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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.
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>>53487761
2nd for LM special
>>53508297
I was initially jealous but I'm honestly starting to think you're just as much of a poorfag as I who is now missing out on meals and compensating for it by obsessively posting his shit online in an attempt to justify the purchase to himself
Jesus christ, my friend brought me an international SKX007 from japan with the jubilee bracelet, is it really supposed to be this bad?
It rattles like all fuck and feels really cheap, but not only that, the bezel rattles like hell and is kind of misaligned. Luckily I only paid 150$ for it so it's not too bad after I put it on a nato.
The SKX007 that I sold was definitely of a better caliber (also malaysian) no alignment issues and the bezel didn't rattle at all.
>>53508357
Or should I just sell it at a profit (netherlands here so they are more expensive than in the states or japan) and go for a steinhart?
>>53508344
>I was initially jealous but I'm honestly starting to think you're just as much of a poorfag as I who is now missing out on meals and compensating for it by obsessively posting his shit online in an attempt to justify the purchase to himself
nice dubs, and i don't really feel like showing you my net worth to prove otherwise, but definitely not poor
>>53508357
The bracelet is quite terrible as usual.
But that's odd that the bezel rattles. Could be that one of the clickballs was broken.
Any /k/ approved watches?
I just discovered this french brand and they had some pretty cool iconic models in the past and an interesting history deep to Napoleon.
Now after some conflicts they are in business again and I see they reissued some of those models like this one, that was the favorite watch of the president of rance Charles de Gaulle.
Are the current ones still good?
>>53508504
Depends, are we just talking military esq~ watches or full on operator?
>>53508511
Definitely an interesting brand. I know there's even a few Soviet watches that were based in Lip movements. (Like the Zvezda)
Got a (presumbly) French watch in the mail as well, not a Lip though.
>>53508504
G-shocks, terrorist watch, you could argue for marathon's offerings.
But you could honestly wear most watches for /k/ related shit
>>53508511
Just checked their website, miyota movements. Obviously fair enough but also not particularly interesting either tbqh
there's a new bracelet available for sinn 104 (two links, left on the picture)
gonna get this watch eventually, is it worth paying 150€ extra for it when the 104 already looks good on almost literally any strap?
>>53508679
I'mean normally willing to pay extra for a bracelet because I like having the option of a bracelet with fitted end links, which you can usually only get from the maker of the watch
Of course some seiko's and other popular brands have aftermarket bracelets with fitted links so it's not as big a deal with those models.
>>53508713
As >>53508633 said.
Marathon or Casio G-shocks.
Though i'm sure other alternatives might exist, but these two are arguably the most fitting.
>>53508713
Probably one of those Sterile vietnam watches that were biodegradeable.
>>53508713
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007RWZHXO/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?qid=1458077294&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gshock+solar
Something with 6 band radio control and solar cells for years of innawoods service after the happening.
And no, the transmitters would not necessarily be disabled, it depends on the type of happening.
Like I said, a quartz marathon gets points for tritium.
What's a good beater watch for around £500? I need it to be fairly dressy but it can take a decent beating and will look acceptable when i wear it outside for casuel use too. I was thinking of one of the Seiko Sarbs or the Seiko Sarx017, but i need more suggestions. I'd prefer it to be either mechanical/automatic but I'll accept quartz if i like it.
>>53508880
SDGM001 or 003, SARG011, One of the Seiko brightz chrongraphs.
Get the SARX015 instead, of the 017. The regular SARB033/035 meme watches are also an option.
>>53508928
You can get a brightz chronograph in that price range? Where?
Mfw I fell for the shitty Chinese movement meme
>>53508977
Meant to say the cheaper solar ones.
Guess you can cross that off the list.
ok
>>53508928
Thanks, is there any other options apart from Seiko too? Forgot to mention this is also for work so I'll probably prefer a metal bracelet whilst keeping the watch fairly dressy, hence why i liked the style of the Sarx.
Check out my lil' casio on a NATO.
>>53509027
It probably actually is a seiko. It's no rolex
>>53508297
>not snowflake
>>53509092
>>53509028
Orient Star has a boatload of models with various dials. Hamilton intra-matic is a very clean watch, some variants come with a nice vintage looking bracelet.
And i think Glycine should still have a couple of nice watches in that price range.
>>53508653
look like a rolex explorer?
Btw here is my watch
>>53509159
It's a bagel copy of a milgauss.
