/fa/ - Fashion

Hi, I'm poor.

Review of pic related:
> The "mineral" face scuffs like plastic.
Why are expensive watches this shitty? The junghans chronoscope also has a very scratch-sensitive crystal. Why don't they use gorilla glass? And where can I get a watch like one of these but with a proper crystal?

>>8196216
why don't you take off your watch when you see it might get scratched?

seriously considering to order this one, the other colors are really nice

Thoughts on Nixon watches?

thoughts on this?

>>8196366
>Michael Kors

Nah mate.

>>8196378
Bad quality or just not a brand to go with?

>>8196386
It's a fashion brand, not a watch brand.
They're spending 10 bucks manufactoring that and selling it for one fiddy.
And I'm not a big fan of dive watches, they all look the same to me. But that's just me.

>>8196386
every fashion brand you've ever heard of outsources their watches to Fossil.

>>8196216
My super ocean is 10 years old and the crystal still looks new.

>>8196332
/fa/ will tell you that theyre shit, but if some other undergroung brand made that same watch, they would be all over it.
one thing to sonsieder though is, that nixons tend to have huge faces that can look gaudy

this is my watch

cop or not to cop

I'm thinking of buying pic related for use on more formal or business occasions. I'm sceptical about Esprit as a watch brand, but if you look at it from a pure style point of view - would it work well with a decent suit and shirt?

The alternative would be a Tissot that's ~300$ more expensive and whose design I actually like a little less.

Anything else you could recommend in that style?

>>8195728

Hey neat, this watch looks similar to the one I own.

This was my first automatic. Same strap and everything. Though I am starting to feel like it doesn't match me. I think I need something more creative.

Looking into Vostok Amphibians and a white dial watch to expand my collection. Maybe a speedmaster or something similar.

r8 m8s

>>8196763
pic related

>>8196771
All that shit is useful, but Im not sure how I feel about the watch itself

>>8196771
where to cop

>>8196801
singapore
They dont make that model anymore but theres lots of people on ebay selling knock offs or surplus ones.

soviet cop cummin thru

FUCK I wish I was rich

post your favorite nardin

If I was rich enough to not give a fuck I would get the safari one

>>8197389
maxi marine for ultimate in your face swagging

>>8197389
wait what the fuck it's $300k?? WOTTT

it looks like shit

http://www.swissluxury.com/ulysse-nardin-watches-minute-repeater-safari-jaquemarts.htm?gclid=CI-Juta-mL4CFcZaMgodKQ0AuA#729-61

and I had buyer's remorse over 300 dollar eyeglasses.. jeesh

>>8197389
>>8197419
those pics are pretty sexy tho

heres my next watch, I love Citizen; iv'e worn my current one for years almost daily and cared for it 0% and it still looks new, the glass isn't even sapphire (this new one is). Best entry level watches imo.

bough this recently, like the simplicity and it was quite cheap

anyone have a good guide to watch types of movement and crystals. I am to lazy to google

>>8197420
some of the more 'toned down MM's are actually pretty nice'

>>8197441
just wikipedia the following:
>automatic
>quartz / crystal
>manual (wound)
thats pretty much the basics

>>8197435
i have that one i think, timex? tan strap puts me off wearing it but i really like the face. also yeah the price is right

thinking of copping either
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005HJB66G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=31EEOJBF4AHKU&coliid=I1KPKC7YXZMC2Y

or

http://www.amazon.com/Stuhrling-Original-122-33551-Somerset-Bracelet/dp/B00DBXZDYQ/ref=pd_sim_watch_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=1N6KMD7HC9X2H5F00AGS

which one? and would they look ok on my skinny fuccboi wrists?

>>8197419
I didn't like this one on the website but now that I see it up close hhhhngggg

>>8197420
that's why the safari would be my expensive-as-fuck-novelty watch that gets hella attention

even though it is kind of tacky. but you gotta love how the animals move and shit

>>8196583
Which model Tissot? I would spend the extra $300 for the Tissot Visodate if that is what you are looking at. Esprit is probably a quartz movement fashion watch.

>>8197553
ooo i really like that one (pic)

>>8196583

Introducing the IWC Spitfire

>>8195728
>watches
Why? Don't you have a cellphone?

>>8195728
Is this watch worth its price (430$)?
I love the design and colour balance, but i'd obviously like to get my moneys worth.

>>8198921
Price is currently lowered to $389*
It's a Seagull 1963 airforce watch 42mm with a mineral glass crystal face and backing.

>>8198921
>>8198927
watchunique.com offers the regular Seagull 1963 (38mm, acrylic crystal, solid caseback) for only $217. Keep that in mind.

>>8198566
going to need better b8 m8

here have a pretty accurate graphic about watch brands. im at level 2 (longines) what about you guys?

>>8199054

>pam not at lowest level

all credibility lost

>>8197389
Nardins are for Russian oligarchs with more money than taste. Don't believe me? Look up how popular they are in Russia.

rate mine.

>>8199097
another pic

>>8199097
>>8199101
Are you wearing it ironically or something, or is it a relic of your childhood that your refuse to let go of?

>>8199113
haha, i don't actually day-to-day wear it. i just found it in a box a few days ago.
it doesn't even work. i intend on getting it wound (?).

>>8199113
haha, i don't actually day-to-day wear it. i just found it in a box a few days ago.
it doesn't even work. i intend on getting it wound (?) though.

