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 [Embed]
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread:
>>53892226
>>53932944
Just wait until he gets banned again.
>>53932944
You are stupid.
I've finally decided on my new watch.
Nav B-Uhr 44 Vintage TITANIUM A-Type
Or
Nav B-Uhr 44 Automatic A-Type
I like the sterile dial of the titanium, but I also like the lume of the regular which has a steinhart logo on it. Steinhart also offers the most value for the money with an ETA 2824-2 compared to Laco and others with their base miyota 821a at the same price point. Just have to decide between the two. Opinions?
>tfw no JLC Master Ultra Thin Moon
>>53932896
audemars piguet triggers me
i already got triggered by that decorated rotor for some reason
>>53933361
THIRTY-SIX (36) JEWELS
>SKWAAAAAAAAAAALEH
>>53933361
>audemars piguet triggers me
Same, it's not the rotor, it's the fact they keep pumping out shitty Royal Oak rehashes
>>53933262
how do you set the moonphase function on a watch anyway?
>>53933401
pushers
>>53933428
i see.. would be really useful in a situation where it's cloudy a lot and you dont have the internet or a newspaper weather section :^)
>>53933361
I'll make sure and put a trigger warning next time.
>>53933458
so how would you do it then
pushers have been used for ages
I have had this Citizen: Eco-drive watch for 6 years and I absolutely love it.
>>53933546
Ignore him.
>tfw no
Posting my newest purchase again, this time in better light.
>>53933585
Eco-Drive watches are great.
"Maybe they`ll like me if I post my digital watch"
Another week or 2 for the 710 sail boat and paratrooper dirskie
>>53934275
Either that photo is blurry or I`m still hungover,
>probably both
Sup /g/.
Can you tell me anything about these Midas watches?
This one is apparently French made NOS. I bought it on a whim for 40 bucks.
Does anyone here have one? Are they reliable and/or accurate?
>>53934494
Can anyone recognize this movement?
>>53934309
It is, we can't all afford to shoot in 4k, with a shot of our private vineyard in the background as the sun just barely catches the crystal of our patek.
>>53934309
Now look what you've done. You've gone and hurt his feelings! >>53934676
Apologize!
>>53934219
Do you think so? I'll try too.
>>53934275
Paratrooper 'dirskie is best 'dirskie.
>>53934802
The colours on this dial are really nice.
>>53934520
No manufacturers markings under the balance wheel? That's where they usually are.
>>53935105
I haven't received the watch yet, but I'll check.
Online research shows that it's probably a Cupillard 233.
>>53935485
>if the original Royal Oak is the only decent watch they make?
Royal Oak is a collection, not just one watch. That being said the only one I want is the 15202.
There's also the Millenary, Jules Audemars, and classique.
![Omega-Speedmaster-Apollo11-07[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/V8KAwkf.jpg "Omega-Speedmaster-Apollo11-07[1].jpg")
Where 2cop nato strap made from this kind of fabric?
>>53933546
im not talkign about pushers.. im talking about a moonphase function
>>53934887
They are aren't they? I love how the green subtly fades to silver at the bottom of the dial.
>>53935618
Don't forget the classic very tasteful and refined Royal Oak Offshore collection.
my first automatic
>>53933801
I also have a tonneau case one.
>>53936085
looks good, how much?
>>53936212
120€
>>53934676
S-sorry sempai-san...
>>53934778
Ahh, who cares, we can have a party of our own, just the two of us!
>wink, nod
>said he, knowingly
Some good reading:
http://www11.zippyshare.com/v/tpuqyW1p/file.html
http://www106.zippyshare.com/v/AXn77J2y/file.html
http://www41.zippyshare.com/v/0xL8AfnR/file.html
>>53936456
some good reading about that?
>>53936538
System32
>>53936552
to download or not to download
>>53936596
Do you want to keep system32?
>>53936861
i don't even have it cuz im on linux...
>>53936386
Erm, yay?
Here's my other Casio digital.
>>53935864
It's just a fine-weave nylon
First google results I found were for a site called "strapcode". Seems fine?
>>53937110
That's nice.
Too bad I just brought a Vintage Bond nato. I would of given one of those a try
>>53937125
I might be wrong about the nylon.
Could be canvas or waxed canvas. Dunno.
The good news is I finally found a source for NATO straps with black PVD rings to match my case.
HnnnnnnnnnnnGGggNNnnNGg
>>53937526
I prefer the EF-503 family.
