/fa/ - Fashion

This one's my favorite and daily wearer. I love the teeth indices.

This discontinued Orient diver is superior to most of their current offerings.
>milled clasp
>solid end links
>better lume

The last time I ever saw one of these, they were going for $125. A steal at that price.

Just got this in today. Mechanical, manually wound. Straight from Bulgaria.

This one's mine. I bought it from a guy from WUS.

It's a Vostok "Neptune" diver. They are hard to find nowadays, and when you do find one, you are asked to pay an arm and a leg.

As you can tell, I've got a thing for the new Seiko Monsters. The "teeth" are a nice touch.

The lume application is heavy, and they really glow once they are exposed to light.

>>8172090
this is the only acceptable watch, or the silver one, you dadcore autists.

>>8172123
Wearing any of those watches is dadcore, except the gold, which is just plain bad.

Here is a diver that I'm strongly considering. It also has the toothy aesthetic that I like. The quality and finish of these watches is impressive from what I've heard. I think the bezel is interesting as well.

I'm trying to decide between the emerald dial or the plain black one.

Here's a Pepsi. Okay, I'm done for now.

>>8172123
>Middle-aged Indian man trying to assimilate into American society tier

if you want compliments all the time by random plebs you dont really wanna talk to buy this wood peice of shit that breaks easy cus its fucking wood cheap made in china garbage

>>8172114
I can't imagine having to wind up my watch every day

>>8172149
wut

>>8172132
Bernhardt make excellent watches for sure. I owned one, but gave it to a friend's son because he really liked it. My daily wearer is the one in the pic.

>>8172216

I'm >>8172114 and I'm interested in putting a metal strap on it; is this possible and if so how do I go about doing it?

>>8172149
on a scale of 1 to 420, how blazed are you

>>8172203
>winding up a watch?
>what is this, 1500?

>brb, gotta charge my iphone. it has been 30 minutes since my last charge and i've been talking to my gf on facebook.

>>8172149
I'll have what he's having

>>8172116

which one to cop ???

>>8172486
I'm not a fan of any of those watches, but given your options, I would buy the white dial / tan leather combo.

>>8172486
center top

>>8172123
That band is shitty and breaks, I had the silver one and the band broke in 3 months.

>>8172114
me gusta, nigga

>>8172226
>>8172448
>>8172226
im sober guys, but i wont be in about 20 mins when im gonna get high drink a beer, and go chat up qt's at the stores, i dont do it often but its fun...

idk i dont even try to structure these sentences on /fa/ or youtube.. whatevesss but i have been partying pretty hard, smoking, drinking, alot lately spring break... got a bump on my dick hope its not warts or some shit...whateves

idk people aways comment on my posts being like copy pasta or some shit... whateves

>>8172611
That is cool

I love Braun watches. If the one in the foreground had a black mesh scrap like the one in the background I'd be all over it.

>>8172677
Don't I brush my teeth with that? Looks good, but don't they make toothbrushes?

>>8172123

>Wearing Casio
>Ever

Confirmed for poor man

>>8172677
What watch is that in the front?

>>8172697
http://www.amazon.com/Braun-BN0035WHBKG-Classic-Chronograph-Display/dp/B004X4JRJO/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1398910535&sr=8-8&keywords=braun+watches

>>8172685
Braun makes everything from toothbrushes, to desk fans and watches.

>>8172702
I want that desk fan

>>8172700
>tfw Asos had it on sale for $113 but it's sold out.
http://www.asos.com/Braun/Braun-Leather-Watch/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1772591&WT.ac=rec_viewed

>>8172709
where can I get bands like that? Particularly that green on

>>8172709

>>8172712
The green one came with the Seagull when I bought it. The rest are from crown and buckle.

The panda face Seagull is gorgeous.
I don't understand why they cost so much for what they are though.

>>8172717
>crown and buckle
You know of any place with more striped nylon 16mm bands?

>>8172733
Aesthetics.

Copypasted from old watch thread:

This is the smartest watch catalog sorter I've seen, it's been pretty helpful while I look for a new watch, thought someone else might appreciate it too.

http://www.mastersintime.com/us/en/watch-finder/

Also, it changes the options you can select, based on what you've already chosen, so you can never encounter 'no results'. (example, not all brands will be available to choose from, if you select digital watches)

It's a dutch company that I think ships worldwide.