The difference is your copy says rolex on it
>>53509142
Thanks for the suggestions!
>>53509142
Speaking of glycine. Is the combat sub a waste of money? I really like the look of some of them.
Are theyes owned by a larger watch group or known to outsource to China for shit like some other swiss brands in the price range?
>>53509093
I like what rolex does to people, it is okey for you not to have rolex.
I am serious
I really am
>>53508333
3rd for LM Specials and perlons.
>>53509432
It's ok for you to not have one as well.
If you are implying that I am insecure about other people's posessions, you might notice I haven't called out the guys with the grand seiko's or other rolexes in this thread.
But maybe I'm wrong and you have a real rolex and just take really shitry pictures
>>53509556
I take it back. I called out both rolexes because both are fake. But there are plenty of real ones on /wt/ that are cool.
>>53509010
Same :^)
>>53509197
>>53509556
>>53509625
Whatever you say senpai
Left real, right fake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZuhJFY3SS8
Great video from Seiko.
>>53509699
Is that the same batman from the other pic or nah? It does look real in that picture. The other one had rough hands and text but as I said it could have just been shitty photography blurring them up.
>>53509761
yes its the same, my camera skills are not the best to be honest
>>53509797
Alright then. But Explorer II anon can't hide his 1.5x cyclops
>>53509699
Scratch the blue on the bezel with a knife.
Magnification looked off in the other picture but seems okay here. Hand stack is correct.
You could show your serial.
Or you could just post a full res picture of the other picture so we could see the hand stack there.
The question is why the absolute fuck would you spend that money on a maxicase abomination unless you're dangerously obese?
>>53509028
I just bought a Citizen Grand Classic, it's a bit larger at 42mm so its not quite as dressy but it still works.
What is watch thread drinking tonight?
>>53510057
I work tonight
>>53510057
>vintage Hamilton
Love it. I've been researching these for a while now, any tips? I'm trying to not get a franken.
>>53510290
Go to a yard sale and buy it for 10 dollars
>>53509545
4rd for rodina memehaus
>>53510290
oh i bought it for 20 dollars at an estate sale cause the mainspring wasn't wound and i told the cashier "i think it needs a battery"
>>53510318
Fuck. I was close >>53510313
>>53510313
Actually a decent idea. I trust a dusty old watch more than some eBay hack.
>>53510318
Good to know. How do you find estate sales? No idea how that really works.
>>53510348
estate sales are just large sales of the contents of peoples homes after they pass away, just type in "estate sales [your town]" and you'll find listings with images of the insides of their homes. me being in the noreast tri-state area i use "reminisce with kathy" who just emails me with every estate sale around me.
>>53510340
pretty close. they wanted $65 but i think they figured nobody would want a "dead" watch, on ebay they sell off for a few hundred all day
>>53510459
The thing with estate and garage sales is that you can get a vintage piece for cheap because if it doesn'the say Rolex most people just think of it as their dead grandpa's watch
>>53510492
pretty much, which is how i got this dead grandpa's watch for cheap.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/found-vintage-lecoultre-deep-sea-alarm-worth-over-35000-for-599-at-phoenix-goodwill
>>53510848
to clarify, the hodinkee post wasn't my purchase, just another example
>>53510861
One man's trash eh
>>53510848
That artical is pretty impressive. How often does that actually happen? If i knew my vintage watches better I'd go to more estate sales and flea markets.
>>53511028
Knowing brand names is enough money. If I saw a watch labeled lecoultre for 5 dollars I am buying it
>>53511028
maybe not a lecoultre, but if you go to tag sales/estate sales you will find bulova/benrus/hamilton/other brands worth a few hundred for super cheap. it really isn't that uncommon considering how popular those simple time-only gold watches were back then
>>53510315
Rodina master race
Posting my terrible picture.
>>53511230
Are those bathhouse watches in fashion or something? Is it the fresh new meme?
>>53511253
>itt watches worth thousands captured with cameras worth tens
>>53511275
Reasonable camera crap photographer
>>53509159
I genuinely don't see how people can think the LV pattern looks good.
>>53511275
>thousands
It's fake anon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qen2cS0I_aU
Guys I need advice, Im saving to buy a big name swiss watch ideally around £1k - £1.5k, Ive seen speedmasters go for that price on ebay (I want too stay away from the old seamasters which are fairly cheap) what else is an option?
>inb4 seiko
also is ebay good to buy an expensive piece?
