Watch Thread
Required viewing for newbies:
http://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread: >>55100197
Also I think it's time for a new installment of Watches&Cameras, since I just bought a camera with a Seiko electronic shutter in it.
>>55129996
Now I have four penisquartzes
I asked in the previous thread with no answer
What makes the grand seiko so special?
>>55129996
>>55130011
>tfw I photography really used to be my passions but I abandoned it due to anhedonia and the fact that I don't any friends anymore
Don't remind me
>>55130072
History, quality, style
>>55130011
You must really like dicks
>>55130294
Yeah. N-no homo though.
So if having the dial at 12 o'clock is so great, why then is it not more common?
Pic. related - son of spacewalk.
>>55129947
In today's money that rolex is equal to $1600 for the steel one.
Makes you wonder where the other $5k comes from?
>>55130385
It's not, they put it there so you don't damage your wrist climbing mountains or doing rugged manly shit.
Getting a crown in the tendon fucking hurts
>>55130385
>dial
Wouldn't chunkier straps get in the way of that crown?
>>55130399
904L stainless steel, parachrom hairsprings, actually solid bracelets and clasps, other improvements they've made.
And marketing, yeah.
>>55130437
Seems reasonable that this is a problem, yes.
In that respect I like the Ulysse Nardin idea of using the bezel to wind the barrel instead of a crown.
>>55130323
What exactly were they going for with that logo?
>>55130688
A quartz oscillator
>>55130259
Tell me about the quality
>>55129940
More or less.
Awful lot of them here.
>>55130011
>tfw when none
>tfw when can't order one till next month
>>55129947
$295 in 1969 is equivalent to $1,901.78CAD today. Why is rolex so much more expensive today?
>>55129947
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzbNlaLyWuA
I wonder how many Rolexes were on this flight.
>>55131331
Because plenty of people buy it at the inflated price anyway, so why make it cheaper? It's a luxury product, many people buy it solely because it's expensive.
>>55131331
Luxury products have to be expensive, look up the premise of it on google
But I'm pretty sure they have increased the quality of their work. I could imagine operating costs and the bottom line going up with all the stuff they sponsor. I guess it all boils down to what people are willing to pay. Just my two cents
>>55130465
So in other words the French dwarves ratcheted the price up to cover all the cost savings they made on the manufacturing side
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good
>>55129947
Rolex mines the precious metals used in their watch. Refines the ore. Smelts it. Makes every individual part by hand. Hand assembles the watch, they pressure test every watch all themselves. They go above and beyond to a ludicrous degree. Their workers are extremely well paid and receive great benefits. All in America n top of that. It isn't really a good deal still, but they definitely did their part so you get what you pay for. Many luxury brand watches are like this. Rolex still keeps shit time by comparison though. But they look good
>>55131628
What the hell is this, copy and paste from somewhere?
>>55130437
Probably not a problem
>>55131764
speaking of copy and paste.
Thanks, newfag.
>that Illumination fampai
>>55131688
No. That's their manufacturing process. You can easily Google it to verify, it's pretty pointless and inefficient. But it keeps hundreds of people gainfully employed. It's just what they do, so it's hard to say a product is over priced when they see the a-z of everything and other manufacturers outsource it all. If you don't like it fine, but you can't say it's over priced when the mark-up isnt even double the cost.
>>55131853
>No. That's their manufacturing process
In b4 only pretending to be retarded
>>55131628
My sub is a -0.2 per day watch
>>55132059
Don't respond seriously to that
>>55131798
Hahaha pwned
>>55131892
>>55132069
Have you bothered looking it up? This is seriously what they do. They're markup is small relative to other luxury brands.
Currently have a Ray with a few (quality) nato straps. What should be my priority in a new strap: steel bracelet or leather?
>>55132069
Yeah fair call. I'm still not fond of rolex jewism but it is a solid watch
>>55131853
The machines they bought make it all.
That huge number of rolex and Tudor (yes, rolex owns tudor) watches that get made, they only employ 2800 people.
I guess most of those work in assembly or testing
Reposting.
>>55118434
Is this model?
GD350-8?
