/fa/ - Fashion

I miss the Oyster Perpetual Date

>>17964029
Thank you for updating the guides!
Posting in best edition.
First for ROLEX

Mashallah brozzers, check out watch I stole from tourist in Italy. Sound like American, he cry like baby

>>17964015

Not a custom dial, just a model from 2019

>>17964029
>"Suggest a watch"
Should just be:
Get a Rolex.

>Get a Rolex

>>17964047
you probably wear a casio lol

im planning on buying this tomorrow

I already had a rolex and sold it again. Not really worth it to pay the prices at the moment imo.
But I like the design, so I got with Tudor

Guide to posters

Major avatarfags
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>Poortadello/OmegaDrunk
Multi-reply specialist. Canadian. Gay. Only posts about his own watches. Very repetitive posts. Has several obscure Omegas only he cares about. Notorious for samefagging. Obsessed with BitterAnon.

>Whoretadello
Balding Greek living in Germany. Has a tendency of buying too large watches for his small wrist. Cleans cars for a living. Has a Tudor, Homos, and some Seikos. Life currently falling apart. Responds by getting more material things and falling in love with strippers. Excellent at ban evading.

>Citizen drunk/Finncel
25% Finnish, 50% Swedish, rest is a mystery. Lives in Finland. Works as a shelver in a grocery store. Alcoholic. Only owns one watch, but posts a lot, mostly about alcohol or coins. Possibly immortal. Tragic case of gyno.

>Mortadello
Very positive and friendly, but doesn't post anything of any consequence. Lawyer. Obese. Posts improving photos of amazing watches. Lies about his age. Does not take criticism well.

Semi-regular posters
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>HamiltonDrunk
Posts a single picture per thread before getting drunk and passing out. Owns a Hamilton. Works in television and film.

>Nobully anon
Trans. Has rich parents who have bought them several VCs.

>Cockwatch
Has one F-91W, has posted it on his cock. Mostly posts the Casio with Soviet knick-knacks. Wants to be Emma Watson. Russian living in Latvia with mommy.

>ALS anon
Has an 1815 Up/Down. Stays under the radar, but occasionally pops his head up to flex and complain

>Weekdater anon
Owns a Seiko Weekdater, goes on dates weekly

>Hungarian anon
Is a watchmaker, complains about his customers

>Central Florida Anon
Looking for a wristlet to love

>Raketanon
Has 3 soviet Raketa watches and a Raketa table clock. Likes his big 0. Wanted to be listed and got listed.

>BitterAnon
Who is the mysterious BitterAnon? It could be anyone! It could even be you!

Why should anyone spend so much on a watch that only tells time? The only watch you should ever need to get is the Casio F-91W. This is for a multitude of reasons, firstly its very cheap, second is isn't bulky in the slightest, you can pull your jacket sleeve away to see the time easily with very little resistance. The final and best reason in my opinion is the edginess that comes with it, both al-Qaeda and ISIS used them. So GET A CASIO!!!!

>>17964053
Is there a black dial version of that? A guy I work with wears a two-tone DJ with a black dial and diamond indices. It's sleazy, but it does look cool.

>you probably wear a casio lol

>grand seiko!!!

>>17964053
Looks good. I have a Rolex and I'm probably getting a Tudor as my next watch.

>>17964029
Redditors
FUCK OFF!
https://www.reddit.com/user/IceMagic75/

https://www.reddit.com/r/WatchesCirclejerk/comments/18xe727/anon_doesnt_understand_all_the_hate_for_grand/

>>17964059
Stop posting my father here you fucking incel

Cope if you must...and you will...

>>17964043
A blue Explorer? Or an OP with Explorer numbers?

>>17964053
The way the indices are not aligned with the day window triggers my OCD.

>>17964078
It's a 114200 OP

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>>17964081
>lacocel slavin away @ jerb lmfao

>He bought a Grand Seiko

>>17964067
Shit, we've been found out and are about to get some tourists. Everyone put on your best watch and act nice.

>>17964086
Ah i see.

>>17964088

>>17964096
forgot pic

>>17964067
>>17964096
>>17964104
Devastation... and pain...

>>17964104
Great. Now if I post quirky watches I will be a redditor. An internet nigger.

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>>17964119
looks and smells like massive poop

>>17963369
>Pro trek?
Yes

>>17964119
The whole ironic nerd culture thing is about 5 years dead bro.

Just bought my vintage rolex date from theo & harris (34mm) and my first prescription of estrogen! can't wait to start my transition! :D

>The whole ironic nerd culture thing is about 5 years dead bro.

>>17964037
BASED

>>17964127
Congrats sista *hugs*

What's the point of a rolex gmt if you can't travel with it

>>17964039
underrated post

>>17964135
No one buys a faggy complication like GMT for any reason other than to brag online

I wanna buy a watch

Thoughts on grandma’s watch?

>>17964147
probably smells like poop

>>17964145
It's easily top 3 most useful complications.

>>17964150
Maybe if you're a globalist liberal who hates borders.

stop me from buying picrel

>>17964156
It's not a Rolex.

>>17964153
It's especially useful for travel or international business but even if you're a working class slob that never leaves your home town it makes it really easy to reference the current 24 hour time if your timekeeping at work is done in 24 hour time. It also makes compass bezels totally pointless by mechanically keeping up with and referencing where north/south is.
>inb4 YOU CAN EASILY CONVERT TO 24 HOUR TIME IN YOUR HEAD
You can easily remember the date, too, but a lot of people still think it's nice to have on their watch.

