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:
http://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread:
>>54694539
first for dickmaster
First for lume
>>54714160
Third for all dicks all the time vintage Rado
>>54714179
>Lists
>How do they work?
>>54714089
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>>54714242
I was first anyway.
does anyone know what strap is on this timex
im 100% sure this is an obscene and unanswerable question but trying anyway because im reasonably sure it was a tripfags watch (sieg heil iirc) and maybe someone remembers him saying what it was.
if you're not sure a reasonable guess would be ok
>>54714311
OP is always a faggot, anyway.
Sup NineBalls? Any new adition?
>>54714320
For me it looks like simple calf.
>>54714360
I'm deciding on what kind of bed I want to buy.
>>54714360
oh.
i figured it was hot shit because he bragged about it.
what do you call it when it has that metal closing instead of a buckle
>>54714399
>>54714441
Deployant clasp
>>54714479
*deployment
>>54714399
That bed suits you. In the same way as a rainbow.
>A fabulous rainbow
>>54714441
>Falling for Sieg
>As if he wasn't a full time troll
Anyway, calf straps are specially comfortable, and easy to keep, in oposition to more exotic leathers. Get one and you'll appreciate it.
That kind of buckle is called "deployant" btw. You can find lots of different models and size on ebay.
>>54714498
heisrightyouknow.jpg
>>54714479
>>54714505
>>54714498
groovy
>>54714498
Fuck off, retard
>>54714219
>mfw all I can see is dicks on waves
Third for high-quality, indistinguishable from the real deal rep.
>>54714791
fuck reps
>>54714880
I would rather pay tribute to the glorious Chinese overlords than the Mountain Jews.
First for today is the day I buy my first automatic :3
>>54715218
Congrats
>>54714791
Just buy a blue orient Ray
Only watch you will ever need.
Does anyone know a poorman version of this RGM? Or at least what the style/colour of numbering is called?
>>54715541
Kirovskie's comes close, and with a nice history to boot.
But a lot of them are repainted dials.
>>54715457
>Only watch you will ever need.
To succesfully be known as a manchild.
>>54714680
>>54714705
>spend 3k $ on a "Grand" Seiko
>can't even read the time in the dark
>>54715838
>anons don't understanding that watches can have different purposes
Several great designs don't use any kind of lume for a reason, it would clash on them.
>>54716000
>different purposes
being exposed in a museum?
it's not a patek philippe, it's a goddamn seiko you're supposed to wear it
and guess what, it's night 10 hours a day
>>54716008
Same as most Pateks, you don't slap lume on dress watches.
And the earlier image is completely out of place.
>>54715838
Just below the frame there would be two bitches riding on his dick because guess what,
Bitches love expensive shit.
A jaw-dropping article I just came across in another forum, portraiting the extraordinary and exquisite habilities of one if the greatest watchmakers alive right now.
Please enjoy anons:
http://www.watchprosite.com/page-wf.forumpost/fi-16/pi-6734198/ti-966783/s-0/t--an-overall-view-of-kari-voutilainens-collection-present-and-past/
>>54716008
>confusing a dress watch with museum attire
You pleb
>>54716177
>You pleb
my g-shock says the opposite :-)
>Dear Sir/Madam,
>Unfortunately, today we received a parcel with your watch back. I'm sorry to say this, but it was returned by the customs office, because the parcel was broken when it entered to the customs..
Russian Post strikes again.
>>54716203
buy a vostok
>>54716147
BTW, Minute Repeater Turning Bezel just killed me.
That right there, is a new grail for me.
>>54716209
What do you think it was?
>>54716213
I thought you bought a stupid chink """""smart"""""watch
>>54716221
>>54716213
sorry I had /csg/ open in another tab and got confused.
>>54716189
I'm not quite sure you understand the word opposite
>>54716203
That's cold anon. Bad luck.
>>54716221
>Russian Post
>>54715672
It's true though. It might not be the only watch you want, but it's all anyone would ever need from a watch.
>>54716210
hey l'avvocato do you ever happen to be in Rome?