Is the SKX007/009 the most overrated watch ever?
>>53937526
Reminds me of this
>>53937702
>most overrated watch ever?
Top candidates would be the denzel washington or movado museum.
>SKX007/009
Lel. No.
>>53937702
I think that honor still goes to the Rolex Submariner. It's a really nice watch but the degree to which it's been meme'd is wildly disproportionate to it's place in the industry.
The SKX meme is literally just a side effect.
>>53937702
Not ever but I am fucking sick of people acting like the orient ray USA/orient divers in general aren't way better for less money. I guess people just really love that design for whatever reason.
>>53937766
I disagree. The Submariner has good qualities to match up with the price.
How about the entire vintage rolex market? As I type this out I'm just opening up some action sites to take a look at a recent or coming auctions.. I bet we can find some well-worn steel pre-daytona or something else for well into the 6 figure range. give me a sec.
>>53937852
Orient watches are not as easily available in Europe.
Think it'll have a pre-programmed 5 minute countdown?
>>53937872
>>53937766
Bam, March 8th, this sold for about 145k USD
That hardly took any looking at all, let me see if there's more.
>>53933113
Care to explain why did you acquire the Habring?
>>53937947
>>53937872
>>53937766
Alright, this one is gold, not steel, but same actuion. 137k GBP is about 200k USD. That's about 1/3rd of a million dollars for two daytona.
>>53937872
This is an excellent point, but it's generally true of anything with an in-house movement.
Sometimes even just a high-status case containing a common movement.
>>53937947
That's a Daytona, not a Sub...
I take your point though. Value retention is certainly a valid reason to buy a Rolex and the Submariner is an excellent choice in that regard.
>>53937526
I'd rather have this one.
>>53937702
No, the Omega Speedmaster is.
>>53937852
SKX is proper diver's 200m. Mako/Ray is only WR 200. Still the Ray is the better-looking watch.
>>53937876
They are, though not many places carry them. I literally know a place close by where I could buy any color of the Ray.
>>53934802
Agreed.
>>53937947
>>53937999
>call the Submariner overrated
>tripfag starts posting Daytonas like they're even remotely in the same league
cool story
>>53938046
>anon says the sub is the most overrated
>I disagree, suggesting the high quality of the sub backs up the price decently well.
>instead point to the vintage rolex is where the extreme overvaluation truly is, not current models
>Then post a couple examples from a single auction one month ago today
Sorry you weren't able to follow the conversation. It can be complicated.
>>53937852
I can't stand the orient logo and in any case there are shitloads of comparable or better values to be found if you're willing to deal-hunt.
>>53937916
I've always wanted the $500 g-shock
>>53938083
you could get a car for $210 back in 1965.
>>53938099
Your argument is spurious. Daytonas fair much better on the secondary market than Submariners - which tend to retain their value but don't often gain much.
This is a silly conversation for us to be having.
>>53938083
>>53938148
Or like 700 gallons of gas.
But there has been a price increase in Rolex even when accounting for inflation. But there's also been a significant upgrade to the quality of their watches. I'm sure we can all guess there's been an upgrade to the premium you pay, but that premium increase does not account for all of the price as some may occasionally suggest.
>>53938126
I'd wear it.
>>53938104
Why do so many people not like orient's logo? The only reason I have heard was that it's cheesy looking. If it comes off as them trying to look European or something either I don't get that since the company's name is orient, even if it's after a train station or something like that.
>>53938197
It is huge and visually complex without being attractive at all. Orient is a budget brand and as such for it to flaunt it's branding is crass.
>>53938184
>Your argument is spurious. Daytonas fair much better on the ---
The fact that you think the examples of vintage watch prices have anything to do with the argument against the submariner not being 'the most overrated watch' just shows that you didn't understand the argument in the first place.
At least try and read the green text I wrote, I summed it up for you.
>>53938197
It kinda looks like a logo of some European beer company.
>>53938250
Reread.
My mistake. Cheers.
>>53938193
You get that serviced yet?
>>53938408
Not yet.
Retail doesn't pay amazingly well and I'm still looking for a car.
>>53938443
slacker
>>53937523
I assume that's supposed to be a vomiting sound? I hope so because that thing is ugly as fuck.
Thinking of getting my girlfriend this for her birthday present, does /wt/ approve? I figure she'll love the dial, plus no tacky diamonds littered all over it, she has better taste than that thankfully.
