little bit too big and didnt use a real 3133. Just looked at the 38mm and I get raising the price for a 3133, sapphire, but they are out of their minds. All of these feel like they just hit a randomizer for size/materials/price and are seeing what they can get. Russian chronograph is on my list but they are a pain trying to narrow it down. Even more confusing when you see shit the 1st Moscow watch factory chronos with sapphire, a 3133, normal price but then no one talks about it or has info (moscowtime sells them, kiruva 1MWF or some shit). Pic related is pretty close but it had to be mineral (and 500 for some reason). I know the maktime ones you are talking about, they all look gaudy/cheap as hell, no clue what they are doing.

>>14289330
Maktime ales all this watches since 2001 or so under the names of Poljot, Poljot International, Basilika, Sturmanskie, Buran, Maktime, etc. The ones with the models Maktime branding are quite rare and also ugly, from the early 2000s.

>>14286173
Is that yours or just a pic you stole from Insta or something? I've been thinking about getting one of those for a while.

>>14289021
fabulous

>>14289321
>it doesn't have 1/100
Right /wt/, so which watches actually do? I looked into it and not even Speedy does. Even Rolex Daytona only has 1/8.

>>14288734
Take a look at Ball. I've had one for a couple of years and really like it. They're really nicely finished for the money and the whole tritium thing is pretty cool. Most models use ETAs but they've got an in-house movement now too.

>>14289021
>Lexus
Shit taste.

>>14289173
>>14289330
Your best bet would probably looking on Russian sites.
Here are several Shturmanskiye 3133s with Sapphinerm but they're ugly: http://www.aviatortime.ru/shturmxron1.htm
I'd go with Strelas though. They are sexy.

Has anyone ever handled a Weiss? If he ever gets the 38mm to 100% American like he did with the 42mm I'll be realllly tempted. I like the sub dial, the logo is fine, wish the numerals were blocky art decor but they are fine. Only thing that would kill me is the "Los Angeles, CA" . Would prefer it to say USA or something, still American but idk if I wanna rep that city

>>14289572
Cant read slav, I agree with you I just cant justify the 7-800 for the 38mm one (I'm not scared of 40 but the lug to lugs would make it look like shit unless I used a nato). That and it is true they dont even ar coat when it is sapphire. Maybe there is reputable forum guy I should dig for that just restores and sells old ones, cant get price gouged more than I am for new ones

>>14286074

>>14289573
im in the same boat. i really like his watches the the LA on the dial kills the watch for me

>>14289775
im not sure if youre making fun of the watches/owners, but i enjoyed the one you did on my seamaster last thread. keep at it anon

>>14289775
Those doodles are awesome. I enjoyed the one you did on my L5100 Speedy.

>>14289035
I don't wear it too often but yeah

>>14289850
Dammit
Whatever just turn your head

>>14289850
>>14289852

Got mine yesterday. Really expensive for a basic quartz but it wears really well. Pic is not mine though.

>>14288098
Is that an actual Seagull make? Kanji worded dials are quite rare on the 1963.

>>14289573
>Doesn’t want to rep Los Angeles
>is OK to wear a brand called (((((Weiss)))))
Oi vei!

>>14289573
the los angeles, ca on the dial makes it look CHEAP.

moreover, there should be a 40mm version. THEN I would purchase one.

>>14289921
Where can I find old ass art deco styling that is extremely similar to pic related but on a new watch? If I'm better off buying vintage how should I go about it? I wouldn't know what is acceptable for an old one of these to run at, everyone lists "recently serviced" but I've been burned by that (on extremely cheap shit but still)

I know about the joseph bulova collection shown at baselword but imo it's a missed opportunity, the cases are horrid and I have no clue what the sizes are but probably oversized just looking at them. Hamilton makes some nice shit that is true to their roots but it's all past the era of this and more into the incredibles/mad men looking shit and not tomy gun/overcoat.

It's kind of insane no one is nailing these old aesthetics for new watches, it was a common look and it's distinct. Maybe a microbrand will eventually ape old shit like this, I've seen a few that do it for british shit of the same era.