I'd love to have an IRL glance at an f.p. journe
or do you know of any boutique here where I could see some?
>>54716253
Hausmann & Co. holds some F.P. Journe as it is an AD in Rome. You should stop by and ask to see the pieces.
Sounds a bit elitist but, if it's possible, wear a nice suit.
>>54716312
>Sounds a bit elitist but, if it's possible, wear a nice suit.
oh don't worry, I'm from a well off family.
>>54716334
Are you plannig to buy an F.P.Journe?
>>54716361
of course not,
my parents taught me not to waste money :-)
>>54714791
cool rolex!
oh its a fake?
lol fag
>>54716147
its a shame that these pieces aren't photographed the higher resolution they deserve
>>54714302
is that a timex weekender senpai?
>>54716443
It is a bulova accutron with a rail road dial
Where is the best place to buy leather straps from? Not the brands, online shops, where is going to molest me the softest with shipping?
>>54716460
you got well meme'd my friend :^)
First for IS IT A REEEAL ROLEX
>>54716379
You sensible spineless faggot. :^)
>>54716410
Some are. Lurk around and you may find better pics.
what is /wt/'s opinion on wearing a watch on the inside of the wrist?
i always believed this is something only females did but after seeing it in a few movies i googled it and apparently it's so you can wear a nice watch without ruining the face.
>>54716490
>without ruining the face
I work a desk job so that'd be hell for me
>>54716490
>>54716490
It's usually a military thing so they can see the dial without removing their hand from their rifle.
>>54716521
>fuck better shoot this bastard!
>OH WAIT WHAT TIME IS IT? I MUST ABSOLUTELY KNOW NOW!
>ahahaah it's time to kill some mulsims!
fuck off
>>54716334
TGV?
>>54716521
In times gone past you would wear it on the inside when on a night patrol so you would let out a glare that enemies could see
But army faggots do it all the time to show off that they are in the army, which I don't know why they would show that off in the first place
>>54714089
Recommend me a a new sailing/diving watch you faggots.
>42mm or less
>chrono
>tachy
>$300 or less
>stainless steel band
>>54716818
post a pic of your scuba gear first.
I'm fucking done with people wearing divers at a desk.
>>54716835
I live on a boat for most of the year I don't have scuba gear I only snorkel.
What's the word on citizen at9010-52e?
Are they any good? What about the navihawk, looks cool but it might be too cool.
>>54716835
>scuba gear
>not freediving to 300m in your casual clothes
In my day we called these people pussies.
>>54716389
Still better than your Seiko.
>>54716835
The only watches I've had last for me have been divers watches. I can't swim but I only buy divers because of this. They're generally just much better quality you sperglord
>>54716203
>mfw my Vostok arrived in 4 days with no problems :^)
>>54716481
>>54716481
Is it ZF or Noob version?
>>54717238
>The reason we say that such coloration is mainly decorative, especially the color red, is because many colors fade as you dive under the water and light wave frequencies stop at various levels of depth. The aBlogtoWatch team - which includes a few divers - notes that the color red disappears at about 20 feet, thus rendering it all but invisible unless you have a light with you.
>>54717247
So Pepsi bezels don't actually work?
What about orange dials?
>>54716955
>I can't swim
How is this still possible nowadays? Are you crippled? Do you live in some kind of landlocked desert shithole? Or you don't just ever live your mother's basement?
Not the other guy, I am not against people who wear divers and don't dive but this is just cringey.
>>54717273
they work for repelling pussy
>>54717285
maybe he's black or lives in ohio
>>54717273
its too orangey
>>54717286
no
>>54717310
>literally a bartender's watch
>>54717285
I grew up in Mexico city and was only able to move to America on a student t visa to Tx Tech in the late 90s. We were very poor and I didn't see the ocean until I was 21. I have a masters in ie and I did my thesis on stochastic analysis however. I just never learned how to swim, it never really mattered.
>>54717337
Juan, you have to go back
>>54716968
Am I supposed to be impressed?
>>54717373
>cheap Russian crap
Am I supposed to be impressed?
