/fa/ - Fashion

>>17545109
Post cope watches.

I would like to christen the thread with something you snobs haven't heard of. Behold - the apple watch ultra

>>17545115
my 6 piece upper crust

>>17545113
>>17545109
I really do wish there was a lange cope but they are so refined and distinct. I mean there is glashutte but they sort of don't hit the mark

What are your thoughts on the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches. I can't afford a Rolex. I like Formula 1.

>>17545113

>>17545109
>doppelfederhause
why would you need a house with double feathers?
stupid fucking germanics.

Another thread another chance to post a watch i dont own

>>17545120
They look like something a 15 year old would wear, lots of day-glo colors. That's among the better ones, but even then, you're spending 2 grand on a quartz and you aren't even getting a nice one like a Citizen Chronomaster?

Just get a 50 dollar watch with a similar style without the advertisement.

>>17545134
and a watch i own

>>17545134
>>17545137
You have shit taste in watches.
Faggot.

>>17545142
Sadly you are wrong here, no problem you wont fail the exam just because of that

Post bizarro 80s dress watches

Why do brands insist on making titanium watches?
>looks dull
>feels too light and unsubstantial
>scratches easily
Steel is so much better. Fuck titanium.

>>17545113
These are still pretty nice imo

>>17544823
>You can always buy me a $300 watch if that kind of money is trivial to you.
lmfao fuck off retarded poorfag go earn it normal people earn that much per minute go suck some cocks if your too stupid to do it owhterwise

>>17545158
Titanium is comfortable, the lightness is a positive. And most companies put some kinda treatment on it so it’s very scratch resistant.

>>17545158
They barely make any. Titanium can look pretty good depending on the alloy, is hard enough scratches aren't much of an issue, and lightness on a watch is a positive.

>>17545114
>14mm in height
actually not bad. i would buy one if i were an iphone cuck.

Reminder,
Having a nice watch is completely pointless if you're fat. Anyone close enough to be able to see that your watch is nice isn't going to be thinking
>Nice watch
they'll be thinking
>Oh God, he smells like shit. He's so fat he can't wipe his own ass.

>>17545115
I mean yeah; its just like car makers, computer makers, cell phone makers, anyone making an expensive thing (for them to produce) taking a chance on something wild like making a pentagram or octagon watch. If they spend millions of dollars making all the tooling, getting it to market, and its a giant flop all that money is fucking gone. If they make a black dial, silver indices, off the shelf movement, plain leather or linked stainless strap it'll likely sell to all retailers because its non-offensive and generally liked by at least someone.

Make something whacky and even resellers won't want to stock it.

>>17545158
it's great for larger watches as it reduces the weight by a significant amount.

>>17545158
Why are you posting homage shit in my watch thread?

>>17545204
How can you tell its an homage?

165k euros for this watch

>>17545212
kijuuuuuuuuuk trubolaaaaaaajn

>>17545214
het ziet er zo goed uit!

>>17545212
>>17545223
>>17545235
Did they price it assuming only like 2 ultra wealthy schizos would buy it to make up for all the lost costs in actually making it? Holy shit its ugly.

>>17545223
zvekoro kvadimast vombeli kjukjukju

>>17545237
Thirty posts in and we've already got poorfags crying in their gruel.

What Nip watch brands can I buy in the $500-$1k range other than Seiko? Idk why I want a Nip watch but I do.

>>17545109
That dial is very nice.

I really want this

>>17545247
stop being pooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

>>17545247
Citizen, Orient. That's about it unless you're looking at microbrands.

>>17545237
There's only 25 of those and you can't find them anywhere. Yes only the super wealthy buy them.

All of Grönefeld watches are waitlisted. It's only 2 brothers that make them.

>>17545158
>looks dull
Some like the look.
>feels too light and unsubstantial
Once you get used to it it's very comfy.
>scratches easily
There are coatings and such, some even have self-healing properties.
Picrel is a titanium dress watch, your argument is invalid.

Am I wrong for wanting one of these? Yeah, chinkshit, I know, but from what I understand of their history they actually bought all of the swiss tools and equipment to make all the parts in house so it's basically a swiss watch..... made in China. And a lot of people reviewing them seem to like them. It's not automatic, but I think the idea of just winding the watch before going out is kind of growing on me, and my fiance happens to be Chinese so I think it would be fun to wear it when we dress up for Chinese holiday stuff with her family. I might even get the cream colored one for a traditional look for those traditional occasions.

>>17545266
Yeah, but you see, anyone who buys a watch that's more expensive than what I can afford is a schizo retard.

>>17545212
Is it a flyback?

>>17545256
Microbrands are fine, lowers the odds of meeting someone with the same watch. I don't like the look of any of Citizen or Orient's watches. Seiko have some great pieces but they're the wrong size. I'm looking for 35-38mm.

>>17545257
I could buy a $3k+ watch without batting an eye but I don't want to worry about losing it. I just think Swiss watches are boring.

