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I'm thinking of getting a vintage Rolex Airking as my first Rolex. Just wanted to get some opinions. Anything I should be mindful of?

>>17131739
>piss yellow dial

>>17131739
Yellow is kind of a head-scratching choice desu, but well, might work with a blue suit, if you have a yellow tie. So uh, not irredeemable if you coordinate right, but you'll have to put some thought into it to make the outfit work.

SEIKO Dolce SACM171 or Tissot PRX 35mm?

>Tudor

>>17131739
Get a vintage Datejust.
They are far more iconic and there are a shit ton of versions available.
For a more sporty model I'd get an Explorer but they are pretty expensive now.

>>17131739
yes.
assuming the watch is authentic:
don't concern yourself with box/papers
don't be overly fussy about perceived cosmetic issues and try to make sure the bracelet isn't ruined
try to find a dealer you trust

>>17131760
what's wrong with it?

>>17131764
low pixel count. gotta get a rolex if you want more

Cope, if you must, and you will.

>>17131739
Yes, don't buy a yellow dial as your first.

>>17131726
>>17131767
unbelievably dumb shit

>>17131771
Rolex will always be better than your poorfag shitter.

>>17131774
nice flex bruh

>>17131774
Not about rolex. It's about Chopard being higher than Omega and other such ridiculous inclusions. Imagine buying a Mille Miglia over a Speedy Pro.

>>17131774

>>17131779
>absolutely seething
LMAO

>>17131771
Someone is coping.

>>17131780
>Get insulted
>lmao absolutely seething!!

>>17131779
Today I bought a new watch.

>>17131783
>he's seething even more
Absolutely fucking rent free. Keep saving up!

>>17131786
>Just continues NPC responses to hide their anger
Say cope next anon! Give me those greatest hits! :)

i bought a new watch today.

>>17131776
This chart is retarded (Piaget, Bulgari and Chopard belong in the same category) but Chopard is indeed higher than Omega. By a lot.
You may not like their designs but their pricepoint makes them entry high horology.

>>17131789
>he's STILL seething anbd replying
God just settle down and save up for a Rolex okay? Lol.

>>17131792
Oh I've reached the end of the dialog tree. OK

>>17131793
Rolex wins again as always :)

>>17131780
>>17131781
>>17131786
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>>17131792
Today I made sure to defend a bad company that doesn't respect me and looks the other way as my AD sells all the watches to his arab buddy's online flip business :)

>>17131780
>>17131783
>>17131786
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>>17131792
>>17131793
>>17131794
>Cope!
>You cope!
>Seethe!
>You seethe!
>U no U
>U
>U
Wtf anons, st leats TRY to talk about watches.
>Someone please, post a watch THAT HE OWNS

>>17131796
Don't bother anon. You will never get Rolex fags to say anything other than cope and seethe because none of them own the watches

>>17131767
>Luminox at same level as Doxa
>Tag Heuer higher than Longines & Oris
>Ming, Kurono Tokyo with Tudor
>hermes, chanel, & LV even on the chart at all
>ralph lauren????
>panerai higher than grand seiko
>GP, Frank Muller & Glashutte original with Rolex & JLC
>Ressence in ultra luxury
literally braindead

>>17131751
>>17131756
>>17131768
No, I just wanted an eye catching picture. I'm not getting that.

>>17131801
That feeling you're experimenting?
Yes, is your anus being obliterated.

>>17131791
Chopard makes, or made, a lot of crap. they have some high end stuff, yes, but the average watch is still not great and no, it is not at the level of Piaget.

Bulgari is a better comparison because while they do have some very high end stuff, most of what they sell is the Diagono and other garbage. Chopard is probably better on average than bulgari.

>>17131762
No, i don't want a Datejust. I don't like that bubble over the date window. Ultimately that's why I am looking at the Airking.

>>17131767
I'll ask this again, but what is the criteria used for this chart?
>pricepoint?
>finishing?
>brand perception?

>>17131806
>hehe, yeah bro we're just sitting here with our prestigious "high end watches". You with your daytona and me with my Ulysse Nardin marine chronograph.

>>17131810
nothing, memes

>decide i want a vintage rolex
>now everyone wants them out of fucking nowhere
fuck you crackas

>>17131767
what would you rather have, a Chopard Mille Miglia or any of these "lesser" watches
>omega speedmaster professional
>Breitling B01
>IWC Pilot Chronograph
>Tudor Black Bay Chrono
>Tag Heuer Autavia
>Tag Heuer Monaco
>Montblanc Minerva

>>17131818
Oh, forgot
>Zenith El Primero

>>17131818
chopard is ugly as sin

>>17131808
Piaget, Chopard and Bulgari are literally on the same segment (jewellers that also make watches with in-house movements). Same pricepoint, same Nautilus/Royal Oak cope watches, same marketing, same customer base.
It's actually hilarious how similar they are. Bulgari and Piaget compete to make the thinnest watches. Bulgari and and Chopard compete to make the best micro-rotor movement. Chopard and Piaget compete to make the most obvious Nautilus cope.

