/fa/ - Fashion

>yfw you realize you will NEVER afford a patek

Is he the most based watchtuber?

>>14371194
Affording it isn't even the problem unless you're talking very exclusive pieces. The point is actually someone selling you the watch at a retarded grey market mark-up.

>>14371198
>dresses like shit
>shitty interior design
>old

yep, he is like the perfect wacthfag

>>14371198
Caig "GOLD STUNNER" Shipp steps in

well there you go...

>>14371003

I wouldn’t call it a full hoax, I definitely think artificial scarcity is and will always be a tactic for luxury watches. I just think at this point it’s only a minority impact on the problem.

Think of the typical situation where a first time buyer comes in looking for a steel stunner and gets told the list is closed unless they buy other watches for $10k+ aggregate value. Most people aren’t in a position to spend $10k+ on a watch just to get the opportunity to buy another $10k watch. So either the dealer is completely retarded and irrational turning away all these buyers and sales, or the issue lies further up the value chain (the brands).

I spend a fair amount of time talking with my local dealer and have visited dealers globally looking for pieces. I’m also a relatively VIP buyer with my local dealer ($20-40k annual spend) and I’m still sitting on a long waiting list for a lot of popular models. If it truly was an AD issue I should in theory be able to get these models if not at my dealer, but another one that’s looking to pump sales, but it just doesn’t happen.

Long way of saying I think the brand production is the primary issue here.

>>14371323
It's simpler than you're making it my dude.

Rolex aren't going to dump money into new facilities and shit to ramp up production just to fulfil a temporarily high level of demand. Two years feels like forever if you want a watch but in terms of supply chain it's nothing.

>>14371336
Oh I totally agree with you, it’s not an easily solved problem. The reason it’s so bad (a lot of popular model waiting lists are 5-7+ years at this point) is simply because the brands aren’t willing to dump a bunch of investment into demand that will maybe sit stagnant in a recession. They’re happy selling a constant stream every year and building a long-term backlog that’ll make their revenue more visible and recurring.

I’m just saying people seem to fault the ADs far more than they deserve and my response was trying to justify that

>>14371323
Would you mind posting you're collection (or parts of it)? Sounds godly

Alright, look. The watchmaking industry is in a tight spot. In the states, there were three SAWTA/WOSTEP schools until last year. Due to low attendance, one of the schools closed. So now there's two left. The new class of students at the Seattle school came into our shop for a tour today - and there's only five students...

This is a program that is sponsored and funded by Rolex because they can't find enough people the the states to work on their watches. If more young people don't start training to become watchmakers, we're gonna lose the watchmaking industry in America. That means sending your mechanical watch to Switzerland every seven-ten years for service.

not to mention - the class was five white dudes, we need more diversity...

>>14371414
Sounds cool but it probably pays like shit

>>14371194
Work hard and your dreams can come true

>>14371260
Can you say STUNNER?

>>14371445
yeah, it's a comfortable income, but I'll never be able to afford my grail =\

wew

>>14371465
Hey comfortable is good man. More to life than that. What is working as a watchmaker like?

>>14371508
The watchmaker around here only complains about his customers.

Sounds like fun.

>>14371403
I’m not at home but here’s what I’m wearing now (I also haven’t been buying for too long so I’m still building the collection). I know it’s a “TT shitter” but its one of the very few TTs I’ve actually liked. Picking up a VC FiftySix soon and hopefully the new Batman by end of year

>>14371198
I'm an ArchieLuxury man myself

Aesthetics wise Tudor > Rolex
Now that Tudor is making good in-house movements with chronometer ratings and their bracelet technology is advancing like it is, there's really no reason to get a Rolex for the price, deal with waiting lists and all that bullshit, when all you're buying is the name like a nigger.

>>14371511
I'm not that watchmaker, but yeah customers suck sometimes. you can find shops where the watchmaker doesn't interact with customers.

the work is cool. if you're mechanically inclined, it's pretty relaxing. a good mix of routine labor vs problem solving. the main issues with the work is that you're tied to big cities (which I guess could be good for some people) and you're sitting all day.

it's fun work tho

Can we get a full list of brands that do madeup wait list bullshit?
Obviously Rolex, but who else?

>>14371608
Amazon. Those basterds never ship Prime what I want.

Hello /fa/
im a chef looking for a hard wearing decent looking watch that i can wear at work.
Im ideally looking for one under $400 and i would prefer a metal strap but i dont have any hard no's but my kitchen is pretty hot.

Many thanks
(Pic unrelated)

>>14371608
Please read some of the stuff I’ve written in this thread (>>14371323) and the prior one. It’s not entirely made up. As for who does it, basically every luxury brand (Patek, VC, AP, etc) has waitlists for the popular models. Function of demand outpacing production more than anything

>>14371525
I unironically like the CHAD-master (the II would've been better IMO). Also nice job on the FiftySix, now THAT'S a stunner.