>>17545280
>>I could buy a $3k+ watch without batting an eye but I don't want to worry about losing it.
why worry if your not pooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

>>17545280
>Seiko have some great pieces but they're the wrong size. I'm looking for 35-38mm.
Have you looked at vintage Seiko?

>>17545274
if you like it buy it and wear the hell out of it. grow some balls faggot.

>microbrands
YOU RANG?

>>17545280
You expect your wife to wear a $5k+ ring every day, why shouldn't you wear a $5k+ watch every day?

>>17545283
This. Hell, all 3 of those companies have some nice vintage watches that can be had pretty cheaply.

If it has to be new, basically all you can do to get a watch at a decent size is build your own. The chinks sell a variety of cases around the 36-38mm mark, just slap an NH36 in with a nice dial, or just case swap a seiko into it. I'm in the process of building one myself because I'm tired of companies not making watches for small wrists.

>>17545246
>posts fucking ugly watch that happens to be moronically expensive
>people call it ugly
>y-you're just poor!
I guess.

>>17545274
If you like it an can afford it why not? Seagull movement isn't apparently the greatest thing out there but who cares?

>>17545289
I struggle to get my gf to pick shoes worth more than $50, no way she'd wear a $5k ring. Idk what's wrong with her.

>>17545306
Are you going to propose to her with one of those $5 rubber fitness rings?

>>17545296
You mentioned price before you mentioned its looks. Clearly that's more of a factor in your mind.

>>17545253
Anon you should just go for it, you can pick them up quite cheap on the used market, cheap for what it is and the finishing, in the watch market.

>>17545310
No, one of these babies

>>17545315
Based, I've also got the same Reverso but a medium. Monoface yes?

>>17545253
Winds nicer than the Reverso as well.

how do you pronounce tourbillion?
Tor-bi-yon?

>>17545318
Wow, bro, super based watch. I've never seen a more genuine watch or a more genuine watch lover than yourself. Thank you for sharing.

>>17545320
Very nice anon, wish I went for this over another GS I bought, then I probably would've skipped the Reverso. Strange I keep coming back to the 231. You don't seem to have any issues with the bubbling – is there any?

>>17545319
Yea that is the Med Mono, I had to send it back to the seller duo to an issue with the watch (seller was trying it on), bought a BB58 and the GS instead and was meant to rebut the Reverso but JLC has done quite the price increases as of late.

>>17545314
Because you'd have to be hunterbiden smoking a huge rock to buy that. Its not just about the money; its how fucking ugly it is and its laughable price tag

>>17545113
>Post cope watches

>>17545334
Trump lost.

>>17545223
I'm unbiased. That watch looks dumb as hell, but it's the kind of thing rich people would buy. They love dressing like cartoon characters for some reason.

>>17545133
Lamest joke I've ever read here.
Off yourself.

>>17545333
The price increase is wild –2x in the past 5-6 years where I am.

>>17545330
nta, but I was really interested in the watch until I read about the bubbling issues.

>>17545269
This watch looks great. Very clean. I'd pay 150k euros for this instead of the clown watch. >>17545209

>>17545346
Whoops I meant to click >>17545212

>>17545345
Most instances don't seem too bad, and for some reason despite all I've seen about it I still want one.

When you see a spec sheet for a watch that says the number of jewels in the movement, does that actually tell you anything meaningful? Like if you're comparing watches and one has 19 jewels, one has 21 jewels and one has 23 jewels, is there anything you can actually do with that information?

>>17545330
>bubbling
>>17545345
>bubbling
What is bubbling?

>>17545341
They make some more understated stuff too

>>17545364
No, it's entirely meaningless bragging rights. Most of those jewels were added for the sake of dick measuring contests.

>>17545366
The SBGW231 and similar watches have issues with the adhesive around the seat for the crystal, you can see some bubbling around the edge of some of these watches.

>>17545375

>>17545330
>>17545344
Yea it has it a bit, I have saw much worst cases of it (I got off lucky), I think its scratches from when they press the crystal in, after reading GS says it is within spec, I near sold the watch as it rubbed me the wrong way but I love the design so much I kept it.

Yea it has been a 2x in the UK, for JLC as well.

If I could do it again I'd went with the Reverso, I'm going to pick a Santos Med and maybe a Pam111 (if I find the right one, that's not a super clone), then a few Rolex in the collection Sub, Explorer, DJ? and then I'll come back to the Reverso but who knows what will come along, I also like A384.

GSisters, it’s time. Time for the weekly scream.

*breathes in*
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>>17545382
Wow you went to Chrono 24 and listed the top 10 watches AMAZING TASTE KING I BOW TO YOUR ASS

>>17545375
Ah i see, thanks.

>>17545384
>>17545337
Why are (You) seething?

>>17545384
Man I gotta ask, why do you come to every thread trying to point out flaws that don't exist in the GS line and think people are having mild meltdowns over their watches? Are you getting paid to do it?

