/fa/ - Fashion

first for fake rolexes

second for divers

Third for cheap fashion knockoffs

>>9699262
>that kerning on "datejust"
Are the real ones really like that?

5th for watch photography is not fucking hard

>>9699306
6th for I'm still better at it than you are.

>>9699304
The J extends out a little bit further, but yes.

Also still looking to see if anybody knows which model this bulova is, all I know is it's stamped with m1 on the back meaning it was made in 1961

>>9699312
9th for :^(

>>9699312
helps when you're not photographing sperglord shit

>>9699320
Kerning is the relative spaces between the letters.
Not to be confused with tracking.

>>9699306
>>9699325
>Paying money for dogshit

>>9699333
Yeah. All of the other spacing is the same but the one between date and just is different from what it would normally be.

>>9699306
>>9699325
15th for dogshit owner's club

>>9699321

After a little bit of googling the closest I can come up with is it might be a Bulova Sea King.

>>9699337
In "date" it's considerably tighter than "just", specially A-T.
Granted unless you have /gd/ or regular autism you don't really notice.

>>9699334
It was $80 from $110 m80

I like invicta because I don't have to worry about what happens to them when I wear them every day. pic is the rest of dat collection. Sorry for the reposted picture from yesterday.

Ok, I'll post this piece of shit (that I love dearly) again.

>>9699348
It's not noticeable in real life and I don't often look at closeup pictures of my own watches but I see what you're talking about now.
The J issue has been bothering me, though. I'm probably gonna ditch the one I have within a few months and have mymanmatt build me a 16233.

>>9699347
Looks about right, thanks man. I suppose I could take it to a jeweler or someone who specializes in vintage watches to see what it really is but I'm such a lazy fuck.

>>9699360
Also considering a 16234.

>>9699366
You'll need to look at the inside of the caseback and the movement to really determine what it is. I'm sure a watchmaker could just unscrew it for you and help you figure out what it is, it would take a couple of minutes at most.

>>9699383
Damn
that dial

Without a cyclops it'd be a winner

>>9699420
It's not hard to remove.
Unless it's an invicta 8926OB and removing the cyclops causes you to get burning hot fragments of sapphire launched at your eyeball after the thing explodes.
Making this thing almost blinded me.

>>9699427
If it was a real Rolex and you did that then the next time you sent it in for service they would tell you that your watch is broken and force you to pay several hundred dollars to get a brand new crystal with a cyclops on it.

>>9699464
What I'm talking about is a datejust assembled from spare gen parts on top of an ETA movement. Sending it to rolex would probably cause them to throw it in the trash and send anthrax to you in the mail.

>>9699474
You did what? You bult a watch out of spare parts? You saying that can be done?

>>9699474
I know it's a fake, I just wanted to mention how shitty Rolex is about servicing.

Aren't things like that and the Caddel subs really hard to buy unless the guy who makes then knows you on some watch forum and you have a history of buying watches on that forum and stuff? Sounds pretty neat though.

>>9699237
>it seems that the attitude against beginners' questions are really mean spirited
I don't think that's true for /fa/. /fa/ tends to be mean against people who think they know shit when they don't, but beginners who strive to gain more knowledge are generally well accepted I think. At least that's my experience.

>>9699482
Yes. I didn't do it, nor do I have the watch yet, but there's a guy who offers a service where you give him a datejust model and tell him which parts you want to be genuine and then he builds it to your specification.
They run about $800, assuming gen dial, crystal, and crown.

>>9699491
Yeah, although I don't think it's THAT hard to get one. Caddell is probably harder to get than a mymanmatt.

>mfw my friend owns a real rolex, doesn't fucking use it, and has had it sit in his dirty ass cabinet for YEARS and he won't give it to me
God damnit

>>9699505
Most of the world's nice watches are in the hands of utter plebs, don't sweat it anon.

How usual is it for people to mod watches? Is that done only to the watches that are somehow more succeptible (seiko 5 is infamous for that, right?) or can any watch have its dial or hands just swapped?

>>9699528
Any watch that's not a seiko 7s derivative, miyota 8215, or ETA is going to be a lot more difficult to find hands for. You're going to actually have to measure the diameter of each pinion and go through a watchmaker supply site and find ones that match exactly.
Dials are a lot easier, though. If a dial doesn't actually match the movement you can just snap off the dial feet and affix it to the movement with adhesive dots.
Lots of people mod watches on /g/. Not so sure about /fa/, other than myself.

>>9699553
I can feel the moment where I put another tab next to the perpetual /fa/ watch thread slowly closing in.

Where's a good site to go to for knock-off watches? Preferably one that delivers to the UK cheap

>>9699608
pure-time.com

Hey /fa/
Was hoping for an opinion before I buy my first watch that costs >$20.
Looking for a daily wear, around $100 or cheaper.
I wear a lot of grey so was thinking silver or gunmetal or black over gold don't want that shit to look too gaudy.
<-- is what caught my eye browsing amazon, and would 43mm be too large for a skinny wrist?

>>9699608
>>9699611
Just wondering, but why do you want to buy fakes? Wouldn't it be better to just buy a homage if you like the design and not risk looking stupid when/if someone calls you out on your fake?

>>9699771
I'd advise silver/steel over gunmetal and a white or gray dial over black. Also, ones like the Kenneth Cole there are dangerously close to 'muh minimalism'

>>9699771
Id go seiko or bulova because for their price point those brands offer good quality in terms of finishing/crystal/water resistance.
>43mm a bit big for simple 3 hands/non-chronograph yes.

>>9699778
Most people are too retarded to know the difference between a high-quality fake and the real thing.
The reason people want to buy fakes is to get a good, functional watch that looks the way they want but without having to over spend on the real thing. Very, very few people would call out your watch if it's really good, especially if they only see it for a short period of time.

>>9699771
>and would 43mm be too large for a skinny wrist?
Posting this again I guess so you can use it as a reference.

>>9699871
w2c one on the right?

>>9699877
Read this:
>>9698725

>>9699897
bless your penis

>>9699306
>he can make invicta look good

Wut camera?

