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
So i kinda know why i should avoid chicken tika masala watches
Why Philippine ones though?
I found one i like in manilla and it says genuine or money back. The internals don't look like they where serviced by rajesh so what's the issue?
>>55053950
Well if they showed you pics of every angle of the watch and the movement, and you feel confident in discerning its value based on those pics, then I don't see how its riskier than any foreign purchase. Though keep in mind that if you need to return it you'll need to pay out of pocket to ship it all the way back to flipland, and wait for the entire length of the voyage before you get the refund.
Looking for the cheapest chronograph with subsecond capability. Probably mechanical. Not sure if mecca quartz is sweepy enough. Dont really need a swiss 7750 but idk, suggestions?
>>55054315
Probably a Seagull 1963.
>>55053346
First (pic) for AP's glory.
>>55053950
Could you share the link here?? It will be far easier to give advice if we can see the watch.
>>55054315
I don't know if you've already read this thread, but I hope you'll find it helpful.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/list-meca-quartz-watches-1224386.html
![RtldrqV[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/uTffvky.jpg "RtldrqV[1].jpg")
It begins.
Casio incoming
>>55054572
Are the gray stripes painted on these Bond natos? I have an original Bond style nato, with the black, red and green and they're different colored nylon, not just printed on.
>>55054572
I'm starting to wonder if the Bond straps look good on anything other than dive watches. I put one on the Sinn 356 and the gf hates it.
>>55054632
I believe it's different nylon colours.
>>55054640
I think it's more down with the style of the watch, no doubt there is a more casual or sporty watch that would wear a Bond well.
>>55054643
Okay. It just looks weird on pictures if it's not some top-quality strap like mil-spec nato, or Omega.
Ok, how the fuck do you remove a bracelet on a Vostok 420.
>>55054713
Remove or resize? Resizing is a huge pain in the ass and not even worth doing. Completely removing just requires some patience and a springbar tool to attack one of these points.
![QCp3wsO[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/8ECetTX.jpg "QCp3wsO[1].jpg")
All done!
![FnUj7A1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/1b9A0dT.jpg "FnUj7A1[1].jpg")
Wears a little bigger than my Orient Marshall, has to be said.
>>55054863
>Remove or resize?
Removing.
And got it in the end. Just took 20 minutes with a penknife is all. Didn't have a springbar tool to remove the fuckers with.
So tempted to buy a sumo and mod it up like a marinemaster, I love the lugs and the height of the sumo compared to the MM so it would be a dream come true to have the best of both worlds
>>55054640
Any military style watches look good on Bond natos IMHO. For example my Citizen field watch looks pretty neat of it think.
>>55055092
*pretty neato I think
Ducking autocorrect!
>>55054986
Jesus man. Loose the strap a bit before you loose the hand. Or don't, whatever.
Also,
>all that work and takes so shitty pics after
About to buy a "used" SARB033 for €300 with no shipment charged.
Do I proceed?
>>55054469
>mfw I will never own an example of superior horology like that AP
>mfw I have no face
Why live /g/??
>>55055163
I'm not about to hold my arms perfectly still for 20 minutes for my iPhone to focus in.
Strap doesn't actually feel tight. Like, at all. Apart from my wrist being warm, I don't feel it even being there.
>>55055168
Bit pricey
I got a new one for $430 Australian
Free shipping, you might get singed with shipping
Have a look on seiya Japan anyway
>>55055235
>AU
Nigga it's without shipment and fees, EU. It's hard to do better than that. I've seen one at €250 but it was on an ad site while this one is on a forum.
>>55055254
Fair enough, mine was $430, so about 300 euro shekels brand new
Mine was with absolute zero import fees or taxation, I'll let you do the math and see if it is a decemt price
>>55055284
Then show me how to get one for cheaper in Italy. I'm waiting.
Im servicing an omega 1010 today, what about u senpai?
>>55054469
What do you think of Dornbluth and son avocanon? Ive been looking around for places to ask about an internship and i figure an independant would be cool.
>>55055327
Was being literal, no irony or satire round here
I'm assuming the vat or whatever tax you will have to pay will be like 10-20%
You can get a new one for about 300 euros from seiya Japan plus whatever tax you'll have to pay
Could be worth it to pay the extra for a new one, but I don't know how it will work out, haven't done the math
Anyway, all money aside it is a really good watch for the money
>>55055410
The VAT (IVA) alone is 23%, all the fees should be around €90 for a €300 watch.
Not worth it in my book, with that money I can get a Seiko 52xx.
>>55055375
>Dornbluth and son
I went to a Watchbuys roadshow last year and got to see a few pieces from their collection. They're beautiful watches. If you can get in with them you should totally do it. Maybe look into RGM as well if you want to get in with an independent.
>>55055457
If they are the same price as when I bought mine they were 282 euros with free shipping
I'll let you work out the tax you will have to pay. Its up to you if you want to fork out more
I bought my 52xx for $210 Australian
>>55055500
>282 euros
What? It's on sale at €314 now.