They should merge into a unique brand and give everybody a break with their bullshit

>>17131818
Chopard makes a lot of better watches tha the Mille Miglia, ngl. You just are dumb enough to not know that.

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>>17131821
>>17131822
Look, guys if you want to put Chopard LUC at the top, fine whatever, no problems with that, but mainline Chopard? Get the fuck out of here.

>>17131821
I'm sorry, dude, but if the company makes 90% of its money selling crap to morons, it doesn't deserve to mentioned as a brand on top.

Yeah, the Octo Finissimo line is great, yeah the Chopard LUC line is fantastic, that doesn't eliminate the existence of the serpenti and Mille Miglia

>>17131831
Well, that raises the following question then >>17131810
>what is the criteria used for this chart?
My best guess is a mix of brand perception and pricepoint.
I agree that the Mille Miglia line is disgusting but they are expensive swiss made watches with a prestigious name stamped on it.

>>17131836
It's literally just a bait chart, man. to get people like us arguing. Ralph Lauren is on the chart for christ's sake.

>>17131839
Why are we arguing about it then? Are we retarded?

>>17131841
Yeah, I mean we're on 4chan after all.

.

>>17131851
>le no funny meme
Ok

>>17131858
t. omega owner

>oh, mama thats damn thick

>>17131851
quentin tier

is there a place i can look up microbrands from korea or japan?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3P75Guvn_pQ

So is the soiko mechaquartz just unreliable garbage?
Even the comment section is full of guys who have had issues with that movement
I wanted to buy a mechaquartz but what's the point if it's unreliable

>>17131890
>Africa
I'd question if he bought a real one.

>>17131891
I thought about that but he seems decent enough and the comment section leads me to believe it's a common problem

>>17131891
>fake Seiko
Do the chinks even make these? What would be the point? Seiko is already cheap.

>>17131903
They even make fake F91Ws, so a Seiko is especially worthwhile.

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

>>17131751
How fucking dehydrated are you?

>>17131904
lmao chinks are insane

was looking at Ball watches, any thoughts? I really like the fireman enterprise and marvel light, but their older styles are pretty good too (pic related). plus I am a sucker for tritium

what a shit thread

Surely this thing lasts more than a week?

>>17131916
post your watch

>>17131921
already did last thread, got diverse comments, but don't want to spam

>>17131919
it's probably just a day/night, with fake buttons and fake sub dials and fake leather

>>17131923
>it's probably just a day/night, with fake buttons and fake sub dials and fake leather
it'll go great with my fake personality

>>17131919
please buy it and show us the monstrosity that you end up getting

>>17131923
>already did last thread, got diverse comments, but don't want to spam
post it again

Do they still make mechanical clocks?
If yes, what do you recommend?

Opinions on my next watch?

>>17131924
yeah buy it and post pics here
desu all aliexpress watches aren't that bad, but it's better when you go with simple watches

i actually have a shitty auto but i got it as a gift, here's a pic
it says it real diamonds, swiss made etc
it works well desu but ofc i can't wear it
i suppose it can be had for 30€ on aliexpress, retail says circa 500€ :-D

>>17131556
how many bones

Post your wristgame

Was it kino?

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

So I bought a milanese bracelet for this vintage casio I have. The problem is that I know the milanese will be too shiny and not match the worn down finish of the watch. What are my options? I'm considering either putting it in a tumbler with sand for a couple of hours or just using something like a brillo pad on it. Any other suggestions?

what do you guys think of limited edition swatch's?
i want the next olympics limited edition, idk what it will look like but now i want it

>>17131956
fuck off faggot

>>17131959
Imagine actually caring
Imagine making this pic
Imagine thinking you would have any impact
t. not your personal army

>>17131962

>>17131958
i want the one on the left

>>17131959
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>>17131966
What a pathetic disgusting fag you are.
Imagine being this egomaniac to force memes about yourself.
I can't wait until your AIDS finally kills you.

>>17131962
Imaging defending some faggot on YouTube.

>>17131967
>>17131968

what do you think of the seiko sacm171 (33mm)?
is it worth 350€? what are alternatives?

>>17131965
>>17131958

>>17131758
i was wondering the same, is the sacm worth 350€? The Tissot looks like rolex oyster cope

I need one bros

>>17131993
Hopefully not that one since it's a fake.

>>17131994
No it's not.

Don't touch the Invicta

>>17131995
>melanin enriched arm
>no ROLEXROLEXROLEX
>band is sitting incorrectly
>terrible paint job on one of the hands

>>17131997
It's from the late 60s early 70s.
Reference 1675/3. First root beer.

>>17131959
Already did.

I'm liking more and more this movement.

>vintage watches

>>17131976
It'a a great little watch. High accuracy quartz, nice dressy case, thin, it absolutely is worth it.

>>17131997
This post is embarrassing.

How to make new milanese bracelet less shiny?

>>17131997
Although it looks quite suspicioous
ROLEXROLEX is not on vintage watches

>>17131994
>>17131997
some autist made this same post about my rolex so its a troll or copypaste i guess

>>17131956
There's a mod who keep deleting this image.
Why? It doesnt violate any 4channel rule.
Advertising is against the rules, though.

