New watch thread. Let's talk about timekeeping technology.
Required viewing for newbies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWh3rksXJyQ
Previous Thread: >>52129288
First for hype!
Anyone recommend me some sub £100 watches?
I really have gotten fond with the submariner pepsi bezels.
I also have always liked IWC portaguese style of watches. Too bad I don't have £30k to drop on one.
>TFW POOR
Hello /g/watch,
Can we talk about dial colours for a moment?
I didn't bother to ask the effay thread, since it usually takes a less than practical slant to things watch.
I was wondering, what dial colour do you prefer or predominantly prefer?
Is your collection (or one watch) of a certain shade or hue?
Do you like that?
Are there dial colours that you would never wear?
Why?
I've found myself always being drawn to the high contrast white on black design.
Typical military application of white/silver hands and white indices on a black dial. The rest of the watch can be whatever, but I generally insist on this.
I just find it so much easier to see. True black (rather than charcoal) is preferred.
I can't for the life of me stand white dialed watches, even though I stare forlornly at Nomos and wish things weren't so (their dark faced models have thin spindly silver hands that don't provide enough contrast nor enough reflection for my liking, as opposed to say, a Grand Seiko mirrored diamond edge hand or whatever).
What's worst of all?
Silver dial, silver hands.
Find it too difficult to tell the time at a quick glance in broad daylight.
A pity, as I do enjoy seeing all the vintage models you guys flaunt on here in that scheme.
I collect pocket watches, and they're all white but as for the watches I'd actually wear around day to day, it's just the ole Orient Mako blueface that breaks my monochrome funk.
Is anyone else as boring as me?
>>52157717
sounds pretty effay to me
Worst Universal reporting in.
>>52157795
Ooh very nice.
I spotted one of these on ebay a few years back NIB, but the seller wouldn't ship out of their country,
Finding a black dialed (military then, because they're the only ones that had such) pocketwatch in reasonably good nick is one of those never ending quests I keep on the back burner.
Yes monochrome is effay (or was, the year before last), but asking /g/ came to mind first.
>>52157717
Don't mind pretty much any dials, except for those indian repaints with bright shit like pink and the like
If there's a possibility, I prefer white/blue over black, because it's pretty boring now
>>52157859
Not as bad as the Domino's Pizza Rolex's.
What a way to piss off your retiring staff: give them a pricey gift that they'll never be able to sell because nobody fucking wants a some fast food label on their rolex, but also something they'll not actually want to keep or wear because it keeps rubbing "Domino's Pizza", a glowing testament to their shitty job, right in their fucking face.
It's like covering a in shit and saying 'enjoy'.
It's valuable, but not really (because it's shit).
>>52157991
>It's like covering a
diamond ring
Sorry, shitty dying tablet.
>>52157614
Look at bagelsport watches on ebay, they're pretty good.
>>52157991
>mad about getting a special edition Rolex
Yeah, nah
>>52157991
I actually love it. My great uncle worked for continental machine for over 50 years and this is the only thing of his I own. The back has a very well done engraving of his name too.
And I can't imagine any retiree I know of wanting to hock their retirement gift. It may be hard to believe, but people used to take pride in their work.
>>52158039
>mad about getting a shit landwhale fodder edition Rolex
yeah, nah
>>52158030
They look pretty decent. But there are only like 4 listings on ebay. (Britbong)
Are sekonda any good to go with? I heard that they used to be really decent prior to mass production in china.
>>52158171
The one Russians used for the first ever space walk is still in production,and worth checking it out.
>>52158101
>It may be hard to believe, but people used to take pride in their work.
His point is that you can't take pride in working at Domino's.
>>52158101
Your watch is a lovely heirloom, and the logo isn't as glaring as that dominos one.
>>52158273
More or less, this.
Continental Machine (if my understanding of it is correct) is one thing, Domino's?
Nah..
>>52157367
mechanical watches in 2015 make as much sense as Diesel-"multiple units" with "hydraulic" transmission
>>52157717
I like lots of colors for dials, but most of my watches are white, blue or black.
I'd like to get a watch with urushi dial.
General note for newbies: white and cream colors are traditionally more dressy. Colorful and dark dials are traditionally more sporty.
>>52158475
Thanks for your input.
>>52157991
You have an extremely warped view of reality
Post watches
>>52157717
I used to mainly be into black, white or blue dials but my growing infatuation with vintage Seiko dress watches has given me a newfound appreciation for silver dials.