>>8172709
>>8172713
>>8172717
>>8172752
Ugh, I keep wanting to get one of these but keep buying cheaper Soviet watches instead.

Pic related.

>>8172739
http://natostrapsco.com/collections/16mm-straps

What do you guys think of this one? Thinking of copping as an IWC top gun homage.
44mm

It comes with a red cap(thing on the side) by default, but I'll need to pay more for a silver one.

~160€/$220 with red cap
~180€/$250 with silver cap

Got it over the weekend.

>>8173961
>wearing watch casually on right hand

>>8172090
Dat Bauhaus design. Would probably look huge on my wrist, even the smaller lady version.

>>8173968
I'm left handed . . .

>>8173973
still makes you look like an idiot.

nice cop though, how much did you pay?

>>8172752
Do you actually have two of the exact same watch?

>>8173975
Retail plus 50 for shipping to avoid sales tax, 9k

and I'd rather look like an idiot then have a watch dragging across my paper

>>8173942
Anyone?

>>8174068
Wasn't the thunderbirds a tv show with puppets

newest one. meh.

>>8174190

the other ones

>Frederique Constant Index Automatic
>Tissot LeLocle COSC
>Normal LeLocle, thinking about selling it
>Louis Erard Heritage Sport

>>8174193
what do you think about the quality of the Frederique Constant Index Automatic? Thinking about copping another watch from them, but have no experience with the brand-

>>8174213

love it. They actually use in-house movements at realy reasonable prices.

>>8174233

someproof that they dont use ETA:

http://blog.frederique-constant.com/what-they-say-about-frederique-constant/

really stuck between these 2, pls help me /fa/

>>8174260
Please choose a third

one on the left is ruined by the bronze/gold

right looks middle school core

>>8172123
I was thinking of getting the gold one too.
It's not 'that' bad.

>>8174297
It's pretty much what >>8172142 said. Not good looking at all.

The silver one looks passable, but only barely. Just get a real watch.

>>8174294
pls advice for a third? price range 500-800$

>>8174332
I'm actually in the mood to look for watches, what style are you looking for? Quartz? Auto? Dress? Casual? Pilot?

Dad gave me this as a present for getting into my first choice Uni (St. Andrews).

Costs about £22k ($36k) and as much as i hate to say it i can't wait to flaunt it around Uni.

>>8174401
It's a Patek Nautilus for anyone wondering.

>>8172216
>but gave it to a friend's son because he really liked it. My daily wearer is the one in the pic.
oh sheesh I'm jealous.

>>8174401
don't like the look at all but wear it in good health!

>>8174396
casual automatic, something nice for the summer fits etc. very important for me that it is a automatic

>>8174408
And the min/max diameter?

>>8174410
Dont have any as long as it is a ''guys'' watch and not a huge Nixon

>>8174408
get a junkers
looks better than a timex would achieve but still clean and light for fits.

450 eur = approx 623 USD

>>8174414
>>8174408
found it even cheaper on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Junkers-6060-5-Bauhaus-Automatic-Watch/dp/B0066GKTM6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398957781&sr=8-1&keywords=junkers
557 usd for a very nice clean watch within your price range that loosk expensive.

I swear to god you tell me this is not what you're looking for and I'll go ballistic.

>>8174421
>>8174414
one question tho, whats the top dial for?

>>8174421
Don't think that way, the watch wouldn't look too good on someone under 25. It's way too serious

>>8174423
probably power reserve. if you see this pic >>8174407 you'll notice something similar on the right.

>>8174426
Don't say that! this one dude in a WAYWT had a fit with it and a beige bomber and it looked GREAT.

I'll try and dig it for you.

>>8174423
You could go with this one

>>8174423
or this tissot, a bit more sporty though

>>8174440
been thinking about copping this from them, would it be ruined by a nato?

>>8174440
>>8174408
I'd go for a diver if I were you. You don't seem to like the more dressy/simple watches but more the rugged type.

500-800 puts you in Citizen reach

http://www.citizenwatch.nl/nl/Collectie/Promaster/SKY

any of these interest you?

>>8174454
Not at all, actually like it better on this pic

>>8174454
>>8174475
Holy shit, please stop. That looks awful.

