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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:
http://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
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>>54306454
wrist fedoras
>>54306576
blame the autist tripfag
>>54313319
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>>54313357
What's the point in anything at all? Allow yourself to enjoy whatever you want, just keep it sane
Thoughts on danish watches?
Looking for something simple, not swiss
>>54313401
That is a Chinese watch.
>>54313296
Damn that's a good looking dial.
>>54313357
Just buy beautiful vinatage pieces.
>>54313413
I hate how these are never in stock.
Bering?
>>54313401
>danish
top kek my friend
>>54313562
disgusting wannabe-chrono
>>54313319
what breeds my dog?
>>54313759
Other dogs. Specifically its parents.
>>54313759
> those books
I bet you are a gook. I bet you have been thinking about eating your dog.
>>54313413
Does the bezel click?
First for god awful cancerous watches :^)
http://youtu.be/5uWRuT_g-8Q
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>strapping an ugly, obsolete lump of metal to your wrist
>not just checking phone for the time
>2016
>>54313995
Out of curiosity, how are watches ugly?
>>54313371
Sell me that accutron or I'll be paying you a visit late one night
I'm considering getting the seiko ssb005 or the ssb011 for about 130€. Is this a good buy?
>>54313543
There might be more this year. Pic related.
>>54313908
Yes.
>>54313995
Not everyone finds a low battery life, electronic pocket watch convenient.
>>54314143
Which accutron? I just got the cushion cased one a couple days ago. I may end up returning it, as the seller said it was running well, but the seconds hand is skipping and it is very innacurate.
The seconds hand on my RR accutron skipped for a minute or so when I first installed the battery, and now it is fine, but the new one is having more issues. I am hoping it clears up, but I don't know if it will.
>>54314170
They are alright, chronographs are more expensive then other watch types, I'm aware of what they usually go for but hunt around, these are the types of seikos usually sold over priced in brick and mortar stores, I would usually advise to support small businesses, but when dealing with watches, use online
>>54314243
Didn't even see the second one, post a decent photo of the second one. Have been thinking about getting one for a while, price is typically a little daunting, how much did you score yours for?
>>54314382
I've been hunting, and that was the cheapest I could find, is it safe to consider websites other than amazon and ebay?
>>54314382
I'm not great at taking pictures. I hope I can get it running well, I checked the voltage on the battery, and it seems fine, but maybe I will try another one to be sure. If I can't get it working, I still have 30 days to return it.
I got it for $80. I have not gotten around to buffing the crystal yet.
I got my RR accutron for $140.
>>54314427
Yeah, I've bought all my new watches from Long Island watch. Com. Post it here if you are worried about it. Your price may be the best, but someone somewhere will be trying to wrought someone somewhere on one
>>54314428
Might buy one for $69. Will post pic in a sec
>>54314428
Here you go, I would love a rail road one, but people want way too much for them
>>54314507
>picture for ants
I doubt that even has a tuning fork movement too.
>>54314507
The RR accutron I got was listed for $299. I made an offer of $140 and the seller accepted it. I was a bit surprised that he did. You could try making some offers.
>>54314519
I would obviously check before pulling the trigger, what is the easiest way to tell?
>>54314521
Might give it a try then, cheers
>>54314562
Ask for the ref number, or for a pic of the movement.
>>54314569
Probably isn't, wouldn't mind a standard Quartz one, could probably pick one up for very cheap, but they lack meme value
>>54314764
Of course the preference is with a tuning fork, but my income is a little low at the moment
Final time l'll shill this before I'll flog it off on eBay (I promise)
$70
Make an offer, save me the hassle of making an eBay account and dealing with people retuning it over nonsense
Will promptly never post this again. Can give you better pics if you want
so in what way is the 36mm black bay better than sinn 556i at over double the price? not a joke question, i am actually concerned
>>54314983
The black bay is over priced. But I'm still a fan
>>54314983
No doubt the 556I is one of the great bargains in the watch world but the Tudor is targeting a different segment of the market. I'm going to try one on when they're available but I think how far the crown sticks out and the black anodized tube will probably prevent me from actually getting one.
>>54315030
yeah, what he said
>>54314922
You're fucking delusional if you think you'll sell that turd for anything more than 20 bucks
>>54315054
What makes you say that? It's a pretty common watch commonly owned here, they cost like $180 new. It's pretty much perfect condition. Buy it off me cunt, I'll get your address and mail you anthrax
>>54315054
i'd buy it if i had the money and lived in the states
I wanted a watch that said "If I had balls I'd shoot up the place".
I found my match.
>>54315099
I'm Australian if that means anything. Still talking usd though
>>54315164
I'm brazilian therefore i'm poor.
And i already have a Mako anyway.
>>54314428
It seems that the seconds hand is smoothing out. I wonder if the oil in it could be congealed or something? This happened with my other accutron and it sorted itself out and now runs accurately.