>>17964156

>>17964156
It's literally a datejust but worse in every possible way.

>>17964160
No one who gives a shit about setting a GMT is involved in international business

>>17964163
and also 1/10th of the price

>>17964150
>It's easily top 3 most useful complications.
1. Chronograph
2. Diving bezel
3. Minute repeater
4. Mechanical depth gauge
6001. GMT

>>17964170
No
1) date
2) day
— power gap —
3) chronograph
— power gap —
4) anything else

>>17964076

>>17964171
If you don't even know what day it is then you don't need a watch.

>>17964174
my memory is dogshit. I can’t count how many times I’ve referenced that complication

>>17964173
Oh OH! What a hot take mate! You're sucessfully baiting us with this one XD

>>17964173
he was baiting right

>>17964029
I miss him bros..

>>17964160
You sound like you voted for Biden, globalist KEKHOLD.
>>17964167
Globalists who hate MAGA and run the world forum use GMT

>>17964183
trust the plan, shadow president trump is finally in position

>I miss him bros..

>>17964188
EWWWW

>>17964188
dadcore

>>17964188
looks like feces

>>17964188
Unbelievably based. Unfathomably incomprehensibly indubitably inarguably based.

>>17964054
>major avatarfags
>none other than fincel have posted the past 7 days

>>17964203
To be fair most of the "semi-regular posters" actually post one identifiable picture every several months, if that. The guy just has major autism

>>17964203
>>17964206
Cock twink makes like 20 posts per thread yet doesn't get elevated. He's the autist spamming the crap list himself most likely.

>>17964162
Doesn't he own a GS?

>>17964212
yeah elevate me please

I miss the fogmasteranon

>>17964216
>Bro casually spends his days shitposting on /wt/ from the moment he wakes up to the moment he falls asleep no cap.

>>17964076
>>17964221
this one is actually not a shitpost, I really do think so

>>17964223
Was the Bovet pocket watch yours?

What the fuck happened? This place is worst than ever!

>>17964147
dogshit and also fake, i'll buy it off you for $500

>What the fuck happened? This place is worst than ever!

>>17964226
no.

>>17964227
The smart people fled

>>17964230
>posts selfie

>>17964237
stop posting my pictures you creep!

>>17964233
>>17964227
>>17964029
Time for another POLL gentlemen:
https://strawpoll.com/e7ZJGAR2dy3

====IT'S UP====
https://strawpoll.com/e7ZJGAR2dy3
====IT'S UP====

>>17964156
i was thinking of buying one of the cheaper quartz grand seikos. i was looking at sbgx (which im pretty sure your picture is?), but in my opinion the best looking one was sbgv007. they are long discontinued and probably harder to find. the dial doesnt look empty

>>17964240
im not regular so i cant be 100% sure, but i dont remember it being worse. shitposts used to be up to 25% of the thread at most and it was directed against the expensive watches nobody owned. there werent so many trolls like now that just spam and trash talk any watch posted

>>17964245
>trolls like now that just spam and trash talk any watch posted
awww did someone say a bad thing about your seiko??

>>17964248
nah, i dont even own a watch, im just occasionally drop by when i get an urge to buy a watch, ask for recommendations, lurk for couple of days and the urge passes. been doing it for years

>i dont even own a watch

>>17964252
man it’s crazy how much difference a chin makes

Sinn?
Sinn.

>>17964256
>newfag didn't read the op and wasted his burger flipping money.

>>17964156
It’s a nice watch, buy it if you want

I think it’s clean, although I’d prefer mechanical for this stripe of watch

>>17964256
Nice. I’d quite like the Porsche Design that looks similar

>post fake Rolex
You couldn't post a good stock pic OP?

Nomos Lambda? Yeah I'm about to cum

>>17964265
Lame poorfag bait

>>17964248
Did he get more face tumors since I saw him last a few years ago?

>>17964266
No. Just no.

>>17964266
Bait?
Ok I'll bite. What's the point of having a 84h power reserve on a no day/date watch? Sure it's nice you leave it sitting over the weekend or something, but all you need is a 32 hour reserve if you're a functioning human being without dementia.
Also that power reserve meter has a far too large presence on the dial.

>>17964271
>those jumbo roman numerals

>>17964274
It's so I can take my watch off and bang your wife, girlfriend, mom, and sister for 84 hours straight without having to pause to put it back on

>>17964271
>this costs more than a Lange
Into the fucking trash with the rest of the shitters

>>17964274
Answer: they reuse movements

Every piece of shit rolex is crashing in price but not this, fffffffffffffffffffffu-

>>17964277
Doubt

>>17964170
Chronograph honestly isn't that useful when you consider the trade offs. You rape your water resistance, which is hugely important for a daily wear watch, for a complication that you'll use maybe once a month? If that. And mostly for the novelty of it because you happened to remember you're wearing a chronograph and figure you may as well make sure it still works. And it adds huge expense to the retail and maintenance costs and adds bulk to the watch.

>>17964278
>>this costs more than a Lange
they are in the same gruppe kid, look at the chart >>17964076
people who understand horologerie made it for newbies like you...

>>17964283
>You rape your water resistance, which is hugely important for a daily wear watch
All my "daily wear" watches have 50m or less of water resistance. It literally does not matter at all.

