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Watch this:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Old thread:
>>51946803
second for my daughter's father
>>51968294
First for AUTOMATICs
Didn't see the new thread, so here's my response >>51968468
To these guys
>>51965091
>>51967713
>>51968310
cuck
Thoughts on a 44mm deck watch on a 6.5 in wrist?
>>51968514
Even a 42mm watch would be pushing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RcoiIz2Jd0#t=105
>>51968651
That's what I figured. Damn seagull st36 being huge.
So should I go for the Invicta 8926OB? Do they all the have the Seiko NH35a or do some have miyotas? How should I watch out for this?
This is the link I'm looking at
>http://www.amazon.com/Invicta-8926OB-Stainless-Automatic-Bracelet/dp/B000JQFX1G
pls help a nigga trying to cop a 4R movement for cheap
>>51968715
>cheap
It's a 7S26 with hacking and handwinding.
With all the modding you're going to put into this thing becoming a nice looking and not a gaudy piece of shit you're better off buying some SRP series Seiko instead.
Some of the cheaper ones go for 125~
>>51968844
I don't actually plan on modding it. Isn't the 4R a 7S26 with hacking and handwinding anway?
What the is best automatic movement watch under $1,000
>>51968891
It is, quality might be a little higher.
Though i'll repeat myself, the invicta is a really awful looking watch up close. The cyclops is kinda badly done, their logo is on every fucking thing on the watch (to make it harder to mod), and it's only redeeming factor is that 4R36 movement that you can find on a decent Seiko.
So unless you're up for making it a sterile sub or some interesting mod, do not buy it.
About to pick up a skx007. It says the strap is 22mm. Are watch straps standardized so I can buy any 22mm strap and expect it to fit? Or do I specifically have to buy a 'skx007 strap'?
>>51969029
>Are watch straps standardized so I can buy any 22mm strap and expect it to fit
yes.
>>51968911
Best is a subjective term
Have a look on seiya Japan at the jdm seikos they offer. They are very high quality watches for less then $1000
You could go vintage Swiss as well
>>51968952
I think the cheapest Seiko with a 4R movement is the new Monster line and those are >$250, I might be willing to excuse the branding if I get the 4R for only 80 bucks.
>>51969029
Are you talking about natos? If so then yes. If you're buying a bracelet with endlinks they might not fit.
>>51969045
Thanks
>>51969067
I'm looking for a mesh bracelet. Would they be problematic?
>>51969093
Nope. Most don't have end links so it'll fit fine
>>51969029
Yes they are standardized.
Any strap with 22mm lugs should be fine.
>>51969067
The SRP621 is 125$ off eBay right now.
The monster is about 204$, so yeah that's a lil steep.
>>51969093
Be sure to pick a decent one though. (Guy who advised you about getting a SKX here)
>>51969029
Yes, unless you're talking about metal bracelets. Those usually have curved endlinks that fit a specific watch.
Other than that 22mm is 22mm.
What watch would you recommend for someone who would wear it while surfing, probably over a wetsuit. It just needs to tell time and maybe have an alarm. A g shock?
Poorfag here, can anyone recommend good watches that are 15-30$ ?
>>51969126
>The SRP621 is 125$ off eBay right now.
That doesn't look too bad, but I need more divers in my collection, hence the interest in the Invicta
>>51968294
Would be a fucking perfect watch if it came with a normal movement and a good bracelet, or is their bracelet solid from the start?
>>51969112
>>51969126
Thanks a lot! Any suggestions on what qualifies as a decent one? My first instinct is to pick something from the first page of Amazon
I git this chink 'winner' automatic.
Bought it just its looks.
To my surprise it keeps accurate time.o
>>51969129
Hm that actually looks really nice. Got a link to that strap?
>>51969325
Jubilee bracelet
Keep in mind that oyster, engineer and mesh are superior and the only master bracelets
>>51969348
Sorry for my retardation, but are 'oyster, engineer, and mesh' strap brands or styles?
>>51969129
Looks like the stock SKX bracelet. The SKX series comes either with that or the rubber dive strap. A lot of people immediately replace the the metal bracelet with an oyster bracelet though, like in pic.
>>51969401
Styles, google them dummy.
>>51969413
That's what I thought, but wanted to be sure since it was preceded by a brand. Thanks
>>51969185
AE1200
a watch
>>51969429
Most of the names were sort of made up by Rolex but they're used generically. If you want straps for an SKX then go to Strapcode and they sell bracelets called super oyster or super jubilee or whatever.
/g/ never posts cartier
>>51969917
There aren't many niggers on /wt/.
>>51969917
The fuck is wrong with those roman numerals
Need a new watch for 350 euro max, have skinny wrists (fuck my wrists) and I want a metal strap.
Would the SKX007 from OP's pic look ridiculous on my wrists?