>>53938541
I don't know about some of the style choices, including the use of wood and old-carpet-sample strap. But it is a really unique and complicated mechanism.
So I don't know if I'd wear it, but I would totally own it.
Ladies and /g/entoomen: let me introduce you to "The Red, White and Blue".
>>53938541
You have no romance in your heart.
Go back to posting Movado knockoffs on /fa/
>>53938575
I don't think you'll find many people here who are fans of watch dials that have no indices at all, it's not very practical for telling time. At least the hands are of good proportion. I'm also not sure how expensive that is, but cheap 'gold' stuff tends to wear down and look pretty shit sooner rather than later.
But at the end of the day, you get her what you think she would appreciate most, as it is gift.
>>53938598
Pepsi bezel is always good.
Not too sure about the rest.
>>53938623
I have never been on /fa/ as I am not a home of sexual. It may be a very interesting movement etc but it looks like it was made from bits of a 1970's sofa.
>>53938677
>it looks like it was made from bits of a 1970's sofa.
That's why it's cool.
May help to understand that it's themed after Sergio Leone westerns.
>>53938598
What watch is that? Looks like it's based on a Vostok.
>>53938623
K.
>>53938641
It's actually one of Celadon's watches, am sure they'll allow for indices to be in place though, it's part of the Celestial series.
>>53938677
The dial is under Suzhou Embroidery.
>>53938598
Sauce pls
>>53938707
Fair enough, I'd prefer it to be modelled on an old 70's watch to be honest. They had some cool watches back then.
>>53938715
Late Soviet-era Komandirskie.
>>53938768
>>53938768
What the fuck is wrong with that Accutron's jewel?
>>53938767
lrn2google
>>53938840
It's absolutely filthy.
This is before I cleaned it.
>>53938868
Are you watchmaker anon?
>>53938868
>>53938884
Nope.
I'm just some guy with no formal training who likes to work on watches.
>>53938945
noice
>>53938945
bent pivot?
>>53938972
Nope, I've worked on several of the 219s and they all have that same run out. Video related is a different watch.
Keep in mind that the wheel is around 2mm across.
What is the best choice for 500$?
I hear contradictory opinions about quality of latest sarb033 watches (hour marks and hands especially) and I don't want to fall for steinhart meme.
>>53938860
Fuck that noise
>>53939039
What are you looking for specifically? Diver? Dress? Tool?
>>53939039
Citizen Grand Classic? I love mine, very high quality.
>>53939039
The $500 range is all about compromises.
You need to pick and choose the features that are important to you. What exactly are you looking for?
>>53939112
Looks like something a Gundam pilot would wear with a service dress.
>>53939039
Keep in mind, you don't need to push as close at 500 as possible, there's a lot of stuff below 500.
And it may be a lot to look at if you're new still, but if you consider vintage options, there's so much available.
>>53934520
>>53934494
Told ya last thread it's from the mid 60's.
>>53939112
where is this for 500? only getting amazon for 676
>>53939447
Ebay often, /f29/ (mine was $425 here).
>>53938827
Kek, that's like putting Pepsi in a Coke glass.
>>53930405
Why not consider the 356?
>>53940422
I think this will look better on an engineer style bracelet
>>53934520
looks Russian, what brand is the watch?
>>53941003
>what brand is the watch?
>basilisk stare
What is your ultimate one-watch watch? Let's start at 1k, 5k, 10k then unlimited budget.
No bullshit copout answers like buying a more expensive watch, selling it then buying multiple watches.
>>53934520
>"This one is apparently French made"
>Googled 'French watch movement'
>Fifth image result
>Parrenin HP 95
I'm a wizard.
>>53941237
>continue searching 'Parrenin watch'
>actually a Parrenin 87 instead
Serious question:
How do you guys wash your hands while wearing watches?
>>53941181
Throw enough money at it and you can get a bespoke watch with anything any everything you desire.
But why only have one watch? Seems like a quaint idea but boring in practice.
>>53941284
Yes. But I don't wash the watch
>>53941284
By not splashing water down the wrist like an incompetent gorilla.
>>53941284
With soap and water.
>>53941284
Normally. Haven't had a watch on leather so I don't know if I'd wash any differently.
>>53941181
Doesn't really work.
Most any watch that is appropriate with formal attire is too prissy/boring for casual wear. You can try to channel Bond but people will be rolling their eyes at you when you're not looking, and rightly so.
