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I'm sick and tired of the pleb watch threads here, where the ugliest watches are posted. So I decided to make my own. (Bear with me, I'm dumping slowly)
1. Junghans - Max Bill Automatic
2. Nomos Glashütte - Lambda
This one is really expensive: 15200€
>>10949972
who the fuck would pay 15k for a Nomos, they make solid watches and all but ehh I'd rather get something else for that kind of money
3. Braun BN0021BKBKG
This one is more affordable: 135€
>>10949973
I'm not saying you should buy it, this thread is for displaying nice watches instead of the 5 Dollar crap that gets posted here all the time.
4. Rado - Ceramica
I'm not the biggest fan of Rado, but they have some nice stuff. They were really popular with German bankers in the 80s, I've been told.
Nomos Glashütte - Metro 38 Datum stadtschwarz
6. Junkers - 6050-2 Bauhaus
They have a lot of variations on this one, most of them are good http://junkers-uhren.de/category/junkers-uhrenserien/junkers-bauhaus/
7. Skagen - Ancher
Skagen has a good variety of watches like this, most of them below 200€
>>10949965
8. Hygge - 3012 SERIES MSP3012BC(YE)
They have some more traditional stuff, too:
http://hygge-watches.com/collection/
>>10949965
I really know nothing about watches,
thoughts on panerai?
>>10950064
Looks nice
Any specific questions?
quality is one thing, too bad these ones are still fucking ugly and plain.
>>10950064
Good if you have the wrist for it. (7+ inches)
Only ever go 44mm imo, Maybe 47mm if you're Arnold Schwarzenegger or 6'5 200lb+.
Not great value for money but unique appeal.
>>10950078
post some 'quality' watches?
wish they still made Sinn 103 A SA
>>10950064
they are okay.
but they use cheap movements most of the time and are extremely overpriced because of the hype.
Thinking about copping pic related for 100$, cause I'm a poorfag and I got me some skinny wrists. Should I go for it?
>>10950339
>>10949965
It´s 10$. And his holiness seems to like it too.
>>10950339
>>10950351
Looks alright, you wanna check the diameter if you are worried about tiny wrists.
>>10950360
Nice one.
>>10950064
Not big on Panerai but If you think about getting one I´d look into the 44mm titanium version. Colleague got one and it´s pretty neat. His dad visited once with a steel version and it looked too massive for my taste.
>>10949965
Recommended diameter for very tiny wrists ?
>>10950003
Do they make anything like this under 40mm?
I'd be looking for something around 38mm since my wrists are small, but I can't find anything like this in that size (junghans has some but i'm not looking to go that high in price right now).
>>10950339
>>10950351
Certina makes great watches, got a ugly 70s model myself, this one looks slick as fuck. A hundred dollars sounds alright for it.
>>10950020
Are these expensive? You have to contact them to get a price so I'm betting they are
Looks really great to me.
Reposting mine.
Semi looking in the market for a more casual one. Contemplating a diver but wrists too small for Rolex :(
>>10950698
Take a lady datejust if you really want rolex
>>10949965
/fa/ in general is very poor. And always has been. So basically a raketa, or seagull is a nice watch here and anything like a skagen or tissot is a splurge. And if you can manage to get a $70 Seiko 5 auto on a natonstrap u jus ballin
SKX Master race
Thoughts on this maison margiela gshock?
>>10949965
>sick and tired of the pleb watch threads here
>minimalist meme watch ftom the start
>
>>10949965
>I'm sick and tired of the pleb watch threads here
>Skagen
>nxtlvl shit
Ayy.
>>10949973
I would get something else with that money as well. But i guess if you're right and nothing else can stop you, it would probably make you angry if you can't get an expensive watch.
>>10950339
w2c?
I'd really like to purchase this watch.
>>10952906
I favor these
>>10952906
what's up with that tumor thing on the right?
>>10953383
it has no real purpose other than looking unique
it's a cool piece because ripley wore it in aliens
>>10952039
I like it, but I don't have the wrist to rock it.