>>17545375
Thank for clearing that up anon, I never went back to the treads about it (was a little sick at the time) I can live with it (going to have to)

>>17545388
>>17545390
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>>17545393
beautiful, anon. I'm surprised to see so many 231s here.

>>17545181
Based. This goes with anything fashion related. None of this shit matters if you're ugly.

>>17545385
All Rolex models are popular (go figure) but the Reverso and el primero are icons but really few guys put the money up for one. PAM's are pretty hated these days. The Santo is really a woman's watch but I'm Asian so I'll be okay wearing one.

Popular watch are popular because they look good, I'm not going to buy ugly watches to be different. Like people who don't like mainstream musics because it's mainstream.

>>17545411
>>All Rolex models are popular (go figure) but the Reverso and el primero are icons but really few guys put the money up for one.
Yeah because most people aren't rich retards with more money than sense so they stop at top 5 and don't have to go to the entire top 10 lmfao fuck off moron.

>>17545337
even if you hate grand seiko, you've got to admit that people buy grand seiko to have grand seiko, with all of its dauphine hands, zaratsu polishing, weaboo inspired dials and so on
so it's not really a cope brand in the sense that Tudor or Glashutte can be

>>17545413
Poorfags gonna seethe

>>17545399
No, sorry anon I'm the only guy here with one, I just baiting the other anon to buy one :)

>>17545417
Posting some pass watches, AD never did call me about the Moonshine, my wallet hopes they don't.

>>17545417
Bad rep sorry
Short lugs and cheese-lookin gold

>>17545126
honestly Raketa is such an underrated brand, they have so many funky interesting models that you can get vintage for dirt cheap:
>this Kandinsky inspired watch
>Copernicus
>24 hour polar expedition watch
>"atom" and other interesting dress watches
>"Perpetual" Calendar
>Big Zero

I don't think people mention them enough, I think they're much cooler than Vostok

>>17545433
>>17545433
Rep? It's in the AD...... it's their watch.

Anyone have suggestions for good budget slide rule bezel watches? Looking under 1k
I’m gathering a small collection of cheap watches while I test em out and see what features I like before I commit to a larger purchase

>>17545280
there are a few 38.5 and 34mm presages if you want to stretch your sizing a bit

>>17545449
Citizen Navihawk
Seiko Flighty (no idea what it's actually called)
Hamilton X-Wind
Sinn 903

>>17545429

>>17545449
p;opopopopoporeeeepopopopopopopororororororopoppppp

>>17545464
How do you like the Stowa? I've been considering buying one

any alternatives I should consider before pulling the trigger on this 150$ Seiko, aside from Seiko 5s?

>>17545460
Thanks for the suggestions, I was only aware of the Citizen.
>>17545468
Are you retarded?

>>17545475
If it actually has a sapphire crystal buy that. Timex and Casio have a few similar offerings depending on your style.

>>17545478
Are you poor lmfao?

>>17545479
it does have sapphire. it's a quartz though, but seems a bit nicer than a Seiko 5 finish-wise and I prefer the minimalist SARB-like styling
I'm also considering Casio, but they seem to mostly have stuff on the sportier side, can't find anything in this "dressy sports watch with clean styling" realm

>>17545417
Name something your watch does that this one doesn't.
Oh, I'm sorry? You say you CAN'T?

>>17545490
>but seems a bit nicer than a Seiko 5 finish-wise
I'd bet a donut its identical to a Seiko 5 for fit and finish quality.

Yeah Casio seems to be getting away from dressier or non G-shock stuff. Confusing why since the same movements on nicer cases and dials should be profitable. Maybe they just said they weren't selling enough non-sport watches and abandoned the segment?

>>17545489
By my country’s standards? No. But I’m not wealthy enough to have a collection of all the nicest watches in each category either. So far I’ve got a gmt, a chronometer, and a dress watch. I’m looking to try out a slide rule watch and a diver before I commit to finally allowing myself to purchase a more premium watch.

>>17545449

>>17545494
>I'd bet a donut its identical to a Seiko 5 for fit and finish quality
it's definitely not leagues ahead or anything. the case does have a nice mix of polishing and brushing to it though, not bad
sapphire + 100m water resistance is some nice specs for a 150$ Seiko too

>>17545508
Yeah, they saved money on the movement and put in a quartz one for the sapphire upgrade.

>>17545494
I think the Edifice line has some great bargains in it. just wish they had something less sporty

>>17545493
Look good

>>17545506
Someone should make a watch with just sliding rule bezels all the way in. No time telling, no chrono, just bezels.

>>17545496
Just sell it all and buy a Rolex loser?

>>17545496
Are there any really good mechanical sliderule watches? Navitimer seems to be the only real option. The only other good options I see are the quartz Seiko flightmasters, the Citizen anidigi aviator watches, and the Hamilton khaki aviator watches. The first two are obviously not mechanical and I feel like if I was already committing to spending thousands of dollars on a Hamilton I'd just save more and buy the Navitimer.