>>54315175
Take it easy Brazilian friend, don't get shot
>>54315211
Has potential, old lubricants aren't nearly as good as current ones with the advent of microtechnology
>>54314922
promises promises
>>54315239
It's actually easier for me to shot myself than to get shot. Thx.
>>54315123
that's not a casio f91w
Someone pls post Casios
I have to go out tonight
>>54315307
I got u b
>>54315307
>post Casios
Um, okay.
Been thinking about spending some of my tax return on this.
>>54315349
>>54315336
>Clear plastic
My fetish
Now if only they showed the circuit board.
>>54315379
Go for the titanium bracelet PRW 3500
First watch on my list when I get some money, Rangeman after that
I'm probably going to get roasted but are those chink Suuntos any good?
>>54315383
one more for you
>>54315426
Non mosouir
>>54315448
>mosouir
triggered
>>54315448
Hvala
>>54315426
They're pretty good, yeah.
Tend to have interesting features, and they're usually the least awful looking wristwear with those features. They have nice HRMs for instance.
>>54315404
That's a nice case for an edifice 8/10 not bad
>>54315426
Go for a casio outgear
40 bucks, twin sensors and 200m WR with a comfy band
>>54315434
Fuck I wish these weren't so expensive
>>54315467
Suuntos are fucking toys compared to Protrek/G-shock ABC watches
They couldn't survive a train ride, let alone diving/mountaineering
>>54315486
But do you have anything that won't make me look like a homosexual?
>>54315506
Suuntos are literally made for homosexual joggers
Get a Rangeman or PRW 3500 and thank me later
>>54315524
Those both look pretty fagtastic desu
Isn't there something better?
>>54315467
Anon...
>>54315473
Can you give me a model number there seems to be many, thanks.
>>54315457
Damn French. They ruined France
>>54315460
I was wondering why you spoke to me in Russian, then I realised what I name fag as
But anyway, they aren't great, but not let me, a retarded Australian bogan influence you to much
>>54315473
>>54315569
I think I found it. Forget it.
Do you even Master Gravity?
>>54315693
>>54315473
>Fuck I wish these weren't so expensive
There's always Swatch, if you don't mind wearing a Swiss Shill children's toy instead of a Folded Over One Million Times Clear Plastic piece of fine Japanese engineering & craftsmanship.
>>54315851
>Plastic mechanical movement
No thank you
>>54315383
>Now if only they showed the circuit board.
What exactly is it that prevents companies from releasing vintage watches 1:1 or at least without changing key elements? Timeless designs don't need to be changed. People's wrists didn't get bigger. At least they could restrict the changes to the choice of color and finish. Do they not want to upset the collectors? Do they fear the vintage design conflicting with the current design language?
Kudos to Omega for still selling the Speedmaster with only minimal changes. Looking at the prices Heuer watches sell at Tag could re-release some iconic models and they would sell like hotcakes.
Or are people actually that big plebs that they are happy with the current watch designs and would not buy the vintage pieces?
>>54316012
Judaism
>>54315868
There's nothing intrinsically bad about plastic movements. Many very reputable watchmakers use various types of advanced plastics to make various parts.
There are GUNS made out of plastic.
>>54316101
>There's nothing intrinsically bad about plastic movements
Are you retarded?
>>54316012
you heard about autaviacup.com, right?
>>54315868
i'm pretty sure that's quartz
>>54316107
I am not.
Are you?
>>54316012
Heuer periodically re-shills the Monaco, if that's what you mean.
>>54316101
>There are GUNS made out of plastic.
That's a horribly analogy. Are you implying that glocks have plastic barrels?
>>54316379
*horrible
>>54316379
How the FUCK would I be implying that?
>>54316412
Because it's on the interior retard and one
would not function if it was plastic. What other part (of a gun) would you compare a plastic movement to?
got two of this brand for grad presents for other family members; this is the less expensive one
Bout to cop this, yay or nay?
who news.ycombinator here
>>54317380
Do it work? I mean the Windows in the watch?
>>54313908
>>54314175
what model amfibia is this?
>>54317131
pretty nice watch for when your relatives are punching the clock
>>54317398
very very slowly but yes. I think it's emulated within an emulator.
https://medium.com/tendigi-insights/i-installed-windows-95-on-my-apple-watch-589fda5e36d#.m1egmquns
>>54317457
what is the purpose of the motor?
>>54317499
keep it from falling asleep
Casio shill still haven't got your replies from >>54309419
Where's hard proof that your watch is as good as you say it is
so what springbar tool do you suggest if your collection has both pierced and non-pierced lug springbars?
>>54313319
Any small-ish automatic watches with green dials?
Bought this seiko ssb005 through amazon for 140€, waiting for it now. Hoping it'll last me a long while
>>54318242
Sarb017 330 dollaros on massdrop
>>54318500
The Alpinist is kinda masculine though.
>>54318514
Are you a girl? That's unheard around here.