Avaiable in Amazon
International shipping to my country (Spain)
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Mens-GD350-8-Shock-Watch/dp/B00BU6TXEC
or
GD350-1JF?
Not available in Amazon
Where did you buy it?
Could you take a picture of the light?
Thanx bruh
>see OP image
>$295 for a fucking Rolex?
>when was that ad published, before Rolex even went into business or something?
>even busted non-working Rolex watches command 2-5x that price, get the fuck out
>>55132112
You would probably have to get a lather NATO, I think an aftermarket steel bracelet would be the best option
>>55132185
Read the link I posted before
What's the best Seiko under $4500?
>>55131779
That is fucking ridiculous...
>mfw I still can't decide if I want the SGW-100-2b or not
I fucking hate myself.
>FTC Takes Action Against Shinola, Suggests "Where American Is Made" Slogan Be Dropped
http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ftc-takes-major-action-against-shinola-demands-where-american-is-made-slogan-to-be-dropped-immediately
>>55132942
This is maybe 4-5 years old. Haven't used the functions other than time and stopwatch. Keeps time and is only okay comfy.
Put it on just for you and got some arm hair caught.
>>55125565
>>55125565
alright then thanks
>>55133273
>Put it on just for you
Thanks m8. On some days I really like the gray and silver colors but others days I feel like it could actually be pretty bright. The purple watch looks childish but I really like the display and feel like the watch is less noticeable from a distance. I am not sure why I am so god damn indecisive.
>>55132340
S A R B
A
R
B R A S
>>55133353
>>55133273
>>55132942
why does it seem like in every picture the sgw100 regular display is such low contrast compared to most other casio digitals
>>55131779
more like lardmaster lolamirite
this shit was $250. every other watch is obsolete. i don't understand why you'd pay a premium for less function
>>55133576
its upside down. u know that right
>>55133543
Hairy arm here. I don't have another casio to compare to, however, it does look nice and sharp head on. Might be lighting or angle of picture.
>>55133551
It's pretty light in microgravity
>>55133576
fuck gary wheeler and fuck you
enjoy your fisher price toy
>>55133195
Unsurprising really.
Shitola.
>>55133195
ftc to da rescue
>>55133653
>>55133680
http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/an-open-letter-from-shinola-founder-tom-kartsotis-in-response-to-the-ftcs-most-recent-action
>>55114638
Does the second hand tick 60 times per minute?
>>55133699
>Shinola has always tried to be a Company that brings jobs to America by training individuals here
>Shinola will always strive to do as much as it can in America with the benefit of an American workforce
>>55133699
>We would like to assure our customers that our high quality products will continue to be as American as possible
This is 15 bucks
Should I go for it?
>>55133882
If you like it and will wear it, why the hell not. Don't buy and never wear.
I'm a hypocrite though. Currently cycling between a quartz seiko, low end eco drive and a chinese knock off with sapphire glass.
I have a hmt janata that I'm trying to adjust, two watches without a crown, and a 7s26 that I dropped and broke.
Do what you want.
>>55133882
I like the brown one, blue doesn't look too bad either
>>55133882
>>55133987
I like the bell & ross look
>>55133520
SARB
A R
R A
BRAS
>>55133576
It's down side up
My second watch I've owned. First was some fossil square faced all black. My fiancée bought me this on Valentines Day our first year dating. I wanted this watch for over a year, but kept gambling my winnings and never pulled the trigger. Extremely happy.
>>55134089
It's shit
>>55134089
Can't stand the style.
Why not just paint a black circle on your wrist?
>>55133767
Hoods not being hoods in Detroit is a good thing, you implying otherwise?
>>55134014
But why
>>55134158
Oh come on, my chink example is better looking than that
I like square watches
>>55134094
but its not
>>55134134
i like the simplicity of it. and a black circle doesn't actually tell time
>pulling out your phone to check the time
>not casually glancing at your writst
>>55134089
It's something.
>>55134089
break off the engagement
>>55134225
nah nigga, ive wanted it for over a year. being that autist... its hard to talk about relationships here when most of you are NEET and neckbeads I guess.
>>55134184
Black hands on a black dial, with no markers.
How can you tell time by glancing at it? Especially in low light?