>>17545517
After looking at the one anon’s suggestions I’m going to be getting the Hamilton Converter. Looks like a handsome watch and it has more conversions on the bezel than the Navitimer which is something I want to play around with, it’s right around $800 on Joma and $1000 from Hamilton themselves

>>17545521
Forgot a pic

>>17545298

seiko weekdater i think? any idea what model/year?

>>17545521
Don't they look difficult to read though? Most of the models I see are dark dials with dark bezels. I've heard from hamilton people that you can order them with different enamel colors but I don't know exactly how that works or who's dick you have to suck to do that.

>>17545515
I’d sooner get a Blancpain, Rolex watches are not aesthetically pleasing to me and the fact they’re so relentlessly shilled on every platform is just a turn off

>>17545473
I liked it, if you really like matte black military watches go for it, it was a little to toolish for me or maybe at the time I have to much of that type of watch, well finished, ran well, they are well worth used prices but Laco upper end is every bit as good.

>>17545531
Looks like an 8306-1000. The wristwatch revival guy made a vid with one here:
https://youtu.be/qcctenJhD_Y

>>17545534
That’s the pain with slide rule watches in general, the blue seems legible enough for my purposes. The idea of a mechanical calculator on my wrist is quite fun so I’m enticed by the idea of owning one. If I end up liking it I might very well end up getting the B01 navitimer in the pastel green color. Absolutely gorgeous watch

>>17545534
Yes, watches with way too many indices and numbers are difficult to read and generally ugly.

>>17545536
Not only that but I know people that bought Rolexes and were so fed up with the customer service and repair costs that they just sold them and washed their hands of them. Paying $20k for a broken watch and being told it will cost $3k to fix it will probably do that to you.

>>17545506

Post ugly watches only.

>>17545539
thank you, here have a classic

>>17545523
now this is trve bauhaus with heritage, not the stuff Nomos makes

>>17545558
>yeah, a Braun...just like my coffeemaker.

>>17545223
Damn, that does look amazing. Too bad that I'm a poorfag that will never be able to afford something this expensive.

>>17545545

>>17545274
I have a Seagull 1963, the cream colored oldschool design with the green NATO strap, and I love it. Go for it anon.

>>17545583
holy shit thats some serious watch gore

>>17545582
The train autists' choice! Choo choo!

>>17545586
Sterling silver. They aren't cheap either.

>>17545583
>Is this Mr. Anon? Yes, Hi, this is Tom with the Rolex Service department.
>Our watchmakers have inspected your watch and made their recommendations. We want to get your OK to go ahead with service.
>So, the standard movement service, gaskets, lubrication...that's pretty standard.
>It looks like we'll have to replace the crown...the crystal...the dial and hands, the bezel...sorry, the case AND the bezel...and, let's see...yes, the bracelet, that should also be replaced. Total cost will be 34,722 dollars.
>No, I'm sorry, those parts cannot be returned, they were non-standard parts. Those are destroyed per our policy.

>>17545109
Nice watch

>>17545592
I'm sure he is never going to service that.

>>17545592
I doubt they use real rolexes anyway.

>>17545537
I think I'd go for the blue dial version. I like the industrial German look of it, it kind of reminds me of the interiors of Volkswagen cars.

>>17545582
>>17545582
>Railroad approved
Based

>>17545598
WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT HAND?

More watch gore please.

>>17545158
Titanium is the perfect metal for a watch.
>lower heat conductivity keeps it the same temperature as your skin for better comfort
>perfectly balanced weight
>more corrosion resistant than steel
>pure titanium is softer than steel but there are alloys that are harder than common steel
>the most biocompatible metal so it doesn't cause any negative reactions
Steel is only used on watches as a budget alternative. Titanium is more expensive and harder to machine which is why steel is used. There are titanium alloys with better polish and harder than steel but most consumers would rather get a cheap steel watch.

>>17545609
Probably an average Alabaster Industries customer.
No more gore for you, have something nice for balance.

>>17545598
a watermelon watch lel

>>17545611
I'd be more impressed if that brass were hand engraved and not acid mask engraved.

>>17545615
how can you tell?

>>17545615
I very doubt you could acid engrave that deeply and have it look as clean as it does.

>>17545615
I doubt you could acid engrave that deeply and have it look as clean as it does.

>>17545615
nah there's no way you could acid engrave it that deep, look how clean it looks

>>17545582
Speaking of railrway watches here is an interesting article about Seiko railway watches.
https://www.plus9time.com/blog/2017/7/16/seiko-railway-watches

>>17545631
How do you think they got that foam/sponge finish on the deeper parts? Its either sand cast with the highs polished which is even cheaper/easier, but hand engraving would be really expensive for mass production and keeping consistency.

>>17545620
I'm sure they used a mill to hog out a good enough material and let the acid masking finish but my statement still stands. Its a lot less impressive chucking it in a vise and letting a CNC mill or do everything then using a mask template letting acid finish the surface when compared to hand engraving. Especially for the price of their watches.

Regardless, I think it looks nice, just for the price you'd think they could have hired an artisan engraver. Just my bias and preference I guess.