>>54318974
he could just be cute calm down
alright boys I got a letter in the mail from my employer telling me they owe me an extra 600$
since I had no plans for this money, what vintage watch should I buy to add to the collection
>>54319007
52XX series King Seiko, Seiko 7016 chronograph, Citizen 8110A chronograph (bullhead®ular), One of the Penisquartz'es, Poljot 3133.
Could probably name a few more.
why the 52xx series over other kings
>>54319040
Well, the 45XX series are also a good option.
>>54319007
Really depend what you want. You could get a Benrus jump hour watch for under 600. So there's somewhere to start.
>>54317920
Most tools have both a fork end and a point.
Bergeon 6767
Posting my litte Soviet pocketwatch
>>54319076
>>54319040
Where can I cop a decent King seiko for a non inflated price? Even dodgy auctions on Japanese websites them seem to be going for way to much. Or have they taken a increase in value?
>>54313401
>skagen
>danish
wew
>>54315875
that actually looks fucking fresh.
would wear
>>54319343
Yahoo japan auctions could net you a few that are sub 200$.
But go search for a LM special if you're already there.
>>54319457
do I have to get a buyer service to do japan yahoo
>>54319602
Yup.
Alpha has come out with another homage, this time one of the bond seamasters.
If its under 100$ I might cop just because I like the design but I'd rather buy JLC or Rolex than spend a few grand on a real seamaster
>>54319457
I was looking and I couldn't find any close to that price, dealing with all the Japanese writing was headache inducing as well
>>54319635
They come up occasionally and get snatched up rather fast.
>>54317428
>one picture says "___ Sea"
>the other says "Red Sea", and "Black Sea" with too many letters and a different style
Hm.
>>54319635
>>54319656
Upon further looking, there are a few LM specials at bargain bin prices there.
Might end buying another one just for parts.
Should I get this Citizen Bullhead if I manage to snipe a price below 120€?
It's supposedly in excellent condition, but no movement pics though. The seller is experienced and has 100% feedback.
Is it worth the price? Is it common to find frankens?
>>54319689
What price? Not going to try and jag it from you
>>54319656
Don't really have the time to be doing such a search, watches have become a fleeting interest, with the exception of the past few days I haven't done anything watch related in a few months
>>54319623
>5ATM diver
>random green index
>dial looks like plastic
>>54319738
Whats the movement on it?
>>54319783
8110A automatic high beat movement by Citizen
>>54314983
It's not but
>muh Rolex case
>>54315307
Okay.
>>54315307
Best G-Shock.
>>54319739
Oddly both posts are mine.
Just a brown linen dialed LM special, shouldn't be too hard to find, Bidding started at like 6k yen.
>>54319738
Told you yesterday, sub-150 shipped is an awesome price for one.
>>54319868
Thanks m8, just wanted to read more opinions, let's see if I can snipe it.
Now it's going for 80€ shipped but there are 9h auction time left and on a sunday more people bid just for fun.
>>54316101
Don't believe everything you learn from Die Hard 2.
>>54319868
The lm's aren't too bad on there, King seikos are nearly as bad as eBay for inflated prices. Got a decent condition old citizen today, will post a pic in a sec
>>54316012
They should just drop Tag & re-brand back to Heuer. The TAG group have nothing to do with them anymore anyway.
>>54319782
just like a real omega
>>54319948
They will be forever tainted
Got this old citizen for like $90 usd. A bit more then I should of but shipping was within Australia, so I didn't have to pay the usual $30 for shipping. Hoping it isn't a picture for ants
Also the feels when a cheeky cunt outbid me by $1 on a King seiko, lucky bastard snatched up a bargain
>>54319623
>Chris Ward C60 Trident homage
Has anyone one had any experience with Seiko's solar powered watches or this one specifically?
How well do they work and do you need to charge it in the sun or does it charge from daily use?
>>54319988
Fucking picture for ants
>>54318514
>girls
>watches
Impossible.
>>54319958
>30atm
>index matches
>dial doesn't look like molded plastic
Oh man I want this watch so badly
>>54320000
Am I a bad person for wanting a tank watch?
>tfw when two of the three watches you ordered have arrived
>>54319931
The LM are pretty good for the shekels.
Post a proper pic of the Citizen though.
>>54320308
So buy it.
Not like they are hard to get or something.
>>54320308
buy it then
>>54320316
Forgot the pic
>>54320316
>>54320330
I'll have to save up some money first, I lost my job recently.
>>54319948
My biggest issue is this obnoxious logo, like it's trying to be some sort of hip 90's streetwear, complete opposite of what Heuer was. Sadly, now they ARE hip garbage.
But yes, even if TAG still held the company, nobody gives a shit about parent companies, especially one as uninteresting as TAG.
>>54320312
Fags are not neceserally bad people.