>>17131939
looks like a bootleg sinn, probably even costs more

>>17131957
titanium case with matte(ish) milanese
I sure hope you didn't buy polished milanese, if so, I guess you'll have to do what you planned, if it's matte finish, put it on, try it our first, it might not need any extra work

>>17131937
PLEASE ANSWER ME

>>17132070
JLC Atmos

>>17132070
probably chinese stuff, look up amazon and aliexpress

>>17132070
Do you mean clocks as in wall clocks or wrist watches?

>>17132082
I mean clock like alarm clocks and shit.

>you're appointed CEO of Rolex
What's your first decision?

>>17132061
I didn't look too hard but I couldn't find a matte milanese in 19mm so I ordered some cheap shit and figured if i fuck it up trying to make it less shiny I can just buy another.

>>17132107
Make the super maxi case and have ROLEXROLEXROLEX on the side of the case 2. Then I'll bring back all the good tudor designs.

>>17132107
>buy Omega
>rename it Copemega
>make pic related the official logo of Copemega
>rename Speedmaster "Sneedmaster"
>rename Seamaster "Semenmaster"
>rename co-axial "cope-axial"

>>17132107
Make a line of officially certified butt plugs that can also be used as a watch stand

>>17132128
It should be a see-through butt plug that doubles as a watch box, so you can put it in the plug and stick it up your ass.

>>17132130

>>17132128
>>17132130
Why are you fags so obsessed with inserting things in your butt?

>>17132139

>>17132139
Where do you think we are?

>>17132107
Terminate the company and watch the pre-owned prices moon and make millions of Rolexfags seethe and enjoy their tears.

>>17132107
>make a fake shortage of watches, make a waiting list for when stock returns and then jack up the prices

>>17132144
How would that make Rolexfags seethe? They would become stupidly rich thank to you.

>>17132143
Grindr?

>>17132148
>They would become stupidly rich thank to you.
Only if they sold it. Only the ones who have more than one could enjoy both having a Rolex and the money.

>>17132148
Rolexfags are guys who simp for the brand but don't actually own one. If they own one, they're simply called Rolex owners or Rolex wearers.

>>17132164

>>17132164
Is this your first time in the thread? Rolex posters come in and post their watches and go on a simping sperg about having no regerts.

BASED
Finally a man that enjoys a good anus

>>17132107
Optimize production output (and AD network) to capture profit that is currently leaking to grey markets. Those pathetic fucks don't deserve my free cash flow.

>>17132107
Reduce the amount of ADs. Some chucklefuck dealer in the middle of nowhere doesn’t need to get sent Daytonas and GMTs. Then revert back our designs to pre-maxicase

>>17132174
Don't tell stories. It's rude.

>>17132107
>you're appointed CEO of Rolex
>What's your first decision?
Datejust now 43mm

Might as well rename the thread to Rolex general at this point

>>17132174
and now ITT, things that never happened.

How do you tell a real bulova accutron spaceview from a fake ?

>>17132220
there are fakes? how much?

>>17132220
A real one will hum. A fake one will just be a plain old quartz.

I legitimately find it hard to find the difference between most dive watches at a glance

>>17132228
thats because theyre all modelled after the Submariner

>>17132018
>reddit reaction images

>>17132228
>>17132229
>posts one minute apart.

>>17132021
is it tooo dressy, or can be worn as an everyday beater with a sprezz style?

Almost three weeks of ownership and man do I love it.
I can’t believe how a watch that feels like a slab of concrete in the hand feels so light and comfortable on the wrist.
The adjustable clasp is so amazing and the whole thing just looks really good to me.
I went in circles for so long trying to decide what to buy as my first entry-level premium sub-luxury watch and I really think I chose right.
Did I hit the 500 word limit?

>>17132265
noooo you can't be happy you must cope

>>17132249
Nah it's not too dressy at all, depending on the strap it can be quite neutral looking. I'd buy one for myself but i'm poor and i already have a small, thin dressy Seiko anyway.

>>17132265
>Omegay
It's a piece of trash. Throw it in the toilet and flush.

>>17132107
Keep everything as is, I would simply try to fix the cellini line.
Since rolex bought brands like gay frères and rolex itself is know for their bracelets, I would try to bring back gay fréres with some kind of modern beads of rice bracelet, trying to make a dress watch that can be easily dressed up and dressed down, I don't think that going fully dress is working for them.
Also would bring back the bouble backs and king midas just to fuck with it.

>>17132277
Are you poor watch anon with the nice collection with the pobeda? are you refering to the watch in the attached picture, what model is this, looks good.

>>17132300
>king midas
Would love to get one of those some day. Looks like a fun watch.

>>17132314
No i don't have a Pobeda, just a couple of Seikos, a Casio Lineag and a Skagen (that i intend to gift to someone). The model in my previous pic is a 66-9880 (or 9990, not surr about it), it's from 1961, hand wound. This one is a quartz from 1978.