>>14371622
Just order online from the grey market

>>14371611
My man, what else could it be if not the Citizen ProMaster.

>>14371632
And pay the ridiculous mark-up, it's fine if you have infinite money but it's obviously not a practical solution, is it Mr. Genius?

>>14371648
>wait two years for a fucking watch
>or pay 1k more to get it right now
Hmmmm

>>14371653
>1k more
LMAOOOOOOOO @ur lyfe kid, how old are you?

>>14371632
I don’t see the value in paying 2x retail for some models just to skip a year or two of waiting, Ive got plenty to buy in the interim to keep me happy. Besides, the more I buy with my AD the faster I get access to popular models anyway

>>14371626
I’m not a huge fan of the II personally. Why do you like it? I settled for the FiftySix self-winding, debated it for a while because of the movement quality but the design and finishing ultimately won me over

Some days only a speedy will do

This is my favorite watch at the moment and I really like the white dial. I'm not a fan of bracelets though and will definitely get it in a leather strap.
What's the best color that you think would go well with this? Black? Brown? Alligator? Calf?

Hi wt I'm a professionally trained high class professional. I can't wear Seiko or Rolex as they're for college kids, please give me a $200k+ watch for professionals such as myself.
Best regards,
Joe

>>14371684
Oops. Here's the pic

>>14371682
I have a very particular (some may say bad and maybe they are right) taste, I like because it's peculiar, it's different. For the same reason I like the rainbow daytona, it's so weird but good at the same time.
Absolutely patrician choice on the self-winding, looks very strong I love it. You sound like you have exceptional taste and aren't afraid to get what you want. Mirin' your life and attitude bro.

>>14371611
Silly puppy. Chefs don’t wear watches.

>>14371687
Croc grain calf, but proper leather. It's the best possible choice.

>>14371323
Where do you get the money to buy watches lad?
What do you do for a living?

shit thread

>>14371698
I knew I was gonna get this response

>>14371643
+1 great watch and has much better dimensions than alot of the seiko divers, BUT the bracelet sucks and there are no true aftermarket options (like strapcode)

so YMMV

>>14371709
nice pic lmao, saved
>>14371710
Yeah, I think I'm bringing this back.

>>14371194
>yfw you realize you will NEVER afford a MEN'S patek

Women's pateks cost less than a Tudor. You know what you need to do, anon

>>14371704
They're highly trained professionals who get paid tips from clients when those notice they're wearing a high end watch to a meeting.

>>14371194
And I couldn't care less

>>14371716
>become a trap just to buy a patek

this seems truly retarded, though.

saw this 2 threads ago

i want it bad

>>14371653
Unless you're a nu-money faggot you probably got wealthy enough to afford a Rolex by having financial sense, that same financial sense means you won't be retarded enough to pay a 25%+ markup on something you don't actually need.

>>14371690
Thanks, friend. John Mayer is a fan of the rainbow daytona and he sure knows his watches, you’re in good company

>>14371704
Don’t want to give away too much but I’m in financial services, I make enough to afford a few watches every year

>>14371748
You're a Russian, aren't you?

>>14371686
Might want to opt for a Vostok Amphibia, they're well respected haute horology pieces and are sure to catch the eye of others who work in professional services.

>>14371760
blyat

What's the point in buying a watch winder if I have a washing machine?

>>14371770
You only do laundry at most once a week, and the watch will stop before then.

>>14371770
A sybian works too

>>14371786
That's nonsense, I do laundry every 2 days, sometimes daily.

>>14371770
Watch winders are bullshit though.

>>14371787
I wanted to buy an SKX but damn I might buy one of those instead with a prostate-massager tip.

>>14371194
you are supposed to inherit your dad's

New Teddy, guys!
https://youtu.be/z1kp8ka64Q0

>>14371874
Teddy, how many times do we have to tell you this. We don't care. We don't want to watch your videos unless your gf is in them.
We'll only click your link and give you views if you post her underwear, bras and high heels in this thread. Otherwise, fuck off!

Should you watch cost more than your car?

I drive an old car.

>>14371687
a honey tan leather works very well, but generally, anything you put on will be acceptable with that.

>>14371611
look at the seikoprospex samurai/turtle/tunas with 4r35 movements

>ADJUSTED FIVE POSITIONS

why do watches feel compelled to tell me this?

>>14371874
Teddy, make videos with your girlfriend only.

>>14371878
Will you please watch my videos and like and subscribe now?

>>14371913
They feel the need to, but i agree it is pretty stupid having the full seal of geneva including the Cosc chronometre part.

>>14371913
watchmaker here
gravity - a movement runs differently depending on how it is positioned (like its sideways while on your wrist).. those watches are adjusted to that to keep time better when worn, displayed etc

>>14371993
How would you even adjust the movement to different positions? If it was fast in one position & slow in another, wouldn't correcting one of those just exaggerate the other? Or is it just averaging out those positions?

