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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:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread:
>>53984363
what are you wearing right now?
where my wristlet bros at?
>You can have a customized (dial / material variations) current catalogue Patek that's free as long as you don't sell it
What do you get?
http://www.patek.com/en/collection/all-models
>>54007297
>dem tabs
Kek.
>>54007330
>he fell for the modding meme
>>54007137
nice dogshit OP
>>54007465
what are you wearing?
For some reason I have wanted this watch since months ago and finally bought it.
>>54007528
Same here.
Was debating if i should but it for a couple of months but finally did.
>>54007476
Hey ninefag, you forgot your trip.
>what are you wearing?
Anything right now since I live in Europe and I am in bed atm. Earlier today i have worn my Seamaster 300.
>>54007590
>thinking that's me
What an idiot.
>>54007590
talk shit, post fit. the rule always applies you shitlord
>>54007763
Brother ordered this watch. What do you dislike about it?
>>54007811
>If you don't wear it for 1 day you have to wind it
>the stock bracelet is shit, ordered this "Hirsch Highland" to replace
>the winding movement is loud and rattles like a baby rattle
>It's also about a mm too large for my wrist.
I like omega though (I also have a blue mako), the crystal is nice, it was cheap, I like the face and I like feeling superior by wearing an automatic.
Here's my daily driver.
>>54007925
>omega
Meant orient...
Finally decided on a chrono.
>>54007137
Neat looking movement.
>>54007431
Problem?
>>54006688
I know, my next watch is going to be smaller.
do you guys actually go scuba diving with your watch?
>>54008595
Not anytime recently. My diver has seen the mountains more often than the ocean.
>>54008595
Outdoors diving is for normie plebs.
>>54007431
It could be worse.
>>54008800 for example.
>>54007853
Is the case on that metal or coated plastic?
>>54008800
Is that a domed crystal?
>>54009095
I see someone else here has the commie stopwatch
>>54007297
Wearing muh SARB017
And SARB017 says it's time to go home
>>54009368
Commie stopwatches are the best. I use mine in chemistry labs all the time.
>>54007297
same old
>>54009464
That's a shame. The reflection made it look like it may have been.
>>54009490
it more than likely will get a domed crystal, I like that look
>>54009488
twoline p gud.
More realistic than a minty 5513 I guess.
>>54007854
nice
Anyone familiar with the nixie tube watches by Cathode Corner? They're quite a bit out of my price range, however does anyone know of someone that makes a watch in general with nixie tubes for a lower price? Or am I going to have to suck it up and pay full price?
>>54010091
afaik they're the only ones doing it.
Also, keep in mind they are the size of a minivan -- by comparison to a normal watch.
>>54007297
An old friend
>COSC chronometer
>Flyback chronograph (smooth as fuck)
>Big date
>Always smiles at me when I check the time
What's not to love about this rascal?
>inb4 faggy background
I'm in a park
>>54011071
>>54011123
Suck my dick faggot
>>54011177
No way, I bet that has flowers on it too, you homo.
>>54011219
You know you wan to.
>no homo btw
>>54011071
I'm sure it's very high quality and a cool movement but goddamn is it ever ugly
Any good 38-40 mm watches under $600 besides the seikos? Currently have pic related but looking to upgrade.
>>54011274
Why do so many anons have such shit taste?
If you think that watch is ugly you're fucked in the head, m8. It's not the dial layout I would prefer, but ugly? Nah.
>>54011291
That's not a bad watch for under 600 bucks, finding something you consider a strict upgrade may be difficult.
Keep in mind, a lot of the most spectacular watches under 600 is going to be vintage.
>>54011307
>LIMITED EDITION
>dumb fucking seconds hand
>gross numeral indice font
>that hideous bottom subdial
>>54011346
>if it doesn't look like my movado knockoff/grandpa ecodrive/bond wannabe it's ugly
Like I said. Shit taste.
>>54011219
>thinking about lawyers dick
I got some bad news for you
>>54011370
He's the one trying to get other dudes into conversations about his dick. I was just a victim of his homoerotic campaign.
>>54011274
You may not like it, but I do, a lot.
It's a matter of different tastes.
>>54011291
Contrary to general opinion here, I have always found Citizen to be quite reliable and affordable.
Other, more exciting, option are vintage watches.
>>54011346
Again. Different tastes. BTW, when you have as many watches as I do, you crave different even odd looks sometimes, and I find this dial playful and enjoyable.
>>54011370
This. Stop thinkin about my dick NineBalls.
>>54011379
What did I just said? Stop thinking about my dick faggot!!!
