This thread is about the appreciation of watches
Required viewing for newbies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=508-rmdY4jQ&feature=youtu.be
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
>Previous Thread
>>54828495
>Title
confirmed for best thread
Where can I get OEM straps and bezels for G Shocks?
my 1970 omega geneve cal 601 on a black perlon
>>54850459
Pacparts
Two-done Datejust, 2009 vintage. She needs a cleaning, but I can't find anyone to do it short of the full-out $500 Rolex maintenance.
>>54850437
Why the FUCK is there an Oce-ANUS as the thread pic?
Guys pls help
I need a bracelet for pic related.
Should I go with this?
>http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Watch-band-20mm-22mm-high-quality-stainless-steel-SHARK-mesh-bracelet-Diving-Watchbands-Gold-Fast-delivery/32344832348.html
Or this?
>http://www.aliexpress.com/item/20mm-New-High-Quality-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Watchband-Bracelet-Diving-Watch-New-parts-Free/2046678070.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_4_10037_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_401_10009_10008_10018_101_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=6cc6a714-1006-4fca-99a5-089a0f5216c0
I have no clue how to resize the latter though.
I would appreciate other suggestions too in this price range, but they have to be compatible with fat seiko diver style spring bars sadly.
>>54850437
>pic
i love the design of some of these. any one got any info on them?
any good? price? they're only quartz right?
>>54850437
>Title
Thanks. I guess.
>>54850853 Is retarded. On my 720p smartphone with a tiny screen. Keyword "watch" and said watch thread is two or three scrolls down. And I still can't find the watch thread.
>>54850852
honestly I'd put a black zulu on it than a bracelet.
>>54851225
I'm getting kinda sick of nylon
Literally none of my watches are on steel so it's time to chsnge that
>>54850486
Let's keep posting more vintages Omegas m8.
>My 68 Connie
>>54851468
Where is it June the 2nd?
A local dude is selling is this one.
Anyone know the model?
>>54850519
2009 is vintage?
>>54851491
Literal autism
>>54851468
How much did you pay for it? It's a beauty.
>>54851567
Seems to be a simple handwound one.
>>54852596
It is, and it's 37mm it's from the 80's and in decent shape.
He's selling it for about 35 bucks, but I have no idea what it's worth.
>>54852604
That's a decent price for it, assuming it works. Needs a new strap since the current one is too small.
Not my cup of tea though.
>>54852621
Yeah, I'd put on another strap on it anyway.
Anyways, I just found out he wasn't local, and when I can't see it in person before buying, I'm not gonna buy it.
Thanks, though.
>>54852633
>not being open minded enough to buy watches online without seeing them first
You are not on the right path for becoming a watch collector buddy.
>>54852707
That's alright, anon.
>>54852633
>can't see it in person so i ain't buying it
So every time i buy my JDM pieces i have to go to Japan to see them?
>>54852739
I'm not telling you what to do, anon. I'm just saying that I'm not buying a watch without any kind of buyer protection.
>>54852826
So that's why most people here buy on eBay when it comes to used watches.
>>54852857
Right, but this wasn't from eBay.
>>54853170
Though for 35$ i'd risk it.
My JDM pieces are 150$+
>>54850519
What's the point of having the roman numerals so small?
>>54853195
I guess it just has a decorative purpose, the watch has already steel indexes itself.
>>54853294
Yeah but it's stupid. Should have made the circle and the numerals a little bit bigger.
>>54851468
>more vintages Omegas
Sure. Unfortunately the hands aren't moving, must've gotten knocked somewhere during shipping. Of course because it's a tuning fork that means I'd have to spend a minimum of 1500 canadabux to get it serviced in switzerland by omega themselves.
>>54850852
Bump for this
The lume fell off the minutes hand. Is this common?
>>54854104
On the older ones it is.
Just open it up and remove the lume before it gets dragged all over the dial.
>>54851817
Your a beauty
>>54854128
I know absolutely nothing about watch assembly and repairs. There are lots of repair shops near me so I'll go to one later today, maybe tomorrow.
Anybody know a 40mm watch with 20atm water resist and a good ( above 7s26 ) movement?
I was thinking the Squale 20 atmos but I am not a huge fan of sub homages
>>54854153
You do realize it the power reserve is up it will get dragged all over the dial real fast? Aka you would have to buy a new one.
Remove the back, push the stem into time setting, press the stem release button and careful lift the movement. Remove the broken bit of lume and reseat the movement.
>>54854169
SKX013. I'm sure there are more but that's the only one I remember offhand.