>>55129947
does anyone know of a patek wristwatch ref with the calendar like this?
absolutely fell in love with the way the date is set up side by side and was wondering if there's something like a 3448 with this dial setup
>>55134243
silver hands, bad reflection. Dot on the 12.
>>55134176
Your chink watch looks a bit less mall ninja and a bit more "I bought it at costco" dadcore.
But the chink one looks pretty cheaply made. At least with the real Bell and Ross the screws fit flush in their holes. Don't be suprised if that thing rattles as you move.
I can't imagine how the lume is going to be on that either, if it's only 15 dollars. It has a backlight though, right? That's probably the only way to read it in the dark.
Also, what are the random numbers just outside of the indices? Looks like it starts counting up from 1 at a quarter past 2 o'clock, is up to 35 at around 9:15 and then goes all the way to 95. What is that?
Also, keep in mind, at that price, even if they say 'stainless steel' china may or may not be lying. Only proceed if you don't have metal allergies.
>>55134184
He didn't even say anything about a phone. That being said, it's not a good watch.
>>55134302
thats all a watch is needed for? what constitutes a good watch? its runs, i havent needed to change the time back in over a year. its legible. Whats a good watch in your opinion?
>>55134353
>thats all a watch is needed for?
What are you even responding to? What country you from?
>>55134362
from Poland, in the US. digital watches are manchild toys. smartwatches are technology that people don't need or want that bad. watches have become more or less a fasion statement at this point in time.
but what constitutes a good watch in your opinion. I am actually asking and not shit posting. all i see are Seiko and Casio here. Why can't my Movado chill?
>>55133543
fucking ugly
>$300 Rolex
damn nigger.
>>55134385
Because your movado is dogshit. Fuck off
What you boys think about this? I have a Seiko skx right now but I also need something similar. Anything that really catches my eye is more expensive. Quartz movement on this jl
>>55134385
I'm fine with the movado. i don't like it but good news is, it isn't my watch.
Just beware the trolls there are a few resident ones who like to rabidly attack anything that isn't a penis quartz or a f91w
>>55134449
Cost of watch and movement type? I think it looks OK the bits i don't like are personal taste but it seems well designed
>>55134239
>special ad homina homina technique
there's quite a few people here due to the fact that it's one of the few places you can call something dogshit without it being deleted by a mod like wus. I'd even wager that a lot of people here are only on 4chan for the /wt/, so the classic 4chan dismissal of "neckbeard/neet" doesn't even make sense. there are some high end pieces posted here that are unattainable by a neet and i'm not even counting the millionaire lawyer that frequents.
that being said not even a neet or neckbeard would wear what you posted.
if you like it good for you but don't come in posting your shit and get all defensive when you don't get the praise of people who have better taste than "if it's at macy's and over a couple hundred, it's a horological masterpiece"
>>55134503
$115 + $8 shipping. Here's the eBay link. I think it's good but then again I normally can find something better if I post on here before I buy something.
>>55134533
http://m.ebay.com/itm/162077619631 forgot link
>>55134264
I can not think of anything that does that. The only thing even close I can think of is the 5960, and I'm certain that's not what you're looking for.
>>55134385
Just because you see something posted here, doesn't mean it's necessarily liked any more than your Movado.
Movado was a company, like many other swiss companies, that made some interesting watches back in the day, but hasn't even bothered with trying to make anything with watch movements in quite a while now. Now all they do is package up some eta movements in some watch to sell at Macy's.
That model, your watch, in particular is a design they stole from Nathan Horwitt, and they had to pay out to him a legal settlement for it. They kinda stopped making it, but then when he died they ramped production big time and started to use his name again as a selling point because now they can get away with it. Hard for him to get angry and stop them again now that he's dead.
But at the end of the day, what's going to impress /g/? A watch with a unique or novel mechanism. A company that tries to inject some sort of unique technological improvement in the form of copper-sulfate capsules or graphite particle coatings. Or even silicon used for its unique mechanical properties. But what about movado, and your watch? They buy some movement from eta, they buy some case from China, they engrave their logo on it and sell it at the mall. They don't do anything, they just buy components. But /g/ could still like a watch and company that just buys components, if those components have some technological advancement or unique properties that that justify attention or admiration. But Movado has no use for that kind of shit, that's not their marketing, and we're not their market segment.