>>53511571
>being this insecure
>>53511589
I've bought watches from forums and they were both legitimate. No experience with ebay, but I was scammed as a seller once.
>>53511622
Post a straight face shot of your watch then. There's something with that pic you posted that just looks off and I really doubt Omega would let that pass.
>>53510459
>noreast tri-state area
Small world, so am I. So, perfect I'll check out that service. Thanks a ton anon.
Do you actually go to the house, buy online?
>>53511806
you drive over to the house, basically either the family or a service they pay for puts a pricetag on everything in the house and they just have buyers clear it out. unsurprisingly they do this on such a large scale they usually don't give a fuck enough to actually search what that watch in the attic is really worth.
going to be living in florida, a.k.a. gods waiting room soon, i'm going to be all up in those estate sales.
Should I get an Invicta Pro Diver while waiting for Orient Blue Ray to pop up in stock somewhere in the US?
The invicta I'm looking at is $90 on Amazon.
>>53512211
Why waste the money? You might as well get a Mako USA for the cost of both together.
>>53512243
Is the Mako USA newer or older than the Ray? I thought the Ray was basically an upgraded Mako
>>53512326
Newer. It has an upgraded bracelet and sapphire.
>>53512326
Both, The original mako predated the ray, but now there are new versions of the Mako including a USA exclusive version.
A new Ray model is coming out now as well, with Hacking and handwinding. The date pusher is gone also.
>>53511684
I bet you're the same person claiming the Rolex here is fake. Our resident watch expert.
>>53512410
>>53512388
Damn, the blue one is out of stock on Long Island watch. I think the date pusher adds charm to it.
>>53511589
Condition 2 Speedy reduced from Japan on chrono24 + good fake sub to show off since that seems to be what you want to do. Fits in budget.
>>53512517
>I think the date pusher adds charm to it.
I totally agree with you, without it the watch looks so boring.
>>53512631
The sapphire crystal upgrade is amazing though. I'm worried about intense physical activity damaging the mechanisms in the watch. How sturdy is Orient? I wear a single watch every single day no matter what I'm doing.
>>53512509
Look at the pearl. It's left aligned.
>>53512684
Ray II isn't getting the sapphire upgrade.
Don't ask me why though.
>>53512684
The Mako USA does still have the pusher, the new movement ones are still mineral glass. As for how sturdy, my mako was my daily wearer for a long time and it still keeps excellent time despite being heavily abused.
>>53512712
Oh, yeah I was referring to the Mako USA. That's unfortunate though.
>>53512716
Mako USA it is then! Which color face do you have out of curiosity?
I just got two casios on clearance from target, a W735H for $10 and a AQS810W for $15.
That seems to be about what they're worth.
>>53512764
I have blue, but it's the regular mako so I'm not sure how different the dial finish is. Mine is fucking lovely though, in most indoor light it's almost black but then it will suddenly catch the light right or you go outside and you see that gorgeous blue color.
>>53512684
Movement is sturdy, but nothing is perfect.
Day mechanism got jammed when it got knocked pretty hard. Forgot what I was doing at the time, but it has survived 2 years of abuse before that.
New addtition
>>53512838
Replaced it with this nahmean
They're cheap enough that you won't give a shit anyway
>>53512851
How are you liking it so far? I still really fucking want one but it will have to wait a few months.
>>53512826
That doesn't seem to be the case with the blue Mako USA. It looks like a more vibrant blue instead of that beautiful indigo dark blackish blue. I could be blind though.
>>53512838
The glass and bezel still look good even after 2 years. Have you tried contacting them for possible service?
>>53512899
Haven't bothered contacting orient yet. I've got a ray and a mako usa so its low on the priority list.
As for scratches maybe you can see it better here.
>>53512934
Yeah a few little ones on the bezel. That Mako USA looks so much better compared to the older one.
>>53512862
im liking the orient Rays. Might pick one up
>>53512899
Looking at some direct comparisons it looks like the blues aren't too far off, the ray is definitely much darker than the original mako but the USA seems to be only a slight bit lighter.
Thinking about adding a quartz chronograph into my collection, is there a difference really a difference between swiss quartz and japanese quartz?
swiss quartz more expensive for swiss made sake?