>>17131956
Uh, I'm sorry mods but I think you have deleted this picture for the second time by mistake.
You see, nothing about it is against the rules. The post I'm quoting definitly is, though
>Advertising (all forms) is not welcome—this includes any type of referral linking, "offers", soliciting, begging, stream threads, etc.
https://www.4channel.org/rules
Here, I'm posting it again to fix your mistake. Please read the rules again and don't delete this post.

>>17132236
I'm not even a Rolex fan

>>17132323
lol this is a good strategy, i do it on right wing and christian channels all the time

>>17131723
I'm not really experienced into watches but should I buy a swatch, I really like the design of pic related

>>17131758
As a pure dress watch? Seiko Dolce no doubt

whats the max i should pay for an OP 41 preowned?

What are some outfits to pair with clear resin watches?

>>17132320
>This one is a quartz from 1978.
Oops sorry, wrong pic. This is a 1964 Weekdater.

>>17132353

>>17132365
Perfect summer combo

>>17132365
Add this and you're the coolest guy on the beach.

Fake bezel and no lume. £15 ebay

Currently in Geneva, ama

>>17132419
What's for lunch?

>>17132419
What watch are you wearing?

>>17132419
Also do you have any connections there? I'm interested if some guy is actually living there.

>>17131723
Hey guys. My beloved mom decided to gift me a watch for finishing my master's. I tried to refuse but she insists. I never wore a watch because I am terrified of losing it since I have ADHD.
I usually dress simply, mainly in black, occasionally dark red/green. I'm 24 but look a bit younger than my age. I don't wear anything too fancy, the most fancy thing you'll see on me is a brandless polo shirt and maybe a suit occasionally. It will most likely be my only watch for a while.
I really like some Citizen designs, such as CB5000-50L, CB5001-57E and AT9030-55L.

> Your budget
15,000CZK (€612, $617)
- I would prefer cheaper options to not take too much money from mom

> Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot
No preference

> Movement, e.g. automatic, hand wound, quartz
No preference

> Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd time zone
Water resistance would be great, also a digital screen in addition to regular dial

> Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet
No preference, but something durable ideally

> Wrist size or desired watch size
I'm 6'3, big dude, however my wrists are pretty regular. No idea what else to add

Also a side note: Are G-Shocks a meme? They seem really out there for regular wearing.

>>17132429
Wore my Seiko Alpinist17 as I was in south Italy before and didn’t want to travel with anything valuable, I loved how all the boutique people seemed slightly upset by it
>>17132421
Tacos, can recommend
>>17132432
Nah, but my family has a house somewhat close by. In really like the vibe of the city so I might take a job there if it’s offered to me to build a network there

>>17132439
is it as full of niggers as the rest of the country?

>>17132438
There are some really nice Casio Oceanus you can see in the previous thread

>>17132438
>Water resistance would be great, also a digital screen in addition to regular dial
Casio Lineaga has this, although for the budget you have i would rather suggest you an Oceanus. Picrel is my Lineage, it's an older model but they can still be found, i'd urge you to check the titanium models (LCW M170-TD). Oceanus has more water resistance i think (50m on Lineage is still ok) but doesn't have the digital display.

>>17132408
WHAT??

>>17132451
>>17132454
>Casio Oceanus
Thank you for the recommendation. Unfortunately the only model I can find here that would be brand new is nearing twice my budget and all the others are already pre-owned which I am not confident in buying I think.
When it comes to the titanium ones, I like those a bunch and there are two versions available (1A and 7A). I'll add them to my list and then see which ones I like the best. Thank you!

>>17132107
return to proper case sizes and shapes
revive the Cellini line
move hands production in-house
count my money

>>17132107
stop making steel-only watches
sizes now start at 39mm for a ladies model OP
revive the Oysterquartz name for our new smartwatch
You can now buy just a bracelet without a watch in it simply as a fashion accessory.

>>17132438
>Also a side note: Are G-Shocks a meme? They seem really out there for regular wearing.
They aren't. I'm 6'3 as well and I daily one. Probably the perfect height to pull those off, and even then there are smaller models. Try a local shop and see how they wear. Pic related is around 100 eur if I'm not mistaken.

>>17132139
I want a sunburst dial that looks like an anus

>>17132388
the nude beach?

>>17132323
>>17132327
Imagine actually caring
Imagine making this pic
Imagine thinking you would have any impact
t. not your personal army

>>17132492

>>17132524
Incredible

>>17132438
The Citizens are fine, but they are pretty big so keep that in mind.
The Casio Lineage line is also pretty good. Look for a titanium model, so you'll have less reasons to take it off

>>17131851
I like these meme anon. Can you make more? What about a GS one or one of a guy buying NOMOS

>>17131955
yes

>>17132511
You're posting the exact same text every time I post this image, so I'm guessing you're shitting yourself we end up ruining your channel.
Keep seething faggot. Your advertising isn't welcome here.

>>17132556
I'll make a Nomos one on Monday just for you anon (i dont have PS here).
I already have a funny idea that will make Nomos owners seethe :)

>>17132570
>I already have a funny idea that will make Nomos owners seethe :)
Joke's on you. There aren't any Nomos owners. Every Nomos ever made has been sent to watch websites and YouTubers for review.