>>54717373
No but you're supposed to be butt hurt. Good job.
>>54717329
>not even trying to properly shitpost anymore
Can Heuer be ever cured from the tapeworm that is TAG?
>>54715610
>>54715610
I don't know why I like this piece of shit so much.
I think I'm going to go buy one tomorrow just to scratch the itch.
>>54717981
you tell 'em
Is it really worth paying 40 more dollars for atomic time keeping and solar charging? I mean I can always just set the dw5600 to time.gov
>>54717986
It is surprisingly successful among the ladies
>wow anon has a luxury Casio!
Seriously, I heard that twice.
To the guy asking how much his ugly ass chink watch was worth in the last thread:
I would laugh in your face if you smugly told me you spent $500 on it.
In fact, I would laugh in your face if you told me you spent more than $30 on it.
i went to a watch convention thing last sunday.
i came really close to buying an oysterquartz. i basically chickened out bcuz it had no box/papers.
im thinking maybe i need to wait a little since i've only been doing this for about a year or so.
what does /wt/ think about the ''starting off the watch hobby with low/midtier watches'' meme?
am i memeing myself out of a nice watch?
>>54718374
there is no start
there is no end
just budget
>>54718374
Just get what you want. Know enough to avoid dogshit. That's about it.
>>54718374
Most people start on the low or mid end anyhow. But it's true to some degree that some of the higher up watches are much more unique, and or have far better finishing. You can easily find mid end watches that are far superior to some of the upmarked "high" end watches.
I'm already deep on the poorfag section, and since the army here doesn't pay much at all i can't really afford anything on the higher end.
>>54718402
>>54718606
>>54718629
i guess you are right, im still kinda afraid ppl will call it gaudy though.
either way i'll see off of it for now, its a lotta money anyway.
sidenote still waiting for watches in the mail
>>54718709
Maybe besides the polished 090 you can't really call them gaudy.
Simple and robust watches aren't a bad thing to have.
>>54718734
i meant the oysterquartz. i've heard people say it looks gaudy to wear higher end watches at yung age, and seeing its rolex and normies fawn over that shit idk what kind of impression it gives and whatnot.
>>54718813
Nothing wrong with the Oysterquartz.
As long as it isn't a gaudy two tone, that shit is only wearable if you're 50+
>>54715541
>Or at least what the style/colour of numbering is called?
Corps of engineers
>>54716147
Those are amazing.
I buy finnish knives for the attention to detail and quality of material and workmanship
I can only begin to imagine how amazing these watches are.
Any idea on price? I guess these are up in the 2-300k price range
>>54716541
Not that anon but it really is a military thing, they do it with watches so they don't have to twist the arm and lift it up to glance at the time whilst doing other things like looking forwards or. .. flying and shit
>>54719133
I was joking man.
My father has been 40 years in our country air force and wears his watch upside down like that.
>>54719146
Well... um i dunno. ....
Fuck you i guess.
>>54719201
Jesus fuckballs get out
>>54719201
horrid
>>54719201
I too always wanted a sewer as a watch
>>54719201
Not s3xy enough
Pebble 2 announced.
>still more than $100 for a disposable
Got myself a Hamilton X-Wind Chrono as a graduation gift. Since I commissioned in the Navy and I'm heading to flight school, I figured I'd get myself a nice gift as a reward for actually reaching my dreams.
Its a pretty neat watch. A bit thicker than I expected, but pretty comfy.
>>54720224
how can you stand all that stuff going on on your dial?
>>54720245
Because it all serves a purpose. The one on the left changes the date and time, the other two on the right are used for stop/starting a timer and making splits.
>>54720224
Good job, though most of your fellow aviators will be wearing G-Shocks.
>>54720278
that would be the bezel.
I was talking about the dial (the black circle thing :) )
it's very cluttered.
still, looks better than a stupid rolex
Does any recognize this watch? I can't read it.
