This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that is required to make a fine watch.
Required viewing for newbies:
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Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
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>>53613294
1rd for watches and cameras
Recently acquired Borealis Sea Hawk.
Post independents
What kind of bracelet would you put on the sarb065 if you should?
6rd for tourbillons are dumb
>>53633893
Which is better? The Rolex DateJust or the Rolex Explorer?
>>53633975
two different styles
i prefer the explorer for its simplicity, but the datejust has a white collar waspy appeal - just make sure to get the fluted bezel
>>53633736
By god I'm forcing this meme whether you want it or not.
>>53633928
What does a tourbillon do again?
>>53634022
spins and looks "cool"
other than that, nothing
>>53633917
None because it's the worst SAR*
>>53634022
Costs a lot of money, is difficult to make, looks impressive, spins around, does not actually improve accuracy at all for a wrist watch but maybe does for a pocketwatch.
Also Seiko recently released their first tourbillon ever, it's ass ugly.
>>53633699
Im looking to get a vintage seiko probably quartz however there seems to be a huge variety in models and costs. Could someone give me a run down on their differences or at least a hierachy of quality / a place to find this info out?
From
Seiko 5
King Quartz
Grand Quartz
Seiko LM
Seiko Quartz
Seiko SQ
What have your experiance with these watches been? I assmue it goes far beyond aesthetics
>>53633928
>>53634022
They are supposed to rotate the time-keeping components so that if left in one position the effects of gravity pulling on the watch are canceled out. The actual effects are lackluster though.
Like >>53634030 said it's mostly a whirly gig that spins and adds $$$ to the cost of the watch
>>53634032
I'm torn between the black and white sarx-sarb and the sarb065.
Tell me about your impressions on the watch. How is the dial and the square edges/bracelet?
>>53634114
Wouldn't a 3-axis tourbillon actually do have that effect, even on a wristwatch?
>all the 3-axis tourbillons so far only have hour and minute hands anyway
>>53634060
>does not actually improve accuracy at all for a wrist watch but maybe does for a pocketwatch.
How so?
>>53634168
It's not that they don't work so much that gravity doesn't really affect accuracy that much, and there are better, more simple ways to improve accuracy.
>>53633855
>homage of tudor of rolex?
Is the skx007 really discontinued?
I keep hearing it but i feel like its just something retards repeat
>>53633830
Gross.
>>53634157
cocktail time sucks, it's too big and flashy and has a mineral crystal when they should've just made it acrylic. I can only imagine it being worn by a big flamboyant gay man with a bright colored pocket square and a goofy tie and patterned socks.
The SARX is very nice, I'm a big fan of the sharp edges and I think it looks very nice in person, the angled faces are always catching the light nicely and the dial looks great. I will say that I'm very anal about smudges and stuff on my watches so it annoys me a bit that the SARX bracelet has some of the faces polished and they get covered in fingerprint smudges all the time so I'm always wiping it, that's pretty minor though. It's a bit on the bigger side which makes it very casual for me, I think it gets noticed a lot more than the plain unassuming SARB does. The SARB looks like nothing remarkable from far away so it's very safe and I doubt anybody would look twice at it. They're both nice watches though.
>>53634212
I've heard this a lot but what's the most efficient way of improving chronometry?
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>>53633855
Glorious Lume!
>>53634221
Yes.
>>53634313
Why do rappers love AP royal oak so much?
>>53634168
>>53634188
The spinning around is supposed to cancel out the effect of gravity pulling on the escapement, but in a wristwatch the watch is already always spinning around because it's strapped to your arm so it really doesn't accomplish anything. A pocketwatch at least is always sitting in your pocket in the same orientation so spinning the tourbillon around can actually make a small difference.
>>53634224
The SRP77x line is out now and that is the replacement for the SKX line. Various sites also claim that it is discontinued (http://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-seiko-skx007-divers-watch) and supposedly official Seiko retailers have said that they were told it is no longer in production. I guess you could email someone at Seiko and ask if you want to make sure, but discontinuing a watch model is probably not going to be something that they would officially announce anywhere so I'm not sure you can find any completely solid proof.
>>53634343
https://youtu.be/KwLvKRTpLX4?t=46s
>>53634304
Double movement with resonance effect?
>>53634290
I love the cocktail's dial though.
I have a small wrist, 16 cm, you think I can pull off the sarx?