>>14372000
it‘s more like a averaging out since there will always be like 2-3 seconds it will be off. Tbh we are still talking about a mechnical wristwatch - so nothing tooo precise

>>14371913
why does that watch movement have an iron cross in it?

>>14372017
nazi watch

>>14372017
yeah it‘s called the german iron cross
educate yourself goddamnit!

>>14371913
>five (5) positions

Kek they're our guys

Casio sandwich. Still waiting for my green sub.

Casio f201 or mq24? Which cheap beater watch to get? I don't want an f91

qwik wist watch check phuckers

today I'm wearing a

IWC schffff hausen

>>14372342
ew

>>14372289
Love the rose GMT. What's next after the Hulk?

Is the pontiff right? We talked about this earlier.
https://youtu.be/1TIwFc-yMoA

>>14372342
I'm not sure I could pull that watch off on me but you wear it well

>>14372466
To some extent, wouldn't be surprising to see struggling dealers or the more questionable ones doing some sketchy shit to drum up more profit. I would have a hard time seeing this from a reputable dealer as Rolex is doing some policing (e.g., buying back grey market watches to trace serial numbers) and they'd cut off a dealer doing shady stuff, which then runs the risk of the dealer losing other reputable brands. Not really worth the risk if you're already an established, successful business

>>14371323
>$20-40k annual spend
>I’m also a relatively VIP buyer

thats a pittance for your actual AD VIP. Who do you think is buying all the PM Daytonas?

>I’m still sitting on a long waiting list
Buy more PM Daytonas

>>14372506
Very tasteful comment. I second it

>>14372558
That's because I'm a trip who accidentally didn't use it, now you know

>>14372506
>>14372558

Thanks bud, my wife think it looks good with business casual but I wear it when I'm working on the yard too. Have a nice night.

-joe

Best diver for small wrists?

>>14372607

SKX013

>>14371687
I have the 556i, I'd definitely recommend the H-link bracelet over the fine link, even if you don't plan on wearing it much

>>14372607

Three day weekend for me guys and girls, so I hope you don't mind me celebrating early with a few tokes. Hope you've all had a good week so far, keep safe and enjoy your (soon to be) Friday night.

>>14372614
>a few tokes
Drug addicts should be shot in the head.

>>14372607
Tudor Black Bay 58
Don't waste $300 on a piece of shit 7s26 soiko like the skx013

>>14372613

Get your faux vintage gay reddit shit out of here.

>>14372616
I would never. I was thinking Tudor or a little more price range.

Has anyone tried the omega PO 39.5mm? is it still too big?

>>14372607
date or no date?

>>14372625
I like a date. But if you have a particularly nice no-date I'll still like to see it

>>14372631
last question, give me a budget. I've got several pieces in mind but I really want to narrow it down to one so you can concentrate on acquiring it.

>>14372633
2k-6k USD. Not a hard budget on the upper end but anything more and I'll need to justify it more

>>14372621
You need to try it on in person, only way you'll really know. Plenty of stores where you can try watches on

>>14372638
I'll tell you what I did, and I'm a guy with 6.75in wrists. I saved up and bought a 4 digit Sub date. However, I think in today's diverse watch buyers market I'd be dishonest to you by not offering an alternative to what's often called a cliche. My second pick would be a Halios Seaforth Gen II Abyss Blue with Date. Probably the second best watch I've ever owned, and cool as all hell at a reasonable used $800 depending on condition. If you see one on sale with the Ginault Oyster bracelet I'd advise you snatch it up right away.

>>14372648
My wrists are still smaller (16.25cm). I haven't yet tried on a sub but there is a Rolex dealer a block away, I've just always discounted >rowlecks because family and friends have been sending them in constantly for adjustment. And I'm just a little hesitant because they're not prevalent in my field.

I like the one you posted, but am also cautious as I've never heard of the brand before. I'll look into it though, thanks!

>>14372642
>>14372648
My ideal watch is the 38mm bathyscaphe but there's nobody stocking one to try on in Chicago somehow and I'm not about to buy one on faith.

>>14372651
If I were in your shoes, I'd try and look into a second hand sub. you can get some really nice examples with a full box and papers set for around 6-8K. You'll get a watch that will appreciate in value (not that watches are an investment, but if you get cold feet you'll make your money back) and arrive at your door much quicker than a brand new one from a dealer. They wear very thin and flat on the wrist so that's also a bonus for a near-wristlet like me. I've had no adjustment issues with mine and i've had it for 3 years, but like anything mechanical you must service them at a regular interval.

The Seaforth is by Halios, which is owned and operated by Jason Lim who lives in Toronto. They're a boutique watch microbrand (hate that word) that specializes in rugged pieces. They've become a little popular lately so there may be a waiting list, but good examples always pop up second hand online. I've owned two so far and I think the price to quality ratio is fair. The newer models use an ETA movement, and the cases and other parts are sourced form vendors, so be aware that it's not as handcrafted or higher end. I find that part of the appeal though, again price to quality. Good luck in your hunt!