>>17132585
I bought mine after their director took a stand against Nazi chuds.

New Teddy!!!
New Teddy!!!!

https://youtu.be/5P9bor9CuPI

>>17132107
I'm basically making watches just like they used to in the 60s and 70s.
>lacquered dials
>painted steel bezels
>tritium indices (inb4 "it's forbidden now" : I'm Rolex, who's gonna stop me?)
Only things from modern Rolex I'm keeping are the bracelets (solid end links, clasps...) and the new movements with 70h PR.

Also I'm discontinuing the Milgauss and the Yacht Master 1 and 2.
Professional watches can only be steel or two tones (no full gold bullshit, no diamonds).
The Sky Dweller is TOLERATED only if the engineers can make it 40mm wide and 12mm thick.
Oysterflex is now banned.
Datejust 41 and OP 41 are also banned.
Cases over 40mm are strictly forbidden (even the Sea Dweller). Watches have to be small, compact and sturdy.

>>17132611
>discontinuing the Milgauss
Why?

>>17132615
Because it makes no sense now that the 32XX movements are anti-magnetic.

>>17132617
But they look so good

>>17132570
ty anon i'll look forward to it, make sure to spam it in a few threads, /wt/ always has faggots splitting the thread in two or even three on /fa/ catalog

>>17132611
>Industry observers are mystified at Rolex's precipitous sales drop over the past few quarters.
>CEO Schlomo Anon was quoted as saying "No, the customers don't understand! Vintage watches are better!" as he was tossed into Lake Geneva with a stone tied around his neck.

>>17132627
One of the best and well received Rolex from recent years is the 124270 (Explorer 36mm).
People want vintage inspired watches. This also explains Tudor's recent success.

>>17132630
Post this 36mm watch on an 8 inch wrist please.

>>17132634
I usually don't save pictures of obese people on my computer.

>>17131913
there's a lot going on with that dial, the 'Automatic Chronometer' script above the recessed small-seconds sub which cuts into the 6, the number 7 really a Ball & C* and that tiny little T25
i'm guessing at first glance most would see a rather reserved piece, but the owner is going to have the fun of all those details making it quite the nice little curiousity

i like the tritium tubes on the hands, adore the indices, and judging solely by minimising the picture on my screen i think the shape of the seconds hand makes it pretty legible and therefore of actual use


*i'm guessing stands for Company

>>17132438
I daily a g-shock because there's a non-zero chance I'll end up armpit-deep inside a piece of industrial equipment in my daily life. The 5600 series is fairly tame.

>>17132438
>I would prefer cheaper options
snk355
snk357
snk361
snk366
snk377
snk381

snxs73
snxs75
snxs77
snxs79
snxs80
snxs81

Orient Bambino large or small
Tissot PRX large or small

Which watches give off that 1980s aesthetic?

>>17132701
Unironically f91w

>>17131723
I just bought an Orient Mako II on Amazon and it becomes unwinded after several hours of being unused. Is this normal? Should I shake the fucker hard before putting it down? It is absurd to adjust it every morning.

>>17132754
It's probably not fully wound.
Just wind it for a minute or so.

I have exactly $210 to use. What non dress watch under 40mm can I get?

sell

>>17132701
undoubtly

>>17132630
>One of the best and well received Rolex from recent years is the 124270 (Explorer 36mm).
and thats why the explorer has a 10 year waiting list while the GMT Master and Daytona are sitting on shelves, oh wait..

>>17132701

>>17132524
>Lolex Assplorer

>>17132775
>what are production contraints?
Rolex is able to produce a shit ton of 36mm watches. All of them (DJ, OP and Explorer) share the same case, indices, movement (the 3235 is just a 3230 with a datewheel). They are therefore easier to pass through quality control. And yet, despite the fact Rolex is shitting out thousands of these every day, there are waiting lists for these watches.
The GMT Master II and Daytona are more complex watches and take more time to produce. The movement in the GMT Master II can be found in the Explorer II and that's it. The movement in the Daytona is made specifically for the Daytona. These watches have parts that exist on no other models (bezel, indices, hands, pushers, etc).

I dont have the numbers but I wouldnt be surprised if Rolex made 10 Explorer for 1 Daytona.

>>17132818
I love this watch

>>17132822
>All of them (DJ, OP and Explorer) share the same case,
Incorrect.

>>17132823
It's new, feels like Japan from back when it was the future

>>17132822
lmao delusional as fuck
the waiting list (or grey market prices) are the only objective measure of popularity and this means that the explorer I is the second least popular Rolex model after the OP

>>17132336
30k for the turquoise.

>>17132843
As a 39mm watch it was unpopular. It sold only because it was a Rolex and all Rolexes sell.
As a 36mm watch it re-engages the "purists" and wristlets. It's still unpopular, but not nearly as unpopular. Plus, it provides good PR for Rolex for listening to their customers and "see, the waiting list isn't so bad" when someone gets theirs in three weeks instead of 10 years.