Got this from my gf for Christmas

>>9699922
>not a frogman
>nig tier gshock
Just get an analog divers mayne

>>9699922
you have terrible taste

>>9699922
She got you that one because she thought it might repel other grills from hitting on you when she's not around. lol

>>9699941
I might one day get myself a jazzmaster

just because it's got the word jazz in its name
and it reminds me of a girl

that might one day be mine

just like this watch might.

>>9699247
7/10
>>9699262
Fake Rolex 7/10
>>9699281
8/10
>>9699306
9/10
>>9699312
4/10
>>9699325
9/10
>>9699342
8/10
>>9699353
From left to right 8.5/10, 10/10, 9.5/10, 3/10
>>9699355
6/10
>>9699922
0/10

>>9699871
I think you're stretching it with the 42MM, no larger than that.
The 47MM looks ridiculous.

>>9699945
Hahhaha
>>9699932
Its still dope, i love it
she thought it lookes like the gundam one

>>9700031
Yep, I know, 42 mm is the maximum I go. When I look for watches now I look for 36-38 mm. The 47 mm does indeed look ridiculous, but it's great as a reference in that picture.

>>9700038
Hey man if you like it more power to you. I can't talk much because I really like invicta.

>>9699771
Really like the Nixon and the Caravelle, thanks for the pic m8.

such plebs

>>9700171
hows wearing zara and hm working out for you?

>>9699981
>gshock gets 0

Confirmed for shit taste

>>9699427
what brand is that?

>>9700038
So, not only do you (and your girlfriend) have shit taste, but you're also both weaboos.
Great. Just great.

>>9700446
Tudor.

>>9700461
No, it's a modded invicta.

>>9700464
You sure?

>>9700446
I think it might be a "datejust assembled from spare gen parts on top of an ETA movement"
you know like it says in the next post.

Back again with my 76' Rolex Airking-Date.

>>9700549
I think it might be an "invicta 8926OB" as it says in the actual post ("Unless it's an invicta 8926OB and removing the cyclops causes you to get burning hot fragments of sapphire launched at your eyeball after the thing explodes.")
Hence the "Making this thing almost blinding me:"

>>9700556
I really like it, but it's small isn't it?
Like 36-37mm?

Panerai 111 here. Getting a sick strap for it from combat straps for my birthday (gf wants to get me it). It's made from ww2 ammo bags.

>>9700634
It's actually 34mm, I think.

>>9700634
>I really like it
Thank you.
>but it's small isn't it? Like 36-37mm?
Sorry Anon, I haven't got anything to measure it with right now, but I'd say you're about right. The small size of it was actually one of the main selling points for me, I quite like that it's small. I'm not really into big and flashy.

>>9699981
>invicta
>9/10
>negro, por favor

>>9700531
Yes. the filename is 8926.jpg, as in invicta 8926.
Also as described in the content of the post.

just came in the mail 2 days ago. my first non-quartz movement; first display back, too. I keep unthreading the nato and starring at it.

running about 10 seconds per day fast. I can live with that.

>>9701203

Pic of movement? Chinese movement?

Not my style overall but those lugs and that crown... god damn beautiful.

opinions?

>>9701342

Looks nice. Colour combo works well. People will tell you it's got a B&R vibe but tell them to fuck off.

It does look like it could be quite big. That watch would be perfect at 40mm.

>>9701327

>Pic of movement? Chinese movement?

lol, I thought you'd never ask. yeah, I think its a chinky mvt.

>god damn beautiful.

thanks, yeah it's a cheapish watch with a pretty obvious PAM look, but it's what I wanted. did a ton of lurking and research before buying. finding a military/field in a 40mm case for my bitch wrists narrowed the field quite a bit.

Opinions?

>>9701404

One thing to keep in mind for future purchases is bezel thickness can play tricks on the eyes. A thicker bezel will make a 40mm watch look smaller, whereas one that's thin like yours will make it look like it's 42mm.

I'm jelly of that crown. I wish my Steinhart pilot came with one like that.

I guess your budget was pretty low? A 38mm Hamilton field watch would have been nice too and perfect for your wrist size, which I'm guessing is around 6-6.5"

>>9701404
They just straight up leave the burrs and casting marks....."ming ting you cant just leave a watch movement like that"

"Bok chu chow chow meat its fine stupid american no don know fake panerai ping pong champion!"

>>9701342
classy look, nice weekender

>>9701422
yeah, I spent $125 or so after shipping, so… maybe I should've spent more, found a respectable name and sapphire glass. but, I'm pretty new to watches, still a little weirded out about the costs of good quality, scarred I'll fuck it up, etc

>>9701449
OK, thanks, Seig.

>>9701349
It's 42, but it fits really well on my wrist.
Just wanted to hear /fa/'s opinion

>>9701449
Please point where the hell you're seeing casting lines or burrs in such a low magnification and low resolution photo that isn't even fully in focus. It looks fine to me, it's just an undecorated movement without any fancy surface finishing.

Or are you just here to once again talk out your ass and talk down at people with less money than you?

>>9701471

I found while getting into watches it was best to be thrown into the deep end. Join WUS and lurk for a month or so. You'll eventually figure out some forum favourites that are held in high regard for their quality at a low price point.

>>9701490

If you like it then that's all that matters. You're the one that will be wearing it.

>>9701342
That's actually a pretty nice looking dial, I like it. The strap is a nice color too. The lugs and case look pretty cheap though, almost plasticky. 42mm is too damn big for that design, too.

>>9701497
>talk down at people with less money than you
Pretty sure he doesn't have any money.

>>9701552
Daddy's money is the only redeeming quality Sieg has

>>9699306
>>9699312
>>9699325
>>9699360

>TFW can't take good pics like this

>>9701582
Put it on the flower and dont be such a nervous shaky hand virgin

Its not even a macro lens

>>9701582
I literally took the OP photos, the SNK807 photo, and this photo all by using random crap I had lying around as a backdrop and using an open window as my only light source. Apply yourself.

>>9701502
>Join WUS and lurk for a month or so.