Another picture of the front this time, I can figure out the maker
>>54720293
Oh its for measuring cross wind. The very outside ring is for knots (so 18 would be 180 knots, 30 is 300 knots, etc), and the inside ring is for wind speed and direction (ie 15mph, bearing 70 degrees).
>>54715218
>seiko 5
>crown at three o'clock
fucking rare!
>>54720306
>>54720326
Seems to be cheap fashion watch with a jap designed quartz movement.
Not worth much.
>>54720972
I bought it for 20, I know it's cheap, it's just I want to know who makes it so I can call the jeweler and tel them to fix the battery
>>54721013
It's probably worth sub-10 bucks.
You don't need to know who makes it, just what kind of movement it has in it.
Easier to just hop to the jeweler and ask him to swap it with the correct battery type.
>>54714399
This bed seems more adequate for you Ninefag :^)
Now get back to posting watches and fapping to my nudes.
>>54721060
Alright, thanks, I'm still curious what the retail value happens to be. So I still want to know the make and model
>>54721093
Retail value is pretty much as much as a fool is willing to pay for it.
Actual value is 10$~
Usually the maker is a no-history/noname chink company and the model isn't very clearly stated.
Is the Seiko Sports 5 (snzf17k1) considered pleb tier?
>>54716000
Why would a lume clash? Also you could put a tritium tube underneath each hand and wee the hands as shadows over an illuminated face.
I cannot see why a fully lumed face would be ugly. You just need to select the colouring scheme so it doesn't look like a juke box hit by lightening.
Welp just failed my Orgo final
Hold me ;.;
>>54721560
What the hell are you doing. Also, how does the final get posted that fast? I don't see final marks until weeks after.
I got it!
This thing looks so much better in person
Doesn't feel look/cheap at all
>>54716818
>>54716934
Help??
Advice???
My old ass sunto is getting old as fuck. Help me out here guys.
>>54721887
That's pretty nice actually. What's the model number? Did it come with a bracelet?
>>54721887
go away poorfag
>>54721013
Or just pop the back off and change the fucking battery yourself.
>>54721280
It looks like a pretty nice watch, you might want to get a strap code bracelet for it.
I know someone who has one with a super oyster and he seems to like it enough.
>>54714089
Anyone here who has experience with Solarri watches?
>>54721998
Looks like chink garbage.
>>54721888
Not like you're going to use any of those features.
Get the new Seiko turtle and enjoy.
Better light pic
I decided to treat myself today. What do the watch people think?
>>54721998
>>54722026
Ironically, it's an American watch with a Swiss Quartz movement.
>>54722041
Español?
>>54721280
The
>5
>sports
>100 m water resist
ruin it for me, otherwise it looks fine imo.
>>54722035
I actually need the tachymeter. helps when I'm pulling on coast or measuring distances in the middle of the ocean.
Is there a cheaper alternative to this??
>>54721560
>Orgo final
what is this
also shitty watch photography kek
>>54722059
In other words Chinese-made externals and the cheapest 6x8 Swiss quartz movement you can find, assembled in America.
>>54722123
The brushing looks awful on that..So untidy..Why can't they just be normal and have it be unidirectional?
>>54722148
So yeh. It's pretty much a trump watch at that point.
>>54721855
Conseratively calculated my grade.
My professor is a cock sucker and I'm basically used to his bullshit grading system by now.
If I get less than a C in this class I'll live stream my suicide while I wear my Casios.
also I'm trying to get into pharm school if thats what you mean,
>>54722188
Only fags use that pencil.
Rotring 6hunnas or standard pentel graphgears 1000. None of this feminine retractable tips bullshit.
>>54722221
It's a very nice pencil anon
I'm not paying 60 bucks for a rotring. Also I like to only use 1 pencil/pen and I keep them in my pocket, so a retractable tip is handy for me.
>>54722123
Not much within that budget that has these features and can also survive long exposure to water, salt and humidity.
Something's gotta go.
Also the brushing looks sloppier than on my 3133.
>>54722221
>so close
Didn't he post a Pentel 1000 or am i missing something here?
>>54722277
senpai what is an orgo final
>>54722221
You need some serius help if you're getting this autismal over a fucking pencil.