>>54854221
skx013 is my current watch, I'm after something with hacking and maybe HW, and it's just a little too small at 38mm and tends to slide up my wrist to one side
>>54854047
Sorry to hear that your vintage cop didn't really work out. Maybe you can try getting your money back? Also
>mfw a 45-year-old Seiko has a better power reserve than my 1-year-old Komandirskie
>>54850852
I bought a super engineer II for mine but it did feel a bit silly buying a bracelet 2.5 times more than the watch.
>>54854248
I'll get it fixed one way or another. These movements are too rare for me to just leave it.
>>54854248
Still haven't taken the 7018 to Shane?
R8 my new watch /g/
>>54854369
I live in London so it's a bit of a trek to get to Shane. I would take it to someone local, but a lot of the watchmakers here have never seen a Seiko movement, and those that have usually give you insane turnaround time (like 2 months).
Speaking of servicing, I also bought a Vanac-esque Lord Matic Special. Got it for a song, little over $100 freedombux shipped, dial and case look great but the original faceted crystal is completely ruined. I want to ask the fat Torotonian where he found the sapphire one for his own LM.
>>54854189
>it wil get dragged
The hands won't touch it, mr autismo. Why would they?
When will the crash happen?
I can't wait until I'm 95 years old to purchase a Speedmaster
>>54855032
The gay factor is off the charts.
>>54855670
Interesting how the quartz crisis barely made a dent, and then it surged after the technically superior 7A28 was made available.
>>54855511
Well that's a bummer. I can't get any watchmakers to look at the older JDM pieces i find here, besides one that lives rather far away. Luckily, for slav watches i know an old watchmaker that worked on these watches back in the USSR.
Neat find though, is that the bronze dial model? Also i think he said he found a sapphire for his KS not the LM.
>>54855654
You would be surprised as to how little clearance does the hour hand has with the dial.
Your call on this one.
>>54855826
There's enough space between the case and the hour hand.
Not the guy.
Reposting on this thread
G-Shock fag here to answer any G-Shock related question
>>54855032
Nice fake Omega m8.
i fell for the seiko 5 meme
>>54851679
"Vintage" can simply refer to the year the thing in question was made - a wine's vintage, for example (the etymology of the word involves wine).
>>54853195
You know, I never really thought about that until just now. I remember choosing this dial design because it was one of the styles that could be seen in low light.
>>54855867
Does your watch vibrate?
Mine does.
>>54856017
I don't really worn mine much. But it has survived a 125cc motorcycle wreck and it flew off my wrist and the spring thing got missing.
>>54855826
It's not totally fucked, London is only a two hour drive from Toronto so it is still very much within reach. I can combine a watchmaker visit with visits to friends, but I can't just drop by anytime unlike our resident Lord Maticfag.
As for the LM I got, it's a blue dial with lume marks. Really neat 70s look but not totally "out there" like a legit Vanac. If you have a copy of the 1974 Seiko catalogue handy, it's the middle model on the second page of Lord Matics. And speaking of the catalogue, holy shit the number of models with 56 calibers far outnumber the 52 caliber. No wonder it's so hard to get exactly the one you want, Daini was being way out-produced by Suwa.
How's the Weekdater, by the way? You gave it a servicing?
>>54851468
????
Those three letters stand for "jueves", thursday in spanish.
>>54851817
Normally this reference isn't very expensive, as there are several in ebay below the 2k mark. However, the fact that this particular example was actually untouched for almost 50 years added a few more grand to the price.
>>54854047
That's a shame m8, especially since the watch looks in a decent condition and would be a pleasure to wear.
I have a friend in Mexico's City -way closer to you, and cheaper- that knows his way around GP's, Omega's and Accutron's tunning fork calibers -since they're basically the same- that could probably help you getting it fixed to great working conditions. Would you be interested?
>>54854248
Nice looking chrono right there.
>>54855032
Ultra Gay/10
>>54855670
Maybe you should look for a second hand piece, it'd be cheaper.
>>54855943
I have yet to find one of these in perfect conditions. Time will provide...
>>54851491
This was meant for you:
????
Those three letters stand for "jueves", thursday in spanish.
>>54856230
Weekdater runs fine, so there isn't a need to service it for now. Seller said it was serviced in February and it seems squint eyes wasn't lying.
Day to day performance is about +10secs, seller said average rate is +8sec and the graph shows about that. Plus no beat error at all. My only grief with the 6206 is that you can't quickset the day, and the tiny crown makes it a pain to set the time when needed.
Also, are we talking about the vol/1H1 or vol2/H2 print of the catalog?
Reminder that there's also a Batman and a Coke Turtle.
>>54856645
>wrong arm
>almost wearing it over the hand
>>TRIGGERED
>>54856645
Nice pre-ruined Planet Ocean.