Other relevant options in the price range? I still can't decide, I'd like a cleaner sporty dial, sarx and sarb have to many indices for my taste, who the fuck needs all those seconds indices? It's too fucking busy.
>>53634389
Why is the tourbillon so expensive?
Difficult to assemble?
>>53633975
Datejust with engine turned bezel, linen dial on oyster bracelet.
>>53634276
nah
>>53634022
It reduces positional variance by rotating on one or more axis.
>>53634343
The offshores are large, expensive and have a recognizable look to them. This allows you to wear something diamond paved and have it instantly seen and understood across a room, even if the room is thick with smoke and wenches.
tfw I'll never buy a brand new 1016
>>53633699
Do we have anyone working on an updated watch guide?
Where can I find a replacement strap/straps for a seiko 5? I read the strap guide, went to ebay and searched "seiko 5 nato strap" and basically nothing comes up. Am I searching for the wrong thing here? Or will any strap (of a certain size? what size?) fit a seiko 5?
>>53635873
Don't think so.
>>53635961
NATO straps are just made to a certain width. Nothing watch specific about them
>>53636064
So basically any 18mm strap should work? I'm seeing lots of options now, thanks.
Bumping for some opinions on this >>53634078
>>53634290
>>53634290
Fuck you, the SARB021 is always the best
>>53636298
>>53636270
Yeah, as long as the lug width of your watch is 18mm or wider an 18mm NATO will fit
>>53636298
Yeah it's nice, I considered getting one. Too bad it's discontinued. It's a nice mix of SARB and SARX features actually, and those indices are cool.
>>53636298
I think you meant to type SARB045...
>>53637671
My Seiko
how much do i have to pay for a mechanical if i dont want to lose 5 min every week like my $100 seiko?
>>53638063
Mine was $350 Aus.. You can usually find them 40% off min
>>53634078
Quite a bit to cover actually, since you're missing a lot of models here. And don't forget LM and Seiko 5 models are not quartz.
But as far as quartz is concerned,KS and GS would be the top of the line. Then you would have the Type II,Lord quartz and 7548 quartz divers. (Missed a couple, but those marked with the quartz penis are usually fit the bill)
Seiko quartz and SQ are more or less bottom barrel.
>>53638063
>muh glorious 40 year old LM special with a +3/-2 daily rate
>>53633736
>>53633995
>tfw Nikon F2 but no nice watches to showoff
Even i am getting tired of my SKX and Mako but i ain't got no money
>>53638317
Thanks, how big a difference is there between say a king and grand compared to a Type II or lord does it justify the cost mark up?
How do you find out about those kind of differences you talked of?
>>53638317
Also just found this that might be helpful to other people interested in vintage seikos
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f281/seiko-branding-dictionary-209014.html
>>53638400
I had this Type II pass by here, pretty nice quality for a quartz watch.
But the difference between a KQ and GQ, in comparison to something like a SQ can be shown in the finishing of the case, dial, hands and bracelet quality.
Though the bracelet the came with the type II in the picture was meh at best. But the small price difference is worth the extra shekels. And sometimes you can find Type II's that have interesting looking dials like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-Quartz-Type-II-Silver-linen-dial-7123-8010-orig-SS-Band-Kanji-Datum-TOP-/291708901475?hash=item43eb349863:g:gbgAAOSwv9hW2S5z
Which will like sell for around 80$
>>53638063
Get a watchmaker to regulate it.
>>53638518
thatll cost as much as the watch where i live
>>53638486
Thats a lovely dial im surprised at the price differences a king quartz with a face like that would go for double.
Does a double quartz/penis compared to a single one make much of a difference time keeping wise>
R8 my uncle's collection
(Part 1)
>>53639201
Part 2
>>53639218
Part 3
>>53638528
But will it cost more than getting a new, more accurate watch?
>>53639258
His Cuervo Y Sobrino pocket watch looks cool as well.
>>53633830
A black white and red nato would work a lot better.
>>53639201
He ought to buy a better case.
>>53638486
>the price difference is worth the extra shekels
You realize how retarded that sounds, right?
How about:
>the quality difference is worth the extra shekels
>>53640354
fug
I shouldn't be posting before the morning coffee kicks in, after a 12 hour shift...
>>53639201
I fuck with the sea master, the Rolex, the mont blanc, and the gold longines, but the others are too gaudy for me.
Also the longines black diver and mont blanc are kinda redundant, they make the same statement on your wrist.