>>52158768
>>52158679
doesn't change the fact they make you look like a neckbeard fedora atheist shoving down everybody's throat his retarded views
>>52158897
Yeah, I'm pretty sure an average person can tell if a watch is mechanical on sight.
But I agree than mechanicals are just retarded.
>>52158897
Hey, bro, that's a pretty sweet opinion. Thanks for posting it
>>52158897
Did you get molested by a watch?
>>52158897
>>52158917
>mechanical watches are retarded
Wearing one doesn't mean you try to evangelize everyone that you meet.
If someone asks about it, sure, but otherwise normies don't know there's a difference.
To me, and others here, standard quartz watches are boring and soul-less. Mostly because there's not much difference in function from an F-91W to a $300 Nixon.
Mechanical watches have hundreds of tiny pieces inside, all engineered to function at a steady pace in order to keep time. If you don't think that's the tightest shit, why don't you explain what watches you find to be interesting?
>>52158994
>To me, and others here, standard quartz watches are boring and soul-less.
That sounds pretty autistic.
>>52159266
Autistic to say they're boring?
There's nothing different between standard quartz watches. The movements are produced in factories in China and bought in bulk by fashion brands.
>>52159317
How can a watch be funny, interesting or have soul?
Is just a device to check the time. If it is accurate and somewhat sturdy, then it is a good watch. Enything else is just bullshit to charge premium price to retards.
got my SARB033 a couple weeks ago and now im wondering if i should upgrade to the SDGM003 at some point,because at first i thought that a 41mm dial would be too large for my tiny wrists though now i think it should be ok.
any thoughts?
>>52159762
also the most appealing thing in the SDGM003 to me seems to be the bracelet design, bracelet coating and the fact it has no lighting on the dial.
and the added onyx on the crown looks nice.
>>52159724
>How can a watch be interesting
A number of ways. Same way any kind of technology can be interesting. Novel usage of existing mechanics, new technology, etc.
Spoilers: this isn't a mechanical watch.
Sgg711 with hirsch band
>>52160011
I'm a fucking retard and forgot the picture
>>52160099
How isn't it? Watches are technology and work in various ways.
>>52160099
They're more technology than you're shit 2d waifu
Yeah I have no idea how I'm gonna deal with a 44mm watch.
Also this being a 4 AM purchase I forgot to make an account first, so all the proof I have of the order is the paypal receipt.
Fug
>>52158768
Ok
>>52160458
44mm is bigger than human-size
>>52160716
That's the standard size of a Panerai though.
If these chicks can do it any guy can
http://youtu.be/50O3hXryAmQ
>>52157717
Black, blue and brown/red in that order.
>>52160790
Ignoring lug overhang doesn't mean it's a reasonable size. So long as we're linking vids about rich folk talking about watches, here:
https://youtu.be/_RcoiIz2Jd0?t=1m50s
>>52160846
With Panerai (and similarly styled watches) the lugs curve down to the point where there's barely any overhang.
This isn't a 50mm Invicta submariner, Panerais are designed to be big.
That being said Panerai is a garbage brand and if you like the look just get a Marina Militare
>>52160803
I was super close to buying a ray or mako USA, before I found my bernhardt unworn on ebay.
I'm quite happy with the choice, though I'll probably go with orient in the future, hopefully the mako usa goes down in price a bit, or they come out with a new ray with date only or no date, and of course no pusher.
I know there is another mako with no pusher, but still.
poorfag here, is there any okay mechanical wind up watch $40-60$(canadian)?
>>52161090
Vostok Komandirskie comes to mind, but you might hate the screw down crown on a manual wind. Other than that there are Ebay HMT's that'll likely work well after a service, or NOS vintage Chinese watches with the Chinese Standard Movement.
>>52161090
Vostok, maybe. The amphibia/komandirskie, not the Vostok-Europe models, those are expenive.
>>52161090
Bump your budget to $100 Canadian and there are a bunch of vintage watches you can get. For example, I've bought from these guys before, and they did a good job:
http://www.vintagewatch.ca/?p=301
The watches look better in person, they have no idea how to take photos.
Vostoks are good, but the problem is getting one here and all the associated customs fees, or worse, when someone decides to send it UPS rather than via the mail.
>>52161175
I got an HMT Pilot as my first mechanical.