Guess i can contribute
Steinhart makes some of my favorite discount watches. You can get okay Swiss movement for only $500. If you can't afford $500 then stick to your Seiko garbage until you get a real job.
>>10954969
All of those except for the speedy are shit, leave.
This looks pretty nice. A tad big though, I have small wrists.
>>10949980
I'd get this...fuck all this other shit
>>10955050
Poorfag detected
>>10952039
Looks horrible.
>>10952906
>>10953835
Being in aliens is the only thing this watch has going for it.
>>10954969
My dad has an Omega for 23 years now. Quality is good and it looks good with suits and casual clothes.
>>10955050
The first half-decent Rolex I've seen. But Rolex in general is for rich plebs without taste.
>>10955167
It's a nice watch, I have one myself.
>>10950681
I also like
>>10952138
>calling things you don't like a meme and not posting anything yourself, gtfo
Are there decent bauhaus~esque watches like these without any visible branding at all?
>>10955105
w2c?
>>10955296
The classic bauhaus watches are made by Junkers and Junghans now.
I'd be interested in something brandless, too, but I doubt something like that with good quality exists.
>>10955105
instrmnt watches? They look great, imo. Can anyone speak of the quality?
>>10955300
this?
>>10955386
This, blank Rodina is the most /fa/ watch.
Automatic Movement
Cheap
Classic Bauhaus
A L P I N I S T
>>10955386
>>10955572
This is great, had no idea you could get one like this.
Is this also from Rodina's site, and does it come in black too?
>>10955606
I don't think there's a blank black one.
I might cop the white one soon.
I love my citizen eco drive watch. Was only 350.00 when I bought it.
>>10955050
one of the few rolexes i like, strap notwithstanding.
is it vintage?
what's something like that cost?
>>10955639
That's really really nice. Good cop.
I can't claim to know much of watches, but I rather like the face of this Zeppelin. Would any Anons have any opinions or knowledge of this brand?
>>10955694
I don't know why I love this so much, and can't imagine using it, but shit this is my grail watch
Anyone know about that old Russian watch some anon posted about one time?
I remember it has maybe a moon or something at the top?
I wish I could afford one of these.
>>10956075
why? It's fucking horrendous. You have awful taste
>>10956113
Not everyone is a limp wrist faggot who wants a boring watch to complement his skinny jeans.
Never posted to this board before but just got this watch randomly today and don't know how I feel about its appearance on my wrist. There just happens to be a watch thread going so....thoughts? Apologies if pic/angle is bad.
>>10956113
I guess it could be okay but you definitely need some swagger to pull it off.
>>10955694
It's on Amazon for under $400 lol
http://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Mechaical-Alpinist-Automatic-Sarb017/dp/B000KG93BQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1455509150&sr=1-2&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=seiko+green
ITT: wrist fedoras
>>10954969
I get the Speedmaster and the Ulysse Nardin's, but why the Hublot?
>>10955908
I own a Couple of higher end watches, but I went to a Zeppelin AD the other day and really liked the styles that Zeppelin offers. Most of them are quartz and have rather large asking prices. But for a dressy/everyday watch it isnt half bad.
What does /fa/ think? Sorry for the shitty photo
>>10956412
fake?
if real that shit's cash
>>10956441
Thanks! And its real, It was my grail for a long time
>>10950020
I don't know what adjective to use, but this watch is to all watches what pic related is to all movie posters.
For some reason I keep looking at divers even though I usually have no interest in a watch with more than 3 hands. Stuhrling looks nice.
>>10955908
that is very well designed, but i know nothing of zeppelin.
loving this lately (blancpain aqualung grande date).
noticed it while watching "the trip." coogan's wearing one.
on the downside, putin wears one as well.
really handsome.
>>10956455
this pisses me off, i know longines isn't that repesctable of a brand, but can they at least like. finish the finishing work on the counter weight
and niot just leave half of it all half assed
>>10956390
Try one and you know why
>>10956699
>longines isn't that repesctable of a brand
>tfw they used to be great but now Swatch has carefully positioned the brand as Omega's bitch
They didn't finish decorating it so that you can remember every time you look at it that you were supposed to spend the extra cash to get an Omega. Every Swatch brand has it's own very carefully designed niche and any Longines must be carefully shitted up in some minor way to make it inferior to Omega and every Hamilton must be slightly shittier than a Longines and so on down the line.