>>17132701

Thinking of snapping this old swatch as reward for my finals good grades, i'm worried on how to replace the battery since it's almost 30 years old

How do you become a watch repair man?

>mfw Rolex published a new Instagram post and people in the comment sections are absolutely seething
OH NO NO NO NO HAHAHAHAHAHA

>>17132939
Why do they even pay for social media managers? They don't need to market, since clearly they don't want to meet market demand.

>>17132944
>since clearly they don't want to meet market demand.
That's wrong though. They're building new production facilites.
Rolex currently produces 1,3M watches a year. They'll be able to produce 2M in 2023.

>>17132947
>They'll be able to produce 2M in 2023.
Not that they will, though. Flooding the market wouldn't help. They'll increase production by like 5% per year along with the annual price hikes.

>>17132881
people seem to be complaining they can hardly see the numbers on display, especially when they get to double-figures

from what i can tell on other sites than the official Breda, the watch is about 6mm thick, that slimness housing a Miyota quartz of some sort, but i can't be bothered hunting down exactly which movement so i've no idea whether it's decent

as an aside, the main reason i don't want to do any more research is because the breda marketing was so sickening with pseudo-intellectual garbage about the 3 styles representing transition from beginnings to becomings and if i read any more of that garbage i'd start punching holes in the wall

still, nice looking watch

>>17132951
Honestly might pick one up. Although I haven't seen many reviews? I dunno, seems like an odd-ball. I like minimalist watches because ironically they look good with stylish clothes.

>>17132947
...sure

>>17132953
well fair warning; apparently if you decide you don't like it and send it back, Breda will claim you broke it and refuse a refund, so take pics as soon as you get it and just before returning

>>17132948
I don't think Rolex is happy that Swatch and Richemont are taking advantage of the current shortage situation. A few years ago you could walk into an AD and buy a Submariner, now you have to waits months. I totally get why some people turn to Omega or JLC.
I have no idea what Rolex will do but I'm pretty sure they'll be able to sell 2M watches per year and raise their price.

Post some motherfucking good LUMES, anons.

>>17132954
Anon, think for a second.
Let's say Rolex can produce 1000 watches a year. Let's also say there are 1500 buyers. Each watches is worth $1k.
>1000 buyers get their Rolex (Rolex has made $1M)
>Rolex promises the 500 remaining they'll get their Rolex within a year
>250 accept to wait, 250 decide to go to Omega
>that's 250 watches Rolex won't sell ($250k in Omega's pockets)
>after a year, Rolex has made 1000 new watches, but because their watches are very good they now have 2000 potential buyers
>the 250 buyers of last year get their watch, as well as 750 new buyers ($1M in total)
>1250 buyers couldnt purchase a Rolex
>50% of them will wait, 50% will go to Omega
>the year after, 2500 buyers show up, and so on...
Each year, more and more potential buyers are told to wait. Half of them will shop elsewhere, feeding Rolex' competitors.
Rolex WANTS to increase its production to stop its competitors from growing and protect its market share. They even had to launch new models in their secondary line to keep a % of their customer base.

I don't get why people believe Rolex is happy with the current situation. It's literally free money for their competitors right now.

>>17132988
Rolex honestly doesn't care if someone gets disgruntled and buys a Seamaster instead of a Submariner, because that buyer will buy a Sub anyway given half a chance.
Rolex's moneymaker is the Datejust, which is itself nearly half theor production, and there's no substutite for that.

What Rolex is going to do is increase production and prices gradually until the second-hand/gray market prices for the non-hype pieces stabilizes slightly below MSRP, then it will begin capping production again.

>>17132988
>It's literally free money for their competitors right now.

Rolex doesn't have competitors. Nothing else is even close to their size. They are simply managing their advantage.

>>17132988
This is true. For anyone curious, there have been lots of interviews with past and present Rolex ADs who have talked about the official stance on the scarcity. It's all interlinked. For example, people hate the waiting list games and the fact that ADs weren't selling to first time buyers. Well, that's because Rolex corporate had a hard-line stance against flippers and has been terminating ADs left and right the last few years, and accidentally (or intentionally) moving watches to a flipper would be a great excuse for Rolex to terminate your agreement.

However, the problem is that no ADs are getting enough watches. You no longer get enough Rolexes to keep your doors open, so you are bundling high margin items with them to move people up the "waiting list." Rolex spoke with their ADs and told them to worry less about selling to flippers and that they wanted 40% of watches to go to first time customers. Will this make a difference? I don't know, maybe.

For anyone curious:
https://usa.watchpro.com/corders-column-flipping-rolex/

>>17132997
>Rolex doesn't have competitors.
Rolex have dozens of competitors.
Literally every watch brand that will benefit from Rolex not being able to deliver a watch in time to a potential buyer is a competitor.
Rolex also has to deal with engineers leaving its workforce because competitors now have the means to pay them good money.

fuck rolex. a $100 seiko is all you need.

>>17133006
Anyone know when was the last time Rolex wasn't the biggest Swiss watch maker?