>>14372654
>38mm bathyscaphe
what's the smallest watch you've ever owned?

>>14372657
Thanks! I appreciate it.

>>14372658
I've owned some Russian shitters that feel like 34mm or smaller. My daily field watch now is 41mm but wears extremely small and is on a NATO

>>14372661
>I've owned some Russian shitters that feel like 34mm or smaller. My daily field watch now is 41mm but wears extremely small and is on a NATO

gotcha. I've got wrists on the smaller side, but even on me a 38mm watch feels too small. The practicality of a larger dial is it's of course easier to see, so it's not just a matter of preference. I think 40mm is the absolute sweet spot for a watch.

picked up an snk809 out of curiosity, never owned such a cheap auto before but i love it, sitting flat its about -5 seconds a day which is far better than i expected for a $70 watch
what are some other comfy small (36mm-ish) watches? my normal day to day watch is a TSAR medium

>>14372668
I'm only asking because I tried on some 41/42mms recently and there was some overhang, despite being decently buff otherwise. I might just reach the point where I say fuck it and buy it as long as it's not a 45mm Panerai

>>14372678
which ones did you try? I've tried some 40mm pieces with 50mm lug end to lug end and they're massive. the ideal proportion would be a 46-48mm length for those.

>>14372680
I tried a speedy which is strange since the lug to lug isnt that big, but it was on a bracelet which adds a bit. Some other omegas as well with the same feeling. IWC pilot chrono was massive but that's because it's as thick as a brick.

>>14372676
Go vintage.

>>14372685
yeah, sadly all examples of chunky monkeys. I owned a speedy at one point and the thing was massive on my wrist, thick lugs almost made it look comical after a while.

>>14372693
if you dont mind me asking what is your daily wear

I did like the mark xviii heritage but I dont know how I feel about no display back and >ETA at that price

>>14372414
It's my poor lighting, just a BLNR.

The list is long. Pepsi is top of my list but SA said I'd have to wait a while and she'll try a Hulk first.

Then way down the road I want to add a JLC Master geographic, Omega plo prof or Apollo 8 ceramic.

>>14372699
Would never have guessed that's a BLNR...

JLCs are gorgeous (I love my MUT Moon), would totally recommend the brand

>>14372695
I wear a 4 digit sub. I have a 34mm Oyster Perpetual that was my father's but it's so small I don't wear it anymore. I actually wish it were bigger.

>>14372676
>SNK
>keeping time

Stop lying you fucking piece of shit.

>>14372716
luck of the draw maybe? the last seiko i owned cost 4x as much and was gaining 20 seconds a day before i got it regulated

>>14372695
sorry I didn't answer your comment about the MK XVIII. I can live without the display back, but the ETA aspect will always be sticking out like a sore thumb for me. I had a Black Bay ETA Rose dial that I got rid of for the same reason. No, I don't regret it because I sold it when the watch was still fairly hard to get and made a decent amount off of it.

>>14372721
Don't the new pilots watches have in- house movements?

>>14372725
haven't been keeping up with IWC to be honest. I've stopped buying new stuff for a while, my last new piece was almost two years ago. I try to avoid the usual sites and YT channels so I don't get the itis again, and I just come here for the lulz and the chats. The discussion about Rolex AD's recently was pretty good.

>>14371178
FUCK TUDORFAG

IN OTHER NEWS TGV IS GETTING ENLIGHTENED
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiQSYM_6-es

>>14372768
maybe i'm not squaring the circle here, but hasn't The Ghastly always been slinging shitters?

In all honesty, I think the guy gets too much grief. You have someone that isn't trying to hop onto the current YT bandwagon of spastics, and went for a more refined persona. Yeah it's a little over the top but he's never come off as a complete dickhead to me. Then again I enjoy the odd Paul Pluta video so maybe my standards are low.

>>14372781
Yes he always has from squale to steinhart he has even gotten his own FishyPussy diver with a disgusting blue dial, but even his current tastes are basically what Archie has said all along

>>14372607
consider a TSAR like >>14372676
their smallest diver is 36mm

>>14372837
no the guy who asked the question, but i've tried the 40mm TSAR's and they appear massive from a straight on view. That rehaut IRL is like looking into a tube thats wide at the end.

>>14372621
Don't listen to these retards. You'd be a laughing stock if you ever bought and wore a Tudor.

>>14372888
I was initially going to disagree with you, but to be fair to a certain extent you have a point. I think the recent batch of Tudor releases (BB58, GMT, Pelagos LHD, etc) are their highest points for the brand since they used to use Rolex cases and parts. I do believe if the trend continues and they follow the trajectory they could be in a position to outclass Omega within our lifetimes.

