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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
Previous thread:
>>54431183
First for no autistic allowed.
>>54449797
What do you mean, there already is some >>54449755
Post slav watches.
>>54449797
>dat spacewalk
First for
>Muh 1000m divers
>>54449834
>125% of 100m is 225 you fucking retard.
>>54449858
in a thread of dueling dipshits (125% of 100 is apparently 225) that is the stupidest thing by far
>>54449838
My Scuba dude with his Jap cousin.
>>54449908
>>54449926
For future usage.
Enjoy famalams.
Does anyone know of a Miyota 9015 powered watch with an exhibition caseback UNDER 350 dollars?
Sweet jesus the price of these watches have skyrocketed.
I fell in love with Obris Morgan watches, but the lack of a visible movement is a no no for me.
>>54450118
>9015
>exhibition caseback
is that really a movement you need to see? my seiko 5s with display backs for their 7s26 look better than that particular movement pic
>>54450173
>How do you people enjoy these threads day after day?
Spoilers: We don't.
>>54450173
By shilling watches and making fun of each other
>>54450018
Wow continue taking shit out of context
The ISO thing was past 100 and then an extra %125 of that.
100 +125 =225
End it pham
>>54450118
Tisell had one but they're sold out due to lack of movements. An undecorated 9015 is pretty lame looking though, and to get a sharp one you need to shell out for a Citizen Grand Classic.
>>54450239
That's 225% you idiot, do you even know how percentages work?
>>54450173
Welcome to /g/
I'm just in love with my Omega.
>>54449797
Too late. The OP is autistic.
>>54450173
I once posted a pic of my 10 year old Fossil here. Oh boy that sure was fun.
>>54450324
What are you talking about? The grand classic has minutes marked out, and the watch in the post you replied to is an omega.
>>54449858
How many of you turbonorms actually go diving anyway?
Is it normal for me to want to shave off some of the spring bar to get it in..
>>54450292
Looks fake as fuck
>>54450914
Fucking forgot that I need 19mm. Should I shave it?
Bought this chronograph for 65 euros. The metal band has solid links. Will put it on a black zulu once it arrives. For those of you wondering, it's the astroavia k1s.
>>54451039
Side shot
>>54451039
Lume
Not really great, comparible to vostok amphibia
Hey bros
How are this type of watches called?
I would love to see models like pic related but cheaper
It's an analog watch with digital alike numbers. I don't know if I explain myself well. Srry I am spaniard btw
Pic related
>>54451190
Mechanical digital is what I would call it as opposed to electronic digital. Good luck finding an affordable one.
>>54451264
You can find vintage East German Ruhla and citizen "mechanical digitals" for rather cheap.
Family portrait
>>54451334
Bretty gud actually, but it lacks a lot of meme.
>>54451586
Thanks. Next meme on the list is probably a Strela though.
>>54450118
>exhibition caseback
>diver
>under $350
Pick two.
>>54451334
Nice spaceview there.
Who poorfag here?
Post poorfag watches and we rate
>>54452030
SponsoredbyPrada/10
>>54452030
>poor
>Globemaster
So, like this then?
I got pic related. I really like it. It's Swiss and operates off a battery. Only draw back is I can't seem to figure out how to set the second hand. Also this is my second one and it's losing time as well. I might take it back again it's under warranty or I might try to find the crazy battery size and swap it out and see if that fixes it.
>>54452074
That swatch doesn't have a hacking movement, so you can't set the second hand.
Swatch is pretty good about battery replacements if you bring it in.
Jomashop or ashford?
>>54452074
Shoulda bought a pope watch
>>54452116
Neither
Don't buy that turd
>>54452074
>>54452228
yeah, thought it was the popewatch at first glance
>>54452073
That looks pretty fucking nice right there.
>>54452116
Both are probably fine. I did like the stuff, like microsilk cloths ashford sent.
>>54452113
Are you telling me that swatch sells a $50+ QUARTZ watch that can't fucking hack?
Are you fucking kidding me, holy shit the mountain jews are out of control
>>54452243
Can you elaborate on that?
>>54452248
9gag, what are your thoughts on the basel 2016 air king? I think it's the worst dial I've ever seen and am tempted to get two or three of them to hold onto as "investments" because in a decade I'm confident they'll be mocked as the worst rolexes ever and thus appreciate in value for some stupid fucking reason.
What are your thoughts, /g/?
For 150 bucks on Ammy Zammy.
>>54452325
>mocked as the worst rolexes
It hasn't taken that crown from the yachtmaster 2, in my view.
If they ever do appreciate, I think it would take a long time, especially if you paid for a new one.
>>54452428
Not my favorite Seiko 5 by far, but it is very legible, and probably has some nice looking lume.
>>54452428
Here's another photo.
Really, I just want something that will replace my SNK802 and have hacking/handwinding. Big chunky lume and nothing too busy on the dial or bezel.
>>54452459
Go for it. Personally for 150 I'd bump my price up and get a skx or a monster.
>>54452452
The yachmaster 2's fugliness is borne out of function, at least. 2016 air king is ugly af due to the whimsy of some "designer." I'm assuming within a year rolex AD's will be paying people to take the air kings off their hands and then in a decade there will be some misplaced nostalgia.