>>55133931
Jesus.
>>55134449
>opinions
those markings on the inner chapter ring (between the hour indices and the chapter ring) it make it look sporty, but the rest of the watch is pretty dressy so it ends up as this bizarre sub-par hybrid design
i can't even begin to imagine why they decided on sub second markings on a quartz, it's baffling to me. just an unnecessary and nonfunctional ornamentation that just clutters up the face of what could have been perfectly fine.
>>55134655
Kind of agree. Do you know any good dress watch suggestions for the 100-200 range
>>55134596
yeah no, i was looking for a ref with all the dates next to each other
>>55134726
orient Union or bambino 3
if you can't stand the orient logo like a lot of people you can go for orient capital (which is quartz unfortunately)
seiko SAR line is just out of reach at 100-200 range but a lot of seiko 5's are dressy: http://www.watchsleuth.com/seiko5finder/search/?SB=Popularity&STYLE%5B%5D=Dress (snkl41 pictured)
or you could go with something like this if it's your style >>55127404
there's more but this is all that just popped into my head
>>55134899
B A S E D
A
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E
D
>>55132340
Did you mean $450? If not, you can likely get any of the non-precious metal Grand Seiko 9S or Spring Drive models for under $4,500. And those are indisputably the best Seikos there are (depending on your preference for pure mechanical or Quartz regulated).
>>55133520
>>55134045
OR you can get 15 x SARBs.
>>55133931
What have they done to these Bell & Rosses?
>>55134089
Bitches love those Movado Museums. Every girl I know who's somewhat into watches wants one, has one, or wants to buy one for their SO.
redpill me on automatic watches <$500
I've been trying to find the worst fakes on ali and I think I found a winner
>>55135825
That's...
something alright.
>>55135825
You can tell it's a datejust, because rather than excessive complications, it has just the date
recommendations for a watch $1,000 or less?
i want something nice and also durable.
i don't know shit about watches, currently wearing a $60 timex...
![Fellini.Satyricon.1969.Criterion.BDRemux. rutracker.mkv_snapshot_00.40.21_[2015.10.02_02.22.51].png](https://i.imgur.com/bQjjnpT.jpg "Fellini.Satyricon.1969.Criterion.BDRemux. rutracker.mkv_snapshot_00.40.21_[2015.10.02_02.22.51].png")
>>55131331
Because nouveaux riches are coarse and buy what's expensive.
>>55133576
>obsolete
Let's see if in 10 years people will be interested to buy my SARB or your "watch".
>>55136049
You're being way too vague.
What are your preferences? Diver? Pilot? Dress watch?
Leather, nato or link band?
Give some examples of "nice watches" in your opinion.
>>55134239
>>55134089
Look at this normalfag with his shit taste that doesn't accept the fact he bought shit.
You're free to do whatever you want but you also have to accept reality.
>>55135743
SARB.
>>55131331
Because they have massively improved the bracelets, certain movement components etc. Also as they were loved by yuppies in the 80's and nigger rappers in the 90's they bumped up the prices as people were willing to pay more to look richer.
>>55129947
The Concorde was a badass jet. It's a shame they're not allowed to fly anymore. I'd willingly sign a waiver for a chance to ride one.
>>55133576
Nice fake Omega bro.
>>55134542
I'd buy it.
If i was in the US i would.
>>55134264
Closest would be a 5396
>>55133586
Anything is light in 0-G no?
>>55133747
>>55133767
Well, I prefer "them" being there than jobless on the street.
>>55137046
>no?
No. Which means yes to the statement.
>tfw when you end up buying a non-working LM special for 50$
>tfw when it ends up working and even keeping time well
Needs a new stem or canon pinion, crystal, along with a service, but otherwise it's in nice shape.
Is asking for purchase advice okay in this thread?
I'm looking for something dressy with roman numerals. My previous budget was around 600$ and I was set on buying the Tissot Le Locle. (pic related)
I recently however stumbled upon a fair amount of money and I'm now looking for suggestions for something fancier (up to the 1300-1400$ range maybe).