>>8196216
>domed hesalite crystal
That's because it is plastic.

>>8199275
Why?

>>8199283
because i'm a dweeb and want to wear pop culture and artifacts of my childhood on my wrists from time to time.

>>8199113
confirmed muggle

>>8199054
Level 4 Blancpain and jlc

>>8199502

post pictures

>>8199509

>>8199524

>>8199524
You must have tiny girl wrists.

>>8199576
Most of these are dress watches, I wear them together with my suits for a full on business attire, if I want a more casual look I go with the jlc memovox which doesn't look small because of the colors

>>8199601

>>8199054
>No source on that shit
>Rolex not lvl 3

Witch one should i buy?

>>8200519
How about you save your money and get a Speedmaster.

If you had to pick one, the Seiko I guess.

Been wearing my skx on this NATO, looking to get some more colorful ones from c&b for summer

Been wearing my skx on this NATO, looking to get some more colorful ones from c&b for summer

>>8200519
>>8201338
Second on the speedmaster, it's clearly your style, or a tag heuer Carrera

>>8201989
SKXs are great. I wear mine on a camouflage NATO from C&B.

Have you ever considered swapping out the bezel insert? I'm planning on getting a second SKX and swapping the insert for a green one.

>>8197159

>want

>>8199097
>>8199101

>excuse me, what time is it
>hufflepuff o'clock

>>8202044
Why not just get a second bezel and a case knife?

>>8202044
No, but i've thought about maybe changing the seconds hand. I'll look into a new bezel, i've always liked the pepsi bezel on the 009

>>8197389
Fuck!! I would shoot myself in the foot for a moonstuck!

>>8197159

soviet watches are best watches

>>8196216
scratches are easily buffed out unless they're really deep

>>8196571
not. case and crown are poorly executed. citizen are a sports watch brand first and foremost

>>8196591
nice b8 m8

>>8196711
amphibs are great knock around watches but their quality would be below that Orient. Speedy is a solid choice, be different and go for a reduced or date version. The pro is so overplayed.

>>8196855
got a surplus one off eBay for 178 USD, awesome little watch

>>8197443
non-rolex brands putting cyclops on their crystals usually turn out shit, but that placement is alright

>>8198258
>silver/grey dial
why...

>>8198921
if you really want a mechanical chronograph, there is no cheaper alternative. other than the chinese symbols it's a great looking watch.

>>8199543
never seen a gold dial constellation. wish I hadn't thats rubbish.

>>8200519
pretty big price jumps there. that tissot is very popular

looking to cop first 1k + watch

can't decide between Sinn/Stowa utility watch and a vintage rollie dress

are rolex a bad idea if you don't associate yourself with the bourgeois upperclasses?

My every day watch and my more fancy watch. I used to be afraid that the Tissot looked too much like a smiley face but thankfully you don't really notice IRL.

>>8203864

>>8196332
miyota quatz and mineral glass are not worth it
i'd get a seiko 5 and slap some leather strap on it for that price

>>8203870
>triple date Tissot
never seen that before. quartz right?
I never understood the want for a triple date besides the engineering appreciation. Who actually doesn't know what month it is...

>>8203877
Quartz indeed and to be honest, I use it. I actually picked out the triple date intentionally because I am retarded and can't remember months. Partially cos I'm just unaware of what time it is in general but also cos english is my second language and when I was a kid I didn't want to learn the months so the calendar still fucks with me a tiny bit. Confusing march and may, june and july and the order of pretty much all months that weren't November-February was a huge issue for me under the age of 12 or so and it stuck a bit.

So if I'm in a hurry having a thing on my wrist tell me it's may is nice

I know, I'm a downy cunt

>>8203884
as downy as that is, you justified it so good for you

>>8203858
Borgeois upper-class are self aware enough not to wear rolex any more.
If you buy a tasteful example like the one pictured you'll be fine for most occasions.
Buy a flashy one and you will have good company in the nouveau riche.

Just purchased this grail today.

>>8204969
Good choice.
But a grail? Really? Are you homeless?

>>8199054
Breguet top tier here

>>8205132

>>8205149
Would it be possible for you to take an uglier picture? Perhaps dim the lighting a little more or use a shittier camera. That way we can truly appreciate the aesthetics of your watch

GOML

I just copped a blue lighting with a rectangular face

>>8205159
Sorry have a shit camera, a little better now atleast

>>8205184
Much better but you should really get a shot in some good lighting to do your beautiful watch justice.
Whats the story behind it?

i kinda wanna try and restore a proper old omega or just buy 1
how much would this run me?

>>8205197
Learn to type properly and learn how to use google.
Its hard to say because there are many vintage omegas out there and you haven't been very specific

>>8205194
When i upgrade my phone or get a camera I will make sure to do that!
Always loved watches and first I had a few vintage jlc. I always loved breguet but never could afford anyone, so when I got my first real bonus I went straight to the store!

>>8205233
That sounds like a very nice collection, big fan of JLC. You've got some brands with a very nice history in your collection. Planning on any new purchases when finances allow?

>>8205285
I've actually started testing out a few watches, the breguet marine, or a Arnold & son HMS1. Probably won't buy until the winter

Looking to get a reasonabley simple, white face/black leather strap chronograph watch.

Something like this tissot, but a black strap.

