/fa/ - Fashion

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Fuck me, time is unforgiving

>>14374552
Basedko is the only choice.

Find a flaw.

You literally can't.

>>14374576
You’re right, I can’t. Only the most massive of plebs would shittalk VC.

>>14374576
It's not a Patek.

Ugly rotor.

Nazi Cross.

Croc grain.

>>14374576
Based and good taste.

>>14374585
How is Vacheron = Nazi but ALS isn't?

>>14374532
>that video

>>14374598
it's a /wt/ meme about the Maltese cross resembling the iron cross.

>>14374569
Time isn’t unforgiving, shitty diet and hygiene is.

>>14374569
So is an addiction to ladyboys and alcohol.

Happy friday guys and girls. We made it through another week, time to relax and enjoy the weekend. Hope you all have a great friday evening.

-BILL AKA "BILLY"-
Saigon 1969
1ST USMC ARMORED CORPS
"THE RATPACK"

>tried a pic related today
>one thousand dollars
>felt and looked like a complete shitter

Why do people buy this garbage? Why are Seikos so shilled considering how shit they are for the money?

>>14374655
Good to hear from you Bill, by the way Barbara is having a BBQ next weekend if you're coming.

>>14374658
RE The BBQ:
Would love to swing by for some grub and a cold one with an old bud. I'll have Lizzy make the potato salad that the kids loved from last time. I'm a' thinkin' a bringin' the new 1981 911 Targa that I picked up so you can hear her rip when that throttle opens. Best regards to the twins.

-BILLY

>>14374658
Because people want to make it seem better than what it is since it's a brand they can afford. The amount of people with 3-5 seikos that cost them 500+ a piece is just sad

>>14374645
It's a tired ass joke. Nevermind that neither the iron cross or maltese cross have to do with nazis.

>>14374685
you're upset about tired jokes? on this Filipino cruise-worker discussion forum? what else did you expect?

>>14374692
At least moving on to some other joke, is that really so much to ask?

>>14374696
I got one. what do you call poor braindead weeb faggots who pretend to be watch enthusiasts? seiko fans

>>14374699
I said move on, not recycle another shitty old joke.

>>14374701
This thread as a whole is the joke. Kill it now.

>>14374735
I can't even really argue that anon. At least there used to be discussions about movement technology a while ago.

>>14374739
You're telling me you're not enjoying the same 2 discussions EVERY SINGLE THREAD?
> seikos are for highschoolers/poorfags/weebs
> you bought a non-rolex luxury watch, hope you enjoy being laughed at by everyone

>>14374739
>>14374735
>>14374745

well, let's move on instead of reminiscing. Anybody got any fave microbrands?

>>14374735
and you decided to kill it with that hideous thing

>>14374745
Nuke all the snobs to be honest familia.
>>14374748
I do like my seaforth pretty well. The alternating brushed, polished & bead blasted finishing on the group b is pretty nice. My potato pic doesn't really show it off well though.

>>14374755
shitty thread deserves equally shitty watches

>>14374756
I was gonna mention this autdromo. I was planning on buying that green version, but I took too long and it sold out.

>>14374745
That never happens here, because patek, jlc etc aren't shit on
Cope harder soikofag

>>14374756
I desperately want to get my hands on a gen II Seaforth with abyss blue dial w/ date and sapphire dive bezel. I had the Gen 1 no date and it was amazing. Probably the one microbrand watch I really lust for after owning a bunch of them through the years.

>>14374762
You mean the night stage? The dial is neat, but the case/bracelet being all bead blasted isn't as interesting imo.

>>14374764
im more of a lorier man myself

>>14374768
yeah thats the one. I had forgotten that the case finishing was different, and I agree with it making the watch more boring

>>14374765
If I didn't already have one I'd get a grey nodate one like this. The abyss blue is pretty nice as well.

>>14374778
the grey no date is my second choice. I'm just such a sucker for divers with dates it's not even funny.

Have you seen the shots of the next gen of Halios watches coming out this year? The Fairwind looks good, but i'm oddly intrigued by the Universa.

>>14374783
and the Universa in all it's glory

>>14374783
Yea these new watches being under 40mm, with a bracelet, & using a sw200 is nice. I just wish he kept the unidirectional bezel for the fairwind.

What are some sub-Rolex brands that are respected and known by the normies? Sub-Rolex in price obviously, not quality.

i dont have wife yet

>>14374803
Omega, and that's pretty much it.

>>14374803
lorier hydra

>>14374791
I kind of like it. makes me think of some alternate universe where Rolex continued to innovate instead of shift toward luxury, and that's their version of a modern Explorer.

>>14374803
zenith el primero 1969, 38mm

>>14374832
>anon finally leaves his parents basement
>takes public transpo, stranger comments on his watch
>"nice lorier hydra bro!"
>top 10 list of things that never happened.png

>>14374838
i dont care i like it.

>>14374831
I already wrote in a previous thread how I did an experiment and 0/10 people knew Omega.
>>14374837
Same goes for Zenith.
>>14374832
Lol.