But yeah, prior to that they were utter dogshit for many decades. Still, you get a relatively inexpensive watch with in house movement, stellar warranty and good pedigree and that's becoming increasingly rare nowadays. If i had the funds for a second expensive watch I'd get a BB58 or GMT in a heartbeat.

>>14372699
SA?

>>14372888
noone is going to laugh at you for having a tudor however, a tudor is not a rolex and once you hear it enough, a tudor will never do

>>14372898
>>14372919
Wellthereyougo
(Get a Grand Seiko instead)

>>14372937
thats a different world, i love grand seikos but IT ALWAYS GOES BACK TO ROLEX ALWAYS

>>14372676
Just save your money for a 36mm explorer one

>>14372937
Grand Seikos are like the Lexus LFA. Great engineering, probably better than european, but by god are they just so mind NUMBINGLY BORING.

Honestly that's what it's all about really. You're spending a fuckton on what's essentially a male bauble, might as well get the whole pomp and pageantry dog and pony show for your money, along with the widespread recognition that comes along with the brand. There's a reason marketing is so successful with these purchases, emotion is such a critical fuel to the mixture. If you want to really see childish old men go to RF, old saggy skin motherfuckers starting threads where they feel the need to remind Tudor owners that even though they're buying something machined by Rolex owned equipment, getting an in house movement that benefited from Rolex's research, and the same Q&A and product life cycle support as a Rolex, you are in no certain terms a ROLEX owner because you don't have one. Bear in mind this is the same crowd that spends 60-70k at an AD for the privilege of owning a PM Daytona

>>14372949
i'd take a snowflake over most rolex oyster perpetuals and low end steel sports

>>14372950
I'd take a BB58 over a new OP or DJ any day of the week.

>>14372957
different genre bro

Remember this?
https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/m333970627
In the end it sold for $5.6k. While likely not working and not even fixable. Take that "watches as investment" Swisscucks.

>>14372959
similar price points, bro.

newfag here

i dont get the tudor brand. they just look like rolex with "tudor" written on it. whats the deal?

>>14372966
That's exactly what they are. It's a poor man's Rolex.

>>14372964
idk why you spend the money for a bb58 when the traditional bb diver can be found for 2,200 without the bracelet

>>14372968
idk, why would tudor bother making a bb58 when the traditional bb diver already exists? it's almost as if there's a demand for smaller sized watches.

>>14372971
manlets who dont want shitters but cant afford rolex

>>14372973
I own two Rolex watches, and I still want a BB58. what now?

>>14372975
buy it then? whats your problem?

>>14372980
pissants like you who like to stir up trouble bit deny wrongdoing when confronted.

buying that 58 does sound like a good idea, i think i'll give the AD a ring tomorrow.

Wrist check

>>14372985
all this because i said i'd rather have a snowflake over the oyster perpetual and basic rolex SS watches, you have to talk about how buying the bb58 at the AD is such a good idea.... KEEP COPING

>>14372989
lol bro your reading comprehension sucks. no wonder kids today are braindead

>>14372992
go ring your dealer, and tell them that you had to defend the bb58 on a 4chan thread

>>14372960
Well, counting that it's a piece of history being the first quartz watch ever made and especially one that made the alpine kikes shit the bed i'd say it's a worthy display piece.

>>14372989
Wow what a unique opinion! It's not like no one likes the basic Rolex models right? It's not like ADs force you to buy said basic models if you want the good ones, right?

>>14373033
nah you can buy a tudor bro, who wants a rolex amirite

>so assmad you cant have a rolex that you go on the internet to cry about it

Imagine being that pathetic lmao.

>>14373044
It's pathetic, isn't it?
Loving the cool discussion from the Rolex owners ITT

Just got my first nato strap in the mail. Feels like total crap. But I guess not all nato straps are the same quality. Oh well, I guess I'll wear it for a while just to see if I like nato straps. After a few minutes my impression is nato straps are dumb.

>>14372960
Lmao. Vintage Rolex dials - just brass discs with paint on them, fetch prices more than that. Heck, even vintage bezel inserts - pieces of anodised aluminum, are worth a couple of Grand Seikos alone. Can you remind me again when was the last time a Seiko fetched 17,8M in an auction?

>>14373072
well miehmt

Have a nice weekend, watch-chads.

>>14373266
fuck off with your fucking watch I see in every fucking thread, ugly piece of shit watch

You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about.

>>14373347
Elektronikas are meh-tier. Real Chads in late 1980s USSR were all about Montana.

>>14373327
Why are you in every fucking thread?

>>14373469
post the shitter on a shitter pic pls

>>14372985
this guy fucks

>going into a mallwatch store wearing haute horology, trying on some shitters, then leaving

>>14373503
What HH you wearing brother?

Good morning, /wt/

>>14373516

>>14373513
Vostok Amphibia.