>asking someone to spend an entire month lurking when you could spill the beans on good quality <$250 watches
>smfh

>>9701608

I have 12 in my collection. All are worth less than $700USD.

Even I, someone who splurges often, had to narrow down my options over weeks. There are hundreds of watches that you could buy I aint listing anything nigga.

>>9701608
Ok, start here http://a.pomf.se/oyqgyu.png

But if you actually want to learn about watches as a personal interest then there's much more to know than just what you can put in an infographic.

>>9701608
Yeah join wus you learn shit such as....hey what is the lug width on this watch i will link you to but has that slpec on the page

And gold such as "all watches are good, just some are better than others we love everything rainbow sunshine is love earth pony one love bawkseee"

>>9701605
This,

I took >>9699306 and >>9699325 with my fucking iPad.

Have a steady hand and get the fine details of the watch in focus, it's not hard,

Pic is one of the pics I didn't post because I didn't like it, it might take a few snaps until you get one you like.

>>9701638
fuck off sieg

Thinking of selling my watches.

Priced cheap for a quick sale I should get around $3k.

But I don't know if I could handle having one watch, and one watch at a measly $3k.

What do /fa/?

I've decided I don't like WUS much anymore. They're enablers. My perfect amount of watches would be 4.

>>9701749
What do you plan on selling, I'm in the market for some midrange watches.

>>9701778
3 seikos, 2 citizen Eco drives, and 6 invicta pro divers

>>9699247
really digging the one in the middle.
buy where?

>>9701749
WUS is dildos and you should sell all of your watches for one nice one.
MAN ON THE MOOON FUCKEROONIE

>>9701342
Like it. Actually owned this same watch and the crown fell off after about 4 months of ownership.

>>9701749
SKX007 like $250 with a super oyster and a few natos
SARB035 or vintage king quartz/grand quartz $350-$500
Vintage Omega seamaster or constellation in stainless, gold cap, or solid gold $500-5000
Seagull 1963 or that Helgray chrono or one of those other seagull ST19 watches, or a Seiko 6139 or 6138 $220-600ish?
Some servicing if you fuck up buying a vintage watch and it ends up needing work work $100-500

4 good watches each in a very distinct style, seems pretty well-rounded to me.

>>9701831
Cheapestnatostraps. It's a little cheap feeling and the shipping to the US took forever but it's not bad I guess.

Such a tease.

>>9701778
Glycine Combat Sub
Steinhart OVM
Armida A7 brass
Obris Morgan Pradata
Magrette Valencia (LE of 500)
Helberg CH6 w/ Olive dial and flat crystal
Steinhart Ocean 2 w/ fucked bracelet
Steinhart Pilot 44 with the 6497

There's one or two more but I can't remember off the top of my head.

>>9701816
No.

>>9701836
Definitely what I was after. I just don't want to wear something so nice as a daily... So I'll have to keep one or two of the above, but then I won't have anywhere near enough money for a MAN ON THE FUCKEN MOON.

Side note: I live about 20 minutes away from Archie.

>>9701889

Vintage Omega is all I'd be interested in. Had a '63 but I gave it to my cousin because it was too small and it needed a service. I didn't want to sell it because I knew some prude from WUS would want a discount.

>>9702032

Looks cheap. Finish and... the fact that it looks like a Sturhling.

>>9702039
>Steinhart OVM
I haven't decided if I want an OVM, a regular Ocean One, or a fake Rolex 14060M. If you decide to sell that OVM I might possibly be interested.

>>9702039
>I just don't want to wear something so nice as a daily
They're made to be used, negro.
Buy a fake speedmaster for 250 bucks to go with your real one.

>>9699505
>and he won't give it to me

>>9702049

I'm wearing it right now. It's a good watch and I loved it for the first month but now I wear it because I feel sorry for it sitting in my watch box. Just doesn't speak to my anymore.

None of my watches do (apart from the Glycine which I love to bits). That's why I have so many. I'd get bored and buy more.

>>9702054

I know they are. I just would hate to see it get really scuffed after a year of every day use.

Fakes are stupid. No offense Mr. DJ

>>9702061
Then buy some other random DOGSHIT FUCKEROONIE watch. There's lots of affordable shit out there.

>>9702062

Well I am thinking of keeping one or two of mine. Probably the Glycine and the Pilot. But that's about $800-1000 I'd have to then save.

I'll probably put all up for sale, and if I get good offers then I'll sell. I definitely want to get rid of the asian gear.


/g/ if you were buying a watch, how much would a few NATOs thrown in sweeten the deal?

I.E, I ask for $600, you offer $550, I will throw in 5 natos. Would you then go for $600?

I'm asking because you're obviously the embodiment of the WUS community :^)

>>9702076
WUS groupthink would never accept a fake Rolex.

FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE
FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE
FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE
FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE
FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE

>>9702095

No and fakes are banned from the forum. I have been conditioned by my two years of WUS posting.

I would prefer to buy something genuine for $500 than a good fake costing the same.

The watch is for the wearer, not to be a show off. That's my thinking anyway. I just wouldn't feel comfortable.

Then again I do have two sub homages...

>>9702076
If they were all leather, yes.
Otherwise no.

>>9702095
thatwasthejoke.jpg.exe
anybody who reads my posts (i'm pretty sure sieg is the only one who actually religiously reads everything I say) would know that I want to burn watchuseek to the ground and all of its users with it
not just for the fakes, I don't give a shit about that

>>9702105
I use the same kind of reasoning and come to the opposite conclusion. I wear my replica because it's a nice watch and I like it, so I'm not going to worry about what other people assume it says about my content of character/moral standing/etc.

>>9702110

What made you hate WUS? It is definitely the polar opposite to 4chan in that everyone is quite supportive of eachother.

>>9701902
I like tobinform people like you about how you got ripped off and love it when you take your anger out on me.

Enjoy thosy poly raf straps and enjoy posting about how "nato straps arenunconfortable" bwahahahahah

>>9702150
Because they dont like his fake watches, and they informed him his watches are trash.