>victim
lol
>all these people talking about dicks and gay shit
Does /wt/ think a F91W with an 18mm perlon strap will make a nice everyday casual watch?
I have never tried either but having read the OP and a little research and it seems like a great practical combination
>>54011525
>F91W with an 18mm perlon
gross
My new watch
>>54011512
Other than FPJ, Laurent Ferrier and Celadon, what's your favourite independents?
>>54011523
>Ging Benis :DDDD
>>54011628
Obviously, FPJ at the top, but also a tide between
Philippe Dufour - Kari Voutilainen - George Daniels
Others:
Peter Speake-Marine
R. Gauthier
Mosser & Co.
Greubel Forsey
Andreas Strealler
De Bethune
Lang & Heyne
Ochs Und Junior
Christiaan Van Der Klauw
RGM
Haldimann
Ressence
from the top of my head...
>>54011795
It's still funny to me that we both ended up with the same watch.
I need to get a new crystal, still haven't gotten around to it.
>>54011219
>tfw no flowery dick for tripfags to suck on
>>54011842
They're /all/ your favourite? I didn't ask you to list every single one you know. Guess I can rephrase it to:
Which independent watchmaker, other than the three listed, would you consider buying a piece from?
A bit surprised to see no love for Vianney Halter and I personally see very few of Christiaan Van Der Klauws watches aesthetically pleasing.
>>54007431
just because you have no creativity doesn't mean others don't
>>54012162
>creativity
You just bought shit dude. It's not like you made it.
>>54012175
I guess everything you own is stock, follow the herd goy
>>54012087
>mfw I forgot Vianney Halter
I just listed some independents I like too, sorry about the confussion.
To try to answer your question in a helpfull matter:
If you won the lottery: De Bethune
If you have some money: Peter Speake-Marin
If you are kinda poor: Ochs Und Junior
>>54012233
I'd go for a custom Voutilainen if I won the lottery, but if it was in my taste Speake Martins higher end stuff would be neat too. Not much into paying Rolex prices for a Soprod A-10 though.
>>54011851
I think yours is in better shape, though. Mine has some serious darkening on the date wheel and has a lacerated battery hatch.
Can't complain for the price, though.
>>54012320
>custom voutilainen
Totally respectable option as well.
>>54012341
>>54012087
Kek
What's with the subtitles??
>>54011570
Lol
I know it's fake but no surprises there.
>>54012513
That's actual quotes from them. Look up ACHI documentary on youtube.
>>54012609
Superb kek
I guess I should be glad I prefer reading books about them than watching videos in youtube.
>>54007246
Where can I see these aftermarket bezels?
i really want one of these Junker Bauhaus watches. There are no local dealers, that I can find, in my state. What is my option? Buy from a new york jew? Buy from the motherland?
>>54013014
The thing that annoys me off about this graphic is that it doesn't completely reveal just how massive Seiko is. It quotes the number of people employed by the entire Swatch group, but Seiko-Epson (ie, Suwa Seikosha) alone employs like 70,000 people. Seiko Instruments is another 14,000. Then you have the 13,000 at Seiko Holdings and all the little companies held by either Suwa, Daini or the Holdco.
Imagine if everything had gone according to Keikaku in the 1980s, and both Omega and Tissot were part of this family.
>>54013171
Swatch makes and sells wristwatches as, more or less, their entire business model. If you had a total number of employees listed under seiko, you'd want to include a percentage of them have any relevant input to watches, because the other employees are making printers and robots and projectors and shit.
Any brands with vintage dress watches that have lots of black or white Dials with Silver casings?
Most of the russian ones seem to have Gold casings which does not work for me.
>>54013527
Lots of them. Especially if you'll count cream as white, because cream is traditional with dress watches and vintage has patina often
>>54013171
>Japan
>anything ever going according to Keikaku
>>54013527
Omega Semenmasters with black dials and stainless cases are pretty common. Not as common as white dials or gold cases, but pretty common.
Please don't refer to stainless as "silver" it triggers my autism. Silver is a shit metal to make a watch out of and nobody has used it for like 100 years. Silver-colored watches are stainless steel 99% of the time and the rest of the time they are either chromed brass, titanium, platinum, or tantalum. But never silver.
>>54013697
The occupation went perfectly according to Keikaku.
>>54010130
>>54011795
>>54012083
proof that /wt/ is part of /g/
The only watches I own are both from the time expedition series. Ones a metal field watch and the other is some type of chronograph.
I like both, indiglo is pretty neat and they're durable like most timex.com watches.
I dislike the expedition logo being plastered all over the watch but it's not a huge deal. Either I don't know how to use the chronometer or its broken because one of the side buttons doesn't do anything.