>>53513044
There are a lot of diverse chrono movements out there so it's hard to generalize. But like most Swiss stuff it's almost certainly more expensive because muh Swiss. Right now I think one of the best quartz chrono movements is definitely the Seiko 6t63 and related, purely on the basis of feel. They use mechanical chrono parts to engage/disengage and reset and run at 5 beats per second, extremely affordable too. I recommend the SSB027 or 025.
>>53512872
Love it, so far.
Thee only con I can come up with is that the bezel is really stiff.
>>53512703
Firstly: I don't think so. Secondly: Omega absolutely would let that pass QC. Ever seen the alignment on some speedmaster tachy bezels?
>>53513200
That's interesting because my only complaint with my Borealis is the bezel is too fucking loose, I'd rather have your problem I think.
>>53513292
There's more silver space on right compared to left. I've yet to see a Planet Ocean with that issue that isn't a fake. Google away. The only ones with unaligned pearls are fakes.
>>53513328
I got mine used and it was purchased in late 2014.
Did you get more recently? Maybe they started making them looser because people were saying they were too stiff? Or, maybe, one of ours isn't to spec. Had you tried contacting them about it?
>>53513425
I have a Scout Sniper, the loose bezel is mentioned a lot. It isn't awful, I just have to autistically recenter it a lot if i wear long sleeves.
>>53513372
Not gonna bother doing that. Just seems fucking sad.
>>53513449
Oh, that's a shame. That would drive me crazy, too.I almost went for that a while ago because I wanted a nice watch with tritium tubes, but ended up geting a Maratac SR-3 through Massdrop, instead. I'll look into tritium again later,
>>53513613
The tritium is seriously great, it isn't my favorite watch in my collection but its definitely the one I wear most because it has so much utility.
so i'm a military aviator. Bremont makes a watch that's specific to the jet i fly. it's either them or a Breitling (and i don't really like Breitling). should i get over my dislike of ETA/their ebauches in rebranded watches (the reason i didn't get this year's Bell & Ross)? or should i just get a Speedmaster (and if so which one? (was thinking Professional, but might be too MOONWATCH-y for my tastes))
>>53513639
Yeah, at the Borealis does have the best lume of the watches I do have.
>>53513648
also:
yeah... daddy's money, which is why i got a manchild job.
should see his collection sometime: lotta jaeger lecoultre, a lange & sohn, vacheron constantin... not quite my taste other than the a lange & sohn, but i'm also not in my 60's.
>>53512410
I liked the date pusher, sort of useless but it helped give the watch a unique look. They even adopted the Ray's design for the "Bagelsport" in Watches: The Anime. Lack of handwinding or hacking was a bit of a negative, interesting to see them add it. Is it just a modification of the old Orient 46943 like Seiko did with the 7S26 / 6R15, or is it a completely new movement?
>>53512684
The movement in existing Rays is sturdy, but it's no Vostok 2414. Which means that I would not be comfortable chopping wood with my Ray.
>>53513648
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rpa94r5vJg
>>53514139
Not sure, Serious watches lists the movement as Orient Cal. F69, but not much information is out on it yet.
With all the changes though I would think the movement would have to be a separate design.
>>53514229
>that out of order cut of Tartini
>>53508297
>>53508653
Guys, what does "steel bagelsport" even mean?
What does /g/ feel about Bulova as a brand, have one now that I like, looking to get another one. Should I be looking towards any other brands In specific? I know you guys dick ride seiko a lot
>>53514229
>be pilot
>look down, fiddle with the bezel on my watch to figure out how fast I'm going
>hit a mountain
>die
>>53513372
So your amazing eyes can spot symmetry from an off angle blurry picture? Congratulations. Would you like to see the serial number and warranty cards too?
>>53514255
Hi /k/ bro.
>>53514305
>>53514229
the whiz wheel actually makes me like the watch less, even though i know it's a useful feature.
>>53514293
The vintage tuning fork accutrons are awesome.
>>53514379
Agreed.
>>53514255
neat
>>53513994
>tfw your CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED isn't SUPERLATIVE
Also wipe off all those disgusting smudges you animal.
>>53514532
k.
also need to get the Explorer II serviced.
>>53508297
Bought a Seiko 5 (SNK803) as my first non-quartz watch
How'd I do
>>53514712
you did ok
>>53514712
Nice. Those look great on brown leather straps.
>>53514765
thx boss
>>53514767
Bought a set of leather straps because I like eating burritos if you're picking up what I'm putting down
I didn't want to use the default strap it comes with or risk brown leather not going well with my skin, so classic black it was. I'll probably go on a spree with multicolored NATO's and leathers when I get bored with black. Might get the black-faced variant for the winter.