Anyone have suggestions? Preferabley <£250 RRP and <40mm case

>>8205311
fucking picture, here it is

>>8205311
>>8205348

You do realise its possible to CHANGE A STRAP on a watch right? If you like the face of that watch you can just BUY a strap of your choosing and PUT IT ON.
I put the important parts in caps lock.

Or did you mean something like the tissot but cheaper?

>>8205363

Cheers, the caps lock really helped..

The tissot is just to give a general idea, that model is a bit big (42mm) so something similar to that but smaller as I have pussy wrists.

>>8205348
my fucking nigga. i wanted to get the one in black of that. but that white looks real nice

>>8205348
>>8205363

What about this, imagine a black strap

Stay high like Loki tho and my watch tell time in Tokyo.

>>8205415
that looks nice too. and it aint even expensive
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chronograph-Vitesse-Black-Gents-MFH211ZBA/dp/B000Y2XK7Y

but the shipping to the us got to be a bit expensive. if it isn't, i might just cop

>>8205425
Just Copped da watch too hot for Jared's and I can tell time for my niggas in paris

cop or not? nixon newton

>>8205434

Are you sure you wouldn't rather just save up and get a nice mechanical chrono? It will be more satisfying in the long run.

>>8205165
>>8205170
>>8205425
>>8205442
>>8205467

>>8205469
satisfying how? i really like watches but more for their aesthetic of it, not so much the 'engineering' behind it. and i dont think i could ever spend a lot of money on an expensive watch. that tisot that was posted above is probably the most i would spend, and i will get that watch soon. if i could spend the money, id get a junkers or a iwc schauweshdfdsfng watches.


unless you can provide a link to something that i may find purchasable.

>>8205488
I only suggested it because I was a quartz only man myself and had the same budget you did. I prefer automatics now.
Fair enough though, if you only want the aesthetics then you can go with that one.

There are some nice options in the sub £500 range if you consider brands like Steinhart and Stowa. Check them out to see if any style appeals to you.
Seiko are the best budget watch brand, check out the SARB065 (excellent dress watch, very handsome) or the diver range which has a lot of history behind it (google skx007 and seiko monster).

If I had to choose

Diver- Steinhart, seiko
Aviator - stowa, steinhart
Dress watch - SARB065

If you're going to spend your money, spend it on a watch from a reliable company like the ones listed above.

bumping for chronograph interest

So what do you guys think about luminox? I've been reading mixed reviews so far

magnacon

>>8205821
forgot pic

What does /fa/ think of this?

Smaller size, never a fan of the oversized watches. Plain simple bezel, no numbers or numerals, no extra clocks, ect.

They are around $5K last time I looked.

>>8205415
I just bout this from amazon.uk. Looks real nice.

>>8204969
that is not a grail watch. just a hard to find version of a very very common watch.

a grail is something you want for 10 years and can't afford unless you save that long. of course this varies depending on your means but a $100 russian dive watch doesn't fit that description for anyone in the developed world.

your grail should be something like the Blancpain Fifty-Fathoms or something

>>8196771
This watch is 10/10

>>8206166
>thinking an autist can detect sarcasm
youre not helping purge these faggots

>>8205956

Get youtself a vintage Oysterdate for a 1/3 of the price, and throw whatever strap you want on it. Unless you want to get a Perpetual for some reason other than because you like it.

>>8200519
My dad gave me that Certina in a different colorway and with a leather strap. I love it.

>>8205387
>39mm
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Jacques_Lemans_N_209C_Nostalgie_Chronograph_p/n-209c.htm

>40mm
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Junkers_6086_5_Chronograph_Watch_p/6086-5.htm

>>8205956
Rolex 6694 handwind goes for 12-1800.
similar looking but handwind.

I wouldn't drop 5k on a watch that old, not a chance.

>>8206369
>spending any amount of money on a rolex
let me guess, you also buy casio

>>8206082
>>8205035
>grails based solely on price
No.

>>8205956
>extra clocks
Subdials, friend. Subdials.

>>8206405
I have an F91W, but who doesn't for $25?

>hating on rolex
grow up buddy

>>8206900
F91Ws are virtually always <$10 on amazon.

>>8206944
Amazon doesn't ship to every country

>>8207734
>living in a country where amazon doesn't ship
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
I'm just messing with you, have a nice day, friend.

>>8206500
>ignoring well established terminology and fabricating your own definitions
No.

Considering buying one of these watches... I like the top one but I'm concerned with the gold plating finish (it's kinda snobby and faggy eh?). As I prefer stainless steel finishes I'm considering the bottom one.

Whaddya fags think?

More pics of the gold one:
http://redarmywatches.com/index.php/poljot-international-nicolai-ii.html

and for steel:
http://redarmywatches.com/index.php/brands/poljot-international/poljot-international-nights-of-st-petersburg-ii.html

>>8206900
>grow up buddy
i wasnt aware that spending an irrational amount of money on a watch JUST for the name is what defines maturity. brb going to the bank to take out a loan

>>8208461
lel

>>8206500
>>8204969
I agree with this guy

Nice find. What condition is it on or do you have it yet? I want another Russian watch but I found my last one way too inaccurate to be useful.

>>8208183
Bottom one, no question

>>8204969
Hello, comrade.

>>8208488
So how accurate is yours?

>>8208497
-10/+10 a day. Given the lax Russian standard of manufacturing, that's quite impressive.