>>51968952
At the price it's at I'd be pleased as fuck with the invicta 8926OB stock as someone new to watches.
And the movement is quite a lot better than the 7s26 in accuracy as well as the extra features.
>>51969957
Lol racism on 4chan
3edgy4me
Keep posting chubby wristed seiko shots.
WAY/wt/ senpai?
My first watch that doesn't use batteries. I'm in love. Best Christmas present ever from grill.
>>51970009
Check again, I was talking about the fact that they're uncohorently sized, and the 12 is written wierd, and 8 an 4 are just a I for som reason
>>51970055
I actually meant to reply to >>51969940
>>51970033
>quartz chrono
>doesn't use batteries
>>51970033
>quartz
>doesn't use batteries
wat
>>51970009
Cartiers are horrible watches that rich musician spooks wear, that's a fact.
>>51970022
My '68 Hamilton
>>51968294
what do you guys think? 58mm.
>>51969185
Timex Weekender if you like staying up all night
>>51969738
wow that is quite watch
>>51970033
despite actually using batteries (which isn't necessarily a bad thing), that's a sweet gift. give her a kiss.
>>51968715
I'd go for it. It's a solid watch for the money and the movement is excellent. Obviously I'm biased and I bought mine knowing that I was going to spend another £50 and a fair bit of time modding it. The stock dial, hands and bezel insert aren't too great but the rest is well worth the money.
>>51970324
How hard was it to grind out the stupid ass logo on the side?
Someone should sponsor Archie to wear a fossil watch for a week.
I wonder how much it would cost
>>51970022
Seiko 6139-7070
>>51970357
Not too hard, it just took a lot of time. First I took the watch apart so I could concentrate on the case, and then I used needle files to slowly remove the branding without ruining the shape of the case. You could do it quickly with a dremel but that might cause problems such as a "wavy" finish. The crown guards were harder to remove but that was my personal preference.
What bands would look good on this watch?
Where would I start to learn about dress watches including vintage. Probably especially vintage. Going to want to spend some good money on one soon maybe within 6 months and I want to be informed. Assume it will be paired with dark suits.
Shopping in the used market though feels like it needs more knowledge.
>>51970566
budget?
"dress watch" carries itself over all price ranges
>>51969158
A quality dive watch with a diver extension(to fit over the wetsuit) would work great if you wanted something more classic.
G shock should serve you fine
>buying watches
Are you all fucking infertile old men you fucking destitute poor cunts all these watches are fucking piss and shit AND JUST FUCK YOU honestly I am fed up of you raw and unrelenting cuckolds slapping eachother dicks all day over some fucking ticky tocky chinese pieces of shiny cum fuCK OFF
>>51970250
Well sheeeet, it says quartz movement on teh box. So I just assumed. But I did. She's quite the girl, didn't even know she knew I liked watches.
>>51970566
C O N S T E L L A T I O N
or
S E M E N M A S T E R
there's some site dedicated to constellations which is pretty thorough but I forget what it's called. Also when you find a listing just research that particular reference a bunch to make sure you're getting something decent.
>>51970394
He's getting desperate for views at this point
he might fucking do it to
THE ABSOLUTE MADMAN
>Spend 20 grand on a Patek
>30 meter water resistance
>No hacking
>No instant date change
>Only 45 hour power reserve
>300 dollar Seiko beats all of these specifications
>>51969029
do it man. So sexy.
What's the best watch for less than $120? I want numbers on the dial and prefer something I don't have to wind.
is there a Seiko watch that looks decent for casual and business casual for a 100-200 dollar range?
>>51971319
What the hell kind of enormous loops are those on the strap? They make the watch look tiny by comparison.
>>51971323
>>51971337
seiko5finder.com
Unless by "don't have to wind" you mean you want a quartz watch in which case probably still Seiko but also maybe Casio or Timex or Citizen.
Whats a good dress watch with a metal face and roman numerals?
>>51971402
they are a little large but I don't find they look that bad. I'm definitely gonna pick up a couple different styles of nato tho.
Me waiting for my watch to be sent on Tuesday.
I've been waiting 8 months.
>tfw big pile of watches waiting on my doorstep back home
it hurts to live
>>51971716
Where do you live?
I'll look after them...
>>51970807
>chinese pieces
You've gone too far.
>>51971229
>>No hacking
>>No instant date change
Seriously. Patek claims to be like +2/-1 seconds a day and they don't fucking hack, so who gives a shit? It'll stay however off of correct time it was when you first wound it forever? Fuck off, PP!
>>51972401
Thank you anon!
My address is: Wisconsin, USA.
>>51972681
I'm a WI anon too, Milwaukee area
Is this watch worth $1200?
PRESAGE SARD007
>>51972735
I would say no, they have so much better looking shit in that price range and even much lower. Eaten numerals are pig disgusting.
>>51972717
Nice. How is it? I've only been there once but it seemed alright for the most part.