>>17545639
>Regardless, I think it looks nice, just for the price you'd think they could have hired an artisan engraver. Just my bias and preference I guess.
Then they'd probably have to charge even more or skimp out on the guilloche work on the dial.

>>17545607
If you’re going blue dial get a Damasko, if you want the classic look go Laco, modern classic Stowa. I only sold my Stowa because the seconds hand was so big at a glance it looked like a min hand.

>>17545637
Japs are funny people, there's a giant screen right there but no, they carve out a space in the dash for a pocket penis Seiko. They are known for their trains being on time, i guess we've found the reason.

>>17545639
>>How do you think they got that foam/sponge finish on the deeper parts?
Same way all engravers do retard?

>>17545646
>Then they'd probably have to charge even more or skimp out on the guilloche work on the dial.
Aren't these typically 6-figure watches? Who cares if they added $50k to the price for hand-engraving?

what do you think?
I don't have a dress watch and don't feel like spending more than $1k

>>17545658
That's a $9000 watch roughly.

>>17545663
oh then the acid etching makes sense. I thought it was way pricier.

>>17545666
Your retraded you can get a fully engraved watch for $1k from Russian engravers who do it by hand the texture i sexcactly the same

>>17545655
>they carve out a space in the dash
I'm not joking.

>>17545673
Based to be honest.

>>17545659
I’d rather get a seiko presage

>>17545659
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgv6lOihwso

>>17545679
ok so if i got the message right - any watch that's affordable is dogshit? I always thought if you're not wearing at least a 4k watch you're just going to be mogged when someone who does shows up. so do you just not wear a watch until you can afford to spend 4k? or wear a watch knowing its dogshit? Im new here, and dont get this watch culture.

>>17545655
>>17545673
Beautiful.

>>17545705
>>ok so if i got the message right - any watch that's affordable is dogshit?
The word is cheap poorfag.

And yeah just save up for a real watch, if you can't afford one by the time you finish highschool your too poor for the hobby anyway.

>>17545705
the man you saw in that youtube video cannot afford to repair his house and has a carpet beetle infestation. he also has a bastard son in south east as a result of his sex tourism.

it’s up to you if you want to listen to his advice

I regularly suffer severe autistic episodes

you know it's just the way it is

>>17545722
ok and? he's rich he can do whatever he wants

>>17545731
lmao
>>17545705
It's just a joke video, but his main issue with Frederique Constant is that they are trying to be Vacheron Constantine but affordable, and I kind of agree with it.

The truth is 99% of people don't care about your watch, so get whatever you like. That's the secret to buying watches.

Are swatches cringe or acceptable?

>>17545731

>>17545744
They are fine for what they are. A cheap plastic quartz watch that made to look trendy. It's not high craftsmanship or anything, but it's not trying to be.

One of the first watches I ever bought was this swatch when I was in highschool and I loved it. I wore it until the rubber strap wore out and broke after a few years.

>>17545659
Just get an Orient Bambino instead

>>17545659
If your that poor then why you need a dress watch loll? Your suit is shit your shoes are shit your belt is shit your cufflinks are shit you probably have fucking buttons lmfoa.

>>17545679
after watching that video I think I'll get an FC.

>>17545744
they’re loud as fuck

>>17545675
Correct. Pocket watches are based.

>>17545891
not that one lol

>>17545918
Are you sure? It was the most accurate mechanical movement produced before the quartz crisis....and it's currently in a dead heat with my Citizen after 11 months. I'd say it's definitely based.

>don't you even pocket?

>>17545920
Which citizen? the 0100?

>>17545920
ugly af

>>17545921
Yup, the same. See pic.

>>17545924
It's gorgeous, you mean....

>>17545927
no retard

>>17545927
That's pretty impressive then. Are you compensating for its deviations by leaving it in a certain position during the day or overnight to get that kinda accuracy?

>>17545937
There's no need. I had it serviced from Zenith directly, as they no longer sell parts to independents, and it came back as a true chronometer, as designed. For 8 months, it's been +/- 0, and the only condition is that you have to wind it every 24 hours approximately (give or take 2 hours). If you exceed this in the power reserve, it goes slightly slow (i.e. 0.5 seconds).

It spends most of its time dial up, as a ships chronometer is intended (and obviously this is how Zenith adjusted it during the servicing). I haven't worn it, as my 3-piece suit wearing days are not happening at the moment. So now I'm just seeing which one fails first...lol

>>17545928
Even the movement is 'industrially' pretty. See?

>>17545583
I'm almost offended by how bad that is.

>>17545945
That's pretty awesome then.

>>17545591
I'm tired, and have been spending too much time online, and read that as "Assblaster Industries"

>>17545959
You can still get them; the movement is the Zenith 5011K, and if you search Chrono24 or other sites by movement you'll find a few for sale. Zenith also 'found' new-old-stock movements and put them into limited edition watches around 2012 I think (Pilot watches, I think the name 'Aeroneuf' comes to mind); given the size of the movement, these watches are around 50-55mm or so. Great time-keepers, but obviously oversized.

