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>>51793124
first for autism
>>51793124
Panerai Luminor Marina
Watch for dickheads
I need a beater because I work in contruction.
This is the sexiest beater I could find for under 200 euro's. Prove me wrong with some sexy af beaters
>>51793124
So tell me /wt/ what would be the ThinkPad of watches?
>>51793239
I like how you picked a g-shock that looks like it came from a cracker jack box
>>51792840
>>51792829
AH, FUCK, I'M TRULY A BLIND IDIOT. I should remove myself from the gene pool.
But first I'm gonna buy me a watch. As I've already fallen for the ThinkPad meme, I can just as well fall for the Seiko 5 meme too, can't I?
>>51793245
Seiko SARB
>>51793226
It might be a parnis
>>51793278
I see how you might think that, but I personally think that most gshocks look overcrowded and down right gimmicky. But instead of just insulting my poor taste please post some you find pleasing to the eye as i know you have an aquired taste
>>51793288
too expensive
more like SNK809
>>51793239
Victorinox Dive Master (or any dive watch will be fairly tankish)
First for quality replicas
>>51793124
op pic is obviously a panerai
also hello newfriend
>>51793245
>solar rechargeable battery
>atomic clock radio synch
>shock and 200m water resistant
>chronometer, timer, alarm
>perpetual calendar
>29 time zones (48 cities)
>led light
>>51793355
Cool stuff but way over my budget for a beater
>>51793406
>led light
Such value.
Also, ugly af
>>51793365
also fuck ladies watches
>>51793365
>tattoos
>nato straps
>dogshit watches
it's like reddit
>>51793448
please explain why Mido and SKX013 are dogshit watches
>>51793239
If you work in construction you're probably a big guy with big wrists (inb4 bitchwrist skellies shrieking MUH GENETICS), unless of course you're some pencil pusher dweeb like an architect. A fully digital G-Shock is your best bet for those conditions since it has no moving parts, but if you are big-wristed and want some bling consider a Vostok Amphibia with the 090 case. But don't get it if you work with high-vibration tools like hammer drills and demo hammers, the shock will kill a mechanical watch pretty fast.
>>51793431
>Such value.
I would say it's way much useful than the lume most mechanical watches have that slop glowing in the dark after two minutes.
>Also, ugly af
He asked about the thinkpad of watches. Funcion over form.
>>51793527
You're not wrong anon; but compared to a chunky g-shock, it's less appealing aesthetically. I regularly use a G-Shock when I have to visit the site; you can smash concrete with it.
I don't get the $500+ g-shocks tho. Why do they exist...
Just replaced the stock metal band with some nice leather, feeling comfy
>>51793527
>uncion over form.
Thinkpads are the only laptops that actually look good though
>mfw I'm waiting for my watch in the mail
>>51793285
People will give you shit but all told they are gud.
>>51793431
find me a good looking watch with all those features
>>51794069
I was thinking about the SNK393 to be more specific.
>>51793830
This looks like some brightz but doesn't have AUTOMATIC, what is it?
>>51794526
Doesn't look like brightz quality.
>yfw snapchat meme guy fell off a jeep during a safari, was mauled and eaten by beasts with no remains to be found
>yfw he will never post on watch threads ever again
16 days and still accurate. What a watch, 10/10.
>>51794194
Pretty handsome case and bracelet. Would be a good choice.
>>51794911
And nothing of value was lost.
How does someone living in the US cop a Strela?
Ebay?
>>51795192
/f29/
>>51795211
Anyway to avoid dealing with autists on WUS?
WAYWT senpai?
>>51794604
I am disappoint, no beater watches? I asked nicely senpai
Could you recommend a heavy duty (as in something that can witstand working in building sites/dust/random shit) watch that looks nice and is affordable?
>>51795462
Seiko SKX007 as long as you're not using vibrating power tools and stuff like that a whole lot. If you are then get a G-Shock but good luck finding one that isn't ass ugly.
>>51795462
G shock
>>51795512
I only use measurements tool but I still hit something here and there, and that looks nice indeed thanks.
