/wt/ watch thread:
This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that is required to make a fine watch.
Required viewing for newbies:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Previous thread
>>51968294
>>51989395
I think they make some pretty nice looking watches, and I hear the customer support is outstanding.
>/wt/ watch thread:
>abloo bloo bloo muh horology muh microengineering *tips*
Glad you brought back the ridiculous OP text, 9gag. I hope you know that microengineering is a made up word and micromachines are so small that they're measured in microns, a watch is not a micromachine at all. And yes I know that Grand Seiko is using MEMS machining now, that still doesn't make it a micromachine.
Pic related is actual MEMS, if you were curious.
>>51989578
At least every tuning fork movement is, with gear teeth 10 micrometers high.
>>51989670
That's impressive as hell especially considering they did that in the 60s somehow, but unless you show me an entire watch movement less than 1mm across it's not technically a micromachine. Actually that would be a pretty neat challenge, to make a watch so small you need a microscope to tell the time. It would finally be a watch all you bitchwrists could wear without overhanging lugs.
>>51989367
I see people showing off their watches all the time (most of them are trash, I am sorry to admit), but do any of you actually have a nice box for storing/showcasing your collection? Any recommendations?
>>51989578
why is it not moving?
>>51989854
Most of us have the $16 one from amazon. And if your watches are so fucking good maybe you should have posted one instead of a completely irrelevant image.
>>51989795
Speaking of which: http://www.jamesedition.com/stories/watches/worlds-smallest-mechanical-watch-movement-is-the-jaeger-lecoultre-calibre-101-209
>>51989854
Get the one everyone else has from amazon. It's like $15 or something. Also talk shit post watches, nerd.
>>51989944
Yeah I was just looking at that too, this one is pretty impressive as well. http://timetapestry.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-smallest-teeniest-tiniest-automatic.html
>>51989944
>spends hundreds, if not thousands, on watches
>buys a flimsy cardboard box to store them in
You best be trolling, kid.
>>51989969
It's made of wood, very solid actually. Who gives a fuck though? In the end it's only a place to rest your watches while you aren't wearing them.
>>51989969
It looks and works perfectly fine, it's not cardboard. How much money do you think you're supposed to pay for a fucking wooden box? I've thought about keeping all the pillows but remaking the box myself out of some nice fancy wood, but I would never pay out the ass for a nice watch box.
>>51989578
>I hope you know that
I know that you're a whiny bitch.
>>51990012
>very solid actually
You mean flimsy as fuck? I am running out of green peppers...
How can I tune this shit without paying hundreds ancient watch, loses time like no tomorrow. Not watch savant here just inherited.
>>51990241
>every anon is the same person
I never said it was sturdy, I said it was fine. Go buy the most expensive wooden fucking box you can find then if you really want a precision microengineered case to display your very exquisite collection that you refuse to share with us plebeians.
>>51990123
>9gag defending his sacred honor and trying to collect those precious (you)s instead of contributing anything interesting
Goddamn these threads get shittier by the day.
It's not perfect but I like it.
>>51990432
>>51990432
It's not terrible, but it looks way too busy. I would have trouble telling time on it at a quick glance. I hope that you didn't pay more than $50 for it.
>>51990302
Mostly because people like you post far too much
>>51990451
>>51990497
:^)
200
>>51990566
Stuhrling is literally dog shit, but they do make some beautiful looking watches.
Looking for nice perlons, any recommendations?
>>51990969
That's cool in the pic but when its on your wrist all you're seeing is compressed fat and hair. Pretty awful
>>51990264
I don't know if that's real but if so don't fucking even try. You will do more damage than a service costs
>>51989578
your autism, it must hurt
>>51991107
I have a very cheap, but similar, mechanical watch. I had that exact situation. I still like it though.
>>51991188
I wish it had a mirror back or something
and I wish it was half as thick
>>51991212
$2500+
>>51991257
Landmaster is the cheapest spring drive that I'm aware of, it's a bit under $2500. Spring drive Tuna is about $2500-2800, GS spring drives start around 4 grand probably, the snowfrake seems to have dropped in price to around $5500 probably because the yen is so damn cheap now.