Im gonna get this and sit next to the fireplace and think ive gotten somewhere in life
Post the most neglected watch in your collection
>>54320467
This Casio anadigi. I almost throw because the analog didn't match the digital time for 1 min. Until one day I was bored and found out how to adjust it by myself. I didn't even care enough to google it.
>>54320551
Throw it away*
>>54319689
Straps?
I've had braided ones in the past but they unravelled...
>>54320467
My mother bought me a shit quartz thing that's gold coloured and has one of those hair pulling straps and I'm sure it's a woman's dress watch. Never worn it ever.
>>54320467
My Pope Casio. I really don't have any occasions to wear it. As a beater I just wear my F-91W.
>>54320467
sarb035, impulse meme buy and kinda on the fence as to whether I want to sell it considering I've only owned it for half a year
>>54320584
Perlon straps.
Pretty comfy.
>>54320467
I haven't worn my Orient Ray for like a month or so by now.
Also need to post an updated pic of the meme collection along with the two new arrivals.
>>54320626
Please Shlomo, do a favor to your NY0040 and Amphibia and stop wearing them on leather.
>>54320626
I put the leather only for the pic, since i really didn't have any other 20mm straps.
Even the sectime nato is 22mm, but it's pretty comfy. Waiting on a decent zulu for the NY0040 and a mesh for the 090.
Do you guys also buy underpriced vintage watches on eBay just for the sake of reselling them more expensive for the shekels?
I'm about to pull the trigger on a second Sturmanskie 3133 because I know I can easily resell it for maybe a 70% more of its current price like I did a week ago.
>>54320756
there are easier ways to make money than wasting your time scouting for deals then reselling them
>>54320824
Well yeah, but it's a kind of hobby for me, so the time spent on it is no problem.
>>54320626
>>54320707
Updated version.
Still awaiting some straps and bracelets, 3133, bumper automatic, and another Amphibia added.
The bumper automatic is pretty interesting, 75 years old and keeping decent time.
>>54320756
Occasionally, i sold quite a few for a profit and a couple for about as much as i paid for them.
The Midas in the bottom of the pic was cheap and i could probably sell it for twice what i paid for it.
>>54320983
No idea why it didn't upload.
>>54320997
It looks like our collections have some similarities. I sold the Sturmankie a week ago though, like I said before. I'm also waiting for a Citizen Promaster NY0040 in blue with a presumably slighty misalligned chapter ring...
Might get a Citizen Bullhead or another NOS Sturmanskie if I get a good price this evening.
>>54313401
>Skagen Denmark
That's the rand name, "Skagen Denmark".
It's an american company that uses shit japanese movements, with the watches being built in china with 100% shit chinese materials and poor quality control.
But wait, the movement is japanese, right? Japanese designed, 100% made and assembled in China with shit control quality and materials.
>>54321109
A lil bit, though i sway away from Raketas.
I have no idea why you sold the Shturmanskie, but a 8110A bullhead is a good choice. I'd get some vintage cheapo Swiss piece to spruce it up, or maybe a vintage GB made Timex.
As far as your NY0040 just take it to the watchmaker if it really bother you. Testing mine on the original rubber strap it came on, much comfier than the Z22.
>>54321109
Why did you have to fall for the Citizen meme, Hans. You truly are the mememaster.
>>54321212
>though i sway away from Raketas?
Why don't you like them? Bad experiences?
> have no idea why you sold the Shturmanskie
Don't tell anyone, but I sold it because the movement started to do a strange sound and thought it was a good idea to get rid of it before it exploded in my own hands. I contacted poljot24.de, who afaik are one of the few expert watchmakers who service the 3133 movement in Europe for below 80€, but didn't get any response from them. The buyer seems happy with the purhase, so there is no scam here. I just sold a fully functioning watch that needed a service anytime soon.
>As far as your NY0040 just take it to the watchmaker if it really bother you
Yeah, I will most definitely do that. I won't be able to live with that.
>>54320316
Why order many shit watches instead of one interesting?
>>54321298
Every time i get one they go down like the challenger space shuttle.
>>54321309
I like the variety.
But i'm curios if you do have an interesting watch on your mind or are you just going to shitpost?
>>54321284
>Why did you have to fall for the Citizen meme
What's the problem with the Promaster? It's an excellent ISO certified diver for the price, with handwinding and better looks than the more meme SKX imo.
Or do you mean the Bullhead?
>>54321328
Anything that isn't Seiko, Russian or F91W (or other varieties of terrorist watches).
>>54321328
>I like the variety.
Did you order anything that wasn't memes?
>>54321331
Shut up and have this Landeron movement.
>>54321473
Your tears just goes to strengthen this thread.
>>54321370
>>54321400
Let's assume that by Seiko you meant all jap watches.
There is the bumper automatic i just received, movement looks interesting.
>>54321487
F I F T E E N
>>54321487
>Let's assume that by Seiko you meant all jap watches.
Why assume that? I meant Seiko.
>>54321487
>>54321496
The fuck.