>>54452494
Nothing wrong with an SKX, but I gotta have hand winding and most importantly, hacking. And Monsters aren't exactly simple looking.
>>54452542
>Borne out of function
While I appreciate things borne out of function, and I do, and I am willing to stretch things a little, the function of the yachtmaster 2 is stretched so far it's basically invented. The original Yachtmaster is provides no real 'yachting' function but managed to be their yachting watch for 15 years. Before the yatchmaster 2 came out.
Pretty sure the main drive of the yatchmaster 2 was to make a 44mm behemoth -- a full 4mm larger than a Daytona -- that some of their customers want to show off, and then they'd give a couple for free to some yachting teams to try and justify it in some other way than "our customers wanted something that could be seen from across the room in their Beverly Hills parties, and then brag about how it's for professionals who do things."
>>54452452
Bought!
Gotta get an interesting strap for it now.
>>54452279
Yeah I am disappoint :'(
>>54452279
Yeah, I picked up the Swatch Skin in >>54451334
because I couldn't handle a non-hacking quartz 3-hander
>>54450949
If you shave off the tips to shorten it then it'll pop out of the holes more easily. Can't you just buy the proper size?
>>54453379
>buying a swatch ever
can't you guys just see the time on your phone?
>>54454326
Not everyone finds a low battery life electronic pocket watch convenient.
>>54454379
unless you are some kind of rough worker like swimmer or something like that you would need a phone already
>>54451334
>>54451667
Good taste, comrade.
>>54454405
>rough worker like swimmer
you mean like these folks? they should probably just pull their phones out of their pockets like the rest of civilized society
>>54454471
I didn't say they are uncivilized, their work requires to have to check the time and can't have any other device to check it. But working in the city and have a fucking watch checking the time in 2016? For christ's sake.
>>54454405
Or in any job where security is a focus. There's at least one anon who posted here who couldn't have any sort of electronic device in their work.
>>54454509
I'm specifically excluding those who are required to use a watch for whatever reason
>>54453571
I can't justify $5 for a pair of springs off amazon. The pair I had came with a 20mm strap and the old ones are rusted and split.
Can you suggest anywhere else for a decent price?
>>54455102
www.amazon.com/KINGSO-Stainless-Spring-8mm-25mm-360pcs/dp/B00A34M4DY/
>>54454434
>>54451667
I've got the 42 mm version. It wears bigger than you think, as it's all dial. Not too thick either, at 14mm.
>>54455131
Thanks, senpai.
>>54454492
>Thinking those who can easily pull out their phones need the watch for time checking.
Don't be silly anon. It's for showing off social standing, just like women and their jewelries. The ability to measure time is a bonus. That's why I'm wondering why people in this thread would bother showing pictures of watches under $20000.
>>54450383
I do for a hobby but not uber serious, like 30-50m dives
>>54455544
Do you buy all of your clothes at Wal-Mart?
Just copped the 009
>>54455685
No such place in my country. But I do choose the cheapest, most comfortable clothes I can find for personal use. More expensive clothes are only for social gathering or whatever events where I'm required to be "presentable". Again, showing off purposes.
>>54455544
I get that.
>>54455845
I thought the 009 had a dark blue dial? That looks like the same gray-black color as my 007.
Also please buy a super oyster, the stock jubilee bracelet triggers me.
>>54455983
It's just that colour under the sun. It is a matte navy blue. Super jubilee is on the way.
>>54455544
Nobody can tell you own an expensive watch unless they own or have shopped for the exact model and can tell what it is from a distance despite all expensive watches looking basically the same
Hit $500 and shit stops mattering
>>54455544
Many watches over 20k are not understood to convey social standing. A Piaget Altiplano flyback chrono, or a 5164, the dual time aquanaut, will generally garner less attention than anything with the Rolex Coronet on the dial. Unless that particular person knows anything about watches. And if they did, they wouldn't have an arbitrary standard about 20k being special.
>>54456081
Witnessed
>>54456081
While your here 9fag, thoughts on slava?
I've been noticing that my automatic watch is more accurate on my wrist than on the watch box.
Is this related to the power reserve?
The more power reserve, the more accurate?
Maybe it's a silly question but I want to be sure.
>>54457237
Could be a number of factors. Temperature, position, how much the mainspring is wound, etc.
Not your favorite tripfag but I can tell you that it's complete shit.
I bought one like that on eBay some months ago and resold it after a day.
>chromed brass case, not stainless steel
>heavy, think and chunky
>stupid movement with horrendous date push button
>inaccurate movement
>fedoracore looks
>crown is sharp as hell and hurts on the wrist
>>54457301
meant for >>54456378
mine was pic related
BN0150-28E or SRP581K1 ?
>>54457301
Haha, so basically it was russian?
It just arrived. Looks good and comfy, I like it a lot
I know I still have to fix the date on it.
>>54455983
Is it me or your chapter ring is slightly clockwise rotated?
>>54457301
>fedoracore looks
Did you order a watch without looking at it first, you retard?
>>54458088
Calm down, haven't you ever bought a cheap watch on eBay just out of curiosity?
>>54452300
Any "swiss" watch less than comparable to a Rolex is Chinese senpai. If you're buying for less than that, JDM is the way to go. Even the Russians make a more honest watch than the swiss now and they eat babies.