Anyways bespoke horween leather nato still looks brand new after years of wear

>>9702150
>Nice watch, friendo! Like and upboated, 11/10!
>Buy more watches, friends! Buy buy buy buy buy! Never stop buying! Never be content with what you have!
The thing that really set me off is a thread I read where a guy posted a picture of a blue seamaster with a red strap. He asked how he could replicate that kind of look for cheaper. Somebody with sense would realize that he was just asking where he could find an affordable blue watch and a red leather strap to go with it.
Not watchuseek, though. They saw the word 'replicate' and the entire thread immediately turned into a FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE FAKE WATCHES ARE FOR FAKE PEOPLE shitfest and nobody ever actually answered his question.
So I left watchuseek and started the daily watch threads on /g/. I made an affordable watch infographic which over time got enough people to buy watches that there's now a thriving watch community on /g/ and we can all circlejerk over our slavshit and malaysian seikos in peace. Happily ever after.

tl;dr you are correct, I hate places where everybody's nice

>>9702192

I've seen that too. I hate docvail, the guy behind lew and huey.

People are quick to jump at someone's throat on WUS if they even hint at anything that might sliiiiightly break the forum rules. Usually I think it's not too bad. I'm leaving because they're all enablers.

>>9702214
Enablers of what? Endless consumerism?

>>9699913
>does your camera take good photos

>>9702220

Precisely. Every time I go there I find 5 more watches I SHOULD buy..

>>9702223
That may have to do with the fact that WUS is full of legitimate shills.
I've learned to consider any watch purchase for months before I actually buy it. I also sold every watch in my collection that didn't get worn all the time. I'm going to try to keep it around 4.
We can make a watchaholics anonymous group if you want.

>>9702247

Is that 3rd one a Hamilton? Any more pics? What size?

Yeah I don't think anyone needs more than 4 watches. Any more than that and most won't be worn for ages.

> Chrono (MOTM or better).
> Sport/Diver
> Casual/Sport
> Dress

I wish I had money for JLC. I could have the world's most perfect 4 watch collection. Fuck outta here with that PP malarkey.

>>9702266
Yes. It's a ~60's microrotor thin-o-matic that I pulled off a dead relative.
Yes, but not many. This is the only one I have on hand.
It's 36mm.

>>9702277

That's real purdy. 38mm is my lower limit for dressier watches. Which is a shame really because it's often hard to find affordable vintage pieces with a decent heritage in that size.

>>9702299
unless you are a fat fuck 42mm should be your upper limit. embrace the smaller, classier watches anon

>>9702301

I am a big goy. My wrist is 7.5 on a cold day and 7.75 on a hot day.

Anything smaller than 38mm looks tiny. I have a 35mm Voumard 2000 which is rad but I hardly wear it. I like vintage watches with a quirk, so that's why I bought the Voumard.

>>9699306

>drinking Guinness Blonde: American Lager

How much plebber can you get?

>>9702337

Before I opened the thumbnail I thought for a second I was looking at pic related.

I never knew GO did something like that.

>>9702337
It was on sale at bevmo with a 12 pack of Guinness draught.

>>9699922
My god that is horrible.

>>9702438

Are you actually an oppuhrader mate?

>>9702455
Well I'm actually in the Support Group. SFSG. Special Forces Support Group. But yeah.

>>9702468

Does that mean you're like a shitty football player who spends most of his time on the bench?

Please don't operate me.

But what I wanted to say was that anyone who isn't actually 'in the field' (desk bitches, retired military etc) shouldn't wear their watch like that. Makes them look like fockin idiots.

>>9702478
Oh no no no, I am in the field. I've been deployed in Afghanistan numerous times.

>>9702478
I was told by our seargant that it was best to wear our watches upside down since it would minimize our chances of getting spotted by the enemy.

>>9702504
>>9702512

Is the main advantage because of reflections? Is there any other advantage to wearing it like that? As in something more specific than "we won't be seen by the enemy".

>>9702512
I'm gonna start doing that so Charlie doesn't spot me around town.

>>9702515
Yeah the main reason is because of reflection. But it's also very effective when you're holding a rifle so you don't have to turn your arm around to see the time. Those extra seconds it takes could kill you.

>>9702515
Yeah, started in the jungles of vietnam

>>9702525

Huh. that's interesting. Thanks for the info based dune coon destroyer.

>>9702526

Thick jungle so a reflection from a crystal would be quite a giveaway. I wonder how many people have died because of their watches?

>>9702532
To be honest probably not very many, military actions were done during the day up until Vietnam. No decent war has been fought since, all been one sided Americam bombings or paramilitary and insurgent guerrilla tatics

Yo bitches, what's going on? We talking about war?

>>9702553
The emu war

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu_War

>>9702553
This is obviously the superior military watch.

Chose this watch for my 16th birthday

Still feels like a good decision

>>9702569
Besides it probably be overpriced it isn't too bad, simplistic look, I'm assuming it is Quartz by how thin it is, isn't really the same kind of watch most of us talk about

>>9702577

Was 80€ I think and its Quartz I think
Was kinda the reason why I took it. I dont like these bulky watches

Just gotta get a new strap, the original one broke last year and all I got is some shitty one from a local watch shop

Opinions?

>>9702760
Here is my second one. This was my first proper watch and has been thrown about quite a lot.

Hoping to get an automatic at some point, don't know which one, but I have time to choose.

>>9701502
I was going to buy it anyway, but there's a good feeling you get when /fa/ compliments your shit

>>9702760

Really nice colours IMO. I just don't like TW Steel too much. Also:

> date cuts off 3
> hands are very short
> 50M WR printed ON THE DIAL. If it isn't 200, put it on the caseback ffs.
> Would be quite big

Also you'd need to have fairly dark skin to pull that one off I reckon.


>>9702763

I almost got this as my first watch (not including those worn as a child). I have a soft spot for these. They are faked a lot though so I would probably only buy from a trusted seller or an AD. 200m WR is bredy gool.

You have two blue sunburst dial watches. Mix it up, or sell the TW Steel to help fund your future mechanical purchase.