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
>>52160790
>That's the standard size of a Panerai though.
Yes, and?
>women sitting around talking about accessorizing with their various straps
average panerai wearers
>>52160846
One of the best 'talking watches' they've made.
do you even WR?
>>52161409
Wat, is that a fucking dragon dildo?
>>52159762
Honestly size wise the SARB looks fine on you, and the SDGM is quite big for a dressy design, but I agree that the SDGM003 is a nicer design with significantly better case/bracelet/dial finishing.
>>52160790
>>52161423
not at the moment, no.
>>52161423
Of course not. What, don't you have watch holder for your shower?
>>52161532
>>52161539
You ain't fooling me.
>>52161497
Those lips deserve black dick.
>>52161388
>women sitting around talking about accessorizing with their various straps
Isn't that literally what /wt/ is?
>>52161844
Pretty much.
I always try to sway the conversation towards technology though.
This shit is supposed to be "most popular" in my local price aggregator's watch category. WTF
>>52161595
I really hope people like you get run over by a train on its way to Auschwitz.
>>52162210
you don't sound brave enough anon
Hey /wt/, I did a thing.
>>52162375
Before
>>52158778
>hambeast detected
Still... want sum fuk, grrl?
How many of your quartz watches hit the markers on each seconds-hand tick? Two of mine do (one Seiko 7n01, one Ronda 515), the other two get no-where near.
>>52161427
yea i know it looks fine, thats why i was wondering if the SDGM003 would look fine knowing its quite bigger.
>>52162421
he's a naked mole-rat
>>52162396
>>52162375
Looked better before.
>>52162467
Okay well thanks for the feedback, why do you feel that way?
>>52162441
I only have one quartz watch, but it doesn't align to the markers. It's a common problem with cheap quartz movements it seems.
Happy new your for any Yuropoor watchfags!
>tfw you set your watch to atomic time five minutes before midnight
>>52162441
My Pulsar hits on markers for like 30 seconds, than don't hit markers for another 30 seconds
At least if I remember correctly
>>52162671
The only reason I ever visit /g/ is for these threads so yeah maybe you're right.
>>52162441
My timex chrono is bang on. None of my chink quartz watches hit the indices though.
I'm probably gonna open them up and align them.
>>52158778
God damn nigga you fat
>>52157717
How do you feel about yellow? My watches are a pretty even mix of white and dark dials plus this one weird yellow which actually looks surprisingly good in person.
>>52162441
All 3 of my old single and double penis Seikos land spot-on, my Fossil is way off, my dad's various cheap watches are mostly off to some degree.
>spiderman posting
/b/-tier retardation
Going to be ordering my first mechanical watch tomorrow, it's an Hamilton Khaki. I may replace the straps with brown leather, thoughts?
>>52163150
If it's the one in the pic, and not the one with the retarded cut off 3 o'clock numeral ya did good.
Anyone here know anything about MVMT watches?
I got a Timex for Christmas that didn't keep proper time, so I returned it and am looking for something else. MVMT's look nice and aren't too expensive.
>>52163176
Unfortunately i couldn't find a Mechanical Khaki with the 3 o'clock, and the Khaki's with the 3 o'clock that i could find (the automatic version) were out of my price range :c
Poorfags can't he choosers, but either way I've heard this is a good watch, plus the mechanical version has a slimmer movement which i want.
>>52163281
The movement isn't much different, though as i've said if it's pic related then it's all good.
Otherwise send a pic to the watch.
>>52163187
I think this review sums it up:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3W0IFAAQFT7CV/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00IAVVALY
>>52162901
That color isn't bad at all.
I still want this one, but with the shitty syrup buck I just can't.
>>52163150
Why would you get that instead of one of the cheaper options if this is your first watch?
>mfw waiting for my new watch in the mail
>>52163307
Should i unbox it in thread? Or isn't a Hamilton worthy of that much attention? lol
>>52163434
Why is there a bump on her ass when she moves?
>>52163444
Unbox it naked please
>>52163444
You could unbox an 8 dollar casio and I'd appreciate it
>>52163432
Because i know that the Khaki is a well made Pilot watch, if this is going to be my first good watch, i want to keep it in my collection for some time. I know that the Khaki will still be in a good condition in the future because its so robust.
There is a cheaper Khaki but it's quartz and am looking for either mechanical or automatic movement, the automatic movement is the most expensive version of the Khaki so am meeting in the middle with the mechanical.