>>54855102
I'd be all over this thing if it were 2 grand cheaper and didn't fucking fall apart
Do any of you guys have experience with pin-lever escapement movements? I have my eyes on a piece on Ebay that I'm fairly sure has a EB8021/8022, which is a pin-lever, 23 jewels movement.
Opinions seem kinda split on from what I can see, some mean pin levers are PoS:s that can't be serviced, and some mean they're sturdy and accurate.
The second hand on my seiko skx009 fell off the center pin thing. How difficult would it be for me to replace this? The smallest tool I have is a tiny flathead for fastening screws on eyeglasses.
>>54857058
They're PoS, but you will find highly jeweled Swiss pin-lever movements, most notably BFG. I think there was some law that a Swiss movement maker could either manufacture pin-pallet or Swiss lever movements but not both. So a few manufacturers who initially didn't have the tech for making pallet forks ended up making jewelled, okay-ish movements with pin-levers.
>>54856678
Is this modded or actually available? Because I really dig the black / blue bezel seikos
>>54856491
This is probably the 3rd time I ask you but you never responded. Where are you exactly from abogado?
My guess is some Spanish speaking country. I doubt you are from Spain since I am a Spaniard myself and know that here a lawyer is in 90% of the cases a poor man's profession.
>>54857455
No, you can never get this watch. It's only for non-dumb people.
>>54857455
>SRP787
Disregard me, I apparently suck cocks
>>54857492
>nondumb
I might actually give a fuck if you didn't have the vocabulary of someone who might ask Ned Beatty to squeal like a pig
>>54855971
2big4u
>>54854285
Can I get a link to the engineer?
>>54856999
The crowns in the Gen1 were a bit of a weak point for sure. Mine is a Gen1 but it has Gen2 bezel, pushers and crown so I anticipate no issues. It has gained half a second since I replaced the battery two weeks ago. I was asking some questions on the WUS forums, and one guy had the Gen1 X-33 for 16 years and has experienced zero problems with it, so that's a good sign.
I got it only last month, traded in my Sinn for it. It was due servicing in a year or so anyways.
Does /wt/ have any nice watches from AliExpress?
I'm not really that interested in "chronometers" with stickers instead of dials, nor in Rolex replicas or shitty Patek ripoffs, but stuff like pic related perhaps - simple, without chink shit.
The pictures are nice, but should I toy with chinks when it comes to my time pieces?
E.g.: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Orologio-Uomo-Nomos-Watches-Luxury-Brand-Watch-Men-Clock-Women-Relogio-Feminino-Men-s-Wristwatches/32650058454.html
Pic related
>>54858079
Also this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Geneve-Silver-Stainless-Steel-Round-Dial-PU-Leather-Quartz-Business-Dress-Wrist-Watch-Wristwatches-Gift/32500955632.html
It's 3$
No "JinHuangHao"-like chink shit on it.
What kind of movements do these usually have? Do they work OK?
>>54857584
Strapcode, they also sell on amazon.
>>54856519
I think it is in Volume 1.
I wish all my old Seikos came nicely serviced like yours. But they all seem to have great power reserves at least (my Lord Marvel runs for a good 42-45 hours without being touched) and are otherwise in mechanically flawless condition so I can't complain too much.
I am surprised that a watch which places so much emphasis on showing the day of the week ("weekdater") wouldn't have a quickset. Does it hack or hand wind at all?
>>54857058
The Bulova Caliber 11 is a pin-lever escapement, and one of the most reliable automatic movements ever made. They can be horribly abused and neglected, and still keep okay time. The automatic winding mechanism in particular is just about unbreakable.
>>54858079
No specs on the movement for +/- seconds per month? I like the first one you linked. I ordered two Casio fakes on ebay from China sorted by cheapest price and I ordered a real one from Singapore.
I read in the /g/ archives one Anon got a Casio fake and it had +/- 20 seconds per week. A real one is +/- 30 seconds per month.
>>54857483
Im sorry I didn't saw your previous questions dude.
Well, right now I'm doing some work in NYC, and although the family of one my parents comes from a spanish speaking country, and I've lived in two different spanish speaking countrys myself, I was born somewhere else.
Where in Spain do you live m8? We might have been neighbors for a while.
Also
>here a lawyer is in 90% of the cases a poor man's profession
That's because most spaniards don't believe in their legal system. I have seen this over and over and over...
>>54858227
No specs. Probably some japanese movement.
>>54856519
what seiko model is the second watch from left in this pic???
>>54858227
Hmm got it wrong. In /g/ archives that anon said.
>I think I purchased it for $2.50. +20 seconds a day.
https://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/g/thread/S53173155#p53185863
>>54858168
It's the earlier 6206 cal, they don't hack nor do they handwind but at least the date can be quickset. The 6218 movements hack but still lack the day quicksetting. Though i must say that the finishing on the hands, indices and dial is the best i've ever seen.