>>8173942
Just found this for about 280€

More money, but a much more reputable brand, and still rocks that IWC Pilot Top Gun style

>>8174473
I think watches like that are a bit ''too much''

>why do i love a new watch evry hour ;_;

>>8174484
Looks great

Did i do good? it's silver btw

thinking about getting one of these.

>>8174516
If you can pull it off, then yeah that's pretty cool

poorfag here,

what's a good place online to buy secondhand, or is that just not a good idea? would rather not go through eBay unless you know an honest seller

>>8174571
How poor? Budget?

thinking of buying this

>>8174576
just do it.

>>8174574
i'd rather not spend over $100, though if i find one i absolutely love i'd maybe go $250

>>8174591
I'd just get a Seiko 5 from amazon. I've bought watches second hand, but I met up with the seller in person first. Worked out good.

>>8174634
agree

>>8174576
do it do it do it do it do it

What i'm rocking right now

>>8174297
>a real watch

I understand the criticism, but adding 'real' to a word doesn't make a good argument.

should i cop this uniform wares one?

>>8175323
I came

>>8175325
I think that picture is enough to convince anyone to not buy a gold casio

>>8175341
No

>>8175354
Eh.

>>8175362
At least that guy knows how to wear a watch I guess

>>8175325
>wearing the watch backwards
>being that contrived
not surprised these fuckers sleep on just a matress

suggest me cops for an armclock as I'll be needing one in army, obv waterproof and can handle some scratches

>>8175452
Casio F91-w

>>8175466
>3-5 ATM

maybe get a g shock for actual waterproofedness.

>>8175517
No

>>8175493
Or

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-W59-1V-Classic-Black-Digital/dp/B000GB1RDM/ref=sr_1_139?s=watches&ie=UTF8&qid=1398977099&sr=1-139

>>8175521
it's so pretty though

if there wasn't this giant anti-apple circle jerk on /fa/ and /g/ everyone would want it

>being "too-cool" for well designed mainstream products

>>8175526
still only 5 ATM
the g-shock is 20.

>>8175528
It's not even real, there's no point responding to your bait.

>>8175536
He said army, not deep sea diving

g-shocks are expensive

>>8175537

didn't realize I couldn't post concepts in a watch general thanks 4chan warrior

>>8175543
the gshock DW5600 is $40, that's not expensive.

although maybe he might want to buy 4 W59s anyway for when he inevitably loses one or two.

>>8175553
I guess there's two reason I see G-shocks as being "expensive"
>in Europe so pay more for watches
>always look at the radio controlled solar powered ones

I'd probably own one by now if I could get one for $40

>>8175362
>nigger army jacket

w59 looks pretty good to me, not like the gshock doesn't but the price seems way better. Thanks for the tips

>>8175617
Wow nice one bro.
/pol/ is just 12 clicks to the right.

>>8175619

>>8175754

>>8172486
Black-pure leather

Effay?

>>8175362
Terrible

>>8174401
Ohh shit it's you again, nice dad and congrats

Pretty unfa imo but since it's a gift

Maybe sell and buy a fake then cop some goodies

>>8173977
Double accuracy

>>8175977
Shit I had one of those

>>8176198
Fuck yeah you did. Reversible if I'm incorporating yellow or red into my outfit. Yellow for anakin. Red for vader. Clock part doesn't even work so I just keep the metallic side out. Just still kinda like it.

>>8175362
Completely non/fa/ here, that type of shirt is called an oxford sport right?

>>8176284
Oxford collar button down or OCBD for short.

>>8176295
Thanks

>>8172486
where is this from?

I have $300 to spend on a watch for my birthday.
I want a diver. In silver.
Probably automatic, can't really see myself winding a watch every day.
But here's the kicker, I have really small wrists, <6 inches. Any recommendations?

>>8176420
Under 6"!? Dag yo, that shit's small.

I'd look at a Citizen NY0040 or NY2300. These watches are a little under 40mm diameter. Replace the rubber band with a NATO. If you don't want the nylon, invest in a Watchadoo bracelet.

>>8176437
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I'm going to go with the NY0040 and replace the band like in pic related.
Do I have to look out for fakes when purchasing this watch?

>>8176507
forgot pic related

My dream watch. Can't wait for the day I can afford it.

>>8175517
You can't induction charge though aluminum.

>>8176507
>worth faking
>citizen watch
choose one, good sir.