, I'm also unsure what the rotating band around the face is suppose to be for, I just set up the red arrow so I can get a rough estimate of how much time I have left.
the chronograph cuts into my wrist sometimes when doing field work but I wear them on the inside of my wrist.
I'm not sure why I just wrote such a shitty review. Both are special to me and worth the price. The chronograph one I wear a pt because my parents gave it to me when I moved out but it feels too bulky most of the time.
>>54014219
This is equally parts autistic, depressive and disturbing.
>>54014219
Dont listen to faggots like>>54014606 Anon, your watches are your own friend. Unlike autistic weeaboos that cum over superlative memes and phalic logos on japanese watches, they just dont matter. I sported a mechanical watch and it was utter shit compared to a quartz watch. But hey, for most people in this thread shitposting makes the world seem small and safe, so we really cant blame them.
>>54007720
Nice fake. A gen clasp's Rolex crown is a homogeneous piece of steel with the flip on the clasp, yours is soldered. :^)
>>54013205
That's the first Citizen I've ever seen that didn't make me want to slap the owner.
It could use a dash of color on the dial for some contrast though. Even if it were just the tip of the second hand. Also wish the date numerals were color-matched to the rest of the numbers.
Other than, it's quite good. Nice choice, anon!
>>54007297
queen of the wristlets reporting in
>>54015206
>That's the first Citizen I've ever seen that didn't make me want to slap the owner.
Black on black on black is totally not idiotic and not slapworthy.
>wrist fedoras
>>54011523
Penis quartz is best quartz.
>>54007221
>no casio A168WA-1YES
>>54009159
not him, but the case is coated plastic.
Backplate is steel though
>>54015264
>updated 2015.02.28
The people who made that guide have probably already left his board.
>>54011525
Just wear it with the standard strap.
Or quit being a faggot, pay a bit more and get a Seiko 5
>>54015229
Fair point.
Might be sleep deprivation talking.
>>54011525
>tfw when i tried wear my F91 on a black perlon and it was pretty comfy.
Shame that was the cheapest and shittiest perlon as the tip broke off.
>>54012175
I still had to decide what to buy and fit it to the watch.
Why would I not make my watch more to my individual tastes?
>>54013031
Get the less crowded version. Also if you don't care for automatics and want one only for the style, they have a quartz version of pic related. Here in yurop it costs only 200€, while the auto is 400€
>>54008595
The only reasons to dive with your watch are:
- diving in a backwater country where you don't want to entrust the boat captain with your watch
- cosplaying a 60's era diver
- wearing a Hublot to adjust your buoyancy
Otherwise you're just asking to damage your watch, on top of making it less comfortable to dive, because ideally, you'd want to have no gear at all so you're lighter and free to move.
>>54016125
And taking your ship out to sea is only asking to damage it. Real ships stay docked.
>>54016059
Is that yours? I've seen these Junkers watches in a store window and they looked good, but I've had a Zeppelin (same manufacturer as far as I know) handed over for a battery change a while ago and that wasn't that much impressed with the surfaces and detail.
Pic related, it was the black one.
>>54016059
>>54016496
What type of movments do they have, ETA?
>>54016526
Miyota and Ronda I believe. That Zep had a decent Ronda quartz movement.
>>54016592
How does Ronda compare to the ETA ones?
>>54016667
I don't know the current ETA quartz, but Ronda makes analog quartz movements from common unjeweled to gold plated with jeweled going train (4-5 jewels), Swiss made typically.
When I have to swap a busted chink three-hand movement in an old quartz watch I usually replace it with a basic Ronda or Miyota.
>>54016758
>When I have to swap a busted chink three-hand movement in an old quartz watch I usually replace it with a basic Ronda or Miyota.
Thats sounds interesting is that something you do with vintage franken watches?
Post watches + knives
>>54016777
More like watches that have a sentimental value to their owner, but are otherwise old chinkshit that was barely worth anything even when new. Also most of these have movements that can't be repaired, out of production, no spare parts, no technical documentation, etc.
>>54016843
I'm still hesitating whether I should get a black or Pepsi Seiko bezel for my blue Ministry. Seeing yours I'm (again) leaning toward black, have you regretted/got bored of yours yet?
>>54016943
I think that the black bezel fits better, blue+blue on the bezel is too much blue imo, especially if you want to use a blue nato like me and I'm not a fan of pepsi bezels btw.
>got bored of yours yet?
I just got this in the mail this morning honestly, got the whole watch with the bezel for just 56€ second hand but it's like brand new, no scratches at all. It even came with the sticker on its glas. It's keeping excellent time so far. I couldn't be more pleased and I'm sure I won't get bored of this combination.