>>54722079
Italian
>>54722338
The final exam for my organic chemistry 2 class.
My anus is still sore.
>tfw when i feel like I don't deserve anything nice if I get bad grades in school
>wont be buying cool watches and meming them on /wt/ all summer like I wanted to
There is literally not a single reason for me to stay alive right now
>>54722389
If you're idea of a cool summer is buying watches and posting them here there wasn't any reason to begin with.
>>54722389
Shouldn't have been shitposting and wasting your damn time. Take the class again.
gf gave me a watch as a present. I broke it when I got home by accident
what do?? Should I just tape the thing together and hope she never notices?
>>54722389
too bad anon :/
its okay to fail as long as you did your best, no reason to spend your entire summer noir style for failing a class, try again and try harder next time.
>>54722650
kek, post watch
>>54722650
Just stick to 2d
>>54722650
If the watch broke it was probably not worth much anyway, tell her that.
>>54722158
Because much heritage.
Actual vintage tonneau cased Speedmasters all had that brushing pattern.
>>54722876
*Muh
Fucking autocorrect.
Baby anon want tudor black bay in red with vintage leather strap!
>>54722650
What watch, and broke in what way?
>>54721089
Too small.
http://www.amazon.com/Timex-TW2P715009J-Weekender-Collection-Stainless/dp/B00YTY8MQW/ref=lp_13295321011_1_13?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1464115322&sr=1-13&nodeID=13295321011
Is the weekender chrono loud as fuck too?
Unless you own one of these, you are trailer trash.
>>54723171
Everyone here is trailer trash.
>>54723037
That looks like Deep Space Nine.
>>54718374
Yeah, but the truly enlightened know that there is diminishing returns the further you go over $500
>>54723237
shit it does, DS9 best star trek btw
>>54723258
what a fool will give for it :^)
>digifags will never die
>>54723654
Every single one will, eventually.
Hey goys
I found some old czechoslovak mech watch at my grandparents house: a '60 PRIM watch with their own cal. 66. I would like to restore it a bit since the crystal is fugged and it is missing a strap.
Any idea where I might get a replacement crystal?
There is also one part loosely thrown into the case and rattling, what might it be?
>>54723855
The movement
>>54723855
And the rattling piece, it can be seen in the movement picture in the top part of the case
>>54723855
>>54723883
These old CSSR watches are neat, usually some the movements are copies or partial copies of Swiss movements. Same as all the older commie watches, simple and robust.
As far as the crystal, i don't think you can find exactly the same model. Perhaps a generic acrylic crystal will fit or you could find another case with a completely crystal.
>>54723917
That's one of the two parts that held the movement in place, the second image has a small tongue at almost 12o'clock on the movement that should be same part.
Retaining mechanism seems specific to this case, guess that might explain why there aren't any retaining screws but there are still holes for them.
I just got my 1st automatic watch today, but I cant find any information on what movement is uses (or its specs).
Even so, I'm quite pleased with it for now.
>>54724067
I was sure it was one of these Winner chinkshit watches from the thumbnail.
Sure as hell looks as cluttered and ugly as one.
>>54724067
beautiful
is that a goddamn tourbillion
>>54723917
this might be a bit over the top but you can find these exact models for not too much on ebay, maybe buy one as a donor for all the stuff you need?
>>54724067
>MADE IN FRANCE
kek, what
>>54724136
i do think so :^)
>>54723855
If it's acrylic, you could try a bit of polywatch and see how far you get?
>>54724177
There is a fucking crack in the crystal.
My father just bought 50 dead stock Poljot watches in a trip to Russia. I hope to get it by next week.
>>54724067
Why do people do this?
How about you inform yourself BEFORE buying crap?
>>54723855
EBay
>>54724215
well...they're morons, basically.
>>54724067
Great purchase anon :^)
>>54724067
Looks like a made in China watch. Chinese movement almost guaranteed.
>>54724200
Tis but a flesh wound
>>54724067
Holy shit son, is that a fucking Hector H watch?