>>8208504
It is. Hm, if I can find one for sale I might go for it.

Dont die

bought this today. poorfaq, but I really like it. The leather bracelet was a big improvement

>>8210286
>big improvement
On what, exactly? Nice watch though.

Got this at a good price, not top grade, but sturdy as hell. Like it a lot more than my Seiko 5. Also fits 22mm NATO's like my Pebble.

>>8210305
It comes shipped with a really cheap looking metal bracelet. The leather strap cost a third of the watch, but was definetly worth it.
This is how it used to look http://image.rakuten.co.jp/seiko3s/cabinet/6/snxs79k-1.jpg
And thank you!

>>8210319
image post

>>8210319
>>8210321
Oh, I see. Yeah that doesn't look the best, and I prefer metal bands 90% of the time. Enjoy.

Think this is about as good as I can do on a student budget.

I like this Rodina one, heavily Stowa (and bahauss) inspired but oh well

>>8210347
I mean the metal band doesn't look the best, >>8210286 looks great.

>>8210356
Thanks, appreciated. I'm still on a student's budget as well, sadly. But I like how it looks decent without trying to be something it isn't

>>8210355
Nomos homage, duh.

>>8210380
yes I knew that, what's your point ? People don't like it because they see it more as a rip off than a hommage

>>8210321

I have this exact watch with a blue face, and yeah, that bracelet is garbage. I got a leather strap and threw the bracelet away the first day.

>TFW amazon started charging sales tax in my state
Fuck everything

my watch

Citizen Eco Drive, its like 150 bucks on amazon

>>8211033
>buying a watch without hour markers
I thought Citizen was above this bullshit, too.

>>8211087
i dont see the problem, as long as you aren't retarded you can read the time on it.

>>8211087
>no numbers
>bullshit

why dont you also get one of those shitty casio's or gshocks that provides you with your latitude and longitude at any given time. retard

>>8211172
When I wear a watch, I want to know what time it is at a glance. Hour/minute markers maximize readability and also give watchmakers another place to exercise some creativity in the design. The new "ultra minimalist" watches are just a stupid trend for people who don't know shit about watches.
>UHHH YA ITS HALF PAST 10:10ISH MAYB? LOL

>>8211231
you must be stupid if you cant read a watch based on where the hands are.

Numbers are there to help, if its a requirement for you, maybe wait till you get to highschool.

>>8211251
yeah you're right watches have had minute/hour markers since the dawn of time because watchmakers are all stupid and you are a special smart snowflake prodigy thanks for clearing that up

>>8211265
oh yeah change is a terrible thing. we should keep using things that are not necessary because people used to them them years ago.

stop

>>8211271
minute markers aside, you may have managed to pick the ugliest eco-drive ever made

those square lugs
that crown
that cheap pleather band

i bet it'll go great with your black tshirt black shorts and black chucks you minimalist dressed by the internet faggotron

>>8211298

I used the closet picture i could find, the actualy watch has black lugs, and the band is all black leather.

you are witty though, a watch is totally reflective of my personality and how i dress...

>>8211310
>my clothes don't define me!
>posted on fashion section of a japanese cartoon imageboard

>>8211328

what are you even saying? im laughing at your struggle to come up with a meaningful response.

you can stop posting anytime.

>>8211343
why do you have a tripcode

what should i replace my timex easy reader with when it bites the dust?

another one?
looking to keep it $100~ and plain and simple

>>8211369
Do you care about quartz vs mechanical?
Quartz/solar: Citizen eco drive/Orient Bambino
Mechanical: Some variety of Seiko 5/Orient Bambino (yes, there is a quartz version and a mechanical version)

>>8211033
>>8211172
>>8211105
Yeah, tell me how well you can read that thing in the dark with its lumed hour markers.

Oh wait.

>>8211379
>luminated hour markers

Just ordered this the other day. Might replace the strap with a brown or black leather strap... Not really sure what goes well with a white face.

Currently using a huge ass Casio Edifice EF-540 and there's just too much shit on it...

18K Everett Gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona
It's my daily

>>8211414
>near invisible addition to a watch that only makes it 999x more functional
yeah gross amirite
stop tripping, nobody cares about your shitty opinions

I'm getting me this. I can't decide between the plain black or emerald green dials.

>>8211436
Everose* goddammit

>>8211442
found some nice shoes for you

>>8211456
w2c?

>>8211436
Nice one mate, that's on my short list now for my next watch, a chronogrpah.

>>8211456
virtually every other watch in this thread has lume markers you plen, it's a standard feature that belongs on any watch short of the dressiest of the dressy. and let me tell you, that disgusting thing is not a dress watch

filtered

>>8211468
Thanks, I'm glad you like it
At first I didn't like chronographs at all and pictures didn't do it much justice, but after trying it on and seeing it in person I couldn't let go

>>8211503
I understand what you mean buddy, I purposely have avoided chronographs because I didn't like the big sporty watch at all, I don't consider my submariner in that category per se.

Tried on a mate's daytona and fuck... just loved it, even though there was enough hype to turn me off it's just a nice watch. Perhaps a bit too expensive considering what the competition is... but a great time piece nonetheless

>>8211436
Nice. I've been on the market for a mechanical chronograph but most designs are way too cluttered for my taste.

I'll probably get a Speedmaster someday. Feel like a gold Rolex would get my arm chopped off.