>>51972774
It's ok if you don't mind melanin enhanced individuals
>>51968294
Love the Seiko, mines a kinetic automatic so it tends to slow down over the course of a day but on average it's been really accurate
>>51972791
>kinetic automatic
Kinetics are quartz. Your watch is just automatic.
>>51972791
>so it tends to slow down over the course of a day
There's no "so" to that. Automatics aren't slow because they're automatic. Yours is slow because it runs slow. It also runs about the same degree of slow all day. You just start noticing it at the end of the day. You're winding it all day as you walk around.
It's a good watch, dude. If it's too slow for you somebody should be able to regulate it pretty cheaply.
>>51972789
Yeah I noticed. Especially around the PBR area.
GB here, no enrichment has occurred unless you count the Hmong.
>>51972843
I think a regulator is overkill, I set the time back to my phone every few days and it doesn't bother me that much. In my case it actually does vary quite significantly as I don't move that much during the day being a desk job.
What is the cheapest mouse that werks that I can find on the Internet. Don't care if I look like a terrorist
>>51973125
Nice mouse ahmed
So is a Lord Matic 5206 for $129 USD a decent deal?
Anyone got a MVMT watch? How is it, I was thinking of getting one
>>51973494
Dogshit
>>51973494
100% dogshit8
>>51973519
>>51973520
Really? How so, I really want to know why they're considered shit
>>51973540
Asinine designs and shit movements
>>51973548
Ahhh gotcha, thanks anon
>>51973562
Don't thank me, not knowing about movements is one thing but the other is blatantly obvious.
>>51972681
You were meant to say
>1060 West Addison, Chicago, Il.
>>51968294
>barf
>>51970188
>onlythebrave
>diesel
what the fuck is that design even about
>>51971092
only good looking watch in the thread, congrats
>>51969917
actually might have been a nice design if they didn't ruin it with the dial right in the middle of the face and overlapping the 5 minute indicators
My meme Quartz arrived today
Here is a shit photo
How do I use the clasp?
>>51970775
1 or 2 thousand maybe.
>>51974923
Should add that I am around people with 4k fashion brand jewelry watches often enough. So it would be nice if it seemed expensive.
>>51974850
Same as pic related. Enjoy your meme, hope you didn't overpay though because it looks like it was totally ruined by a brutal polishing and it's water damaged and scratched up.
>>51975017
Cheers m8.
Didn't pay through the roof, I see the flaws dial is oddly immaculate besides the spot which is overly highlighed by the angle of the photo, considering how good the rest of the dial is I don't think its water damage
It's been polished a bit too much, to get out what I'm assuming was a lot of very minor scratches
Paid like $150 australian, so probably 100 usd. When I get more disposable income I'll probably sell it (doubt I will loose much if any money) and buy an immaculant one
Cheers again for the help
My beat up seiko flight master I use for work most reliable watch I own
>>51975017
Got her on the wrist m8. Cheers
How much did any of you other guys pay for you king quartz's?
Prices Of them have went up a bit as of Late
>>51975175
You getting jewed mate..
My memequartz cost me $35 usd
>>51975563
How long ago and where from? I what I paid seemed to be pretty spot on for the current eBay market (and the market up to and including a few months prior). They are actively selling on eBay for such a price and in such a condition, if I've been swindled I guess I could sell it pronto and recoup and losses
Finally was yours a king Quartz? Or just a seiko Quartz?
>>51970557
Maybe a basic blue / white striped NATO? I'm not sure, I'm personally not a fan of digitals.
>>51975631
I still don't get why are you namefagging as per such a name, and still don't have a single Russian/Soviet watch.
>>51976181
To be perfectly honest I'm a huge history fan. I've went by this pseudonym on heaps of stuff.
You fuckers can give me an add on snapchat if you really want
JosefStalin
>>51975631
I buy from Rakuten
>>51972735
>eaten numerals
>day subdial
>date subdial
>sunday is the first fucking day of the week
God no, you're better off with some brightz or 035
>>51976378
>I'm a huge history fan
Partly relevant since this is a watch thread, but the production of watches in the USSR was started by one of Stalin's 5-year plans.
So unless you have a Soviet watch that name isn't justified. HidekiTojo is more fitting since it seems you only have jap watches so far.
>>51974850
>piss stain at 11:45
>>51976495
I'll give it a look. It's a king Quartz yeah? Not a different one, I was going to buy this for like $40 while ago, same era and such, doesn't come with the price tag because it isn't a king Quartz
>>51976519
I know, but it all honestly I'd only get one for a gimmick and a novelty, I've said before I'm also a huge fashion fan, can't really tie in an ugly soviet watch with my aesthetic (I'm aware I soimd gay as fuck right now)
Was using the name JosefStalin way before I bought my first watch anyway
>>51976534
I now, cheeky Asian fucker, was a touch deceptive about it in the listing and photos. Looks better irl the photo isn't doimg it any favours
about to buy my first watch, probably around $500.