I haven't had a chance to test out the PR on the Weekdater, but the LM special usually does upwards of 40hours.
>>54858380
Seiko LM special 5206-6030T
>>54857572
Frustrated, friend?
>>54858290
That's interesting, thanks for satisfying my curiosity, abogado. But why don't you just say where you are exactly from? Wanna stay mysterious?
>Where in Spain do you live m8?
Canary Islands, hope you have heard of them before. Many Americans I've known can't even tell on a map where it is, some others don't even known about their existence...
>That's because most spaniards don't believe in their legal system.
Totally true, another reason here it's an overcrowd profession. Law in Spain is basically, what people study when they don't have other options. It's quite a disreputed profession.
>I have seen this over and over and over...
Have you worked in Spain before? Where exactly if I may ask?
>>54858807
>>54858290
I am also spaniard. I am catalan and live in Barcelona but my mother is from Canary Islands, La Palma.
I am currently studying Law and in the future I want to be a lawyer
Jokes aside, Law is the second work field with less unemployment: pic related
>>54858079
I currently have this Nomos watch replica. I really don't like it because the sphere is too deep and white. I don't know if I explain myself btw. Look at pic realted.
That strap is from another watch, the original it's shitty
If you want a better replica, look at this. I am currently waiting for this order.
http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Nomos-famosa-Marca-Para-Hombre-Relojes-de-Lujo-del-Cuero-Genuino-Reloj-de-Los-Hombres-de/32669200304.html
http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Nomos-famosa-Marca-Para-Hombre-Relojes-de-Lujo-del-Cuero-Genuino-Reloj-de-Los-Hombres-de/32669200304.html
Thinking about getting the Speedmaster Professional / Moonphase.
Thoughts ?
>>54859751
Which ref numbers? You can't go wrong really, but it's smarter to buy used in good condition than waste money on the markup for new ones.
>>54858807
>>54859355
This is such a small wolrd.
We weren't properly neighbors per sé, but I spend various summers of my young life in Tenerife, with my spanish older cousins. This was almost 20 years ago, and I had a blast. Loved there. In fact, I lost my v-card there with the cutest girl you have ever seen. :^)
My younger cousins used to live with my aunt in Barcelona, so I spend a lot of time there also. :^)
When I say that most spaniards don't believe in their legal system I'm mainly thinking about my grandfather. He was born in Spain and he is now pushing ninety, but he still holds the legal rights of a -probably- multimillion lawsuit against the gov for reparations during political persecution, but he doesn't want to do anything about it. He escaped from Spain more than sixty years ago, and he swears he'll never go back. If he dies, the legal rights die with him.
And I have met several other people thinking the same way, that spanish courts won't do anything for them either...
Anyway, I wish you the greatest of luck in your future career, colegue!!
Cheers to both of you!!
>>54856230
>London is only a two hour drive from Toronto
You have a flying car or something?
>>54859797
https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/professional-42-mm/38765031/
3876.50.31
Every authorized dealer I've spoken to keeps telling me to avoid buying it from unofficial sources. Obviously trying to make a buck, but is there any merit to their concerns?
Also does Omega have a lifetime warranty? If so what exactly does it cover ?
>>54859436
>http://es.aliexpress.com/item/Nomos-famosa-Marca-Para-Hombre-Relojes-de-Lujo-del-Cuero-Genuino-Reloj-de-Los-Hombres-de/32669200304.html
it's basically of the same quality as the watch you already own, just another dial and painted blue hands. It's just 9€ while you probably paid 15€ for the other one, why would you call it a better replica?
>>54859884
London, in Ontario Canada.
Believe me i was also confused at first.
>>54859895
Most people who buy an expensive watch will take care of it and will have it serviced etc. Look on Chrono24.com for the ref number 3876.50.31. It's like the eBay for expensive watches. I've used it twice and zero complaints.
Out of curiosity, what's the attraction to you over the moonphase complication added instead of the usual moonwatch face?
>>54859751
>>54859895
I have that precise reference.
Go for it, you'll love it!!
Get it second hand from a reputated seller. You won't get the cheapest price, but you'll get the most secure one.
Remember, buy the seller, not the watch.
>Also does Omega have a lifetime warranty? If so what exactly does it cover ?
HAHAHAHAHA
NO. Nothing. In reality, not a single high-end brand has this.
Still worths the price, though.
>>54859904
Don't you notice something?
>>54859915
It was just a joke on the stupidity of the English folks, it was pretty obvious there was a city in Canada called London.
>>54859945
Thank you. Didn't know about chrono24.