>>51989367
What kind of materials engineering is actually required to make a good watch?
>>51991326
Is the landmaster as chunky as it looks?
>>51991373
Spring alloys are a big one, lume is another area under constant development.
>>51991445
>>51991373
Also ceramics, anti-reflective coatings, stuff like diashield, the list goes on.
>>51991132
Got the box for it, old green one, idk how to tell. Any way to know besides opening it up?
>>51991688
Take it to an AD, you can always sell it for a pretty penny if real and you don't want to pay for service costs. The amount of value it could lose if you fuck something up by opening it yourself should be enough reason to be careful with it until you know it's a fake.
>>51991408
It's a big thick bitch, 45mm wide by 14mm thick. Diashield titanium though, so it's light. It's basically the Earth version of the Spring Drive Spacewalk, hence the water resistance is only 100m but it's supposed to function perfectly between 50 C and -40 C. Temperature stability is supposed to be a big advantage of springdrive movements.
>>51991510
Antimagnetic movements also require lots of parts made out of different nonmagnetic materials, like Omega's silicon balance spring. Also titanium isn't really a big deal anymore but I think watches were one of the first industries to really figure out how to machine it and put it to use in consumer products at reasonable prices. In fact you can thank Japan for titanium becoming a meme material, Seiko and Nikon were both pioneers in the use of the metal.
I was wondering if I could get some help from you guys in /wt/.
I'm new to the watch world, and I'm looking into purchasing a decent entry level piece. Simply from lurking, I've established that I would prefer an automatic timepiece. Where I'm faltering, however, is brand.
I've determined Seiko and Vostok as prime contenders, but are there any other brands I'm missing? I have a budget of $100 and I'm more than willing to swap out wrist straps. Any suggestions are appreciated.
>>51991989
Orient has some good stuff around that price point.
>>51991715
Alright thanks, so either way it'll cost me an arm and a leg, beautiful.
>>51992101
It shouldn't cost you anything for them to just look at it. Either they tell you it's a fake and you can do whatever with it or they'll give you a quote for a service and you can decide to pay it or sell it and let someone else eat that cost.
>>51991727
I used an Ecozilla in exactly that thermal environment (-40C to +55C) with no problems. It's not nearly as nice as what you posted, but you don't have to spend tons of money if you want a watch that will work in Alaska and in the hottest place on earth, all in the span of 24 hours.
I was in a gigantic climate chamber, btw
>>51991257
>>51991326
Too much for my poorfag ass
>>51990264
If this is real put it away sell it or pay for service.
This just arrived today and took a photo of it for you guys.
Already gotten compliments on the watch today and will be getting a new strap some time in the future. For a watch that is less than $40, I have to say it feels really nice.
Hope you guys like the photo.
>>51992127
it's a family legacy maybe i should just box the shit after finding out how much it's worth, last time we asked it was like 4k father's previously. Right now its keeping time because i counterclockwised the gear or whatever that shit is like 40 times. so we'll if it's good i might just fix the glass and all that or sell it whatever.
>>51992717
Well* night time brain functioning.
>>51991989
Orient are the king of that price range. No other brand will offer you an entirely in house movement at that price
I've bought two orient watches from longislandwatch.com. Guy there has great customer service
>>51992717
>i counterclockwised the gear or whatever that shit is like 40 times.
You mean you just wound it up?
>>51992697
that's a really cool timelapse. i like the lighting.
enjoy the watch; it's probably the best dive watch you can get for the price.
>>51992754
Yep, so it's working fine for now. I heard some bs about it moving on your wrist and losing time idk what to believe.
>>51992804
Well it's an automatic, meaning there's a rotor that winds the movement by using your wrists movement. As for losing time, any given mechanical watch will gain or lose X number of seconds per day (depending on a number of factors).
>>51992825
Interesting, I think i'll take to an AD after all i need the dial glass replaced shit's ancient. That should be no more than $100.
>>51992876
Good luck finding a replacement acrylic datejust crystal. Might be easier to just get it polished.
>>51992926
Yeah i think it's a 1982 model from what i heard, im just gonna hit up a dealer and find out the shiz, thanks mate.