So first question, Titanium or Stainless Steel?
>>51976601
Get a Poljot de lux ,Either handwinding or automatic.
Not wearing a watch because it is ugly as fuck is the one common to both /g/ and /fa/ watch threads. The main difference is that /g/ frowns upon shitty fashion brand watches and mountaincuck tier brands like Tissot.
Any reason I shouldn't buy this? It's a bit more expensive but the bezel and case are stainless steel and it has the automatic movement.
>>51976808
The 35X driskies are overall great watches, same 2416B that you find in Amphibia's with a rather nice case and bezel. I think it costs as much as regular Amphibia doesn't it?
Plus it accepts most other Vostok bezels and aftermarket bezels.
>>51976832
It's 65 dorra so about that much. I don't like the looks of nickel-plated brass so this model caught my eye. Bet it would look bitching with a NATO strap too.
>>51976860
Lowest price is 67$ (including shipping), that's correct. And it'll look great on a Nato. Since the stock band is probably made out dog anus leather.
>>51976613
Here is a guide
>>51976671
So does /fa/. There watch threads are literally exactly the same just slower moving, hence why I migrated here solely for watch threads
I'm strapped for cash, I'm not on the greatest terms fianlcially at the moment. I might consolidate my collection a bit and get one in the future, I quite like the look, reliability is obviously a concern of mine
>>51976907
Fair enough, then drop the name or change it till you get a proper slav watch.
>>51976613
SARX015
>>51971323
Orient mako on a rubber strap
>>51971622
Which watch is Santa bringing?
So WAYWT /wt/?
And also what do you have in the mail?
Muh list:
>SKX007
>Light brown hand stitched leather strap
>Black Zulu
>Leather Zulu
Probably a couple of small Hirsch straps to be added to that list soon enough.
Can anybody help me out in recognizing an Orient?
Was yesterday in the mall and was surprised to see some shitty mall store selling Orients.
so I browsed a bit a tried on an Orient which apparently I cant find now looking at big lists such as:
http://www.orient-watch.com/products/
At the time didn't really think about looking at the model number on the watch or asking for model name, because I thought it would be easy to find online. thought wrong I guess
it was looking a lot like the Union\1st gen bambino only:
>around the 39-41mm.
>full reflective blue dauphine hands,no lume.
>somewhat clean whitish/creamy dial. No numerals.
>a full day name indicator under the 12.
>a day of month indicator at 3 o'clock.
>automatic, clear caseback.
did you guys know cutewrists was actually cute
>>51975205
God damn it. I knew I should have stayed out of this damn post. Now I totally implused bought this watch. Heh something new and fun I guess.
>>51970893
Quartz movements use batteries (apart from a few exceptions).
>>51970188
>3 bar
ayy lmao
>>51976495
What do you search for anon, I can't find anything through "seiko 5625", "seiko king quartz" bla bla.
Also, the japs have some weird taglines.
I need some help guys.
I've literally just received an Armani AR2434 watch that I bought online. I opened up the box, checked through it and I can't seem to find a certificate of authenticity. So I call the company up that I bought it from, and the guy tells me "Oh I guess we might have missplaced it, we'll send you a new certificate of authenticity out right now"
Is that even real? I'm thinking it might be a fake because how the fuck is he gonna send me a new certificate of authenticity out if my watch came without one? So he's just going to send me out a random authenticity code?
>Did I get scammed?
>>51978449
Irreverent, it's a fashion watch and the difference between the real and the good fakes is unnoticeable. Since quite frankly they all use the same cheap quartz movement and the only real difference is the QC.
So a certificate of authenticity is pointless.
>>51978449
What difference does it make? The same shitty factory in China would be making a fake with the same shitty parts.
>>51978449
The ones that dont come with the certificate are literally same watches from the same factory just sold as ''gray market'' watches.
>>51978522
>>51978500
The kind of replies I expected. Ain't your Seiko watches Japanese or something?
It's the prinipal of it, I'm not going to pay £200 for a fake watch when I could have bought one for cheaper if I geniunlly wanted a fake.
>>51978449
Sounds like you bought a watch from the people that sell those Authentic Irish Citizen certificates.
>>51978549
You could have paid that much for a watch that wasn't complete shit too, what's your point?
>>51978557
Most people use watches as a fashion accessory these days anyways since smartphones are far more reliable for keeping time anyways. So why not buy something that just looks good? /g/ is full of autistic fucks with their meme watches.
Rate my obviously real Danlel Chinkington
>>51977511
What bezel is that anon?
>>51978584
Exactly lol.
>>51978584
But the thing is you don't have to compromise at all, there are plenty of nice watches out there for that price that aren't made in china with shitty quartz movements and look fucking great. You're paying for a brand name of a company that doesn't even make watches.