>>14373519
i-is this a good or bad reaction

>>14373480
Here you go my man.

>>14373516
based and JLCpilled

God I wish the reverso were more casual. I'd buy it in a heartbeat but dont have a need for it now.

Good day metrosexuals.

tl;dr I inherited a watch from my grandfather and I can't find out what it is.
My dad suspects it is a watch that was given to him in the military during WW2.

If it isn't clear the front says

ASU
MARIN
AUTOMATIC

SWISS MADE

and the back is just

"Stainless steel back, waterproof, shockabsorber, antimagnetic, automatic"

No years, no dates.
It doesn't have a battery instead you shake it to charge it, it keeps time perfectly despite laying in a box for about 40 years.
I was thinking about actually using it, it needs a new strap obviously and the glass is cracked in a couple of places.

But I'm mostly interested in if there are any autists here who would know what watch this is.

>>14373516
GODDAM FUKKKINGGG BASEDDDDD

>>14373599
thank you brother

just got my first automatic, a contemporary orient star

since im a poorfag howd i do bois?

>>14373694
How much was it?

>>14373698
about 500$

>>14373701
Put it on a leather strap, those colareb ones if they haven't gone up in price due to that tgv autist

https://youtu.be/upAJE_XhT2Y

When fakes are this good what's the fucking point of buying the real one holy shit

>>14372949
Sounds like you know as little about watches as you do about cars. Painfully bad analogy.

>>14373516
TAKE A PICTURE IN FOCUS YOU DIRTY VICIOUS PHUCKER

>>14373766
I think it just got a bit mangled while re-sizing, will improve for next time :)

>>14373516
Fake.

>>14373715
Does that crown look good on leather tho? Was trying to cop something that looks classy and professional

>>14373760
sorry man, your 05 Lexus isn't cool anymore, and you really need to stop drinking and get back into shape. oh, don't forget to call the ex and talk to your son today, it's been a month since you spoke to him

>>14373751
>what's the fucking point of buying the real one holy shit
he addresses that as the last part of the video, though i guess if all you want is to impress strangers then i suppose you're right, there is no point

>>14373813
The point of buying a watch IS to impress strangers, though.

You buy a Rolex to get thott's to suck your dick.

>>14373792
Got it brand new from an AD, but I’m sure your “expertise” in watches from a mongolian basket-weaving forum is much more reputable

>>14373815
>i got it from an AD

Jomashop ain't an AD, senpai.

>>14373816
Maybe put in a bit more effort next time :)

>>14373816
do people really drop 10K+ at sites like Jomashop or even Amazon? fucking why?

>>14373839
I dropped 15k for a Cellini on Chrono24.

>>14373839
Free. Shipping.

>>14373839
What's wrong with it?

>>14373846
buying luxury watches really feels like something that should be done in person

>>14373851
Vacheron Constantin literally sells watches over the phone.

If the holy trinity can do it, anyone can do it.

>>14373861
>Consult our concierge
The guy with the mop?

>>14373861
There’s nothing inherently wrong with buying online / phone (other than slightly higher fraud / fake risk for marketplaces), but personally I find the in-person experience a lot of fun so it’s worth the trip. AD relationships can be valuable too if you’re a regular buyer

>>14373861
calling directory or using a brand's own website is different than going through a questionable third party

>>14373861
>konichiwa, Vacheron.
>Anon-desu.
>I'd like to wire you $25,000 for a watch.

Do you think Vacheron gives discounts if you call them?

>>14373663
>ASU
>MARIN
>AUTOMATIC

Seems like another Swiss brand that's lost to time, crack it open and show us the movement.

>>14373663
Cool piece. might want to get it looked at to see what the movement is and what restoration costs might be

Anyone else like this new Glashutte diver?

I like the look but the 40hr reserve, lack of display back and 8.5k euro price tag dont feel worth it to me. Might grab when the price drops though. Looks great on a NATO in pictures.

>>14373874
>Seems like another Swiss brand that's lost to time
That's some deep shit.

>>14373870
Do you think there’s a Vacheron dealer in every city?

>>14373879
Those numerals look retarded

>>14373879
Their stuff is stupidly overpriced for what they are. I'd be more interested if they were around the Oris pricerange.

New Seamaster or 38 mm AT?

I just can't pick which one to buy, thoughts?

>>14373879
>7 different fonts
Y

The current collection. There are a few pieces nobody else has. you decide whether that's a positive or a negative I don't care.

>>14373931
I like the bench. Is that fake wood?

>>14373931
What's your favorite watch brand, if I may ask?

>>14373938
>Is that fake wood?
Possibly. I didn't buy the table.
>>14373943
>What's your favorite watch brand, if I may ask?
Omega. They're a quality swiiss brand who would never use chinese parts. Oh wait they totally did that. Nevermind.

Just landed my first job as an assistant professor. What watch is appropriate for this profession?