>>8211548
that's also a damn fine watch

>>8211431
I like that model. It's one of the few with dauphine hands.

>>8211033

>>8211590
I'm sort of watch-retarded so I'm not too sure what a dauphine hand is, but I love the overall simplistic look of this one. No crazy mini dials, knobs or anything... And it's a cheap ass automatic.

>>8211659
Dauphine are the type of minute and hour hands on your watch. They're long, elongated triangles, typically rose gold or silver. Looks sharp on dress watches. They're probably my favorite as well.

>>8211033
>>8211105
>>8211251
>>8211271
>>8211310
>>8211343
>>8211414

Lel
Another tripfail trying to compensate for an initially dumb opinion by further shitting up a thread via "trolling"
No hand markers is a retarded design that should only over be on the purest and most pretentious of dress watches. If it was on a Patek or Vacheron it would say "look fuckers, I am too rich to give a fuck about being late and thats why my watch has no markers so fuck you and the horse you rode in on".
On a cheapo citizen it makes you look like a fedora-toting classy gentlemen. People would probably laugh at the confusion on your face every time they ask you for the time in a slightly dark environment.

It's decent looking, but it's not automatic so whatever..

Going to buy me some Seiko Sports later. Anyone who had experience which site would you reccomend for it?

>>8211231
>watches are just a stupid trend for people who don't know shit about watches


>>8211379
im not a fan of movados etc, but you should be worried about the time when you are out at night. unless your mom is going to ground you...

>>8212772
he was talking about the ultra minimalist style watches, retard

Rate please!

>>8212953
1/10

i gave you a one because at least you didnt say that you dont wear watches because phones have them. that watch is hideous. the strap is hideous. what is it about that watch that appeals to you?

>>8212953
Vostoks are very reliable budget divers, but they are quite bland imo. They may have some quirky dials and stuff, but the styling is lacking. The cheapass bezel is . . . cheap looking. At least you put a decent NATO on it. I'd say it's not bad for your first diver.

If you like it, more power to you. Also this guy >>8213003 sounds like a bitch.

>>8212953

Vostoks are to watch boards as Mosin Nagants are to /k/. They're not really very good but everyone buys them because they're cheap and their buddies all have them.

>>8213014

He might sound like a bitch but he's got somewhat of a point.
There are some watches that just look good on every occasion. There are others that are suited to certain environments.
For example there was a picture earlier on of a Vostok zissou on a red strap at a beach and it looked stunning. Put the same watch and strap in an office setting and it looks as silly as a dress watch on the beach.
Personally I think the watch in the picture looks a bit meh. Show it strapped to the wrist of a diver and it would look much better.

Of course there are better ways to make the point he did, and Vostok make excellent budget divers if Seiko are not an option due to price point.

>>8213014
what does reliability mean? what are you doing that requires reliability at expense of literately everything else. also, what is the obsession of divers here? absolutely fucking disgusting watches, generally speaking

cop or not? first automatic on a student budget

>>8213353
Whats the highest you're willing to go?

>>8213353
Orient have some nice watches but that isn't one of them

>>8213353
i have one it's p nice bro. would like if it had a display back though.

enjoy your swirly wrist feeling.

>>8213371
max gonna be around $150, maybe $200 if i dont eat for a while

>>8213390
what would you say is one of their nice ones? plus im a big fan of the domed crystal

>>8213455

How about you not eat for a little while longer and save up for a Seiko SARB065 that was mentioned earlier in the thread? Nice domed crystal, nice movement and nice dial.

>>8213455

wind up or go home

>>8213516
>owns a fossil
>thinks his opinion means anything to anyone
pls

What's the watch on the right? That and the F91-w are almost redeeming.

>>8213418
looks like a pretty good first automatic, still trying to decide which one looks best, rose gold with black face, gold with white face or stainless steel with black face

>>8213490
>nippon steel
you know if they have anything like that with a leather strap

>>8213516
please get rid of that le casio

>>8213535
stainless steel

>>8213539
>not liking the steel strap
I don't understand this, but yes

http://www.discountwatchstore.com/Orient-ET0K003W-Mens-Cosmos-White-Dial-Black-Leather-Strap-Automatic-Watch_p_30504.html

>>8213533
idk, it was my gramps from the war or smth. I added a new strap but even that's going to shit
idek where to buy a new one

>>8213572
Can't imagine it'd be very accurate anymore unless you got it serviced. I've never bought a strap so I wouldn't know, sorry.

>>8213481
although thats very nice its more than double the price of the orient, i doubt id be able to not eat for that long

>>8213615
I always feel that if you're going to buy a watch, save up for it and make it a nice one that will last years.
Better to spend 1 year with no watch and 9 years with a nice watch than to buy a new watch every other year for the next 10 years.
But if the Orient sings to you, then buy it because it is still a very nice timepiece.

>>8213660
I love having lots of watches but I think people might think I'm a bit of a dickhead because of it, since I've had a bunch of people comment on how I always wear different watches.

So yeah, I'd go with this advice.

>>8213216
>what are you doing that requires reliability at expense of literately everything else

Some of us go outside and have outdoor activities. Diving is no exception. When diving there are three things we need to know: depth, air pressure and bottom time.

Now, all three may be gauged on a diving computer. Now, what if the computer fails? God forbid that ever happens, but we always keep one handy just in case. The bezel is used to keep track of elapsed time.