>>53941284
I only wash myself in young women's milk and passionate tears of pure, vestal girls.
>>53941301
Hey NineBalls! I did catch your collection's pic before the thread was killed. Thanks m8.
Some nice watches in that. I dig the Habring in particular.
Cheers!
>>53938868
thats what your mom said
>>53941301
>>53941617
Please, elaborate on the Habring. Why would anyone go for it instead for an equivalently priced Swiss alternative?
>>53943030
Well, for me, is about the passion and business model invest in the watches. I once visited Habring manufacture with a few friends and I found it to be a cool, independent wathmaker with a unique vision regarding his creations. Also, Habring is the kind of brand that will offer a far bigger punch for the same money, if you know how to understand their movements.
See, take a look at this article and you'll get me:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/habring2-sustainable-watch-making/
>>53941617
Thanks
>>53943030
Well, what's the real alternative? It's a fairly unique thing. I can't think of a watch that does all that it does, and does it in such a simple and understated way like this. It has running seconds, minutes and hours, along with chronograph seconds and minutes. It doesn't have any extra holes in the case, because it doesn't even have a single pusher, it operates the chrono via the crown. And it does it in a way that retains the advantage of modern dual-pusher chronos. No one else is doing it, even though it just makes so much sense once you use it.
And it's kind of fun to own such a limited piece, you know? It's not "limited edition," right. But consider this, my GS is limited to only 200 pieces, but it takes Habring 4 years just to make 4 watches (they make 50 a year.) And that's across all their models, not just the COS chrono. There's not many Habrings out there, only some are like this, and no one else is making a watch quite like this either.
>>53943251
>4 years just to make 4 watches
Obviously that's suppose to be "4 years just to make 200 watches."
>>53937523
> Rodina
> Casio A158W-1
> Casio F91W-1
> Casio CA53W
All I need desu familia
>>53943190
Interesting read. Usually a split second chrono costs six figures, not 6k eurobux from what I've seen.
>>53943251
Take some close up shots of your habring movement pls.
>>53943964
Not true faggot
You need a brain too
>cause you don't have one
>>53944084
It seems that you kinda of hit the controversial point among some collectors regarding Habring2.
The caliber's designs are quite creative and intelligent, but the finishing, although well done, is really simple, as it lacks of almost all kind of decoration. See pic related.
Some like this austere look, and some don't. I myself like the sober finishing and feel it goes well with their ideology, but I've heard of some buyers prefering the metal caseback in order to concel their movements. Sad.
>>53944027
There are some other extremely complex chronos out there that don't sell for more than 20k (although not as low as 6k) Zenith, JLC, GO to name a few.
>>53943251
I assumed they would have increased their production by now. Keeping the score at fifty pieces per year will eventually bankrupt them. Where did you found this info NineBalls? Is it recent?
>>53944825
If they have ramped up, they haven't updated their website. Their website they make about 1 per week, limited at up to 12 units of a single model per year.
>>53944084
>>53944766
In regards to finishing, it's not anything special. I don't have any problem with it, and I certainly don't feel any need to 'conceal' it with a solid caseback instead. But maybe that's partly because I'm so willing to show someone the inside of a watch, any watch, if they express interest in mechanical watches. Hell, I'll sketch out escapement components on a napkin if they're actually interested, and I can't hardly draw a straight line. Solid casebacks inhibit my ability to share the watch mechanisms with other people.
I could take pictures at some point.
>>53944916
I hope they simply haven't updated their website, since I'd like to have Habring for many more years and get to see further innovation in their calibers.
>>I'll sketch out escapement components on a napkin if they're actually interested
He, I do the very same thing m8.
>>53944916
>>53944969
where do you guys learn so much about watches? any good books or resources you recommend?
>>53945069
Books are really great teaching instruments, but also very expensive and not always easy to find or sometimes not updated. I do own a fairly large watch-related shelf on my bibliotheque but I keep coming to the web for greater detailed knowledge.
You shold start with other watch forums or websites. I daily visit at least a couple of the following:
watchprosite
watchyouseek
hodinkee
ablogtowatch
watchtime
revolution
underthedial
I eventually started taking watchmaker classes but only recently.
>>53945252
Others I visit quite often:
relogios e relogios
quill & pad
tiempo de relojes
le point montres
equation du temps
In case you speak french, spanish or portuguese.
Cheers!