>>9702823
Yeah having two blue ones is enough, but I just couldn't resist the gold/blue combination.
Don't think I'll be selling it though, but my next watch will probably have a black dial so that it doesn't scream "look at me" every time I wear it.

>>9702856

I have one of these. I fell in love with it and a month later had one on my wrist. It's pretty gaudy and I'm a young white male so it doesn't really fit, but damn I love this thing.

So I can fully appreciate what you mean when you say you couldn't resist the gold and blue.

>>9701902
>Cheapestnatostraps
I also usually buy from here, but I hate the "about us"
>My name is Sofie and I am a watch enthusiast (nerd)
>omg im such a nerd XD

>>9702887
>Cheapestnatostraps

> Fast Worldwide Shipping

Sofie must have been sucking Jamal's cock in his government funded penthouse in Stockholm for the past 6 months because my orders have always taken ages.

>>9699871
Got the same orient from my dad.

trying again lol can I get opinions on this seiko 5, also what to wear with it without looking like a try hard faggot

>>9703049

HHHNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG

>>9703051
It's a good watch for the price, beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I personally like the look of it, as for what to wear with it, wear whatever, I'm asumming you browse this board for others things as well, just lurk the rest of the board or read the sticky

sb identify this watch in the pic ?
looks fucking sexy

>>9703162

What does /fa/ think of Vostok/other russian brands?

>>9703381
ah nuu cheeki breeki iv damke

This is my stop gap watch. I needed something while I choose something nice. Might use this till summer is over

Any recommendations on cheap skeleton watches? So far the only one ive come across is this one, but im not too sure about the quality

>>9703381

I've got an Amphibia 090 and I really like it.

>>9703455
Cheap skeleton watches are almost universally dildos.

Very nice, what model?
Don't know my Seikos

>>9703381
I've got a Vostok Komandirskie, and I really like it for everyday use.

I went and checked out WUS at /g/'s recommendation and god damn, it sucks. The owner of Lew and Huey sounds like a real prick too: http://forums.watchuseek.com/forum.php#/forumsite/20758/topics/1756690

>>9703455
quick googling
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/earnshaw-beagle-watch-review/
>the movement is chinese
>the same movement is used in a $100 kenneth cole skeleton
Obviously durability and accuracy are an issue.
There's a shill in the comment section saying his is only 30s off a month, but that's not possible with any automatic under $1k. I reckon this thing will be 5 mins off a week, and break apart in 6 months.
But if you must, get the kenneth cole or hurlingham, cheaper but they're the same thing with different brand names slapped over.

>>9703750
Next check out r/watches and you'll really develop an appreciation for how good /g/ and /fa/ watch threads are in comparison.

>>9703391
I was going to get this for a trial watch run after seeing you post it before.

>haven't worn a watch in 13 years.

I found it at Target but it's less than 40 mm, which I'm not a fan of.

Anyone have any experience with those cheap ass NATO straps from hong kong sellers on ebay? C&B would kill me with shipping and cheapestnatostraps always fucks me up on tax charges for some reason. This chinese shit seems to be my only option for cheap NATOs but I wonder just how poor quality they are.

>>9702058
What's wrong with that?

>>9701407
Buy Buy Buy

>>9702585
if you dont know wether its quartz or not its quartz

>>9702585

To tell if it's quartz (which it most certainly is), put it up to your ear. If it ticks once a second you have quartz.

This is because that doesn't look like it has a seconds hand.

Quartz is good for those who just want a simple watch that doesn't need to be fiddled with apart from a battery change every few years.

I think it looks quite nice anon. I just don't like the CK branding.

Pro-tip:

> If your watch comes from a brand that isn't exclusively known for watch manufacture, it's a fashion watch. This applies in most circumstances save for the likes of Invicta, Fossil, etc.

>>9699247
There such a thing as a waterproof, no battery needing, self winding watch?

Something that's nigh indestructable, or susceptible to water?

>>9704627
Waterproof doors not exist, there is no such thing.

If by that you mean water resistant, then you just described every automatic diver and there's hundreds or even thousands of models to choose from.

>>9704658
So these, automatic divers, they don't require batteries?

>>9704665
>automatic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_watch

>An automatic or self-winding watch is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary.

Are there any affordable decent homage watches for the speedmaster

Pic related. So many sub homage watches but i can't find anything for a speedy.

Saving up slowly it's on the bottom of my list of needs but someday...

>>9704733
>asking for a homage of a homage

>>9704735
What is the Speedmaster a homage to ?

>>9704670
If the guy is asking about this like he knows nothing at all I think it might be worth noting that you do need to wear or move the watch to wind it; it may not be apparent to him.

>>9703473
Can't wait for my amphibia to get here (gonna change the strap, ofc)

my planet ocean gmt

my planet ocean gmt

>>9704733
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/best-speedmaster-homage-181042.html

>>9699355

Name? It looks really neat.

>>9704921
>http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/best-speedmaster-homage-181042.html

I've ready thought that thread before. I looked online for the citizen model but had no luck. Nothing else in there seemed to really capture what I am after. The casio edifice don't do it for me

Life is pain

Hhhhhhhng

>>9704917

> wearing it like a faggot

Nice watch though.

Is this site legit?

http://www.jomadeals.com/

Rate please

>>9705119

Date is made confusing in the pursuit of 'design'. Still you'd get used to it.

24 hr dial doesn't need 02, 06, 10, 14, 18 or 22.

Hands that are the same colour as the face are generally harder to read at a glance.

Looks like it would wear quite large.

It says "MULTIFUNCTION"

How much?

>>9705092

I've heard mixed reviews about their customer service but the watches are totally authentic if that's what you're worried about.

>>9705132
I paid 130 dollars for it, in europ.

When you say it looks like it would wear quite large do you mean it looks big?

Thanks for rate btw.

>>9704986
This is my brothers watch, it's blue not black, does it fit the bill? Excuse the potentially shit and sideways photo

>>9705151

Not bad if you like wearing it.

Yeah that's exactly what I meant. I'm going by the width of the strap compared to the width of the watch dial.

I'm guessing 42mm.