It just arrived. It's beautiful.
Should I try shortening bracelet by myself? I want to try it with original bracelet before deciding on diferent strap.
>>55055618
>It just arrived. It's beautiful.
It's the opposite.
>>55055284
Don't tease them josef just because we don't pay taxes on online purchases from overseas :p
>>55055609
Fuark, prices must of went up. I bought it for 282 euros not on sale awhile ago
Kinda makes sense paying the 300 for a used one now
Maybe someone here will sell you one
>>55055764
Best part about this country
>>55054469
Could not get a link from the app and i have no other Internet at the moment but here is a screenshot
Posted in the past thread, but I didn't have access to my camera at the time so the picture quality was shit.
Tudor Oyster, c.1960
Rate would be appreciated Anons.
>>55054469
The watch face
>>55055870
I think it's neat, shame about the acrylic though. Wonder if a you could get a generic one to fit?
>>55055870
I like it, pretty conservative, hard to dislike
>>55055903
Yeah, I was a bit pissed off when I managed to twat the crystal, but hey, shit happens. Will probably go for a sapphire one when I eventually get around to having it repaired.
(pic: tara allsport with custom bezel & black nato)
>>55054640
>>55054655
>>55055092
I think it has to be a 3 hand watch or have a prominent bezel. A chronograph with no bezel (like the 356) doesn't work as well.
>>55056024
Nice, I like the design.
I recently had to get a new one. I decided on a newly manufactured one as the previous used one I bought turned out to be not accurate at all. I chose a simple design because I like watches that can be read with the blink of an eye.
I was a bit disappointed that I had to change the watchband which was only 22 centimetres in length. But with the watch itself I'm very satisfied.
R8 these omegas
>>55055478
>RGM
Ye, im gonna just try a boatload and see what comes up. CvdK or Gronefeld would be really nice though. Perhaps piaget could be cool too. Well see its supposed to be in two years anyway so plenty of time kek
>>55055866
Movement looks nice but a bit dirty, i dont know shit about jap watches though.
>>55057172
Forgot pic
>>55055870
Vintage bros
I like it, solid choice anon
>>55054986
you need to lose some weight fatty
>>55055866
This movement looks fucking filthy
>>55055881
And the case looks like it's been polished. I would personally not touch this with a thirty nine and a half foot pole.
>>55058003
Speaking of fatties, where has fat Canadian been? The 52 caliber circlejerk is running out of steam in his absence.
>>55055092
I received mine a couple of days ago, i fucking love this watch.
How has been your experience with it? Any advice?
>>55053346
What does /g/ think of parnus > seagull mechanism w/ less expensive body?
>>55059124
Fake tourbillon, brah.
>>55059141
https://www.amazon.com/Parnis-Automatic-Flywheel-Display-Movement/dp/B00QABCAVU/ref=pd_ybh_a_10?ie=UTF8&refRID=B9BV011GD5C73NWB9JJY
reverse image makes it seem like its being sold that way, its not
>>55059141
additionally, while I can love and appreciate especially an open heart tourbillion, there is nothing in the <300$ price range with that element, I'm finding (?)
>>55059178
The flywheel mechanism it mentions is specifically made to imitate a look of a tourbillon without actually being one. It's to bamboozle people who don't know what the 'spinny bit' does but knows it goes on expensive watches.
>>55059244
is this any better?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KD6EUWU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1GJBZH697MG3R&coliid=I13G47HQJB7M4I
My criterion are:
price:<300
Power Bank Indicator
Bauhaus / modernist for style if closed face, open heart without being tacky (hard to find, I know)
Silver or Black bodied, preferably white face with blue or black highlights
watchband can be changed out
I'd prefer mechanical but would consider quartz at the right price.
You have solid advice, I feel a little tricked. Any recommendations? For the price range, I'm happy to consider chinese mechanism / build origin
Nice watches with fluted bezel under $250
>>55059204
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-11926096291.31.1Nbb1T&id=531155307499
>>55059244
Maybe they're just not as full of themselves as you.
>>55060151
>https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-11926096291.31.1Nbb1T&id=531155307499
that open heart...
jizzing, farting, spinning
>>55060151
>Maybe they're just not as full of themselves as you.
Who, the Chinese?
>>55061158
I found your comments helpful, and will likely spend the extra money to get the seagull - seems worthwhile, a more honest and long standing watch maker. If a watch is trying to be something its not for the sake of literally looking rich, people should tell it like it is. Thank you.
>>55061357
Np. One of the silliest things about the flywheel is the shape they made it. Vacherie Constantine incorporates their logo into their tourbillions, and they decided to mimic VC with their flywheels - either full four pronged or just three pronged versions. Other people than VC make tourbillions, and the Chinese do make imitations of lots of different watches, but they seem to always go with the fake VC flywheel from what I've seen. Very odd.