>>8176862
It's more likely than you think. It's just like Rule 34. If it exists, there will be fakes. There are Seiko diver fakes, there are Timex Weekender fakes, heck there are freaking Casio F91W fakes. That being said, the other anon needs to do his homework before buying something.

In any case, Citizen divers are always a good purchase.

>>8172224
If you know the band size (widest part of the band, where it fastens to the actual watch), you can just google "replacement watch bracelet." You can spend anywhere from $20-1000+ depending on what you want. IMO leather bands are far more wearable than metal bracelets.

>>8173990
>not buying a left hand watch

retard

Very nice looking watch, though. I used to think Rolex was lame, but I've had a hardon for the pepsi GMTs ever since I saw them.

>>8174401
Hate to rain on your parade, but the few people who will know how much it costs will probably be /fa/ggots or something similar who think it looks bad.

>>8176862
there are fake $40 casios..

>>8176516
hey I saw this one yesterday on their website! is this the first time citizen makes automatics?

i bought a Swatch sistem51 during lunchtime just for shits and giggles. (and curiosity) gonna pst some pictures

>>8178055

creative case

>>8178074

first look.. solid work for a plastic watch

>>8178076

its really light though

>>8178082

other pic

>>8178085

movement & backside.

90 hours power reserve is pretty impressive too!

So given that /fa/ doesn't like casio's that much, if I had to would the silver be better?

I'm really pale and I guess gold wouldn't look good on pale skin, also a poorfag.
Gold still looks better imo, all the watches in here look really gaudy.

>>8178089
hand wind right?

cost?

>>8178116

na its automatic. the rotor is the zebra-colored ring in the outside.

150CHF

>>8176727
you cant afford Seagull? wow somebody's poorer than me.

>>8178356

dude thats a seagull with a tourbillon. the sell from 2.5-10K..

>>8178074
not gonna lie this mofo is pretty fa

>>8178360
my bad.

but still tho. wont you better off with something else if you can afford to shell out 10k?

>>8174475
>that tie
>pocket square in coat
what.the.fuck.are.you.doing

>>8178364
max bill

>>8178112
too bad the silver one have the writings colorfull. Fuck, I wish they would be all monochrome, like all in shades of grey.

>>8178425
I was looking at getting one of these, myself.
Maybe the one with the black display.

>>8178934
Looks nice

>>8174401
>owns a 36k watch
>doesn't even know which side is up

>>8178425
Look at the a158wea-1ef

>>8172109
>Wearing a watch not worth more than $500

>>8174401
>flaunt
how many people will actually give a crap? (excluding the ones you count in your head)

>>8175325
>is this a troll

>>8178364
I bought a Swatch, was really disappointing. Don't let the looks fool you.

just copped for $40. Opinions? I know some of you guys have this...(t49870)

>>8180441
Can't go wrong

do you /out/?

>>8172600
i think you just took shitty care of it

>>8172611
where the fuck do i cop

>>8172643
Look at me, S0 r4nd0m lulz

What do you think of this watch? I impulse copped it yesterday, not sure if I should keep.

>>8181521
I got a pretty similar watch. I like it.
It's pretty inoffensive so you can pretty much wear it with anything and everything.

>>8181655
Yeah, it's pretty neutral. The only thing I don't like is the wristband. How would one change it out?

>>8181669
it's held on by springbars, you reach in there with a forked tool and compress the spring.

my new breitling aerospace evo has arrived!

Mine. I think it's good quality for the price.

>>8173973

why didn't you get a left handed watch?

>>8181799
Beautiful IWC! Could you post a wrist shot?

Anyone see the moto360?
It's the first non faggy looking smart watch I've seen.

>>8182250
You mean, it's the first faggy looking smart watch.
This is a good thing.

>>8182250
this design (much like the iWatch design above) is the future of smart watches
square shaped or other wierd shaped smartwatches look stupid, this actually looks good

Thinking of getting a breguet marine och a reverso, what do you think?
Currently have this blancpain and a pair of old jaegers

Thinking of getting a breguet marine och a reverso, what do you think?
Currently have this blancpain and a pair of old jaegers

>>8182628
If you can post a link for the watch you want to buy that would be great, because I cant find shit for 'breguet marine och a reverso'

>>8182666
Sorry supposed to say breguet marine or a reverso
Link to the breguet http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f381/1102515d1369875042-should-i-get-breguet-marine-big-date-vc-overseas-dual-time-breguet.jpg
And the reverso http://noblecustom.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/rsz_jaeger-lecoultre_reverso_watch1.jpg

>>8182679
If it's these two, I'd go for the breguet, but it's due to the fact I hate non circular watches

>>8182694
I like the breguet more as well but it costs a lot more

Just got this sexy thing for £400 ish

>>8174480
>stop liking what I don't like

>>8183278
>stop not liking what I like
Please kill yourself.