Beware though; Zenith has done what Rolex did and other companies in that they don't sell parts to independents anymore, so if you get one and it needs new parts, you don't have a choice but to send it to Zenith directly. Pain in the ass, and quite costly, but that comes with the territory.

>>17545113
what a mess. also
>gangreserve
>panoramadatum
yeah no shit

>>17545324
Tu-bi-yoh

>>17545324
Yu-gi-oh

>>17545438
I own the western face version of the perpetual, my father the 24h - they're great, VERY low maintainence needed and keeps good time.

>>17545695
>Midtown
Oh, its mid alright

>>17545971
>look at that subtle off-white coloring, the Gangreserve and Panoramadatum. Oh my god, it even spells out the obvious features on the dial...

I want a watch with a separate seconds dial, day and date, arabic or roman numerals, with a nato strap.

>>17546081
No you don't.

>>17545438
>vintages fucked out the ass by fakes and frankens
>modern are too fucking expensive for an average watch

>>17545733
he isn't rich, his watches are like 80% of his net worth

>>17545673
The home releases of Densha de Go all came with holders you can put a stop watch into. The official one for the game is a bit small, though.

For the 20th anniversary, they released a pretty good one for 400 bucks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYdslabCNlA

>>17545668
Can you post a picture? I'm not the same guy

>1:1 super rep

Just look at those fucken 1:1 Rolex 4130 gears!

>>17546164
Of what?

>>17546166
Of ya mum.

>>17545945
Holy shit! Omegadrunk! You're alive.

Too fucking bad, really.

>>17546081
Zenith El Primero

>go to Rolexforums.com to read retarded theories about the soon to be revealed new models
>they all wish for 40mm Explorer on Oysterflex, 42mm GMT Master II and 42mm gold Daytona
Fucking hell, I hate Amerilards so fucking much.
Why are they so tasteless?

>>17545966
>You can still get them
Seiko still sells their railway watches, albeit they are quartz.

>>17545637
Thank you for the article

>>17546196
Rolex are great and I got nothing but praise for them as watches. Rolex brand policy and rolexfags are obnoxiius, though. Imagine being rich enough to afford a Rolex and yet taking pride in being treated as a second class citizen by a glorified retail drone.

>>17546197
I have a manual-wind one that my grandad left me.
Been meaning to get it serviced. Should I also get it polished and re-plated?

>>17545378
so all the talk how gs has
>best fit&finish at the pricepoint
and is
>way better than rolex
was bs after all.

>>17546208
Polished maybe, re-plated no. If you ask me leave the outside as it is.

>>17546204
My sentiments exactly. Their industrialization of watch manufacturing is incredible. The """culture""" around the brand is annoying.

I bought one of TGV's watches on eBay, ama

checked the catalogue and saw there's only 3 threads today, with this one being the most active
nice to see anon exercising a little restraint for once, well done gents

Grandpa's old watch

>>17546245
really interesting piece, i wonder if that's the original bracelet

>>17546196
I also think that Rolex's women's lineup is lacking.

Someone gifted me this watch 14 years ago, didn't expect it to last so long, I have to reset the hands tho

>>17546248
answered my own question to >>17546245
with a quick image search: seems to be their style
i had wondered at the bracelet, thinking it might be a later addition from the 70's
pretty cool

>>17546252
Was Rolex a brand for women and fags 10 years ago? Because the largest watches you could find back then were 40mm.

>>17546260
>Was Rolex a brand for women and fags 10 years ago?
Yes, why?

>>17546286
Cope, fatty.

>>17546289
>Uh shit, I've got nothing to come back with....I know, I'll call him fat. That always works.
Never change, /wt/.

>>17546197
fugg that 1931 Railway watch looks like its for me. Is your only hope for finding a similar pocket watch ebay and other watch reseller sites?

>>17546295
t. fat

>>17546295
Of course you're a fatty. 40mm is the largest watch an healthy man should wear, since it was the standard size for sports watches for decades before the obesity epidemic. Everything above 40mm was specifically designed for the amerilard market.
The most hilarious thing is the way you fat fucks cope about this.
>hurrr durrr 40mm is women size lmao
Imagine being proud of dating a woman who can wear anything larger than 34mm.

Speaking of amerilards, I've recently noticed the Omega board on Watchuseek is more popular than the Rolex+Tudor board.

I'm tired of thinking which watch I should buy. there's always a better option, with better finishing etc... until you either end up with something for 20 000 or have to settle

what are some cheaper watches that are the best at what they do, the definitive examples of their style? like the Junghans Max Bill. watches that don't feel like you're settling for less

>>17546339
>>17546343
FYI, the only people who ever accuse other people of being fatties are themselves fat. It's pure projection. Fit people don't care about fat people.

Now stop derailing the thread and post watches.

>>17546347
Omega have been advertising heavily to the youth market for the past 20 years, boomers are dying off.