>>54016912
cool
Opinions /g/?
>>54016843
Posting my updated collection. Show yours!!
>>54017267
I'm not big into the fat 70s style cases, but it's neat otherwise.
>>54017286
Still not updated.
Waiting on a Citizen promaster diver, the same Amphibia as yours but also a pepsi bezel.
Likely going to get an export version of a P3133 soon too, and might try to flip the Midas.
>>54017267
I agree with >>54017288, the case is odd and maybe too big but otherwise it's got a cool dial and hey, it's an Omega Seamaster.
I'm not sure about this, but being vintage it may use an in-house Omega movement, which adds more value imo. Do you have movement pics m8?
Just found out there's a new watch in the Presage line, the SARY055 with a 4R36 day-date movement. How does this movement compare to the just-date 6R15?
The 6R15 is despite not having that complication superior right? Because there's a price gap.
Guys, anyone knows about russian-watches.info?
Well actually I'm looking into Raketa 24H watches, but I'm having trouble figuring out what exactly is it they're selling.
I was under the impression all those models they're selling are vintage only, based on the fact I could only ever find them used on eBay, and that I never found any place selling brand new ones. Yet this one is.
So are they still being produced, in which case what is the best place to get one, or is it just used refurbished&serviced&polished vintage models passed as new?
>>54017648
That's such a pretty watch. Too bad about the availability.
>>54014965
Here's another shot. 10/10, would bite again
>>54017415
6r15 has a different alloy in the balance and main springs which gives it a better power reserve and more accuracy.
>>54017687
>refurbished&serviced
Mostly, or vintage pieces that are very very overpriced.
You can find similar vintage ones at 50~70% of the price that they are asking.
>>54017711
I swear I never saw a Casio with as much written text on it.
I have pic related
>>54017714
thanks, feels good to have made the right choice.
>>54017308
mirin your vintages m8, are those high quality perlon straps?
>>54016843
>>54017724
Not sure why you omitted the "polished", assuming the pictures are real, they look fucking brand new, which is what surprised me: no visible case/glass scratches and spotless dials.
But judging by watchuseek:
>If I remember correctly their eBay store was blacklisted by Raketa for selling fake/franken 24h watches.
>They even have some "military" German WWII Raketas that is at least outrageous.
No wonder they look brand new. Well then off to eBay I am, thanks.
>>54017850
They are good quality ones, the original buckles were a bit meh but i had a couple of good spares.
>>54018027
Pretty sure that polished,repainted reprinted can be included under the definition of refurbished.
But either way eBay is a better place to look in, and i think they opened another eBay store.
>>54016843
>opinel
nice
>blue
why.
>>54017415
At least in that picture, the dial looks too small compared to the case.
>>54018201
Because blue is masterrace colour.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68ugkg9RePc
>>54015246
Love that corduroy dial on the Type II
>>54015295
There honestly has not been enough change to warrant an update. While a whole shitload of midrange models have come out in the past year, the poorfag offerings are more or less the same.
>>54017833
Pretty hard to go wrong with a 6R15. I mean yeah the basic plate is a modified 7S26, but it's so far ahead of the 7S26 in every other way that it's almost unrecognizable. About the only commonality is turning the crown upwards to move the hour hands forwards.
>>54007297
GW 5000
>>54018419
Thanks Mr. Skeletal
>>54017749
>>54019659
I would buy this
Just got myself a Timex Red Wing.
It's my second watch, my first being Casio MDV106.
I really like it, although I'm not entirely sure I'm ever gonna need a chronograph... or how to use it, for that matter.
>>54020213
What are the registers? 30 minutes and...
And the running seconds is on the bottom?
>>54020252
I have no fucking idea how anything chronograph related works. I'm that kind of pleb that buys things because they look cool.
Someone more knowledgeable than myself might be able to answer you.
>>54016843
I would not a blue opinel man
>>54020277
It's probably 10 hours.
Top button is start/pause, bottom is reset.
>>54020277
>>54020379
oh and you left it running for 10 minutes before taking that picture.
>>54020277
>>54020252
Normally on a chrono it's pretty easy to tell because watchmakers will leave clues to make it obvious. Normally all chronograph hands are one color, separate from the running hands.
But that doesn't look too be the case with your watch, Timex isn't great at this sort of thing. I'm going to guess the subdial at 10 is chronograph minutes, subdial at 2 is chrono hours, Central seconds is chronograph seconds, and running seconds at 6
>>54020277
But it's a real chrono, right? I mean the central hand seconds hand is the one for the stopwatch complication, and the bottom for the actual seconds?