>>14374748

>>14374842
learn some reading comprehension you plebe. I wasn't insulting your taste, I was referring to the fact that you replied to a post with a Lorier Hydra. The post was asking for a watch that's respected and known by normies, and not sub rolex in quality. The watch you picked is none of those things, let's be perfectly honest.

>>14374846
sorry, I can't physically scour all of 4chan for every thread ever made. On that note, then I think it's safe to say that Rolex is in a league of it's own in terms of brand recognition, respect and quality. inb4 the inevitable shitposts because we all know that you can not like Rolex but still respect them.

>>14374848
yes it is a known brand that is always out of stock, where have you been.

>>14374532
dress,

>>14374854
imagine walking into a fine watch dealer and asking for a lorient hydra

>>14374777
people who cry about rolex and unironically would pay what these things cost

>>14374803
you want something cheaper than a rolex with brand recognition?

get a fucking casio/timex/seiko or spend a couple hundred on a fashion watch that a popular brand slapped their logo on

>>14374861
please read the whole post. he wants something that is rolex quality as well

>>14374857
oh hi mark got any news on that lorier i ordered, its been ten months

>>14374857
imagine walking into a fine watch dealer and not caring about what they would think

must be hard not being a man

>>14374862
No I meant, no brands that are more expensive but shittier quality than Rolex, of which I'm sure there are some.

But normies probably don't know them either anyway.

>>14374803
Breitling Superoceans

>>14374862
>he wants rolex quality
so not the lorier whatever the fuck it's called

finally got a look at this rich fucker's watch that regularly comes into the restaurant i work at, and he was wearing a fucking Timex. what the hell.

>>14374887
If you're rich you can wear anything "ironically", he has real watches in the safe.

>>14374863
hey alan, yes I talked to lorier, they're still sold out all over the place. so sorry maybe next month. however if you buy a timex and a seiko together I could put you next in line for the hydra.

>>14374864
ahh yes, you're THAT type of person. the person that likes to stroll everywhere in sweatpants and sandals, and is too cool to shower everyday. brushing your teeth? who would notice anyway? in other words the ideal lorient hydra consumer

>>14374911
yes theres no middle group. you either buy rolexes or youre a bum (or both if youre archieluxury)

>>14374532
Post watches with tasteful female companions

Is there any reason why Euros dont make divers with the crown at 4pm? Seems to be a Japanese thing.

>>14374990
what are you on about? Tudor were ahead of the game back in the day.

What are Rados automatics like?

I really want to get a skeleton style watch and they seem like a good option.

>>14374846
Depends on country. In Spain most people know Omega due to pop culture references.

Also as i said in previous thread, there are good watcjes feom brands like Bulgari or Montblanc.

>>14375002
Ok Swatch Group middle tier niche brand. Just like a Longines, but "weird".

should I?

>>14375040
If you really want.

>>14375040
$40 on amazon for a very similar looking version

>>14375045
link?

>>14375050
Oh jesus, I only saw over priced garbage--you could get those for dirt cheap not so long ago

>>14374791
why would a second time zone be unidirectional

>>14375058
thats the small 37mm one
I dont see this one for less than 120 on amazon

it's 42mm

>>14375061
There's also a standard minute bezel last I checked.

>>14375066
I am not very knowledgeable about watches, I just have a Seiko and a Casio, but can't you get a better watch for that money ? If pic >>14375066
and >>14375058 are built with the same glass, keep in mind that the glass is non scratch resistant at all.

>mfw people sometimes try to wind their quartz watches

>>14375040
do it anon
i own both that one in navy and the one mentioned by >>14375058, here's the size difference side by side

both run around -5 to -10 seconds slow a day, with the larger one keeping very slightly better time which is great for the price
if you're looking for a cheap beater auto they're awesome, dont let the retards in this thread convince you that seiko 5s are shit watches
i own more expensive watches, but i wear my snk809 at work more than any of my other watches and it's never failed me

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>>14374856
You are not John Wick.

>>14374532
>NATO straps
This meme is going to be ending at some point, right?

>>14375040
>$100
fuck no

>>14375321
Not with that attitude.
But Wick aside never heard of that brand. Is it good?

>>14375339
Meh. It's not good or bad. It's just another anonymous brand in a sea of brands. I don't believe they do any in-house movements, but sometimes they heavily modify ETA movements. That particular model (the Manero Autodate) is just slapping an off-the-shelf movement in a simple case.

>>14374532
Got a Speedy on my wrist right now.
1967, 321 calibre , and 1971 bracelet.

>>14375346
Good to know. Thank you.

>>14375323
No, natos are cheap and memes based on cheap things almost never die.

>>14374576
Look like a Valjeoux auto movement, slightly over embellished, not really anything special DESU.

>>14375347
Post pics.

Pic related my Omega.

>>14374832
No.
Rather buy a 2nd hand Tissot before you wear a "WTF democratising quality, made in China POS" wear a quartz Casio or an Apple watch, at least it won't look like you're trying so hard.

>>14374837
Very nice.

>>14374851
Brand Recognition: OK
Respect: Nope
Quality: I care about the calibre inside, not so much about a casing, so no, they are not good quality.