>>55061721
vacheron constantin*
No idea what happened there. Posting from my phone
>>55061721
I never realized the allusion to VC, but it makes perfect sense. I'm jewish, so at the end of the day, I'm in the minority that would be turned off by the presence of an iron cross. I get that its an ancient symbol, and many Jews one the Iron Cross in WWI, but still...it holds...connotation. Hope that doesn't bug you, senpai. I appreciate your guidance none the less
>>55062085
oh god won*** no excuse just posting quickly at work
SEIKO IS DOGSHIT
TAG HUYER IS DOGSHIT
SQUALLY IS DOUBLE DOG SHIT
Buy yourself a Omega Speedmaster MAN ON THE FUCKIN MOOOOOOOOOOOON fuckas! Or an Explorer II, it gives u BEST BANG PER BUCK WHEN YOUR GIVIN THE OL FISTEROONI TO A LADYBOY IN BANGERS, FUCKAROONIS!
>>55062085
Fellow Jewbro, you need to man the fuck up and stop being such a faggot about the Germanic cross. It doesn't carry any connotations at all, unless you're some hipster Liberal who can't into history.
>>55062305
Hows life archie.
I head you pulled some shit with sending gifts for yourself or something...
>>55062573
I mean, let me put it differently:
If I had the ability to afford a Vacheron Constantin or anything above 300 dollars, I'd except it and wear it graciously every day without question.
If I'm buying my own watch, I don't want its mainstay aesthetically to be a Germanic Cross, because I know it would be affront to my ancestry insofar as 1/4 of my bloodline was wiped from the Earth in totality, with their village literally being razed and struct form the map. Pic related - Nikolajs Galdiņš, who would have overseen the muder of my great grandparents had they not fled Rega, Latvia - their mutual home town.
*shrugs* I get what your saying, and I feel hallow saying if I was gifted a 30k watch I'd make an exception, but it is what it is senpai.
>>55063012
accept** jesus I'm hungover
Does /g/ where I can get hands for a Seiko preferably coloured or just something to give it personality
>>55063249
http://www.dagazwatch.com/
Or browse through Yobokies Photobucket http://s161.photobucket.com/user/yobokies/library/?sort=3&page=1 and then email him at [email protected] to order.
That second thing might sound kind of shady but trust me the dude is fucking legit.
>>55061158
No, you. Silly buns. :^)
>>55057187
TFW NOBODY RATES MY OMEGAS
>tfw wore a miyota movement automatic for years that would lose minutes per day
>I figured this was normal on non quartz watches
>finally bought an omega mechanical as a gift to myself
>it can actually keep time to a reasonable degree
Feels weird
>>55063516
>minutes per day
That's fucking terrible, you didn't even need to get a few k Omega, even a Seiko 5 keeps better time than that
>>55063516
>tfw wore a miyota movement automatic for years that would lose minutes per day
>I figured this was normal on non quartz watches
If it was gaining more than a minute per day then your watch was broken. The Miyota 8215 is factory rated for -20 to +40 seconds a day and even that's extreme.
>>55063545
I bought the Omega just because I always wanted it.
But had I wanted to stay with automatics I definitely would have looked at those Seikos.
The automatic I had was like a hundred dollars.
>>55063646
Probably was. I may have some one take a look at it at some point.
>>55063458
You know yobokies is legit when you regularly see ppl sell his molded seikos used on ebay
>>55064045
*modded
>>55058003
6'1", 240lbs, not exactly overweight, but it is all fat.
>>55064583
>240lbs, not exactly overweight
Try again.
>>55061721
So what's fake about the tourbillon?
Serious question, as far as I was aware the tourbillon was simply the balance staff suspended in a cage to lesson the effect of gravity.
That seems to be what's going on with these Chinese watches in the 100-300 range, so what is it in missing?
>>55061721
And another cheaper type
>>55065567
>>55065587
They're just buttmad the chinks can do it for 10 times cheaper.
>>55065657
I totally spelt lessen wrong :(
Please recommend a digital watch for a five year old boy.
>>55065567
>Serious question, as far as I was aware the tourbillon was simply the balance staff suspended in a cage to lesson the effect of gravity.
Yeah, balance wheel, pallet fork and escape wheel suspended in a cage that continuously rotates to normalize the effect of gravity across one axis.
As far as the images you posted:
>>55065567
is just a regular watch that uses a bridge across the dial to create the basic look of something like a tourbillon. Nothing actually rotates at all. It's basically an open heart watch that tries to create some of the basic look of a tourbillon.
Type in " tourbillon bridge" into google and you can see the desired look they are trying to get from the bridge over the balance.