I didn't notice that with my eyes, only now i see all that it has interesting bits of text on it.
>>54321517
B L I N D
>>54321487
>yes, that's right Billy. That's how you spell 15.
>>54321523
Indeed i am.
Now i'm curios as to what that other text is.
>>54321510
Then volia, you got an Orient and Citizen.
There's literally only one Seiko to boot.
>>54321536
>Then volia, you got an Orient and Citizen
Well.. Post them then!
>>54321547
See >>54320997
It's not like your eyesight is worse than mine somehow.
>>54321564
I'm not >>54321523
>>54321570
im not
>>54321564
>>54321487
>>54321496
Lower bit has "adjusted" scribbled on it with something else before to it.
Top appears to "Holmes Jewelry","H.K" initials scribbled on the balance bridge.
Weird shit.
>>54321658
>
H A N D A D J U S T E D
>>54321693
Looks more like "4d Adjusted".
Adjusted to 4 positions maybe?
>>54321869
f o u r d i m e n s i o n a l a c c u r a c y
HMT Jubilee and Grandpa's Seiko with a Red NATO.
>>54321658
>JEWEERY
>>54322443
Looks like your disgusting fat hands left some greasy prints on your phone, fattie.
>>54322459
Maybe.
More likely to be a capital L though.
>>54322484
I think Aditya had too much chicken tika masala, I hope he doesn't take too much curry on it because it's not really digestive and he may need to go poo2loo all day.
>>54319864
Name please
>>54314922
>>54315054
incidentally, I'll happily give you 25 bucks for it
>>54322569
>I think Aditya had too much chicken tika masala
I am a vegetarian.
>>54322714
In that case you either eat too much tika massala or you have some huge metabolism issues, you are fat as fuck.
>>54322443
Is that Jubilee even real? Smells franken.
>>54322755
>you have some huge metabolism issues
It runs in the family, I'm 6ft 130kg.
grandpa was 6ft 145kg though he was almost superhuman strong.
>>54322778
It is refurbished but not franken I had a smith look at the innards, the movement was serviced but all of its parts were original.
dial's re-touched/finsihed though.
Loving the Seiko 5 I got this week.
But I think I have a problem, I already want another watch.
I'm not sure if I will be able to hold myself or if there will be an Amphibia sitting in my desk next month.
Also I'm keeping the strap it came with for now, maybe I'll get a black PVD Nato just for maximum comfort.
>>54322808
You'll make a fine vessel for the /wt/-memes, I see.
>>54322808
My seiko 5 like once a week advances 1 minute. Getting really annoying
>>54322808
Good.
The next meme is a Russian/Commie watch.
>>54315728
that thing is very pretty
>>54322827
Under 10 seconds a day is really quite good for a 7s26 though
>>54322811
It was the best price/performance I could find, I don't really care if it's a meme or not, besides, I have yet to regret purchasing something I got recommended on /g/.
I've been also wearing an F91W forever, but that was thanks to my father.
>>54322829
I'm not really sure about that, but it has too be either something more dressy or really quirky.
>>54322811
what's wrong with /wt/ memes? They are mostly the best watches you can get within their own price ranges.
>>54322859
Unsure by what you consider quirky.
But lot's of options for dress watches, cheaply as well.
>>54322852
When I bough the watch I though I wouldn't worry about batteries and stuff but now it I am constantly reminded that the time might be wrong
>>54322859
>F91W
>Seiko 5
>Future commie watch owner
Yeees. Let the memes flow through you!
>>54320467
Got this several years ago when I knew shitall about watches.
>>54322894
It's not going to be way off ever, it's pretty consistent each day. Just remember to set it every other week or so.
>>54313401
Well.. Urban Jürgensen is good.
Skagen is shit.
>>54322898
Like I said I'm not sure about the Amphibia, I mean, what does it offer if I already have a Seiko 5?
And I don't think the F91W counts as getting memed if I started wearing it 20 years ago.
>>54320467
Probably my Komandirskie.
>>54320467
this fuckin' thing. should've bought another amphibia SE
Can I replace the canvas strap on my SNZG15 with a steel bracelet?
I had a dream about a divers watch, the dial had a scenery on it, real coral and stuff like a tropical shallow ocean. It was beautiful
>>54323161
You would be hard pressed to find one that fits, either in endlinks or finishing.
I believe Watchadoo still sell their bead blasted bracelets, or you could get a SNZG13 strap bead blasted.
How much can I expect to pay for a Seiko King Quartz in good condition?
Any modern alternatives with similar style?
>>54323229
>Seiko King Quartz in good condition?
More than it's worth.
>>54323257
I've heard enough then.
>>54322443
Why in the name of Ganesha would you put any nato strap on that watch? The fact that you've put a bright red one on it is even worse!
Fucking shit skin pakis man...
>>54323402
The 710 is surprisingly can fit those with "not so big" wrists, assuming you aren't full bitchwrist tier.
