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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.

Required viewing for newbies:
http://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ

Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE

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>>54757794
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First for hurr durr muh smertwutsh retard tier smart watches.
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why has this watch become a meme in recent years and coveted apart from the price tag, i find the styling repulsive.
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I like this watch. Someone I know would sell it to me for $3500.

Is it a fair price?

Can someone tell me if its a quality movement?
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>>54792700

also i didn't know omega does not sell watches on their site.

where do people usually purchase omegas? i wanted to compare the prices
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>>54792278
Different strokes, etc. For that price I'd rather get a chronometre bleu, but the bracelet on the AP looks great imo.
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>>54792725

Is this legit?

http://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/omega/mens-omega/speedmaster-/speedmaster-professional-42mm-moonphase-moon-38765031-11755
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Is there a watch like this that's affordable?

It's on eBay for $1.34. I have no large budget.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/wristwatch/281776677980

I just want something cheap and quartz like a beater. Is there anything smaller than 38cms?
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>>54793034
I can stretch my budget to $100. I expect it to get scratched often.
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if okc wins this game im treating myself to a new watch
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Yo, where are all the G-Shock brothers at? DW-5600E representing, the last digital you'll ever need.
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I dropped my seiko 5 with the 7s26c a week or two ago on its face onto wooden flooring. The winding rotor had seemed to be detached and scraping against the case and some anon suggested I tighten the rotor screw.

https://rbt.asia/g/thread/54449755#p54462549

I got a case tool today and tightened the screw, but it doesn't wind. When I squeeze air at the balance wheel, it moves, advancing the seconds hand, but when using the rotor it does do anything.

This was my first automatic I ever bought.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What's a good budget mechanical watch?
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>>54793236
>seiko 5

buy a new one mate.
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>>54793221
I actually never wear this anymore.
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>>54793286
please no
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>>54793236
Servicing it is probably going to cost more than a new one. So like >>54793286 says, better to buy a new one. Unless it's some uncommon model or has some sentimental value or something.
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What do you guys think about the pebble watches? Specifically the pebble time 2 and the pebble round.
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>>54793221
>>54793306
Yeah, because after that you'll go for an analog to stop the laughing and mocking.
>digital=shit
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>>54793641
Actually I just prefer analog in terms of readability during quick glances. Nothing wrong with digital unless you're trying to push it as a meme.
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>>54793641
Actually, I'm going to keep wearing the Casio long into the future. Hopefully knowing this will drive you into a rage and hatred that is so obsessive and intense, it'll consume you and you'll end up committing suicide to find release, thus making the world a better place.

Also, enjoy watching this G-Shock tough test video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_KCjT_TCUI
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>>54793127
fuck
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Taking over my gramp's Seiko 6M25-7020, any strap suggestions?
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Ever since smartphone became required carry item I never wear watch anymore. As you can see the time is 12:45. Also, accessories are not really my thing.
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Is it wrong that I think the watch in OP's pic is really cool looking?
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>>54794910

Wear it in good health, my friend.
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im interested in getting a watch with an exhibition caseback, handwind, clean dial, not too massive

i remember these panerai "homages" used to be all the rage on wus a while back and then sort of disappeared. they usually have marina militare on the dial.

probably a long shot since these don't seem like /wt/'s style but anyone know anything about these? some questions:

- do these have any sort of water resistance? i've seen people say no because it isn't indicated on the watch or seller, but others have said they are water resistant to 100m.
- what kind of movement is usually employed in these? are they decent or shitgarbage
- any recommended place to buy? crawl around on ebay or what
- any general advice on these
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>>54795393
>- any general advice on these
Don't buy one, Panerai is the ultimate in dogshit the only thing worse is a shitty chink copy of one
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>>54793221
>>54793306
>>54793641
>>54793920
>>54794400
>>54794910
>Digital vs Analog

http://itotd.com/articles/297/revenge-of-the-analog-clock/
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>>54792731
Im not sure but i think this kind of royal oak is much more expensive than a chronometre bleu. Its a vintage model without the ugly font and ap logo at 12
That said, its still a fuckload of money either way kek
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>>54793380
>>54793286
Guess I'll keep it around to learn from or sell it.