Pretty gud collection, seems like most or all are mechanical and good quality so I'd give it an 8/10, your uncles is a watch guy
>>53640402
I meant redundant, not retarded, sorry, I wasn't trying to bully anon pls :(
Have some ass to make up for it
>>53640446
I don't think that was redundant, it was more along the lines of a mistake.
>tfw when i've already sold two of the watches in this picture
>>53639218
Does anyone else think the rounded edges on the breitling make it look like it's cast or a plastic toy dipped in chromium?
>>53639201
Buy him a quality nato for the seamaster 300.
13 watches is quite some, if he sold a few - or better yet, hadn't bought them to begin with, he could probably get a patek instead.
>>53640446
Post a complicated movement instead.
>>53640477
I agree but it's more the styling of.. everything but the bracelet and dial that makes it look like a shiny toy.
>>53640530
Okay
Will I be able wear a 40mm with a 16 cm (6,29 inches) wrist?
>>53640672
If it has short lugs. 34-38mm is better though.
What do you have in mind?
t. 16cm wrist.
found any good chinese knock offs lately?
>>53640672
>bitchwrists
Anon-kun how are you going to handle firearms in the race war if you have weak wrists?
>>53640477
This. The same is true for the Omega.
Ugly as fuck.
>>53640716
With my [spoiler]dick[/spoiler]. I don't need to handle firearms, thank kos.
>>53640702
Sarx.
>>53637899
"sweep"
>>53640473
Is that a perlon strap from cheapestnato? How nice are they?
>>53640802
Doesn't the SARX series have like a 48mm lug to lug? That's a bit too much for a 6inch wrist.
I remember we had some namefag who posted only for a couple days and he literally wore it on his hand because it was too big for him.
Keks were hard though.
>>53640802
Which SARX?
One of the sportier ones with a thick strap might be ok, but I don't remember their lugs as short at all. Think only SARB17 (and quartz / handwind GS) are 16cm friendly lug-to-lug. Think most SARXs are 50mm+ l2l.
>>53640905
Am I the only one that thinks the SARX015 would be perfection if it had a Day window?
>>53640886
Nah, it's a cheaper one from a seller who's based in Cyprus. Quality wise its probably similar to the one that's sold by cheapestnato.
There's an Italian seller on eBay, called watchesnatostraps, and if you buy 3 or more perlons it's worthwhile to get them from him (Quality is definitely better)
>>53640887
48mm (or rather 47) is my personal limit for my 6.3" / 16cm wrist. I remember looking into SARB / SARX and all the SARX being larger than that. Also remember it as SARB17 having 48mm lug to lug and everything else larger / longer.
>>53640905
>Which SARX?
That one.
>>53640887
>>53640952
You say it's impossible? What if I train my wrist?
Hey ausfags where do you buy from?
Nice, it does work really well and is pretty comfy.
I really need to get used to put it on, though, it takes so much more time.
I bough it from Tower.time.
>>53640965
You can wear whatever you want, though if you want it to look reasonable you need to stay within your range. If you train for years you might possibly buff your wrist up a millimeter in diameter.
Spend that time saving and get a pre-owned 38.5mm Omega Aqua Terra instead. It's what you want anyway. I've tried it on - it fits us well.
>>53640965
2,000 rounds of 9mm, then .40, then .45, then 10mm
We'll have you shooting like a pro in no time
>>53641019
Daily +p .500S&W and we might be able to wear a spring drive?
>>53641007
I'm not spending €2000 on an Aqua Terra, even if I had them.
>one millimeter after years of training
I call bullshit on this one.
>>53641019
Fake boobs.
>>53641031
Not cost efficient, you're going to have to settle for an obrez
>>53635554
I feel you
W2c this seiko
>>53641058
The earlier models might come down to €1500 with a bit of luck. Quartz versions can already be had for less than that.
Why? There's no muscle in your wrist, it's really not like your forearms. We're genetically not that big, learn to live with it.
Fake hairspring? :^)
>>53641157
Yeah but I don't like it and would never spend that much on it.
The Explorer 1 on the other hand.
Does any sarb/sarx model have a screw down crown?
>>53641369
SARB017
>>53641431
That's the only one?
Fuck.
>>53641431
If only I could find it at a reasonable price in a color that's not green.