>>52163434
>mfw waiting on two watches in the mail
What's the cheapest Rolex one can get? It came up as a discussion between me and a friend yesterday
>>52163531
The cheapest Rolex is the one that you don't get at all, grasshopper.
>>52163487
>>52163506
Will do my fellow anons, when i get more information I'll try to keep you all updated when its arriving and then unbox it for you. I'm hoping to keep my first watch for a long time so it'll be nice for you all to witness its first time seeing the light of day.
>>52163556
I asked what's the cheapest one you can get. You cannot get what you described.
>>52163531
The Air King was the cheapest but it's discontinued, I think the cheapest now is the new Oyster Perpetual. Or even cheaper would be a beaten up datejust in shit condition missing the original bracelet on ebay. Or even cheaper would be snatching the two-tone 80s datejust off your creepy uncle's still-warm corpse.
>>52163434
>>52163514
What watches did you both order? Am excited for when they arrive.
>>52163531
A used one with a company logo on it, or an oysterquartz. I'd get the quartz, unless you plan on refinishing the dial, as it's an interesting movement.
>>52163434
God damn chingchong post where is my SKX007.
>>52163584
>>52163531
Either a vintage Airking or a vintage 6694.
>>52163531
An old air king, probably.
>>52162608
In my opinion, the mercedes hands don't fit the dial well, and compared to the OEM dial, the new one you installed doesn't look as nice quality,
>>52163531
Vintage ladie's oyster case
>>52163611
Chink Soki sub and Chink Marina Militare
>>52163807
>the mercedes hands don't fit the dial well
I was going for a Rolex explorer 1 look but I suppose I can see where your coming from.
>compared to the OEM dial, the new one you installed doesn't look as nice quality
I agree, it isn't.
>>52163888
Nice trips.
Rolex Explorer is pretty great, and I picked up that it's what you were going for. It just didn't work well.
is JBW any good?
>>52158250
I've seen the Poljot/strela's before and I actually quite like them. Although they are way above my price limit. I just want something that looks pretty decent for when I meet with clients.
>>52158030
Also are bagelsport parts compatible with rolex parts? I've seen a few faces for rolex watches that would look nice, just no idea if they are compatible.
>>52158171
Try searching 'bagel' on aliexpress, much better selection.
![127-400x500[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/gClaCHm.jpg "127-400x500[1].jpg")
I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on A168.
>>52164497
slow down there mister moneybags.
>>52164244
That throws up a lot of results, thanks.
Now it's just finding out if I can change the dial with a clone/replacement/genuine rolex one as well as the hands.
>>52164497
Are you sure that you have saved enough in the last 3 years? This isn't a decision that one makes lightly!
>>52164497
Even if you have the money, that's the sort of watch you buy to commemorate something special. You'll never appreciate its true value otherwise. It'll just be another fancy watch in your box.
>>52164845
>That throws up a lot
Yep, me too
>>52157367
what am i looking at here?
>>52162901
yellow is fucking master race. wear it with pride
>>52159779
wtf is wrong with that crown?
>>52161003
berncuck
>>52161363
why do people buy those fucking Indian pieces of shite? you might as well burn the money or donate it to charity, you fucking mongoloids. even the lowliest chink quartz would be better, ffs
>>52165299
Probably a goiter from iodine deficiency.
>>52165308
Yes, and?
Was idly clicking around amazon, and found this cheap datejust ripoff. It's description bragged about its miyota movement, so I looked through the images, and sure enough, the clear casebacks reveals a 8215.
What gets me though is it has "unadjusted" engraved on the movement. I don't doubt that's true for this particular dogshit brand, do they all say that?
>>52165669
I have two watches with an 82xx movement from two different companies, and they both have "unadjusted" stamped on the rotor.
>>52165254
The inside of a cheap watch. Or do you mean the individual components?
>>52165771
i mean is there something obviously wrong with it?
>>52165820
Like what?
>>52165847
That's what he's asking dipshit.
Is the image focusing on an issue with the movement or just showing it in detail?
Should I wind up a watch that I'm not going to wear for extended periods of time?
>>52165860
Detail.
The parts are pretty tiny.
>>52165860
>fag looks at the internals of a watch and has no idea what the fuck is going on
>somehow I am the dipshit
Nice posting, bro. Well done.