>>51978549
Not all of our Seiko's are Japanese made, some of the ones on the cheaper side are Malaysian made. But they are all original since there isn't a point faking a Seiko because the process of creating such a watch won't bring any profit. Though fakes exsist but they are really easy to spot.
Your Armani is a very cheap to produce watch, and has a very very high markup in comparison to the manufacturing costs (Probably like 10$ in materials and 5$ to produce). So fakes will exist, but they come from the same factory that makes the originals.
>>51978600
That would be one of the Boris_gvb bezels off eBay, i just swapped the insert to a spare one i had lying around.
>>51978549
ITS THE PRINIPAL OF IT
>>51978449
Nice bait anon
>>51971092
>omega
Shit and piss
I'm thinking of buying an SKX 007 but there are several options.
Should I get the oyster bracelet edition? Is it worth the extra 50$?
>>51979169
Buy an aftermarket Oyster bracelet instead, they are much better then the stock Seiko ones.
I think Bandfever and some other more famous manufacturer (forgot the name) makes some good bracelets.
>>51974850
>obvious water damage
How much did you pay for that piss stained dial, you megakuck?
>>51975175
>100 USD
Ahahahahahahhaha you fucking namefaggot you paid 100 for that polished to shit water damaged penis quartz?!
I literally got an almost immaculate Lord Matic 5206 for $129 and you paid $100 for that piece is shit?!?!? Hahahahahahahhaha holy shit you got kuckolded incredibly hard
>>51977341
Pic related.
>>51979560
you seem austistic
>>51970188
Are you a power ranger?
>>51979655
no it's the yugioh thing where they put the cards
>>51979609
Do you know where you are? You are in a watch thread on a Cambodian claymation correspondence talking about watches, of course I'm a watch autist, you moron.
Doesn't change that he got megakucked by the sushi jew.
>>51979575
wuts dis?
>>51979575
>dat sapphire-dragon leather strap
Me so horny.
>>51978284
http://auction.rakuten.co.jp/directory/vc?s=13&tz=1050001800&v=3&o=36&p=3
auction site for japs
sometime you got lucky there
>>51979575
Fuck the watch, I want that box
>>51978585
5/10 too big for your wrist and boring as all hell
>>51979169
Get on rubber, and boil the strap so it fits well. And get a NATO or two
>>51979575
What a beautiful dial. Post pics and review when it gets here anon.
Has anyone here bought a watch off Chrono24 before? Anything to look out for in particular?
Is there listings or databases somewhere of old models for learning about vintage stuff?
>shows time in terms of quartz accuracy
>shows your pulse frequency
>counts calories
>only 6.99$ on Ebay
I really liked the whole horology thing, but you faggots blew it out of proportion. I'd rather have this than a Rolex Explorer any day
>inb4 tasteless, ugly, cheap
>>51978449
I remember you from a few threads ago. Why did you buy that price of shit when like 10 anons recommended much better watches?
>>51981648
Nice, good for you anon. That's nice. You're nice.
>>51981648
Wear it in good health, friend :^)
>>51981508
Looks pretty late 90's/early 2000's in vaporwave kinda way. The most important thing is that if you're happy with that, then go ahead and wear it.
>>51980790
Why don't you want Chinese pride folded over 1000 times?
>>51981760
I think you know
>>51969940
>Cartier
>nigger watch
wat ?
>>51981672
>>51981699
Did he post a picture? I can't find it in the archive
>>51981734
T-thanks... Y-you too...
>>51981835
Because your Japanese ancestors will be full of shame?
Is there a best bang for your buck brand?
Rolex is nice but I think you are largely paying for the name.
Is Japan still king of the cost-effective mechanical watch? Are any German or swiss brands worth looking at to get a quality timepiece for a price reasonable relative to the quality?
>>51981508
>only 6.99$ on Ebay
damn, what's the name?
>>51982361
Best bang for buck is either the Vostok Amphibia or the Casio F-91W.
>>51980847
True, that is a fucking frying pan
>>51982361
Nomos is pretty fucking good for the price you pay.
>>51982431
While you are correct, I think you misunderstood. I still want the pretense and faggotry that you get with a mechanical watch.
Vostok Amphibia still. It's a 31 jewel all-steel automatic diver, how much more of a pretentious faggot can you possibly be?
>>51982517
You must be joking, kilobucks for the same boring bauhaus designs a million other companies make for vastly cheaper is fucking moronic
>>51982517
Perhaps I should have mentioned, I've fallen for the dive watch meme. They look nice but the plain white face doesn't entirely appeal to me.
I don't only like divers but there is something about the dive/field/flieger watches turned to luxury designs that gets me
>>51979655
Beat me to it
>>51982622
I just don't like them very much. They seem really varied in design so maybe there is one for me I will find one day.
>>51982649
You have no idea what you're talking about, it's almost cute.