>>8182628
Beautiful Blancpain. Which JLC watches do you already have? The Reverso should be a part of every collection. Personally I prefer few complications on a watch, but they do look good on Reversos.

Vostok Amphibia w/ custom bezel

>>8183865
Here's another

Here's what I wear

Should I get a leather/metal strap for this thing? The resin is comfy but looks sort of shitty

They have black leather straps available for this watch

what do?

>>8183885
Get a real watch.

What do you think of this one?
It's $400, I'm thinking about copping
there's a few other styles, but more or less they're the same

>>8184135
Where do people find these shit-tier no name brands from? Do you guys just browse the Fedora Catalogue or something?

>>8180474
no not at all. is for everyday wear

>>8184135
>$6 Ronda quartz movement in one case with a variety of cheap straps
>$400

christ, it's Daniel Wellington all over again.

Is the Russian Watches seller on eBay legit? He's selling Vostok's and Raketa's for £50~ when the same models are on other websites for hundreds more.

Are there any other divers with a blue dial in the ~$500 range I should be considering other than this seiko prospex?

>>8176320
http://www.mvmtwatches.com/

>>8183440
>>8183440
I have a futurematic in yellow gold w black dial, and a memovox! Yes the reverso is fantastic and I've been looking at it for some time, can't quite decide which one I like the best though

>>8181953

here ya go!

What does fa think of this watch, I've always wanted a moon phase and I have huge wrists so I like that's its 43mm. Seems pretty cheap for what it is at $950 but everything I read about FC seems to be good.

http://www.jomashop.com/frederique-constant-watch-fc-330s6b6.html

>>8185080

they make good entry level dress watches. probably on the same tier as Hamilton. if that's your budget...go for it!

ok i'm about to pull the trigger on this watch
any final input

>>8185251

pretty big ripoff imo

>mineral crystal
>quartz
>made in china?
>no lume on dial
>cheap ass dial

>$360?

do some homework bro, ive seen swiss-ETA/sapphire crystal/etc for that

>>8184391
Link? Depending what you want exactly, Samun, Zenitar, and some others are trusted. I'll help you out.

>>8183865
>>8183868

>>8184968
Thanks!

>>8184569
Well I am biased towards JLC and especially towards the Reverso because its a beautiful watch with providence. It's history is superb and aesthetically the watch just clicks to myself and many others. Its probably something to do with the proportions and the golden ratio.
Breguet is a company with a rich history, but I'm not quite sure about the history of the watch in question. I admit I'm fairly ignorant on the Breguet product line, and Breguet as a company as well.

If you go with the Reverso you have plenty of options. You could go with some nice complications, go for the Ultra-Thin Reverso or my favourite, the Classique in stainless steel.

Or, and heres a real spanner in the works, the Master Ultra-Thin which is finished in the same workshops as JLC's higher end stuff. If you have about £12,000 to spare then perhaps the Master Ultra-Thin Jubilee which is made out of platinum and a real crown in any collection. However I think the Master Ultra-Thin in stainless steel and no complications is as refined as you can get within the price bracket you're considering.

>>8186322
Yeah the classique probably the one I've been looking at the most, but recently I've also gotten into the fifty fathoms not only because it is a beautiful watch and great in house movement but also because I don't have a diver.

The master ultra thin is also amazing, but I feel that I have a couple of dress watches and need to at least for now try something a little different

>>8186468
The Fifty Fathoms is a beauty and a grail for many dive watch enthusiasts. If you're tired of dress watches then perhaps its the best way to go? Even though the Reverso was originally a sports watch its very dressy these adys and thats why I have a Rolex 114060 ceramic no date Sub as my daily wearer. If you're looking for a similar daily wearer then the FF is the way forward I think. The only more desirable diver beyond the Fifty Fathoms is the Patek Nautilus, and that is high praise indeed.