>>54452459
>>54452428
44mm is too big for 90% of people. Unless your wrists are tree trunks, scale it back a mm or 2. It makes a big difference. Get the 6R15 movement for more accuracy + JDM horsepower too.
>>54455398
Sapphire glass worth it ya think?
>>54456038
>>54457853
you ladies need some different straps
>>54458225
>you ladies need some different straps
What would you recommend for >>54457853 ?
>>54458264
Bund strap.
>>54458264
brown leather with white contrast stitching
>>54457853
when will this commie meme die
>>54458445
Never.
please help me decide
BN0150-28E or SRP581K1
>>54458486
>SRP581
Why.
Consider the SRP307/309/313 instead, and the NY0040 too.
>>54458536
why not? I kind of like the look
>>54458394
What watch is that? I don't read commie runes.
Also where to get good bund straps? I pulled the trigger on that slava so i need a strap for it
>>54458445
I'm 3 in, so not anytime soon
>>54458132
No.? Why would I purchase something I don't like?
>>54458625
I though it was PVD coated at first, but still consider the other options at first.
>>54458628
An old Poljot alarm i sold for to some anon who was passing by here. Neat little watch with a clean movement, plus i was the first in that caseback since it left the factory.
You can only find them on eBay, either get the authentic ones that cost like 10$ or the rest or the capitalist made ones.
>>54458677
PVD not good?
>>54458687
PVD is absolutely terrible, but that watch has some different kind of black coating.
Hey goys, is chistopolcity a reliable website?
I know I heard bad stories at some point, was it some anecdotical issue which mostly lied with the buyers, or are they really crooks?
>>54458926
Crooks.
Buy from Meranom or from one of the eBay sellers instead.
>>54458677
Looks kinda like an A. Schild 1931
>>54458984
Because it's a copy of one.
>>54458989
How's the accuracy?
>>54458995
Hard to say, i sold it almost a year ago.
>>54458989
I wonder if the parts are interchangeable.
>>54459074
Some may be, other certainly not, like the hairspring and balance wheel.
What do you think of this bad boy guise
>more features than your shit tier rolex
>>54458707
why? does it chip off?
>>54459074
I don't think anybody ever attempted that, nor is there a reason to.
>>54459117
chip off and flake.
Plus any deep scratch and you will see the base metal shining.
>>54459123
>nor is there a reason to.
One reason would be the price and availability of replacement parts or donor movements.
>>54459188
Perhaps.
They did make millions of 2612 movements.
How does this make you feel?
http://grapee.jp/en/62967
>>54458264
+1 for bund strap.
>>54459320
Extremely good, but fucking ugly in my opinion with those saphires.
So does Seiko still make interesting designs? Are they all japan only?
>>54459445
>So does Seiko still make interesting designs?
>Are they all japan only?
Mostly.
does this limited edition look better than the normal one?
>>54459445
what model is this holy fuck do want
reverse image search turns up a movement for some raisin
>tfw want to buy a fake chink Denzel Washinton watch for my gf, who likes the design
>tfw they are no longer available on aliexpress
Did the Chinks get sued by Daniel Wellington?
>>54459545
>not available for sale
why.png
Holy shit i thoght i had bitch wrists but this watch seems fucking tiny. What do you guys think?
Thoughts?
http://www.tempestwatches.com/product/commodore/
The Commodore is crossover watch created from dive and military inspired elements. The Commodore features the use of Miyota 9015, high grade Titanium, high tech ceramic, sandwich dial completely designed and created from scratch with no off the shelf parts (with exception of the movement) and assembled with military precision.
USD 658
>>54459622
It's a rule that everything you like is either rare or super expensive.
>>54459542
Oh shit you're right. Glad I bought my 2 dollar fake a few months ago then
>>54459653
It's a damn good watch
>>54459542
probably
they still there, kinda, maybe
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Child-Kids-Baby-Care-Safety-Security-Cabinet-Locks-Straps-Products-For-Cabinet-Drawer-Wardrobe-Doors-Fridge/32661342194.html
>>54459519
It looks disgusting, like every other Damasko
>>54459100
What strap does it come with?
>>54459542
Why would you like the design of the Beef Wellington in the first place. Why would you then buy a cheap fake of it? Why not buy a proper watch? The cheapness of people when it comes to jewelry astounds me.
>>54459749
>http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Child-Kids-Baby-Care-Safety-Security-Cabinet-Locks-Straps-Products-For-Cabinet-Drawer-Wardrobe-Doors-Fridge/32661342194.html
Thanks a lot anon, how long does the delivery take? I live in Europe.
>>54459653
Perfect.
>>54459519
I really hope this fake vintage lume meme will stop.
>>54459542
>go on aliexpress
>buy 2k worth of watches
>fill out buyer protection claims that they were all counterfeit
>win all the cases
>account is terminated
feels burdo bordo man
>>54459775
Anon, you should work on your reading comprehension.
I personally hate Denzel Washington, cheap quartz fashion watches and copies, but one day in a mall my new gf told me that she kinda likes the design. I told her it's dogshit right away and she kind of felt offended. So I think this cheap 4€ chink copy is a way of satisfying her for the price of a beer at a restaurant.
>>54459810
what da hell is this "burdo bordo" feel?