>>14374856
That's a good watch

>>14375367
>I care about the calibre inside, not so much about a casing

>>14374865
More expensive, but shittier ... some but not many.
Normies don't care about watches, and that's OK

>>14375002
Rado == FunkySwiss.
They like to innovate with materials, like a Swatch Group skunkworks. I personally like the skeleton automatic, and the ETA calibre is not awful.

>>14375087
Love the watches, nearly always hate their owners...

>>14375370
Meh, if you think crappy diamonds in a solid gold bezel makes for a good watch, know yourself out.

>>14375387
knock, even

>>14375346
True, but it is a goodish movement, and at least they didn't cock it up

Update on the unknown watch I inherited from my grandfather.

I actually went to a god damn library to find out what ASU MARIN AUTOMATIC was for something.
ASU = AB Svenska Urdepoten
It was a Swedish watch importer/manufacturer who had their heydays between 1930 and 1950 and finally dissappeard in 1992.
They started by importing German/Swiss "insides" and put them in Swedish made "cases" but they also later made complete watches themselves under the name Exacta and Contacta. I don't know any of the correct terminology for the watch parts but I'm sure you understand me.
They produced roughly 15.000 watches per year and the watches were budget watches with "good quality".

The watch I have here would cost around $50 new in todays money, you can find similar watches on auctions for $10 to $100.
I still can't find the specific model that I have but after looking at pictures it seems my watch is from the 1940's and they were supposedly popular with the military for being not expensive but also quite rugged so that would fit with my grandfather getting it during WW2.

Some of you wanted me to open it up but I dare not because I don't know what I'm doing and I don't want to damage it.
I'm gonna find a strap for it, try to clean it up as best I can and then wear it.

I have never worn a wrist watch in my life before but I have found I greatly prefer the looks of the older and more minimal watches instead of honestly the majority of the watches in this thread. I might even have a new hobby now because watches are interesting as fuck.

Update on the unknown watch I inherited from my grandfather.

I actually went to a god damn library to find out what ASU MARIN AUTOMATIC was for something.
ASU = AB Svenska Urdepoten
It was a Swedish watch importer/manufacturer who had their heydays between 1930 and 1950 and finally dissappeard in 1992.
They started by importing German/Swiss "insides" and put them in Swedish made "cases" but they also later made complete watches themselves under the name Exacta and Contacta. I don't know any of the correct terminology for the watch parts but I'm sure you understand me.
They produced roughly 15.000 watches per year and the watches were budget watches with "good quality".

The watch I have here would cost around $50 new in todays money, you can find similar watches on auctions for $10 to $100.
I still can't find the specific model that I have but after looking at pictures it seems my watch is from the 1940's and they were supposedly popular with the military for being not expensive but also quite rugged so that would fit with my grandfather getting it during WW2.

Some of you wanted me to open it up but I dare not because I don't know what I'm doing and I don't want to damage it.
I'm gonna find a strap for it, try to clean it up as best I can and then wear it.

I have never worn a wrist watch in my life before but I have found I greatly prefer the looks of the older and more minimal watches instead of honestly the majority of the watches in this thread. I might even have a new hobby now because watches are interesting as fuck.

>>14374829
And you should keep it that way. Are you the actual owner or did you just save the pic from that anon?

>>14375387
Cool, straw man, bro.

>>14374969

>>14375400
I'm not an expert but from my knowledge wearing a watch that hasn't been serviced in probably decades isn't a good idea if you want the movement to last, the oil and shit has probably dried up by now.

>>14375392
Sure, they could have added plastic pieces a la Swatch/Longines, but my point is that there's nothing particularly special about the watch from a technical standpoint.

The movement is not unique to that watch.
The water resistance is not there (but, of course, it's a dress watch).
The case shape is not particularly complex.

If you like the look and the name, great. Those are subjective things and everyone's opinion is their own in that regard.

>>14375417
Fair enough

>>14375410
OK, tell us why YOU think Rolex's are special?

For me, It's the Rolex Sky-Dweller Ref. 326934. One of the Chaddest watches out there.

For me, it's the Rolex Chadmariner Ref. 116610LV.

>>14375429
based, that watch is the reason I wrote "One of the Chaddest"

I know you've all been missing me. My Longines had to take a trip back to Switzerland for a new alligator strap. They did it for free too. Nice!

>>14375424
>>14375429
You guys don't actually think those watches look good right?

>>14375442
>t.Söyko cuck

>>14375442
The Hulk is tremendous, but the Sky-Dweller has never clicked with me.

>>14375440
LONG JEANSSSSSSSSSS FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKK

>>14375442
>m-muh seiko is just as good

>>14375400
Highly recommend carefully opening it up, just to see the make & state of the movement, if nothing else.

>>14375411
ugly stick

>>14375002
You can get used ones dirt cheap. Quality is decent.

>>14375471
>t. basketball american
In case you didn't notice I like my women like I like my watches, thin and european.

>>14375476
I'm not a burger and even though I like some skinny girls, that stick you posted earlier is ugly. I don't care what you like or what you have to say, you're wrong anyway.