>>17964271
how do you go from beautiful, traditional Glashütte uhrwerks like this to that?

>>17964283
>it adds huge expense to the retail and maintenance costs and adds bulk to the watch.
Must suck being poor.

>>17964271
>German watch
>Moritz Grossman
It's as if WW2 never happened.

>>17964242
>sbgv007
011 is even better

>>17964281
You don't nipplemog me faggot

>>17964285
It matters with a chronograph. You literally cannot use the complication if your watch is wet.

>>17964271
>>17964287
>needing screws and gold sleeves to hold the jewels in place
Absolute shit tier without any micro-machining capabilities.

>>17964294
Do you often need to use your chronograph while underwater? How are you guys so retarded?

>>17964296
Even if you use it after washing your hands you put the movement at risk.

>>17964296
anon probably is a saturation diver fixing oil pipes or some shit lmao

all right, I'll say it: the only useful mechanical complication is the alarm. if you're 30 years old and you don't own a Memovox, you probably shouldn't be into horology.

>>17964297
Do you often wash your watch when washing your hands? This conversation is making me think you have some sort of brain damage.

>>17964297
>Even if you use it after washing your hands you put the movement at risk.

>>17964298
>anon probably is a saturation diver fixing oil pipes or some shit lmao
they have a watch for that and yes the chronograph works underwater

So tell me mechanical watch owners, when was the last time you had yours serviced and how much was it?

>>17964300
yo momma was into whoreology when we were makin' you kiddo lol

>>17964271
Is that some sort of a bumper winder?

>>17964301
Are you claiming you've never gotten your watch even slightly wet from washing your hands? Even on the crown side, the side close to your hand where the chronograph pushers will almost always be?

>>17964303
wtf i love omega now

>>17964304
im getting my Rolex serviced and with the new bracelet and re polishing it's going to be $800

>>17964310
Yes, I have, and it doesn't matter. I have never had water damage from a droplet of water splashing onto a watch and never will.

>>17964312
Oh God, that's what I feared.

What are your thoughts on aventurine dials? They look really pretty in images but I feel like they'll look like cringe diamond-encrusted bling bling IRL

>>17964318
that's just for an OP
if you have something ridiculous like the sky master or sea dweller it can be up to $2000

>>17964304
A lot of people literally never get watches serviced. You "should", but unless the watch isn't working properly you don't necessarily have to.

>>17964319
gimmick for those on the spectrum

>>17964314
>a watch
I remind you we're talking about water ingress from pushing chronograph pushers.

>>17964323
based chad not bringing his shitter for a service until nearly all the pivots are ground to dust

>>17964232
old Bovet > new Bovet

>>17964326
i have owned a 1861 moonwatch for years and have never had any issues whatsoever because i don't operate the chronograph while in a pool

>>17964323
If you bring it in at the proper time then they just re oil it. If you wait for it to break then they have to replace components, possibly the whole motor.

With really expensive watches it's not an option to let them wear themselves to shit, which is why I always advice people to get watches that are way well within their means.

What do you guys think of my new watch. It’s German from the 30s. I have to get it fixed so it runs again.

>>17964319
They are very flashy in person. The sun and overhead lighting will catch the dial constantly. Renders don't really capture it. I would not buy one personally, I think the novelty would wear thin.

>>17964332
>vintage shitter for a faggot wristlet
pottery

>>17964332
Extremely based antimagnetic, dust- and waterproof K R U P P S T A H L case. They are not marked as such but many of these were issued by the Krigsmarine.

>>17964319
Lange watches are retarded and you’re a retard for being into them

>>17964331
Question: is it worth bringing in a “disposable” movement like a Powermatic 80 for a re oil level service to lengthen its life?

>>17964346
nope, unless it's the chronometer-version
you use it for 8-10 years, you take it to Swatch, they swap in a brand new movement for, idk, like $150-250

>>17964331
I get it, I'm just saying some people don't and they're "fine." Especially with tougher ans currently mass produced movements like rolex movements, if you run a watch for 30 years without service until it finally breaks and needs a replacement component or two to get running again is the cost going to be that much different from paying $1000 or so every few years for regular service?

If we're talking about a 100 year old rare watch you can't overnight ship parts for on the cheap then, yeah, definitely get service if you're wearing it regularly. Other than that, if you don't care your mass produced watch doesn't run cosc anymore then what does it matter?

>>17964351
retard fag

>>17964330
It's like yoi don't even read the posts you respond to. Are you a bot?

Blackpill me on Sea-gull/Sugess watches

They're chinese amazon/ali-express poorfag-tier watches, but from what I've read they seem ok...

The seagull 1963 is based off the design of a chinese aviator watch that seems to have solid history. A chinese company bought the design from a swiss company. The ST19 mechanism is still regarded as decent today.

>>17964355
Are you? I don't get why you are so obsessed with this concept. I am literally telling you I own a chronograph with 50m of water resistance, I wash my hands with it and have for years and have never had any issues. What is your experience exactly? Do you own a chronograph that you broke because you got it wet? Or are you just some broke retard who read something on the internet and took it as gospel?

>>17964357
At first glance, it looks pretty bland but once I took a closer look it actually has a very interesting design. Good find for a microbrand!

>>17964351
There are some watches that are notorious money sinks, mostly the chinese mechs. The service can cost twice the price of the watch, since servicing is still done by your local, non-chinese slave labor watch maker.