Is there any chance you could try on all three watches and see which one sings to you? I don't know where you are based but if its a big city then you should have no problem trying on the Reverso and FF at least.

>>8178360
wow
CHINA MADE

>>8186505
I wouldn't say I'm tired of dress watches, I still love them and think they are beautiful, I only feel as if I need some variation to my collection.
What color dial do you have? I live in a pretty big city so have no trouble trying them all out, though even if the nautilus was in my price range we have a 5 year wait list.
Think I will try them on this week and see how it goes

>>8186557
My sub has a black dial and the ceramic bezel, which is standard. If you're looking for a nice durable diver and don't mind the date and the magnifier then consider 16610 LV. The Hulk has the benefits of the new Glidelock bracelet (very comfortable) and retains the old aluminium bezels which can be switched out with much more ease than the ceramic ones, allowing for more customisability. Plus you get the nice green dial which sets you apart from the rest of the millions of subs you see in any big city. However by the looks of your current collection, you could very easily have bought a Rolex and chose not to, so I'm guessing its not really your cup of tea. It's the same reason why I didn't recommend the Royal Oak despite being on the topic of dive/sports watches. I can see the appeal of it but it doesn't seem as refined as the FF whic to me seems the better choice.

Good luck and hopefully there will be a thread up where you can post your decision.

>>8185371
Been meaning to buy a Zissou for a while now and switch out the bezel. I'm not sure if it'll be worth it though with shipping to Canada

>>8186842

If you're getting the watch to add it to your collection then go for it. If you just want a daily beater then there are much better options, like something from the Seiko diver range.

>>8186994
I know it wouldn't be an ideal beater, but there's just something about the Vostok aesthetic
pic related

I got this watch as a gift.
Is it effay?

What do you think, /fa/?

I like the simple look and styling.

>>8187284
Actually I think its a great beater, and vostoks in particular look very nice with a bit of wear on them. The only issue is that if you are getting it shipped and the shipping costs are significant for what should be a budget watch, then I would save that money and put it into a Seiko Monster or something.
However if you're in it for the aesthetics then go for it, it look positively delicious on a nato strap.

>>8187313
Its a good entry level automatic, but nothing special. I think Tissot use ETA movements so you can't really go wrong with that.

>>8186842
Shipping is high for everyone from most places, coming from Russia. Meranom was offering free shipping but its since expired. You can still however purchase in Rubles, which is still much cheaper. Get the watch alone shipped for <$70.

http://www.meranom.com/amphibian-classic/420/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-420374.html
http://www.meranom.com/amphibian-classic/420/vostok-watch-amphibian-classic-420526.html

>>8179836
>Buying a watch for $500+ with the same quality as a $100 Orient Deep

>>8187683
>same quality
On a functional level perhaps, but please don't pretend that a higher end watch will not have better fit and finish than your desk diver

>>8188109
>Believes quality is directly proportional to cost.
Hahaha

>>8188138
Quality of the finish is usually is proportional.
I agree its not true with movements, since a well regulated mass produced movement like ETA can usually compete very well with an in house movement.

>>8187284
I really like this watch :O
do you know the name of this model? I'm thinking of copping it for the summer

>>8188225
It's Vostok Amphibia "Zissou" w/ blue dial and red nato strap.
Around $70-90 from an ebay seller not including the strap

>>8188178
Even expensive watches like Rolex have had shitty finishes under the microscope.

>>8188625
Zissou's was black.

>>8188625
thank you :D
can you suggest an ebay seller, too?

>>8188649
Rolex finish is better than budget brands and worse than Patek, AP, JLC and Vacheron. Everybody knows this. You don't really have a point here.

Hey /fa/ what's up with this watch?
I'm thinking of copping it but I can't find any other place to buy it, which seems weird to me.

help ;_;

ebay.com/itm?itemId=360902746691

>>8188730
I've been meaning to cop one also. Zenitar is pretty well trusted and reliable seller. If I do buy it, it'll probably be through Zenitar

>>8188664
So?

Found this in an old coal shed today, second hand is broke off but still in the case. Shook it a bit and it started running for maybe half an hour before giving up. I think it used to have a rotating bezel but that's gone.

>>8187313
That is really pretty. I jelly.

Cheepo lcd watch master-race.