It has some fat on the sides it but the lug to lug distance is a comfy 45mm.
>>54322648
GW-M5610
>>54323513
I am glad I got you this triggered :)
>>54323520
Agree.
>>54318974
>>54320165
I'm looking for something for my sister.
She suffers from /cutewrists/
>>54323790
The Orient Star line has a couple of nice watches for women.
Otherwise search for women's Seiko 5.
>>54323818
Thanks for the recommendation. Not a lot of green available (there was one discontinued Seiko 5 with an emerald dial), but some of the silver Orients look good.
>>54323790
The citizen promaster line has women's divers, my brother got a matching pair for him and his girlfriend, very cute watch.
>>54323898
Why Green though?
>>54323790
Get her a vintage Soviet watch, my Raketa for example is cute and about 36mm. I may give it to my gf desu.
>>54323948
It's her favourite colour.
>>54323971
A 36mm watch might proportionally fit a woman the same way a 38 or 40mm or whatever watch would fit a man, and that's acceptable, but women usually wear watches that are proportionally much smaller on them than men's watches. That watch would probably be passable on a woman but it would look like she was wearing her boyfriend's watch, something like 34mm to 30mm or even smaller would probably look more feminine.
>>54323987
mm
Shame that it would be too big, but she would love the new Bambino V.4
I'll see if i can dig up something. Vintage is acceptable?
>>54324047
Of course.
>>54324122
Harder then i thought, all of the Soviet ones are smashed up.
Ask this seller for a better picture, i think it's somewhat of a hidden jewel.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-COLLECTIBLE-VINTAGE-SEIKO-5-DIAMATIC-Ladies-AUTOMATIC-WATCH-Green-dial-/282006095223?hash=item41a8df8577:g:8E4AAOSwpdpVeyQM
What are some good vintage dive watches? I'm talking pretty cheap so I'm guessing Japanese is the way to go
>>54324221
>not vintage Amphibia's
>not the various vintage Swiss divers
Seriously why do people bid on eBay? Why doesn't everyone just snipe?
eBay would much more fun and you could get watches for less, bidding you just act like a retard, increasing the final price you are paying and attracting more people into the auction.
I wish all eBay users knew how to snipe REEEEEEEEEEEE
>>54324275
Deutschanon did you already lose the bid on the Citizen chronograph?
>>54324275
>Snipe
>on eBay
You don't know how their automated bidding system work, do you?
>>54324275
eBay have basically removed sniping
Rate my watch :-D
>>54324400
bait/10
>>54324374
Yes
>>54324385
I do perfectly know how it works, I'm just saying that if everyone sniped it would be a fairer system, everyone send the final price he's willing to pay and if you get to offer the highes amount of money, you end up paying the second highest offer. If everyone did it in the last couple of seconds it would be much better, less bidders and people offer what they really want to spend without competing with other people.
>>54324397
>he doesn't know about gixen
>>54324455
You'd ultimately end up paying about the same. The only positive is it decreases the amount of bidding wars.
>>54324216
>>54324122
Eh.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIENT-Ladies-Watch-STYLISH-SMART-SEMI-SKELETON-C-mechanical-Self-winding-rou-/181983658786?hash=item2a5f124322:g:pRcAAOSwX~dWjZa3
>>54324256
Didn't realise the Swiss had such a large share of vintage divers, thought seiko would be a good option considering their history with dive watches. Vosok, has, was and always will make ugly watches, but that is the appeal of them
>>54324500
>The only positive is it decreases the amount of bidding wars.
That has definitely a huge impact on the final price, less bidding wars = lower prices.
>>54324400
I got a fake one and I'm afraid of being mistaken as a queer if I wear it.
>>54324526
Yes. But if you're already out before the end, there is little chance you were going to win that item anyway.
Also, I'm confident there's not a lot of people bidding on a used Citizen cronograph.
>>54324514
>Amphibias are ugly
>>54324569
I'm here to remember you that carbon > inox.
>>54324514
I'm give you a couple of hints as far as euro divers go.
Search for Sicura, Mortima and other somewhat unknown brands that i can't recall off the top of my head.
>>54324569
Was going to include with the exception of the 420 scuba dude. Was going to buy one a while back. Can you give a run down on vintage ampibias anyway?
>>54324557
>But if you're already out before the end, there is little chance you were going to win that item anyway.
Not exactly, most bidders bid like every 20 min and increase the offer by a couple of euros/dollars/pounds. These retards enjoy doing this instead of sending their best offer just once. If they didn't bid that much, everyone except the seller would win.
>I'm confident there's not a lot of people bidding on a used Citizen cronograph.
You'd be surpirsed, there's a incredibly huge internet community who circleerk jerk themselves with these watches and the Seiko ones.
My bid had probably like 25 bidders because it was a orange dial one, but the "panda" ones as they call them (black and white) usually have over 70 bidders.
>>54324586
I agree, I just bought it because I love blue and they don't offer this color with the carbon blades.