Is there guide to fixing the 7s26? Think I remember seeing some aussie one.
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Why are smartwatches so useless holy fuck
reasons to buy a smart watch:
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>>54793221
Hi fellow G-Shocker.
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What's the thoughts on the Chris Ward C60 Trident Pro 600?

It seems like a very nice watch for the price.
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>>54796790
That textured dial looks like shit, and those hands belong on a more dressey watch.
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>>54796790

The face is disgusting. There are better Rolex homages
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I supported this kickstarter project thing where the face syncs with google calendar and shows upcoming events shaded in on the watch. there are a few settings you can mess with, but that's the gist of the feature.

I'm really sick of smartwatches trying to "be more than they are" - kludgy, ugly boxish designs, really poor implementations of functions that i don't care that much about in the first place (sending someone my heart beat is an extremely salient example, but 90% of the time when i read a message i want to respond to it anyway, and at least half of the time i'd rather say more than *thumbs up*, so i need a screen larger than a watch face).

anyway, i digress. i like the idea of smart watches that are just that; watches (that happen to be "smart"). a watch that highlights your upcoming appointments is closer to that ideal (for me) than a watch that tries to be a dozen other things haplessly.
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I got a brand new HMT Janta :3
Yours truly Aditya is very happy today.
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>>54797208
>mfw he fell for the smartwatch meme
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All 3 of my HMT mechanicals only the jubilee in between has a repaired dial the othe two Janta and vijay are both brand new.
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>>54797277
>>54797381
Good stuff, hope you're enjoying them!

I have a Janata on the way as well.
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>>54797319
i was pretty bearish about smartwatches in my post. did you just read the word and instinctively respond?
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>>54795482
I find it pretty dumb to argue that it's neat to rob my focus and make me do additional calculations to read the time. For educational purposes? Sure it has its place.

But in everyday use, even if it takes only half a second, it's still time and energy wasted.
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>>54793221
>>54793306
>>54796729

reporting in.
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>>54797493
are you an Indian too?
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>>54795393
>>54795460
Panerais make really good fakes though, very easy to copy designs and until very recently they used bogstandard movements like the 6497 with engraved bridges.

A chinese panerai 127 with the correct incabloc is basically the same as genuine.

Fakes are technically waterproof but it depends on the quality control (non existent) of the chinese factory that made it. There are plenty of watchsmiths who'll take the movement out and test it for you.

They'll tell you the movement that comes in the watch, it's a coinflip, but usually 6497 handwind is good, 7750 auto is flakey, at least for panerais.

Avoid the ebay sellers and look for replica forums that review and compare them.
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Also wanted to post this , loads of people have done it before but hey I did it too, far far far more comfortable than the stock resin PoS.
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>>54797740
thank you very much for the information

i will almost certainly go for the handwind, it's just hard for me to find out what movement they're putting into the pieces. the 6497 handwind you say is good, the 6497 is an eta/unitas movement right? so they should probably all be using a sea-gull st36? is there any other 6497 widely used in these apart from the st36?

as for sellers i found a thread on WUS for reputable sellers which entailed basically 5:

jacksontse
manbushijie
parniswatch
dajiwatch
getat (who apparantly take eons to ship the pieces, i will most likely not use that one)

again a long shot here but does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the reputations of these companies?

wus banned discussion of these pieces at the behest of panerai, so it's hard for me to just look there as i normally would
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I am also looking to buy one of these two Casio.
AE1200WH or AE1300WH

I know I'll get them both eventually but atm only got money for one.
Appreciate it if anyone here would help me pick which i should get first.
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Will this watch have the same locking bracelet as in the pic I googled? I already messaged the seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A159W-Casio-Digital-Mens-Watch-/222124146648
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>>54797973
you know about the case being just chrome painted resin though? you could change the bracelet but you can't change the case.
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>>54798000
Yes, I do know about it. I also messaged them if it's marked with Japan markings on it.
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>>54797148
>Rolex homage
Not all divers are Rolex homages, I'd say it's closer to a Seamaster homage if anything.
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I have a strange request. I work in a biohazard filled environment and I need a dependable, easy to disinfect watch that can take an ass kicking. Also, I'd like it to be under 40$ as I have trouble putting much money into something I KNOW is going to be put through its courses. Also, digital please.