I like the notches in the bezel. That's a nice touch that brings out the textures/levels in the dial.

>>9705135
Thanks!
Exactlly, my concern was that they are fakes. I guess the cs has to be shitty to realize such low prizes while still making profit, right?
I'll look into it tomorrow and check if they ship to Europe. Thanks again.

>>9705163
i'm like 6.10 ft. so i have to wear a pretty big watch so it doesnt look awkward as fuck

>>9705171

Christ man. I'm 6'6" so I also wear big watches. I just figured that given this was /fa/ (i.e. manlet central) you'd have bitch wrists.

>>9705228
6'6" passes lanklet level, you're a freak

>>9705382

I was when I was DYEL

set for every situation

>>9705400
>do I need to look like a neckbeard engineer, or do I want to look and act like a neckbeard engineer

>>9705400

> not having those wrist fedoras in 24hr time

What kind of faggot are you?

going hiking tomorrow

>>9705524
if you wear look at the lume on the trail you'll be having a timex expedition indiglo

>>9705524

Timex is doing great recently. I love their Expedition series.

>>9705531
What the fuck are you trying to say? You're not going to see the indiglo during the day.

>>9705524
cheap and sleek, good especially for being prone to damage

>>9705531
>if you wear look at the lume on the trail you'll be having a timex expedition indiglo
i've spent the past five minutes staring at this post and I am no closer to discovering its true meaning

my two broke boi watches

Hey anons, it's good to be back.

>>9705585

> chrono pushers on a time only watch

Nigga you crazy for buying that.

>>9705610

Does this use the same (or very similar) movement as the Beijing BeiHai?

The Celadon was like 2k wasn't it? How do you find its overall quality for the price, given your other watches?

>>9705618
Honestly, I wouldn't know, I'm not familiar with the watch you're asking. Also, my Imperial Red is the especial edition of only seven, with various parts of the movement made out of hand-engraved yellow gold so its cost is way higher than that.
The quality of the watch is really good, the dial in particular, wich doesn't have the tiniest flaw. The watch feels solid and heavy enough, the crown robust, the hands brightely polished, etc... The only thing not in the same level is the strap, wich I will change eventually.
To resume, watch is great.

>>9705610

That is such a beautiful watch. I love the look of the blue one they're going to make too.

>>9705705
>that dial
damn
how long before they go full ulysse nardin?

Thoughts?

>>9705720
No.

>>9705720

get the automatic brathwait if u really like the design, but there are definitely better watches to cop in that price range :)

>>9705726
ur a fucking idiot, at least say why so unproductive kek

>>9705729
I just like how minimalistic and elegant it is, but people told me the automatic didn't look as good

Desperately in need of a strap upgrade, would brown leather be acceptable?

>>9699247
cop?? i want it as a casual

>>9705741
i'd keep the original strap...
but dark brown would also look good

>>9705738
to each his own, the automatic is bare minimal so a lot of people dont like that

>>9705741
Depends on the rest of your outfit, is your belt and shoes brown? If yes, then it should look alright.

If they're both black, then you get a black band.

>>9705729
that hurts my feelings :^(((((((
I've gone off enough on how much I hate the minimalist quartz bauhaus meme that I've gotten tired of rewriting it every time.
'No' is much more succinct and still answers his question.

>>9705741
Dark brown smooth leather master race. Unfortunately I don't have any photos where you can see the whole strap. I bought this one from Hirsch and I think it was called the Ascot or something like that, if you want to get the exact same one and be matching strap bros.

I really think dark brown is the best fit, I've seen photos of Constellations with black leater and it looks odd to me. You could also look into an alligator pattern if you're into that, but it'll cost more if you get real alligator or some other exotic leather.

>>9705751
I really don't think you have to match your watch band to anything, it's a small accessory and it doesn't really matter. Or get dark brown, that shit is close enough to match anything, problem solved.

>>9705720
maybe, if you really like the design. Their stuff seem to be good for their fairly low price - sapphire crystal, size not too large or too thick, 10 bar WR.

On a side note, considering the amount of people ask for advice in choosing their new watch every day there should be a guide pastebin in the OP post about what criteria to look for - size/crystal/wr/movement.

Also ignore /g/, ultimately the design and style depend on individual preferences. Personally I find his taste in divers disgusting.

Surprisingly for a namefag that spams his shit all day in here and /g/ he's just as big a vocal idiot as sieg and I don't doubt he samefags sometimes too.

This is my dads old watch. He meant alot to me, and I also like the watch, so I was wondring if I had any options for this thing. Its a Jovial Sapphire Crystal Swiss watch, and it has a couple of problems.

1. Needs a new battery

2. Entire face shifts when I move the crown or whatever its called

3. It fucking plucks my hairs out of my wrist when I wear it.

4. Looks like the 9 marker on the face of the watch is messed up?

Another pic incoming

>>9705820
What do you guys think? I dont want to buy a watch because they cost alot of money and id rather wear one that means a little bit of something to me.

>>9705714

That is some intense thrusting right there.

>>9705832
Oh yeah, why is leather > metal and vice versa?

>>9705842
He has to thrust hard enough to strike the bell apparently lodged within her vagina.

>>9705820
>>9705832

Take it to one of those watch repair stalls in your nearest mall.

Battery will be easy to fix. Get their opinion on the rest. they should be able to re-seat the 9 marker while doing the battery. The dial moving might be a problem though.

>>9705849

What do you mean?

>>9705853

Kek. I enjoy your posts m8
> Oh no I am turning this place into WUS by being positive

>>9705860
Like what are the pros and cons of leather straps etc

Also will I ever be able to do anything about the watch tearing my hairs on my wrist out? It feels like im wearing a tweezer.

>>9705849
Nothing is better than anything in general, it all depends on what you're using it for.
Metal is the only thing that really works for anything, but it's only good if it's a solid-linked bracelet because cheap bracelets are dildos.
Leather is the best (and only, if we're going by strict dress conventions) for dress watches.
NATOs are easily washable and they're long which makes them great for situations where you're sweating a lot or wearing it over field clothes.
Rubber is good for divers and not much else.