>>51795541
Also if you want a metal bracelet then be aware that the one the watch comes with is shit. Throw it away and buy a Super Oyster bracelet instead, it'll add like another $60 but it's completely worth it.
>>51795454
Just get whatever you want. I'm sure there's mountains of dogshit others here are willing to recommend for you in these threads.
>>51795367
>Doesn't want to deal with watch autists
>posts on /wt/
You are posting in a watch discussion on Singaporean shadow-puppet fridge-magnet letter board and you are worried about autists there?!
>>51795428
>>51795657
Canada at its finest!
>tfw no gf able to wear up a skymoon
daily beater
>>51795428
My work watch.
>>51794911
no i'm p sure he's just at work right now
-friend
Wait so what watch was it that got stolen from that NY watch seller?
It had a double tourbillion I think
>>51795758
Some Greubel Forsey thing. The rich man's Diesel.
>>51795837
I wouldn't compare Greubel Forsey to diesel.
>>51795886
it's basically a mechanical diesel senpai
>>51795907
really nigga
>>51795945
tbqh yes
>>51795657
>>51795720
70 cent dollar or lower next year. Better buy what you want soon.
>>51795758
>>51795837
and nothing of valjoux was lost
>>51795886
Why? Because muh useless tourbillons? muh outrageous pricetag haute horlogerie? It's a big ugly eyecatching piece of shit made for ONLY THE BRAVE.
>>51796022
are they really big like those 60mm abominations? doesn't look like so.
you might aswell call the Patek Grandmaster Chime a haute horlogerie Diesel watch if that's the way you wanna go.
>>51795907
>>51796022
Diesel is a big dogshit fashion brand marketing to faggots who want to be 'hard' or tough, but at the same time want to spend a lot of cash on their wardrobe. If you but enough pairs of 200 dollar jeans one of the sales associates may comp you one of their dogshit 60mm watches that was made big specifically to be big.
Greubel Forsey is an obscene luxury brand marketing based off of exclusivity and implementing some of the most accurate mechanical movements in watches ever made to date. They do crazy things like making sapphire crystals with domed bubbled in them that probably costs thousands and thousands of dollars to make, then they turn around and charge tens of thousands for.
While both have their downsides or questionable marks, Gruebel Forsey actually is a watch manufacturer, and is making watches of some unique merit in terms of mechanical complication and or accuracy. And while their business model and price largely means it's relegated to be toys of the rich, often probably people who have zero appreciation for any of the good qualities the watch actually has, the fact is that at least it vaguely does have some good qualities. Deisel on the other hand is trash for trash and is not worth a damn to start with.
>>51793361
fuck off
>>51795754
>being a friend of a fucking attention whore loser faggot
>>51796315
if you're getting an entire impression of another person off of shitposts they make, you're probably the loser faggot trying to inflate your own self ego by "looking down" on someone from behind your computer.
you must be great at parties
>>51796088
>>51796088
Tips ffedora
>>51795578
I loved the stock Seiko jubilee. It's light and flexible and sweat and water run right through it. It's fantastic in the summer.
Give the stock jubilee a couple of weeks before you chuck it, and even then don't throw it away, just stick it in the back of your watch box. You never know when you might have a change of heart.
>>51796399
Thank you, my fine gentleman.
>>51795997
Fuck, I know. All I'm really looking to land in the near future is a blue/blue/blasted memexplorer II, after that I'll be done buying watches for a while.
>>51796399
Don't complain about horological arguments in a goddamn watch thread you mongoloid. If all you are interested in is all appearance then >>>/fa/
>>51796499
I'll trade you mine for some poutine, a Tim Hortons coffee, and a bag of milk, eh?
What's the dressiest / most haute you'd NATO?
>>51796561
>>51796691
I mostly just do it for laffs. I hate that on leather it's too dressy for most situations but on a nato it just looks like a cheap Denzel Washington or something.
>>51796088
>>51794911
Did you miss me?
I just didn't have anything new to add to the threads.
>>51795754
I was also working.
>>51796790
>>51796836
>>51796790
I did, how r u bud
>>51796830
>>51796842
Not doing too badly.