If you have any recommendations I'd be really grateful. Thanks, guys.
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>>54797942
Different anon chiming in.

The issue with both them and the real ones is that if you got bitchwrists they ain't gonna fit. Measure your wrist circumference first.

Second, reputable sellers will help, but it will still be a hit or miss. Either it's a decent copy, decent that works like shit and gains 5minutes per day or completely shit. 6497 is made to be bullet proof, so even with shit chink QC they usually survive well.

>>54798312
Under 40$ whatever you're going to find is going to be cheap plastic and resin that will break easily.

Cheapest 5600 Gshock is around ~60$ and will do the trick, otherwise Komadirskie's or used Amphibia's will also survive well.
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>>54798337

That's totally doable for the price range. I'll take a look at some Casio g watches. Thanks for the advice.
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>>54798337
>>54798359

you can get a dw5600 on amazon for around 40 dollars if you get free shipping

get an amazon prime free trial, buy a few things for the house to qualify for free shipping, or create a new email address and register a new account with amazon to get a free trial if you've already used up your trial in the past
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>>54794910
Your flip phone couldn't tell time? Phones back then had a much better battery life.
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>>54798337
What are you talking about? Most DW5600's go for around $40.
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>>54798469
Or he is too young to have used a flip/dumbphone.

>>54798496
Only if you're from burgerland and you order from Amazon.

Cheapest internationally is about 55$, shipping included.
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>Want to buy a watch
>Every watch looks like a meme
>Once that don't look too bland

Kill me.
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>>54793221
No need to relive high school, anon.
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I know my Sistem 51 is not the best but at least it's built without the use of slave labour
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What y'all think about any taghuer?
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>>54798619
Counting that slave labor still made and operated those machines?

Let alone the fact the movement inside of that makes the 5$ Soki's look good.

>>54798625
dogshit
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>>54798625

Quite tacky, get a Glycine instead
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>>54797942
manbush is a good seller.
Other than the cool movement they get boring though; fast.
I gave my MM to my dad because he thought the handwinding was nostalgic and he liked how plain and visible the dial is.
I will say that the movement was accurate as fuck though. It gained a second during the day and lost it at night dial up. It would gain a minute every 2 weeks ish. Excellent for the price.
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>>54798665
>>54798625
Oh no thanks I'm good. I was just validating my opinion making sure I wasn't the only one who didn't like them
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>>54798649

It's Swiss made dude, blue collar workers have quite a good life here
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How'd I do?
I'll order the Lad Weather and the Pulsar after my entrance exam, to motivate me or something
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>>54798702
Not sure which one you meant.

But Tag just has shit quality for the price and tacky uninspired designs (minus homages to older Heuer models). Let alone their fiasco with the 1887 caliber.

Sistem51 are "Swiss Designed" and made in either China or another SEA country, definitely not Swiss made.
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>>54798711
oops
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>>54798730

http://www.watch-insider.com/reportages/exclusive-an-inside-view-of-the-eta-high-tech-swatch-sistem51-production-in-boncourt-in-the-swiss-jura/

You're wrong. Once again la Suisse demonstrates to be the greatest country on earth, not outsourcing jobs.
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>>54796790

The name. ...
Why do that?
It just looks like they started writing, went "oh that won't fit, i will just drop the 'is' and.... perfect !"
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>>54798795
>http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-inside-the-swatch-sistem51-eta-c10111/
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>>54797208
Sounds like a good idea, how well is it implemented though?
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>>54797381
Where to buy hmt now they are closing down?
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>>54798820

I got lucky, mine is losing only 1 second per day. Anyway I'm proud to support our companies, a watch made in China or Germany will never touch my wrist.
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How long does it take for an entry level automatic to stop/need servicing ? How much does full repairs cost in average ?
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>>54798868

10 years minimum
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>>54798854
Nice to know that they are Swiss made.

But they are still complete shit.

>>54798868
It all depends on the watch.

Ideally every 5~8 years a service would be good, but some could last 10~15 years.