As far as reliability is concerned, we don't need -5/+5 accuracy. We just need a watch with a movement that won't crap out. The Vostok provides that without problem.

>what is the obsession of divers here? absolutely fucking disgusting watches, generally speaking
Thank you for your opinion. Post some watches.

>>8213660
appreciate the advice, i think ill get one and save up as much as i can for the next, now to decide between the gold with white face or the stainless steel or black face... any ideas?

>>8213863
The black face seems very dressy to me. With a black strap, the watch looks like it would be perfect with a suit.

The white face seems less so. I'm not a fan of white dials, but that's just me.

I'd go for the black dial, stainless steel combo. I'd also look for a nice brown strap for it.

>>8213853
>having outdoor activities
>going diving
>mentioning God
>acting like hot shit
>liking diver watches
>putting shitty diver watches in aquariums
>thanking people for their opinions

you are autistic and the worst kind of faggot ever

>>8213863

Personally I like the black face dial the best, but whether you go for that should depend on what clothes you wear. Just consider that with the white face you can switch to both brown and black straps without too much issue, but I don't think it would look as good on the black dial.

As the other anon said, if you wear a suit or even a blazer on a regular basis then go for the black dial.

>>8213660
>Better to spend 1 year with no watch and 9 years with a nice watch than to buy a new watch every other year for the next 10 years
i dont understand. what are you people doing that will cause you to have to buy a watch every year? regardless of price, there is something you are doing. i dont think this is a watch issue

>>8213853
>Some of us go outside and have outdoor activities
cool

oh, you want me to post watches? sure

>>8214021
If you browse any watch forum you'll see quite a few "enthusiasts" who will buy a watch, wear it till the initial novelty wears off, sell it and buy another one.

A good example is the Rolex Sub dilemma. Guy sees a Rolex sub and likes the look of it. So he buys a cheap dive watch that mimics the look and wears it for a while. But it doesn't quite hit the spot so he sells it for another dive watch. And another, and another. If this carries on for years he spends more money on these homages/replicas than he would have done just getting a sub.

>>8214035
>wear it till the initial novelty wears off, sell it and buy another one.
oh, wells that's some hipster faggotry.

Did some work for a guy today and noticed he was wearing a Royal Oak so I told him how much I liked it and I would like to have a nice watch someday. He mentioned he had this one and I ended up trading out the work for this watch. How did I do?

>>8214428
Breitling is obviously a strong brand with great history, however:
1. It's a nouveau riche watch
2. Fake Breitlings greatly outnumbers real ones (whenever you see a Breitling on a distance you can basically assume it's a fake)

>>8213516
I have that exact same Casio, but mine is busted up. Bought it ~20 years ago. It only stopped working a year or two ago. Hadn't had a change of battery for must be 15 years

>>8214676
simply epic ftw

>>8214428
Colt II automatic is my favorite one. Actually a bit rare and the black dial is superb. Congrats and keep it shiney!

Thanks I kinda noticed already as shiny as it is it gets smudged up a lot, and might be a little blingy which isn't usually something I'm into but I'm happy to have something nice. Does it look small for my wrist though?

Years ago before I knew anything about watches I could appreciate the aesthetics of a watch regardless of make.

Now I scoff at watches that aren't Swiss made mechanical watches.

Sometimes I wish I could go back.

>>8206014

Explain age please. It's still in great functioning condition? You wouldn't say that about a 50s guitar...

>>8206205

Thanks will consider. When I'm ready, I may want the more expensive version just to be a d.

>>8206810
Don't care what it's called, gay as fuck. If you work on wallstreet and trade stocks in china and Europe, you get a pass. Everyone else is douche.

>>8214941
How close-minded.

>>8215128
Most subdials are for a chronograph. Not often used now, probably, but they keep track of seconds and minutes passed as a stopwatch. Also, often older watches had a separate subdial just for the seconds hand, instead of including it with the hour and minute hands.

>>8215128
>Explain age please. It's still in great functioning condition? You wouldn't say that about a 50s guitar...

>>8208183
bottom

>>8210349
get a cheap russian if you want to mix things up

>>8212953
10/10 value/syling for money

>>8214034
>Parnis
>Chronometer

kekking my kekking keks off

>>8214428
Personally, I don't like SS bezels that thick
That being said, Breitling are pretty solid

>would cop

>>8214611
source on that Ulysse? Never seen a classically styled piece by them. I thought they were a fairly modern start brand

just ordered this shit
can't wait to get it

>>8214428
Depends what the work was. I would have preferred cash so I could get a better watch.

>>8214611
Not that I disagree, but what other brands would you class as nouveau riche brands?

>>8216366
Nice one, thats a great piece. I've got one myself and the domed crystal and bracelet are exceptional for the price point.
Out of curiosity, are you going to switch the bezels out like they've done in the picture you posted?

>>8216378
no i'd rather keep the 60 minute bezel
the 5517 look is more appealing to me

>>8216391
Same here, I keep mine on a grey timefactors nato. Pretty comfy

>>8216366
Looks like an awful piece of shit

>>8216417
man i can't wait to get it
i'm told it's pretty long of a wait when ordering from their site, is that so?

>>8216432
how's that so?

>>8216432
Yeah, looks likes balls. Don't buy it m8.