>>54324613
There is literally no point in buying a vintage amphibia watch, their built quality and steel are worse and their movements are really beat up. Don't forget about their lack of water resistance after so many years.
>>54324275
cheerup anon, curry bro's wearing your flag colors on weekender :)
>>54324613
>420 scuba dude
that's a 710, ministry case.
>>54324628
[Citation needed]
>>54324639
Well it shouldn't be hard to sharpen considered how fucking thin the blade is.
Anyway Opinel is top notch price/quality. I've had mine for 10 years, had a friend brute force the lock and it stills going strong.
>>54324679
The build quality is better, and the earlier handwound movements are much more bulletproof.
Condition may vary indeed, but that's all about how well you're will to search for a non~franken one that is also in good shape.
>>54324679
Do they even have any meme value? Don't know anything about vostoks besides new amphbias
>>54324728
Thought that the cheeky Slavs would be good at dodgy watch making
>>54322885
honestly
theres a reason watches achieve meme status, and it aint cause theyre bad
>>54324628
Link to the auction?
Would like to see if I'm willing to pay more than you.
>>54323630
I'm just worried that such a bright colour will show the stains from the designated shitting street too much.
>>54324731
Ukrainian specials are common frankens, repainted dials with movements in dubious conditions. Though as long as they aren't rusty they will work.
Now unless you just want a regular used Amphibia, you should search for the older case styles that house the 2209/2214 movements or the more unique older case styles. There is the older Neptune styled case that has the unique black bezel, the crab case,Albatross case to name a few off the top of my head. Older 420 Amphibia's with the original blue scuba dude instead of the teal like in pic related are also an option.
Lot's of options m8
>>54324795
Ah, should have mentioned that the earlier 2209/2214 powered ones come in either the original barrel case or ones with the unusual lugs like pic related.
>>54324809
These must be pretty rare since I've seen asap31 selling some of them for 1000€, insane.
>>54324883
Fully original 350's, down two the crown and crystal can fetch pretty penny.
But she has some very overpriced stuff, along with a shitload of Neptunes in her eBay store and personal collection.
>>54324795
Not really interested in any Vostok besides a 420 scruba dude. Knowledge is power though
Am thinking about buying a poljot de luxe. However I've got a pretty old raketa dress watch I bought for $50 with free shipping arriving tomorrow, I'll see how that goes first, haven't got high hopes
>>54324923
>50$
Unless that's a 2627 or in pristine condition, you might have overpaid.
And if you want a 420 case then just buy a modern one. They are 60~70$ shipped, throw the bracelet into the recycle bin and slap it on a nato of choice.
>>54324952
$50 Australian, my bad. So like $35
>>54324979
Post it brah.
>>54324586
The only problem is carbon has a big CARBONE on the handle and the blade that just ruins the looks. Other than that it's superior. I just want one that says Opinel - France on the blade and I'd be fine.
Post stylish digitals, I need to purchase something.
>>54325009
Try to get an older model.
Like I said I got this one over 10 years ago.
>>54324923
You have shit taste ausiebro, 420's are boring as fuck. If I had to pick one with that case I would get Bill Murray's in "The Life Aquatic".
>pic related courtesy of reddit
>>54324991
I hope it isn't for ants
>>54325091
>shit taste
Coming from the glock owner, anyway even the 420 doesn't really tickle my fancy, it's just the only Vostok I'm slightly interested in
>>54325091
And you're plain retarded, since that is the 420 case.
>>54325036
Lucky you. But I've got a carbon Douk-Douk so I'm not bothered.
>>54325017
>stylish
Does """Soviet style""" count?
>>54325118
And you are plain retarded since you don't know how to read.
>>54322918
Get the OG shock as an alternative to a diver
How do I fix a broken clasp on my seiko watch? do you guys need pictures to figure what's wrong with it?
>>54325134
Of course it does.
>>54325091
Pic courtesy of reddit, didnt read it all. Just thought you were meming
>>54325181
Yes. Or at least tell us. Is it not closing due to either being bent or the locking mechanism broken or has a pin fallen out of it?
>>54322827
Mine needs three weeks for that, more or less
>>54325215
I think the locking mechanism is jacked up. I close it and it pops right out
>>54325273
>>54325215
It pushes out once I push it in.
>>54325304
What the fuck? You're clasping it over a link instead of the end of the clasp, how does this even happen? Post the folding part.
>>54325304
That's another link you idiot.
>>54325362
>>54325375
First time dealing with an actual valuable watch. Belonged to my father and I've just recently started getting in to watch threads. Guess I'm still a boy at this. Anyway how to fix so I can wear
>>54325406
Don't close it like a fucking mongoloid. Don't fucking do anything with it you retard if you're not entirely sure of what you're doing.
>>54325406
Well no shit it won't work, the pin circled needs to be in the indicated spot, you adjust size by moving the other end of the bracelet.