>>51992732
I second this, Orients are great watches and Mark from longislandwatches offers great communications and will write anything you want on the package to avoid taxes.
I'm now officially waiting for my watch in the mail
>mfw
>>51993725
Haha, I don't live in a socialist shit hole so I domt get taxed on non commercial online importations.
That's grade A though, what a bro
Top tier customer service, I broke a sub dial on a watch when I was drunk, so I probably well and truly hammered it. Sent him an email, he replied the same day and said was all cool, he would mail me a replacement after I sent him back the original
>>51993997
Nah m8 i live in Shlomolamd, and the customs are easy to avoid. Though i you don't then prepare your wallet.
back to nato, honestly forgot how versatile these straps are
>>51994535
How do you deal with the new thickness of the watch though?
>>51994550
doesn't really bother me, i dont really notice it at all desu
>>51994550
Cut off the extra flap to turn it into a zulu strap.
>>51992732
>No other brand will offer you an entirely in house movement at that price
You can get a new seiko 5 for $50
>>51993897
>tfw watch arrived and is now under the christmas tree
3 more days. Every day is a struggle to not go and open it.
68th for digital chink pulse meter more accurate than Rolex
posting my Seiko chrono
Why haven't you bought a quality fake yet?
>>51996096
That looks pretty good. What model is it?
>>51996377
snda65
how is the Miyota 8215 movement?
>>51996103
where?
>>51996595
pretty solid. i have a couple and they keep good time. many mainstream watches have it, which means easily serviceable, available parts and low maintenance costs.
>>51992804
>Gucci
How the fuck is this thread attracting so many normalfags? Is there usually this amount of idiots on /g/?
>>51996639
Well that's good, I snagged one when I failed to win an ebay auction for a different one with an ETA movement in it
I think it looks neat, hope its not dogshit
>>51992732
Aren't Vostoks in house?
>>51995030
They are Malaysian though, I wouldn't call them in house, because seiko are so big they pretty much outsourced there entire movement assembly for certain movements instead of just buying already established movements
>>51996103
People selling fakes are on the same tier as common thieves, defrauders and drug dealers
>>51996649
He literally said in his post he was a normalfag.....
>>51996659
They are, forgot about those
>>51996655
the brand is, but the watch looks pretty cool. don't worry too much about it and enjoy it in good health, familia!
>>51996678
>They are Malaysian though, I wouldn't call them in house, because seiko are so big they pretty much outsourced there entire movement assembly for certain movements instead of just buying already established movements
They are designed by Seiko and made in Seiko plants by Seiko employees. Doesn't get more in house than that.
>>51996714
is it really a bad brand? like the case or bracelet will be fucked? the movement was just thrown in and not regulated?
I bought it as a beater that looks nice and thought the movement would beat the basic orient movement.
What do you guys think about micro brands in general?
>>51996864
apparently obris morgan is a favorite but many others are considered (probably rightly) to be dogshit
>>51996864
Most of them basically offer an exterior around a Miyota 9015. Some offer a good price for a good design, some don't. Obris Morgan, Aevig and Lew & Huey are some of the good-looking ones I can name.
>>51996864
There's generally some interesting ideas that come up through them due to fresh minds and less market influence but quality and know-how is a worry.
>>51996864
They're hit or miss. I like that they exist, because they can pretty much do what they want design-wise, and it's a good change from a world of boring, safe designs repeated everywhere by the same brands. I would not wear a stuckx the rock, but i'm happy it's out there.
There's a concern about long-term warranty and parts availability and all that, of course. If you want a watch that you will be sure to keep a very long time, service and all, then micro brands aren't adequate.
>>51996914
They use very common movements though so parts availability is not going to be an issue and any watchmaker can service them. If you're fucking up the outside of your watch that's your problem.
>>51996929
The question is not whose fault it is, dumbfuck.
>>51996864
I think they're awesome even if the designs can be hit or miss. Affordable watches with decent movements for low prices and a freedom to design for niche markets.
>>51996864
Well, I like a lot of microbrands, because they have interesting design choices.
I'm the guy last thread who is waiting for the Celadon, which is also a microbrand, of course.