>>54459779
expect around 3-4 weeks
>>54459662
Absolutely disgusting
Literally the exact same as every other shit microbrand, generic ripoff dial, everything made In China, $48 Japanese 2824 substitute then spend all their money on QC and sell to dumb white people at 100% markup with no costs other than warehousing and shipping due to being online only
Literally every single microbrand is like this
>>54459669
Most importantly, it's a rule that everything that looks good is a limited edition, while everything that looks like shit is widely available, even though everything that looks good is often just as expensive to produce as the shit that is widely available.
>>54460029
>mfw that's what I thought when she told me this
At least... she's hot.
I found the perfect watch
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Retro-Genuine-Leather-Vintage-Skull-Skeleton-Bracelet-Wrist-Watch-Punk-Men-Boy/32229108201.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_1_10017_10034_10021_507_10022_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_2&btsid=bd39d75f-1154-4513-8dee-581e708d3a17
>>54460088
Just bought 10 , hopefully they will accumulate value when China goes broke
>>54460042
yea but all the specs and price tag, can someone beat it? Certainly don't have 4, 5 thou for titanium case.
>>54460207
Don't buy titanium case ever. The watch looks like shit and with titanium will scratch to oblivion
And yes if you absolutely must have chink titanium there's some Victorinox or.similar dogshit that at least doesn't look as bad
>>54458937
Is that it? Seems many people had positive experiences. What really went bad?
>>54460635
I should have elaborated.
They basically send them to you and that's it, 0 fucks about warranty claims and or other issues. So those that received it working (Like 90~95%) will write that it's all fine but those who don't will get no help even if the package was lost.
Meranom is bro tier, and a lot of the eBay sellers (Shmek,Zenitar and several more) are also quite nice and cheaper than them.
Does no one here appreciate Luminox?
>>54459653
It is tiny.
>>54460088
Damn nice Hublot anon!
>>54460993
There's not much to appreciate, desu, it does fine what it should do, could do with other design, but at least it's not complete dogshit that should be avoided at all cost
>>54461308
It's a Bell & Ross senpai.
Last thread was archived, so what do you think guys?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006JH0MHE
Something similar in the 50-100 price range?
>>54462107
Cheap chink quartz, but not utterly overpriced.
Orient Symphony comes to mind, it should be sub 100$ with a bracelet.
>>54451334
Which watch is on the right (white dial) in the winder?
>>54462147
Not him but it was really easy to find just with the name on the dial.
http://www.baume-et-mercier.fr/classima-8833.html
>>54462229
>http://www.baume-et-mercier.fr/classima-8833.html
thanks
>>54462131
Can't find anything for less than 130$
>>54462282
>130$
You either suck at searching and or using only Amazon.
Ebay lad.
Dropped my seiko 5, landing on its face. The winding rotor spins freely now.
Someone help.
>>54462549
pic?
>>54462587
It's still running. The rotor spins freely and sounds like its grinding against the case back.
>>54462660
Rotor screw likely came loose.
>>54462060
>It's a Balls and Cocks senpai
>>54462712
Is it something I can fix myself? I prefer not to go to a watchmaker if I could.
>>54462660
I see no discernible damage, so it should be the rotor screw loose.
Open it, tighten it, and it should be god to go.
Also, check the accuracy, the drop might have made the clock run faster or slower a bit, although it's usually not something that happens.
>>54462784
Also, do NOT overtighten the screw. Screw it gently until it seems fixed then do a LITTLE extra push. Nothing more.
>>54462769
Yup.
It's the big screw in the middle that's holding the rotor in place. >>54462784 Explained it for me.
Though i doubt that affected the accuracy.
>>54462803
I've had my shit HMT drop once and even it didn't loose accuracy, but it might happen.
>>54462821
I've had my 3133 fall from like 1.5meters onto a ceramic tile with the tip of the crystal hitting the ground. All good and well, and still keeping at like -5 secs per day.
It managed to nick the ceramic tile though.
>>54462886
Russia stronk
>>54462107
Casio MTP
>>54462549
>Buying shit tier mechanical watches and expecting them to survive your mongoloid lifestyle
>>54462936
>7s26
>shit
Nope.
>>54462945
>7s26
>Shock resistance
Pick one
>>54462976
It has good shock resistance. After all, anon said the watch is running and in good order, except the rotor screw being loose.
And that can happen to everything. Not like those nasty swiss ETA 2824 that hit the floor and the rotor weight literally snaps from the rest of it.
>>54462976
Bro, all mechanicals since about 1970 have shock resistance.
The 7S26 family is pretty much bulletproof. A little regulation and they can be brought into COSC parameters in at least one position, too.
>>54462803
>>54462801
>>54462784
>>54462712
>>54462660
Noob question here, sorry.
How does a screw -any screw- becomes loose from one hit?
Doesn't the screw needs to turn several times befores being free, so it should need several hits?
Thanks
>>54463049
>1970
The Alpinekikes started implementing Incabloc to most of their watches back in 1934~1935.
>>54462994
>Not like those nasty swiss ETA 2824 that hit the floor and the rotor weight literally snaps from the rest of it.
Proof?
>>54463103
Yeah, but curryniggers and chinkniggers started doing it later.
European and japanese watches have shock protection since the 30's.