Vostoks are known to work through for 30 years with ease.
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>>54798896

I know buddy, but they plastic watches, nobody expect them to be Patek-Philippe tier
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>>54798868

https://youtu.be/GoF4G_mKi-Q
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>>54799010
Plastic casing doesn't have much to do with it. The movement is pathetic and the extra sprinkle of bullshit from Swatch on top doesn't help.


If it was a 20$ watch it would have been a different story, but you're paying 100~120$ for a watch that's inferior to a 60$ Amphibia or even the 30$ Komandirskie.
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>>54799082

Lidl workers earns 4100 dollars per month here, what do you expect? Of course Swiss made stuff is way more expensive
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>>54797961
What kind of question is this? Get the one that looks the best to you
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>>54799118
Irrelevant, you're still paying more for an inferior product.
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>>54798896
>Nice to know that they are Swiss made.
Swiss made in itself doesn't mean a god damn thing. It never has.
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>>54799365
pic related
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>>54799394
>>54799365
He's been kinda shoving the whole "local products, so let's support them" part.

I know that it doesn't mean shit, especially on these chink made and Swiss boxed Invictas.
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>>54798811
The company name is actually Christopher Ward, Chr. is am accepted way to write it in company names. William is often displayed as Wm. Also.
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>>54796811
The C60 Vintage does away with the textured dial so I might go for that. £660 seems like a good price for the watch, especially with the 5 year warranty.

I would actually consider the COSC chronometer version with an in house movement, it's got a 120 hour power reserve. But it only has the textured dial.
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>>54793221
Analog-Digital masterrace reporting in.
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Dat Time Factors nato strap quality, dope
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>>54800268
because it looks nice?
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anything to be had for 50 bong quid that doesn't involves ordering from outside the uk?
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>>54800484
Either Amazon uk or your local fleamarket.
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>>54799776
Looks filthy, you find it in a landfill?
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>>54800484
Amazon is good. Decent number of Seiko and Citizen watches for around that price.
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All the good speedy homages
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>>54797277
Rip hmt :(
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>>54800670
except the speedy ofc. Second from right is closest imo, fossil ch2921, not available sadly
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>>54800684
The Bulova isn't a Speedy homage, the Casio isn't either.
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>>54800670
Just because a chronograph has a steel case and a black dial does not make it a speedmaster homage, the Bulova and Casio look nothing like one.
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>>54797973
A question to anyone that owns or knows this watch. Casio A159W.

If it has green light. Is it fake?
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>>54800697
Well the bulova and casio is inspired to say the least.
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>tfw no one answered me


Whats the best place to purchase a Speedmaster other than directly from Omega?

Is the grey market trustworthy at all?
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>>54800827
At your local vintage watch dealer.

Higher prices but still cheaper than new.
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Daily Casio shill incoming
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>>54800793
Watchspree is a bit shady but they dont sell fakes. My main problem with him is that they dont say how many of the same item they have in stock, they simply put one up for sale and try to sell it as quick as possible claiming 'its the last one in stock'
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>>54800902
Okay thanks.

I stumbled upon this picture in my old hard drive.
I think it looks cool.
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And this too.
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What do you guys think: keep the omega, or sell the omega and get the Davosa homage and mod an acrylic glass for a vintage look? Honestly Im quite disinterested in watches nowadays, I dont even use them to tell time anymore... Or option 3 commit sudoku and wear no watch.
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>>54800842

But I want one of the newer models, not vintage
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>>54800827
Im not trying to sound like an edgy faggot but how many of those medals where earned behind a desk? It wasn't til he was 50 that he saw active service.
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>>54801249
i meant combat not active.
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>>54801249

Eisenhower sat behind a desk most of his life writing strategy and being taken cared for by others.

So much so that he forgot how to do things like operate a phone or drive a car.

There is merit in leadership.
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>>54801330
I googled "eisenhower medals" and got this as the second photo. gave me chills.
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Is it possible to open up this case without special tools? If yes, how?
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>>54801499
Google it. You can use scissors but risk scratching the back.

Or you use a rubber object as friction to turn it. There are plenty if YouTube videos
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>>54801499
You need to unscrew the outer compression ring.