>>51982361
>>51982654
I recommend a microbrand diver like Deep Blue, Borealis, Obris Morgan (good luck), Helson, Armida, or Bernhardt. Now is a good time to buy, many of them are having holiday sales, like 40% at Deep Blue, 15+% from Borealis, 10% on Helson I think.
>>51981508
I use cheap watches as well but that looks like a happy meal toy.
>>51982622
Is there a good place to order these from? Its not gonna fill the right niche but I do want one.
>>51982703
Please share your wisdom with me anon-sama and tell why anyone should blow 2k+ on their watches.
>>51982747
Is it yours? This is nice.
>>51982767
Meranom is a good site. There are tons on ebay, zenitar-store is a good vendor.
>>51982654
Orient/seiko is good at under 200.
Also I thought the skx009 is supposed to have beast lume? Been testing it and its not as good as the orient ray or my victorinox.
>>51982803
The Monsters are the ones with great lume from Seiko.
>>51982789
Yes, just haven't posted in a while.
>>51982747
Ayy bro you're back, how's the project going (your mini, if I'm correct?)
>>51982812
I'll take a look at the 2nd gen maybe next paycheck. I heard it has hacking and winding.
>>51982361
35 dollars vostok watches. The green with the red star. Best for the $ will always be found on the low end.
>>51982816
That Seiko on the left is smooth. Im new to this how standard are the movements? Is there a dozen or less at different levels or quality? Or is it more of a clusterfuck?
>>51982392
Fitness wizard pulse watch
>>51982759
>implying happy meal toys werent top notch
>>51982834
Will, probably sell the Mini next year. I just don't have enough time to work on it and have barely driven it this year, since I spend most of my free time on my new bike.
>>51982912
>WATT RACING
ayy
>>51982789
Having lurked a few /wt/ over the past week or so, I've seen this desert storm commemorative vostok, for whatever reason I assumed that if it was legitimate it would be more expensive, but it seems to be cheaper than other models from that zenitar person.
Hey guys, didn't read the thread, I found a watch at the airport. Can someone identify it for me? I know it's a seiko, but past that, I dunno. I'm not a watch guy.
>>51982956
I got one of ebay for 37.00 just for fun. I wont even wear it in the end. The words on the bottom of the face seem variable though mine is blank and I have seen some that say made in the ussr which I would have preferred.
>>51982803
skx007/9 lume is pretty mediocre desu.
>>51982973
I just think it's neat at a conceptual level, showing the nature of USSR/US politics towards the turn of the century and the end of the USSR.
The design itself is pretty gaudy for me to actually wear
>>51982971
give it back okocha
>>51982971
Not a bad find. It's one of those generic Seiko quartz chronographs, about $100 to $150 new on average. Looks like it has the 7T92 movement.
Can you guys recommend me a decent quartz for less than 100 euroshekels?
Something that goes well with a brown leather strap. Black dial preferred. No divers.
Am I weird for liking the offset seconds dial?
>>51983087
Looks like it's set perfectly on 10 o'clock
>>51982891
It's right on the dial, lurk more
>>51983085
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orient-Capital-Dome-Crystal-Japan-Quartz-Gents-Leather-Watch-UG1R006W-FUG1R006W/
>>51983206
Meh, I'll buy it and probably replace the (from the looks of it) shitty bracelet with a NATO strap.
>>51983377
Vostok do nice solid-link bracelets too, check it out.
my mom bought me this watch like 10 or so years ago for xmas, it's been my only watch for years and i wear it everyday. i've had to replace the battery twice thus far.
i went and tried on some other seikos recently and they all weighed nothing and felt cheap, whereas mine is nice and hefty.
took some real tracking down to find pics of my exact watch but found some dude's blog where it has multiple pics @ www.mcbroom .biz/PMWF/Seiko_7T32-6M90-A4_Chrono.htm
how do you watchfags rate my watch?
>tfw your dial indicator falls off
Figures it would happen while on vacation so I don't have the tools to fix it.
>>51983511
Vostok Europe perhaps, but I can't find any authentic Vostok solid link ones.
>>51983031
>SKX lume
>mediocre
U wot m8?
>>51983901
After direct camera flash, skx007 on right
>>51982776
Because they are an independent manufacture from the drawing board up, you horological peasant.
http://quillandpad.com/2015/10/09/how-does-nomos-glashutte-make-a-beautiful-watch-with-manufacture-movement-for-under-3000/
>>51983987
So is seiko, and they're happy to sell you a perfectly fine watch for a hundred bucks. What makes Nomos a good value in comparison?
>>51982361
The Invicta 8926OB gives you a 4R movement for 80 bucks.
I read somewhere that those amphibia are chromed brass and not steel cased.
Is thst true?