Do you rike

>>17133024
It's OK. I don't like the crude date aperture. The sunburst dial is nice and I think it would look better as a no-date. I feel like the bezel is a little too thick. The bracelet fitment is laughable, which is why I think it looks better on a tropic-style rubber strap.

Not bad, but I would not buy it.

>>17132999
>industry executives contacted me to tell me how stupid/brave/accurate it was in roughly equal measure.
>article was "hey guys, you cant buy a rolex, its damaging the brand amongst first time buyers, and here are 3 examples of empty rolex stores"
If that doesnt go to show how cucked and afraid most of the watch industry is, I dont know what will. Its the most milquetoast observation, and watch industry executives are calling it a career risking move. These people make their career on not having a spine their very nice health insurance could easily cover.

>>17133032
>>17132999
I do like these guy's snarky articles about "exhibition watch"
https://usa.watchpro.com/look-try-leave-exhibition-only-watch-phenomenon-is-spreading-beyond-rolex/
>The industry needs to be careful here. Building hype and expectation makes sense, but only as part of a contract. If you lead consumers to believe they can have something, only for them to discover they can’t and never will, the contract is broken. Broken contracts break trust. Broken trust ends relationship. And this business is all about relationship.

>enter watch shop
>nothing is for sale
>leave watch shop

>>17133038
didnt ask

>>17133038
Yeah. It has really negatively affected the way many people see ADs, and justifiably so. Compare the Rolex and Patek (who frankly is even worse, but it is more understandable) boutique experiences to brands like AP (who still has their unobtainable models), VC, Lange, or JLC. I'd wager upwards of 70% of the customers in all these places go in just to gawk, but you're offered champagne or Scotch or anything you want and salespeople will often let you try on watches worth an alarming amount of money, even if it's obvious you can't afford them or won't be buying anything. They realize that there is inherent value in showing off the crown jewels of the brand and letting people who may be potential customers down the line experience the best they can offer and see the magic in person.

The last time I was in a JLC boutique I told the salesperson I was just killing time waiting for my girlfriend. In about 20 minutes he had explained how a Duometre worked in painstaking detail and insisted I try on a perpetual calendar tourbillon they had sitting around. That level of customer service makes a big difference. Compare that to Patek where you're told you need to buy $40k in dead stock to get a women's Patek to get a chance at whatever watch they happen to get sent. Ridiculous.

>>17133046
How poorfag are you?

>>17131739
Don't buy that one, it's a fake/altered dial. But yes, a good vintage Airking is classy af and nobody will judge you for it if you care about that stuff.

>>17133030
I agree on the date. I
Wish Seiko made any no-date watched. Tudor black bay 58 is next on my radar.

Can you recommend a brand for that bracelet or strap? I’ve never bought a third party band since so many brands are hit or
Miss

>>17132475
Are you certain? Yen to USD is absurd right now. It was 134yen to the dollar. You might be able to import it cheaper than you think.

>>17133082
uncle seiko straps are pretty good and also look period correct for that watch

>>17133070
>cant read
based esl

>>17132475
Can't you just buy online? I thought that Chrono 24, buyee, amazon.jp etc... Shipped everywhere

>>17132701
Gold digital watches were a big craze during the 80s.

>>17132939
Funny how it's meant to build hype and desire but it's now pissing people off. I wonder if Rolex will become the Cyberpunk of watches.

>>17133070
retard

Thoughts on Stauer?

>>17133221
>Thoughts on Stauer?
Apparently they make watches.

>>17132969

>>17132969

buy it

resale value on this?

>>17132773
What the hell is this?

>>17132701
ca53w
2 tone or gold datejust

How often does Seiko produce cocktail time watches? The one ive been looking at has been oos for a while and I'm wondering if I have to just buy through chrono24

>>17132028
I'm assuming that it's made of stainless steel and has polished surfaces. In that case, use scotchbrite pad or a similar abrasive to dull the shine.

>>17132969
that's some sad ass lume for a pilot watch

>>17133268
On bracelet and in great condition, they sell for around 80 to 90% of their MSRP.
Once Tudor ditches ETA and equips them with their in house caliber, an ETA one will probably sell for 50% of its MSRP.

>>17133264
>>17133262
>>17132969
Bitches, please

Omega is the new Rolex.

is this too big

>>17133384
Probably some limited edition or discontinued model. Their website is a mess.
>>17133386
Yes.

>>17133386
It's massive.

How wow, thanks JLC for this amazing deal... You cheap niggers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELYlI2CuP-A

>>17133416

>banned
lol
lmao

>>17133416
>>17133423
>post deleted once again
>banned
You won't stop me fag. Also now I know you're a mod here.

>>17133070
How pathetic are you?

>>17133386
Try to take a picture in the mirror as the lens that close distorts the image.

>>17133336
What do you mean how often? The previous 40.5mm models are out of production probably but are still in stock all over the place. It depends which one you want, many were limited editions. Also where are you from? I might be able to help you finding one.

You guys suck. Heard so much shit about alibaba's sale, but nobody mentioned Mr. Jones was have a 50% off sale at the same time.

>>17133455
>No one cares about shit watches
So?