>>51996737
not necessarily. just don't expect ulterior quality, good scratch resistance or any of that fancy things you get with 300$ watches. how much did you pay?
>>51997200
I paid about 175 "new" on ebay, with original box, tags, papers. He claims he didn't wear the thing.
Pictures looked pretty decent though, no wear on the bracelet or scratches on the crystal
>>51996864
is tisell a microbrand? Anything particularly bad about their submariner copies? they look pretty good for the money
>>51997215
not too bad, but next time do a little research before pulling the plug. you could've gotten a nice solid link bracelet, sapphire crystal miyota 9015 based watch for that kind of money
>>51997260
Aside from the Tisell sub, no you can't.
>>51997301
And even that is about $20 more now that I think about it.
>>51997260
well The Bernhardt website has a diver with all those things, its predecessor had an ETA 2824.
The Anchor, which I got has solid links and sapphire, I thought it was pretty decent find, though its MSRP was a bit high at 269
hopefully it holds up okay for a bit, but we'll see.
>>51997301
true, but think 2nd hand, same way anon got his.
Any modern poorfag trench watch? With these type of numerals?
>>51997369
if you got solid links and sapphire then it's a decent deal. wear it with pride and enjoy! and share a couple pictures while you're at it
>>51997409
>wear it with pride and enjoy!
Can we stop with this /r/watches hugbox bullshit already please?
>>51997419
nope. now fuck off and die
im so tired
>>51997432
That's more like it, thanks.
>>51997433
is that an aqua terra? what year? I don't think the current models have a date, do they?
maybe I'm retarded
>>51997433
i want to marry cutewrist
>>51997464
you might be retarded, i dont know you well enough to say
>>51997486
>bob marley skateboard
>omega watch
kids these days
>>51997506
Lol at the lug to Lug length looks fucking stupid on your tiny wrist
>>51997008
Muh dick.
>>51997225
Maybe the fucked up text ? Seems like a pretty big minus to me
A bit of blue today.
>>51997008
>>51997008
That i actually pretty good looking watch.
Would wear the shit out of it.
>>51989578
>actual MEMS
as compared to fake MEMS, that Seiko uses like you said?
>>51998351
Meme mems?
>>51998068
Is your growing family doing well, Ken?
>>51997008
Whats the exact model name and price of this watch?
Google shows mixed results.
My mother has two very small soviet watches, similar to pic related.
how does the whole movement fit in there, is there any special technology or how are they made?
>>51997816
I have one and it's really unnoticeable, people only notice on here because of macro shots.
It may be worth asking Tisell if they'll do a sterile version of the dial (logo only) because they do custom requests a fair bit.
Someone on WUS got them to do a blue bezel with a black dial for no extra cost, so changing the printing may not be a huge ask.
Can someone reccomend a good place to buy a Seiko Sarb033 ? Amazon won't ship to my country.
I know it's a bit boring but it seems like a watch that would go with anything.
>>51998468
Yes they get a regular movement and pass it through the shrink ray in their secret lab
More seriously they're just small movements. Assembled by hand like most mechanical movements. They literally just use tiny tools and loupes to assemble them.
Do you have pictures of the actual watches? That sounds pretty cool.
Tiny tiny tiny movement here:
>>51989944
>>51998493
seiyajapan
I wore my ke arn ing. Failure out last night had a couple of people tell me nice watch when I was. Waiting at the bar.
Guess normies love it
>>51998645
I'll be at my parents' place tomorrow again, I will take some pictures and post them here
One of these watches was a present by her grandfather when she was young, we found it again last weekend, she thought it wouldn't work anymore
how is it with using watches that old, they were in a box for quite some time now, is it safe to use them or should they be serviced theoretically?
sounds very interesting with movements that small t b h
>>51998690
Probably because normal people aren't autistic enough to look at it extremely close to make sure there aren't submillimeter kerning errors, or even care if there are
Have a new addition to the family coming soon.
>tfw your watch is in the mail
>>51998847
That's nice. Never heard of that brand.
It almost looks too sterile (literally, not as in "no branding"), but the fact that the "Commodore" is in a different font and italicized just saves it.