Criterias are:
>Automatic
>Dress watch
>40mm or less (skinny wrists)
>Sapphire glass
>Roman numerals
>>55137225
Had also glanced at the Raymond Weil with the moon phase display but those blue markers on the white dial turn me off.
I haven't seen them in person though and I'll be visiting a seller to see if the blue actually is as noticeable as it is in the pictures.
>>55137280
>white dial
That's silver
>>55137225
>use thousand dollars on theives tools
>break into houses and buisnesses
>take cash and objects of high value
>sell stolen good as discretely as you can, preferably in a different state/country than where you stole them
>use cash to buy a Patek 5120
That's my suggestion.
>>55137225
SARX019
https://www.seiko-watch.co.jp/products/sarx019
I'm currently wanting to replace pic related, with a similar style and same lug Width, but with Hand-winding too, I think there is the new Seiko 5 series with a much better movement, but I can't make my way in the gigantic catalogue of Seiko.
>>55137225
Nomos?
Or get a vintage Rolex for more. Can't go wrong with that.
>>55137329
SRP715 or the slightly different SRP711 with the bracelet.
>>55137329
You could drop in a better movement, but I know of no new seiko 5s using a different movement.
>>55137357
Thanks, I'll take a look.
>>55137366
The new Seiko 5s dropped the aging 7S22/36 for the new 4R36 I think.
Are there any non-divers 6R15 Seiko that got a screw-down crown?
>>55137366
I think I read in a previous thread that they started to use 4R35.
>>55137329
Something like a SRP715?
The new Seiko 5s (and the SRP series) have the hacking/handwinding 4R3x movements but go for something in the next line up with a 6R15. You lose the day window but you get 50hrs of power reserve instead.
>>55137329
>>55137329
>I can't make my way in the gigantic catalogue of Seiko.
http://www.watchsleuth.com/
here use this ok
>>55137402
Seiko Alpinist (SARB017)
>>55137465
I tried Seiko 5 finder, but the SRP715 was missing it seems.
>>55137447
That's the 711, I prefer the gray 715, but I'll probably replace the leather bracelet if I buy it.
>>55137502
What about less sporty models like the SARB033.
I'm just asking out of curiosity because I just bought a 033 for €270 anyway.
>>55137225
Limes Pharo Cartouche H
Or for something slightly less dressy but still could totally work with a suit and tie have a look at a Stowa or Archimede Deckwatch.
>>55137536
>>55137447
The 4R36 is pretty nifty for the price though.
And fits my bill since all but one of my watches handwind. (Weekdater, didn't know better)
>>55137521
Oh, I just noticed the SRP71x were not Seiko 5s, while some other SRPs are Seiko 5s, its pretty confusing.
>>55137526
Something like the SARG007 (discontinued recently but still findable) is even nicer, but 20mm lugs.
>>55137535
No. Less sporty = no screw down crown.
>>55137556
Yeah, nothing against it, just sayin
pic unrelated.
>>55137697
>No. Less sporty = no screw down crown.
But that's wrong.
>>55129947
>tfw no more Concorde
>>55137757
>>55137757
>>55137763
That's this, an ad on 4chan?
>>55137763
>>55137712
The question was in the context of non-diver 6R15 models with screw down crowns, the SARB doesn't have one. Neither do the SARGs without the inner bezel, or the SARX models.
>>55137769
>>55137776
>>55137772
Oh, ok. Too bad.
>>55137777
>>55137772
The SARB017 has a screwdown crown (And 20BAR WR).
>>55137789
>>55137796
>>55137795
Yeah, he said that.
>>55137796
What's this shit trying to prove?
>>55137777
>>55137777
>>55137777
>>55137807
It's a reposting of some advertisement thread from watchuseek or something. Just report it.
>>55137796
Snow isn't going to do shit to a nato because it is not abrasive, and the hardware will just poke into the snow rather than deforming. Wow!
>>55137827
The tang actually broke, lol.
>>55137827
it broke retard
>>55137834
>>55137842
Yes, the clearly thinner piece of metal that like most buckles is merely folded around the bar and is able to swing into vulnerable positions. Wow!
Meanwhile the loops are perfectly fine if not one ever so slightly warped.