>>53944766
I get that the habring split second chrono is much cheaper than others, but what makes this cheaper than alternatives? The movement being so small?
>>53944969
>He, I do the very same thing m8
The best part is when you walk them thru the escapement, they start to understand the components, but then you actually show it to them. When they get to see how small the pallet fork is, and the pallet jewels. It's all just so impossibly tiny.
>>53937702
How is it overrated? Honest question.
>>53939284
Thanks anon.
I knew that already, but the extra help was worth it. I'm going to tear it down and take pictures while I relubricate the watch.
>>53945252
I visit most watch of these sites but start to crave more "official" or formal materials. I looked into ebooks, but it seems that most books on watches are full of illustrations hence are mainly hardcovers or magazines which don't translate well into an ebook format.
Thanks for the help though, I'll start looking through the ones I don't already browse.
>>53938020
Disgusting. Your silly Eastern watches will never carry the same elegance that European ones do.
>>53945735
All the western ones posted ITT look fugly though. The only one that came close was the grand classic and even then they fucked up on the hands.
>>53945583
He's just being a newfag.
>>53945735
It's a Casio.
>>53941181
Easy.
Incidentally this is also a better value than most high-end Seiko watches posted here.
>>53945792
There is a surfeit of simple, elegant designs by European watchmakers. Most people tend to post watches that are in some way unusual.
>>53945841
That's a repro m8
>>53945841
>measuring value in words per mm
>>53945841
This watch looks so nice in real life.
>>53945527
One of the aspects is the cleverly design movement. Easy to make, somewhat simple to asamble, not difficult to service. Second aspect is the lack of decor in the finishing and third, affordable material and techniques. You could probably wonder why other companys bother with the last two then. The simple reason is time. Better finishing, materials and techiniques is what separates good watches from those that will survive you in pretty decent state.
>>53945539
Preaching to the core m8. I feel you bro.
>no homo
>>53945672
Ok dude, as you wish. You want the hardcore approach to watches? (pic related)
"Watchmaking" by George Daniels.
Have it all and take it.
>take it like a bitch.
Is a great -expensive- book. A learning instrument by all right. I have studied it a lot.
>>53945912
What I mean is, surely there are similar time-only 18 jewel movements for less than 4k euros? So it's the design that lends itself to ease of serviceability then?
Which version is the best Seagull 1963?
>>53936085
My nigga
>>53936085
>>53946004
Nice Submariner rep you got there.
>>53946009
>every diver is a sub rep
Nice blancpain rep.
>>53945938
Asambling and service calibers is a big expensive issue inside the industry. For example, in the case of my Lange the fact that the movement is closed with a 3/4 platine forces young watchmakers to add several hours of training in order to properly "drop" the piece without damaging any part or missign any shaft. When servicing the timekeeper, the professional watchmaker will spend more time and effort doing the same thing and costs ranks up. A chronograph is a servicing nightmare most of the times and some companys, like Moser or PP even re-design their movements to allow module construction the difficuties of servicing complex escapements.
However, as I stated there are several other expenses behind the price of a watch.
>>53945912
>core
isn't it choir
Considering picking up pic related (Damasko DK11). Thoughts?
>>53946009
Homage =/= reproduction
Simple reminder that there are elegant, beautiful designs in both west and east
Pic related, my FPJ
>>53946025
*module construction tu reduce the difficulties
>>53946035
Yep. Sorry dude. I'm kinda sleepy.
>>53945996
38mm with domed acrylic crystal.
It's a shame the panda and reverse panda dials are only available in 42mm. And this isn't about manlet wrists or big watches, the 38 genuinely looks better.
>>53946077
And my Celadon.
>>53946009
problem?
>>53946077
Looks like something an emasculated white male would wear.
>>53946077
>>53946100
double doubles tell the thruth
lawyerfag you have great taste
It is all about looks. (Bonus: It can tell your what time it is too.)
>>53946181
is that shit hovering 1cm above your wrist lmao
>>53946181
Goddam anon. That's horrible.
>It's like puking on a pile of shit.
best places to buy watches online that's legit?
>>53946100
thats a beautiful dial, does the lack of a second hand bother you?
>>53933801
What model is that?
>>53946274
Not at all. I love it as it is.
>>53946173
Thks
>>53946266
chrono24
>>53946181
>(Bonus: It can tell your what time it is too.)
Sure can. It's time to get that shit off your wrist.
>>53946100
Looks so gaudy.