>>10956829
You know that they're overpriced plastic movement pieces of arab-baiting shit?
I like this one but it's quite expensive.
>>10956055
be more precise
the only one i can think of with a moon is picrelated
>>10956367
hear hear
they are sick of ugly cheap watches and post ugly expensive watches instead
like 50% of this thread is crap
>>10950014
Ma nigga
Wanna cop this one (Sinn 104) for something to wear daily for years to come. Opinions, alternatives?
i like this one but maybe with different strap
>>10956075
>>10956211
>>10949965
Why stick with the normal, ugly watches when you can have modern, stylish, digital watches?
>>10957485
At that price point? You probably want to check Damasko.
>>10957485
I avoid mid tier watches myself.
>>10957159
>actually wearing it with the novelty spacesuit strap
Copped one of these at a garage sale for 70 bucks, thoughts?
>>10952906
I have a watch called the Carlton from the Melbourne Watch Company that runs on the Seiko chronograph guts.
>photo related
>>10957488
think that strap works very well with it.
>>10956412
Is it just me or is the strap too narrow?
>>10950014
>skagen
>proper
what the fuck is this shit
>>10958914
looks a mm off.
>>10949965
I believe the term you are looking for is Chronometer, or a Time Piece.
>>10958982
>M'watch
>>10958982
>tips festina
>>10958812
Fuck you
>>10956853
sounds about right lol
fucking swatch, makes me not even want to get a omega, reallyr uining everything
Are Swatches okay? Too girly?
>>10949990
Looks pretty cool desu
>>10958914
I have pretty small wrists, and the Original Longines band is a little too loose even at its smallest fit. I just threw on a watchband from a POS Galloway watch I had lying around
>>10955292
posted by the man with no taste.
>>10960564
Pls get a band that fits
>>10955672
Boston ross at it again
>>10953383
>>10953835
Incorrect, it was designed so that the stop watch function could be more easy to use by people who were driving a car. It was designed by a car maker after all
>>10960933
That's actually kind of cool. So it's like a 1980s T-Touch
>>10960270
Overpriced for what you get.
Pic related has the internals of a watch worth under 30 but would cost you 100-150
Most recent cop
>>10955105
love the look of this but i just know its some shitty quartz fashion watch that costs $10 to make and $300 to buy
Murdercore
>>10958762
It's actually one of the only other brands I've been considering, since it's very similar to Sinn. I like their design _almost_ as much as the 104.
Thoughts on Daniel Wellington? !
>>10961291
As your pic shows, they are amazing value and despite the dislikeable looks should really be sought after for the reaction of those in the know
>>10961291
crap
Is this good?
rate or hate
I was wondering if someone might be able to help me.
I have a watch with a metal band with security clasp. I want to replace the actual band with leather, but keep the security clasp.
Does anyone know any retailers that sell leather bands to replace a metal one?
*metal bracelet
>>10956075
I still prefer the Tread 2 over the first one
>>10956211
No, that's fucking disgusting outside of a museum or the year 2491.
>>10950339
Looks good, sexier than my Certinas. Still $100 is a bit much.
>>10962001
i like seamasters, but that wouldn't be my choice.
How's my Casio
>>10963494
Would look nice witha leather NATO too
My IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar Ref 5035
>>10962175
>stop liking what I don't like
>>10961545
Really like this, they have another one with a white face instead. Might cop once i get a better job.
>>10964395
Very nice
> proper watches
> junghaus, braun, nomos, rado, junkers, literal skagen, hygge (who?)
Pick one
>>10965089
>junghaus
topkek
>>10956653
Didn't Putin give his away to some dude
Thoughts on Brathwait?
Are they an another Daniel Wellington?