>>52165877
Good idea if it's a perpetual calendar so you won't have to adjust it when you wear it again.
If not, it comes down to if you want to leave it running. Just don't over-wind it.
>>52165897
I have three watches that I wear each for about a couple a months during the year. One is quartz, so basically it's like I have two mechanical watches where I won't wear one of them for about half a year. Do you think I'll slow down the wear and tear of the materials considerably if I simply don't wind up the watch I'm wearing?
>>52165890
Thankyou
>>52165892
Fuck you
>>52165970
If you aren't going to wear them for that long, don't bother winding them up. You'll save some wear as long as they're properly stored.
>>52166033
Thanks, and happy new year!
>>52166063
You as well!
Can't wait to see the day, date, and month turn over!
>>52165892
i might be clueless but at least I'm not a tripfag, you fucking sperg
>>52166279
Enjoying your stupidity? Well everyone needs a hobby I suppose.
>>52166364
that's why i was asking, in the hopes of learning something useful. enjoy your wisdom, asshat
>>52166393
Poor baby. Did they not understand your odd question so you had to call them an asshat and now pout about it? That must have been really tough for you.
FYI there is a video in the OP for a reason.
>>52166431
well, you called me a fag out of the blue first, so enjoy your well deserved ration of ad hominem.
I've seen the video, thanks. now go fuck yourself, you useless piece of meat.
>>52163150
Do you think the Hamilton Khaki will pass as a dress watch anon? I like the idea of brown leather straps, i have considered getting one myself but i need a dress watch. Am still in the debate of if it will be possible to be used as a dress watch compared to an everday watch. Tell us what you think when you recive it and if you think it'll make a decent dress watch or not.
>>52166520
>out of the blue
Actually 'dipshit' came up first. But welcome to 4chan, newfag.
>>52165669
Unadjusted is stamped on movements that aren't calibrated to chronometer accuracy, I think it's for tax purposes or some shit.
I started watching archie, and this guy, any other good channels?
>>52166881
>and this guy
You buy a squelie, yet?
Happy new year faggots
To another year of shit posting and autism
>>52166913
No, I'm fucking poor I have a komandirskie and a casio on the way.
>>52166940
Happy new year
It's nye I'm out with friends and I'm here posting my commodore with this bitches tongue on it
Post your countdowns, fags
>>52165389
>still can't hold his dick properly
Ask your mom to come with you when you take a piss next time, you slob.
>>52165389
>binnacle
>trash bin barnacle
>>52166881
That guy is fucking retarded.
Just stick to Archie and hodinkee
>>52167160
Lucky.
I missed the coundown because I fall asleep.
I have no friends and am staying at my parents house for the new year.
You can imagine the great atmosphere Im in.
>>52168064
don't do it anon! you have so much to live for!
>>52162608
where the fuck did you get a seconds hand like that that fits a seiko?
![Lost.in.Translation.2003.1080p.BluRay.x264.DTS-WiKi.mkv_snapshot_00.09.45_[2016.01.01_08.09.28].png](https://i.imgur.com/KPoqeAN.jpg "Lost.in.Translation.2003.1080p.BluRay.x264.DTS-WiKi.mkv_snapshot_00.09.45_[2016.01.01_08.09.28].png")
>>52167034
For a relaxing time,make it weeaboo whiskys time.
Happy new year anon
>>52168096
Oh please I cant think of one reason to stay alive.
![Lost.in.Translation.2003.1080p.BluRay.x264.DTS-WiKi.mkv_snapshot_00.14.32_[2016.01.01_08.17.21].png](https://i.imgur.com/aa60K31.jpg "Lost.in.Translation.2003.1080p.BluRay.x264.DTS-WiKi.mkv_snapshot_00.14.32_[2016.01.01_08.17.21].png")
>>52168171
one more because I love this shortie
>>52168196
how bout a watch?
Posting new Christmas watch on new years. Just an orient but I like it. Feels bready good.
Why won't smartwatches replace all traditional watches eventually?
>>52168875
They will when battery lasts at leas 3 months and recharging takes 10 seconds to complete 100%.
>>52168049
I get that hes kind of out of his mind with his heritage shit and trying to look prestigious and cool. But as far as watches is there anything he is dead wrong about I should know? Not that I am even going to be buying any of it, would be cool of there was any decent cheap/mid tier watch channels that were not about outdoor/edc shit.