>>54020414
>>54020397
>>54020397
>>54020414
Oh, it all makes sense now. Now I feel stupid for not understanding it immediately.
Thanks for educating me
>>54020414
hey 9gag, you would probably know this. why is the usual chrono minute register 30 minutes and not 60?
>>54020453
you can time 60 minutes on a normal watch fairly easily dingus
>>54020453
It's easier to read?
>>54017267
It's cool, I like a 70's watch. Plus it's pre-Swatch so it's proper Omega.
>>54019911
might be difficult to tell, but I should stay away from a 090 case, right?
>>54020453
Both certainly exist.
If you want to be able to read the exact time from the subdials you'd need 60 printed indicies in the minutes subdial and 12 printed indicies in the hour subdial. But that looks a little messy and is not super clear to read sometimes, so many would rather add half hour indicies to the hours subdial, bumping it to 24 marks, and only need 30 marks in the minute subdial. Little more clear, and an overall cleaner look on the dial (+12 on hours, -30 on minutes)
The Timex posted does that too, but seams to use a 10 hour subdial for who knows why
>>54018343
Thanks buddy, it is a beautiful watch.
>>54020517
I got a 090 and a 710 on the way, might be able to tell you when it arrives.
>>54020558
>>54020501
makes sense, thanks
>>54021044
I dunno man I don't watch anime
>>54020341
I would not weeabo shit hanging from my "knife" desu.
>>54021107
fuck you had to reply before I could repost a disgusted bliny kot
>>54021130
im sorry you're bad at posting
I fail to see how its my problem though
>>54021143
whatever, nice Omega m8
>>54015284
Does anyone make any digital watches with metal cases?
>>54022282
G. Gerlach. Think it also has a sapphire crystal.
>>54022282
http://www.braun-clocks.com/watch/BN0106S
http://www.braun-clocks.com/watch/BN0046BKBKG
>>54022282
I think a lot of G-Shocks have metal cases but with a resin outer case for shock protection.
>>54022282
Elektronika 5, I'm selling this one btw.
>>54022594
You really have no idea how to shill your sales.
Plus you're asking too much for it.
>>54021172
thanks BUD
>>54022609
Well the eBay listing has 3 followers after one day so I think it's a matter of time, someone will buy it eventually :^)
>>54022282
zeitwerk :^)
>>54022671
So?
My 7002 listing had 6 followers within an hour and it still took 3 weeks to sell.
>>54022736
Alright. If your point is that I'm asking too much, I'd tell you that I'm not really in need of money and I do really like this watch the only problem is that it doesn't get any wrist time at all.
I wouldn't ever get rid of it for just 30€ so I will just have the listing on eBay and patiently wait until someone buys it. I don't care if it's tomorrow or in 2 months desu.
:^)
>>54022883
Beautiful, the future of horology!
Testing new camera
>>54022883
I bought a Sony Smartwatch 3 the other day, because I got it really cheap, and I wanted to try Android Wear.
There was nothing wrong with the watch itself, but smartwatches as whole seems like a waste of time. There was a couple of neat features, but nothing that actually made me want to use it.
>>54022898
I expected it to feel a lot more like a toy than it actually does.
>>54022975
>smartwatches as whole seems like a waste of time
I agree and disagree on that really.
The whole having to charge nightly thing is an absolute joke but like you said there are a couple of neat features.
I mainly got the Apple Watch to use Apple Pay because Android Pay is taking the piss in England
>>54007297
This is why you need AR: the watch
>>54023127
Pic got denied for some reason
Currently wearing this. Does /g/ approve?
>>54022594
>no link to the listing
>>54023247
>wanting to get me v&
nice move m8
>>54023238
you're not wearing a suite so you're doing it wrong
>>54022883
My Amphibia came in a less cheap-looking box.
>>54023453
Okay?
>>54023602
Also it's a better watch than your landlubber turd.
>>54023654
lmao what a reply
>>54023692
Yeah, you're free to leave now, whe're done.
>>54023380
>field watch
>suit (not suite)
Retard
>>54016496
Yeah, mine. How neat, i also have a zeppelin, neat looking watches. I like the style.
>>54016526
my junkers >>54016059
Has an ETA 2824-2. Nice movement, had it for some years now, no problems yet and it's precise.
>>54024165
>mechanic
Townsman skeleton, I know photo is shit my lens is retarded
>>54024286
watch is shit you mean
>>54024286
No, your photo is much too clear still in this case.
>>54024286
>cheap Chinese movement
>skeleton
>fossil
>FOSSIL
BURN IT WITH FIRE!