>>53641509
>>53641465
Unfortunately Seiko love canceling all their cool watches in favor of the boring salaryman shit, there used to be a whole series of sexy alpinists.
>>53641465
Why does it matter?
>>53641537
And the best ones are usually limited editions too.
I'd immediately buy the blue one or the sarb068.
>>53634078
>>53638317
The other anon covered the quartz reasonably well. For the vintage mechanicals, the 52xx based Seikos from the 1970s such as the LM Special (NOT the regular LM) and the King Seiko 5245/5246/5256 (NOT 56xx) are outstanding values with a movement so good that Seiko put it back into production in the 1990s as the 4s15.
Both my serviced LM Special and 5256 King Seiko run under +1s/d.
Pic related.
>>53641712
Anon, mind asking your watchmaker something next time you visit him?
Ask him if he has an idea why a day display on a 52XX cal Seiko doesn't switch properly. (Quickset works, date works)
Wait, what's the part of a leather strap that goes on the upper part, the one with or without the buckle?
I've always thought the buckle goes on the upper part.
>>53641783
The side with the buckle attaches to the case at 12 o'clock. The side without the buckle attaches at 6 o'clock.
>>53641861
So why does this guy do the opposite?
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/seiko-sarb065-cocktail-time-photos-galore-584523-11.html
>>53641944
>So why does this guy do the opposite?
I can't answer that. You could ask him
>>53641944
He's probably just a moron
>>53641944
Doesn't butterfly clasp require that to be comfortable or something? Like, so when you have your hands on the table while writing the clasp is on the side that doesn't touch the table?
Dunno. I remember reading something about it some time ago, but can't remember well.
>>53641944
Some people do the straps backwards on dress watches. When you do it backwards the extra length of strap sticks out towards you instead of away from you so it's supposed to look neater.
>tfw this piece of shit costed €200 in 2004
Don't blame me, I was young and ignorant, blame my parents.
What watch would you get in the €350 price range as a first watch to wear everyday, new or used?
>>53642593
>costed
>>53642631
English grammar, my only flaw in life, what can I say.
Now, about the watch?
>>53642593
Seiko monster diver or a kinetic seiko.
>>53642689
I want only mechanicals and the monster is too big for me. Not the best I can get either.
>>53641123
Wow that's ugly.
>>53642789
You're waifu a ugly >:^)
>>53642732
SARX015 or SARB033/SARB035.
Hey there sailor
>>53634492
Love the linen dial and bracelet but not sure about the engine turned bezel, the fluted bezel seems nicer.
>>53643135
good choice of strap.
>>53643290
Field watch and 3 white face dress watches
Where's the diver?
Where's the fun?
If I had my friend's sister who lives in Tokyo go and pick me up a watch where should I send her?
Also any worthy affordable Seiko you could only find in Japan and not online?
>>53643416
The first Poljot has a cream linen dial that does not show up well in my pictures. I have also been wanting to get a skx 013.
>>53641712
Nice perlon, where got?
So I want to get this watch winder. Yay/nay?
https://www.rapportlondon.com/usa/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=171
>>53643454
you can get it online but get a skx173...probably be able to get a better price there if you have connections. Looks better than the 007, has a solid movement. I've shot a shit ton with my 173 on and go running with it consistently, the mechanical action still works fine.
>>53643664
>overpriced watch charger
Literally Apple-tier.
>>53643668
But you can get that easily online.
>>53643454
Vintage Seiko's.
>>53643851
>Seiko's
>>53643851
Like? If I were an expert I wouldn't have asked, don't you think?
>>53643881
>it's too late to fix it now
>>53643892
King Seiko,Grand Seiko, Seiko LM special or maybe some automatic chronographs to name a few.
Surprisingly though, i head that Citizen 8110 chronographs are pretty cheap out there so that can also be a nice thing to look for.
>>53641749
Wait, the quickset for the day works normally but it doesn't work from the time advancing?
>>53643631
EULIT perlon, ordered from Holben's Fine Watch Bands.
>>53643954
Yup.
3 days a week it switches over properly, 4 days a week it gets stuck.
>>53643454
Vintage Seikos are seriously underpriced locally in Japan than their value globally. Some models really worth looking into with access to Tokyo pawn and used goods shops:
Grand Seiko 4520/4522
King Seiko 4500/4502
King Seiko 5256
King Seiko 5245/5246
The hard part is identifying a decent condition one without you being there in person though.
>>53643997
Are they always the same days for stuck or working?