>>10965492
I've heard good things
Even if some of them aren't true they still wouldn't be as bad as dw regardless
>>10950698
W2c pls
>>10955292
>When something is so "luxury" that it literally looks like a golden turd with branding on it
>>10955694
that strap fits the watch perfectly. where does one acquire such a strap?
>>10956402
>Couple of higher end watches
Post, please - always interesting to see what other anons have.
>>10956170
Not everyone is an edgy chuuni teen with no job.
>>10962227
>$100
>much
I don't usually lurk the /fa/ thread, but is everyone in the /fa/ threads this poor?
>>10965586
It's full of students. Do you expect them to be rolling in dough?
so i have 700$$ and i want to buy an automatic watch, but since im lazyfag i´ll buy it from amazon.
>what brands should i check.?
>>10965644
Don't bother spending $700 if you're just going to get it off of Amazon.
Besides that, you won't get much for that money.
You can grab like an older Omega Geneve or something - they're pretty good.
>>10965577
I have the IWC above and a Casio F91W, one for every day wear, and one for the times I need to subtly show that my watch is the down payment on your home.
>>10966117
>and one for the times I need to subtly show that my watch is the down payment on your home.
Do share.
Would like to see it.
>>10966223
Oh, just that?
Don't get me wrong, that's the IWC that I like the most, but you said "couple of higher end".
copped them for 10 bucks because I'm a cheap ass nigga
>>10950478
9/11
recent acquisition
These are the only two watches I own. Belonged to my grandfathers on each side of the family. Bulova Accutron and the other is "Hollywood Polo" which I've never heard of. I need to get both repaired, cleaned, and resized, but other than that what do you think?
Also, w2c nice watches that won't break the bank. I stumbled across http://vodrich.com/collections/timepieces but I don't know how the quality is on these.
>>10967726
I would wear the one on the left every goddamn day till I died.
not a fashio question but
i bought a watch with an ETA 2804-2 movement and it's gaining about a minute a day
i have an old shitty seiko 5 with a malaysian 7S26C that keeps better time
is this an issue with ETA movement in general or do you think i just got a bad one, i can still exchange it and i dont see the point in getting a new watch serviced
>>10967743
That's pretty much exactly what my grandpa did. I just want it cleaned and working again. It's loose on my wrist, but not if I push it up a teeny bit (1-2 inches).
>>10968175
Well you should be able to resize a bracelet yourself, it doesn't take a professional. That style of bracelet is called a Speidel or a Twist-o-Flex. It's a really old man style though, I'd suggest putting the watch on a nice new leather strap or something. It's a very cool watch though, accutrons are awesome. Definitely get it properly serviced and take care of it and wear the shit out of it.
>>10968460
I've thought about it, but when my grandpa died I remember my mom giving me the watch and telling me how part of what she remembered so fondly about it was the bracelet. So there is a degree of sentimental value. I'd have to see what it looks like with a leather band. But I'll definitely try adjusting it on my own, I didn't think I could. Thanks anon.
>>10967726
That Bulova has priority. You better wear it, it's damn good.
>>10968478
Be careful though. Watchmaker-fag reporting in. Twix-o-Flex wrist bands is an absolute bitch to adjust if you don't have the right tools. I'd suggest looking at a YouTube video on how to do it first or make your local jewler do it.
not the most expensive but I like it...
c-can i move over here?
/g/'s hivemind is getting a bit out of hand....
>>10969972
Probably should have added a picture.
>>10960951
You forgot to mention that since the movement is plastic it's a disposable automatic watch.
It's either some form of cheap, post-ironic decadence or it's just another scam by the mountain jew.
>>10961185
Damasko steel is better since it's not just a coating like sinn's which can crack. It's retarded.
If sinn then there lower tier untreated steel models.
Tegimented isn't as good as damasko's ice-hardening.
Too bad sinn designs are better.
>>10962078
You probably won't be able to keep that particular clasp, but there are things called deployant claps that replace buckles on leather straps.
Usually on leather straps that come with higher end watches, the deployant clap helps to reduce wear on the strap (you'd want a nice crocodile strap to last a long time, and buckles cause more wear).
>>10960951
>>10970430
The movements inside of them are on par with the 4$ Soki's on aliexpress.