>>14375400
Same anon that said it was from some unknown Swiss brand last thread, it's very likely a bumper automatic counting on the era. Movement will tell us more about the watch and there is no harm in opening it to see in what state it's in unless you decide to jack off into it.


Here's a picture of an old bumper automatic i had a while back, should have a few more pictures along with pics of the weird as hell servicing marks it has on it.

>>14375481
Jesus, that's an industrial looking movement...

>>14375462
>>14375481
How do I open it up without a special tool tough? Can I open it when the clock is running or do I have to wait for it to die first?
I'm a mechanic by trade but I don't know shit about watches.

>>14375491
Show a pic of the case back and we'll tell you.

>>14375481
More pictures incoming.

>>14375491
Depends if the caseback is screwed on or if it's a snapback.

If it's screwed, then unscrew it careful while applying gentle but firm force if it's a snapback then use a knife and pop it off carefully without getting the tool inside the case. Or as >>14375493 said just show us.

>>14375400
My man, vintage watches are top fun.

>>14375496
Shit was upside down for some odd reason, EXIF data works really fucking odd sometimes.

I used a retaining ring plier to get it open.
Wish I had a better camera my friends but here it is. I expected... a lot more crud?
What can you tell me about it?

>SWISS MADE
>16 JEWELS
Underneath that and to the left there is a little dial and on the left is says AF and on the right RS.

Those are all of the markings that I can see.

>>14375509
A\F\R\S markings are basically slower\faster for the adjustment. Movement seems to be either a AS1171 or derived from it.

>>14374837
I wish Zenith didn't insist on making each subdial a different color. I'd like the El Primero otherwise but that just kills it for me.

>>14374887
>>14374899
Some rich guys just don't care about watches. I have an uncle who's worth somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 mil and I've never seen him wear any kind of flashy or expensive watch, in fact he doesn't really do flash at all, the only thing that gives away how much money he has is his house.

>Seiko makes some great watches!

>>14375400
Really cool research, kudos anon.
"Urdepoten" is Swedish for Watch Depot. However I don't think they ever did complete watches: Exacta and Contacta were both clock movements, i.e. wall-mounted. Pic is supposed to be the exacta.

>>14375518
>1935-1945
Neat. Is that an interesting or rare movement though? I'm really surprised how clean it was inside, looked pristine, like it was made yesterday.

Something a bit obscure today: a West-German AHO 1021 movement. AHO stands for August Hohl, a movement manufacturer from Pforzheim, which was the site of a quite a few German watchmaking companies, like PUW, Laco and Stowa.

>>14375588

>>14375602
Not necessarily, uncommon since it's just when they started mass producing automatic movements, but these bumper autos were made almost into the 1960's.

>>14375604
Though the caseback with the distinct four opening cuts kinda gives it away as a West-German piece.

I love the Panerai Radiomir. Fuck. I know they’re overpriced but I still want one. My brain says buy a JLC but my heart says buy a fuck off 45mm Radiomir. Send help.

>>14375614
Alright thank you for the information though, it's still a very special item for me. Any ideas what kind of strap would look good with it? The lug ends are 17mm wide.

Can you wear a pocket watch in the year 2019 without girls laughing at you?

>>14375648
>45mm anything
yikes

>>14375653
Just a nice leather strap.

Get it serviced first though.

>>14375662
>not wearing a $10k 47mm pocket watch on your wrist
Beta

>>14375661
Absolutely not my good man!
True gentlemen wear pocket watches

How many here have actually had their watches stolen?

>>14375440
Matching jeans, watch and bali

Nice

>>14375440
They sent the watch to Switzerland for a strap? What the fuck?

>>14375440
Free?

What is the perfect watch for a post-apocalyptic world?

>>14375756
Some diving casio.

There's something cool about Casios. Whenever I spot a really nice looking watch on someone's wrist, and manage to get a look at the brand and see it's a Casio, I think that person doesn't only have good taste but is sensible, too. They got a watch that looks awesome and didn't waste lots of money on it.

>>14375400
Looks very much like the German Dienstuhr, which the Germans contracted several Swiss manufacturers to manufacture for them before and during WW2. I wonder if it has the AS1130 movement which is most commonly found in the German watches.

Is Teddy based now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4s_pI511ok

>>14375773
I'm stupid, please disregard me

>>14375718
They tried to order the strap at the watch outlet but as it was a warranty job they wanted the whole thing back. Seems weird to me too.
>>14375725
Yes all free, they even gave me back the original strap and included a branded watch travel case too.

>>14375788
jesus

Aaaaand we’re live!
https://youtu.be/Ee3TX0EdI3k

I'm 3kg over my ideal weight but it looks like I'm 10 over.

I'm worried bros ;_; there's chub on my hips that didn't used to be there.

>>14374532
/fit/izen 'ere
are atheletic/smart watches effay?
I personally wear the Garmin Fenix 5x 24/7 any outfit, i switch wrists every other day.
If i helps at all, that watch is $550

>>14375852
post body/lifts

>>14375774
Should have had boobs do the interview instead.