>Timeless - make a statement without making one
>Opting out of telling time altogether, the Jesper leaves room for only the essentials that make this watch the statement that it is.
>Never again worry about water damage, replacing a battery, or going out of style.
>>55137882
It's the piece, along with the buckle, that actually matters, btw. It keeps the watch on your wrist. The "loops" are, by comparison, unimportant.
>>55137827
>hardware won't break
>>55137882
>well of course that part of the hardware breaks! clearly! wow!
>>55137915
It wouldn't be exposed if it was being worn.
>>55137920
The test shows one of the most important part of the strap breaks. Don't blame me, I didn't design the idiot test.
Stop advertising on 4chan
>>55137942
Stop tripfagging.
>>55135825
Oh fuck i laughed so hard
R8 my collection davai cyka blyat
>>55137985
jesus christ man, have some pride in your coke
tidy those lines up!
>>55135825
What wrong with that? Modern Rolex could make something like that.
>>55137985
Clean your room you dirty fat fuck
>>55134507
I started with /co/ and /g/ but gradually replaced the former with /a/ as the SJWs moved in. That's actually where I first heard about the Komandirskie, since back in the old days /a/'s threads would usually derail into some other topic. I remember thinking how awesome it was that the Russians made mechanical watches, and I promptly bought one.
As far as watches go, everything here that is halfway decent and not a Vostok is pretty much unattainable by a NEET. I bought the Komandirskie as a College student with a part time job and the $40 cash outflow actually hurt. I can't imagine what it must be like for someone with absolutely zero income.
>still counting on purely mechanical devices when measuring time
Plebs
>>55137985
I found a picture of you on Facebook squatbro
>>55129947
Funny you post this, I'm currently 4chinning on a plane!
Anyone know how to buy stuff from taobao? I want a seagull watch iseen on there but in having alot of trouble contacting the seller to get a shipping quote/ buy it
>>55137733
is that yours? post more pics pls it looks real nice
>>55137777
checked
>>55137225
>>55137280
I should also add that I'd prefer an actual seconds hand and a light colored (white, silver) dial.
>>55137536
>>55137353
I appreciate the actual suggestions though.
>>55137323
If only it wasn't one of their budget model movements.
>>55139284
>6r15
>budget model movement
It's very much midrange, what are you talking about?
>>55139299
It's basically the japanese version of the ETA 2824.
Wish they would've just had a better movement in it.
Gibs money for new bracelet
>>55139453
Not him, but on the whole I really don't mind the 6R15, it's a good movement. The only problem with it is that Seiko has gradually been replacing the higher-end 52 caliber-derived movements in more expensive watches like the SDGM, where a 6R15 really does not belong.
>>55137225
Stowa Marine Original
>>55139849
The SDGM is only a $600 watch though and the added cost over something like the SARX series is entirely finishing and the expensive diashield coating. Would a better movement be nice? Sure, but it will definitely cost you.
>>55137891
That actually makes me respect MVMT's design a little.
>>55139489
Die in a fire.
>>55138402
You're the pleb, man.
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrochronometer
>>55139453
>>55139284
Nigger what would you expect for €1000?
>>55137777
Is that a last model 9-5?
Beautiful car, post pics.
I pick up my '08 9-3 Vector Sport on Tuesday, shit's gonna be cash.
>>55140965
Looks like the heavily-facelifted 9-5 that was built until the late 2000s. I was going to get a used 9-5 myself, but ended up getting an 03 C240 wagon that was at the same dealership.
I've been thinking about purchasing this watch. I am 18 and going to college next year. It looks a little sporty. What does /wt/ think?
>>55141281
How do these two thing have to do with each other?
>>55141281
You can't really go wrong with that choice if that's what you like.
>>55141281
Good watch but it's chick repellent.
>>55141292
For style purposes
>>55141281
>It looks a little sporty
Understatement of the year
>>55141325
Well.
See >>55141312
Ain't no styling about it, it's a plastic toolwatch. Pretty thick to boot.
>>55141342
>>55141342
at least it's thinner than other g's
>>55141418
Somewhat, i think the Baby-g's or some older models are thinner.