>titanium
>sandwich dial
>500m WR
pretty cool watch anon.
>>51998734
it's okay anon, some people just have bad eyes like you and don't care for proper quality
I got an HMT Pilot some time ago on eBay for 8 bucks, it works and it is on a pretty good aesthetic condition but it has a really low power reserve.
On a scale of 1-10 how hard would be fixing this for someone who has no fucking idea of how a watch works?
Keep in mind I'm probably doing it anyway so tips are welcome.
>>51998847
Nice, I've been wanting one of these for a while but can't really afford it.
>>51994535
Looks especially good with that Delfin, maybe a little better if it had brushed hardware? Beautiful watch all the same, friend.
>>51997272
WHAT DAT SHIT
>>51997406
>poorfag
Define poorfag, there is a cheap option but your ought to know a lot about them not to get jew'd out.
>>51998847
That's really nice.
>>51998690
It's a bit fat, but I've heard it's smaller than a lot of other homages, how big is it IRL?
How shitty can I expect this to be?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Quality-Unisex-Genuine-Leather-Black-Brown-Watch-Strap-Band-Womens-Mens-/381041625700?var=&hash=item58b7d9ca64:m:mVvgSjb-mB64wEUUTJjhUIA
It is for a cheap HMT so I'm not gonna spend more on the strap than I paid on the watch.
>>51999181
Like above Ebay chinkshit and below SARB?
>>51998959
just change the battery man it's easy
>>51997225
Kerning is shit, but it's really not noticeable, avoid if you're a mega autist.
The bracelet is seriously best in the price range though.
>>51997506
no bob marley or skateboard in that picture bud
why does my choice of transportation bother you?
>>51997531
tfw 39.5
>>51999261
>>51998959
If the problem really is the power reserve you could get another HMT with the same movement and swap out the whole mainspring barrel.
>>51999252
Well, this one seems alright. Condition is meh since the hands are incorrect, but i think it's best since the original ones had some radioactive lume material in them. Dial seems a little off but for the price you want it to be it's really a stupid idea. 220~ should be a minimum and they are mostly a collectors piece.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1937-Vintage-SOVIET-MILITARY-COMMANDER-1MCHZ-KIROVSKIE-watch/172030381698?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34494%26meid%3De15ae7bb860144dbbc57f43b29905449%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172030374494
There are many other things that are unsettling here, like the very weird dial color, but i think we'll need one of the WUS specialists to tell us.
>Set the time of my fake Casio I got for free last week
>Check atomic watch today
>Already 2 minutes ahead
>grandfather was a woodworker
>used to be chef of department in the local wood factory
>used to make barrels and such for winery's in his free time
>used to work with him all the time as a kid
>live in eastern europe
>quality wood is cheap as it can get
>have all the tooling to build watch boxes with highest quality materials for more than reasonable price
Would any of you guys would be interested to purchase such thing?
Materials that will be probably used range from walnut lumber and the such to silk for the interior.
I think it can be done for under ~$50 per box.
>>51999365
No brand new watches? I'd be surprised, with the shitton of watches in the style of WWII Fliegers and Vietnam field watches somebody has to have thought of making a new trench watch.
>>51999464
Not really. Just the occasional chinkshit.
>>51999453
Depends, are you willing to sell them via eBay or Etsy and give proper shipping?
>>51999013
get that thing on a leather nato ASAP
>>51999492
Shipping will be whatever it costs FedEx to deliver them to you.
I mean how much a cardboard box and a wrapping material cost,I cant gain anything by stacking the price on shipping.
Also I need to check ebay policy about selling from the balcans.
>>51999301
Are those called Short Boards and why is Jimi Hendrix on it?
>>51999579
Etsy should be a little better since eBay tends to fuck sellers quite a bit, and their shipping policies are little more loose.
Though i wouldn't mind to change the crappy one i have right now.
>>51999453
I'd be very interested.
>>51999464
There is one, not cheap though.
>>51999594
its a long board
no musicians on it, famil
>>51992804
>because I don't own watches mentioned on thread I'm now a normalfag when watches were free.
no qualms there.
Hey /wt/, I'm about to fall for the Seiko meme and get myself the SNK391 for Christmas. Any opinions on its looks?