>>51984426
just bezel
>>51984143
Nomos' generally uses fairly simple case and dial designs that aren't generally mind blowing, thought they are all well made. It is Nomos' in-house movements that are in a totally different league in terms of design, decoration and hand assembly than a 6r15c.
Hey guys, anyone know where I can find the size measurements of an old ETA 2472 winding stem?
Am I MEME now?
Shout out to green tisell bro wherever you are
>>51984500
Do any have steel bezels?
>>51984721
KE RN ING LE VEL -99999
>>51970188
Look like some re-branded shit from aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/WEIDE-Universe-3-Time-Zones-Watch-Men-Sport-Water-Resistant-3ATM-Men-s-Quartz-Movement-Military/910933_32482990693.html?sdom=101.140241.126855.0_32482990693
I want to buy a cheap watch but i'm meme-tier retarded when it comes to them
Is a Vostok Amphibia a good choice or not?
>>51984925
For the money? Very good choice.
Solid watch, automatic&handwinding and 20atm WR.
I bought my first watch a year ago and I'm thinking of buying another for christmas.
The thing is, I live in a third whole shithole with shit currency so even buying an SKX007 is kinda a big deal for me.
So I just want to ask those who have 2 or more watches. Do you wear one watch more frequently over the other?
Have you ever regretted buying a watch?
>>51985058
>Do you wear one watch more frequently over the other?
>Have you ever regretted buying a watch?
Yes
>>51985058
I find that as long as you like your watches, even if you like one more than others, keeping 2 or 3 in rotation and getting each a good amount of wrist time isn't that difficult.
Buyers remorse is a thing no matter what type of thing you are getting.
>>51985058
>The thing is, I live in a third whole shithole with shit currency so even buying an SKX007 is kinda a big deal for me.
Oddly enough it was the same for me, though my country isn't third world tier but economically it's not that good (about on par with Canada)
>So I just want to ask those who have 2 or more watches. Do you wear one watch more frequently over the other?
Yes
Have you ever regretted buying a watch?
A little bit.
>>51984827
Pls no bully
So I just got my first watches. What do I do to soften these straps. Leather.
Also any other tips on what to do to take care of them break them in?
So I heard skx007 will be out of production soon.
Is seiko planning another line to replace the skx?
>>51985530
Yup, the SRP777 and similar. Basically a reissued 6309-7040.
>>51985530
Perhaps not a replacement, but I would say something even better.
I'm seriously thinking of buying GW 5000.
What do you think?
>>51985686
One of the few g-shocks that aren't total dogshit
>>51985686
Go for it anon, you won't be disappointed.
>>51985583
>>51985586
But those are in a different price range.
I guess I'll just buy an skx now.
anyone else have a kink for sapphire crystal encased bezels?
>>51985766
They look very nice on photos, though I've never seen one irl.
I'd it normal for the crown on a 3133 to be able to rotate counterclockwise? Mine didn't earlier but I noticed today while winding that now you can easily turn it that way with a light clicking noise every eighth of a turn or so. It's still running right now but I'm a bit concerned with the change.
>>51985845
That's fine don't worry about it. It's just the ratchet you hear slipping. I wouldn't do it excessively as it might wear the part out.
>>51985453
This guy is there anything to do but wear the strap in?
>>51985976
you could gently bend the strap back and fourth, it helps break it in. Otherwise continue wearing it for optimal results.
>>51985736
You're comparing street price on the SKX to MSRP on the new ones. The MSRP for an SKX is like $400 or something, so I assume the street price on the new models will fall eventually too.
>>51969631
Hey I have one of those
I don't think they're sold in the US, I had to have mine imported from Japan. It was only $12 though.
>>51983031
You fucking blind m8?
>>51986437
He's just trolling
wishin' I had a cool Spring Drive
>>51986505
BFK is pretty neat but if I wanted a full retard oversized watch I'd rather a baby tuna, personally. I just wish it came in all black like the big kid tunas.
Would it be kitsch if I got a NATO strap with Bond's colors for a komandirskie?
>>51986647
You need a Warsaw strap for a Komandirskie, comrade.
>>51985586
pls tell me they moved on from the 7s26 with these
>>51986673
Yeah, they're 4r36.
>>51986670
>warsaw watch strap 0 listings
Unless you're making a Warsaw pact joke in which case you're forgiven
>>51986673
I would've gladly paid extra for a 6R but they went with a 4R, at least.
>>51986685
Why can't just just put the 6R movement in these?
you can get a fucking 4R from invicta for 80 bucks. These are a lot more expensive
>>51986555
Tunas for the tuna god,
Shrouded divers for his throne.
>>51986721
Why does it need it so bad? I'm plenty happy not paying $300+ for these, if you want a 6r15 so badly there are plenty of other divers that fit the bill.
>>51986742
Man that looks so awesome, maybe I should just convince myself to buy the real deal instead of one of the cheaper ones because none of them really look as good.