It says here its worth ten thousand dolarilos.
How? just click this link.
http://www.1001-montres.fr/bracelets-montre/898-bracelet-de-montre-hector-h-automatique.html
>>54724254
Maybe if you'd cut off all 4 lug ends.
>>54723654
Funny how a 10-20 bucks digital is more accurate than most mechanical watches posted here.
The assblast is real.
>>54724314
>>Bracelet
Googled it and did not even look at the page.
Duurrrrrrrr Durrrrrr
>>54724365
>buying mechanical watches for accuracy
Who's the retard?
>>54724421
>Not caring about accuracy when buying a watch
You aparently.
>>54724448
>not being able to understand what you read
>>54724467
If you don't care about accuracy on a watch you're a retard, I can't write it on simpler way.
Maybe you should migrate to /fa/.
>>54724314
>>Its not expensive, must be crap.
>>54724501
Let me correct it.
>If it is not on the meme list aproved by a bunch of sperglords, then is shit
>>54724467
Ok. Dude. Seriously, that is some hard ass backpeddling right there.
Let me chime in and ramble on.
Should your aspergers be so intense that you need a watch accurate down to the millisecond, then sure, go digital, be happy.
Mechanical watches, while there will always be inherent inaccuracies due to the limitations of the movement, it's a small if non existent nuisance in the end, just once a month, if that, set it back/forward a few minutes to whatever your computer reads out as.
I like mechanical watches because I enjoy the shear genius engineering that goes in to them to function.
That and by god are digital watches ugly as fucking sin.
Each to their own.
>>54724498
>not being able to understand what you read
I can keep going.
>>54724519
What does that have to do with anything?
>>54724543
Replied to the wrong comment.
Meant for (>>54724519) to be for (>>54724421)
>>54724246
Of course, for the price I did not expect anything else.
The watch is an automatic movement that can also be wound manually.
Any one has their terrorist watch with NATO straps? What size is it?
>>54715610
>>54717986
The day lettering is perfect.
This is a shit picture but can anyone identify what watch Sebastian Maniscalco is wearing?
This is from "Aren't you Embarrassed?" on Netflix
>>54724778
desu, shouldve gone commie or seiko 5 senpai
now you have a watch with ugly complications and a weird dial
>>54724974
From the styling, I'm going to guess it's a Chrono from some French Independent or another. They all seem to follow the similar style of white textured dial, thick case, and romans.
>>54724979
That's the next watch on my list.
>>54724904
18mm straps work fine, i tried squeezing it into a 20mm and it more or less working.
A black perlon fits it very well though.
>>54725009
I didn't notice if it's Roman numerals or not, but it only has two complications and the case is pretty thick, definitely thicker than 14mm I'd say, if that helps.
>>54716521
It became a poser thing at some point or another.
First rule of airborne: let everyone know you're airborne.
Do aftermarket bezels for the Vostok Amphibia work better than the originals?
Mine works, but it's hard to rotate and feels like it's grinding.
>>54716521
>Not being /k/ and wearing your wrist fedora on the inside of your arm while you fondle your raifu
>>54725029
Thanks. Ordering 7 watches nao.
I lost my childhood F-91W some half a decade ago.
>>54725241
I lost it mine somewhere but i still have no clue as to when and how. Luckily they are easily replaceable. Didn't care to much to it as it was a "for shits and giggles" purchase that was fun to fuck around with.
Which 7 watches though? You're not the fucking street shitter that's squatting here aren't you?
>>54725321
>You're not the fucking street shitter that's squatting here aren't you?
No, I just like changing NATO straps everyday and F-91W is cheap enough to cover the week.
I have 1 no brand heirloom occasional watch. I have 3 weekenders for my nursing job.
>tfw no power reserve indicator
>tfw you live in constant fear of your watch stopping
I didn't ask for this
>>54724974
Here is another picture. Looks like it has a date window on the bottom.
>>54725490
1 turn every hour
>>54725531
It's self winding!
>>54725481
Alright.
Kudos on the nursing job, can be a real pain depending on where.