>>52000321
It's a great watch for the money, though the bracelet is the only real weak point here.
A leather strap will do it wonders.
>>52000321
Seiko 5 tier bracelets are garbage, I would put it on leather but that'll maybe double the price of the watch. Also I think it's kind of ugly but that's just me I guess, I'm not a fan of the numerals or the hands. Pretty good meme purchase though, it's better than a bagel meme or soki meme or whatever other meme everyone is into this week.
>>52000425
looks like a darts board from the thumbnail
>>52000436
That was my thought as well
>>52000425
>>52000436
Well it was either that or some very badly photographed dogshit. You might be able to see a couple of the flies in the photo.
>>51998404
Nah m8. Need more donations and nikon items to review.
>>52000609
The bullshit market is tough these days, I understand totally.
>>52000098
I really, really, really like this picture.
But the whole engineer corp thing kinda puts it off. The contrast between the numbering and the font alone is bretty gud
>>51989944
What is that omega? Also can I find one in that style or even the black face without going into vintage?
>>52000923
Not him, but it's a constellation. The one to the right of that is an omega dynamic. If you want those exact styles, vintage is your only choice.
>>51997225
The 80 invicta sub gets you a better movement with nonshit kerning. Cheaper too
>>52001102
You just get INVICTA plastered all over the fucking thing like it's going out of style
>>52000321
Any more opinions? I'm an insecure faggot when it comes to decisions and this anon's opinion made me wonder if I should pick a different one:
>>52000386
>>52001119
i have the invicta sub and i fucking hate it. i was looking for an upgrade like the steinhart ocean one, but i can't justify the price :P
>>52001102
how is the Seiko NH35A better than the Miyota 9015, familia?
>>51997816
care to elaborate on this whole kerning deal?
>>52001198
What's your budget? A little more money will go a long way, $100 will get you an Orient Mako which is an enormously higher quality watch.
>>52001235
Why do you hate it? I'm considering buying it. I can ignore the invicta on the side since the movement is really good.
>>52001245
A Mako is around $200 where I live. I have pretty small wrists so a Seiko 5 would be fine for me. I just want to know as many opinions about this particular model's looks before I buy it.
>>52001245
Mako is a great watch for the price, and so is the Ray.
But he's looking at the 60$ range, the SNKL43 is a lot better looking (black faced version).
>>52001408
>SNKL43
fugg meant the SNKL45
>>51999222
I wouldn't say it was that fat really. It doesn't hug your wrist like some watched. It sits a little taller than my mako but I've not found it to be a problem under cuffs or anything.
Is Tissel the best "bang for buck" 9015? I heard back in October that the dude might be running out of 9015s soon too... should I jump on in while I can? What are some other good microbrands to keep an eye out for?
>>52001408
>>52001418
No SNKL45 available for me. I'm buying from a private importer, and I'm not even in the US.
These are the ones I'm picking from:
http://allegro.pl/listing/user/listing.php?us_id=1916503&order=p&string=seiko&search_scope=userItems-1916503&bmatch=s0-fas-1-4-1218
>>52001534
>What are some other good microbrands to keep an eye out for?
Obris Morgan. Lew & Huey seems like another good one.
>>52001547
SNKL09 looks good, i really like the hands on it. Otherwise not much interesting there. Now go and spend your zlotis.
>>52001534
I don't think anyone will ever run out of 9015 movements, Citizen churns them out like mad.
>>52000659
>But the whole engineer corp thing kinda puts it off.
>>52000098
I heard from various places that RGM is a shit company, but nobody ever says why. Anyone got an idea?
>>52001198
http://www.watchsleuth.com/seiko5finder/
>>52001687
Judging by this article they seem fine to me.
http://www.rgmwatches.com/rgmblog/2015/5/5/does-price-determine-quality
Although I can't justify spending nearly $10k for that corps of engineers watch myself.
>>52001731
>from their own blog
Various threads on watchuseek have boycotted RGM, and even ablogtowatch has had some sort of legal issue and now do not review their watches. But I've never learned why
>>52001767
Weird, first I've heard of it.