This guy explains it quite well: http://watchguy.co.uk/review-a-trip-inside-the-swatch-sistem51-eta-c10111/
effay watch?
>>10970568
The 8926OB is nice if you're going to mod the hell out of it.
>>10970594
Not really up for a mod, im pretty new to watches and all i want is something fancy.
Besides, how do u even mod a watch?
/newbieanon
>>10970568
invicta is dogshit brand. save up for a decent seiko.
>>10970615
well.. how about Sekio SNK135 or SNXG47K ?
>>10970598
Just google 8926OB modding if you're curious/
If you want something fancy/semi-dressy in that pricerange the Orient Ray is usually the best bang for your buck. Should be in the 120~130$ range.
>>10970618
>>10970619
>answer ples
>>10970692
Are you also posting on /g/'s watch thread?
>>10970692
Get the SNXS77 instead, much cleaner looking.
>>10957485
I posted this a few months ago asking the same question but have decided to get a Speedy instead.
Still a nice watch though
>>10970618
I'm not into gold, but I do like the hands on the SNX ... vaguely AP-ish....
My personal favorite.
im unfortunately selling it though but i will probably buy a steel one when the stock market gets going.
>>10950623
i inherited one from by grandfather from 1969 is it possibly the same watch?
>>10970521
Thank god I didn't buy the hype.
Fuck Swatch really.
>>10969388
Looks nice, how do you like it? I think those dials with all the lions and stuff on them are a little busy for me but they are definitely very cool looking. I'm still trying to decide what GS to get, for now I have this baby-GS.
>>10970700
yup, i want a watch today so thats why im asking around
>>10970727
im considering buying it
>>10970752
me to
>>10970925
Just get the SNXS77 that anon offered, most hassle free of the bunch.
If you want to go into the Vostok socialist ride then it's a different story.
>>10970700
>>10970939
I will thx, i just need to find it somewhere in sweden so i dont have to pay import fees from united states
thoughts?
>>10970957
People usually get them from Asia., but what floats your boat.
>>10970978
>People usually get them from Asia., but what floats your boat.
They cost me £86 + (shipping) from Amazon.co.uk. Is it worth it or should i get it from somewhere else?
Should I grab this or nah
>>10970990
That's quite a lot for it, but if it includes taxes it's a different story.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-5-Mens-Blue-Dial-Automatic-Watch-SNXS77-/252276955045?hash=item3abce0d7a5:g:c3sAAOSwX~dWs3n4
This is a cheaper option, but if you can get them to mark it as a gift, or as 20$ worth of watch parts.
>>10971008
>Swatch
See >>10970521
But otherwise it just looks meh.
>>10971018
https://gyazo.com/e7d5279f94dc98a8f974cebacfd2a7d4
nvm, if its the second ones, they are cheapier then i think.
>>10971018
Holy shit thanks man. Il just get something else.
I have a hard time deciding what Seiko i should pick up..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-SNXS79K-Automatic-Analogue-Bracelet/dp/B000G12Y8O/ref=pd_sbs_241_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51D3PnmZmIL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=15HG7DQK1AQHT6VKMEGV
Or
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seiko-Mens-Automatic-Watch-SNXS77/dp/B000KKO85S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1455843823&sr=8-2&keywords=seiko+snxs77
Which one looks the best?
1)
4)
?
>>10950003
The white Junkers Bauhaus is absolutely gorgeous but I'm having a really hard time validating the price. Think this looks close enough?
>>10971796
this one
>>10971805
close second
>>10971796
this one
Should I get this for $200?
>>10972112
isn't it cheaper on amazon? i'd look around for the cheapest price. i'm also considering copping a braun watch
>>10971856
not bad, i bought the orient ray, i really like it
I got an Orient too. 100 bucks
>>10972112
>Quarz
>price is 200
Ayy lmao
>>10955032
noicE
IS THAT AN AUTOMATIC FOR 500$ ? oops
still stickin with Rolex... maybe Omega Geneve one day
Any watch aficionado identify this?