>>14375856
maxes are
b-240
s-335
dl-455
ohp-165
i can run a mile in 6:30/ below too
my normal wear is athleisure / business casual. If i'm not in something synthetic or /fit/ i'm in a button up or some form of chinos

>>14375872
if you like smart watches just get an apple watch and go full zoomer and gymthots will start mirin you

>>14375875
The apple watch is beta compared to what a Garmin can/ does
And if price means anything, i could still flex with that
The garmin's twice an apple watch

>>14375877
That's like saying a big turd is twice a regular turd

>>14375852
Just don't wear it to the office if you are a professional. I turned down a guy for a 50k job because he was wearing a smartwatch with a business suit.

>>14375885
Lmao 50k job, you probably did that person a favor

>>14375885
>>14375888
>Salary jobs
that's where ya goof

>>14375888
>>14375892
Meh, I only earn 62k gbp salary but its ok for a 33 year old. Its a lot more than the average here.

>>14375885
Sure you did.

Does Omega have any sort of waitlist? I want a Planet Ocean or a Seamaster Pro in steel

>>14375847
Get a rolex or a speedy

>>14375926
Nope no waiting list, in stock everywhere. Was looking at the today whilst picking up my watch. They are thiccer than I thought. Just another tuna can.

>>14375847
Since getting married I developed a gut but the rest of me stayed skinny.
I hate it

For me it's the explorer 1 mk2.

>>14375926
No, you can go into any AD and walk straight out with either of those shitters. Ask for a 10-15% discount though, or go grey.

>walk into job interview
>your watch costs more than the boss's
>don't get the job.

REMEMBER.

Switch to a Seiko.

>>14375994
>wear a Seiko
>don't get the job because the boss knows you're impulsive, hence the shitter, and have bad taste

REMEMBER.

Don't wear a Seiko.

>>14375939
KUYASHI

>>14375994
>>14376000
>wanting to "wage"
>wanting a boss
>wanting someone to cry at you every time you took 5 minutes extra for lunch
>not working for yourself
kys

>>14376011
>working for yourself
>being poor for years until you get something going
>not getting healthcare through your job
>getting sick
>dying
>"a-at least I didn't have someone telling me what to do!"

Also, Archie is poor as fuck and literally begs for money every video.

>>14376019
>don't work
>that means you don't have health care

America must be a legit nightmare to live in.

>>14376011
Fat salary
Senior management
Nobody on your case
Company car and latest tech
Healthcare

Yeah, it's just terrible. I feel like such a cuck. So envious of BOB'S SCAFFOLDING CO from down the road.

>Son, your Grand Father left you thin in his will.

Gross.

Why do old people have such shit taste?

>>14376023
Cool. No one cares about your Yuro opinion.
When will Yuros realize we don't care? Stop acting so smug. No American has ever given a shit what your opinions on us are ever, yet you always feel the need to bring it up

>>14376044
Obsessed.

>>14374576
Display caseback. Cringey nouveau riche

>>14375069
Options for the Fairwind are sapphire or steel 12-hour bezels

>>14376058
"Sapphire Diver" means standard 60 minute bezel m8.

My dad's giving me his old Explorer 2 that's literally not been worn once since he bought it in 1997. Should I be sending it in for servicing and does Rolex even service such old watches? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I don't know shit about watches

>>14376067
If it was sitting that long, definitely needs a service.

>>14375885
>I turned down a guy for a 50k job because he was wearing a smartwatch with a business suit.

What was he offering you 50k to do?

>>14376094
No, I was the one recruiting for my team.

>>14376067
Rolex does service old watches. However I've heard some horror stories about them replacing original parts like the dial and throwing them out. So some watches which were rare because of red text on the dial or something? Fuck you here's a replacement and now your rare watch is ruined.

>>14374791
The fairwind looks cool but it is just trying to hard to be either a tool dive watch AND a dress watch, and it just ends up failing.

>>14376097
>my team
Oh, I see. You're in a pyra-- I mean, direct marketing. Cool.
Lot's of luck, I guess...bro.

>>14376094
10 bucks for a blowjob. The balance to get gay-married for a greencard.

>>14376046
>Yuro obsessed with everything Americans do
>posts about it every thread
>Americans tell them we don't care
>"I-it's totally you who's obsessed, not me!"

Happy Saturday folks, i hope all your watches get some wrist time with whatever you do. Enjoy your weekends, you've all deserved them.

-BILL-

>>14376102
I don't really see what elements are supposed to be dressy to be honest. Unless you mean the lugs being long & thin, or the hands not being stubby & fat.

>>14376037
That watch is cool. Since Brad Pitt wore it in the movie By the sea, you probably can get a few more bucks for it.

>>14376122
I could write a minor essay but I can't be assed, just believe me when I think it's dressy.

>>14375900
What job is it that he was applying for?

>>14376151
If you say so, I just don't see it familia.

Smoll IWC.

>>14376192
There was some ridiculously bad wear on the stem and its hole in the mainplate. The stem had this crazy burr on it, so in the end it had to be cut out to continue with the disassembly.

Are rolex/omega boutiques authorized dealers or does that term only refer to other places that are authorized to stock them?

If I listen to the "ask for a discount" meme but try it at an omega boutique are they going to have no idea what I'm doing?