Working + finals + moving + finding out something about a friend of mine.
Yourself?
>>51796844
It's time to go to bed freund
>>51796841
Thanks for posting m8
So, RGM Watch company (who also do repairs) say that in some cases, it really was better in the olden days:
http://www.rgmwatches.com/rgmblog/2015/5/5/does-price-determine-quality
mainly from a perspective of repairability and ability to shrug off lack of maintenance and fouling.
> Some very complicated watches made today have the same problems and 10 or 20 years up the road will just be expensive paper weights.
>>51796863
Going to travel to São Paulo tomorrow, David Gilmour show on the 12th
btw this is not my doggo
>>51796900
Doggo has been stolen, terrorists win!
Haven't seen Gilmour, but Roger Waters was pretty awesome in concert.
I should take more wrist shots, but I'm only really ever at work. Maybe I'll go to the beach after I move.
>>51796873
Still stateside mein bruder.
>>51796986
Yeah i saw Waters too back in 2012, it was really fucking awesome.
>>51797017
O-oh.
When did you go?
What state?
>>51797041
Wisconsin. I live here.
Going back im Januar fur drei monat.
>>51797088
shit, I forgot the bagel
>>51797088
I'm very confused, I've thought you're (in) German(y) for several months by now
>>51796499
>blue/blue/blasted memexplorer II
Might as well send justin an email asking if there'll be another run of explorer IIs (and if you can preorder one). The november run sold out incredibly fast.
This is available again, should I?
>>51797147
Not PVD
>>51797114
Nah, I work for a company in Wisconsin based out of Baden-Württemberg.
So as a result, I spend 50% of my time there. 3 months there, 3 months here.
>>51797170
Well then.
Have a nice evening.
t. last yuro posting in thread at best pam ref o'clock
>>51797217
Gute nacht!
Alright /g/
Blue or black Mako?
Not sure about the cheap amazon watch, but I got the Swiss Movado Zenith as a gift. It seems tho that I use my watches more for style than function.
>>51797236
P E P S I
E
P
S
I
otherwise blue for the same sunburst dial as the pepsi
>>51797258
>It seems tho that I use my watches more for style than function.
it shows
>>51797262
I guess I should have specified that I'm getting a ray or mako USA, not the original mako. So Pepsi is out unless there is a ray I don't know about.
Sunburst Blue is a hell of a drug though
>>51797147
Damn both the 35 and 37 already sold out
>>51797279
But seriously is there any valid reason to do the tasks on a watch that a phone can do equally/better?
>>51797374
having a hobby
>>51797368
where are they at? the seiko site?
>>51797389
Fair enough my mech collection is parallel to some of /g/'s watch collector's.
>>51794996
King Penis is #1. I just wish my Type II was at least half as accurate.
>>51796900
>São Paulo
Enjoy that Seiko while you can. It's going to be stolen.
>>51796896
What mid-to-high range movements are there that are highly serviceable and can take abuse? To me it really only seems like the ETA 2824 and derivatives, the Valjoux 7750, the Rolex 3135 and the Seiko 6R15. Everything else is just pointless.
>>51797458
Seiyajapan
>>51798003
There's also the Lemania 5100 (if you can find it), Eta/Peseux 7001, ETA 2801, ETA 2892, and a few others I can't remember at the moment.
How serviceable are the 6R15s? I know they are tough, but I'm not sure about parts availability.
>>51798302
Seiko is known for being pretty questionable with parts but I assume the 6R is going to be in production for a long time now that they've made this whole family of similar movements. I wonder how many parts are interchangeable with 7S parts too, since they're so closely related. I wonder if 7S parts could be adapted to fit if necessary a long time from now when all of these Seiko movements are long out of production, since that movement is so much more common.
>>51795723
>kill me now
>>51796691
aquanaut you bastard I want that shit! I wouldn't do a pink nato tho cuz I'm not gay
>>51797368
They've been sold out for a month. I managed to get one, though.
>>51797161
They're both PVD, mate.
alright guys I've royally fucked up.
I'm a complete idiot, I know.
I got my first watch as a present from my uncle tonight. It was a cheap Aliexpress Rodina automatic watch.