Rate vintage fossil
Well, if we're talking about watches.....
>>54024492
>vintage Fossil
>Universal Genéve
Is this some kind of joke, bait or that's how Fossil used to be in the past. I'm curious.
Nice vintage chronograph by the way.
>>54024536
Subdial spacing
It's 46mm
Got a UN speedy for you too.
Both are from Phillips upcoming auction.
>>54023739
>whe're done
You're the best haha
>>54024649
You misspelled 'tard' in your trip, faggot.
>>54024791
>not disabling trips and names
>>54024280
Yeah, it's not automatic. It's a handwound poljot p3133 movement. Well, zeppelin did some finetuning to it. The p3133 is a very solid russian soviet movement.
The automatic version would have cost me 1200€, that's a little too much for my wallet.
>>54024791
tart isn't part of my trip...
Also this >>54024836
I never realized how handy is have a manual widing in an automatic watch before. I don't have to jerk the watch like a retard if I have not use it in a while.
>>54024836
its better filter all name and trip fags
>>54024890
Personally I prefer manual wind only over automatic. I like not having a rotor, and the fact that the watch can be thinner.
>>54024976
This and the fact that some handwound watches are simpler, thus less maintenance and will last longer.
I don't have preferences, i even like quartz. For me it depends entirely on the price and overall how i like the look of a watch.
>>54024296
>>54024334
>>54024385
>>54024755
HYUKHYUKHYUK
>>54024906
Are you Russian? This doesn't make any sense.
>>54024906
Where did you get the shark mesh from? Can't find any decent looking ones for my ministry case.
>>54025188
Not him, but English is my third language and I could understand him perfectly. You filthy monolingual Americans are simply retarded
>>54025311
I was clearly exaggerating but his english is complete shit 2bh.
>>54025188
I am
>>54025269
aliexpress, and it's pretty decent for €9
>>54025311
Look anon, this is how an odinary human responds to a question >>54025549
Today I got my first automatic a Seiko 5606 7000
1968
Thoughts opinions? Also how do I not break my watch? Apparently you can break it if you use the quickset between 20:00 and 01:00
>>54024906
FYI, lack of handwinding and/or hacking seconds is the hallmark of an extremely cheap automatic. Even the lowly Miyota 8200 has handwinding, and Seiko's old non-handwinding movements had hacking levers.
>>54024976
The best combination is automatic with hand-winding, but only in movements where hand-winding the watch doesn't gradually destroy the mainspring.
>>54025866
>56xx Seiko
Don't try to use the quickset between 09:00 and 03:00 indicated on thr watch.
Unfortunately, the quickset mechanism on that watch will likely eventually fail anyway as it uses a plastic gear in that movement that tends to shrink and crack from age rather than wear.
Assuming it works NOW, i would flip the watch and buy a 52xx Seiko instead.
>>54025866
>Seiko 56 caliber
Don't worry about breaking the date mechanism, it will break all on its own.
Classy watch otherwise.
>>54026099
Fuck me, that KS is in great shape. I want to join in on the 52xx party but I'm still waiting for the elusive blue dial LM Special.
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>>54026118
I'll keep that in mind but so far I really like my LM and date isn't that important since I don't read Kanji. thanks
>>54026166
>dat chamfered crystal
My dick.
What's the difference between the F91W-1 and F-91W-1XY?
Also, what's the best cheap basic digital watch?
>>54025866
>>54026099
I've always loved the subtle color difference between the wheels on these 70s Seikos.
Looking through CheapestNatoStraps. The black and blue really is too light to match the lining on the Terrorist Casio? Navy Blue should be better, but no one seems to produce that scheme.
I guess I'll get the plain black one or something.
>>54026657
Casio looks pretty shit on aftermarket straps
>>54026673
Does it? I remember someone recommending me a NATO strap for it some time ago. But then again, he might have mentioned only the comfort instead of looks.
>>54026030
is that you fatso? your arm look a lit bit thinner
my Pebble Time Steel metal watchband broke like a week ago. Just fell apart as I took it off the charger for some reason. The pins started falling out. Got them back in eventually, realized the pins were just completely gone from the other half. Any place I can order them? For now I have switched back to my red leather band.
>>54012938
this is basically just saying you should tighten it, right?
>>54026776
No, it's pointing out that the watch lugs shouldn't have overhang off your wrists.
>>54012955
That thing about the hesalite is bullshit, too. The moonwatch doesn't have sapphire because Speedmasters didn't have sapphire in 1969 and Omega doesn't want to deviate from the original spec and lose the flight and EVA certification.