Though I guess you can't really be into mid toer/poorfag dogshit watches too much because it becomes weird that you haven't just saved up or sold most of it for an actual luxury watch.
what are your guys thoughts on the seamaster?
>>52168570
fuck forgot pic
>>52168932
>Though I guess you can't really be into mid toer/poorfag dogshit watches
Remember that rolex used to sell for $250.
The price is not important when building YOUR COLLECTION NOT THE DREAMS OF SOME URBAN FUCKTARD AND HIS SQUALLLE SHIT.
If you are buying mid tier watches you make god damn sure they have limited production run or they are unique in some way like Obris Morgan,Halios or Maison Celadon.
>>52168910
I think that's too strict. 24 hours battery life and 2 hours to charge sounds fair. With the enhanced functionality of a smart watch, I feel battery life shouldn't have to be amazing.
>>52169086
Awful, that's about as bad as a phone, which would be competing for the same charging space and time.
>>52169164
When would you need to use your watch for more than 24 hours without sleeping for at least 2 hours?
>>52169009
Any other microbrands to pay attention to? seems to be a lot of them. Obris's shit is cheap so I’ll pay attention to them, the explorer dlc looked badass. I don't know if anything orient does will be valued down the line since they keep having updated versions of shit but I hate that the pvd orient ray is fucking gone for under 200 and I can't buy it down the line.
What y'all think of Tissot in general? Genuinely good entry-level luxury watches or cheap stuff riding the "Swiss-made" hype train?
>>52169728
The second one
General rule of thumb, if you want swiss, get a Rolex or just get a proper watch
>>52169804
Only rolex? Cause I'm looking at a pretty nice Planet Ocean right now
>>52169728
Weak. Not great overall.
But if you did want to buy a brand new chronometer, they have one of the least expensive ones around, by my last check.
>>52169817
Would rather get a sub or milgauss instead of that overshilled swatch
But overall, omega is the other possibility, although I'd never consider it myself
I see the other guy with the green komandirskie recommend everyone a brown leather strap, but what would go well with this light blue one? The current leather strap you see is slowly disintegrating, so I thought to get a new one, but what should it look like?
>>52158947
What's the model name of that diver?
>>52169917
Oh crap, I forgot my pic.
>>52169895
Planet ocean overshilled? I'm not exactly getting it because of all the Bond advertisements, and the Submariner is pretty overrated honestly.
And by Planet Ocean I meant to say 300 my bad
I'm curious about this and I want honest answers from diver owners.
How many of you dive only on the shower/sink?
>>52170167
Omega itself is overshilled, and not the prestigious shilling kind, that is keeping me away from them
>>52170198
I dont have divers only two chronographs and a dress watch.
But ive seen people here posting amphibians while diving during summer vacations so i would say its more common than one might think.
>>52170204
Still, quality wise, would you treat yourself to a seamaster 300 or a Sub?
>>52170260
Personally, sub
Logically and realisticaly, probably some Seiko like tuna or something
>>52168875
They may, if they catch on properly and aren't crap, replace the simple function of just telling the time.
But to replace watches that are increasingly pushing themselves into the superfluous, luxury goods/jewelry market?
Disposable tech made in chinkland isn't jewelry and does not an irrational object of desire make.
So never, in any regard not to do with telling time (which is being increasingly replaced by smartphone time telling anyway).
>>52170198
I dont wear it in the shower because it takes half a second to take off and I know it's safe at home.
but in public restrooms and anywhere else I won't take off my watch because theres a chance I might set it down and not put it back on.
also a shower just feels like i'm wasting the water resistance even though I don't need to. If i'm swimming or working with shit underwater, i'll keep the watch on, only at home does it come off. especially when I eventually get a rolex sub
>>52169288
still have to take your watch off and plug it in at night, pain in the ass. automatic watches are too much for some people, let alone a watch that needs to be charged every night
>>52170260
Omega has parts made in china.
The PO's bracelet is made in china.
Consider whether you want to pay that price for something made in china or not.
At least with Rolex you can be more or less sure that you're getting what you asked for ("swiss made").
Omega, and pretty much everything ETA/swatch group (and likely everything else owned by the big conglomerates like richemont and lvmh), is fucking suspect as fuck. Factories in China, in Thailand.
What percentage of what is made where?
Swiss laws regarding labels is trixy as fuck.
To what order of magnitude are you overpaying?
(do you care?)