I wound the thing up and it was working fine, but the time was incorrect, so I tried to set the time while the seconds hand was still moving. I don't know if I provided too much resistance or what, but after I set it, the seconds hand no longer moves.
I can see the mainspring is still coiling from the automatic movement, but it isn't winding the watch anymore- that is, no gears are moving at all.
1) Is this something I can fix myself without replacing parts?
2) How much would it cost if I needed to replace parts?
Once again, I know, I'm a retard.
>>51799749
>I can see the mainspring is still coiling from the automatic movement, but it isn't winding the watch anymore- that is, no gears are moving at all.
I don't understand exactly what you're saying and I don't think you know enough to explain it
>>51799852
Okay let me put it this way
If you were to physically block the seconds hand from turning while the watch is running, what is the most likely part to break? Because chances are I broke that
>>51799875
Are you sure the watch is actually running sans second hand?
>>51799987
No, that's the problem- I know for sure it isn't running at all. Sorry if I didn't make that clear
>>51800119
Okay. If you pull the crown out and reset it that doesn't help, and if you pull the crown out can you easily adjust the time? If you are looking at the crown from the side with the dial up you'll be turning the crown clockwise to adjust time.
>>51799749
>I tried to set the time while the seconds hand was still moving.
How the hell else would you set the time? Sounds more like the movement was fucked to begin with, that's pretty common with Seagull and their horrible chink QC.
>>51800189
Yes, I can easily adjust the time if I do that.
>>51800189
I should also note that if I try and wind the crown normally, I feel immediate resistance from the main spring before even completing half a turn.
>>51800268
So if you look at the back and twist the watch you'll see the balance wheel freely oscillate but then quickly slow down, right?
>>51800301
The balance wheel is not freely oscillating at all.
>>51800423
and are you able to tell why? For instance is it caught on something, or is the pallet jewel in the pallet fork and the geartrain is just locked?
>>51800444
I do not have the tools available right now to open the back yet so I can't say for sure. From the looks of it though, it seems like the entire pallet jewel/fork/geartrain are locked.
>>51800444
ok well I don't know if you're a magic man or what, but the watch is running perfectly now.... I haven't done shit to it.
>>51800682
could be something like a loose piece of bouncing around in the case, occasionally acting as a wrench in the works.
Yo guys
I like the komandierskies and i wanted a Metal bracelet watch ever since my fake yachtmaster Fell off my wrist. Now i heard The komandirskies Bands are shit, is there a good replacement
>>51800866
Buy an amphibian instead of Komandirskie
They sell their own solid bracelets on their sites for 20 or so euros
Mesh bracelets look pretty dank on Vostoks
Alternatively, Oyster or Engineer, but those will cost ~60
>>51793600
Sometimes you need a watch that can crush diamonds on the ocean floor
So since the SKX007 is en route, what straps should i gather for it?
I got one of these super comfy sectime natos and a solid link jubilee bracelet. Any other ideas?
>>51802052
You boil the rubber strap, one or two natos with that is more than enough. I'd stick with something + black generally.
>>51802118
I kinda dislike rubber straps, and the Z22 is not exception.
But yeah, i got a nice amount of nato's lying around for it. Was mostly thinking of some kind of nice leather strap for it.
>>51797925
>Enjoy that Seiko while you can. It's going to be stolen.
That photo was taken in São Paulo desu senpai
People here don't know shit about watches i doubt anyone would bother stealing mines with the cheapass looking NATO straps when fashion watches over 55mm are much more appealing to pretty much everyone here.
Also i'm not taking the Seiko, i'm travelling just with the Mako for this time.
>>51800682
It's the furfag powers, amazing right?
>>51795837
i mean it looks pretty good
but it doesnt even have a flying second
>>51795639
You misuse the word autistic way too much. This is the same bs that those retards on 9fag do when they confuse real OCD with a sense for order.
Same with watches. No you are not autistic to apreciate certain design aspects or tech stuff in watches.
>lrn2turboautism
And stop posting pics of some half gipsy faggot.
>>51802567
Did that post trigger your autism
>>51802567
like the flying second?