>>14373965
do they make a watch with a dr pepper holder on the side?

>>14373967
>drinking soda

Sorry this website is 18+

>>14373879
Looks like a Vostok Amfibia homage.

>>14373994
dr pepper is the official beverage of professors and other intellectuals aka pepperians.

>>14373965
Unironically a seiko/orient

>>14374013
I would like one that's nicer than that. I already own a seiko and some Soviet ones

>>14374018
Seiko make watches from a few dollars to $400,000. "nicer than a seiko" is somewhat vague

>>14373943
Citizen

>>14374027
You know very well what the implication behind "seiko" is. Nobody who means grand seiko just types seiko. Plus why would you be implying the more expensive seiko pieces when you mention them with orient?

Lmao

https://www.wish.com/share/1605ejrnuq

Is Fp Journe a meme?

It seems like a massive joke.

>>14374053
The centigraph is cool

Is Omega a meme?

The Speedmaster seems like a massive joke.

Is it stupid to buy a rolex now? Better to wait a few years for the hype to possibly die down.

>>14372607
Mid-size Seamaster.

>>14374073
Are you high? What hype? It's a buyer's market for Rolexes.

Just walk into your local AD and do the following:
>As for the manager; don't deal with fucking sales "associates". Ask for the fucker who can make deals.
>Tell him (it's always a him) you want to make a deal now. You'll pay CASH for <ROLEX MODEL HERE>.
>Tell him you'll pay -20% off retail, or you WALK THE FUCK OUT.
>When they say, "No", insist that you can fucking fly to Hong Kong and get that price.
>Emphasize that you want to buy, and he wants to sell, and the only thing stopping us is his fucking stubbornness on the price.

BAM. New Rolex Daytona.

I have an 8.5" wrist. What's the smallest size I can get away with?

>>14374148
35mm

>>14374085
Please post your new Rolex Daytona as proof this works (hint: it doesn’t).

>>14374085
Yep, just give him a firm handshake and deals done.

>>14374085
>demand 20% off

d-does this work?

can I really save that much on a rolex?

>>14374219
Couldn’t tell you the exact % but you’ll only ever get a discount on a shitter that’s been sitting in stock for too long.

Try buying a steel stunner and they’ll shun you to the back of a 5+ year waitlist (if they even allow you on the list in the first place)

>>14374085
this is like the boomer dad "firm handshake" job advice, but for Rolex.

What are some other brands except Rolex and TAG Heuer that normies actually know and will be impressed by? I'm talking your random person on the street, not the "watch enthusiast" or "wallstreet CEO". And post your country.

>>14374229
Maaaaaybe Omega if they've watched Bond recently. Otherwise nothing. Don't buy a luxury watch for anyone but yourself. 99.9% of people don't care and won't notice.

>>14374085
but what if he unzips dick?

>>14374229
Depend on the country. In many european places Omega is quite known.

Also there are "lifestyle" brands that normies know and make decent watches, such as Bulgari or Montblanc.

Pic:
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/bulgari-octo-finissimo-automatique-review

>>14374219
That will definitely not work on a Rolex. Maybe you could get a couple % off some shit Cellini but they’d laugh you out of the store if you’re after a steel sportswatch.

>>14374073
The hype will never die down. It will only get worse from here

>>14374219
I bought a Rolex Oyster Perpetual at 20% off.

It was purple and a nearly a women's size, though.

>>14374254
I was thinking of this exact one, how do you like it?

>>14374242
Checks love PATEK and VACHERON.

If you wear a VACHERON you'll only attract 100% pure blooded ayran goddesses.

Friendly reminder that the wait list meme isn't real. Stop fucking spreading your lies. No one in their right mind would actually turn away someone with cash in hand for a product they have in stock. That's absolutely fucking retarded.

>>14374257
how much pussy would this watch get?

>>14373663
That is an incredibly good looker anon. The eBay marketplace is bristling with old watches like that, that are mostly frankenstines of spare parts,getting a fully original watch from that era is tough. So yes, keep it. Wear it. How many mm's wide are the lug bars?

Wear it for a day, see how well it keeps time. If it's gaining or losing thirty seconds that's pretty good.

The crystal isn't going to be replaceable simply because the parts aren't there. You could find an aftermarket one, but god only knows if it would ever fit.

The glass is gonna be acrylic, if it was merely scratched you could easily polish it yourself and get it looking like new, but a crack crystal, you're just gonna have to live with it

Regarding the brand, it's just one of those that have been lost to history, if a casual Google search doesn't find you anything, then that's all you'll ever know.

>>14374258
>product they have in stock
Except they don’t have it in stock, that’s the point...

Have you even spent any time interacting with dealers?

>>14374291
What do they have in stock then? If I got to the AD in my city what would they have?

>>14374299
Sub, Explorer, DJ

>>14374255
It's good.