Notorious watch is the seagull 1963.

>>17964363
yea i guess

>>17964365
That's why you throw it away and buy a new watch. By the time it shits itself, you'll probably be bored of it anyway and either lost interest in watches or moved on to much more expensive ones

>>17964348
I guess, I only spent $350 on my watch so at that point I’d probably just get a new one opposed to a new movement in an old worn case for two thirds the price.

>>17964358
Okay now here's the real question. Do you use the chronograph?

>>17964356
Just get one and test it for yourself.
I am thinking of getting a Chinese tourbillion

>>17964372
Yes. I’ll make a guide for you.
1. Refrain from washing watch while washing hands. If you’re a spastic autistic drooling retard incapable of doing this, proceed to step 2.
2. Wait for watch to dry before activating chronograph.

>>17964368
So you agree there are times when it's okay to decide against getting your watch serviced?

>>17964376
You're too stupid to realize it but you've just admitted I'm right.

>>17964227
no one wants to admit it but the avatarfags gave a certain character to this general, something no other thread has on /fa/

>>17964377
>It matters with a chronograph. You literally cannot use the complication if your watch is wet.
>have never gotten it wet enough from washing hands to matter
>can use it whenever I want
Yep, you thoroughly owned me. I will continue to use my chronograph while you will continue to cry about water resistance on watches you will never own.

>>17964380
vkkdj

>>17964384
The point remains that there's still added risk to the movement and that you'll rarely use the complication but even if you want to there may be times that you literally can't. As opposed to other complications where you just look at the date and.... That's it, you know what the date is. So going back to the original discussion, I'm saying chronograph isn't as important as utilitarian and functional as even the simplest date complication. If we're being totally honest a simple dive time bezel is more than sufficient for tracking elapsed time 9 times out of 10, and any watch with any movement could have one.

>>17964304
Had to service it twice when i got it ~3 years ago since it was barely working, total cost 140€

>>17964156
10/10 flawless watches. I have the GMT version

>>17964419
But gmt is commie liberal shit though.

Thoughts on microbrand watches? Do they all really come out of the same chinese factories?

>>17964332
I think its rather cute. Do buy a new strap for it though.

>>17964423
>Thoughts on microbrand watches?
they all come out of the same chinese factories

>>17964356
They can be a bit fragile or so i've heard.

>>17964423
>Do they all really come out of the same chinese factories?
Without meme'ing, yes.
There's a couple facilities in Guangzhou that produce all the microshitters.

>>17964423
>Robucks
must be 18 to post here kid

How to fight against getting your Rolly stealed?

>>17964356
I'm not even clear on whether or not they are different companies.

>>17964436
If you were actually worthy of a rolex, you would not give a shit if it was stolen. Carry a whole bag of them around and throw them at the homeless like bread to ducks.

I fucking love this colour scheme. Wish Rolex made this.

>>17964445
jamaican flag

>>17964436
On Friday evening, a bloody act of revenge took place in the Naples area.
It was Friday evening when 26-year-old Giuseppe Greco was threatened with a gun by two men at the wheel of his Smart car in Naples. Ciro Chirollo (†30) and Domenico Romano (†40) are the names of the two perpetrators who take Greco's Rolex during the robbery.

The robbers don't get far with the loot, however, because the robbed man doesn't want to let the incident rest. He chases the two men in his car as they speed away on their scooters. Between Villaricca and Marano, Greco rams the vehicles and brings the two robbers down. But that's not all: the car also runs over the men who have fallen to the ground. After the 26-year-old crashes his Smart car into a wall, he flees - leaving the lifeless bodies of Chirollo and Romano lying on the road.

Horrific sight
The eyewitnesses who later pass by the scene of the crime immediately alert the police and emergency services. When they arrive, they see a scene of horror: the bloody bodies of the two robbers with criminal records lie between the wreckage of the car

Avenger denies the crime
The search for the fleeing driver did not take long, as Greco contacted the police that same night. Not to turn himself in - but to report his Smart car and the Rolex as stolen.

However, the man who is now accused of premeditated murder denies all accusations. The investigation is ongoing. Greco is still at large for the time being.

>>17964445
If this had the square indices and a gold oyster bracelet it would be perfect.

>Be me, chad Rolex owner, the epitome of being filthy rich. Have my designer suit tailored to perfection, Rolex glinting on my wrist. Walking down the street, feeling like a god amongst peasants.
>Suddenly, approached by a group of raggedy poorfags. They shout some nonsense about redistribution of wealth. Laugh it off, telling them I can buy their whole existence with pocket change.
>One of them shoves me, getting in my face. Rage glimmers in his eyes like pennies they can't afford. Chuckle, realizing it's time to teach these paupers a lesson. Without missing a beat, I summon my secret weapon, the mighty fist of the bourgeois.
>Take a swing at the poorfag, connecting with his jaw just like a stock market crash. He drops like their hopes of ever owning a Rolex. And just like that, I unleash a barrage of uppercuts and right hooks. The poorfags' faces contort into a mosaic of misery and defeat. Each punch, a reminder of their inferiority. Their lack of Rolex.
>The crowd gathers, witnessing the beatdown of the century. Police sirens wail in the distance, but I know I won't be held responsible. Juries are like my personal cheerleaders, celebrating my triumph over the lowly masses.
>Flash forward to court, where a jury of my peers is in awe of my Rolex, my status. The defense lawyer, a mere mortal, presents their arguments. I casually twirl my golden Daytona, a reminder of what separates us. The jury is hypnotized by the ticking; they can't convict someone so superior. My lawyer's closing statement is just a formality; we already won.
>The verdict rings out, acquittal in perfect harmony with my Rolex. The courtroom erupts in applause, as if they were the grateful peasants they truly are. I bask in my glory, savoring the taste of victory and the jealous stares of the poorfags.
>Leaving the courtroom, Rolex shining brighter than ever, I smirk. Being a rich Chad isn't just about money; it's about asserting dominance over the plebeians.