>>51802567
stfu ur fucking autist
>tfw when watch is in the mail
What kinda NATO would go with this?
I have a black + gray bond NATO on my amphibia
>>51802638
a fading pink one
>>51802638
Solid black, khaki, beige or brown?
>>51802661
How about this?
http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/premium-nato-straps/products/gold-nato-strap-brown-beige-green-and-red-18-mm-20-mm-22-mm?variant=787155925
>>51802660
Why
>>51793124
Awwe yeah this one is in the mail. My first watch in 4 years.
>>51802638
khaki or tan with PVD hardware
>>51802702
Why the fuck not. Looks good.
>>51802638
brown canvas nato with blue stitching.
There is a guy on eBay selling them right now, super comfy straps.
>>51802567
>doesn't understand humor
>black and white thinking
>takes everything literally
Autism: The Post.
What about a Bond Nato with PVD?
>http://www.cheapestnatostraps.com/collections/premium-nato-straps/products/pvd-nato-strap-black-red-and-green-james-bond-18-20-22-mm?variant=241848763
Does Seiko still make any (good looking) autochronos?
>>51803080
No.
I miss bullheads so much
>>51803089
Why did they give up on them though? Is it because they're niche compared to quartz chronos and didn't think it was worth the effort to try and compete against all the V7750 the swiss dump on the market?
NATOs: great but can easily look like shit on e.g. a rolex submariner 16610 or subC (or anything that copies those cases).
Your watch should be quite thin and sit close to the wrist to look good on a NATO
>>51803238
I disagree, NATOs look great on thicker cases too, like the Vostok ones
>>51803125
The bullhead is a retro design, but I really don't know why it ever went away.
There's not anything much to it.
Rotate the movement 90 degrees, new day/date wheels and reset the 0 for the dials.
just ordered this set for muh Seiko 5S to have a few moods.
am I meming yet?
>>51803432
Too much
Where'd you order it?
Cheapestnatostraps is p much a scam unless you get the premium ones.
Literally chink $1.5 natos with huge markup otherwise.
Get 10 chink natos for like $12 off ali with hand picked colours / patterns instead.
>>51803468
Whats the difference between the regular NATOs and the premium ones that they have anyway?
>>51803494
Not sure since I've only had chink and their regular ones.
Someone else on here said the premium ones are nice and comparable to Crown & Buckle.
I guess Maratac is still king of natos but I'm not paying that much unless I have a proper watch for it to go on.
>>51803468
cheap chink straps for a cheap jap watch.
I guess I overpaid from cheapestnatostraps then
I'm not too worried about it. but I would like to know where to get "good" Nato's at, I've heard good things about Wristcandyclub but they don't have the widest selection and they seem fairly steep.
>>51803540
>>51803781
dunk it in coffee
>>51803125
Mostly because of the major design flaw in the 6138 and 6139.
>>51803432
I have so many god damn straps for mine and i still couldn't decide which one to wear.
So I just utterly destroyed my watch.
Kept it for a dive in a strong current area, got taken away, landed on a stone wall, watch fucking exploded. If you still believe the meme that "diving watches" are fit for diving, well no they're not, because the rest of my gear was completely unaffected.
What are good and affordable mechanical watches with day/date that don't look like complete shit?
>>51799669
Seiyajapan emailed me last night saying they were in stock again but they sold out in about 15 minutes
>>51803942
Get any DD homage in stainless and then put it on a decent leather strap.
Or just get just about any Seiko 5 that's considerably higher quality for about the same as the inflated bagel prices.
>>51803832
>>51803942
I don't think that most dive watches are designed to be smashed into rocky walls. Even if the watch itself doesn't impact.
Especially say an SKX007 or that level of diver, you might expect a Squale to hold up better or other higher end models from various brands.
Orient and Seiko make plenty of affordable watches and they have styles for pretty much anyone.
>>51797017
>bagelsport
>on a croissant
>>51804157
When will penisquartz on penises become the new meme?
>>51804086
>that eaten numeral at 3 o'clock
>>51804205
blue board tho. you'd have to use a dildo
>>51804219
Dildos aren't considered blue either afaik.