>>52001613
What do you think about the SNKM65K1?
>>52001808
>SNKM65K1
Very similar to the SNKL09, also a nice watch.
If you like it then buy it, and join the memeclub.
Also pic for an anon who wanted to see how a SKX bracelet sits on a SNZG15.
>>51989578
Hey anon, what do you do? I'm a MechE student and kinda interested in MEMS. Any good suggestions for areas to take more tech electives in? Like higher level systems and controls?
Comon don't let it die so early.
>>52002428
What, so more namefaggots can keep whoring their shitty memes? Fucking /wt/ has been an abomination lately.
>>52002639
The name fags are quite annoying, mostly because they namefag without a basis.
But where else could you call them cunts whilst being cheered.
>>51999301
The only watch in this thread that looks decent. Man, you guys are a huge disappointment. Get a job, hippies!
Opinions?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-ORIENT-Quartz-Classic-Watch-FUG17002W-/111586635584?hash=item19fb14ef40
I want a good quartz for less than 100 bucks, some anon recommended this one instead
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orient-Capital-Dome-Crystal-Japan-Quartz-Gents-Leather-Watch-FUG1R008B6-UG1R008B-/301659231414?var=&hash=item463c4a94b6
>>52002736
>Only expensive watches can look nice!
>>52002765
Other expensive watches have been posted itt, including the more expensive RGM. But he only complimented that one.
>>52002809
I'm pretty sure he's a pleb that doesn't recognize RGM. He said to get a job, which implies that anons don't have enough money to buy a nice looking watch, as if money was the only factor.
>>52002761
This shit looks fucking nice, and it's water resistant, too!
>>52002858
It's not terrible, but it should be obvious by looking at it that it's a cheap quartz watch.
>>52002765
To be fair the blue dial aqua terra is pretty as fuck.
I want to buy a new mechanical watch for my upcoming 20th birthday.
Any recommendations for a good timepiece, /g/?
I could spend about 2000$ on it, should be a Swiss brand if possible.
Currently own pic related, i like the skeleton style, would wish something with a chronograph.
>>52003261
You might be able to get a used speedmaster for that much. Aside from that I don't know what other swiss mechanical chronographs are out there for under 2 kilobucks (I'm sure there are some though).
>>52001279
>the movement is really good.
No. You're a fucking idiot. Stop spamming the thread with those retarded "muh $80 great movement" posts, you have no idea what you're talking about.
>>52003261
>meat grinder blade dial design
Tissot not even once
I bought into the Eulit perlon meme, hope I won't be disappointed.
>>52003374
tastes are different, anon. You'll get that once you're a bit older.
>>52003313
I'm Swiss myself, prices are always high, even for used watches. A speedmaster (those I like) cost about 4k$, and that for a used one.
>everything i like is expensive.
>feels bad man
>>52003361
But it is really good
It hacks, it handwinds, it autowinds, it has quick date change, it's reliable, it's cheap
Maybe only vostok can fight at that price
>>52003479
>You'll get that once you're a bit older.
wew lad did I hit a nerve?
Also Im 24 and own far more better yes swiss watches than that piece of dog shit.
Taste is one thing,being on the edge is another.
>>52003479
>Talking about age when you're still 19
>Talking about taste when posting skeles
>>52002639
Shut up you stupid cunt. I've been naming here for literally years you Gronk
>>52003479
Search yahoo.jp auctions? Used watches in japan are generally pretty cheap.
>>52003361
Not him but it's a rebranded Seiko 4r13. That's a damn good movement
>>52003562
Don't know how you should've hit a nerve. the only one of us that started being edgy here was you, a 24 old trying to make himself look better on the internet by insulting other(s taste). What a life it must be.
>>52003599
Thanks for the constructive response, anon.
>>52003744
I don't really trust such auctions.
>>52003798
Whatever kid.
Im willing to bet that the money for your 2K watch are not something you have earned.
Go back to your mother and stop acting like a edgy autist.
>>52003883
Bet lost. I bought it with my own money that I earned by working (...imagine).
>>52003798
You come into this thread for advice and then mouth off just because some dislikes the picture you posted. You unironically make fun of someone else's age when you literally just said you're 19; as if you'd know anything about taste at that age either.