>>54725490
>tfw when all your watches, including the automatics, can handwind.
Don't know if the 6206 cal can do that, but we'll see.
>>54725582
fun fact, i have been into watches for about a year now. [spoiler] and ive only just now ordered my first automatic [spoiler]
>>54725650
Guessing it's a SNK809. (Or a Seiko 5)
>>54725582
Hospice. I take care of dying old people. The weekender really is spooky loud in the facility's quiet hallway.
>>54725695
What kind of nurse are you? LPN?
>>54725663
nop, vintage 960 case amphibia
its pic related, looks like a piece of work, and probably will be :3
>>54725695
Meh.
A good friend of my mom did that for a couple of years before transferring somewhere else. She said it was okay until some people were off their meds for too long.
>>54725715
Counting that the date is stuck, bezel is damaged, and i can see hints of dial paint cracking there i hope you paid less than 40 for it.
>>54725762
60 bucks shipped kek
i did buy it as a project tho
>>54725710
RN graduate from Philippines but something changed with requirements so I took CNA and HHA classes. Might be challenging LVN later this year,
>>54725762
Hospice was my personal choice. I got obsessed with taking care of the dying since my sister's death some years ago. She died alone... she kept her illness pretty much to herself
>>54725820
Well, it's not like parts aren't readily available. Plain parts or complete movements are cheap. (But likely without the SU stamp).
I'm guessing the calendar cam spring might be gone, but don't remove the older date disc with the SU font. Those aren't available anymore.
>>54720224
>Since I commissioned in the Navy and I'm heading to flight school
Must be nice Chad!
>>54725947
we'll see what the movement looks like when it gets here, im also wondering what the bezel is made of and wether i can polish it or something.
btw the dial cracking is called a ''tropical dial'' in the vintage world. it adds character :^)
>>54726045
I know how that works famalam.
But i paid 20$ for mine. Though with my luck, not only being a pristine movement, but also having the AM cover that's worth more than what i paid for it on it's own.
>>54726163
The lume on that one has really aged well
>>54726222
Aged to the point it doesn't work.
I did catch another lucky break though, a small piece of the lume fell from under one the hands and instead of being dragged on the dial was somehow stuck on the crystal above the 1o'clock index. (pic related)
5 minute job to remove and reassemble.
>>54726309
As long as it looks nice desu, if you'd want/need lume to work you'd get some seiko diver.
As for the 960 case, wat do with it strap wise?
>>54726353
I've had quite a lot of various divers here that i've sold, Ray, SKX, NY0040 i jewed some swampchink on.
Got a 2nd gen pre-prospex Monster en-route for that role.
Strapwise, either order that special leather strap that Meranom got for the 960 case or get some 18mm t-bars and whatever 18mm strap you like and prepare for some cutting.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Gucci-Type-Watch-Screw-Lugs-T-Bars-Silver-Tone-Length-18MM-Thickness-1-3MM-/141998405591?hash=item210fc3b7d7:g:3FYAAOSwt7pXN4~2
I'm feeling nice today.
>>54726482
Will look into the meranom strap, but if anything ill just turn some of those T-bars myself, maybe play around with the look of the end screws or something.
Anyways glad you are feeling nice :3
>>54719075
>Any idea on price? I guess these are up in the 2-300k price range
Cheapest watches made by Voutilainen are in the 100k ballpark.
>>54726045
>im also wondering what the bezel is made of and wether i can polish it or something.
Chromed brass and acrylic insert
>btw the dial cracking is called a ''tropical dial'' in the vintage world. it adds character :^)
No, that's just some scam for Rolex resellers to arbitrary add value to their watch
>>54726353
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/diy-solid-link-bracelet-960-neptune-case-933059.html
>>54724519
>Should your aspergers be so intense that you need a watch accurate down to the millisecond, then sure, go digital, be happy.
>aspergers
A watch is a tool, it tells time. I really don't understand this mentality, why would some one intentionally pay more for less accurate watch? That's like paying more for a dull and weak knife because "it's pretty".
>>>/fa/