Citizen BM1290-54F
Are they worth to buy? 285$
>>51803942
>I smashed it against a rock and it broke
Bravo, anon. Thanks for exposing the mountain jew conspiracy for what it truly is.
>>51804205
You first
>>51804238
nah they're blue. At least dragons are. I've seen too many on /k/ to think otherwise
>>51804245
That looks like a $50 Macy's watch. $285 should be enough to get you something much better than that, maybe look into all the different Seiko 6R15 watches or something similar.
>>51804245
is that spidercracking built into the crystal?
what a feature!
>>51804286
I think that's coarsely brushed semi-sunburst, cool it with the vintage rolex memes.
>>51804277
Is it made of titan and has sapphire glass?
>>51804339
it looks like it's coarsely ground into the glass the way it seems to cover the indexes as well as the watch face
Bulova 98B245
Good/bad/thoughts?
>>51804346
Yeah it has sapphire. Titanium is pretty much strictly inferior for watches, in my opinion. You'll probably scratch up your watch a lot in normal use, but you probably won't subject it to really strong impacts. So then why trade stainless for titanium which is stronger but less hard? The only real advantage is that titanium is lighter but that seems pretty silly on an object that weighs maybe a few hundred grams.
>>51804102
>>51804246
Smashing your watch against a rock is part of things that can happen during a dive. Which is why I was hinting at the fact that "divers" aren't meant to be taken for a dive contrary to what plenty retards around here like to claim.
They're nothing more than dress watches meant to be worn in cocktail parties, and that appeal to people that won't ever dive in their life.
Still, I hate everything Seiko and Orient makes right now, I'll have to look elsewhere. Why are modern designs so shit?
>>51804415
What watch did you break?
If you want tough, try the Sinn U1.
>>51803942
>>51804415
At least mention what was the watch you fucking dummy. Somehow I doubt it was a Frogman or an Amphibia.
>inb4 you were diving with desk diver mineral glass DOGSHIT
>inb4 it never even happened
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd2c3x8VKsE
>>51804415
So what the hell are divers supposed to use, then? I bet you any impact that would smash a decent watch would also smash a much bulkier diving computer.
>>51804472
>implying a sapphire crystal would've held up better to getting smashed
That's not how hardness works
I posted in the last thread, and finally figured out the make/model of this watch.
http://www.finestraweb.net/produzione_bpemr.html
>>51804484
Acrylic you dumb fuck, notice I mentioned the Amphibia. I ask again WHAT FUCKING DOGSHIT WATCH WERE YOU DIVING WITH???
Although I'm almost certain you're just another shitty baiter ruseman.
>>51804415
because they just are. I would agree that most dive watches are not fit for real diving. Particularly the entry level ones and perhaps ones from luxury brands.
I don't want a dive watch to dive, I want it to look nice and be able to swim or whatever.
why don't you look at vintage watches for looks?
>>51804528
>>51804484
Oops, you're a different anon, sry, my brain is tired.
>>51804401
Why can Citizen just not figure out watch design language? It's like listening to some e try and speak English who learned it phonetically and doesn't understand how to pronounce it or what any of it means.
>>51804648
They should just re-use some older designs.
>>51804648
I think Citizen is still desperately in need of someone to come in and trash all their awful designs and come up with something good like that Seiko guy in the 60s/70s who realized their designs were fucking awful and came up with the Grammar of Design style instead. Seiko before that was perfectly capable of making good watches but they were all generic and uninspired and ugly. Citizen today makes perfectly good watches too but most of their designs are Macy's garbage and even the ones that come close to being ok always without exception have some retarded shit thrown in that ruins everything.
>>51804465
>>51804472
A rather classic Seiko "diver" with domed sapphire I've had for some time. Can't remember the exact reference, and I left it on the boat.
>>51804484
>So what the hell are divers supposed to use, then? I bet you any impact that would smash a decent watch would also smash a much bulkier diving computer.
I had a Suunto Zoop next to it, which actually took the hit full force. I think I added another slight scratch to the protective plastic glass, but it didn't seem to care much, and it has surely seen much, much worse. Neither did the tank, strap, manometer, nor half the shit I wore on me.