Either >>54801536 or remove the strap, find a way to very securely grab it and use a screwdriver.
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>>54792278
Because it looks great?
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thinking of getting something like this

https://shop.komono.com/products/winston-royale-black

thoughts?
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I've just won this Raketa Kopernik on an eBay auction for 37€ shipped. Does /wt/ like it? Any strap suggestions btw?
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>>54802673
No it does not.
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>>54802782
That's a decent price for one.

Get a good black leather strap for it.
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>>54802782
I personally hate it, but I can see why you'd like it.
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>>54802792
Things assbuger poor people say
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>>54803212
Holy shit, you're a fag.
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>>54803019
Yeah and quite happy with the price I've paid, this model is quite sought aufter by Raketa collectors.

>Get a good black leather strap for it.

I think that's the best option, I've been thinking about getting a plain black leather strap like pic related.

>I personally hate it, but I can see why you'd like it.

I used to dislike it as well but the uniqueness of its design is something that grows on you. I like the astronomical vibe to it.
If I end up not liking it at all I will just resell it for profit.
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>>54803321

meant for >>54803022 as well

Another option would be a thick brown leather strap like pic related, it kinda looks cute on this girl's wrist.
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>>54803355
LONDON
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>>54803321
Sometimes basic is best.

Personally i'm thinking about getting pic related for my Weekdater, and i know the manufacturer (Darlena) has a nice plain black leather strap too. Which also should be decently thick.
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>>54796729

you fuckers are making me want a memeshock
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>>54803512
I don't have one but get the memeshock and do this >>54800942
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>>54803530
>>54800942
>literally an F-91W UX Hydro
Will this also work to 5000m?
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>>54803530
The inverted displays are much harder to read in dim light though, my PW3001 needs the light on anytime I can't get direct light on it.
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>>54803558
Oh wait, that's the negative LCD mod, from the thumb I thought it was the hydro one,
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>>54792029
sexy
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Anyone see this movie? The Nice Guys. Solid/10.

March wears this watch the entire movie, I'm pretty sure it's a 60s Seamaster, but there's never a decent shot of it.

Thoughts?
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>>54803933
Too uncharacteristic to care.
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>>54803933
Yes its some Omega
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>>54803414
Got a link for that strap?
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>>54803933
It could be, though a lot of watches from that era fit the overall styling.

>>54804012
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321813362748?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=510738523789&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Here ya go.

Still considering if it'll fit the Weekdater in the pic.
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>>54804038
Thanks.

Not sure if keeping the original strap or getting that one for my SNK 809.
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>>54804280
Change it.

Stock Seiko nylon straps are nice at first but they get tiresome real quick.
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>>54801536
>>54801547
If balance wheel changes its direction faster, does clock go faster too?
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>>54804852
Changing direction quicker doesn't quite happen, that's more up to higher beat movements

As far as accuracy is concerned, the balance basically does the tick~tock motion, if one is longer than the watch gains or loses time.

Better put, if the watch does "tick-tock", ideally the tick is as long as the tock but realistically the point is to get them as close to each other as possible. So if the tick is long than the tock, the watch will run faster and vise-verse.
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>>54804969
really hard to catch the beat, then where are 6 ticks per second...
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>>54805055
Some watches tick at 5, some at 6, some at 7 and some at 8.

Though where are you going with this?
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>>54804969
so if i understood this correct, if i pull lever all the way to the + it would be same as pulling lewer all the way to - clock running speed wise?
Mine goes like +10mins per 1 hour.
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>>54805091
Yes, but some regulators are reversed, so if you push it on the + it will lose time.

Though If it does that much the regulation lever won't help.

Show a picture of the movement while you're at it.
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>>54805120
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>>54803512
Do it.
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>>54805183
Well, wind it up fully first.

If you have a decent phone (flagshit from the last 2 years), download tickoprint.

For the following thing you need a quiet room, away to make a small enclosure to put the watch in and to way to put the phones microphone right over the balance (4~5cm, but they mustn't touch).

Then we can see what's going on with it.
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>>54805293
>>54805183
Forgot to mention a couple of details.