>>17546347
It's been that way for years. Rolex posters tend to post more on Rolexforums.

>>17546350
Junghans Max Bill MEGA Solar

>>17546352
>FYI, the only people who ever accuse other people of being fatties are themselves fat. It's pure projection. Fit people don't care about fat people.
>Now stop derailing the thread and post watches.
Sure fatty. Here's a picture of (You) with your 47mm Panerai.

>>17546350
Orient makes good stuff.

Kind of want to pull the trigger on a pic related new for $600, which is a very good price where I live since they usually go for about $750. Kinda dislike buying online though since I haven't had to chance to see it in person or try it on. Anyone had/have it and what are your thoughts?

>>17546362
>Still projecting

>>17546352
>I-I'm not fat, y-you are!

>>17546366
>>17546365
>>17546362
>>17546352
>>17546347
>>17546343
>>17546339
>>17546295
>>17546289

See >>17545181

Will you two hamplanets just kiss already?

>>17546343
>since it was the standard size for sports watches for decades before the obesity epidemic
Someone should make an infographic showing the obesity epidemic vs the average size watch over the years.

Good morning, /wt/
What are we wearing today?

>>17546196
>Oysterflex
is oysterflex just a piece of rubber with embedded metal wires or whatever? what's so special about it?

>>17545109
Can I wear a women's watch if the size fits my wrist?
I've been liking the Orient Sun and Moon but the colour I like is only offered in women's

>>17546401
>is oysterflex just a piece of rubber with embedded metal wires or whatever? what's so special about it?
Yeah, it's a thin steel element with rubber around it. It's got some bellows on the underside so it won't stick to the wrist like other rubber straps.
As rubber straps go, it's quite comfortable.

Mostly, I think it gets attention because a lot of Rolex fans want to change their watches off of the bracelet but they don't want to put something not made by Rolex on their watch.

>>17546402
There currently isn't a law against it. Does it look feminine or is it just a smaller 35mm that you prefer?

>>17545137
sexy watch anon

>>17546347
An Omega is more attainable for people with an average income than a Rolex, so it makes sense that it would be more popular.

>>17546406
I mean, there isn't a law against cargo shorts or flip flops either
It looks like a normal men's watch in everything but size and diameter as far as i can tell
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=orient+sun+and+moon&_sacat=0&_fcid=3

When will 90s style watches come back into fashion?
High-end 70s style stuff seems to be all the rage with a couple of nods towards the 80s.

I own a GS and Rolex. I'm thinking my next watch will be a JLC Master Calendar (pic related) upon passing the Bar.
Based Y/N?

>>17545337
It may be cope but its a satisfying cope.

>>17546431
>An Omega is more attainable for people with an average income than a Rolex, so it makes sense that it would be more popular.
Omega's catalogue is also more varied, so there's more to talk about.

>You got a Explorer? Neat. What color?
>Black dial.
>Cool...mine is also a black dial Explorer.

>>17546438
Hold off a little bit (or stretch) and go for the Perpetual Calendar.

>>17546439
t. coping

>>17546433
>I mean, there isn't a law against cargo shorts or flip flops either
I know, I still wear both in the summer. Call the cops, I don't give a fuck.

Also, I clicked on the first women's labeled watch and its just 35mm but otherwise doesn't appear to be oriented (no pun intended) towards women specifically. I actually prefer watches between 34 and 38mm and I'm a larger guy. 50 years ago men's watches as a standard were 36mm and I just don't like 40mm or bigger watches today.

>>17545655
i love how the conductor wears those cloth gloves makes it feel way classier than my countries public transport

>>17546442
Nah, I hate that look. Way too many words/numbers. I prefer watches that are clean and rely on symbols.

>>17546438
Looks real nice, pic rel is what I would go for were I not poor.

>>17546460
This is also quite handsome. Does it come in any other color?

>>17546441
And yet everyone who buy an Omega end up with the same blue Aqua Terra or Seamaster300.

>>17546436
>When will 90s style watches come back into fashion?
I don't know. It will probably be a while, though.
Personally I like some of the weird-looking shitters that came out of the 1990's, (picrel, the Constellation '95). Simultaneously antiquated (the Romans) and futuristic (the claws and bracelet design)
It just wasn't a really great decade for watch design, overall.

>>17546474
>And yet everyone who buy an Omega end up with the same blue Aqua Terra or Seamaster300.
Yeah, as much as people say they want to express their individuality, as soon as they actually have to put their money toward something, they plug themselves directly into the hivemind.

>>17546463
White dial/white gold and white dial/pink gold, no blue dial unfortunately.

>>17546489
There's just something about that JLC cobalt blue dial + silver moon that just hits the spot, no?

>>17546492
JLC did hit on a good shade of blue, that's definitely true.

FYI, I think the blue calendar is a limited edition, so you may want to hurry up.

>>17546498
haha, I'm 3-4 years away from the Bar - I'm not even in law school yet!

If I don't get it, I'm sure there will be another piece I'll be delighted to make my lifelong companion.