>>17964463 (Me)
Actually I just also remembered, the crown isn't as good as a Submariner crown although it's not a huge deal.

>>17964449
Nah that's just with the leather strap. (Wearing a diver on leather is gay btw)

>>17964029
I like the older, smaller ones with painted indices that are huge.

>>17964053
If you love it, go for it. I bet it looks good on your wrist!

>>17964076
Roger Smith mogs them all...

>>17964156
I can't, Anon. It looks really nice. If it's on your wrist, I'd say it fits well too. Why do you want to not buy it?

>>17964182
It is I, Fren. How are you today? What's on your wrist today?

>>17964188
He may come out yet...

>>17964203
I was very busy, as you can understand due to the time of year.

>>17964256
Nice! I like their flieger design language. Very logical and modern while still bearing character.

>>17964266
Yup, it's my favorite Nomos. Looks amazing in person.

>>17964280
A fun watch for a mathematician.

>>17964283
Everything about what you said is incorrect. Even on a Speedy, the water resist is 50m; the rule is that you don't operate the crown or the buttons while submerged. You can submerge the watch just fine, just don't use the buttons or crown. There are, of course, chronographs that can be used at depth; I have one (pic related). I use chronographs multiple times daily, especially at work. The expense of maintenance comes with the territory though, so complaining about it is like complaining about changing the oil in your car; if you can't afford the maintenance, you can't afford the watch. Adding bulk? Depends on the movement; poorer movements will be thicker in general, and one of the reasons why the Daytona is so beloved is that it's quite thin compared to other automatic chronographs of its price range.

>>17964303
Exactly.

>>17964304
I did the lot between 2020 - 2022 or so. The vintage pieces tend to be serviced more often than the normal ones. The expense depended upon who did it and what was required. I have an independent who takes care of my vintages, and his prices are reasonable and a fraction of the cost of AD, but other ones I sent to Omega or Zenith and they have their prices listed on their websites.

>>17964496
Nobody ever said the speedmaster, or chronographs in general, aren't waterproof.

>>17964496
Kill yourself.

>>17964311
They have a lot of awesome stuff. The watch I posted in my previous post >>17964496 was apparently the first one they released that could be used at depth (i.e. 300m below). That's why I love it so much; just a bullet-proof watch that can do anything anytime. Obviously the modern iterations can still do that.

>>17964310
If I only wear 1 watch, it's on the right wrist, so the pushers never come close to water. Good for the vintage ones.

>>17964319
In person they're awesome. There's a Speedy moonphase with an aventurine dial...man, it's like the sky.

>>17964323
I get my vintage ones serviced 'at the correct intervals', but the modern ETA-based ones I get serviced at larger intervals. It really depends on the individual watch, how much you wear it, etc.

>>17964356
Chinese watches fail due to a variety of reasons: movement design, and quality control. ALL of them are like this. The Seagull 1963, has a movement made from the same tooling as the original Venus movement from back in the day, but modifications have been made by Seagull for the modern day. So, the movement could be argued to be not as great as the original. Then you stack on top of this some awful quality control (i.e. fingerprints, dust, debris, bad lubrication or none at all, etc.), and you get the lottery bag that is every chinese watch ever made. When I got my Seagull, the movement was 'not too bad' according to my watchmaker in terms of cleanliness, and he had to make some adjustments to the chronograph, but once he did, the thing worked within my tolerances. It was a lovely place-holder for a Speedmaster at that time of my life, and the chronograph is crisp to operate and held +0.5 seconds per day.

If you get a chinese watch, have a trusty watchmaker at hand so he can clean it and pull it into the best possible performance that the watch is capable of.

>>17964375
I considered that too. My watchmaker said, 'your loss'. lol

>>17964182
I guess you can drink bleach now.

>>17964423
I think we live in a remarkable time where we have the largest possible variety to choose from and many of them are reasonably priced for what they can do. You could quite literally find any design that speaks to you and buy it, when back in the day you were far more limited by what stores were in your town and what price you could afford. Quality control is the issue, as always though, so my thoughts always gravitate to the same thing: do you have a watchmaker who can inspect it when it arrives, and can service it when it needs a service and/or parts? If so, then enjoy!

>>17964436
Don't go to awful areas, don't flash the rolii around, and make sure your bodyguard is not sleeping.

>>17964519
Jesus fuck. How do you type that much without saying a fucking thing?

>>17964519
>You could quite literally find any design that speaks to you and buy it, when back in the day you were far more limited by what stores were in your town and what price you could afford.
Yes thank G-d everyone now has unlimited amounts of money right retard?

>>17964510
You still might not be able to risk using your chronograph just because it's raining or snowing.

Honestly, if this is what /wt/ avtarfagging is like, I'm cool with them staying away.

>>17964519
You fucking faggot.
Kill yourself.
You don't actually know fuck about watches, even the frankens you own.