>>54325406
>valuable
A quartz Seiko that somebody very poor;y niggerrigged the clasp?
Anyhow, just press on this pin until it's loose, careful remove it with the small springbar that's inside, and reseat it into the last hole in the clasp.
You Mexicans should have the capability to properly do it.
>>54325472
>>54325456
Images really have an issue to upload today.
But i edited did the same as this guy.
Butterfly deployant, foldover deployant, or tang & buckle?
>>54325472
>>54325456
Thanks boys and yes it is nigger rigged but it's a start. I look up cool watches on here often so I'll be around. Mexican out
>>54325443
You're no help. People learn by fucking things up
>>54325513
>People learn by fucking things up
That's one school of thinking, or you can ask the advice of someone more experienced before fucking it up you idiot.
>>54325498
I don't like butterflies since I'm so used to being able to do most watches without much effort.
>>54325513
>People learn by fucking things up
So when your dad's watch is covered in spic grease and scratched to bits, you'll have learned how to break it and not how to look after it. Retard.
>>54325543
Which is precisely what I was doing?
>>54325546
Not dumb enough to break it just needed guidance, cuck
>>54325498
>Butterfly deployant
Anything but this.
>>54313995
> being a poor simpleton
>>54325304
>>54325406
>>54325456
Seriously though, what the fuck is wrong with kids and watches these days?
>don't know how to wear
>don't know what wrist to wear
>don't know how to read an analog
>don't know roman numerals
>can't figure out a fucking deployant clasp
>don't know how to wind a mechanical
>don't know what a mechanical is
I blame single mothers and limp-wristed fathers/figures.
>>54325573
>>>/Mexico/
Keep your spic grease off our watches please.
We had a great little bit of discussion on Vietnam watches last thread. Are there any more iconic military used watches like those Seiko divers and the disposable ones?
>>54325753
Well people seem to like Fliegers, watches in the style of WWII Luftwaffe pilot watches. Also there are the WWII American A-11-pattern bomber watches, but no one really makes any modern version of those for some reason.
>shitton of current Flieger watches
>0 A-11 remakes
Fucking naziboo normies, they ruin every hobby that has history involved.
Are there any deployants just like this without the omega branding?
>>54325802
>naziboos
>normies
isn't it the opposite way?
>>54325802
There is also Soviet made WW2 era kirovskies.
You could score one for the 100$ range if you look well enough.
>>54325823
RHD makes good deployants but his single-folds are 16mm only. Not sure i would trust any watch on a generic deployant.
>>54325955
Was looking at those, but the strap I have is 18mm. Hirsch makes a single fold clasp in 18mm, but I'd prefer having no logo on it.
>>54325891
No. Look at the amount of people wearing cheap Eaglemoss Fliegers, Zeppelins, look at the Kraut to Allies ratio at every reenactment event, look at the sheer number of scale model Tigers, kraut armor, figures and planes on the shelf of a hobby shop. The masses are so naziboo every hobby industry involving XX. century history has to cater to them.
I come from scale modeling, the total number of released Tiger kits are well over a hundred by now, with literally every version and subversion reproduced, yet there's like one decent kit of the T-55, one of the most produced tanks in history, used by around 50 countries.
>>54326062
The badguys are always more popular.
>>54326062
>>54326078
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn1VxaMEjRU
comfiest nato strap ive found
>>54324400
So quirky XD
>>54326078
> Implying the good guys won
>>54326186
Not this.
>>54326186
>implying they didn't
>implying you would have wanted the war to be won by an euphoric, cringy, vegetarian, beta autist who wore a pocket watch in the 1940's.
>>54326106
>Nato
Isn't that a Zulu strap, though?
>>54326268
According to the current convention in western academic circles the Axis forces were the bad guys and the allies were the good guys. This however is a very simplified version description of the geopolitical matters that are attached to the conflict and as such I can neither confirm nor deny which side was correct.
There.
>>54326305
P.S. if Hitler lived today he would look something like this, maybe he'd be straight edge.
>>54326305
Enjoy your bread lines you commie bastard
>>54326351
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ersatz_good
>Oh boy, I'm sure glad I don't have to wait in line for sum delicious sawdust brot and imitation coffee. Heil Hitler!
>>54326345
P.S if Lenin was alive today he would look something like this, maybe he'd be a little more fruity
New
>>54326436
>>54326413
> given to prisoners of war
you socialists sure are stupid.
>>54326430
No, that's still Hitler.
>>54326458
>implying it wasn't commonplace
>>54326470
> not knowing carl the cuck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLGxi3MF9Wo
>>54326507
I know CtC perfectly well. Hitler would be Carl if he lived today.
>str8 edge
>vegetarian
>beta
>cringy behavior
>art college
>pocketwatch
>>54326592
CtC dosen't own a pocketwatch, he's not got a straight edge and isn't a vegetarian.
check m8 low test commie, ironically enough people like you would be put in a gulag.
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