>>51983789
On meramon(nom/non) site they were right on the front page the last time I checked, they're like 20$, look solid from the pictures
>>51983582
It's better than most gifts, although I can't tell anything good about that bracelet
Light weight on watches mean nothing when the watch itself is good, I mean you can out a fake with weight, but GS can also weight 100g, so that's a moot point
>>51986781
Is that an ebay seller? Looking at google only returns shitty digimon results.
>>51986760
He asked a question he already knew the answer to. Don't bother replying to him.
>>51986776
I absolutely love mine, and the fit and finish is just amazing.
Muh Longines Legend Diver <3
>>51984925
If watches had benchmarks, Vostoks would be at the top of price/performance
I've got one of these, what strap?
>>51986700
Bund strap, they're sometimes somehow called warsaw straps or something like that
>>51987208
Only here on /wt/, I know, I invented the meme :^)
>>51986845
Official site meranom.com
just ordered today, be gentle
have had a gshock for over 8 (!!!!) years, but the thickness has been bothering me lately and i've been always missing a countdown timer and a compass (i travel a lot and it helps for orientation).
so i was checking the pro trek watches and the prw3000 was a good one, but tbhqfam the price (approx 300€) is the same for pic related, and since ive been using my gshock for displaying the time only (no stopwatch, no world time, not even alarm because i use my phone) and i have been somewhat interested in getting a pebble for some time now so i just decided fuck it and got myself a xmas present.
i hope it is actually useful.
this is actually the first smartwatch that does NOT scream BEARER IS A VIRGIN, it looks quite nice desu, maybe you fetishists will disagree but i think its design can easily hold up to all the other watches here (idk about the screen, have to see IRL how it displays stuff)
>inb4 bait
it has some things that might be useful.
- imagine sitting on a bus listening to music and you wanna change the song or volume. taking out your phone is a hassle. or if you are on the bike, or even in the gym. it's quite cumbersome to have to reach into my pocket every time.
- see if the notification is important or some random whatsapp-group-spam
- i do sleep tracking (for the smart alarm function) with my phone but it's inaccuarate sometimes, i hope this might be better since you wear it
- display list of errands and check them off while you run through the city
- weather and especially sunrise/sunfall
>inb4 sunfall
- stuff like a pomodoro counter
- compass might be handy
- it does step counting which might be neat
i do agree that the 2days battery is not too good, it's de facto like a phone you charge every day. but then again, you charge you phone every day and don't mind.
i agree probably most of this is gadget, but then again you faggots have the time on your phone so all of the watches here are also fashion gadgets.
>>51987413
>imagine sitting on a bus
Sorry, you lost me.
>>51987413
Having buyer's remorse already I see.
i think i'll get a white dial steel daytona. what do you say?
>>51987577
Black tach/black subdials looks better imo.
>>51987607
yeah i also think that but i have to get a new one. this one is also great but it's over my budget.
>>51987670
What, no modern daytonas with that combination? Shame. I'd rather just get a vintage in that case.
>>51982431
>>51982852
Just purchased a Vostok. Pic related. Any thoughts? Got it for $40
>>51987413
Tell me the screen isn't actually that much smaller than the watch face
I can't find any pictures without the outside circle looking stupid like that
>>51986871
It doesn't look very waterproof.
>>51988062
300M
>>51979923
It's a Maison Celadon Imperial Second Series.
>>51980019
I really like the strap, although, I've also ordered another, more regular, strap.
>>51980790
Unfortunately the box will get here later than the watch, because I specifically asked if I could get the watch before Christmas / New Years, so he'll send it after.
But yeah, the box is sexy as hell. It's maple.
>>51981277
Will do, anon. I'm hyped you like it.
>>51987202
black cordovan leather
i know it may be overpriced for a miyota movement watch but it just looks so damn nice
So I've had this watch for two weeks now and while I think it's the most beautiful ana digi ever made I hate wearing it because the band is shit. The bracelet is constructed in a way that cause it to stick out really far and creates the same feeling as an enormously longer lug length. Does anyone have suggestions?
>>51989088
Looks pretty nice, I like it. Is that bezel some sort of ceramic or sapphire? Is Halios expensive? I've never really checked but I thought they were in line with most microbrands in like the $300-$600 range.
>>51989367
>>51989367
Another thread of dogshit
Bernhardt: goid, or dogshit?
>>51989355
they are quite pricey and yes the bezel is ceramic, the company itself seem to be perfectionists when it comes to their watches though such a well made piece with really good attention to detail
>>51970214
I was so happy when the battery died in my Timex expedition
Shit was like the tale tell heart
>>51984721
Serious question, why not >>51984400?
You get a much better movement for cheaper, and you won't have to deal with that awful kerning.
>>51985766
The fifty fathoms is objectively the best looking watch ever made. My fucking cock
Credor spring drive is a close second though
What's the price range on spring drive watches?
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