Seiko/Citizen for truly made in Japan (upper tier models only).
Rolex (and above, like JLC and beyond) for "truly" Swiss.
Damasko for truly German (DK models only). GO I'm not sure about, Lange I'm not sure about, Nomos ironically is all german except their cases, but they got the movements down so I'll give them that.
Stowa is mostly chinese. Laco probably has Chink/east german cases and use swiss or basic japanese (citizen) movements. Sinn? Swiss movements.
If it's basic "swiss movement" aka ETA then how much of that shit is really swiss?
If it's swiss (or generally, german) cases, how much of that case was made first in china before being sent on for finishing?
If you don't mind this sort of stuff then get whatever strikes your fancy.
But if you're a stickler for autistically wanting what you paid for (a "swiss watch", "german watch", "japanese watch") then stick to these brands that can, at least compared to all the other ones, be at least somewhat trusted to provide what is paid for.
If you don't care, just buy something that at least doesn't look like crap and you'll be okay.
I got this for free. I am not into watch. Is this good watch? Very big watch.
>>52170581
Do you like it?
It's good.
Do you not like it?
It's shit.
What do you think about this watch, /g/? I got it from my father. Is it good?
>>52170599
I like it, and I'll use it for sure. I'm just curious whether it's a "good" watch in the watch subreddit's eyes.
>>52170647
>subreddit
I start to think that people use this unironically.
>>52168875
It will if the battery is better
>>52170656
Have no fear.
However... "Any community that gets its laughs by pretending to be idiots will eventually be flooded by actual idiots who mistakenly believe that they're in good company."
>>52170689
Sorry to burst your bubble but that already happened.
>>52170543
A couple things amiss here.
Cases and Sapphire glass for Nomos are swiss made. Which is alright since they are well made.
Laco is mostly powered by Miyota 82XX series or cheap quartz movements. Cases are mostly German made as far as i recall.
Both Sinn and Damasko use primarily ETA movements, though not basic grade. Very few Damasko models with the A35 inhouse are also rather ugly with those cut off numerals.
But as far as ETA movements go, usually the basic grade ones are at least 50% Chinese made.
>>52170647
It's shit.
>>52170689
Usually they get chased off to /fa/ for their shit chink watches, or just don't post more then a couple of times.
>>52169918
mdv106
>>52170581
It looks a little fugly but it's an AUTOMATIC and an homage made by Carrera. Not total plebe tier, welcome to /r/ watches!
Found this on my grandma's house. It's supposed to be her grandfather's but it doesn't work sadly. Thought I'd share wIth you guys.
So what's the outlook for the new year, /wt/?
>>52170901
Does it have lume? If so enjoy your cancer.
>>52171458
Does it look like it has lume?
>>52171588
I don't know fag, old radium lume tends to darken to almost black.
>>52171398
Enjoying my new watch for now. I'll try to limit myself to one watch per year at most.
Unfortunately it means it's now 2016 and I can get another watch. I see a Vostok on the way soon...
>>52170426
>wasting the water resistance
>>52171624
>I see a Vostok on the way soon...
Wait a little, there was a new Neptune promised for 2016Q1.
>>52171961
>Q1
As a fellow slav, post newyears, i'll tell you this simply.
Ain't gonna happen.
Maybe with some serious QC issues since Vasilly got drunk as shit though.
>>52171624
I'm personally finding it hard to resist something like this one maybe with that newer black bezel. Anyone here got pics of their 420 cased watches on wrist?
>>52171978
Not really. Oddly no wristpics of the Amphibia at all.
Plus the dial and bezel in your pic are completely off.
>>52172004
That's the alternative bezel I meant. I think you can just swap it on with no issue? What you mean by "off" I just grabbed something vaguely correct off google images.
>>52172021
Yeah you can just pop them off easily, though be careful as to not to scratch the case.
Regarding the image, it's a 420 case with an unusual bezel, Komandirskie hands and an unmarked dial (no made in Russia script).
>>52171978
I'll post another from a different angle that makes it look less huge too.
I just watched The Watchmaker's Apprentice and it was fascinating. Highly recommended.
>>52171978
>>52172099
Mechanical, Spring Drive or high-accuracy Quartz?
>>52172121
That's a nasty scratch(?)
What should I do with this?
>>52171978
I kinda wanted a 420 but the more time passes the more I appreciate the weirder cases.