>>53644037
More or less.
>>53644015
>>53643936
Thanks.
My Orient Disk came in today. Should it rattled when shaken? Looking inside the back window, there's a part that swivels or is unintentionally loose. What gives?
>>53644015
do you have any recommendations for ladies models?
>>53644224
>buying memewatch
>>53644224
Are you sure that it is not the automatic winder? That has to move around to charge the watch, and it does make noise.
>>53644344
It can spin around. I didn't know it was an automatic kind of thing, I thought I had to manually wind it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgv6lOihwso
So he basically says they're dogshit because they dont cost 30k or more? He pretty much confirms he would be after one if he saw a massive price tag.
>>53644356
The Disk is an automatic mechanical watch.
>>53644444
Waste of quints disappointed in you desu senpai
![IMG_20160323_133735[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/5ZmdZCY.jpg "IMG_20160323_133735[1].jpg")
Are all mechanical watches this fuckhuge? I have a Seiko HGER coming in: it's not this bulky, is it? My Miro is very low profile but pic related (Orient Disk) is big.
>>53643467
Nice :)
>>53644527
No, some are actually very small.
Did you even pay attention to the dimensions before you bought it?
>>53644527
Vintage watches are usually much slimmer. I like some handwinding watches better than automatic, because you can make them much thinner.
>>53644527
my Grand Seiko is14mm thick and ~150g.. super noticeable on the wrist
>>53644527
It's really not that tall.
>>53644527
:^)
fuuuuuuuuuuu just noticed my first big case scratch
Whats this watch on god emperor Gibson
Glorious soviet engineering
Why is it that I can get a 4R36 watch like a SRP617 with all the fancy gizmos on it for $200, but an arguably simpler watch with the same movement like the SARBs and SARXs is $500?
>tfw I just want a slide rule on my wrist
>tfw 17 cm wrist
My dad is thinking of getting the Sinn 104 for himself
Is it a good brand/model?
I think I can trust him to do his research, but he has been known to not do his research
>>53645562
>SARB and SARXs at 500$
Since when do they cost so much? SARB models are around the 300~350 range and SARX is around the 400 range.
Also the have the better 6R15 movement, nicer finishing on the case and dial, Sapphire glass and look less cluttered then something like a SRP617.
>>53645635
Yup.
Tell him to check Damasko as well.
>>53639808
I got a bunch of colors, including that. The best looking straps have been khaki green and solid grey but most straps look good on it.
Finally got myself an f-91w, but I can't figure out how to get the band off, could somebody help
>>53645694
>6R15
oops.
>$500
beaver dollars, unfortunately
>sapphire glass
now that's cool
>>53646009
push the pins out
>>53646366
Thank you.
>>53646520
I'm surprised this helped you.
They're quite hard to take out by the way. You have to push them the way indicated by the arrows.
>>53646555
It took me a while to kind of figure out, I knew I had to push it out, and then I saw the arrows so it did help a bit, they are very hard to take out, but it seems to be harder to put the pins on over the strap (I'm trying to replace the resin band with a NATO strap)
>>53646678
is that spec of dust on your sapphire or on the hand?
>>53646622
The lugs are so fucking scratched right now, and I've only got one in.
Fuck
>>53646994
kek
what happened
>>53647048
some anon didnt block out the serial on his rolex and some guy made a joke so i guess he deleted everything
>>53646897
fuck you cunt
>>53647056
2 bad everything is archived
Internet hackers are gonna backtrace my serial number and mail me pizzas and blow up unmarked white vans. I guess I better get a dog and some blinds.
Don't you guys just love the ugly af Seiko skx?
>>53647056
serial wasn't showing in picture, it was cropped lol
>>53647201
then why delete them all?
Hamilton love?
>>53647325
How often do you use the slide rule in the office?
>>53634022
It tourbills
>>53645351
Did you scratch it across the lug completely? Or am I looking at the correct thing
>>53647459
yes apparently across the lug completely - it looks a lot bigger in that pic than IRL since I zoomed in so much
irl you can only see it at certain angles.. o well.. bound to happen with a watch you wear all day erry day
>>53647351
i don't even use it to tell the time. i have a smartphone. your point?
>>53647534
Snap, so far I haven't scratched anything to bad, although have dent in skx lug.
Well, I scratched and gouged the fuck out of the sides of the lugs, and put a hole in my fucking hand with the pin, but I got that NATO strap on that f91w.