Any recommendations for gold watches around $3-600
>>53514828
>Bought a set of leather straps because I like eating burritos
*black leather
I need sleep
Fuck midterms
>>53513648
>bremont
AHAHAAHAHAHAHA
>>53511331
I genuinely don't see how people can spend $200+ on a wallet, even if you can afford it...
Is there a watch guide? Can somebody hook me up with an entry level watch guide or a recommendation for something between $60-$120??
>>53515227
Amphibia
G-Shock
Orient
Seiko 5
tons of designs for all these
>>53509027
What is the width of your explorer ii?
And may i know your wrist size?
>>53515227
I don't know why isn't posted so much nowadays, or why it isn't in the OP
Anyways, do your own research, just use this as a starting guide
Just having a good day and in the corner of my eye I saw a skx. Little shit is ugly af f@m.
Why does Invicta's numbering system and website in general have to be so trash?
An 8927 is basically an 8926 with a different color scheme right? I'm just trying to add to my meme collection.
>>53516318
Because the company is trash?
can someone post the /g/ watch recommendation thank you
QUESTION: Smartwatches, yes or no?
Moto 360 y/n? PIC FUCKING RELATED
>>53509699
Does the legit version of the one on the right really have that enormous text inside the bezel? That's absolutely disgusting
>>53516455
Yes.
>>53516404
No.
>>53516505
Why no smartwatches?
>>53511230
where did you get your perlon, senpai?
>>53516527
because muh haute horology
>>53516404
>dat flat tire
Any /digi/ men awake? Post your /digi/mon here!
Also, do all Protreks and Gshocks have double glass protection? Mine has an LCD screen and a mineral glass protection layer caked on top of the module.
>>53509699
>Text isn't even centred on the Sea Dweller.
>>53511622
>I was scammed as a seller once.
Pfffhahahahaha. How, in the name of god?
>>53514229
Ugh, what is that abomination?
>Richard Mille
Should have expected.
>>53517131
Best non retarded sized G-Shock checking in.
>>53515176
yeah honestly the only reason i'd get it is i don't like Breitling in general, this year's watch is a Bell & Ross which is a brand i somehow have never liked, and the novelty of a watch with my jet and callsign on it.
or... save a bit for a Royal Oak
>>53515257
should be a 42mm. the newer Explorer II's are. the older ones are 40mm like in >>53513994
>>53517666
>this year's watch
What the fuck does this even mean? Your father buys you a watch every new year?
This was actually real.
Take a good design. Make it bigger (43mm). Make the indices worse. Add a dial novel and shit logo. Make the dial "tropical", aka fake aged shit. And finally, make it in a fucktarded material. There you have it.
They won't be able to make enough of those.
>>53510348
Be wary because not only are other collectors/shop owners at larger ones but if you dont know what you are doing you can get ripped off by overpaying for a broken watch as estates generally dont test or give any garuntees
>>53512546
Ive been looking at the jap speedys actually theyre a good price and probably what Id end up going for
(Ive actually got a fake sub that I picked up for $20 :)
Well this is the shittiest packaging i've seen in a while.
Both are working though.
>>53518380
First up is the more then likely French Midas.
The lume on the hands still glows a little bit.
>>53518397
And the Swiss Creation watch with a cumstain on the dial that came with it.
Not too bad though.
>>53518411
Along with a bunch of perlons that were also delivered.
Though i switched the perlon on the LM special to a gray one rather quickly.
>>53518003
Also in PVD and in 36mm. Really Tudor?
>>53515218
I would if I could afford to and there was a reason to. But I think the best wallets are bellroy ones and they cost about 100
>>53517394
It was a $50 Google play gift card that the buyer claimed didn't get. Not a watch or anything.
>>53509699
ORIGINAL GAS ESCAPE VALVE
ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE
DEEPSEA
SEA-DWELLER
12800FT=3900M
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
RING LOCK SYSTEM
why would anyone even want a fake of this watch, let alone a real one?
>>53517486
Hooah!
>>53518952
>>53515218
The best wallet is the smallest one that can still hold banknotes.
>>53519075
<[current year]
<using cash that dirty peasants have touched
<not maximizing rewards points and building credit
ishygddt
>>53517486
hated that red line so i bought gw5000
Can someone help me identifying this Orient?