>>53946413
Have a white dial one then.
>>53946420
Much better.
I have a feeling both that namefag and 9ball are the same person because they share a similar horrible taste in aesthetics.
>>53946445
It's called taste for a reason m8. I'm sure there's someone here who would call your taste shit too & vice versa.
>>53945841
Wonder should i save up for a
>black bay 36
>rolex explorer 14270
>something else
>mind you i have a bitchwrist (6")
>>53946294
It's a BM8180-03E, it comes with a really stiff canvas strap and is so much better on a nato.
>>53946467
True but their taste reminds me of those rich Arab clients that my father likes to entertain in his office.
>>53946483
oh yeah i'm sure rich arabs love small independant watchmakers who make subtle looking watches
>>53946445
Typically the only people who like overly simplistic watches are very young, very inexperienced liberal arts students.
Most people who have been into watches for a while grow to enjoy at least a bit more visual complexity.
>>53946477
>mind you i have a bitchwrist (6")
Go for the BB. The Pelagos has a huge case.
>>53946508
Ya im thinking of that one or 14270
>only got 1k saved up currently
>>53946477
Wouldn't an MM300 be a better alternative than the Pelagos?
>>53946563
But thats a 44mm and it will look huge
>>53946563
>paying $2,000 for an unregulated movement
>>53946445
We're not the same dude, c'mon.
>>53946483
>rich Arab clients that my father likes to entertain in his office
With the orifices in his body?
>>53946495
I'm 32. Also, my watch collection varies in style and purpose. A chronometer or a simple two hand should not be clogged with unnecessary elements as well as a flght instrument or sailing one should not lack useful information.
Pic related, my Overseas.
>>53946667
forgot the pic
>>53946683
And my Stratos.
>want omega speedmaster pro
>only 1 shop in my town sells it
>tourist boutique shop
>probably ridiculous markup
>>53946690
And my Reverso Wortimer Chrono
>>53946696
Buy used.
>>53946633
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f365/cosc-vs-grand-seiko-chronometer-standards-comparison-339975.html
>>53946667
>>53946683
>>53946690
>>53946700
Lovely collection. I particularly enjoy the Reverso.
I was suggesting that >>53946445 might be a young person new to the watch world.
>>53946696
Look into the second hand market. You'll get a better price, plus the Speedy is a fairly common watch so it shouldn't be hard to find one in good condition.
Just make sure about the authenticity. Remember, buy the seller, not the watch.
Best of luck m8.
>>53946728
I'm pretty sure he's referring to the fact that the MM300 is not a GS.
Actually, I'm not sure why they don't make proper divers in the GS line. All the GS divers are horrible ugly abominations.
>>53946728
Thanks m8.
Well, in my own experience, the newer they are to the watch world, the more they tend to prefer complicated looking watches like Richard Mille. It's only latwr when they learn about the difficulties behind a truly reliable chronometer that they appreciate somple watches.
Of course, this doesn't apply if they are stupid kids into
>muh minimalistc fashion
And likes shit like Apple desigs (LOL), Daniel Wellington shit, or lurk in /fa/ggot.
>>53946789
>I'm pretty sure he's referring to the fact that the MM300 is not a GS.
Oh, is it not?
I just assumed...
>>53946807
It doesn't say Grand Seiko anywhere, does it? Marinemaster is a separate line of high end divers, it includes the MM300 and most of the Tuna models.
The movement in that MM300 is an 8L35 which is an automatic movement very closely related to the 9S line of movements which are the ones used in automatic GS watches. However, the 8L is less decorated and is not regulated to GS standard and is not really certified to meet any standard besides the usual basic manufacturer accuracy specification.
>>53946049
Anyone?
>>53946888
Damasko are an acquired taste.
I respect what they do, and the watches seem to be of good quality by all accounts, but I don't like the designs at all.
I'd get a Sinn over a Damasko any day.
>>53946888
It seems the dial is entirely covered in luminant.
In the short term that could be annoying, in the long term it could complicate replacing the lume.
Still no idea as to what strap to get for it.
Should i get a mesh bracelet or beads of rice bracelet?
>>53946941
Are there any similar Sinn models you would recommend?
>>53946948
I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNK809-SEIKO-5-Military-Style-Automatic-Mens-Black-Watch-SNK809K2-Gift-/311092860114?hash=item486e9454d2
Good purchase?