Let it work for a couple of minutes till stabilizes into green or orange green and take a picture of whats going on.
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>>54797768
>not tucking the excess strap in
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Sure is poorfag in here
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>>54806132
Nice fake.
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>>54806322
Nice bait
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>>54806132
>rolexrolexreolexrolex
>bracelet
You're homosexual, aren't you?
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>>54797208
>kickstarter project thing where the face syncs with google calendar
Sounds like a watchface you could code yourself for Android Wear in an afternoon.
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>>54806132
>That cartier nail wristband
Wtf, but obviously fake rolly, even an amateur can see that.
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>>54797768
Sames! !
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>>54807739
>>54797768
Isn't it a bit tight to the case
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>>54797277
where can u buy new or good quality hmt qatches
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>>54799708
The accepted form of shortening ones name would be C.Ward -or- Chris.W
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>>54793089
Rodina nomos homage
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>>54792029
I just honestly can't believe the tech in them now. Shit some of them have accurate altimeters in them now that run up to like 35 THOUSAND feet. My G-Shock has also had the battery keep on ticking for the past like 8 years. Crazy technology man.
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>>54803414
Where is the brown one sold, not op but want that for my slava watch
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>>54807924
Yeah i replaced the pins with paperclips
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>>54804280

>Steimburg

Underage faggot
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What is the material that the apple watch 'rubber strap' and pebble time strap are made out of? I really want a strap for my watch made of that same sort feeling rubber material
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>>54800123
>Buying a cuckmaster
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>>54793028
>swisswatchexpo

Why is their price so low?
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>>54806667
yeah, but the hardware for smartwatches is generally terrible.
>>54798827
not sure. the kickstarter has gotten funded, but it won't deliver for a few more months. i'll report back i guess. if it turns out the watch loses a second every day or something, it'll be a hundred or 200 bucks lost, but given the lottery-like nature of kickstarters, i figure it was worth the risk (I can afford to lose a few hundred dollars now and then).
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>>54792700
if i got my hands on that id replace the band with a nato asap
>tfw poorfags cant own speedies tho
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>greatest watch ever
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>>54811634
>24 jewels
Where did they throw in the other jewel?
>>54812694
Step up your taste
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>>54812891
Not that post, but i don't like Patek phillipe watches.
Look like crap
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>>54792029
What model is this?
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>>54813038
A modded Seiko Black Monster
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On a scale from 1 to 10, how OK is this watch?
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>>54813458
1
Get a SGW100-1V if you want a big digital display.
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>>54813458
>Water resistant to 50m (164ft)
Get a Protrek/10
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>>54813486
And 200m WR.
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>>54813486
>>54813487
>>54813508
But I love my Axio Max. Too fucking bad they are discontinued(or dead).
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My solar diver bezel is misaligned by half a minute and it's making me sad. Is it worth it to send it in and use the warranty?
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>>54813645
>half a minute
So it's a 60 click bezel? Also is it brand new?
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>>54813632
Oh well, if you like it, there is no tripfag on this board that can make it seem less worthy. Enjoy your decent ABC watch anon
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>>54814261
120 click. So I guess a quarter of a minute?
Yes, it's brand new.
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>>54814314
Well it happens quite a bit with these Seiko's, since they were placed and aligned via machine.

Either remove it and realign the insert or live with it.
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>>54814314
Seiko? The new Turlte is reported to have the same issue, and that it's supposed to be out of alignment by design. The idea is that it's supposed to "set in" into the correct position after a while.
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/g/, I've fallen in love with an abomination.
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>>54814343
Believe me, I've tried.
The bezel is extremely tight for some reason.
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>>54814400
Me too.
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>>54814405
As far as i recall the bezel system is almost the same as the SKX, which was easy to remove and realign.
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>>54797973
I received back a message and ordered it. I don't mind at all. I don't know if they come with or without a retail box. Anybody know?
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>>54814517
Forget about my question. My post comes off like I need a retail box. I don't really need it.

The last time I ordered two Seiko 5 SNKL15's I received very nice retail boxes when it wasn't even mentioned in the ebay listing. They were for a gift and for me.
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>>54803212
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>>54814415
Name of watch in picture, for research purposes
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there was a watch posted here a while back quite a few times, the entire dial was lume basically

anyone remember what watch that was? wasn't the orient lumibrite something else, was pretty cheap also, quartz probably.
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Field Khaki or Cocktail Time?
I already have a Visodate
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>>54816505
disregard, i found it already

lorus lumibrite
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>>54816518
Neither.