Can't seems to find it on the orient site or any other place/site for that matter, except from this store where I took the pic which are retards and cant even tell the difference between a quartz and a automatic let alone a watch model.
Bottom says movement bk ev0v-000-r t, but nothing comes up with that.
>>53517486
Improved ur G-SHOCK, buddy :^)
>>53519181
>current year
>using credit cards
>being traceable
>posting on /g/
ishygddt
>>53519181
Stores occasionally have problems with card paying
some places may only accept cash
heck, it hasn't been that long since my bank kept disabling my card for no reason whatsoever (they disabled it 4 times, every time I went there and asked them to reactivate it, after the fifth time, they just gave me a new card...)
so I insist on always keeping something like 40-60 euros on me in cash - enough for a cab drive, a meal or two, etc
>>53519287
I keep $100 on me, but just in a pocket or folded up in my card wallet. No use getting a full sized wallet for that.
>>53519190
improved urs 2 :^)
![Sea-Dweller-DEEPSEA-116660-Charlize-Theron-2[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/adwpj81.jpg "Sea-Dweller-DEEPSEA-116660-Charlize-Theron-2[1].jpg")
Celebrities wearing watches that look retarded on them thread?
>>53519505
Every celebrity ever?
>>53519541
Egregious examples would be good. Also examples of celebs with good taste.
>>53519294
Manly men pays cash.
There's no getting around that fact.
>>53519547
Most of the old timey action movie stars usually look retarded with oversized panerai on their oversized wrist (Stalone and such)
Daniel Craig looked good with Milgauss
>>53519547
Good taste: Matt Damon.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/matt-damon-and-definitely-the-most-on-point-watch-anybody-wore-to-the-oscars
Patek released yet another Grandmaster Chime.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHrmiG0h3Bc
>>53519666
Well, it looks better than the old one.
>>53519705
Black 6002g looks Boss, but the 6300's cravings look ugly compared to 5175's.
>>53518429
Is the LordMatic the new meme watch? Has the reign of the Penisquartz finally ended?
>>53519228
Looks like an Orient Union of some sort.
>>53519791
Well, the big difference between those three, is that the 6300 is a watch I could actaully wear.
>>53519834
>Is the LordMatic the new meme watch? Has the reign of the Penisquartz finally ended?
They're both memes.
>>53519834
Were trying to make it the new meme, but no luck so far.
Penisquartz succeeded because it was cheap and abundant, LM specials are a bit more rare.
>>53519995
Why not buy like 1 or 2 nice quality straps, instead of 100 shitty ones?
>>53520009
I like the variety.
Plus they are of good quality.
>2016
>Not owning the supreme Rolex
Why /g/??
>>53519995
There's a really beautiful linen dial LordMatic on eBay right now. If I didn't have a Lord Marvel on the way (akari.gif), then I might consider biting.
It also uses the 56 caliber rather than the 52 found in the LM special. I can't recall the details as to why, but I do know the 52 is the more desirable.
>>53520038
Those leather straps doesn't look like they're very good quality.
>>53520126
€135 is too expensive.
>>53520070
Is that legit?
The photographer missed a great opportunity to set the time at 4:20, though.
>>53520126
This is better than any of those:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japan-Grand-Seiko-8J55-black-ripple-dial-SS-quartz-date-dressing-watch-/162004675950?hash=item25b83b2d6e:g:~uEAAOSwwPhWi0Nw
>>53520236
And costs over 4 times as much, yeah.
Thanks for proving nothing.
>>53520249
no:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-SEIKO-LORDMATIC-MENS-AUTO-SS-PEARL-GREEN-DIAL-DAY-DATE-WATCH-/111933560692?hash=item1a0fc29774:g:ILgAAOSwqrtWoHWb
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STUNNING-VINTAGE-SEIKO-LORDMATIC-MENS-AUTO-SS-PEARL-BROWN-DIAL-DAY-DATE-WATCH-/111936941252?hash=item1a0ff62cc4:g:ICcAAOSwpRRWnfUQ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stunnig-Seiko-Lordmatic-LM-Automatic-23-JEWELS-Made-in-Japan-Vintage-Watch-J86-/272169003159?hash=item3f5e896897:g:K-IAAOSw-zxWo38A
unless you're referring to the really dinged up, rusted, shitty lordmatics on ebay
>>53520157
Those leather straps came with the watches. And yes, they are pretty bad. (But real leather atleast)
>>53520126
The 52 is more desirable because they are all hi-beats (28800) in comparison to all of the 5601 and 5606 cal LM's.