For his intended purposes, as a casual day to day watch it's still relatively thick. If you want it as a sports watch (Or like me for usage in the army) sure it's alright. But even so after a while of it snagging on everything it switched to the Osama Casio.
It ends up being pretty much as thick as an Amphibia, but at the same time less comfy.
when the fuck are the new amphibias and kommandirskies coming got damn i can't wait anymore
>>55141528
September to November.
I'm personally saving up for the GMT Komandirskie K-39. Which is also the only reason i didn't go for a Neptune.
>>55141281
Pretty much the perfect college watch
5 alarms and radio sync so you'll always be on time, and itll easily survive college + grad school and whatever else after with no issue.
>>55141588
fug
>>55141657
That's an awesome idea! thanks.
My dad has this orient and never uses it does anyone know what model this is?(sorry for shitty pic )
>>55141700
Seems to be one of the older Orient 3 star models. Still produced but not exactly like that, especially with the unusual barrel case.
Pretty sure they use the same 469.XX cal based movements as do most modern Orients.
Man for some reason I want a rolex now.
>>55141747
yh it checks out thanks m8
what does it mean on leather straps it says "Heavy flat pad"? is it just thicker?
>>55141281
It's a great watch. It will probably outlive you.
>>55141921
>is it just thicker?
More specifically it means they use some kind of padding material inside the strap to make it thicker.
>>55130767
Aaah I have exactly the same feel, none seiko and also can't order till next month.
>Credor models at the Seiko boutique in NYC. Seikos first tourbillon, a minute repeater, and a grand sonnerie.
>>55143839
I feel like the gemstones only cheapen what is an otherwise beautiful watch.
>>55131331
Rolex is a non-profit company. Idk
>>55143825
Though, i do have my share of luck that my "non working" LM-Special turned out to be working but needs a service. But for 50$ that i originally purchased as a parts watch i can't complain.
One major issue is that both of my LM specials share the same crystal model and it doesn't pop up for sale very often.
>>55143967
>Rolex is a non-profit company
BWHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
How long has this fucking faggot been trying to sell this shit? I wish some dumbass would buy it already so I didn't keep having to look at it every time i go looking for penisquartz.
>>55144781
link?
>>55144827
Just search for king quartz and its right there, the shithead is trying to sell it for $500 too.
>>55144827
Yeh, it's right here.
>>>/lgbt/
>>55144781
Write him a letter.
On the local fleamarket there's some old asshole like that, trying to sell the same beat-ass Elgin for at least half a year now, asking for a ridiculous price because it's been in WWII.
It has the original owners name engraved in it, but that normally only decreases the value of the watch, unless it's someone famous, right?
>>55144935
Some collectors are into that shit, story of friendship between 2 battlebros and whatnot. Or if the watch was present during a large battle.
But honestly, once you hit WW2, Wrist watches are so common, they're nothing special, the real value in shit like that is from the American Civil War.
>>55144970
I'd never buy a watch that's actually been through a war. I'd buy a used A-11 or a Nam disposable that's been sitting in some warehouse or some POG's wrist, but not something that's been beat to shit in combat.
>>55145026
I've got a WW2 GSTP Pocket Watch, the case is beat up, and the acrylic falls out, but it's in running order, and the dial is tidy. Honestly, you can find some nice stuff for cheap from that era, combat survivor or no.
>tfw still waiting on my protrek to come in
FUCKING AMAZON SHIP THIS SHIT ALREADY
I finally caved & ordered an F-91W. Allahu snackbar!
>>55129947
So Concorde pilots were Swiss pimps?
So i'm pretty sure someone here can help me.
Im torn between the seiko skx 007 and the Orient ray.
every review i read and every comparision video i watch puts them very close together and leans more to one or the other but there is never clearly a winner.
So heres the point: I like the design of the skx more because of the flat bezel and i think it has an overall more rugged look.
some revierwers write that it was "built to take a beating" which is quite good because i plan to wear the watch i buy every day and in numerous activities.
the ray is said to be more accurate than the seiko and also 50 euros cheaper than the seiko ( i can get a ray with metal bracelet for 149, cheapest price i found for the seiko is 210 as a japan import)
does anybody know how robust the ray is?
who owns these watches and can give some pros and cons for buying them?