Diving gear is meant to be tough as fuck, and that impact with a rock wall is pretty much what you should subject all your gear to before diving with it. Because your life depends on it. Dive watches are laughable on that aspect.
>>51804529
>why don't you look at vintage watches for looks?
Well that's what I'm doing, my old one was fine, wish I could get another. Still I'm eyeing some nice Citizen stuff, albeit it's all quartz ecodrive.
>>51805032
The only diver Seiko makes with sapphire is a Grand Seiko for this exact reason, so it was either an aftermarket crystal or you're full of shit.
>>51805032
Smashing an old dive watch is no indication of the capabilities of a modern one.
>>51802704
>in the mail
>not pic of your actual watch
post it fgt
>>51805091
>The only diver Seiko makes with sapphire is a Grand Seiko
You should use Google someday anon, you might learn there are things beyond what you think you know, because Seiko does make divers with sapphire, I've seen more than a couple while looking for another watch, and mine isn't exactly a current model because I'm not seeing it anywhere now.
>>51805140
I'm pretty sure the capabilities of steel and sapphire haven't changed. I often dive with a shitty Casio though, and while badly scratched (albeit scratches are invisible underwater), it survived the rock smashing test so far.
Most diving computers have a two layer screen protector, with the exposed one recommended to replace as soon as it shows weaknesses. This seems to be what's needed for diving gear, and I know even my diving Casio will die some day.
>>51805315
>I'm pretty sure the capabilities of steel and sapphire haven't changed.
Funnily enough, yes they have. Forging versus casting, milling, purity and composition of the steels themselves have changed. What was once prohibitively expensive is now commonplace. The same applies to the crystals.
A good example is with casting. If you look at older or cheap castings, you'll see a lot of internal voids. A modern forged case will be much stronger.
>>51804363
it's the dial dummy
>learning watchmaking
>tfw watchmaker anon is gone, so can't ask for advice
>tfw not sure if I'll get a training as good as watchmaker anons
H-hope I'll learn enough to give advice soon, until then w-wish me ganbatte, /wt/.
>>51805826
Good luck champ.
>>51805826
Are you the spaniard?
Good luck
(and service my bagel DD pls)
>>51805826
Do it to honor his memory. Too bad I didn't inherit his cool Oysterdate when he died.
Oh boy what could be in this Xbox fucking hueg box?
>>51805861
>Are you the spaniard?
No.
>service my bagel DD pls
I already got enough of my own dogshit on my backlog
>>51805974
Vostok submarine clock.
>>51805974
Oh. Thx amazon
>>51805996
>Hadley Roma
Ya did good anon.
could someone post the price/feature info-graphic
it would be appreciated <3
>>51805996
And I had an OCD tantrum when I got sent a single winding stem extension in an envelope.
Hey what time of year do watch companies usually announce new stuff, and when does new stuff typically hit the market?
I'm specifically interested in Omega.
>>51806426
I think the annual Baselworld, whenever that is.
>>51805826
>H-hope I'll learn enough to give advice soon, until then w-wish me ganbatte, /wt/.
W-what? I've been in hospital for a while, something happened to watchmakeranon? But I'm sure you'll try your best to become a good watchmaker, keep up on it anon!
also, >tfw waiting on my watch to come by mail
>>51806302
>>51806426
Annually with some things at SIHH in january and Baselworld (main event) in march.
Since Omega is one of the brands that nearly purely cares about people buying shit, they push out something for both of these, every year.
>>51806426
That version of the Speedy 57 is terrible, and only because of the /fa/-tier black on black hands. Pic related, the default version looks so much better, with the only real difference being the color of the hands.
Are shinola watches any good? I really like them and am considering getting one
>>51806496
is there a difference in the steinhart ocean1 and the vintage one besides color?
>>51806448
>>51806504
>live in basel
>too much of a poorfag to even approach baselworld
ayy
>>51806641
>100% chink made and assembled
>"Made in Niggervile, USA"
Righto.