>>52003987
sure you did
So we're getting a new 6309, new 6105 when?
>>52004039
I'd rather have a 6138 reissue. This time without a vertical clutch that's difficult/impossible to repair.
>>52003987
>>52004004
Anons, Anons! you're both faggots can't we all just get along?
>>52003989
>Pissing on others legs and not expecting something back.
How dumb can you get?
Disliking and communicating that is one thing. Just shitposting around is the other. And the second thing was the case. Also, what does taste have to do with age? It changes over time, there isn't a certain age where you have THE taste.
>>52004004
Apprenticeships. Ever heard of it? Pretty common here.
>>52004129
People will be as rude and salty as they want here. Welcome to /g/.
>>52004129
>>52004149
This.
Enjoy your stay newfriend.
>>52004084
Why did Seiko stop making mechanical chronographs anyway?
>>52004220
Probably because mechaquartz chronos were cheaper to make. Just a mundane business decision in other words.
>>52004220
They still do. 8r family is a triple vertical clutch chronograph movement. I believe their high end 6S movement they don't make anymore (sold it to TAG) but you can still find unworn examples. And then of course spring drive chronos, if you're cool with spring drive
>>52004284
>spring drive chronos
I just wish the pushers/crown weren't so huge. Also wish they weren't $10k+.
>>51991770
I fucking love Japanese industry I wish I lived in the 70's/80's for the heyday of Japanese tech, they have top tier aesthetics too.
thinking about buying this.
r8 pls.
had a gshock for a third of my life so i trust casio to make timeless stuff.
i need the compass for orientation in a city.
Thoughts on the skx009?
>>52004918
>i need the compass for orientation in a city.
I'm going to ask this for real. Why not use your phone? I've used mine for getting around places like San Francisco and couldn't imagine wanting to use much else.
>>52004938
Can't go wrong unless you use stock bracelet, and even then, hardly bad
>>52005016
Would probably be going on a nato
>>52004944
>Why not use your phone?
Or an actual pocket compass, right plebby-kun?
>>52005069
>compass
>not examining the moss growth on rocks to orientate yourself
>>51999014
huawei watch!
>>52005155
>>52005170
stay away from me feral
>>52003261
That piece of shit hideous entry level Swatch Group ETA ebauche 6497 base grade literally assembled onlybas much in Switzerland to scam a "Swiss Made" kuckolding leverage onto the dial for over $1,000 USD?!?!
Hahahahahahahhaha hahaha. You are mountain Jew cock sucking brand whore who cares only about the artificial marketing driven "status" represented by marketing driven brands owned by faceless luxury brand conglomerates who literally laugh at the status seeking behaviour of their customers.
Your watch is massively overpriced garbage bought by clueless horological peasants intended only to drive your aspirations for higher tier brands.
Enjoy getting unremittingly kucked by the Swatch Group or the LVMH group, you horological peasant.
>>52005842
>horological peasant
Well you're not really wrong on any of that but that's some real sperg rage anon. If he likes his damn Tissot then he likes it, who cares.
>>52005842
>getting triggered this hard by a brand
no better than a macfag
>>52005040
Literally perfect then.
>>52005941
>>52006028
This is /wt/. If you don't care about horology and just want to buy the social status symbol targeted at you by large luxury brand conglomerates then you can fuck right off to /fa/, Reddit, or the WUS hugbox where a bunch of similarly clueless mountain Jew cock suckers can tell you to "wear it in good health."
>>52006178
>this isn't horology because it's swiss
>the only true horology comes from japan and the best watch company in the world, seiko
:^))))
>>52006224
Oh, please do tell me which marketing driven brand owned by the Swatch Group or LVMH is horologically defensible?
Or for that matter any Swiss watch you can get for $2000 or less that isn't a pleb catcher sold in mall jewelry stores?
>>52000204
>there are longboarders on /g/
and there goes my lunch
>>52006446
Not him, but any of them with an ETA 2892-A2, Selitta SW300-1 or Soprod A10 movement.
>>52006446
Breguet, Blancpain and Glashütte
What's wrong with swatch?