>>17964496
Welcome back Omega-san, in your absence you were missed.

>>17964527
samefagging. Jesus.

>>17964527
>in your absence you were missed.
by whom? cite sources.

>>17964528
>>17964530
Bitteranon, can we not have to deal with your antics today? It's been a long week for me and I would just like to hang out with Omega-san.

>>17964531

>>17964531
Holy Christ, you're not even attempting to hide your samefagging,

Reading this thread I know I'm a retard for asking, but while I'm saving up money to buy a Rolex™. What uber budget automatic watch can I buy?
I don't want to change batteries I swear to fuck I'm okay with correcting the time because the watch stops but I can't be assed with a goddamn battery. I know I'm autistic, thanks for the help.

It's time I graduate from my $60 macy's watch to a big boy watch (budget $1200).

I've been thinking about getting a railway watch because Im one of those literal autists who cum over trains. I think the Citizen Homer is a particularly beautiful watch, and it was for Japanese railways (I'm also an anime autist).

The thing I'm worried about is that vintage watches are particularly a bitch to maintain, and servicing it might be an additional few hundred bucks.

Thoughts?
PS My runner up for a railway watch is for Ball since they're literally the OG American railway watch. Apparently they actually make quality watches so I'm also considering that even though their design is less appealing.

>>17964534
By a G-Shock and make a promise to yourself, before the battery dies on it you will own a Rolex.

>>17964535
Keep saving, buy a Rolex. You don't want to be stuck with an Omegay.

>>17964536
>G-Shock
Fuck it, based I guess.

>>17964534
https://www.ashford.com/tissot-t0064081105700.html

>>17964539
That's the only way you're gonna do it anon, otherwise you're just going to keep putting it off. And life is fucking so you better get started.

>>17964538
not him but I'm curious: are there, like, railway-related Rolexes?

>>17964538
Rolex is the Apple of watchfags

>>17964535
>a big boy watch (budget $1200).
LOL

>>17964543
Yeah all of them since everyone in every field buy ass a Rolex when he is not a poor anymore.

>>17964499
based

>>17964521
Why are there so many contrarian asswipes in the general tonight? That's not what he was saying and you know it.

>>17964543
I'm him
Doesn't seem to look like it. The only ""luxury brand"" I know is the Omega Railmaster which can tolerate exposure to electric fields. It's like a diver watch for electricians. I don't even think conductors *could* use this watch. The government set a bunch of standards for the dial, which this watch doesn't seem to meet.

Historically, railroad conductors were expected to buy their own watches so railroad watches are relatively very affordable.

>>17964522
>You still might not be able to risk using your chronograph just because it's raining or snowing.
Lmao. Why are autists like this? Spend a lot of time standing outside in the rain without an umbrella timing things?

>>17964547
I'm deep into this enough to justify myself spending $1k on jewelry, but I'm not brain damaged enough to go any further than that yet.

>>17964555
Use a timing bezel and it's not an issue.

>>17964535
Well I think it shouldn't be that bad to maintain because at the end of the day it's not a super complex movement. And surely modeen Miyota stuff is related to it.

>>17964497
Anon implied by describing the water resistance as getting 'raped' when the chronograph function is offered on the watch. Plus: no watch is considered 'waterproof'; that term hasn't been used since the 50's.

>>17964499
But Anon, I have so many walls of text to write and so limited time. What are you wearing tonight, Anon?

>>17964518
I would much rather recommend him a full mug of port; that's more fun!

>>17964520
It's as easy as counting the beans when the sun swallows its willow.

>>17964521
You misunderstand, Fren. You can get designs today that you couldn't get back then without spending lots of money. Look at all the 'homages' to obscure watches from the 70s and 80s that now exist at reasonable prices. That's great if you just like the design and don't care about the movement or brand.

>>17964522
The only one I have to be careful of is the 321, because the pushers are attached to the case by hammering them in rather than screwing them in (that was later altered for the 145.012s with the taller pushers). If you have a 105.012 like mine that is all original, you can't replace these pushers, nor can you disassemble them, so you are left with pushers where you'll have no idea what state the gaskets are in. I have to be 'careful' with that watch, but all the other ones are fine.

>>17964523
Ackshually, /wt/ thrives with knowledgeable and experienced posters who own these watches. We have insights that a non-owner may not have yet. For instance, did you know that the winding experience on an 1861 is inferior to an old 321 but has been improved with the new 3861?

>>17964524
Pour yourself a drink Anon, and come join us to talk about watches. What are you wearing today, Fren?

>>17964527
Thank you, kind Fren; I missed you all too. What are you wearing?

>>17964530
BitterAnon, S., "My Bitter Struggle with OmegaChad.", Vol. VII, p. 2842 (Bienne, 2016, 9th edition, trans. CitizenChad/LawyerAnon).

>>17964180
It's crazy that he gives AP an A when this year was the travis scott collab AND another marvel watch

Two blatant cash grabs warrants an A I guess

>>17964563
>Look at all the 'homages' to obscure watches from the 70s and 80s that now exist at reasonable prices.
Yeah awesome the only thing you forgot to mention is that the ACTUAL WATCHES that they're homages to had reasonable prices back then, brain damaged moron.

>>17964567
But not now. That's the point. If you want a sub from the 70s, it's far cheaper to get an homage to it now than to buy the real thing. For all the people who weren't yet born, this becomes the only realistic option. What are you wearing tonight, Anon?