>>54463093
Because they're not screwd too tightly, That's why I said not to screw the thing to tightly. This ensures that the rotor is as efficient as possible in regards to power transfer. It also makes sure the screw hole is not damaged and the bearing is not under axial stress.
>>54463093
Force has multiple components that can turn the screw.
Take a physics class.
>>54463197
>curryniggers
They were doing a licensed production of the Citizen 5203 and also another cal that i can't recall. They bought the machinery from Citizen during the 70's if recall correctly and just kept churning them out.
So basically they were just making licensed clones of old Citizen calibers with Citizen's old parashock shock protection system.
Chinks are a different story though.
>>54463049
>Hey man, why are you have your wrist off to the side like that all the time?
>Oh, my watch is only COSC spec when it's crown up. It's amazing how the Japanese can make a watch as accurate as the swiss for onlt $60!
>>54463243
I know the history of HMT, after all, I'm the anon with one. Good little movement, if one's autistical enough to properly regulate it.
>>54463243
>and also another cal that i can't recall.
The Citizen (or Miyota) 8205 used in HMT automatics.
>>54463049
>COSC parameters in at least one position
Holy fuck, this has to be bait.
>>54463197
>>54463221
Thanks for the explanation
>>54463260
>>54463346
This so much.
>>54463346
Completely possible in at least face up and one of the sides, or face down and two of the sides, so regulated to 2 or 3 positions within COSC. More positions and the positional variance just fucks it up, so it's impossible.
It's a bit hard and you need to have a VERY steady hand to do that, but the movements are capable of it.
As a comparison, my HMT runs at +10 more or less each day.
>>54463383
Now, go find a thin enough screwdriver to do the work.
>>54463423
COSC certification means it was officially tested to meet the accuracy standards at every position and temperature. Fiddling around with the regulating lever until it shows +1 s/day or whatever does not suddenly turn your watch into a chronometer. And "COSC parameters in one position" is the most retarded statement I have ever heard. Literally the entire point of testing a watch is to ensure that it performs reliably and accurately over a long period of time under any conditions.
>>54463260
The banter in these threads is getting out of hand
I love it
>>54463549
It's implied it's not the full COSC definition you autist.
Just -4/+6 seconds or better consistently for 15 days with some variation in position and temperature in at least one position.
For an intelligent listener, half a word is generally enough.
>>54462784
>>54462803
Thanks!! Will attempt when I have time. There's no way it could snap right?
>>54463632
If you don't go full retard with the force applied to the screw, of course it won't snap. At most it will leave the rotor pressing against the bearing and the threads of the screw/hole fucked. So don't apply more force than what is enough.
>>54463593
You literally said within COSC. One position is not within COSC
did I do good anons?
>>54459519
drool but too bulky
>>54459445
>>54459545
althouhg its nice, its too much MVMT looking to say its OK
>>54458470
best case!
>>54463659
The fuck.
That seconds hand looks both out of place, and repainted. Same for the dial with the incorrect inscription on the bottom.
That really looks like an Indian special.
>>54463711
>That really looks like an Indian special.
it is! nice eyes you got there.
>incorrect inscription on the bottom.
u wot m8?
>>54463593
Oh. It's you again.
>>54463776
Who am I supposed to be?
>>54463792
The autismo who makes retarded statements and then defends them to death while constantly backpedaling and moving goalposts.
>>54463811
I thought that was you?
>>54463752
Badly repainted dial.
>>54463855
you mean the CITIZEN letters?
>>54463885
All of it.
The "Japan Made" is incorrect and really gives it away.
I can get this watch for 100$, goes for 180~. Can't find any info on this watch whatsoever, is it a good deal?
Oh also, EnzoGiomani Allegretto EG0013 Classic gold, for 150$.
Any of them worth it?
>>54459320
I am hopeful Seiko will make more tourbillon in the future.
Although it is well made, if i were to wear a very limited Seiko watch, I'd rather have something like an SH Special.
>>54463346
Not a troll, just me being a jackass.
When I said "COSC parameters", I meant it would be within -4/+6 seconds per day in one position at ambient temperature. Not within -4/+6 seconds per day in x positions and y temperatures.
What this guy said. >>54463549
My point is that the 7S26 is bulletproof and can be regulated to within +/-5 seconds per day relatively easily.
>>54464350
>that movement decorating
lmao
>>54464378
>anniversary edition Seiko
>fucking fish with glasses on the back
Am I missing something or are the Japenese just being themselves again?
>>54464290
pls help
>>54464423
Why don't you Google it
>>54464423
The fish is Shinji Hattori, CEO of Seiko. The whole watch is sort of beach/ocean themed and the joke is that he's the big fish at Seiko.
>>54464423
That movement decoration is cute as fuck.
Also, it's miles better having cute cartoon fish on your watch than fucking skulls and emo shit in your watch and cufflinks like the noveau rich have.
>>54464516
Also here's the article http://www.ablogtowatch.com/seiko-shinju-hattori-special-model-limited-edition-watch-japan/
>>54464516
So it's both.
>>54464536
I didn't say it wasn't cute. Rather, I remarked at its oddity.
>>54464290
First is Seiko autoquartz, nothing special. But those non standard lugs mean that if the bracelet breaks you're fucked.