I just think the moon phase is gorgeous. The traditional speedmaster is a work of art as well, but the moonphase variant grew on me. The more I looked at it at the store the more I loved it.
Also for some reason the speedmaster doesn't feel or look like a 42mm watch in person. Which I like. It almost looks like 40mm when it's on a wrist.
Beautiful little machines.
>>54860019
I see. For some reason I thought omega offered some fancy warranty
>>54860070
Well, for some impressionable young girls -or dudes, whatever you like- Rolex and Omega are somewhat of panty droppers so, there is THAT.
>>54860019
I thought some brands offered a lifetime service.
>>54860107
Do you wear yours daily? How well does it handle wear and tear?
Also do you insure it? I assume you do
>>54855971
thats comforting, my sngz11j comes soon now I'm happy because I have fuckhuge wrists
>mfw i may buy a memeshock today
I have a target gift card and its only $40
>>54860196
I have several high-end watches m8, between vintage and modern, over fifty by now, so I don't normally use an especific watch "daily".
However, I have put my Speedy thru a lot of punish over the years and it has responded well. I still have to pay big bucks for a full service after it, though.
No, I had never insure it.
>pic related, me and my watch in the middle of a south american jungle.
>>54860151
Nope. Non. No. Nein.
>>54860342
>this jungle is killing me, better take a picture of my watch
Seems about right.
>>54860151
Rolex has one of the longest warranties that I'm aware of at 5 years. Even that only changed within the last year or two, they used to be 2 years which is pretty standard in the industry.
>>54860042
One of the pluses about Omega is if you do official servicing etc, they guarantee parts for 30 years. There is a limited warranty as far as I'm aware post-service or repair, but aside that and the warranty on a new one, that's it.
I tried on the OG Moonwatch (or the modern one nowadays) and it felt a lot smaller. Even the 45mm X-33 Skywalker did not feel like a large watch, and 38-42mm is my wearable size range. My Gen1 X-33 doesn't feel like a 42mm watch either.
>>54860415
LOL
>how else would 4chan know??
>>54856470
Thanks for the offer m8. I'll send it off to watchmakeranon first though in case he can do it. If not I'll just send it to omega. The tuning fork in this is a different animal compared to the accutrons & the omega f300s.
>>54860342
Okay. I usually only had two watches at any one time. One robust but cheap enough that it won't bother me if it gets destroyed, and a classier one for daily work week wear.
Even though my job is an office environment, watches can still experience some wear which is why I asked.
>>54860914
Isn't he super busy atm?
I'm gay
I'm getting my first pay tomorrow in my new job that is watch repair. I'll probably blow it on better tools, and some parts to rice my Vostok. I don't even know the exact amount I'm getting since I'm payed by performance.
My SKX007 stopped working for some reason. I was playing speedball with my mates when i checked it and it stopped. The rotor spins, it's just the movement seems to have stopped. Any suggestions? It's about 5 months old
>>54861960
Yes, we can see that.
>>54856678
this bezel fits amphibia right? i was going to get a blue amphibia with a pepsi bezel but since they're sort of teal now the bezel will clash, figured i'd get a black one with this bezel
>>54862550
What the fuck is speedball?
>>54862591
>bezel
No
>bezel insert
Maybe?
![cfe69e9d76b28d765444a9a35efb2bfe[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/pqww5uY.png "cfe69e9d76b28d765444a9a35efb2bfe[1].png")
Soon(tm)
>>54862672
As far as i recall the inserts on the SRP77X differ from the older SKX/7002/6309/7548 inserts.
>>54862680
You're recreating exactly the same Amphibia i had.
>>54862703
>You're recreating exactly the same Amphibia i had.
It's a good looking little piece.
>>54862725
Well, it's been "slightly" modified since then.
Waiting on a bezel as well, but it'll have to wait till i finish basic.
>>54862742
"slightly"?
I looks like you turned a 420 into an 060.
>>54862768
090 you mean.
I'd hate to pass on a movement that does +5sec consistently. Plus i don't think the 090634 combo is that common.
>>54862800
>090 you mean.
I'm 6 glasses into this bottle of gin. Gimme some credit that I can even maintain control of my face. Yet alone type.
But yeh, no point passing up a decent movement.
Out of curiosity. Does the 420 bezel fit the 090 case?..If so, how does it look?
>>54862672
>>54862703
fuck
i really want a black and blue pepsi
>>54862850
Fits fine, but will not fully hide the grooving.
>>54862897
Shame. The style is so much better than that of the 090.
>>54855867
Are negative displays a meme? Are they hard to see?
>>54863152
>Are negative displays a meme?
Yes
>Are they hard to see?
They can be tough to read or perfectly clear and legible depending on lighting conditions.