And the 56XX cal has an issue with the quickset breaking over time, since it was made from plastic.
I've seen this linen dial 5606 up for auction. You might be interested in it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEIKO-LORD-MATIC-5606-7010-AUTOMATICO-25J-DIA-Y-FECHA-/331797135927?hash=item4d40a68237:g:HkEAAOSwezVW0GMA
Anyone have experience with the Casio Pathfinder series? I love gadgets and shit so this watch caught my eye.
>>53520172
Not him, but linen dial Seikos are highly regarded. It's not unusual to see a Lord Marvel with the linen pattern go for $400 or more, and linen dial King Seikos can get upwards of $500-$600. Basically, that dial commands about a $150 premium on Lord Marvels and $200+ on King Seikos. I'd say the current price of the Lord Matic is damn reasonable, although guaranteed it will go up another 40% before the auction is over.
>>53520328
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-LM-5606-Lord-Matic-mit-25-Jewels-SGP-Silver-Linen-Dial-Movement-5605A-/291704319477?hash=item43eaeeadf5:g:zIcAAOSwll1WwsmL
>>53520355
It's not an auction.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-LM-5606-Lord-Matic-mit-25-Jewels-SGP-Silver-Linen-Dial-Movement-5605A-/291704319477?hash=item43eaeeadf5:g:zIcAAOSwll1WwsmL
Buy it.
>>53520328
Something tells me these have been polished and possibly re-dialed. If so, they aren't worth dick all. I'd rather have a completely beat-to-shit watch rather than something that was run over the grinding stone.
>>53520397
>Something tells me
Nigga you can clearly see that they have been redialed horribly and polished to if not replated.
There's that American seller and a bunch of Korean faggots trying to sell redialed LM's and KQ's in KS/GS prices.
>>53519547
Ellen. Pick any episode of her show. She's got hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of men's watches
What do we think about this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RZCWN2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_rAx6wbYZB866W
>>53520656
Is that pink KQ still on eBay? I haven't managed to find it recently. Did some idiot buy it or did they just delist it?
>>53520942
Still there.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-King-Quartz-Rare-Mens-Day-Date-Watch-Made-In-Japan-Violet-Dial-Jxb6631-/262335317849?hash=item3d14674759:g:HVoAAOSwKtVWv1in
>>53520978
Jesus Christ.
This thing was the biggest joke on eBay when the Penisquartz meme started around April 2015. At that point the fucking thing had already been listed for months.
You think these gooks would clue in and maybe reduce the price...
>>53517131
Sup, posting my mission impossible Casio (from the first movie)
>>53520328
>>53520333
>>53520396
If I had to use EBay for vintage Seikos I would pretty much only buy from well known Japanese sellers or from WIS selling on EBay or forums.
But really, there are much better deals available on Yahoo Japan Auctions senpai.
I got pic related for $60 USD plus shipping.
>>53514229
>it doesn't even hack
>>53521131
Why would they? All they need is one dumb sucker to buy it eventually.
The watch repairer asked me €200 to service and repair the Hamilton and €300 for the Zenith. Fuck.
He said the Zenith is rusted but can still be repaired. At that price though I'm not fucking doing it. I'd consider it for €100. The Hamilton has only a rusted part, I think it was the part connected to the crown, don't remember the name. At that price I might as well buy them in mint conditions. He also said the dial of the Zenith has been reprinted, as suspected.
How much does usually a servicing for a simple handwinding time only cost anyway? I thought it started from €50. Should I try another watch repairer?
I totally forgot to ask him to take pictures of the parts.
>>53521170
Wrong side of your wrist anon.
>>53520899
It looks alright, dunno how I feel about the bezel though
>>53521177
Thing is, you are taking an awful risk with Yahoo Auctions. If the buyer reigns supreme on eBay, then the same goes for the seller on YA. Sure, 90% of transactions are fine, but for those that go wrong you are pretty much screwed. Sellers can even remove negative feedback left for them, but you as a buyer have no such right. And "this guy is a filthy gaijin" is actually an acceptable form of negative feedback for a buyer and an acceptable excuse to remove negative feedback left for a seller.
>>53519505
>hurr what is a sponsored gift
Fuck you and your stars, nigger.
Don't shit the thread up with your autism.
>>53521291
I wear it exactly how everyone else on planet earth. What are you even talking about?