>>14374299
Here’s what I usually see in the dealers I’ve visited (major US cities and internationally, mainly Asia):

Lots of DJs and Cellinis, decent amount of Perpetuals
A few Day-Dates (usually more of them in wealthier cities / regions)
A smattering of random less-desired or less accessible sports models (usually a Daytona / YM and always in PM or TT)
Rarely you’ll come across a steel stunner, but it’s usually a single model in the entire store. I haven’t seen even one in the half dozen or so dealers I’ve visited in the last few months

>>14374283
Like 2

Reminder if you go through an airport with a Rolex dealer they'll sell you whatever they have in stock. If there's a SS model and they have it they'll sell it to you. It's luck of the draw as to what they have in stock though

>going to dealers

Just use Chrono24 jesus christ guys.

You'll save money.

The only risk of being scammed is totally minor.

>>14373879
Consider pic related.

>>14374258
Go check WUS forums. A few months ago the waitlist for an AP 15202 was literally YEARS. It’s not a meme. They don’t have them in stock.

>>14373931
I 'almost' like the far left seiko.

>>14373931
Those penises are damn nice and I kinda like the bishop but rest is pretty trash.

>>14374326
>waitlist is YEARS
>C24, Joma, and every other greymarket site has tones in stock.

There isn't a real wait, you know that right...

>>14374338
Aren't those way over retail price?

>>14374338
I don’t think you understand how the industry works? Waitlist refers to ADs and new stock, for which the wait is indeed years. GM is largely re-sale and the price (usually 2x+ retail) reflects the scarcity of supply

>>14374325
I want to like this yema, but having to unscrew the crown to move the bezel is a quirk I can't deal with to be honest. I understand that's how the original was, but still.

>>14374347
>manufacturer cuts production to never meet demand

I bet you think diamonds are worth a lot too.

>>14374352
And how does your argument bear any relevance to what I said?

>>14374353
Its not that bad. The bezel only locks when you 'REALLY' tighten it, you can have it loose enough where the bezel twists with no problem, but the crown is still screwed down and secure and maintaining 30 atm. This is something I found only after I picked it up though.

Fun fact. The very early variants of the originals actually had red paint on the lock.

>>14374352
Can you just stop posting? Retard

>>14374376
Is the bezel bi-directional then? Still has detents right?

>>14374303
I thought about this purple since I'm just about to graduate from a purple school. I figure it's not versatile enough though.

>>14374397
Unlocked its just a very nice 120 click anti clockwise bezel. It's great to grip, comfortable, and has that vintage stink. I'll really pleased with it.

>>14374412
Pretty nice. To be honest if I wasn't set on getting a BB58 eventually I'd probably pick one up then.

>>14374347
>2x retail
Rarely and only if you're retarded enough to fall for it

>>14374426
People on /wt/ probably walk into ADs and pay ABOVE retail because they sales associate says, "Rolex...? Tskk man those are hard to come by. There's a waitlist for the piece... unless, of course, you're willing to pay."

>>14373931
>that """"collection""""
Might as well flush money down the toilet while the toilet shoots you a fresh turd in exchange

>>14374027
nicer than a seiko means nicer than that garbage brand pushed by poorfags and third worlders on the internet

>>14374487
>seiko
>bad

I weep for thee.

>>14373663
These watches weren't ever issued to the military, so it was a private purchase from your grandfather. I know that ASU is an acronym, but can't remember for what. He probably bought it in Europe someplace. Would be interesting to see the caseback and inside. It's not valuable, maybe 50-75 bucks on ebay.

>>14374493
>le hipster's first soiko

>>14371414
So it means the market is willing to buy expensive watches but not pay for up keep. If it paid well I'm sure there would be a lot of interest in the programs. It literally demonstrates the typical buyer of a high end watch does not want a precision timepiece, they want something to sit on the wrist and look good only. Function is unimportant. Strictly appearance only. And from the other side it means the manufacturers are not looking for people to maintain their products, they must sell fine without the support. And they do not promote the CW21 certified so the typical buyer just goes to any guy who says he can work on watches or never maintains them unless they have a issue of appearance. Also the hurdle to get into the profession is high time-wise for training and getting needed experience. There are trades with a better turn around to get income.

IT'S TIME FOR THE NEW BREAD PHUCKEROONEYS

THE PONTIFF HAS SPOKEN

>>14374532
>>14374532
>>14374532

AND DON'T FORGET TO USE DAGAZ WATCH FOR ALL YOUR SEIKO MODDING NEEDS

DAGAZ WATCH

>>14374283
I don't know, how good is it at pick up lines?

really want a kermit or a BLNR desu

fucking tired of these seiko shitters

Didn't these threads use to be on /g/?

>>14374749
Yes, blame the faggy mods for this.

>>14374750
I can guess the idiotic justifications. Well if nothing else, I finally have an excuse to visit /fa/.

>>14374303
You're actually a guy?