There are like 4, maybe 5 posters in these threads who have a good collection. Why would I listen to anyone but those people? You know that if you just own Casios and Seikos then no one really gives a shit what you say, right?

>>17964535
>even though their design is less appealing
some of their modern designs are onions but the Trainmaster makes me wanna ride the chuchu train:
https://www.jomashop.com/ball-trainmaster-roman-automatic-mens-watch-nm1058d-l4j-gy.html
https://www.jomashop.com/ball-trainmaster-41mm-automatic-mens-watch-nm1058d-l4j-wh.html

Bros if I start a watch channel would you like comment and subscribe?

>>17964535
Probably the finest wristwatches ever made in the USA, and barely anyone knows or cares about them:
https://www.elgin.watch/enwco/watch-lines/b-w-raymond-wristchronometer/

Why the fuck do they not make bracelets for their precious metal watches?

>>17964582
Yes!

>>17964563
>Thank you, kind Fren; I missed you all too. What are you wearing?
Just wearing my Apple Watch right now since I'm at the gym(on a friday night yes... ;-;).

>>17964584
Their watches look really nice but it looks like they're out of business :(
More interestingly, they've made military WW2 watches. Gonna look into that next

>>17964578
How are these things hundreds of thousands of dollars? It's some sort of Mexican cartel money laundering scheme or something right?

>>17964563
The water resistance is "raped" though. It's very rare that their water resistance is rated beyond 5atm and even if it is 10atm or more it's irrelevant if you try to use it when there's water around
>JUST DON'T USE IT WHEN IT'S WET
But what if I want/need to? I'm fucked. It's the only weather and climate restricted complication. And on top of that it's not any more useful in most cases than a timing bezel. That's why it's not the most useful complication, it's an overengineered and costly solution to a problem that is solved through much cheaper easier means.

>>17964571
You mean for poor losers who come from shit families, and if you're like that, why wear a watch in the first place?

>>17964584
Awesome read Anon, thanks for posting!

>>17964593
It might make the watch seem too expensive for what you're getting.

>>17964600
Nice! Keep the technique sharp, and keep on bettering yourself!

>>17964613
It's when the watch is submerged that is the problem, not rain or snow.

>>17964617
No, I mean that there are viable alternatives that have the look without the cost. What are you wearing tonight, Fren?

>>17964618
>>17964499

>>17964535
Ball of today is unfortunately a zombie corpse reanimated by a Chinese holding company. They have nothing to do with the original American Ball company. Once in a while you'll see them come out with something really cool in a tasteful size, but their catalogue rotates a lot.

A few years ago they did a limited run of a watch with a bimetallic strip based thermometer built into the movement. That's a complication I don't think I've ever seen before.

>>17964029
Hello, I live in a third world shithole, but the city I’m in is very touristic
A couple days ago I was going through a flea market, and I saw quite a few old/used watches
I was thinking due to the touristic nature of the city, there may actually be a non-zero chance of a watch being worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars out there
There’s no guide in the OP for figuring out what a watch is worth, and I can’t just be buying every watch out there, any tips? Besides making a list of the top 10 or 20 famous brand names, is there some tips I could use to figure out watches that are worth something? And maybe be able to spot fakes? Also keep in mind all of these will be of fairly worn quality, and with no proof of purchase or anything, what are the odds this is a good side hustle

>>17964618
So you use your chronograph in the rain?

>>17964625
>>17964618
>>17964613
If I wanted to time something, I'd pull out my phone. A watch is nothing more than a piece of jewelry. Using it as a timekeeper is for the working class.

>>17964625
If it's not my old 321, then yes, many times. The Mark40 was out with me jogging last week, in the rain, and I was timing hills.

>protip - it's still fine.

>>17964633
Phones are heavy, cumbersome, and the chronograph can't be started with one push of one button sight-unseen.

>>17964622
At least here in the US, stolen valuables are passed by experts who can pick out anything outstandingly expensive. The ones you see in those markets are the shitters. You need to gain favor to get access to the good illegal stuff.
Also, they could be reps. Watch out for that too.

>>17964618
>No, I mean that there are viable alternatives that have the look without the cost. What are you wearing tonight, Fren?
Dude either start replying to messages people actually post or fuck off with your hallucinations.

>>17964622
>I was thinking due to the touristic nature of the city, there may actually be a non-zero chance of a watch being worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars out there
What you think people don't have the internet in 2024 retard? No, there is no chance, they end up on fucking flea market stalls AFTER they've been picked clean of anything valuable.

i buy fakes and sell them on the flea some retard always buys them

>>17964646
Based

>>17964646
AY BAZINGULUS

>>17964598
Ok anon I even ordered a mic just now
You better be my first sub when I shill the channel here and inevitably get banned

>tfw I have 7 soiko flight masters
I need help

>>17964642
>>17964645
I learned to never underestimate the retardedness of people anons
Thieves here are definitely absolutely stupid, I’ve heard more than one time people selling bricked iPhones for couple bucks because they don’t know it’s iCloud protected, thieves and crackheads are a force to be reckoned with
Can you give me pointers at least instead of being pointless dicks shutting me down

>>17964665
Yeah go to school and get a real job.

>>17964622
Automatic hands will sweep. Quartz hands will tick. If it’s a Rolex and it’s ticking, it’s a fake.

Misspelled words.