>>51806626
Yeah, the black-on-black looks good but is garbage for actual use.
>>51806448
>>51806504
Thanks.
I feel weird looking at Omegas in a way because I'm not their intended customer: I'm actually interested in the antimagnetic properties of their watches, not just as a marketing gimmick.
>>51806641
It's just chinkshit put together in one of the shittiest cities in the country, avoid.
>>51806643
Looks like the case is more like vintage a Rolex, for example no crown guards.
>>51806643
Not to my understanding
>>51806643
>regular not domed
eh fuck it then maybe an orbis
>>51806674
>antimagnetic properties
Hey, same here. I look at the Aqua Terra because it's the cheapest one that has the 85xx movement, along with not being too thick.
>>51806641
as far as fashion accessories go they're alright i guess, although not cheap.
they're also not as american as they want to appear, if that matters to you.
as far as watches go, they're a rip off. they have absolutely no interest to the watch enthusiast.
that being said, if you really like the design and can afford it, go for it. if you care about what's inside your watch and how it's made, don't.
>>51806674
>>51806720
Look at Rolex Milgauss, used and new.
>>51806674
What about the super sexy GS antimagetics?
>>51806759
I have been. Used Milgauss is still way over a new Aqua Terra. The Aqua Terra is on sale for $4k right now.
Also to note: the Milgauss is no longer the only antimagnetic Rolex. Any of the Rolex watches with a movement with their Parachrom blue balance spring will also be antimagnetic. Rolex just doesn't shout about it like Omega. Unfortunately all of these watches are more expensive than the Aqua Terra.
>>51806757
>they're also not as american as they want to appear, if that matters to you.
Yuropoor here, when someone mentions American style watches I think of trench watch numerals, cathedral hands, Accutrons, Elgin, 'Nam field watches and Timex.
>>51806340
Did they at least write "do not bend" on the package?
>>51806809
Costs more than the Aqua Terra (unless I can find it on sale) for significantly less antimagnetism. I'll look for used/on-sale versions though, thanks.
>>51806831
No, but sometimes I get half a cubic meter of foam with ten springbars hidden in the middle as a surprise.
>>51806842
Would you really need the amount of anti-magnetism the AT has? Even the milgauss is 'only' resistant to 1000 gauss (hence it's name). Those GS's are about the same as the milgauss.
>>51793124
Where is the previous thread OP you dumb fuck
>>51806917
The newer Milgauss (and other Rolex watches with the new Parachrom Blue springs) are most certainly resistant to much higher than 1000 Gauss, I haven't been able to find any specification.
I have researched this a bit, it takes a good amount of piecing together to come up with an overall picture. From what I have seen, there are two tiers of antimagnetic watch:
Those with much higher than 1k Gauss:
Antimagnetic Omegas with the 8400, 8500, 8508 calibers.
Any Rolex with with the new Parachrom Blue springs.
The legendary IWCs from the 70's.
Then, the still okay but less antimagnetic watches:
Old Milgauss
Old Omega Railmaster
Some Grand Seikos
Some IWC
Some Sinn, Damasko, etc.
I haven't measured the fringe fields of all of the magnets I work with, but I'd feel much more confident with more than 0.1 Tesla field protection.
>>51805996
I have gotten single mechanical pencils with no packaging in boxes that big.
One alternative for antimagnetic watches are Damaskos. The Damasko watches have 80,000 A/M resistance, nickel-free exceptionally hard cases, and sapphire crystals. You have to pay a bit more for the in-house movements, but if you don't mind the ETA 2836-2 you can save some cash.
>>51806917
1000 gauss is less than even a little neodymium magnet, 15,000 gauss is at least at the low end of an MRI machine. Still, no watch is enough to get near a full-strength MRI machine and nowhere close to what scientific equipment puts out. Not that you would ever be allowed to bring something metal anywhere near any strong magnetic device no matter how much you assure everyone that your very expensive watch is nonmagnetic. I think the utility of this whole antimagnetic thing is kind of questionable.
>>51807126
I remember reading they were made for folks working in radio heavy environments, rather than MRIs.
Maybe an all plastic swatch is the way to go for those.