>>8216434
Took a month or so to get to me in the UK after I ordered it, mostly because they hadn't received a new batch of ETA's at the time of ordering and there was a backlog of orders. It got here safely though so thats good. Steinhart has changed their HQ location last I checked, so you may get it sooner rather than later.
Its a great watch, I was comparing it to my 114060 No-Date Sub the other day, and although there are huge differences in the quality of finish, the steinhart holds its own very well. It looks rugged and durable, what you'd expect from a military styled diver. Not to say it doesn't look refined too. If you look at the watch through some soft yellow overhead lighting, the domed sapphire looks icy cool and the inky black dial contrasts well with the aged lume. Its a stunner, thats for sure.

>>8216451
thanks for the info man
this gives me a hard on

>>8216462
Enjoy your watch when you get it. And keep the bracelet safe. People are quick to discard it in favour of the nato, but the bracelet is absolutely brilliant. Solid link construction, simple reliable clasp and chunky/durable as hell.
Before I go, have a look at this. If my OVM could look this well used in a few years, i would be happy. Lots of character
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&th=513911&mid=1439928&rid=41756&rev=&reveal=

>>8216474
>Lots of character
It looks like a piece of shit, instead of being a status symbol it makes you look like a poor person

>>8216557
>keeping the thread bumped with deliberately facetious posts that no-one takes seriously

>>8216104
It's a marriage watch (movement and sometimes dial of a pocket watch into a wristwatch), it's probably like a 46~mm watch so its huge. But it looks sexy as fuark. Ulysse Nardin is in fact a quite old brand.

>>8216378
Basically only Rolex and Breitling

>>8216748
>Rolex
Depends on the wearer buddy. Some people wear it as a status symbol, others because the pieces have a lot of history behind them.
I've seen some disturbing characters nouveau riche characters wear Pateks, but it doesn't bring my opinion of the brand any lower.
However if I see a gold GMT or daytona, I'm more likely to agree with you, since there is plenty of haute horology to be considered at the price they pay.

Anything similar to this?

>>8216984

No. Round dials and leather strap are exclusive to Rado I'm afraid. Sorry, friend.

>>8216994
What garbage

>>8217037
By what measure?

any analogue watches i wear always stop after a few days.
i think its due to weird body magnetism, because my family has a problem with that (my brother's face is a bit like a magnet and he often sticks spoons on it as a parlour trick which is super lame and annoying)

are there any GOOD digital watches?

or any suggestions on how to stop my watches from stopping?

>>8217062
A very subjective aesthetic one. The craftsmanship appears to be excellent, as well as the materials used. Not sure about the movement. However the result of all this is so gaudy I can't imagine it on the wrist of anyone with restraint or discernment.

>>8217071
>any analogue watches i wear always stop after a few days.
>i think its due to weird body magnetism
That's crazytalk, you're probably just buying shit watches. Save up for a half-decent mechanical.

If you're set on buying digital, any cheap Casio will suffice (terrorist watch and variants)

>>8216098
i get why youre laughing, but that watch is still much more pleasing to the eye than those diver watches will ever be, especially that bullshit on your wrist. with your fucking wallmart jeans top lel

Is 100 dollars ok for a watch?

How's this?

>>8217488
rarley, but depends on the make

>>8217514
looks like something a 10year old would wear, please get rid of it or atleast change the rubber strap

>>8217514
reported for being underage

cop or not

>>8217727
I like it. I like the minimalism. but I wouldn't only own that watch. I'd get it though. looks like something worn on the early evening and jus hanging out

just got this one as a gift... not really sure about it, what do you think?

>>8218137
>a gift
From an enemy?
Sell it and buy something good with the money

>>8218223
well, he told me he still has the bill so I can change it for something else...

unfortunately only for something made by hector h

how's this?

>>8218260
I had a look on their website trying to find the most conservative piece they had. Looks like that is one of them though, astonishingly enough. I'd say go for that one, at least the numbers on the dial are symmetrical.

>>8218308
But jesus christ, that fucking date bursting through the 3. Ugly has hell. Don't wear that watch in public mate.

>>8217462
We get it, you don't like diver watches. Just don't assume we wear fucking Wranglers. God damn.

>>8218289
fucking hot keybd man

>>8218308
Oh poo! I went on the store's website and these two are the only decent ones they have there (and the only ones that cost like the one I have)

what do?

>>8218137
return that shit

>>8218260
m9, delete your history and cookies. Dont go to that page again

>>8218351
So, I'm pretty much screw'd and stuck with it?
I can still sell it for half price, can I?

>>8218343
If you had to pick one, perhaps the one on the right. But this recommendation is like asking someone who they would rather have shot, their mother or their father.

>>8218360
You could try putting it up on ebay, theres probably some moron like the guy who bought this for you that would purchase something like this. Who was the gift from?

>>8218374
a woman

>>8218391
Say no more, my friend

>>8217071

Milgauss.

Remember to wind your watches.

Call up James Randi and collect your million dollars, because this sounds unlikely.

>>8218351
Not anyone you were responding to, but what's bad about that watch?
new to /fa/

>>8218867
well the first one has a rubber strap, for starters. the bezel is ugly, too. the design is not appealling either. looks like they removed random numbers. the white trim on the bezel itself is too flashy.

the second is because it has a clitoris hanging from the right. it would have been nicer if the date wasnt covering the number. i personally find the hands a bit too thick.