>>17546499
So is that quartz, or is it an automatic?

>>17546517
quartz AND stainless steel without any high tech complications like a seconds hand or a date.

>>17546515
>If I don't get it, I'm sure there will be another piece I'll be delighted to make my lifelong companion.
That's the right attitude to take. Which Rolex and GS do you currently have, BTW?

>>17546484
>express their individuality
Gosh I fucking hate the retards who say shit like this.
Imagine needing a watch with a slightly unusual color to express your "personality".
>Eeeew a blue Aqua Terra? Omega makes 100k a year of these, I'm going with the green one! I'm not like everyone else hehe xD
The idea of expressing yourself with an industrial product is COMICAL. Like, do you think your watch is an horcrux or something?
Fucking consoomers, I swear...

I'm looking for a nice bracelet for my SKX013 clone. I've currently got one that's nice enough, solid endlinks, milled clasp, but it has some issues. First, it's 3.4mm thick, which is just way too thick. 3mm, 2.5mm is better. Second, it's too wide. 20mm at the lug, and it tapers to 18, but I prefer a taper to 16.

Finally, weight. This one is a bit unfair as the bracelet I'm comparing here are on totally different watches and one is much lighter than the other, but an old hollow link bracelet I have makes for a 72g watch, while the new bracelet makes for a 118g watch. Assuming the watch itself is 20g heavier, that means the bracelet is about 25g heavier than it should be.

>>17546519
not sure where you got this info

>>17546517
it’s an automatic. the movement is a custom clone by XF factory of the gen movement, which was the only way to achieve the ultra-thin 8mm case

>>17546522
Jesus, you went from zero to mad-as-fuck in no time at all, didn't you? Relax, friend. We're just talking about little trinkets, here.

>>17546527

>>17546519
the genuine watch doesn’t have a second hand. it’s a style choice.

>>17546521
GS Cherry Blossom & Rolex OP Submariner. Pic related: my GS (on the table I'm working at).

Just signed the offer letter for a promotion. I will be able to afford it.

>>17546534
Very pretty watch. Its really subtle and understated. Wear it because it makes you happy, not because you want people at work to give you compliments.

>>17546534
Very nice. Mazel tov and wear it in good health.

How expensive a watch should I buy if my wife and I make $600K per year and we’re worth about $1.6M?

>>17546529
>>17546499
wow I think people really underestimate the quality of fakes these chinese factories can pump out nowadays

>>17546541
Only you and your wife can answer that question. I'm sure there are people in your position who have dropped 6 figures on a Patek.

>>17546541
>I don't actually need an answer, I just want to humble brag on an anonymous image board.

>>17546532
Nice. The flash from the camera really makes the dial look three-dimensional.

>>17546541
50k

>>17546541
No more than $35.00. You're too stupid to have nice things.

>>17546541
>>17546557
actually. this is why I buy fakes

>>17546532
nice choice, I liked that one better than the snowflake

>>17545464
nice Stowa

>>17546550
>>17546586
thanks, bros. that pic is quite unflattering but the watchface + unprotected crystal is very pretty IRL. I love when you catch this watch in the right light and get the soft pink hue; it's honestly beautiful

>>17546169
It's heartwarming to know that you remember me. I did finally finish buying though after last year...I now have all the watches I've ever wanted.

>>17546197
There might be one or two on the market from the earlier eras.

>>17546208
Definitely get it serviced if you plan to wind it up and use it. You've got nothing to lose if you trust your watchmaker, and quite frankly as time goes on, parts always become more difficult to find for older watches. Sooner is better than later if you plan to have it for a long time. I wouldn't touch the outside, but that's just me.

>>17546307
The general design can be found in Illinois pocket watches, as well as Hamilton. Railway watches had several different dial design 'approaches', so just look on Chrono24 for pocket watches from those two brands. Waltham occasionally did that dial design, but not as often as other fonts and markers.

>>17546347
In addition to the great points by other Anons, I'd say there is more turnover as well; it's quite easy to get a new Omega as long as it isn't a Snoopy, 321 reissue, or Ultra Deep. With Rolex, there's simply lots of complaints about whether or not to 'favor' an AD to get a watch. Also; MoonSwatch has positively impacted the buying of Speedies, so there's more interest as well.

>>17546436
If you're talking about Tag Heuer style, I'm not sure. It usually takes 30 years for fashion to come back, and although the nostalgia is there, it's there in people who were too young to own these things at that time. Perhaps the nostalgia will come back in another 30.

>>17546484
They do, because being 'individual' only works in context to others. Also; it's tough to research for unique original pieces that are aesthetically pleasing, mechanically sound, but also affordable. So, the path of least resistance is to have a watch by a trusted brand but in a design combo that is unusual or not seen often.

>>17546396
I'm wearing this lovely thing.

>>17546240
kek

>>17546616
grug want L5100 Speedy

but long nose tribe swatch no make 5100

long nose tribe swatch keep 5100 for themselves, no let other long nose tribes make shiny 5100 rocks

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