Source: I own a GWX-5600C
>>54863205
I am black, if I buy a g-shock will I become a meme?
>>54863337
You already are.
>>54863152
Casios and digitals are a meme by themselves. Negative screens are just an overkill.
Memest/10
>>54863351
I figured.
>>54863337
If you buy a plastic digi-digi, you will.
>>54860107
Second this, I've got laid over a fancy watch
>>54862662
Shooting heroin and cocaine at the same time. R.i.p. River Phoniex
>>54861585
>>54862800
What cases have you got for these? The blue one in the middle and the circlish one on the right, the blue is 420 yeah?
Also are vostoks a meme actually worth buying into?
>>54863461
TISM
>>54863461
It's all Johnny "dindu nuffin" Depp's fault.
>>54863493
Yes I have autism
But anyway, I've only ever heard a speedball being a drug concoction that knocked a few of the best out. Or a style of boxing bag
Man on the moon is the only way to go for a speedy
>>54859863
Exiled grandpa + Italian alias + Contacts in Italy + Only knows a Swiss watchmaker in Mexico... Argentinian, amirite?
What brought you to 4chan?
>>54863554
TISM - im on the drug that killed river phoenix
>>54862680
enjoy paying double for vat and customs fees
>>54854153
NO
DON'T OPEN THE WATCH
YOU'RE GONNA DESTROY THE DIAL IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO REMOVE THE HANDS
for the love of god get it repaired. not worth destroying the value of the watch.
>>54858290
Any must-see watch haunts in NYC (besides the obvious boutiques)?
Oil filled f-91w. Took it diving @ 127' this morning. best $10 diving watch.
>>54863152
Yes. Never better than positive displays. Only sometimes equal.
The only good Casio negative display is picrelated, yellow on black.
It also helps that the watch is black since all your focus goes to the numbers
Also, mind you, a huge factor on readability is how close the module is to the glass of the watch.
A glass that is far away from the screen will make the watch almost unreadable.
>>54863337
G-shocks are basically made for japs, militarymen and niggers, so you better buy a big shiny one
>daily reminder this is the best watch ever
>>54864798
Let me know when it leaks oil all over your wrist with the slightest pressure placed on top.
>>54863554
Speedball is a game, it's like soccer but you can use your hands. But you cant pick the ball off the ground. Or take more than 4 steps without getting rid of the ball. It's kinds stupid but eh
>>54864798
>Oil filled
Tell me more about this meme
>>54865852
Looks like something I'd find in an industrial plant. Fuck off.
>>54861960
I'd fuck you tbqh senpai.
>>54866597
Water can't infiltrate your watch if there's already non-conductive oil inside.
>>54866755
I understand the physical principal, just wanna know how you do that to an f91w, and if it leaks.
I need a cheap watch that I can set to beep every 3 minutes
Any suggestions?
>>54866827
Take off the back plate, submerge it in oil making sure to get all air out, replace back plate.
I did it for fun about 6 months ago. No leaks so far. It's diving with me in saltwater many times.
>>54866895
An egg timer
>>54866902
>No leaks so far.
I don't believe it. I could press on the crystal of mine and visibly watch it seep out the back despite the seal being in place, after enough time an air pocket would form and move over the screen.
>>54866937
Would prefer to not have to strap an egg timer on me and have to reset it every 3 minutes while I am working
>>54866895
Get a stopwatch/countdown timer
>>54866953
What kind of job do you do that you need constant 3 minute alarms?
>inb4 dildo tester
So /wt/, what's the cheapest way to a Hi-Beat movement? Miyota 9015? Or is there something with an ETA 2824 that isn't marked up like crazy?
>>54867132
I personally would not consider 28,800 a high beat movement. I believe that should just be standard for a modern movement and anything less is a low beat movement. Maybe I'm just an idiot who doesn't know shit and should keep my mouth shut though. Also yes 9015 is your cheapest option.
Don't foget this is still on sale.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SEIKO-Quartz-Watch-KING-TWIN-QUARTZ-9223-8000-SS-1981-Original-Band-/272258680672
Someone buy this excelent watch!!
(i would, but the seller doesn't deliver to my country.)
>>54864798
What happens if you press the buttons?
Does the oil leak out?
>>54867334
>20 bucks shipping
kek
>>54867334
Noob here. What is the reason why would people buy something that has scratches on it?
I'm very picky about dents or marks. I know you could polish it but why is that frowned upon?
>>54867467
Because finding something vintage without scratches is unlikely and expensive, and it's just going to get scratched anyways and eases worry in that regard.
Polishing ruins the original finish (the above has the brush lines), and smooths over the original sharp clean edges of the case.
>>54867467
Nigga that's a 35 year old watch, it actually seems to be in very good condition considering it's age.