>>8219095
Ah, I see what you mean now

With the second, the only thing that immediately stuck out was the oversize numbers, which I didn't like.
I'll admit I didn't inspect the images in their native resolution though. just glanced

Poorfag here, anyone have any economic watch recommendations? Most of the ones being posted here are out of my price range..

>>8219478
>>>sticky
>any seiko 5 series mechanical watch will be the cheapest good quality mechanical you can get
>or find a Soviet watch on eBay for $50 and have a almost decent watch that looks cool
>avoid Chinese and quartz

>>8220050
>avoid quartz

You have no reason for that statement beyond blind elitism. A quartz watch will be more accurate than a mechanical, especially at that price range.

I like the look of this watch, has anyone got any experience with Braun watches? I realise this is a pleb-tier watch being a quartz but I'm not looking to spend tons on a watch.

My other shortlisted pick was the Rodina SS, but I'm concerned that it will look massive on my wrist as I only have 6" wrists.

>>8220448

>You have no reason for that statement beyond blind elitism. A mechanical watch will be more intricate and aesthetically pleasing than a quartz, especially at that price range

Joking aside, the only reason why people tend to discourage quartz is because they are frequently overpriced for what they deliver. Doesn't mean there aren't that many good quartz watches, just loads of tacky overpriced garbage ones.

>>8220575
In purely functional terms what advantages do mechanicals actually have?

>>8220618
you dont need batteries. (But to be fair, there are also quartz watches that work with solar or movement)
and i would assume they are more environmentally friendly, since they contain only mechanical parts that are made of unproblematic metals (and some rubies), whereas a quartz watch has a possibly problematic PCB and a definitely problematic battery.

>>8220708
>environmentally friendly
ignore this guy

>>8220618
In functional terms, as opposed to aesthetic ones, not much. A good in house movement can go 15+ years without servicing but as said before, solar movements can achieve this now as well.
If we want to give retarded examples then we can go through the usual muh EMP scenarios.
Mechanicals are more rewarding in terms of ownership, and as dumb as it sounds you often enjoy wearing it more because of its complexity. Thats about it though.

>>8220740
>ignore this guy
But why?
Do you actually have any source that discredits my assumption?
It might be a small advantage, but considering the whole sustainability trend, it can - and should - still be considered an advantage. Especially if one assumes that a mechanical watch is probably more expensive, resulting in a higher reluctance of its owner to just discard it.
But then on the other hand, if we are talking the lifetimes of the "devices", we also have to take servicing into account. If you drive a long way to a special watchmaker, that will likely at least offset the CO2 emitted by the production and shipping of a single terrorist watch. You could save this, by walking there, shipping it with DHL or UPS (assuming its a large company, that gets a delivery every day anyways) or doing it together with your weekly shopping trip. However the ammount of cadmium and mercury that the new quartz brings into the system will be higher still.
>fucking CO2 and whatever footprints, why you so complicated?

>>8220766
>but why?
Because you are the one making baseless assumptions here
Do you have any actual evidence that mechanicals have a smaller carbon footprint than quartz? You know, other than the assumptions and conjecture in your post? How many F91w's could be mass produced in the time it takes to make a single high-end swiss watch from scratch? Do we account for the numerous people involved in the mechanical watches production and fine tuning, and their individual carbon footprint? Exactly, you don't really know so you can stop pulling stuff out of your ass.
Also I like how you assume that the blame here lies with the other person being too dumb to understand the concept carbon footprints, as opposed to your own stupid train of thought.

holyiest of all holy

>>8220813
>Do you have any actual evidence that mechanicals have a smaller carbon footprint than quartz?
At first I purely mentioned the substances contained in the watch, where a battery powered watch simply has more harmful contents than a mechanical one.
When trying to think about it a bit more in my second post, I realized that i can not only think about stuff like mercury and cadmium, but i also have to take into account the watches CO2 footprint, and that is where it gets really complicated, hence my
>>fucking CO2 and whatever footprints, why you so complicated?
greentext, which was mostly directed at myself and should indicate that the whole thing gets really complicated, if one takes this stuff into consideration, and that my train of thought above that statement is not 100% correct or even calculated in any way. I wasnt blaming anybody in particular, except maybe the globalized world in general, where a tomato flown in from a faraway land might have a better CO2 balance than a homegrown one from a greenhouse that's heated with fossil fuels.

>>8196563
yo do you like this baby, ive been looking at it but i cant decide if the face is too big, tiny wrists and all

>>8220931
In any case, nobody really gives a shit about the environment, much less how wearing a watch would harm it.

Considering getting this unique vintage IWC for ~600 € (at a local pawn shop --- not some dodgy ukraine ebay shit). What you think?

>>8221723
Here's a full picture of the dial. There's some mold on there, but I guess but thats expected on a 50's watch.

>>8221723
>>8221730
if it still is in good condition, go for it

>>8221730
>mould
how much are you paying for it, and how much would you be spending on servicing it?

>>8221760
It was serviced and the dial has been restored just recently.

I have no idea what I can expect from an old watch like that though, in terms of service frequency and cost.

>>8221778

I once heard a pretty good analogy for it. Buying a vintage watch can be like buying a vintage car. You'll have a nice piece of history but you have to treat it with respect and keep it well maintained.

The analogy applies to some watches more than others I think. I would buy a vintage watch for a collection or as a dress watch, but not as an every day beater.