>>53521607
Stop showing off your nasty arm, faggot
>>53521630
No problem.
>>53521607
A Seiko would be more fitting, Boss.
>>53521170
hello i improved ur casio :^)
>>53521664
It's a neat watch but I hate bracelets. Anyone know how to get a vape that would make WOO-AAHH sound upon using it? I've been looking for ages.
>>53521177
True, you could easily get your ass scammed. But with Ebay's new policies it's still rather easy to get your money back. But Yahoo auctions is a different story.
You need to get some kind of service to bid for you, and also an intermediate shipper if the buyer doesn't do that. Plus as >>53521432 said the sellers can just pull the filthy goyjin card.
I could probably get another one for about 110~140 if i'd ask on a particular WIS forum.
Though how's the accuracy on the black one so far?
>>53521249
>300 euros for the Zenith.
Shiet.
I've seen a very clean looking one with a Zenith 40 cal recently, i think they were asking like 250 euros for it.
>>53521761
You don't have to use it with a bracelet. Just get an extra long RAF styled nato to properly compliment it.
And no, nobody cares about your douche flute.
>>53521607
>CYFROWY POLSAT
>>53521756
Don't worry, time will take care of it, I only have it for a month.
>>53514433
It's a shame that Anon didnt record the humming sound in this webm.
>>53520217
Could be legit if all the workers at Rolex's manufacture smoked weed...
>>53521842
If he had then he wouldn't be able to post it here, you idiot.
>>53520070
we need to find sources for this clone now
this is truly the memest watch we can find
>>53521777
How much does a service for a time only cost usually?
>>53521917
ignorant =/= idiot
>>53521896
I bet they're forced to take drug tests.
>>53521917
>what is pomf?
>>53521432
>>53521777
Absolutely true, but as with everything, it is a question of opportunity cost. I get such good deals over there that it is worth it (to me) to take this risk of occasionally getting scammed.
The dark grey LM Special had the serviced 5206 from the first LM Special I bought swapped into it and it runs ~+0s/d.
>decide to check out what /fa/ watch thread is up to
>creaming themselves over poo in loo Seiko 5 redials
>Breitling
>IWC
>Movado
>Kickstarter shit
>>53509027
That's a fake Rolex
>>53509027
This is definitely a franken at best if not an outright fake.
The cyclops is a dead giveaway
Time to play the identify the movement game.
Creation watch, and the numbers under the balance say 1187 94.
>>53521943
Well, depends on the watch and the watchmaker.
In you case he's charging for a restoration of the movement.
>>53522029
Damn.
After i left mine to run for a week it does +1sec per day as long as it's wound up. Shame that the day display needs to be manually switched via the quickest sometimes.
Though i'm done with vintage Seiko's for now, got myself a couple of old Swiss,a French and probably a Cosmotron soon.
>>53522155
yeah no shit it's fake
>>53522221
>Well, depends on the watch and the watchmaker.
>In you case he's charging for a restoration of the movement.
Yeah, but for a simple Zenith cal 40 how much should it be, between €50 and €100? The cheapest you can find.
I've never serviced a watch before.
>>53521170
>mission impossible Casio
Sure is mission impossible m8, impossible to pull this abomination off
>>53522301
Too many variables.
The only time i've had a watch serviced cost me about 30$. And that was a friends old Komandirskie that was serviced by an old soviet watchmaker that lives not far off Jerusalem.
I honestly think that if it was just a simple service, i.e adjusting,oiling and cleaning it shouldn't be more then 75$~, but in the case of your Zenith it also needs a lot of parts. (if i remember correctly, the regulator and click pawl were rusty as shit).
>>53522254
I spotted the lume and the officially text at first, but i'd be damned if i would see that misalignment.
Though you'd need to quite blind to miss the cyclops.
>>53522254
yeah i didnt take time to look at it after seeing the cyclops.. this faggot was just claiming it was real:
>>53509432
>>53519269
Did you just remove the G-Shock from the bezel.
>>53522477
clearly not - open them both in different tabs and switch between them
>>53522401
Pretty easy actually, you take it off like most other watches.
>>53522404
No, I know, I mean the simple service, of course the replacement parts would cost me more. I was thinking that €200 for the parts new parts alone was too much but what do I know.
>>53522544
>200 euros for the new parts alone was to much
>but what do i know
You answered your own question. Either get the parts yourself, or find a cheaper watchmaker.