>>14289921
>>14290042
Didn't mean to reply to you, but yeah you are right about weiss that kind of is a strike 2, nothing personal to him specifically. Maybe hamilton will do what bulova fucked up doing at some point in the future, if not from influence from them then maybe there will be some stupid movie during this time period and they'll reissue something for it

/wt/ COME ON THIS HAS TO EXIST

A nice Speedy-looking 1/100 chrono that isn't completely unavailable everywhere.

>>14290052
Do your own research faggot. We’re not here to spoon feed you.

a million field watches and venturas but none of this shit

>>14290060
Ref? I'm a sucker for applied arabic numerals.

>>14290060
Released a couple years ago.

>>14290068
Not as grand as I'd want it, actually pretty ugly. Which is probably good since it's a fucking patek

>>14290067
pulled from this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1941-HAMILTON-Endicot-Stunning-Silver-Dial-Serviced-Warranty/192885675071?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Dcabee19dcb4e439fad2504a6b4e923d8%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D233200509995%26itm%3D192885675071&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

The thing is, hamilton could make that in plated gold, actually size it up if they want without anyone bitching since watches from 30s/40s are fucking tiny. And then charge 4-700 because no one else is doing it , people would buy it.

>>14290073
>28.5mm diameter
Yea that is pretty tiny. Even if it were only 34mm I'd be okay with it, but that's too much.

>>14290059
I mean, I did my research, but I can't find shit that isn't quartz.

There's this for example:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkde5pp16_o

And it looks really good to me, but it's quartz so...

NEW

NEW NEW NEW

>>14284930
>>14284930
>>14284930

>>14290137
Lol no

>>14286074
Proper new thread:

>>14290147
>>14290147
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>>14286294
Over here buddy!

>>14290289
Pretty nice dial there, ref?

>>14290291
Thanks. It's a slate dial. 1970 ref 135.070

Can anyone tell me something about this watch, because i couldnt find anything about it. With something i mean is it good, production year etc.

>>14290349
They are pretty rare, especially that ref. The 103.455
They go for about 1200 to 2000.
How much you pay for it???

>>14290349
They are pretty rare.
Especially that ref. 101.345.
Go for about 1200 to 2000 on chrono24
How much you pay??

>>14290399
Ignore that one. Wrong ref. Lol

>>14288900
I really like the design of that watch. I'll buy one when I find the 33mm version in perfect condition

>>14290402
I got it for free

>>14290402
i could find anything about the price, can you make ss where you found the pricing on?

>>14290496
I think you're being trolled bro

>>14290536
Yeah that was my first thought

>>14289892
I think so yeah, I got it from Watch Unique in the Netherlands.

>>14289870
Fucking SICK. Please post a wrist shot. I fucking dig that aesthetic, curious about the quartz movement.

>>14290653
>aesthetic
It's the only reason to get the watch desu. Not that anon but I've been eyeing the model for a while now. Seiko uses a basic 7n01 quartz for that watch.

I'd like to buy a watch as a gift.
>it's for a young woman
>so wristlet size
>automatic or quartz
>around $500 budget
I don't know about any particular styles she'd like but she's an absolute normie, DW or Rolex, she probably wouldn't know the difference. I just want to buy her something that's not complete garbage, even if it's a bit wasted on her.

>>14290820
A simple Timex

Are there any affordable watches in this style?

>>14290830
None.

>>14290593
based

>>14290830
Probably not. That takes some specific engineering.

>>14290835
>>14291029
Not even quartz watches but with such a display?

>>14291045
No. Read up on what it took to create the Zeitwerk. Pretty laughable you think quartz can do it.

>>14291051
What, you'd need quartz, a microcontroller, and a few motors. No need for any of the advanced mechanics if you can use quartz.

>>14291069
So fucking easy! Go do it bud. You'd be rich.

>>14290820
Get that 34mm seiko presage red
There's an anon here who has it and loves it even though it's ladies kek

>>14290960
And redpilled?

>>14290820
As a normie, she won't recognise anything but a meme fashion branded thing. She might know the name Rolex, but that's outside your $$$ limit.
Find out what fashion brands she likes and wears, and follow suit. Most likely, she won't know the difference, as long as it's pretty and her friends recognize the branding.