>>55065587
This uses the same bridge across the dial sort of look. It also uses the vacheron style logo for a flywheel that sits on top of the escapement and rotates. The escapement itself does not rotate, it just creates a rotational look to fool people who don't know different because it's literally a seperate wheel on top of the mechanism that rotates. It's also kind of funny what they did here. VC and other brands often use a tourbillon as a second hand, where there will be a second hand on the cage itself or a second hand coming out of the bridge over the tourbillon. They appeared to have copied this but there are 3 second hands, each 20 seconds apart, lol. See the second hand VC uses on on both of these >>55061721 >>55061838
![tourbillonpartsa[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/pYbljwf.jpg "tourbillonpartsa[1].jpg")
>>55065567
>>55065587
>>55065657
>>55059124
>>55059376
The tourbillon is a device that holds the balance wheel and spring, but also the escape wheel and its respective lever and pallets, all inside a cage that spins over its own axis with the help of an arbor, thus protecting the whole escapement from the effect of gravity.
>pic related
This shitty chink watches don't have a real tourbillon.
>>55066079
Homework on Tourbillon and Carrousel
https://youtu.be/f82wjlU30Gg
![Jiusko-Tourbillon-JFL0168L-SG-Chinese-Tourbillon-Watch-aBlogtoWatch-35[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/MBCQQ4M.jpg "Jiusko-Tourbillon-JFL0168L-SG-Chinese-Tourbillon-Watch-aBlogtoWatch-35[1].jpg")
>>55066125
And this non shitty chink watch does have a real tourbillon.
>>55066239
day/night indicator masquerading as a moonphase.
>>55066298
I never said it's good m8, just non shitty.
>>55065657
Daniel Wellington helping out in a south east asia restaurant kitchen during his adventures
![jaeger-lecoultre-grande-tradition-tourbillon-watch-cannes-film-festival-2013[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/3r12TLY.jpg "jaeger-lecoultre-grande-tradition-tourbillon-watch-cannes-film-festival-2013[1].jpg")
>>55066079
>They appeared to have copied this but there are 3 second hands, each 20 seconds apart, lol
I think they copied this from another brand, JLC to be precise, as it was included in several of their master tourbillons calibers, though, in pic related, only one has a small arrow finish.
>>55066409
good call
>>55066239
So what about that alibaba link up further the $300 Chinese one, that real?
Why is it so hard to find a hacking lever or braker (what my watchmaker calls it) for a seiko 5246a? He can't source one and I can't find one online. Am I going to have to live with a chronometer certified watch that can't be set to the second?
So you can find actual tourbillon watches on ebay for 750-800 usd
And the seagull Chinese one on taobao is 500usd
For and extra 50% you can get a nicer watch with an international warranty shipped faster
This is really cool imho
http://youtu.be/ZmLPACOyxEg
>there are people ITT who put their daily beaters in a case every night
Why doesn't Seiko use NH35A movements on their own watches?
Just so they can jew you if you want hacking/handwinding?
The hmt janata I just received is gaining about a minute a day just sitting on my desk. Are there any tips for adjusting and getting it accurate?
I think there was a phone app that was recommended for this.
Cop? http://m.ebay.com/itm/SNZH63J1-SNZH63-Seiko-5-Sports-Black-Dial-Automatic-Watch-/262092882631?nav=SEARCH
>>55053346
I want to be a watchfag, I've got a sony sw3 but I'd like to have something similar and cheaper than the seiko g757, what's out there for me?
>>55063012
A third of Germany's population was wiped out in the Thirty Year's War, but you don't see Krauts being all bitchy about driving Renaults or eating Brie. For a people who run the world you guys sure are sensitive.
>>55063516
You can regulate a 52 caliber to run better than an Omega famalam. And you can regulate a Miyota to run better than minutes a day.
>>55068372
Get a nonfunctional 5246 and grab the hacking lever out of it? Or go to Y! Auctions and look for the part number.
>>55068765
They do use it, it's called the 6R15. And yes it is to Jew you.
>>55069234
Best bet would be a Casio AE1200, $15-20 on Amazon.
>>55069327
not too big of a fan of the map, but ill look into it, thanks.
>>55054572
Got the same strap for mine with case 420. Regret after seeing the extreme lug overhang
>>55068765
>>55069297
Seiko uses different designations for when a movement is used in their own watches vs when they sell it to third parties. I'm not sure why but that's just how they do things.
4R36 = NH35
6R15 = NE15
8R28 = NE88
6T63 = VK63/VK64
There are probably others but those are the most common you see.
>>55069347
buy the AE1300 instead then
>>55068874
You have to send it back to rakesh, he will fix very problem
>>55068874
Tickoprint is the app
You adjust by changing the tension on the spring um thingamagig that is connected to the pallette. It sometimes has a little +/- adjustable lever
How do I tell if 37mm is too small for me?
>>55070017
Thanks, will do my best.
>>55069856
It was actually Kartar.
>>55070094
Unless you are a massive dude with 8.5+ inch wrists 37mm is not too small for you.
>>55070094
Its probaby not. A watch being too small really only happens when youre massive or the watch is actually teeny tiny like a womens watch
Pic related is my smallest watch
>>55070128
This is it here on a movement
First for seiko 5 ??