>>8189029
>You don't really have a point here.

http://people.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631675591245315012
http://people.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium0031
>The Explorer surprises for it's poor manufacturing quality for a watch in its price class.

>>8189780
I know in your litlle autistic heart, you will wait for that one post.

That one post that validates, in some way, your shit watch.

Maybe some anonymous poster will stop and notice,
"hey, that doesn't look too bad, despite being bought at a mall kiosk for 15$ and meant for children, in some ironic, nxtlvl sort of way. maybe i should ask where 2 cop"

But you know that won't happen.

Instead, you type some description to dispel the possibility that you meant exactly what you said. You write "cheepo" and "master-race" because obviously you can't be serious, can you?

No, not unless someone agrees with you, where you'll get to feel the satisfaction of picking up and start a trend faggots on an anime imageboard will think is fashionable.


Hopefully they'll ignore your post instead?

After all, you were joking, weren't you?

You only bought the watch to troll /fa/, right?

It'll blend in with all the other troll posts, probably, and you can forget about it.


Your watch is absolute shit.
There is nothing redeemable about it in ANY way.
There is no ironic aesthetic in it that may redeem it's lack of quality.
There is no possible way anyone will ever think that garbage looks good save for the mentally handicapped, and the other hot topic lurking children you hang out with.

You have no idea what you're doing, don't post until you have the slightest modicum of a clue of what a good watch looks like, because what you have there is an abomination.

>>8189844
Why do you keep bringing Rolex up you autist? Do you think that is the pinnacle of luxury watch making? Rolex are entry level luxury watches. There are a lot of good brands beyond it and a lot of good brands between it and your shitty dive watch. You could compare the latter to Sinn build quality and it would fall apart, never mind anything beyond that.

>>8190648
>posts links explaining why Rolex is shit
>Do you think that is the pinnacle of luxury watch making?
Well obviously he does not.

>>8190685
Next time you decide to chime in with some profound observation, please stop and reconsider doing so in light of your sub standard reading comprehension.
The topic being discussed was the difference in price and finish between affordable watches and luxury watches. Rolex is repeatedly used as a convenient strawman to discredit the quality of high end pieces. Either this guy is a retard and thinks that Rolex is representative of haute horology, or there is a serious case of sour grapes.

>>8190413
That was a fun read

Anon should have got a cheap Casio

>>8190765
Stop sounding so irritated. Rolex just serves as evidence of any watch, regardless of price, possibly having a shitty finish.

More functions than a Rolex. Stop getting scammed by the swiss mountain jew.

>>8192443
Some people just don't get it. It's not about spending more either, you can get a Sieko 5 for $60.

>>8191893
Rolex doesn't equate to "any watch" though, my misinformed friend. Rolex is a company that started out making tool watches and through some exceptionally clever marketing have made themselves the most recognisable swiss watch brand in the world. With other brands you pay a high price for the quality of materials and workmanship. With Rolex you pay for the history and "name" of the watch. The design of the sub still had the folded link end link up until a few years ago for example, until Rolex decided to give it a much needed update.

The point is, Rolex is nothing exceptional when it comes to fine watchmaking, so using it as a comparison is idiotic and implies the person making these claims has little idea of what he's talking about and bashes a company that is low hanging horological fruit.

can anybody help me with this?

>>8192549

>>8192466

Yeah, when we start comparing mechanical to quartz, it's also about spending more and getting less.

There are quartz watches that are powered by the sun and reset themselves every day according to the nearest atomic clock or even a goddamn satellite. The digital ones have as many functions as somebody felt like programming into them.

Then on the other end you have dumbasses bragging about spending the price of a new car on a watch that only has two hands and doesn't even wind itself.

Please kids, if you aren't into watches, don't get into watches. WISdom is a race to the bottom.

>>8192583
>spending more for less
Yeah because perpetual calendars, chronographs, moon phases and spring drives don't exist. Whatever you want to believe. If you don't appreciate mechanical engineering that's fine, I could see why someone who doesn't thinks all this mechanical stuff is dumb as hell. If you just want to buy more electronics, feel free. That's fine too.

>>8192617

Every complication can be performed by a $5 microchip. Spring drive is just another way to make hands go around a dial, and a lot of people consider it quartz.

I appreciate mechanical engineering just fine. Took my thermodynamics final this morning. Engineering is for solving problems, not engaging in intentional retro-kitsch wankery to peel disposable income off the Veblen set.