>>54026776
The right image shows a watch that is as wide as or is even wider than the wearer's wrist even at the widest part of the wrist.
The left image shows a watch that can be basically flush with the wrist without extending out into air.
You would need to tighten so hard that the watch would have to be pushed down into the arm itself if you wanted to make the right look more like the left.
>>54018419
Nice. That's my running watch. If I get hit by a truck on the road at least my watch will be okay.
>>54026989
Yeah, I didn't catch that the rectangles were a different size at first
>>54007457
what is that
>>54026166
You'll provably end up having to fite me for it, since a blue dial non vanac is the only other 52xx i'd buy since I already have a 52KS and grey sunburst 5206.
Poorfag with not watch here. Saw this for $30 on ebay. redpill me
>>54023238
No. Might as well saved yourself half the price to get a Seiko 5 with a case and crown like that.
>>54026095
I like it when there is no auto winding. It just feels nicer with no rotor, and I like the feeling of handwinding.
>>54009368
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>>54012320
These are neat.
I usually lurk and I have to say I've never seen such a gaggle of elitist, autists than I have in watch threads on /g/. What's with all the snobbery over what may have once been cutting-edge technology, but now is all but obsolete? Watches now basically amount to jewelry so why so much hostility when someone posts a Fossil or Movado or some other watch that isn't a Seiko equivalent? You like to think these threads belong on /g/, but they probably should be on /fa/
>>54025549
Got a link for that strap?
>>54027781
>butthurt got told off for his fossil now hates the threads
Poor anon
>>54027869
I don't own a fossil and don't hate the thread. I hate the pretentiousness, but keep reinforcing my point
>>54027894
>but keep reinforcing my point
Just reading between the lines anon. We both know you were on the sharp end of the stick and that's why you're crying.
>>54027913
Nah, I just think it's silly that you are trying to build up what amounts to preening and posturing in front of your girlfriends. If you want to show off your engagement ring that's fine, just no reason to be so uppity about it.
>>54027913
not him and I don't care about the pretentiousness, but assuming someone was a victim when they complain about something is pretty stupid
>>54027781
You're conflating appreciation of expensive watches with snobbery/elitism.
>>54028083
No, I'm not. I am arguing that there's no reason to ACT like an elitist snob when expressing appreciation for fine craftsmanship or in fact the opposite.
I've been on the hunt for a Seiko with a faceted crystal, snagged this one off the internet a few months ago. Looks great and runs better than many of the other watches.
Did some research on this particular model, found that this style of crystal is not original but was fitted by some previous owner. I tracked down the original style crystal and purchased one. Now I'm debating if I should fit the original style 3-facet crystal on it or keep it as a spare in case the 5-facet ever gets scratched to hell.
>>54028116
I don't see the snobbery then. Just seems to me like you're picking up on what isn't there.
>>54028242
Well if you like the 5 facet I'd just keep using that. the 3 facet can go on if that gets damaged, or even if you want to sell it you'll be able to put the model-correct crystal on.
>>54028266
Yeah, you might be right.
>>54011123
>>54023739
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>>54024165
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>>54024755
I'd expect this from other threads, but I guess I thought watches would be more of a sophisticated group due to how complicated some can get so the discourse would be a bit more higher brow (yes, I know I'm on 4chan). Even still, I would expect people who educate, debate, and even argue but always with a modicum of class and respect.
>>54028282
That's the way I'm leaning. It's tough though because I'm really interested to see the other crystal on the watch but I don't have the tools to do it myself. I'd probably have a watch maker perform the swap since I'm not sure I'd want to have my first experience fitting crystals to be on a watch I don't want to damage. I'd rather not have it done then decide I don't like it as much and get it swapped back.
Attached pic of the original crystal. Hard to gauge which one is better from pics though since my favorite part of this watch is what happens when the applied indicies catch the light.
>>54028425
Posting a dogshit fossil here is analogous to posting a prius or a smartcar in a serious car discussion.
>>54028463
Fair enough, but I think there's a better way to help someone understand that they've made a faux pas and should reconsider what makes a quality watch.
>>54028425
I was making a joke about the flowers in the background, which he set himself up for. Sorry if it went over your head.
>>54028513
And I'm sorry if your joke lacked originality, wit, or basic humor and thus fell flat. You're about the worst of the group and should maybe take some time away from posting these threads all day to learn something other than watches. I admire your expertise on the subject, you just don't need to be so insufferable about it all the time.
Where my pebble bros at?
>>54028567
I consider your shit metaposting be an adequate break from talking about watches.
>>54028595
Enjoy your watch threads. Maybe they'll eventually remind you of just how much of your life is ticking away while you are preoccupied with masking your insecurities through frivolity.