Reddit honestly has good advice on how to spot fakes. Just search “fake” on /r/watches

>>17964170
>chrono
>useful
lmao
let me guess?
timing your steaks?
fucking dumb asshole

>>17964519
>2254.50
Mine was stolen years ago.
Looked at prices on c24 and was surprised that they've not moved since 2015 all that much.
Or perhaps I overpaid back then?
Anyway, it was a choice between the seamaster and a 14060M, but the dealer didn't have the latter ready and I had a flight to catch.
Should I rebuy the 2254 or go for the 14060M?
Modern subs are too chunky looking for my wrist I think.

Sell all your watches for Trump please he needs to win

Behenchod janny why did you ban me from posting pictures?

>>17964045
I think you finally figured it out

>>17964082
don't lool at how the cyclops aligns with the date window, kek

What's like this but with a white face

>>17964721
shit
>>17964726
shit

>>17964730

>I hate my watch but it's a rolex so I feel like I should like it

>>17964147
That's very nice. The bracelet alone is worth something, those are uncommon.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I really dig this new color.

>>17964283
I use my chrono function everyday at work for the last 5 years or so. I rather stop the time with my watch than carry around a digital timer.

>>17964767
>new color
Looks green to me. Green has been around for millions of years.

>>17964769
Earth is only 5000 years old.

>>17964703
>>17964777
Samefag.

>>17964767
We have two moons now?

>>17964215
no, he got robbed blind, the fucker
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA

>>17964635
>>17964618
>>17964571
>>17964563
>>17964519
>>17964510
>>17964496
Based Omega drunk posting ITT with no survivors left.

>>17964650
Why??? They're discontinued now, right? You can sell them.

>>17964785
you can stop samefagging already

>you can stop samefagging already

>>17964726
SUR459

>>17964053
Good watches, just know that the bracelet is rolled gold and will wear off eventually. I'd go for it, ignore the retards here.

>>17964780
That was after the burglary. He swapped his Patek Calatrava for it.
https://youtu.be/LH8nRc2KV0I?feature=shared

>>17964802
>Be GS
>spent 20 years creating an electromechanical movement
>no one gives a shit
Pew lad

someone dropped an AP on the street during new years in Stockholm and some pleb found it and handed it in to police
if owner is not found within 3 months the guy who found it will acquire it back
Popo say they valued it to 50k usd
ID the reference and tell me if the founder fucked up or not

>>17964029
It's up guys!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rXcKIn60i4

>>17964789
>>17964792
samefag

>>17964811
and by founder I mean finder

>>17964811
>See richfag with expensive watch.
>Kill the fucker and take his watch to the police.
>Legally own watch after a 3 month wait.
Based Sweden

>>17964814
>>17964811
samefag

>>17964822
that was the point
>>17964819
viable strat

>>17964822
Of course it's the same guy, he corrected a typo in his previous post. Are you fucking dumb or what?

>>17964824
is this bait or sthor ur just a retard?

>>17964824

>>17964240
VOTE VOTE VOTE
https://strawpoll.com/e7ZJGAR2dy3

>>17964804
What does this have to do with Archie owning one?

Thoughts on this as a daily dress watch?

>>17964845
fucking shitter

>>17964845
What a weird question. That is explicitly the purpose of this line of watches. This is like posting a turtle and asking "Thoughts on using this for my island vacation?"

>>17964863
>That is explicitly the purpose of this line of watches.

Yup, its time to review some watches.

>>17964871
subbed+thumbed up+commented for the algo
keep up the grind homie

>>17964871
kek

>>17964863
It"s more about the fact that these watches are gender neutral.
Does it look ok for a man's daily dress watch, tyhat's the question.

>>17964886
>Does it look ok for a man's daily dress watch
Sure. It's just a normal watch.

>>17964873
What's funny HUH???!

5 bucks. Looks alright. Woo.

>>17964280
w2c Venn watch?

>>17964029
NEW NEW NEW
GO GO GO
>>17964908
>>17964908
>>17964908

>>17964908

>>17964908

>>17964908

bump

>>17964029
>recommending rolex to poorfags

dumbest meme and/or scam

>>17964127
>Just bought my vintage rolex date from theo & harris
>from theo & harris

>>17964055
More like
>Casio F-91W, The watch that unites us

>>17966532
true

>>17964767
Kinda zelda vibes

>>17964288
>spend money even when you don't have to bro, you're not a fag are you?

bump

>>17969237
Why are there so many /wt/ threads up?
(hard mode: try to explain it without using the word ‘bitter’.)

>>17964146
vostok

>>17964593
to not compete with rolex price points

>>17964757
>It feels perfect to me but not when other people know about it.

>>17969252
/wt/ is being destroyed by the worst elements of this general. it’s a cycle that happens routinely a few times a year.

we’re nowhere near hitting rock bottom yet, so just ignore the general for a few months and it’ll come back to normal on its own.

>>17970177
What worst elements?

Can anyone send me the link for that website with crazy expensive auctions?

>>17970317
google philips auctions

>>17970295
avatarfags going rampant

Witness strongest poster of all. Being able to post in 31 different time zones across 4 /wt/ generals

>>17964332
Nice stuff. Much more interesting to see than entry level luxury sports shitter #5286

>>17964593
>Why the fuck do they not make bracelets for their precious metal watches?
Then they would be too expensive. A full-gold or even full-silver watch would be priced near what Rolexes would cost.