Second one i'm not gonna bother googling, likely some chinkshit quartz watch.
>>54463049
I'm told by my watchmaker that the 7S26 is extremely hard to regulate properly because of the design of the balance assembly. Apparently you're way better off with a Miyota 8200.
>>54463659
Good God that is absolutely ghastly. Which street vendor did you get such a miserable watch from?
>>54464597
Thanks a lot you're a life saver, i'm dropping the idea of buying the second one immediately. Would you still buy the first one for 100$? If no reply i'm still grateful for your answer, thanks.
>>54464750
>Life saver
Wrist savior maybe?
Donnou, lot's of other options in that pricerange.
>>54464703
He's right, but it's doable. Usually not worth the watchmaker's time so they'll half-ass it.
I'm thinking of buying this watch.
Thoughts?
http://www.longislandwatch.com/Seiko_SNE329_Solar_Watch_p/sne329.htm
>>54465089
At this price, a Citizen will be better.
>>54465123
I don't like their aviator models, I want something simple for everyday use, I don't want a chronograph or visual embellishments.
>>54465161
Get the SNZG15 instead. (Or the blue version)
>>54465197
Too expensive and I don't want an automatic, I'm quite anal about punctuality.
>>54465228
>I'm quite anal about punctuality.
Fucking worse than Hitler.
Watches only serve the puprose of telling you how much late you are this time, not to prevent you from being late.
Looking for a high quality quartz chronograph. Is it better to go with luxury brand quartz, such as the breitling, or stick to cheaper ones like pic related or a Citizen ATO200-05E?
>>54465270
How about a helgray silverstone?
>>54465228
>too expensive
They cost about the same, and the 20 secs per day won't stop you from being late.
>>54465384
What's the difference between that watch and my old Fossil with a Miyota movement which loses 20 seconds a month? I'm in a line of work where punctuality is very helpful.
Does Seiko make any watches like the SNK or SNZ but with a 4r36 or 6r15 movement?
>>54465433
So enjoy your Fossil.
>>54465443
SRP711/709/713/715/271
Or the SARG series.
>>54465490
I meant, why would I go automatic when quartz is more accurate?
>>54465552
So both Seiko and Citizen have great quartz offerings.
>>54465552
For the interest in the movement, how it works and how it affects the feel and style of the watch.
>>54465490
Thanks anon.
I might resort to cramming a 4r36 into an SNZ case because nothing I've found really looks like a flieger or simple military.
>>54465625
More or less.
Though i think you might have to do some slight modification to make the newer stem to fit.
>>54465552
To pick up girls
Bitches love my massive hacking lever
How do you guys feel about Smartwatches?
That Tag Heuer looks nice, and I kinda like the idea of a smartwatch (even though it's kinda useless right now).
>>54458470
Everything except the seconds hand is absolute excretion. Why do people buy these things? Just because they are cheap as shit?
>>54459653
Size is fine, watch is not but I guess you can't do better for that money either.
>>54461127
1. Too large
2. Too ugly
3. Missed focus
>>54463659
Might top it for the ugliest Citizen I've seen.
>>54466289
Mentioning Tag Heuer or smartwatch here might get you into trouble anon. Mentioning a Tag Heuer smartwatch is a madness. Both are shit and smartwatches are long way from becoming accepted here while Tag Heuer just has terrible rep. I've used plenty of smartwatches because of my work and none of them have impressed me. Applel watch was by far the nicest and most thought out product so far but I could never see myself paying for it.
I need to get a watch for my 18 year old son as a gift, does anyone know what would be good? I know these questions are frowned upon but my budget is ~$100
>>54454326
It's not ideal in most situations. Too much time wasted. Plus it's a nice hobby.
>>54452231
>>54452248
Thanks pham
>>54466439
You can't go wrong with a SNK809.
>>54466449
Soldieranon, do other soldiers only wear G-shocks or occasionally something else?
>>54465552
Right, autists don't need no mechanical. Now go get your quartz and shut the fuck up.
>>54466289
Smartwatches are an interesting concept that could be useful for medical monitoring since they're on your skin, but there doesn't seem to be anything they can do that a smartphone (i.e., a tiny computer you carry with you all the time that can fully satisfy your computing needs) can't do better because of its larger screen and higher computing power. The ability to glance at your wrist and get useful information is great, but why not just pull your phone out?
I think the fascination with wearable tech is a boomer relic from a bygone era when computers were gigantic and the thought of having a computer so small you could wear it was almost incomprehensible.
>>54466413
Oh okay, didn't think it was that bad. I thought it was a good brand since it's well known.
As a Swiss I feel stupid for not knowing watches, but I really want to get a new one and thought that TH smartwatch was a good way to keep it elegant and modern.
I'll have to keep looking, maybe I'll just hit the stores tomorrow to find something nice.
thoughts about Certina in general and this watch in particular?
>>54458225
Oh yes, sapphire is most worth it. The Strela has become my daily beater watch, and I'd rather not scratch up the face.
>>54466511
Yeah I know it's just a gimmick, but I don't know... It just appeals to me. I'm that kind of stupid.
I think I'll pass for now, but I think someday I might get one out of curiosity.
>>54466658
Buy a Vostok while you're visiting famalam.
Goug to wear my Steinhart to a place and try on some Tudors.