>>9705853

Also could you imagine if the thrusts were in time with a minute repeater?

Thrust thrust thrust
THRUSTthrust THRUSTthrus
THRUST THRUST THRUST

>>9705873
Nigga, I'm pretty sure that's exactly what's going on there.
The thrusts coincide with the repeater strikes, watch the webm again.

>>9705705
That newer design looks quite interesting as well. If you're planning on buying one I wish you best of luck and I hope you post it here when you recive it.

>>9705714
Well, my friend /g/man, I hope not too long. I'd love to see Maiso Celadon with a more diverse dial gallery; they're up to the task.

>>9705757
Don't listen to them /g/man, they're just mean boys being mean. Now you hold to that bloody tampax and be brave.
But seriously,
>>9705720
>>9705738
Minimalist design+cheap quartz or mechanical movement+high pricetag is the most idiotic/faggot combo I have seen here in /fa/. DO NOT COP unless you like throwing money in the trashcan.

>>9705751
>>9705782
You don't HAVE to match colours if your accesories, but if you can, go ahead; it makes you look more coherent in your fit. I do it btw.
Still, it's not a bad advice that, if you have more brown belts and shoes go brown, if you have more black go black, etc...

>>9705876

webm doesn't show the quarter hours m8. It's either hours or minutes in the webm.

It is a minute repeater though yeah. But does it do some hectic double-thrust for the 1/4 hours?

>>9705893
I stopped being lazy and actually looked up a video of it. Apparently it's only an hour repeater, which is pretty lame.

>>9705907

Can't do much with an hour repeater.

>>9705931
Except for watch the rudimentary hand-carved porn on your wrist.

>>9705941

If your mother hears an hour repeater she better not go near ya.

wearing a watch is letting everyone know you are a slave to time

thoughts on this?

>>9705853
>>9705873
>>9705876
Niggas didn't you knew?? The gong is in her cervix.
>It's not proper sex if she isn't screaming with every thrust.

>>9705907
It is indeed an hour striker. The most obvious difference (besides hearing it) is the absence of a trigger. All minute repeaters (afaik) needs a bit more energy to bang the gongs contundently enough to make it hearable; this extra energy come from coiling the trigger when it's activated. See this other UN and you'll realize the difference.

https://youtu.be/HWurkkh_U_A

>>9705941
I would look that porn all day long.

>>9705957
Ok unique snowflake, thanks. Now go be ninja or aztech or autistcore somewhere else.

>>9705987
Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon watches??

>>9706004
asos actually
http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Watch-With-Interchangeable-Straps/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4832608&cid=5034&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Multi&totalstyles=391&gridsize=4

S-s-s-subthread

>>9705610
>>9705705

>made in china watches
top lel

>>9706019
>50 bucks
Well, at least it is not expensive. If you really like it go ahead.

>>9706025
>G-Shock
ewww

>>9706030
>being this idiotic
Topest of lels

>>9706054
>justifying your chinese watches

>>9705957

>wearing a watch is letting everyone know you are a slave to time
*tip*

http://mrjoneswatches.com/observatory/

W2C so badly, I love the design. Should I?

>>9706077
First, I don't need to justify any of my watches.
Second, what the hell is that thing?

>>9706082
wearing a nice broken watch could be very effay actually

gives off that subtle weathcore vibe that time doesn't matter to you, and that you can afford to buy and break expensive things

I might just do that with my rolex, crack the face but keep wearing it

>>9706104
>all chinese watches

>>9706100
cop if you work at NASA
otherwise I'd spend $200 elsewhere

>>9706113
Ok faggot. You want swiss then??

>>9706130
actually I am going to bed and might not be here when the thread dies

you can post them here or in the next one I guess

post time stamps though

>>9706135
There.

>>9706100
>200 usd
I feel is too much for a fun watch, but if you REALLY need one just buy it knowing it's way overpriced.
>I wish that he dial weren't, at least, printed.

>>9706109
>wealthcore
>I might just do that with my rolex, crack the face but keep wearing it
Get out and go taunt an armed nigger.

>>9706135
>Doesn't know that Maison Celadon is MADE IN RED CHINA WITH PRIDE and puts plenty of Swiss watches to shame.
>Doesn't know lawyerfag has a watch collection worth the GDP of some of the shittier third world nations.

>>9706151
Good to see you back again, Lawyerbro. Glad to see that you didn't get whacked for sending a mafioso to jail or something.

>>9706178
So what is that Stellaris? I'm assuming "electronic" means it's some sort of tuning fork or something rather than quartz?

What's the best watch maker?

>>9706185
Electromechanical. Uses a battery to power electromagnets which force a balance wheel to oscillate.

what would be a better choice?

Invicta japanese automatic
Tissot swiss quartz chronograph
Seagull Rodina chinese automatic

First and only watch I own, would like honest opinions from watch connoisseurs.

What's the better quality entry-level diver: the Orient Mako or the Seiko SNZF17? In regards to movement accuracy and bracelet quality (not too noisy or flimsy).

Also, if I go with the Seiko, should I sweat whether it's a Japanese or Malaysian-made one?

Thanks.

>>9706207
Neat, I didn't know that type existed. How does that compare to the other types then? I'm guessing it's probably more accurate than mechanical but not as good as quartz since it didn't catch on.

>>9705560
Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like a Man On The Moon?

>>9706211
I hate to say this, but probably the invicta.
Quartz chronographs are dildos and the quality of the ST17 movement is questionable.

>>9706223
Its only slightly more accurate than your average mechanical. The real advantage is that you never have to worry about winding your watch, it just always runs (until the battery dies).

>>9706222
100m water resistance on the SNZF is pretty weak for a diver, especially when the SKX007 isn't that much more and it's a 200m legit diving watch. The Mako looks very nice and supposedly the bracelet is better than the comparable Seiko bracelets, but the watch itself has a shittier bezel and lume. It's pretty much up to personal preference, but keep in mind that you can replace a bracelet, but if the watch itself is cheap then you're stuck with it.