I think I could get into this.
>>53647815
Now that you've had some practice you can throw it away and try again until you get it right
>>53647605
it's weird because the scratch is in such a straight line and so fine - no idea what did it.
the mirror zaratsu polishing i'm sure doesn't help anything with regards to scratches showing
O WELL
20 for size reference in normal lighting
>>53648010
here's an angle where you can see it if you zoom in.. the light really has to hit it just right to see it and I cant feel the scratch.. i think the mirror polish really makes the light scratches inevitable, but cant figure out what would make such a straight scratch
>>53648010
Considered / tried a strap on it rather than bracelet?
>>53648010
Can always get the polishing service when you send it in if you really want. The polish on the GS is so fine it's crazy. Mines been worn, not new, and it can still put the shine of some other brands to shame. Really like it.
>>53648273
I haven't.. it's got weird lug width (19mm) and it's so thick vertically that it'd really need something like the Hirsch curved ends straps to not look ridiculous
I suppose if i could get curved end gator straps it could look cool.. nato/perlon would never work though
>>53648280
I've had it 2 months and already put this on it, so I'll probably do that at service time. Hopefully the US service center will be experts at servicing grand seikos by then
/G/uys,
I need help with determining weather this watch is authentic or not.
Got from my brother who got it in a pawn shop 17-18 years ago. I know it is a luxury German brand that can exceed $1k used. Just need some guidelines whether it's worth my time and money getting it appraised.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>53648579
Here is the pic of the display...
>>53648604
It says on the dial that's original, you dummy.
>>53648625
I believe the name pertains to a thing called "re-issue". Meaning they redid a newer version of their classical design. Anyway, was wondering if it still might be fake since I am new to this whole timepiece world. For instance there is no "Made in Germany" written on the watch anywhere. Again I am not sure what I need to look for. Should I just take it to get looked at and serviced?
>>53647545
>Wears a watch
>Doesn't use it to tell the time
>>53648771
you should send it to a watchmaker for him to check if it's original or not. if it is than you have a nice piece.
>>53648771
I'm not an expert but given it has looks like a chrono and instead it just changes the day, date and month I'd say it's a fake.
>>53648469
Depends how much seiko wants to expand their oprations at NYC boutique or open any others. I wouldn't hold your breath, unless they've already accounced that as a long term goal.
>>53642978
English mother fucker, do you speak it?
>>53648825
Come again? I don't follow.
It also has a moonphase dial. Everything works, although I haven't tested on the accuracy yet.
>>53645635
Holy shit I think you found me a new watch. Thanks! looks perfect
>>53648773
I don't buy a mechanical contraption that's not even accurate to tell the time.
Don't tell me you actually do that? What a fool.
>>53648901
Fuck off, newfag.
>>53649034
You don't use chrono pushers just to change the day and date unless you're a pseud.
What's on your wrist right now /wt/?
>pic related - it's my vintage Seiko 5.
I posted a while back about finding a field watch. Budget of $1000, prefer new and below 40mm. Don't mind if its quartz or mech. Pic related is perfect but is discontinued. No hamilton. Can anyone offer me more suggestions?
>>53649140
>posts gibberish
>calls me a new fag when called out on it
>>53649140
Even the Orient Mako uses a separate pusher to change the date but yeah it's weird as fuck and you've got a point
>>53649188
You're only digging the hole deeper dude.
>>53648879
I read that Seiko flew repair technicians from the US service center in Jersey to wherever they do the Grand Seiko servicing in Japan to get them up to speed on servicing Grand Seiko automatics (not sure about spring drives)
Hoping this includes polishing, but not getting my hopes up for that
>>53649350
There's a thread on WUS about the quality of polishing service on GS done in the US vs Japan, let me see if I can dig it up.
>>53649185
Check yahoo Japan auctions for a used or new old stock version of that model if it's perfect for you
>>53649369
>>53649350
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f642/zaratsu-journey%97-real-life-experience-grand-seiko%92s-polishing-service-%5Bupdate-2-5%5D-2371082.html
>>53634389
So its just widely accepted that the skx007 is discontinued? :(
what other sides confirm it?
>>53649419
sites*
>>53649185
What about the sarg011?
>>53649284
You know they're fake when they fill the dial with stupid bullshit like that.