>>17133221
looks like something a nazi would wear
is probably expensive af
is probably big

other than that it looks fine

>>17133266
too expensive, we're in economic turmoil times

>>17132117
absolute kino

>>17133426
mad?

James Dowling is selling a bunch of his Seikos, fags. Go get yourself something nice.

>>17133510
all according to keikaku (keikaku means plan)

>>17132117
>>rename co-axial "cope-axial"
its called cuck-axial, retard

>>17133507
>delete pic related everytime it's posted
>try to ban me, fail
>"y-you're mad? right?"

>>17133493
Imagine not showing the Chuckmaster

comically bad taste, anon

>>17133523
yeah, youre mad lmao

>>17131723
Why are people using vulgar language on this website? None of you are well-bred.

>>17133541
yo mama well bred :)

>>17133510
>focus on just high precision quartz and Grand Seiko
>Grand Seiko
Poor fella, probably has undiagnosed brain cancer anf fag disease. :'-(

>>17133541
I well bred your mom with my milk, son.

Hello! I wouldn't call myself watch expert, so I'm coming there to get some advice. My 'beater' Timex Ironman combo after 8 years of usage is barely working and I'm looking for some new watch.

My list of features would be:
-small case (current 38mm is just right for my small wrist)
-cheap (under 100$)
-swimming-tier water resistance (is 100m enough or 200m?)
-have stopwatch, alarm functions
-good LED
Nice to have:
-solar charging
-vibration motor for alarm

iam in europe, and i am struggling to find a way to source a new seiko sacm171, where do i buy one?

>>17133612
rolex oyster perpetual 36mm

>>17133641
Can't afford a brain?

>>17133659
cant afford a rolex?

>>17133612
Casio baby g or the midsize casioak. Not solar and no vibration though. I doubt all thay exists under 100

>>17133667
Hmmm that's looks interesting. Thanks for great ideas fren

>>17133440
Im talking about the 38.5mm ones, specifically the SRPE45 and SRPE49

>>17133674
forgot to mention, I'm a burger

This thing is seriously awesome

>>17133679
>that bezel alignment.

>>17133683
Thats my bad

>>17133689
Does it actually have a GMT's 48-position rotating bezel or is it just a dive watch bezel with a different insert?

>>17133691
Pretty sure it's a friction bezel/no clicks. But if you're not gonna Google it to confirm, neither will I.

>>17133691
The bezel is pretty shit to operate, it goes bi directional and has zero positioning. it can still do the job but it’s definitely the worst part about the watch.

>>17133703
>>17133701
Jesus. That's pretty bad. I mean, the first GMT Masters didn't have bezel detents either so it's not the end of the world, but you'd think Seiko would at least know enough to copy the successful features.

FYI, though, GMT bezels are supposed to be bidirectional, depending on whether you're flying east to west or west to east.

Dive bezels should be unidirectional so that you don't accidentally spend too little time at a decompression stop while ascending.

>>17133703
Like a Vostok diver.

>>17133416
>>17133423
>>17133507
>>17133539
>he deleted my posts again
>he got me banned again
You dont get it do you? I will never stop.

>>17133716
What rule is it supposed to be violating?

It's not a raid, it's not advertising. Certainly not as bad as the ones who drive viewers to JOMW or Teddy's videos. Those don't get banned.

>>17133719
The faggot spamming the JOMW videos in every watch thread is a janny. He deleted my posts multiple times and got me banned twice just today.
He's seething because he knows he's violating the rules by advertising this youtube channel and I'm not.

>>17133722
Close your browser and step outside for some fresh air.

>>17133671
You're welcome. They might be larger than 38mm, but keep in mind that they wear smaller and fit small wrists quite well, because the strap tapers down very quickly.

>>17133724
Seethe more.
I will never stop posting this pic everytime you spam your youtube channel here.
I actually didnt mind until you made a new thread a few days ago with your faggot face in the OP. You crossed a line that day, e-celeb fuckface.

someone bake a new thread

>>17133674
>SRPE49
Is a limited edition, 5000 pieces world wide, chrono24 has a few but they are a bit expensive. The green one is not limited and should be found in any Seiko store.

>>17133728
Here you go anon
NEW THREAD
>>17133732
>>17133732
>>17133732
>>17133732
>>17133732

>>17133724
this.

>>17133734
404'd. Does anybody want to make a non-meme thread?

>>17133907
can that faggot stop shilling then? The thread was fine and was only nuked because some assbalsted janny wants to shil their favorite YouTuber, or the janny IS that YouTuber. I'm not the anon who created that image and I never talk about it, but the jannies are being fuckbois and this shit is starting to make me mad

Uhhh new thread was deleted

new thread ;)
>>17133914
>>17133914
>>17133914
>>17133914
>>17133914

>>17133916
God you're such a tool.

>>17133919
he's baking a new bread, you're complaining about it

New thread that will not get deleted
>>17133963
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>>17131956
looks like it should cost a couple hundred bucks to me, the bracelet especially is shit-tier

>>17132107
Tiffany Blue Submariner and I keep half of them for myself and sell them periodically on the grey market to finance my lifestyle.