The Seiko 7S26 movements are all pretty much the same, the only difference is whether the assembly line robots are in Japan or Malaysia and whether the people overseeing the robots are Malaysian child slaves or Japanese factory workers. It really doesn't make a difference.

>>9706245
Which happens about once a year.
Electromechanicals were the awkward teenage years for watches.

>>9706251
Thanks. Looking for a diver mostly for the aesthetic rather than for actual diving, so 100m vs 200m is less of an issue for me. I'll try to handle both in-store and see what I prefer.

>>9706178
>Glad to see that you didn't get whacked for sending a mafioso to jail or something.
Lol. Not yet m8, not yet. Although I recently managed to get a full confession of one of the torturers on the urugayan case. I have recieved a couple of anonymous threats though. That's why I decided to spent easter far away, in Mexico, where they can't find me. I'm back, however. Glad to be back and to hear from you too.

>>9706161
>Doesn't know lawyerfag has a watch collection worth the GDP of some of the shittier third world nations.
Well, don't know about that, but thanks m8.

>>9706251
Besides the increase in water resistance spec, does upgrading to the SKX007 grant any other quality improvements?

>>9706446
Lume brighter than the sun, a little less text and shit cluttering up the dial, I prefer the styling of the 007 (has more in common with the vintage Seiko divers like the 6105), you get to own a meme watch. I haven't seen the SNZF in person so I'm not sure how the fit and finish compare, the 007 is bretty gud in that respect for the price but then again so are the Seiko 5s I've seen. Both have Hardlex crystals, but I'm pretty sure there's different grades of Hardlex because my SNK807 has gotten some very minor scratches in it while my 007 seems pretty damn hard so far and I haven't scratched it yet.

>>9705155
I do like this but I dunno if it will scratch that Speedmaster itch.

I seem to have so many different watch itches at the moment that need sorting. I need to spend less time in these threads

I think a simple chrono with the tachy on the bezel would do it

>>9706222

I have a Mako and am sure a few othe people on this board do. The build quality seems great so far but like anon said the lume leaves something to be desired. I don't plan on going diving anytime soon so it's not a huge issue for me and it's bright enough usually for me to tell the time if I'm in a bar or club.

Not a fan of the SNZF though but the SKX007 is a sexy.

>>9706503
A used omega speedmaster isnt that expensive, consider saving to purchase one. I work a shit tier job with shit tier pay and only work like 20 hours a week and could afford one if I wish. Throw $20 a week into the speedmaster fund for a year

>>9706178
Tudor model?

>>9706446
Seiko is great value for money meme is outdated. It started way back when seiko had sappire crystals, mechanical made in house in japan movements and spring drive watches that were just a few notches below grand seiko.

Nowadays seiko includes some really tacky gimmicky models....hardlex mineral crystal scam, made in malaysia not in house movements. Arcrylic exhibition case just to have it

And some really flimsy stock bracelets everything is hollow end linked now


I would go as far as to say orient is the new seiko same parent company but in house japaense movements nice cases servicible bracelets all under $250.

Sk007, riki and seiko 5 might as well be invicta, fossil/micheal kors or nixon tbh

Nothing reedemable or miraculous about it. Just another cheap watch with questionable build

Might last 2-5 years and look half decent with a nicer bracelet or band but disposable junk products

>>9706530
Thats my current plan. I thought saving £100 a month.

I still feel a little guilty about spending that much on a watch when also saving for a house.

I kinda think fuck it I'm a guy I'm sure plenty of girls I know have a grands worth of jewelry and handbags shitting up the place. People see a nice watch as a waste though

>>9706538
My orient mako is of questionable quality, decent for the money but not great by any means, the bezel is shit, and the bracelet is exceedingly average. You have to pay to get a decent watch

>>9706551
I don't want to come off as bragging, but I have heaps of money, I could buy a Rolex or ap if I wanted too. But I'm not wealthy by any means, I work part time minimum wage and haven't recieved a cent off my parents my whole life. I think I might use my savings to invest in real estate once I get a reliable job and use the profits to buy some nice watches in 20 years time

This thread 3hunna, let's move on to the next one:
>>9706578
>>9706578
>>9706578

>>9706272

Lawfag I'm the guy who asked whether your movement in the red Celadon was the same as in the Beijing BeiHai. Turns out it is.

I'm not trying to be a cunt here but what justified the price of your Celadon? Because you can get the same movement in extremely nice looking watches for about $500.


P.S. I hope it's called Celadon. I'm referring to that red beauty.

>>9705119
That calendar blows ass.

>>9705877
>You don't HAVE to match colours if your accesories, but if you can, go ahead; it makes you look more coherent in your fit.
A thousand times this. There's no rule that says you have to match your watch with the other leathers, just imagine having to switch watch/strap every time you use a different colour shoe/belt (and there are quite a lot of colours). But it does look better if you do manage to match the watch as well.

>>9706538
What would you consider worth purchasing in this price range? I'll eventually have the money to invest in a nicer timepiece, but right now I'm a student who has to look professional whilst being a poorfag.

Are there any vintage seikos I should have my eye on?

>>9706538
>still spouting the acrylic bullshit
>also spelling it wrong
everything else was more or less correct though

>>9708099
King seiko hi-beats and grand quartz are both rad as fuck.
Like our resident tripfag retard said, look at Orient.

>>9708099
>listening to any of the inane bullshit sieg spews
Please don't
>calling a watch an investment
Stop using that word, it's stupid. There is a one in a gorillion chance that your watch will actually become desirable and appreciate in value. Just because currency inflation makes it look like some old watches sell for more now than they did new does not mean that they're actually worth any more money, especially since the owners have had to pay lots of money over time to service those watches. You're not an investor you're a goddamn consumer. You're throwing your money away in exchange for a nice shiny new watch and you are never going to get that money back. There's nothing wrong with that just call it what it is.

King Seikos are cool, King Quartz and other high end 70s quartz Seikos are excellent watches for very cheap, 6139/6138s are pretty awesome and they're pretty much the cheapest automatic chronometers out there.

>>9699505

>I deserve something that isn't mine

That's how it works anon :^)