>>54028712
>Maybe they'll eventually remind you of just how much of your life is ticking away while you are preoccupied with masking your insecurities through frivolity.
That's a really tall horse.
>>54027572
Love your watch. Did you get it on eBay, how much did you pay for it?
>>54027597
These are fine vintage watches but for 30€ I'd get a brand new Vostok Komandieskie since they are more durable.
>>54028573
Gay bar?
>>54007137
Are the friction balls actually useful caseback openers? Would they work for a screwed-in Amphibia caseback?
What do you guys think of Helgray? Ordered the Hornet a few days ago
>>54031245
More like Helgay
Got a Fossil Speedway a few years ago, is it durable?
>>54031316
You're the one who's had it for a few years.
>>54031218
just buy a balloon at cvs/walmart
>>54031333
I haven't really worn it since its battery died 3 years ago.
>>54031344
>battery
into the trash it goes
>>54031367
I also have an Eastern German made Glasshutte from mid 80s, it's a wind-up watch.
>>54031218
The amphibia caseback isn't really screw-in. It's put on the back and a ring screws around the edge to press it down. So pressing the ball on the caseback and turning it wouldn't do anything.
>>54031384
Post pics
>>54031545
Could you take a worse photo? I tried to make it even worse but there wasn't much I could do.
>>54031545
I recognize that watch, but post a proper picture will ya.
>>54031591
>>54031584
Here you go, I just have a shitty webcam, it looks like this but it has a black handband.
>>54007297
I put my penis quartz on a black croc strap.
As I got it for a birthday present to myself I thought I would wear it, today being my birthday.
Wore my penisquartz for my wedding. Swapped out the steel bracelet for a NOS 60s EULIT perlon strap.
Updated collection with the Citizen.
Don't have a lot of 20mm straps but i swapped it to one of the super comfy a sectime nato.
En-route is the 710059 Amphibia and possibly a 3133.
>>54032680
Diverse collection bro
>>54032697
>diverse collection
>3 cheap vintage watches on perlon straps
>4 cheap divers
I assume it's sarcasm anyway.
>>54032697
>Diver-se
Is that supposed to be a pun?
>>54032680
Why would you get a Citizen which looks like an uglier copy of the SKX you already own?
>>54032912
Because i managed to get the seller to throw it into a much larger deal.
I think i ended paying about 50$ for it, probably could resell it for 110~120$.
>>54033024
Nice son, I'm proud of you.
t. German jew
>>54033096
I might even keep it, i kinda like how quirky it looks.
t. Kikeland jew.
>>54028573
more like
PLEBBLE
>>54028242
>>54028427
Like I said to the guy with 56xx Lord Matic, if the day/date quickset on that 56xx King Seiko presently works, I would recommend selling it before it does not.
The 56xx movement uses a plastic gear for the day/date quickset mechanism that tends to shrink and crack as it ages, rather than from wear.
Unfortunately this means every 56xx movement is probably ultimately doomed to eventually have the quickset fail.
>>54030384
Yahoo! Japan Auctions and I got it for 70 USD + shipping.
>>54033575
Is there not a metal gear available that could replace it?
>>54033591
Unfortunately not, someone made one for a short period of time, but they stopped. It's why I always say in these threads to go for the Daini produced 52xx models as they do not have this flaw (and are honestly better movements as a whole).
>>54033618
Well, yes and no.
In the earliest models of the 52XX series (5206 like the one i have) you can still break shit up if you quickset between 9pm and 3am.
Though it work break otherwise, and was fixed in later alterations like the 5216 and 5256.
>>54033655
It won't* break otherwise.
>>54033590
So Yahoo Japan is a good way to get vintage Seikos for less?
>>54033655
Obviously, however I would not try to use the day/date quickset on any vintage watch between an indicated 09:00 and 03:00 anyway, so it didn't even occur to me to mention that.
>>54033787
If you really know what you are looking for, how to interpret the limited photos, how to interpret the google translations of the auction pages, and can accept th downside risk, then yes, you van get some amazing deals on Y! Japan.
>>54033853
This is really interesting, I may consider getting one like yours from Yahoo Japan as well. Do Japanese sellers usually agree on shipping abroad? Do you contact them before bidding?
This has to be a difficult thing since most Japanese don't talk English or have a really limited knowledge.
>>54027815
aliexpress.com/item/22mm-Stainless-Steel-Shark-Mesh-Milanese-Watch-Band-With-Push-Button-Deployment-Buckle-Clasp-NBW0BD7975-SI322/32496827096.html
be awere it took me more than 3 weeks to receive it