>>53649185
>>53649143
My watch
>>53649507
>>53649140
So then this is a fake too?
http://www.glashuette-original.com/collection/the-4-pillars/detail/sixties-square-chronograph/
>>53649618
what are you trying to say?
>>53649618
Not who you're qouting, but look at the.. everything there.
Dial is a whole lot cripser and richer. The subdials are recessed and actually relevant to the chronograph. Case is a lot nicer finished, hands better made, crystal is domed, strap is noticably higher quality and actual leather.
What you have is a chinese non-chronograph movement with added calendar function.
Hope he didn't pay much for it.
>>53649635
There was a claim that since these chrono pushers/buttons are only dedicated to change the day and date >>53649140 the watch is somewhat fake or odd.
>>53649699
I wouldn't say it's fake because i don't even know the original watch if it exists, as i said, i'd take it to a watchmaker
>>53649724
And you replied using an example of a watch where the chrono pushers work as chrono pushers instead of date quick change?
I don't get it.
>>53649724
Cont.
I included that link to provide a similar setup that has the pushers dedicated to only changing day and date. Maybe I am a newbie to the watch world but it still makes no sense to what is being said on here.
>>53649143
My dad's Omega. I still really need to find a local watchmaker to take it to, I've been putting it off for too long.
>>53649345
Okay then I guess I am waifu a ugly.
>>53649759
>I included that link to provide a similar setup that has the pushers dedicated to only changing day and date.
What. I see someone posted a link to a real chrono. That's very different than this >>53648604 Which is a fake chrono with fake moonphase. It's clearly some sort of ripoff of pic related.
Also, this person was just joking. >>53648625
The joke was, "the dial say's it's real, so it's real." In case you missed that.
>>53649618
Even the link says chronograph. Are you retarded?
>>53649759
chronograph subdials are one thing, date subdials are another completely different thing.
they might look the same from far to you but they aren't and chrono pushers have a pourpose while on the date subdials watch they shouldn't exist and the date should be changed on the crown
>>53649759
>it still makes no sense to what is being said on here
Please don't hurt my feelings like that.
There's a difference between chrono pushers that serve for the chrono and chrono pushers that serve for day and date.
>>53649920
>Also, this person was just joking. >>53648625 (You)
>mfw that was always me
>>53649883
Lurk more, idiot.
>>53650023
>>mfw that was always me
What
>>53650182
I think someone smuggled a smartphone into the looney bin.
>>53650182
I'm the guy who made that joke and the one who responded seriously afterwards.
>>53650023
Okay m8, I'll make sure to spend as much time as possible lurking on an anime appreciation message board so I know what some random neckbeard means when he spouts bollocks.
Or I could have a life.
>>53650322
If you don't want to abide by the rules you need to fuck off, you're not forced to stay here.
>>53649407
Ah thanks
>>53649419
anybody? :(
>>53650442
I don't understand. Why would you burgers want to buy the version for the domestic market when you have the skx173?
>>53649873
Also since I keep seeing a bunch of anons who happen to all live in the same city recommending watchmakers to each other I guess it's worth asking, has anybody has been to a good watchmaker in Houston? I thought about just taking it to an Omega AD for the full like-new refinishing and stuff but they want like 700 goddamn dollars for that and I would probably regret letting them replace parts and stuff.
>>53650614
>full like-new refinishing and stuff but they want like 700 goddamn dollars for that and I would probably regret letting them replace parts and stuff.
Why would they need to replace things if it's alright? How much is that worth? Is it worth more than 700?
>>53650705
When you send it to Omega rather than to an independent watchmaker they don't give a damn about collector value or keeping original parts or anything, they refinish and repolish and replace parts as necessary to get your watch looking factory new. Also for parts like crowns and stuff they have been known to replace with parts that are obviously real original Omega parts but which are not correct for that specific watch. They also charge a lot of money and take a long time. It seems like they do a very good job, though.
Also that watch has tritium lume which is dead, and I think a big thing for them is repainting the dial with modern lume and they're kind of adamant about it because of legal bullshit about radioactive substances.
For instance this article: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-service-industry-taking-an-omega-speedmaster-professional-for-an-omega-authorized-service
They did a good job and kept the original lume but he had to fight them a bit to do so.
>>53650837
Why would anyone ever want to send them their vintage knowing that?
just got my new watch
>>53650837
>legal bullshit about radioactive substances.
Which is silly as hell for tritium since it just turns into harmless helium