Where can I buy a replacement screw-on crown for my poorfag Soviet watch?
Is there a universal standard for the different screw thread sizes?
>>55070440
Meranom sells replacement crowns for Amphibias but if it's something else I'm not sure where you would turn to.
>>55070094
Someone made a watch size visualizer where you enter your wrist size (either circumference or diameter), watch diameter, lug-to-lug length, even lug curvature, and it'll show you a visualization of how it'll look. Can't seem to find it though.
>>55070501
Just look on ebay for zenitar or favinov
>>55070501
It's a Raketa 2609 movement.
>>55070440
Don't think it's the screw size so much as the yoke mechanism inside the watch. Getting that fits the movement is as important as fitting the case.
>>55070732
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Two-winding-stems-for-Rocket-Raketa-cal-2603-2609-2614-2623-2628-1-0mm-/301926586640?nav=SEARCH
>>55070757
kek
Those cost more than the watch cost me in the first place.
I appreciate your effort though, Anon.
>>55068372
>>55069297
Is it a "second setting lever" part # 391006? I'm a bit confused at the terminology. Unfortunately, 5246s are rare enough that they all seem to cost in the hundreds of $ regardless of condition.
>>55054863
took me about 20 seconds with a pin's point
I can't make up my fucking mind!!
Which one?
>>55071327
white
>>55071327
None of the above.
>>55071327
You should buy a Milgauss instead because it's the best Rolex.
>>55071347
>>55071356
By our powers combined
>>55071347
My vote
>>55071327
Go into a dealer and have a look
>>55071369
2pricey4me
>>55071327
Ugh, that bezel. Instant association with old Japanese businessmen. Go with the Milgauss or Explorer.
>>55071347
>>55071356
>>55071622
>Instant association with old Japanese businessmen.
I associate niggers and gypsies with that kind of bezel. Especially the gold ones.
>>55071327
black face because it blends in more with casual clothing and works well when you suit up
>i own a casio metal band watch and imagine instead of black face it had a white face
>>55071637
All rolex fluted bezels are gold. They're just not all yellow gold.
They have one of these at the jewelry store I work at. I'm getting really tempted by it. Looks like the perfect Seiko 5, only it's actually a quartz Casio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewaEyXYseYU
That blue sunburst dial is really great. Should I? Or will I likely to get bored of it real soon?
>>55071834
Just because it's casio dopes not mean it's not on par with the seiko 5
If you like it then get it.
Can't be more than what $60-70?
>>55071369
This is the best rolex, no bias
>>55071885
$25 if I order it directly from Singapore, double if i buy it in the store.
>>55071713
Thank you for your needless commentary.
>>55072044
someone is mad
>>55072044
That's Ninefag for ya.
> how-to-russian-mafia-mode-101.png.gif.zip.DS-STORE
>>55072282
Wow is like submariner had violent sex with explorer and had Chinese bastard child
Anyone got an image of a Vostok Amphibia rocking some aftermarket hands? Sieko, Rolex, along those lines..
Actually quite curious as to how this thing would wear Submariner hands. If it even can that is.
>>55072372
>Vostok Amphibia
>aftermarket hands
What are you, nuts? No one has ever done such a thing, and even if they did it would be impossible to look it up on the Internet.
>>55072394
I've tried looking, hence my asking here. All I can turn up are Seiko SKX and Monster hands swapped on, I'm just curious if anyone has anything else.
Do you guys sometimes wish you were at least half-breed or even full colored so you could pull off a gold watch with gold bracelet?
Excluding guys like curry-anon of course.
>>55072557
>Do you guys sometimes wish you were at least half-breed or even full colored
No.
>so you could pull off a gold watch with gold bracelet?
Fuck no.
Being a nigger is bad enough, but wearing a gold watch too?
>>55072570
I'm saying being a nigger so you could wear watches whitey normally couldn't. It's pretty bad that there are so many good vintage pieces but you have to wear them with leather or nato.
>>55072612
To pull off a gold watch, you just have to be swiss. Being a nigger is entirely optional.
>>55072557
No.
Best bit is i don't even like gold, or gold watches
>>55072557
I don't understand why you would need to be dark skinned to wear a gold watch? I love rose gold, the more copper-ish the better. I'm not big on yellow gold though.
>>55072756
Rose gold is easier to pull off for crackas, but I don't think it works with a bracelet either. But definitely better than solid yellow gold.
>>55072980
Shit, fake, shit, shit, meh, good, shit, shit, shit, okay I guess, good, shit.
Is this really you're collection, or are you trying to b8 with a pic from Reddit?
>>55072980
What is the B-uhr and diver on top and bottom rows, 3rd from right? One of the Laco originals and Maratac SR?
>>55073027
It's legit. The six on the right are from when I was really young. I had that Fossil in the lower left when I was 9 or 10. The other six are much more recent.
>>55073080
That's a Tisell.
The Maratac is an SR-3 Mid.
>>55063012
It's actually a Maltese cross, not an Iron Cross.