And most importantly: which one should i take?
>>55145768
I say the SKX, it's more iconic and better looking IMHO. Also if you get bored with the looks at any point it is hugely modifiable.
what does /g/ think of my mudman?
>>55145768
skx007 is better if you ask me
- crown at 4 doesn't dig into your wrist
- chapter ring is more readable
- lume is excellent on seiko divers, every orient I have has terrible lume. (this is flat out unforgivable, i think lume is very important on a diver watch)
- cursive writing on a tool watch triggers me
- white outlined markers look cleaner and bolder on the skx, compared to the silver tone rolex style outlines on the ray.
- a second crown on ray bothers the fuck out of me
- the hands on the orient bother the fuck out of me and look out of place, especially the hour hand.
- i believe the ray only has a 60 click bezel compared to 120 on the skx
- seiko divers have a history of their own
- mineral crystal compared to hardlex
- orients logo is hideous and looks like a bed sheet company or something. this is coming from a person who is a fan of the brand.
- more popular watch and movement in general, easier to find parts, aftermarket, servicing, etc
the only thing i don't like about the skx is the lume on the second hand is on the back
>>55132258
That ad is from earlier 90 when the Concord still flight, the last flight was in 2008 I remember
>>55146004
Orient divers have decent lume, better than their regular watches. But few people can compare to Seiko, their lume is the best around
>>55145768
They're both more accurate than advertised. My skx is actually less than +1 second a day and my ray less than +5.
I've beaten both of mine up quite a bit and they've both done well.
>And most importantly: which one should i take?
Down to personal preference familia. They're based off the same movement, but one thing to consider is if you're actually going diving the skx is ISO rated.
>>55146004
>every orient I have has terrible lume. (this is flat out unforgivable, i think lume is very important on a diver watch)
false: If you look at the lume comparison pictures the skx is the same as the ray and mako usa. I would even go as far to say that the lume on the skx is worse than the usa and ray. Its the seiko monster that has beast lume and not the skx.
> i believe the ray only has a 60 click bezel compared to 120 on the skx
Its 120 clicks on the new version now.
>>55146014
>earlier 90
Way earlier than that, Pan Am backed out of buying the Concorde in 1973.
>>55146004
>orients logo is hideous and looks like a bed sheet company or something
Do people really hate it that much? I think it looks cool.
>>55146046
>>55146128
i don't know what to tell you, both orient divers i've owned/own have had bad lume (orient mako, which i sold, and orient 2er which I still have for sentimental reasons)
Hey vintage Seikobros, I'm thinking of bidding on pic related. I know people were saying Lord Matics were good, but only certain ones. Is this one of the ones worth getting? I like the clean design (no day/date) and the fact that it comes with the original bracelet. The guy is saying it has not been serviced. How much does that usually cost? Also, it is gaining time, is that better than a watch that is losing time?
>>55146172
It looks like a logo of some European beer company.
>>55146128
>chink toy in pic
>>55145768
I personally think the Ray looks a little dressier than the SKX, so it is probably a little dressier and all-around more versatile if you're planning to wear it around an office. I find the lume is almost as good as Seiko's, you really cannot notice much of a difference in most applications. While it doesn't have the ISO rating, this really does not matter if you don't plan to rely on it for diving. 200M is still plenty beefy in terms of water resistance.
Keep in mind there is a new Ray which does away with the ancient 46943 movement and brings in a new one with hacking and hand-winding. Anyone's guess how reliable the new one is, but it's interesting that Orient is able to do their own in-house deal without borrowing from the 4R36.
>>55146363
Is there any optical difference between the old and the new one. Like how to Spot the Ray?
>>55145768
Get a real diver
Hey /g/
The three main styles of watches that I like are divers, flieger/military, and bauhaus.
I already have a diver (pic related - Orient Mako). I just ordered an SNZG15K for $120CAD that I will probably keep on a leather strap, so there goes the flieger/military category. Now I'm just looking for a bauhaus.
What is the best mechanical bauhaus that I can get for sub-$200 Canadian? I'd like to keep it $150 or below but if it's worth it I can stretch to $200.
Thanks /g/uys