>>14376201
Kinda bad wear on the mainplate too, but I don't know if I dear to fuck around with installing a bushing on a vintage IWC mainplate.

>>14376206
>Are rolex/omega boutiques authorized dealers or does that term only refer to other places that are authorized to stock them?

>rolex dealer
authorized to stock them?

>omega dealer
owned by swatch group

>>14376206
>>14376225 here, I forgot to add-

there can be omega dealers not owned by the company. these are the places you will not get a discount from. go to a jeweler that carries omega and several other watch brands as these are not owned by the parent company and independent; they are usually more willing to a discount. I got 20% my mememaster pro when i bought it.

>>14376104
Engineering consultant. So, basically.

>>14376209
In most cases like this i'd toss it away and get a new mainplate or bridge but that's an tiny IWC and parts are likely nowhere.

I guess installing another jewel inside whatever remains in the bushing is out of the question?

>>14376255
One method for repairing these is drilling it out the worn channel and tapping in a re-purposed pendant tube. I don't think it would be feasible in such a small ladies movement though.

>>14375661
Phones are today's pocket watch

>>14375756
boctok

>>14376270
So basically the mainplate is kaput unless you can find a pendant tube small enough to fit and still strong enough to work.

>>14374990
SQUALE

>>14376284
The thing is winding and setting still worked flawlessly. Only that the stem was permanently stuck in the movement, because the burr worn into the stem ( >>14376201 ) locked into the grooves worn into the mainplate ( >>14376209 ), like locking lugs on a pistol.

I think in all likeliness the movement will still work fine with a brand new stem.

>>14376306
I think i saw something like that when a watchmaker i have some arrangement with showed me. It was on an old Longines where the reduction wheel somehow screwed itself and then locked itself into the mainplate or bridge.

>>14376326
>a watchmaker i have some arrangement with
Casual homosexuality?

Post your lume, wt

>>14376362
Genuinely can't tell if that's a Panerai or a Boctok.

>>14376077
>>14376100
Will it be okay if I let the watch run before bringing it into servicing? Or will that cause some damage?

>>14376387
Personally I'd just leave it until you service it, but running it for a few days before getting it serviced is probably not going to do any harm.

>>14376387
I wouldn't do it. The oils are probably dried up and could damage parts running it before service.
>>14376375
It's not a panerai. :^)

>>14374996

You don't really believe that crap, do you?

>>14376404
adjust your sarcasm detector please

>>14376362

>>14376231
I was under the assumption that the ADs were places that were authorized to sell the brand but also had other brands. Like a tourneau store?

Is there such a thing as a Rolex dealer that isnt a Rolex boutique? like they sell rolexes but also other brands (and are authorized dealers?)

>>14376421
I don't think anon is giving the best explanation.

ADs are any retailer that is brand-authorized to sell their products. Most often, this is an independent (i.e., not brand-affiliated) store that sells different brands, and is authorized by each of them.

Sometimes the brands will also have owned stores. These are, in-essence ADs themselves, just corporate owned and only carry the singe brand - these are often referred to as a brand boutique

Is there any reason to not buy a used watch? I imagine a one year old watch goes for about 50-60% of the brand new cost, right?

I'd just find one with no scratches that looks new. Seems foolproof.

>>14376465
>buying used goods because they're cheaper

I suppose people like hookers for the same reason.

Is the superocean a bad purchase?

>>14376468
Confirmed I like hookers also

>>14376362

>>14376465
It really depends on the watch. Popular Rolexes used aren’t worth buying because they’ll only be a couple hundred bucks off, or even more expensive than list price if the model is really in demand.

For most watches though it’s worth to buy used, especially if they’re gold or platinum. The only concern is it can be a little sketchy to buy used depending on the brand. Just don’t do it unless you either know everything about the watch you want and can tell replicas from authentics, or buy from a reputable seller/dealer.

>>14376444
thanks for chiming in, you said it better than I did.

I'd like to add onto that by saying Rolex does not have corporate owned boutiques but Omega does, since that ties into the what the guy was asking. but my same comment earlier still applies, you cant get a discount at a brand owned AD, at least not to my knowledge. go to the independents for a bit of haggling unless the watch you want is in demand. Except for Rolex, you'd be lucky to get a discount on anything at the moment

I wish there was another brand that people knew except Rolex, I just dislike how they look so much. I'd get a Speedy but no one knows what the fuck they are.

>>14376519
Why do you care so much about the brand?

If it's a nice watch it will still get appreciated. I wear a JLC regularly and nobody knows them, but people will still comment on the watch and ask about the brand

>>14376519
Just get what you want without bothering about what others will think. Hint: no one gives a fuck what's on your wrist.

>>14374532
TAG Heuer Carrera by Hiroshi Fujiwara

>>14376537
>>14376539
Well I'm not going to wear a $500 Seiko/Hamilton/whatever like I'm in middle school am I. And it doesn't make any sense at all to pay a Rolex price for something that's not recognizable as a brand. And everyone said that TAG Heuer is shit so I won't be buying that either.