>>54465552
well if you have to ask this question you should probably just go quartz. And i really mean no condescension whatsoever
if the fact that its mechanical doesnt immediately excite you, then you'll be wasting money on this hobby.
I personally like mechanical because its serviceable, and will last as long as you do if you properly service it, and I wish all things I owned were like this. I don't think any quartz watches fit this bill
many people here like to pretend they are some sort of connoisseurs of mechanical movements but they probably cant tell you the first thing about them. They just use it as another aspect of their lives to feel superior to people without actually having achieved anything
>>54466669
I'm from Geneva, it'll be Swiss made or go home.
what are the best midrange watches with an acrylic crystal, under $2000? most preferably under 40mm
>>54466790
I have a 30 year old East German automatic watch which works normally so I'm well aware of how quality automatic watches are. But for everyday stuff, I don't want to keep track of when was the last time I checked how many seconds it lost
>>54466798
Why?
Very good piece in comparison to the value and interesting conversation piece in comparison to everybody else who's likely wearing Swiss pieces.
Though if you walk around with a Seiko you'd likely trigger quite a bit of people.
>>54466882
Then buy a Casio F-91W and go about your business.
Automatic and mechanical watches are bought for their own sake now rather than as a timekeeping device since they are deprecated, technically speaking.
>>54466915
Nah, I love analog watches, can't stand digitals.
>>54466506
>Soldieranon, do other soldiers only wear G-shocks or occasionally something else?
I've seen people wear watches from pricier end stuff like GMT Masters, seamasters and submariners to lower end stuff like Seiko flight masters, skx and g shocks. You can tell those types are the enthusiasts though. The most commonly worn are g shocks or casio watches from Walmart not because they're required, but because they're the cheapest thing available.
The rangeman seems to be quite popular among younger guys.
Then there are those guys who pay out of the ass for a fossil.
>>54467124
Fair enough.
Was curios since i got drafted post college here, and from what i've seen soldiers here usually walk around with whatever watch they had.
>>54466697
They didn't have Tudors in store,could only try on rolex's, damn it. Did get a catalogue and magazine. Lady was nice and knowledgeable.
>>54456038
What model is that?
>>54467555
Mako
How many people can I trigger at once?
>>54467793
>maxi case
>maxi fat
Naa, you're good, perfect watch for you.
>>54467793
>>54467793
>not wearing it on your right wrist
so close
>>54451334
I don't know anything about watches. Is this collection actually worth shit?
>>54468017
Red are worth it, be they 50 or 500 dollar worth.
Purple are dogshits and I don't know what the other one is.
>>54468100
That question mark is a pre-springdrive smooth sweeping quartz seiko.
>>54468100
Do it famalam. >>54450054
I fully expect a big turd drawing all over it, but who knows.
>>54468017
The only one I'd actually buy is the Aevig Huldra. The blue diver.
>>54467280
>since i got drafted post college here
Drafted? Which country familia? Do you know what you'll be doing yet?
>>54468259
Your Poljot gives me a hardon and I have a soft spot for the 710 scuba dude.
>>54468313
Kikeland.
Airforce, very likely some kind of mechanic.
>>54468321
I expected a big turd, but this isn't too bad.
Midas is sold, Ray and Liwanco are next on the to sell list. Considering which case to stick the black scuba dude into next.
Why the hate on the Dugena though?
>>54468417
I think there's better looking watches at that pricepoint and place in time. Also, the strap really does not go well with the watch.
You've been trying cases with that Vostok? In my opinion, the black dial goes well with the small 420 case.
>>54468462
So putting it back into the original case?
Need to buy a new bezel though.
>>54468480
Yes. That Seko insert looks bad with it though. Well, any Seiko insert looks bad on it because the Murphy beel is so big compared with the case.
>>54452325
Fucking disgusting. Would never touch one.
>>54452030
Are we mocking poorfags now?
>>54452711
This. Doesn't do shit for yachties and looks gawdy af.
>>54455544
True.
>>54456061
This is also true to a certain extent but I buy watches for myself not other so idgaf whether they know how much it's worth I not.
>>54458225
Sapphire glass is always worth it.
>>54459320
Just gorgeous.
>>54465270
Which breitlings are quartz?
>>54466508
>>54466790
This
>>54468502
Was thinking about getting one of the original black bezels, or something similar.
>>54468259
>I fully expect a big turd drawing all over it, but who knows.
I can arrange for that ;^)
Drawanon is back and has blessed you anon.
>>54468574
Add lugs, strap and big black HMT to that turd.
>>54449755
So I currently have a solar powered gshock (got as gift so don't know the model) its digital btw, anyway I'm looking for an upgrade but I want something that would offer more durability than a gshock, I want something that has a chance at outliving me bonus points if it's self powering is there any watches I should consider?
Does anyone her actually own a legitimately good watch? I've seen one rolex and one omega.
Post OC of your best watch. I'll start. No slavshit and no knock offs.
>>54469090
also budget is £100ish
>>54469183
kek
>>54469183
pic not related?
>>54469183
>I'll start
No you didn't, looks like I'll have to start for you.
>>54469183
Nice Alpinist.
>>54469805
Nice watch.