>>54867501
>>54867513
Okay thanks. Somebody here should buy it. I don't really appreciate it. But I do like the +/- 10 seconds per year from what I've read.
>>54867362
nope. buttons work normally
>>54865852
>implying it isn't this
yeah tho Hublot the best in the game right now senpai
>>54867785
[spoiler]I actually like the MP-05.[/spoiler]
>>54867858
I really honestly don't
>>54867334
If you can sell me on it I might, I have money burning a hole in my pocket.
Why is this more special than any other quartz Seiko?
>>54868132
See my post >>54867541
+/- 10 secs per year compared to F91W with +/- 30 secs per month
I'm just guessing a cheap Seiko quartz analog could be +/- 20 secs per month
>>54868132
I'm planning on bidding if you want it let me know and i will refrain, to stop a bidding war on /wt/
If you want it you can have it.
I want one, just not that style exactly
>>54868212
Go for it, I appreciate the engineering but it's not for me.
>>54861960
i k-kinda love it anon, which citizen fagoodrive is that?
>>54868239
Cool thanks. If it goes over $150 i probably won't bother
>>54868640
Nighthawk
>>54854047
maybe look for a watchmaker specialized in tuning forks?
>>54863461
No.
Middle is 710, right is 090.
>>54862896
They still might fit, just trying to get one ain't easy.
my Raketa Kopernik has just arrived. Gonna put it on a plain leather strap.
>>54869489
Voilà, just like the one on my book.
>>54869631
Quick wristshot, sits perfectly on my bitch wrist desu. Thoughts?
>>54869631
>>54869667
Lovely.
I'd get one myself, but i have bad luck/tendencies with Raketa's.
Do custom taxes apply to used watches as well?
>>54869704
If you know how to avoid them, not really.
Same could be said about new watches as well.
>>54869728
That's not what I asked. I wanna know what the law says. Why the fuck would you apply taxes for new goods, like the English VAT, on a used one?
>>54869702
I was kind of afraid when I wound it up for the first time, it took like a minute before the second hand started moving. The seller assured that it works perfectly and keeps excellent time but for me it's still in a test phase.
Anyway it's quite a unique watch for just 37€ I paid.
>>54863969
That's why. On the package, you label the value as £1.5 or something like that :^)
LongIsland do it all the time for UK orders.
>>54869756
See >>54870083
Only way since your taxes are quite anal.
>>54869776
Same as per usuall with these 2609's. I've had some that sprung into action right away and one that required a few solid taps to work.
>>54869756
A used product still holds value.
VAT is just a tax added to that value at a fixed percentage.
Import tax, if you're importing from outside of the EU, is just "Pay the value of the item to get it into the UK" which is a pain in the ass if you're ordering alcohol from the US
>tfw paid £120 for a single bottle of Bailey's Salted Caramel
>mfw no faces saved
>>54870637
>>54870696
I've read about it and for used goods you should just pay the TARIC, not the VAT as well. Or the IVA, for us Italians.
>>54867130
I think he does HIIT
>>54870797
Still, would you rather pay said tax off a 20$ "watch with no battery" or from a 200$ used watch?
>>54870875
Off the better one, of course.
>>54870920
u r 1 cheeky kunt m8 i swer i will rek u
>>54867334
>>54868212
>>54868646
i see it went for 151, was that you who won?
I'm currently considering a Seiko diver, since I have some Seiko enthusiasts at my disposal here let me ask; how exactly does "Hardlex" compare to a sapphire or mineral crystal? I'm sure it's not something I'll be able to polywatch, but how resistant is it to scratching? More than mineral but less than sapphire?
I'm more worried about scratching than shattering.
>>54850592
Why wouldn't there be? It looks good, is always accurate, doesn't require maintenance unless you use it for so long that the battery craps out, has a sapphire glass crystal and is the cheapest watch I know of that uses titanium in its case.
>>54871371
It's pretty much seikos version of mineral crystal
You don't typically get Sapphire on dice watches because they are more prone to shattering when knocked, I'm not sure how well they go under pressure either
But yeah, my brother has a seiko hardlex crystal watch and he hasn't put any scratches on it
I dropped the names guys, was causing a bit of a ruckus
>>54871371
Your assumption is correct. Sapphire is more scratch resistant than hardlex; hardlex is more scratch resistant than ordinary mineral crystals. However, hardlex is much close in terms of scratch resistance to sapphire than plain mineral. In the couple of years I've had my monster (it's taken its fair share of abuse as a beater watch) the only scratch is single very hard to see hairline scratch. The scratch is pretty much impossible to see unless you know where to look for it and requires tilting the angle of the watch under a light source to find it.