>>8192868
>Spring drive is just another way to make hands go around a dial
That's not how it works, the hands are still powered by the mainspring. Maybe you're thinking of kinetic.

You keep talking about mechanicals like they all cost thousands, which isn't true. If all you're saying is "don't spend car money on a watch" then I don't even disagree with you. So it's just because quartz can do the same thing for less money? That's it?
>Engineering is for solving problems
No fun, not ever.

>>8192868
The people who consider springdrive quartz are fucking retarded, lol.

>>8192943
Just butthurt swiss fanboys

Anyone know some good online places to get good quality black leather straps?

>>8192933
>>8192943

You're right. I misstated that, but not in the way you think.

Okay, let's try this:

There are two important springs in a mechanical watch:

The mainspring provides motive force to make the hands go around.

The hairspring or balance spring powers the oscillation of the escapement, which provides timekeeping.

In a quartz watch the quartz oscillator replaces the hairspring. It doesn't power the hands. They're powered by electric stepper motors. We call the watch quartz because of its timekeeping component. We don't call it an electric stepper watch because of its motive component.

Regardless of the fact that it still has a mainspring, a Spring Drive's timekeeping component is quartz.

Calling it quartz is entirely consistent with established use of the term.

>Don't spend car money on a watch.
What I'm saying is don't fall for marketing.

>No fun, not ever.
I just don't see the "fun" in solving the problem of timekeeping poorly, frankly, when it was solved a long time ago better. In the same vein, I don't see the point of the mechanical engineers reinventing a four-wheeled bicycle every goddamn semester for a senior project at my school, but at least that's a student project and they're not going out and trying to sell it to people for $100,000 in place of a daily driver.

>>8192958
Nice watch.

Thinking of copping the black one, thoughts?

>>8193001
I couldn't say, both look nice.

>>8193001

>>8193009

>this fucking watch

Why can't there be more GMT dress watches? You'd think people travel the world in a suit and tie all the time and want an appropriate watch.

Just bought this guy.

So my dad just bought home a watch for me, and I think it looks alright, but its face is really small, and isk what to do about it, help?

>>8193091

You going to show us a picture or tell us a name or put some numbers to "really small," or what?

>>8193091
lose weight you fat faggot

>>8193000
the quartz in a springrive replaces the escapement, not the balance wheel.

it is a quartz regulated mechanical watch, not a quartz watch.

I want this. however I also dont

I'm a guy and my wrists are less than 6 inches around. Do mens watches even come this small?

>>8172142
10/10

>>8181799

That IWC is pretty good looking for a rep

>hai /fa/

Need some help looking for a nice Aviator watch with a black dial that would go well with a black strap.

$120 dollar budget

what im wearing now. would probably switch out the leather strap for a nato strap some time soon.

Have

>>8194531

Want

>Pic related

>>8194370

They're way too big and you'll struggle to tell the time as it's a 24hr dial.

>>8194370
Shitty fake Russian watches. Don't.

My father gave me his watch, and it's an old swiss brand known as Enicar, sadly its spring do not work, and the seconds hand goes like crazy.

thought i'd share this piece of engineering with you, since i think i will be trowing it away, the pieces are expensive, and its not that great of a watch anyway.

>>8194461
pls respond

>>8194684

you take links off the watch, are you simple?

>>8194693
well no shit. Should I just take the overhanging lugs off also?

>>8194719
Basically anything under 40mm. It can be done.

>>8194719

lol manlet problems

>>8194730
fuck off lanklet slouch

>>8194615
whats tje purple gem in it?

Some fine looking watches in this thread.

I would add an image but I was an idiot and wasted money on drugs instead of a beautiful poljot in excellent condition for $19.99 at my local thrift store.

Whoever bought that shit in Value Village is one lucky mother fucker.

I regret it all.

>>8194501

not a rep. you jelly?

>>8195427
leather strap looks out of place

>>8195595
not really

>>8195607
kill the thread

>>8195732
kill the thread

>>8195737
kill the thread

>>8195739
kill the thread

>>8195741
Did a watch maker murder your parents?

Also beyond dat sweep what advantages to mechanicals actually have in practical terms? Obviously if you just like mechanical things that's fine.

>>8195728

soviet cop cummin thru