>implying this isn't OC of my best watch
>>54469183
I got an old rolex but when i post it there is always someone who is "hurr durr nice fake"so i don't really bother anymore
>>54470004
I'd like to see it. How'd you come across it? How much did you pay?
>>54469863
What?
>>54462147
Baume & Mercier Classima 8688
>>54462229
>>54462246
Close but not quite
>>54470004
Vintage sub without crown?
>>54468100
No love for the Riccardo? Shame.
>>54470403
oh derp me that's the same watch on a bracelet. My bad.
>>54470412
Is that the one with the 16610 movement?
>>54469183
I know I'm just going to get shit on for this but whatever. This is best watch I own.
>>54470567
Good for you. It's a top watch and you should be proud. Not my favourite personal style but no way I'm going to tip shit on it.
>>54470567
Rep or gen?
If Rep then justifiable
If gen then nigga why you pay 7K for an ETA6497 wtf are you doing?
>>54470649
It's the real deal. As for why I bought it because I wanted it and could easily afford it.
>>54469090
>I'm looking for an upgrade but I want something that would offer more durability than a gshock
Not going to happen.
>>54470697
Yeah you deserve to get shit on then. You spent easily 7000 bucks on a watch with a $150 movement of no interest and reputation built off of marketing and muh Sylvester Stallone
So yes your taste is objectively shit, shame on you
>>54469183
>>54469183
I have an 1993 rolex sub 16610. Best watch i ever have, bit everyone here seems to like russian crap
>>54470567
The one thing you did right is that it's not tremendously oversized. I guess at least one Panerai owner is capable of buying something that actually fits.
>>54470729
>people like neat mechanical watches they can afford
Nothing wrong with that and I own a Sinn and Damasko and would never buy anything pricier even if I had the shekels. I believe ETA serviceability is actually worth it and the other autistic technology adds value. But for an honest no BS watch that is the best value for a mechanical on the market, you really can't beat the humble Komandirskie. Even the Seiko 5 is made in Malaysia. Chistopol on the other hand has Slavs using all original Swiss/Soviet machinery just like they did in the late 50s
>>54470697
Too bad you can't buy taste
>>54470757
I owned a 70's seiko besote the sub, best machine you can buy under 200 bucks, but I've always wanted to grown old with a reliable watch like my father did with his rolex airking (now in my brother's wrist), maybe is not that much on showing how much money you have, maybe, for me, is to carry on a family tradition
>>54469183
Don't mind if I do.
>>54471052
>>54471052
>>54471052
>>54471052
>>54471067
Only god-tier watch itt.
>>54470365
I bought it for 500 because the case and bracelet were scratched up, bad. Paid to have it restored, they used thinner hands from a different type of rolex because i didn't like the fat hands and a new case/bracelet/sapphire glass. The rolex parts plus jeweler cost just shy of $2000 the case came from a vintage watch restorer and they serviced the movement at the same time and i got a certificate for my insurance company. They insure it for $7000
but asbergers people don't like that i used different hands to original.
Hardest part was getting a case to fit the older style movement
>>54470697
>could easily afford it
Prove it
>>54470729
Sounds nice. Post pics.
>>54470854
>I've always wanted to grown old with a reliable watch
So much this.
>>54470968
>>54471067
Noice. Would buy if I wasnt so sensible/had more money.
>>54471262
So the only original parts are the dial and the movement? And all the replacement parts are genuine? Doesn't Rolex make it very difficult to get parts? How did you find an authorized service center and convince them to do all that frankensteining for you, then?
>>54471262
I like it. Think of it as custom. I'd be VERY happy with that result if I was you. What are the details on the pen and knife?
>>54471262
Man, looks like a regular 16610, a late one with solid end links. But you descrived it like a franken replica
>>54471352
None of your business.
>>54465264
Basement dweller detected
>>54471421
Okay Mr Psychopath. Don't post things in photos if you don't want to be asked about them.
>>54471536
Fuck you. I only meant for you to see the watch, nothing more.
>>54471262
Wait...only 2000 for the case, bracelet and the watch service?? And 200 for the movement, dial and hands?. Somethings is not quite right. And the tritium pearl? Looks kinda fake. Everything
>>54471645
Sorry i meant 500 not 200, but stil sounds like an elaborated lie
>>54471632
Then tear yourself away from slurping cocks for a minute to take another photo.
>>54471728
Ok.
>>54471676
2nd hand parts, plus the original was scratched to shit. Like dragged along a road or something.
The jeweler didn't jew me because we got along and he didn't have to do alot of work
>>54471536
That's not me, the knife is a Helle dokka
See this is why i don't fucking post pictures, anon pretends to be me and acts like a cock
>>54471795
HAHAHA DISREGARD THAT, I SUCK COCKS
>>54471795
Nice. And the pen?
>>54471756
Nah, a submariner movement worth more, much more than that, and all that crap about second hands parts...and the scratched case...let me guess, you are one of those tricky bastards that overhaul chinese replicas!
>>54471824
I already told you what the knife is, why are you so persistent?
>>54471842
You're actually kind of funny.
>>54471824
Again disregard faggot above, pen is a 'Visconti homo sapiens bronze age maxi'
I'm mocking to the new thread if you want to keep chatting
>>54471840
Oh OK
>>54471840
Fuck you, my watch is real.