If I'm going to get a russian meme might as well go full dank.
>>52166881
ADRIQOS / Andy Hunter is probably my favorite. He isn't pretentious, nor is he too "nerdy", puts just about enough humor in his videos without going all parody. He seems to genuinely like watches Just seems like a pretty pleasant guy.
>>52171978
sure bruh
>>52172297
090 case for comparison I guess, its the same wrist after all
aaand what I've been wearing since yesterday
>>52172323
Still no cum in the photo/10
I'm looking for a watch, I have about 1500€ (maybe I can drop 100 more, I'd rather not tho) and I'd like to buy brand new, I'm hesitating between :
-the Nomos Club :in-house movement,will probably have the best resell value, but maybe a bit bland
-the Junghans meister handwound :good-looking and thin, but movement not in-house
-the Sinn 856 : love the look, but no exhibition caseback, it's something I could live without but I'd like one
Which one would you pick, and do you have any other recommendation ?
>>52172689
Either the Nomos or the Sinn, and of those two i would go for the Nomos.
>>52172689
I'd definitely go for the Nomos. It is in a different league from the others you mentioned.
>>52163487
>>52163506
>>52163573
I've just ordered the watch, it hasn't been dispatched yet but I've received the email that the purchase has been taken into notice and its preparing to be dispatched.
>>52166552
I've yet to receive the watch but i do believe it'll make a good dress watch since it keeps things simple and nice, especially if it does have good leather straps. If your looking for dress watches apart from the Khaki check out the some of the Seiko SARB's and a few Orients like the Orient Ray or Orient Bambino; they're both good dress watches for around the same price range as the Khaki.
>>52173541
>Hamilton Khaki
>remotely dressy
>>52172689
Voting against these other guys
Nomos is nice but the movement they make in house is a moderately improve and better finished German Peseux 7001 which really is a mediocre movement. For the price may as well get sinn ETA is fine and the 2892 is a great movement
More importantly you're getting much superior technology with the AR dehumidification, tegiment case etc. As an 856 owner I can say I love this watch and it isn't a meme like Nomos is these days
Sinn is definitely overhyped amongst WIS but not as much as Nomos which due to its Apple esque marketing campaigns and general cliché is overpriced by a lot.
Hate to say it But if I wanted an all German made watch these days I'd buy a vintage East German watch as those ate the only ones since WWII 100% made on German territory with original German engineering
>>52173622
Nobody actually gives a fuck about this In North America though. I've had several jobs and seen CEOs of large companies and general officers from several countries give lectures or go to black tie events with Timex digital watches.
I actually like wearing dressy ones for fun but it's not a societal thing anymore, at least not in the States and Canada.
>>52173665
Whether or not anyone cares if your watch is dressy or not doesn't change how dressy it actually is.
>>52173713
Sure, and for his purposes it'll be dressy enough I'm certain. Especially in a society where some gaudy ass rose gold plated Michael Kors dogshit is considered dressy, especially amongst grills and young people
>>52173622
>>52173713
I think it'll be possible as a dress watch, its a nice watch, sure it's a pilot watch but that doesn't make it look bad when your wearing it with a suit and it has a black dial with leather straps. If i were to see it at a wedding or a party I would pass it as a dress watch, looks nice enough so why not.
>mfw glorious feel of knowing the time while showering without having a huge ugly wall clock in your bathroom
Oh, /g/, baby, i did good today...
Fully working chronograph, made by Heuer and sold under Zales' house brand in the late 60s/early 70s...
Guess how much I paid?
>>52173936
What a peculiar face you have anon
>>52173989
Too much?
>>52174056
def not
>>52173907
>>52173665
Well really, you can fucking use anything as long as we don't invent the most ridiculous possible scenario where it might look dumb. (A priest probably shouldn't wear a huge lego-like colorful g-shock when working in funerals and so on)
It being acceptable with a suit doesn't exactly make it a dressy watch though.
I'm looking for a watch for my gf with the following specifications:
24-32mm
Full day (i.e.Wednesday instead of WED), JDM seiko / casio / citizen with kanji is ok too.
New or LNIB
Quartz preferred
No more than $120
Anyone that happens to know of this?
Looked on creation watches and only found a Seiko 5 that looked acceptable, overpriced quartz with sapphire, both day-less and a SARY for several times the budget.
>>52173989
>>52174056
I got it at an estate sale for $15 USD.