I'm tired of looking like a massive poorfag with my terrorist watch.
>>53932896
>tfw my beloved Poljot Sturmanskie 3133 has just suddenly started to lose 15min every day
>tfw decide to contact poljot24.de since they are the only ones who offer cheap service for old Russian watches
>they haven't replied my email after 3 days
I don't know if I should just sell it on eBay for good money and let some other retard deal with its problem.
>>53947077
Yup.
Get a couple more straps to compliment the watch and enjoy.
>>53947128
Well shit.
I'd list it as unregulated/losing time but mention that the chronograph works and resets perfectly.
>>53947077
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SNK809_SNK809K2_Watch_p/snk809k2.htm
>>53947155
Neat, thanks.
69,39$ with shipping to my country, not bad.
I'll make an offer on eBay to see if I can get it cheaper.
>>53946961
Mesh.
>>53947363
Welp, forgot to ask where did you buy yours.
>>53947150
>I'd list it as unregulated/losing time but mention that the chronograph works and resets perfectly.
b-but that way I won't even get 150€ for it
>>53947441
Nah
Show them a couple of pretty pictures and it should easily go for 230 at least.
Otherwise don't mention anything, say it's being sold as is and it runs. Don't mention how well it runs just that it runs.
>>53947441
>>53947452
scumbags
>>53947492
>implying i do such things on the shit i sell
I state my sales as they are so i won't get fucked by eBay or paypal, he can do whatever he wants.
I bought a babby's first watch. Will I enjoy it?
>>53947535
probably. change the strap.
>>53947492
>being a moralfag
when you buy vintage on eBay you simply have to accept this kind of issues and get your watch serviced on your own. I wouldn't feel guilty for selling an unregulated watch desu.
>>53947535
This was my first mechanical, I got it back in 2007 when I was 14. It still works and looks fine. Incredibly good watch to start with m8.
Posting my collection out of boredom btw.
>>53947640
and actually tries to defend it
>>53947077
http://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-snk809k2-mens-nylon-5-military-automatic-mens-watch-snk809-best-buying.htm
55 dollars and free shipping worldwide.
Legit Seiko authorised dealer in Singapore.
>>53947682
Thanks man!
That's almost half the price of my country amazon store.
Ordering it today. Not sure if going for a brown leather strap or something more water friendly.
>>53947776
Get a dark brown lorica strap for it.
>>53947640
Is there a version of this without the fisher price tier glow in the dark minute / hour hands?
Anyone else frustrated by Grand Seiko?
>best finishing in their price ranges by a mile
>top in-house movements, Spring Drive
>complete vertical integration with manufacturing methods more akin to haute horologie manufactories
>yet, fucking awful Rolex-tier text and redundancy, aesthetically uninspiring though well-finished faces + movements
Their limited-edition, long-sold-out 130th Anniversary manual-wind dress watch is IMO the best-looking watch ever though.
>>53947915
http://www.grand-seiko.com/collection/sbgd001/
>>53947776
No probs, I actually ordered the same watch from that same site a couple days ago, will probably spend another 20bucks in a bunch of canvas nato.
About the leather, unless you dress hard, a colored nato which goes with your outfit looks better imo, and you can get like 3 straps for 15 bucks so you have multiple colors to choose from
>>53948078
I'm not really dressy, and having multiple color options sounds good.
Where are you buying the straps from?
>>53946100
I've actually tried sending a PM to Celadon via Facebook last night to consult prices with them.
>tfw no reply
Am hoping to order the cream dial with anodised blue hands.
>>53948039
>43mm
why the fuck did they make a dress watch that big
it's fucking stupid
>>53948250
Because 8 days power reserve
>>53940422
it is pretty neat but quite thick at 15.5mm
it might just look like a puck on my wrist and i really don't want that
>>53948148
Cheapestnatostraps, crown & buckle, zuludivers..
There are a lot of sites, lug with for that watch is 18mm btw.
If u use cheapestnatostraps use discount code "OMEGAFORUM" for a 15% discount I think it is
>>53939073
>>53939169
I'm looking for casual watch. I love the look of explorer. Longines conquest is fine too, but it's out if my budget. I also have bitchwrist to make my choice harder,
>>53947873
The SRP703 should be close to what you're asking.
>>53948584
Consider the SDGM001, the SARX015 or the aforementioned SRP703 if you're feeling cheap.
>>53946731
Have you ever come across a digital watch you would wear/want to own?