>>10970966
second
i like some fossil watches but I don't know anything about the brand and don't want to get bullied for buying one
>>10970887
you dont see the lions and the lines in normal daylight, only if you tilt the watch. yours looks cheap
*cough*
>>10972787
Looks like some sort of Louis Vuitton watch to me.
>>10955386
Can't decide between the normal blank or the red 12 version
>>10973131
http://www.nomos-store.com/en/Watches/Special-editions/Doctors-without-Borders/?smxCountry=us&redirected=1
gaudy af if you get that ripoff senpai. copies are pathetic to begin with, and copying a special edition charity watch is even more pathetic
>>10973147
Oh shit, you're right
Nvm
>>10965562
looks like a heavily-used leather nato
I own an alpinist, basically any brown strap looks gr8. I tend to gravitate towards redder brown
>>10969388
>wearing a watch above your wristbone
when will it end
>>10973294
Why does this upset you?
My cousin got me this for christmas. Is this a meme yet senpai?
>>10955032
Lolno faggot. Seiko was never bad.
Why would I buy the shittiest low end Swiss movement versus a way better JDM one? It's like buying the worst Gibson instead of the best Epiphone.
Stop trying so hard. Don't wear links and high end watches when you work a shit-tier job or a student. You're better off wearing a Seiko just for the sheer fact you don't come off like an utter prick.
>>10955032
LOL.. Steinhart is fucking garbage Chinese movements and Swiss assembled.
Like >>10973413 said, I would rather buy a JDM like a Seiko Shinobu for $600-700 instead of a Steinhart shitter for $500. Way more value, quality and way more unqiue.
>>10973395
Looks good to me, meme status be damned
>>10973379
because that's not where the watch is supposed to be worn and it makes the crown dig into your hand when you flex your wrist
it also looks fucking stupid
>>10973486
Who the fuck are you to tell people where they should wear their watch, you autistic little fanny?
>>10973486
No, just no. You can wear it either way you fucking retard. Why are elitist /fa/ggots so clueless about watches?
>>10973529
>>10973532
>Wear your watch beside your wrist bone. Make sure that the face sits right next to the bone on the outside of the wrist (the ulna). When standing, little or none of your watch should be visible beneath your shirt cuff. When wearing a long-sleeved shirt, your watch should only be fully visible when your arm is bent. Never wear your watch on top of your shirt cuff.
b-but it's subjective! I don't look retarded if I explain why I do it!
kill yourselves
>>10973542
>b-b-b-but you must wear your watch like this because wikihow said so and i will sperg out and cry if you don't
Your mother should ashamed for not aborting a literal retard like you. Stupid bitch.
>>10973560
>I wear my pants on my head and YOU CAN'T TELL ME I'M WRONG
literally you
find me a single professional watch model photo with the watch above the wristbone
>>10973542
Lel. What a sheep.
>>10973565
I wear my watch on my wrist. You and your faggoty fucking wikihow bf wear it on your arm, that's your choice.
>>10973575
way to dodge the question
you look like a retard, I bet you wear a DW too
>>10973542
>doesn't realize his copypasta says "beside"
Hey look, a faggot.
>>10973583
You didn't ask a question, you fucking dunce.
>>10973589
>even JFK wears his watch properly
Hey look, a faggot.
>When standing, little or none of your watch should be visible beneath your shirt cuff
hurr how do I into context
>>10973542
Never above. Never beside. Always below towards torso.
>people actually dress how wikihow tells them to
>>10973590
>this level of pedantry
kill yourself
>>10973606
yeah fuck wearing shoes I go my own way
this board is a shithole
>>10973598
This.
Observe in >>10973589
/thread
>>10973608
There was no question to dodge, you semi-literate faggot, so why are you upset? Because you think I care enough about how people wear their wrist watch?
>>10973611
>people don't wear their watch how wikihow tells them to therefore this board is a shithole
The sooner hive-minded autistic faggots like you decide suicide is effay, the better.
Is this cretin for real? No one is talking about wearing a watch on their ankle, so this "hurr durr do you wear pants on your head?" retardism is just strawmanning.