Easy mistake because they are pretty similar at first glance.
>>55071327
The Datejust is the only watch I would consider in bi-metal.
Out of those I would choose the black dial, I'd prefer a plain bezel to a fluted one though.
>>55071369
95% of people will assume it's a fake as the Sub must be the most faked watch ever.
I'd get a no-date Sub over that any day.
>>55063012
>Vacheron Constantin
>Germanic Cross
This post right here is why everyone hates the jews. They try so hard to be hated it stopped being funny 2000 years ago.
>>55063012
>OY VEY THE NAZI SWASTICROSS, ANUDDA SHOAH IS HAPPENING RIGHT ON MY WRIST!!!
Maltese cross, kike-kun.
Look at those cap badges, it must be... THE WAFFEN-SS!!!
Also any ideas what watch Oberscharführer Schwarz might be wearing?
>>55070836
That sounds about right, can't think of anything else the term may refer to.
Where did you get the 5246, and did the guy who sold it to you mention that the hacking was fucked? I'm also wondering if the hacking levers from the cheaper 5206 and 5216 are cross-compatible at all.
>>55073903
>>55073714
>>55073280
Jewanon can probably cook up something bad about the Maltese as well. I am sure the Knights did something bad to them 800 years ago, and I'm sure they still hold a grudge for it.
Do you guys know any good solar powered watches besides the casio ones? Maybe around 100-150
>>55074410
Citizen is primarily known for their solar watches and Seiko makes some too. I can't recommend any specific models because I'm not really interested in that kind of stuff outside a few high end watches.
>>55074410
I've got 2 Citizen Eco-Drive watches and both have been faultless. Plus there are loads of styles to choose from.
Here is my Eco-Drive field watch on a Bond nato.
I've just recently started a new job in a car dealership. I'm loving how understated & cool my penis quartz is compared the the shitty Tags etc most of the salesmen wear.
>>55075128
I've just recently lost a new job in a car dealership. I'm loving how understated & cool my shitty vintage japanese wristwatch is compared to* the shitty rags most hobos currently residing under the same bridge as I wear.
>>55075654
Hey look this butt hurt fag again...
>>55075128
When I went shopping for my car, one of the first things I would do is see what kind of watch the salesman was wearing. If they had a TAG HUEHUE, Panerai, Omega or anything of the sort, I either walked out or immediately switched to hardball mode. I eventually bought from a rural Toyota dealer where the sales dude had an Eco-Drive diver. I paid about $2,000 less with that guy than the best price I could manage at any of the "pocket watch on my wrist" dealers.
Nice corduroy dial, by the way.
How are you supposed to care and maintain a sapphire crystal?
Other than not smashing it against a wall of course
>>55075654
Such sad sad story of how you lived so fast and died so young.
>>55075769
Good idea, they all like to try and be flash cunts. I'm not a salesman I work on the service desk.
Also thanks for the compliment on the dial, I like it very much especially for the cheap price I got it at.
>>55075769
>If they had a TAG HUEHUE, Panerai, Omega or anything of the sort, I either walked out or immediately switched to hardball mode
The fuck
>>55075914
Don't smash it against a wall. If you somehow scratch it with a diamond or something the only option is replacement, you aren't polishing that shit yourself.
>>55074395
Ironically the VC logo might be a modified Huguenot-cross, Huguenots being French Calvinists, many of whom were exiled to Switzerland. Back in WWII many of them in Nazi-conquered France were hiding/helping the Jews.
Muh collection. I apologise for my chink phone camera.
>>55055870
Get that polished mate
My skx013 is starting to run about 35 seconds slow a day and I want to regulate it, does anybody know of any places in Australia will do this without me having to ship my watch halfway across the country and wait weeks for servicing?
Should I? I'm a poorfag and was initially looking for Seiko 5s, but can't really find the models I want in stores (discontinued, I guess). Anyone actually saw one IRL? They apparently have the same movement as in their Fliegers - I understand that it's decent for the price?
Obviously I like the Explorer aesthetic, but can't afford one.
>>55077981
Orient makes nice watches, personally I think the explorer looks fucking dumb but at least this one doesn't have the ugly mercedes hands.
>>55077981
This is what happens when people don't understand what the appeal of the Explorer is.
>>55079296
Pleb pls.
>>55077484
I have that shitty cheap Casio world time.
>>55074324
I got it on ebay from a Canadian. He did not know and gave me a partial refund. Actually, he thought it was not supposed to hack until he looked it up after I complained. I asked 3 ebay sellers specializing in seiko parts now, and none of them happen to carry it. One of them did tell me that the 5206a movement has the identical part, so I'll hunt for a cheap broken 5206.
>>55079882
How is a good a watch a meme?
>>55062085
Maltese cross
>>55080048
>Fat lugs
>ROLEXROLEXROLEX
>out of reach financially for most = subject to negativity and trolling
meme status confirmed
How well does the movement in the Steinhart GMT imitate the functionality of the original Rolex GMT Master II? I mean does it have the same features in terms of setting it/switching timezones?