Overall I'm happy with the hardlex. I have no clue about the efficacy of polywatch on hardlex. Also if you feel the need to swap out the stock crystal sapphire replacements are available from dagaz watch ltd. and yobokies.
>>54871777
>>54871798
Nice, thanks.
>>54871816
What watch are you getting?
I've found with any watch unless you are drunk it's pretty hard to scratch the crystal
>>54871371
On a hardness scale, Sapphire glass is a 9, while regular watch mineral glass is around the 5 +\- on the manufacturer. Hardless is slightly above the 7 rating, so it's more scratch resistant than regular mineral glass and more shatterproof than sapphire.
>>54871798
Polywatch and such are only applicable on acrylic crystals, you really can't DIY polish hardlex easily. (Not impossible, just difficult).
So if it's scratched you gotta live with it or replace it, and it's it an SKX you can get a domed sapphire for it.
>>54871885
Contemplating an SRP787.
Fuck. I've been watching Miami Vice and now I want a Datejust. Why do I have to be poor?
What are the best datejust dials?
>>54871942
Not a bad choice, I was thinking about getting one, 2big4me though. I prefer something dainty on my wrist
>>54872014
I'm sure Miami vice has given you a few ideas on how to get the cash :)
I'd love a datejust as well, but fuck they really make some ugly ones. I think anything except for two tone or Roman numerals is good. I think I'd get a explorer over a datejust though
Bought these. None of them worked normally. Got money back for all of them. Gived em to local watchmaker. Watchmaker pierced the dial of watch in the middle. Took 11€ for servicing all of them. How bad did I go?
>>54872119
usually costs more than that just to get someone to open up the caseback of a single watch
>>54872091
How much I can get a vintage Datejust for, €2000? It's either that or a bike. Fuck.
The explorer has always been the only Rolex I liked but lately I've been digging the Datejust as well.
Why not the Roman numerals one?
Hope the day I find the Daytona attractive will never come.
>>54872119
Eh.
Besides the 2414 (or 2214?) Vostok i'm not a fan of either of these. Fake shturmanskie really looks meh. Top watch seems to resemble a Raketa or at least the hands do.
>>54872140
You'd be pretty close, I'm not sure how strong the euro is these days, I think you might be able to get a used one for around that
I'm not a big fan of the Roman numerals, just don't tickle my fancy that much, I'd prefer baton indicies. Too each their own
Hoping to buy myself an explorer someday. Wouldn't mind an explorer, a datejust, a submariner or an omega speedmaster professional for my first decent purchase, still a while away
>>54850852
What's this watch called?
>>54872546
pulsar PW3001 im pretty sure
Wristshots lads
>>54873749
>waristu shottu
>>54873749
>>54873749
tell me about junkers?
garbage?
>>54875297
Mostly.
>>54872514
Well, it's not like spending €500 more would make a huge difference at that point.
The problem is I'd be scared to ever wear it outside, it's a bummer.
>>54854285
>super engineer II
20mm or 22mm?
>>54860914
Best of lucks m8. I hope to see you watch back in no time, functioning as it should.
>>54861013
I understand you, but as I've said, I have several. I also work in an office enviroment my friend.
>>54862006
Please post pic of your new workplace!!
>>54863461
>heroin and cocaine
Wow, such a healthy habit. I should go out more.
>>54863729
>Argentinian
Not at all m8, not one bit. You're wrong for a huge margin.
This is fun anyway, you can keep guessing and maybe you'll hit the right answer eventually.
I hate soccer BTW.
>>54868750
Nice Chronostop m8.
>>54873749
>pic related
>>54875655
>soccer
It's called Calcio, thanks.
>>54875655
Aren't you scared of wearing a watch that costs like a car? Of getting robbed.
Also, I've watched a documentary but I haven't understood why 40% of the time, I I recall correctly, the dial of the Chronometre Blue doesn't come out correctly. Can you explain?
Why isn't there a 6R15 Seiko with a bracelet that looks like this? I hate the design of the SARB035.
I'd buy that immediately, without a second thought.
And no, I can't put a bracelet on this one, with those lugs it looks like shit.
How did Rolex achieve such a status as a brand?
Is there any article about it?
>>54876017
The SARX035 is similar but probably not similar enough to satisfy your autism if your shitting on the SARB035.
>>54876340
Nah, mate, that looks nothing like it, those little indices make the dial look like garbage, it's like the SARB035.
Fuck you too, Seiko.
My Armani
>>54876584
But why?
Armani can't even make good clothes. Pret-a-porter, that is.
>>54876017
What's wrong with the leather? It looks great with it.
>>54876676
I don't want it? Duh.
Yeah, it looks great.
>>54873749
Ayy look what came in