I care because that's the only reason to wear a watch, if I wanted functionality I'd just get one of those atomic clock quartz watches.

>>14376546
>SS insignia
Nice, how much is it?

>>14376551
So you're just a brand snob? How about fuck off then.

>>14376560
No, I just live in the real world. I wish I could wear a kid's watch forever, I really like how some Seikos and Hamiltons look. But reality is reality.

>>14376567
Nice bait. Buy an AP Royal Oak and be done with it.

It's too bad the remake is 40mm instead of 37mm.

>>14376574
It's probably the ugliest shit after Hublot so no thanks. Aesthetically I like field watches and sport/tool chronos, hence Speedy would be a good idea, but no one really knows what it is, you have to explain to people that it's "a top Swiss brand like Rolex" and then obviously everyone thinks you're bullshitting because why wouldn't you get a Rolex.

>>14376557
retails for $8xxx
and yeah thats the fragment design motif hes based

>>14376551
>>14376588
You sound retarded and want to flash wealth / status, but it also seems like you're poor so there's probably not much of that to go around.

Just buy a gucci belt, some guido versace shit and begone

>>14376551
lol, id much rather have a fancy clean watch from a lesser known brand that normies can still appreciate and people who actually know watches can admire and envy..."if you know you know" kind of thing, who cares about impressing retarded stacys who only recognize brand names and will probably ask if your seiko is a rolex anyway

>>14376578
>37mm

are you a women (or a trap)?

that size is only for wristlets.

I know /wt/ dislikes the Moonwatch lately, but what do you guys think of the Speedmaster '57? I think there's a lot to like - it's a good looking watch, it's a much more reasonable size (under 42) than the Speedy Pro, and it avoids being the generic "meme" Speedmaster that seems to be standard issue for every budding watch enthusiast with a middle management job these days.

>>14376602
>normies can still appreciate
But they don't.
>>14376602
>"if you know you know"
I guess if you want to LARP being a wall street freemason or some shit, but in the course of your daily life, if it doesn't do its job, then it's useless.
>and will probably ask if your seiko is a rolex anyway
Yeah and then you have to say that it's not and you look like a loser.

You can make a Hamilton or a similar brand (Tudor etc.) seem like a "real" watch but if they ask how much it cost you're fucked.

>>14376611
Looks like a mall shitter, if it's not the classic black dial tool chrono look there's zero point in getting an Omega at all, just get one of the billion $200-500 quartz watches that look exactly like that.

>Welcome to the job interview, Anon-kun.
>Ah, my watch, its a __________ ____________.

What should your boss be wearing?

>>14376622
JLC Reverso

>>14376620
It comes in a lot of colorways, including the classic black dial with either white or "aged" lume. I like the options that are different from the norm, though, particularly this white with blued hands one here.

>>14376626
Reversos are sports watches though?

>>14376622
Last guy I worked for wore a beat up late '90s Daytona similar to this one. It was one of the few things I really liked about him.

>>14376640
Technically.... for their era, kind of designed for sports like polo hence why you could reverse it them to protect the crystal, however I meant it more as someone who wears one usually had an appreciation of watches as it’s not the usual choice.

>>14376646
I wish I was successful enough to beat up an expensive watch and wear the hell out of it. Instead I'd just coddle it like a baby. Feels bad.

>>14376626
Reverso are ugly af.

>>14376670
It’s fine having peasant tastes, that’s why they make so many different kinds of watches.

>>14376662
This dude was filthy rich and not through any fault of his own, not sure if it was family money or if he was a bitcoin billionaire or what, but he sure as hell didn't earn it by being successful in business. He was a Japanese otaku who ran a figure/merchandise company that sold a lot of stuff but never made a cent of profit, basically just to buy his way into the industry and hang out with his favorite anime/manga creators and stuff. I was brought in to look into the option of opening a North American branch but noped the fuck out after a few months of learning just how inept everybody involved with the whole business was.

The Daytona was only the tip of the iceberg of his collection, too. I don't know exactly what else he had but he said something along the lines of "oh, this piece of shit is just my beater," and in the time I spent around him I watched him spent more than enough on impulse buying luxury shit (almost 10k on a bunch of pairs of designer sunglasses, on one memorable occasion) that I don't doubt for a second that he had a few hundred K of watches locked away somewhere.

>tfw no center seconds Reverso

>>14376683
JLC is a total meme brand... you know that, right?

>>14376686
t. brainlet

>>14376611
Quit taking memes seriously. Buy the original Speedmaster or none at all. Why buy some shitty cash grab imitation when you can have the real thing?

>>14376691
This

>>14376686
You don’t seem to understand most brands are inflated and “rich on heritage” the speedmaster is one of the biggest memes out there, it’s like buying a 3 series and suddenly claiming to be a car guy or expecting to be part of some elite cool guy circle jerk. At least JLC can say they made a lot of the movements for some of the biggest brands out there.

To be fair it all really comes down to do you want to buy a watch because you like that watch? Cool get it, do you want to buy a watch as a status symbol or investment? Get a Rolex.

I want a reverso so fucking bad but I almost always dress casually. Can I pull off the reverso with shorts?