Get a SARG007 instead.
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>>54799776

Does this count as ana-digi master race?
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>>54810486

>tfw i kind of have the money to buy one but not sure if prices will drop anytime soon so I could just wait and save some money
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My father is buying a watch for the sole purpose of me inheriting it.
What should he/I get?
I'm thinking ALS 1815.
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>>54818264
>being in contact with parents

you must be over 18 to post on 4chan
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>>54818275
>not liking your parents
My parents are pretty cool. I chill with them like once every other month.
Also, I'm 23.
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>>54818275
What..?
Why wouldn't a person want to keep in contact with their parents?
I love both my parents.
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>>54818310
you're a pathetic leeching manchild and you need to die
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>>54818333
kill yourself manchild
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>>54818346
>>54818362
You're quite angry. Are you jealous that your parents didn't love you, or are you jealous that my parents actually have money?
Doesn't really matter to me - back to watches.
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>>54818362
>>54818346
>>>/b/
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>>54814415
>huge fake boobs
>those nails
>bleached hair
>yellow digi crap
Meh, would use as a cumdumpster only once but only if she removes and hides the watch first.
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>>54816722
Where can I get one? EU here.
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>>54813458
The Lad weather sensor master is a better cheap ABC watch, while any protrek will be better at everything.
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>>54817289
I really hate how expensive these are.
Casio makes much more advanced ana-digi watches for a fraction of the price.
Fucking mountain jews
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>>54816518
If you have a visodate, go Khaki
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>>54816518
>He actually bought a fucking visodate
>Now is considering another shitty low end swatch or the ugliest SARB
Holy shit what a retard
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>>54792029
Shit god damn, I had Monster (orange and black) and it was beautiful. But my final boss is GW-5000.
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>>54819184
Not him but the 33 and 35 are far more ugly with their 70's design.
If only there were a 6R15 Seiko with a simple, clean dial like the Grand Seiko ones.
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>>54808841
>Being cucked into slavejob by the jews so he cant afford frivolous JEWlry
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What's with all the hate towards Speedmasters?
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Hate me.

My current watch is a fashion quartz watch from Massimo Dutti. I know, its horse shit. I know the hands are too short. However, it was from my cousin and he gifted me because he really didn't use it.

My next watch is going to be an automatic. I have been thinking on an Orient blue mako ray. 140 it's not very expensive desu, however, I don't know if buy a Kindle or buy this watch

It really makes you think
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>>54819527
hipster faggots, if you can afford a speedmaster, you can afford a rolex, so not buying one is just retarded.
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>>54819195
>GW-5000.
Best there is. Working horse,not too big, atomic, 200m proof, full metal case.

I do like analog watches, but.
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>>54819608

But what if the speedmaster is just more appealing?
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MWC = complete shit, yes?
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>>54818781
eBay mostly.

>>54819544
Buy the new Ray II and throw that into the trash.
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>>54797319
>>>54797208
>>mfw he fell for the smartwatch meme
Floridian?
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>>54819758
then you're a virgin
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>>54820201
kill yourself
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Finally fell for the meme
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>>54819608
speedies are sexier, goddamn fedoralords and their namewhoring rolex's are mostly boring looking
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>>54820297
Nice b8.
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>>54797961
Is the only difference the colour? If so, follow what >>54799231 said
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What's a good relatively-silent watch for under $50? Doesn't have to be completely silent, just not weekender levels
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>>54822060
Komandirskie.
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>>54820297
Everything about that watch is bad. Fucking tapeworm TAG.
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Why is /wt/ so obsessed with Seiko? Literally nobody takes that brand seriously among the enthusiasts.
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>>54822549
>stuff I just made up
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>>54822549
>Literally nobody takes that brand seriously among the enthusiasts.
>rich Niggers/Chinese/Russian/Arabs=watch enthusiasts
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>>54822401
Would've been great if it weren't for that fucking ugly 70's case.
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>>54822882
Fuck you.
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>>54822882
What? The case is great.
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>>54806132
looks like dogshit
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