>>55080438
No one forces you to buy a new rolex.
>>55077981
I have the blue one, it has a crazy cool, but subtle texture on the dial.
Keep in mind the bracelet is dog shit.
>>55081552
>it has a crazy cool, but subtle texture on the dial.
>Keep in mind the bracelet is dog shit.
So Orient products in a nutshell.
My Marshall has a very subtle, inwards bound brush on the dial. Catches the light fantastically well, but is impossible to catch on camera.
>>55081573
One of my favorite bracelets ever is on an Orient actually. If you remember last year around February or so I had one imported the week it was released in Japan.
But yeah. The cheapest Orients will use, straight up, a fully folded bracelet with limited range of motion that just feels bad. One step up from that they get a little better, feel and wear acceptable, but still folded end links.
>>55081674
Folded end links are expected until you spend £300+ on a watch. It's just not something that's taken into consideration over a solid bracelet and a well decorated/designed dial. Which I'm sure you'll agree is something people look for over solid end links.
If you don't mind my asking, on what watch is that bracelet you hinted at featured on?
>>55081731
Aren't* expected
>>55073313
I wish i got the no date :(
But i was buying used so not as much choice
But you are correct about people assuming it's a fake.
>>55081552
Yeah, it's definitely going on a strap.
>>55081552
Why not share a picture?
>>55080438
I ordered the rubber band, i got the rubber b one with the deploy clasp as i actually wear mine diving.
Thanks for the links, will post a picture when i get it.
Also going to get one of those really nice canvas straps for a classy use
>>55081930
And since we're at it: if I wanted to try out bracelets, how much would it cost to get something _decent_?
>>55082602
Bracelets would honestly depend on material and of course watch, if you intended on getting end links to match.
SS you're looking at probably £10-£120 for a 10" bracelet. Obviously depends on style, and Chinese or not. You certainly notice the difference on a bracelet between cheap SS and good quality SS. Hence such the wide window.
Titanium, well. Good luck.
>>55082654
I'm the Orient guy, so obviously I wouldn't get anything fancy for pretty much a $100 watch. Standard, flat, one tone oyster thingy that would be better than the included (and apparently very shit) folded bracelet.
>>55071347
Best looking Rolex around right now IMO.
>>55072557
The only gold watches I like are vintage pieces on leather straps anyway. gold bracelets are a bit much
>>55080498
Nope. It's a 2893-2 which means each time you set the time, the GMT hand moves too, making it a 2 step process (you'll have to adjust the GMT hand after you change the local time). Still a good movement though (compared to other ETAs).
>>55081731
Eh, my old quartz Seiko 7T62 came with a solid link bracelet.
>>55076081
The worst thing is a sapphire crystal with AR coating on the outside. The coating scratches easily, defeating the whole purpose of sapphire.
>>55072980
>>55073229
How do you like the Maratac? I've heard mixed reviews.
>>55084158
Have you ever had a watch with it? Looks fucking incredible.
So this might be a long shot but does anyone know of a decent rep/homage of this watch, or something very similar? I kinda like the look of it but I don't really have the cash.
Hey guys I don't know anything about watches, but my grandfather just died and I found these in his desk.
Anything special?
>>55084314
>rep of a hamilton
that's a pretty good looking watch, just wait until you have the cash and get the real mccoy.
>>55084225
>>55077484
>>55073229
Hmm, only 10atm water resistance for a diver though...
>>55084334
>Anything special?
Yes, because they were your grandfather's watches.
>>55084374
I not going to sell them or anything, just wondering about his taste
>>55084354
>only 10atm water resistance
Which is more than enough for recreational diving.
>>55084297
Yes, huge difference between my Fortis Flieger Chrono which has AR on both sides vs. my Tutima with no AR. But the Fortis already has a scratch despite me baby-ing it. I wonder if AR just on the inside of the crystal has the same effect, without being scratchable.
>>55084432
as long as you're within snorkeling depths
>>55084422
Pretty shit, but the Tag is worth keeping. Trash the other, worth literally nothing.
>>55084436
I have both, the inside coating one is much better than none at all but it's like night and day compared to my citizen grand classic.
>>55084583
AR on both sides of a domed crystal is pretty fucking nice until you manage to put a scratch on it.
>>55084607
Can you post a picture? What does it look like?
>>55081731
WV0411DB. It's the white version, the blue is WV0401DB, green is WV0391DB. The bracelet feels fantastic, especially for a watch under 1,000 usd. But you can't swap to a standard strap on it.
>>55085872
That shit's ugly, why does it need two sets of hour indices?
>>55086126
The chapter ring contains the minute markers, the hour makers are applied to the dial.
If you look at something like a Rolex 16220 you'll see the lume marks behind the hour indices but minute markers are on the same ring as hour indices. Think of it like a combination of that Rolex 16220 and SKX007.