>>14376705
Stop being poor and buy some better clothes.

>>14376701
>the speedmaster is one of the biggest memes out there
It's pretty much on the same technological level as the Poljot 3133, only higher finished.

>>14376716
Depends
calibre 861 ... sure
321, not so much

>>14376712
I'm not poor. I'm just not in a cuck job that requires me to wear a monkey suit every day. Plus it's typically warm where I live so short sleeves are a must.

>>14376705
Honestly you can but it’s hard. Best way is lighter leathers like browns and a dark face with either a two or three hand setup and most, no crazy complications. But it wouldn’t hurt to at least dress a little better like make sure those shorts aren’t cargo shorts and you are wearing something better than bright colored trainers or cheap high rubber sandals.

>>14376705
Why the fuck not? You're not restricted by suits, why restrict your watch choice? Wearing dress watch with casual clothes is perfectly fine and way better than a diver or chrono with suit.

https://youtu.be/oNxJZGyzQ5Q

Guys, I’m shaking right now.

>>14376722
When in a suit the reverso shines, if your in hot temperature, shorts can work but well fitting ‘docker’ style shorts or boat shorts, shoes should either be slip ons with no show socks or leather sandals, or very simple sneakers preferably canvas with no show socks,

If your subconscious about t shirts go plain, muted colors and basics although works well with say summer shirt styles such as short sleeve button downs etc.

>>14376725
I have nice clothes, nice shorts, etc. But some of them are edgier and some are just hard to pair with because they're >shorts.

Honestly if anyone can point me to nice warm weather clothes I'd appreciate it. Since moving to California I've been so lost.

>>14376474
Yep it's a polished turd.

>>14376732
Virgin walk.

>>14376735
>>14376729
Thanks, I'll go try on some reversos at my AD

>>14376738
The principles are simple, honestly just look towards inspiration that is the type you want to pull off, but what is key is keep it simple, neutrals, use patterns as an accent or statement at most and usually for summer relegated to one item at a time. Dressing smart and casual is all about simplicity, and good fit.

>>14376546
>ss waffen
Holy FUCK I need this

>>14376743
Seriously you want inspiration pick up a summer issue of a men’s magazine like GQ. Find what looks good and inspires you and make it work for you.

>>14376751
SEX

>>14376691
I'm not looking to buy either at the moment, I just saw the '57 somewhere or other earlier and thought "hey, I kinda like that" and then was curious about /wt/'s opinion on it, given the speedy meme-ing here lately.

Were I in the market, though, I might actually consider the '57. One of the things I like the most about the classic Speedmaster is that it's quite a bit more understated than most chronos in its class, and the '57 takes that to the next level, almost into dress watch territory. It's also a much more wearable size for my pretty average wrists (a 40mm is perfect on me and the '57's 42 wouldn't be bad) and I like that it's auto.

>>14376757
>>14376757
>>14376757

New thread lads

>>14376738
>Since moving to California I've been so lost.
Where in CA? Most of the state is pretty damn dry, you can easily wear lightweight slacks comfortably with our weather, and the Reverso would make a lot more sense that way. It's a generic basic look but I think it'd go nicely with khakis and a button down with the sleeves rolled up.

>>14376767
Pasadena. I'm coming from a very cold weather climate so even 70s is "hot" to me

>>14375707
>be kid on vacation in vietnam with parents
>visit some underground black market kind of stuff where you can buy fake everything
>dad the master of haggling cops a fake rolex for the price of a whopper meal back home
>gives it to me
>be the coolest kid in town for a few months before mobile phones become the next big thing
>retire the fake rolex to a box in my desk for the next 15 years
>bad break up with first girlfriend
>she had packed up all of her shit and left while i was at work
>few weeks later discover while cleaning that my fake rolex is gone
>know she stole it but i cant prove it
>fastforward to next christmas
>police calls me
>my ex gf had used my fake rolex as a deposit for a luxury rental car
>she "forgot" to return the car and police were called
>somehow it became known the rolex was a fake which is a crime when using it as a deposit
>watch was returned to me
>she spent a couple of days in jail and got some serious fines
never date a latina my dudes

>>14376362

>>14376760
There were no auto Speemasters in 57, I stand to be corrected

Post the best watch you can get under 5k new or used or elsw

>>14376362

>>14376611
If you like the Speedy but want something a little different from the Moonwatch consider an FOIS. The case is slightly smaller and they have different hands.

>>14376670
Take that back whore

>>14376037
Golden ellipses are cool man.

>>14376616
how old are you?

Rate pic related

>>14374745
yikes

>>14377815
I want a snowflake in a OP case.

>>14376546
>Haill hortler SS logo

Almost makes me want a tag..
But still not really

>>14376546
I ABSOLUTELY NEED THIS WATCH NOW

>>14374803
You must live in some back water shithole, people know who Omega is, I travel between NY and Tokyo. You talking to poor people that's your problem. Rich normies know omega and rolex that's it.

>>14375774
>>14375864

Teddy, fuck off jesus and yea you should of had boobs on to, in a light top so I could jack off at least. Better yet, post a video on pornhub of Jean cucking you with boobs.