>>55084225
>>55084354
>>55084432
>>55084451
I'm the guy with the Maratac.
What were the negative things you heard?
The only things about it that I don't like are that the bezel has a tiny bit of play and that the crystal doesn't have an AR coating. Both of these things I can live with. As for the water resistance, it's fine for me because I don't scuba dive. It's fine in the pool and in the shower. If you really need a real diver's watch, get something like a Seiko. There are certainly better diver's watches out there for less. Also, I can understand the tacti-cool argument against its aesthetics.
As for the good, the simple, sterile dial is nice. The Superluminova is the brightest of all the watches just barely beating the Borealis. It is applied to the numbers and minute markers in the chapter ring in addition to the hands and hour markers. The movement holder is a beautiful red anodized aluminum. The movement, itself, is a very accurate 24-jewel Miyota 9015 that hacks and hand winds and has the smoothest sweep of the seconds hands in my collection with 28,800vph. After regulating it, it consistently gives me +/- 4 seconds a day which is terrific. It has a 42-hour power reserve and is manufactured by Citizen. It also has a slightly raised and domed sapphire crystal.
>>55086198
Notice how the Rolex lume indices are small and the minutes are integrated, and on the Seiko the chapter ring is subtle and up the sides. The Orient's is huge, flat, and comes off as redundant.
Sup watch fags. I have just gotten into watches because im tired of pulling my phone out to see the time. I also like the look of them but now like how they are made and many types of them. I'm trying to find a good watch from 0 to 150. If you guys can give any tips that would be great. Also can someone post the guide that is posted sometimes in these threads.
>>55087094
Now desperately outdated.
>>55087126
Ahh thank you though
>>55087094
>>55087126
Still a good guide, other options in poorfag price ranges can be a bit leery and wouldn't be a good idea to reccomend to beginners. E.g. Seiko Orange monsters
Anyway bruh, vintage watches have potential. My adivce it lurk around for a bit before buying
>>55084432
>>55084451
True, but I can just dive with my 2 fliegers then, as they're both 10atm and have screw down crowns. If I'm going to get a diver it should outperform my non-divers, no?
>>55086537
Not really negative things, just that it has very basic features and is nothing special. I quite like the sleek, no-nonsense look though. How does the finishing compare to your other divers?
The next logical watch for my collection would be a diver (I'v got 3 fliegers and a King Seiko). I'm strongly considering this and a Squale 50 atmos (very different styles but I like both).
>>55087595
lolno
>>55087787
Well, the finishing is pretty basic. No flair or anything...It's brushed, not polished so it isn't as reflective as, say, the case on my Vostok. However, the case is a solid piece of 316L steel and has drilled lugs, which is a nice touch.
Between the Maratac and the Squale, I'd say go for the Squale. The 50 Atmos is twice as much, though, so if your budget is in the range of $400-$1000, that gives you loads of options like the Glycine Combat Sub, the Seiko Turtle (SRP775/SRP777), the Oris Aquis, and the Marathon GSAR. Borealis also has some great divers. I've been very happy with my Sea Hawk. That's just to name a few. If you've already narrowed it down to the two, again, I'd say go with the Squale. Just the heritage, alone, is worth going with it. Blancpain used to use Squale cases, for instance.
>>55088446
Well, not "narrowed down" to those two, but those are the ones in consideration. Yeah, I definitely want the Squale more but was wondering if you get a better bang for the buck with the Maratac. A 50 atmos is in my price range but I'll need to sell one of my fliegers (most likely the Fortis). The Sea Hawk looks too much like a Tudor homage for my taste.
>>55088407
Ooh so I can say my G-Shock is used in space by Cosmonauts? Cool.
>>55073229
>Tisell
interesting!!
>>55089037
Astronauts carry all kinds of junk into space.
>>55088790
Oh, yeah, the Sea Hawk is definitely an homage.
Another point for the Squale, then, cuz it definitely has its own flavor.
The Maratac SR-9015L is essentially the same as the SR-3 Mid, only it's 46mm (vs. 40mm) and has a 22mm lug width (vs. 20mm). It also has an AR coating for the sapphire crystal...just $40 more than the Mid. (You can also opt for a sapphire exhibition case back for an additional $40.) Still $520 vs. $900 for the Squale. For that ~$400, you get a Swiss made watch that has a lot of heritage, a distinctive look, and 500m water resistance, although you'll just be getting a rubber strap and you'll need to sell one of your watches.
It's a very personal choice considering you have that option of selling one of your watches to afford one of the choices. In my opinion, the Maratac does offer better bang for buck. It just comes down to which features matter to you most.
>>55089154
I love it.
Blued hands.
AR Sapphire.
Bright, evenly applied Superluminova.
Decently accurate ST25.
$150.
The only thing that's really missing is lume on the seconds hand.
And water resistance is also basically nonexistent.
>>55089461
Ooh I've got a 'dirskie too.
