/wt/ watch thread

Thinking about buying an everest prs-25...

>>58908821
Fuck, I'm retarded.

>Required Viewing For Newbies:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ

>>58908877
>GREAT BRITAIN
I dunno, doesn't 14.5mm seem thick for a time-only 9015?

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>>58908929
Finally a watch for adults without any bullshit meme stickers or writings on the cypher sheet.

Why would anyone ever care where the fucking watch was made when he wants to know the time?
Why would anyone ever would know the brand of the watch if he wishes to know the time?
>"Wait a minute, just refueled my AMG Mercedes, let me check what time it is. Oh! It says it's 50m water proof on the front! Nearly forgot about that again! Thank god my watch just told me."

Fucking retarded.
And the wealthy nigger cattle still buys all that memery with "rolex" or "breitling" enblem on it.
Why not also write "TURBO" or "HYPER HYPER" on it while you're at it.

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>>58908929
>>58909006
>Wearing a blatant Rolex "hommage"
Not even once

>>58909006

I totally agree, i would actually like Rolex more if they had no logo on the face

I've thought about buying a rolex subby and putting in a blank dial

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Just a watch. I don't like numerals or numbers

>>58909034

why not

it shows you are not trying to wear a fake rolex (as in "LOOK AT MY ROLEX IT COST FIVE GRAND") and just like the way it looks

>>58908926
i think the domed acrylic crystal makes it thiccer than it actually is.

But yea, I kinda want an explorer homage watch. Thinking of just buying a seiko 5 or something. But the 7s26 is a deal breaker for me. I need hacking and hand-winding function.

>>58909120

i like it

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>>58908877
too big, not good looking

>>58909423
>too big

for you

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>>58909423
Nope, this however is.

>>58909085
Why when you can but this Chinese knockoff here >>58908929 for only $60?

>>58909468
>>58909496
for an "explorer" it is, also the dial and hands are just ugly

>>58909500

because then i would still get rolex quality

>>58909331
You have to be 18 or older to post on 4chan.

Looking for a cheap automatic mechanical watch? Heard Vostok is really good but I dont know which model.

>>58909812

Vostok is not that great, it's a /g/ meme watch

get a seiko 5

>>58909819
which one there are so many.

>>58909877

whichever you like the looks of best

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B002SSUQFG

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>>58909085

>being this much of a contrarian faggot hipster that you would want a rolex that doesn't say rolex

>>58910275
>>being this much of a contrarian faggot hipster that you would want a rolex that doesn't say rolex

mad?

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>seiko master race dropping in

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>>58910451
My nigga.

Is there any good digital wristwatch that is metal all the way through? It can't be much larger than a F91W either.

>>58910696
if it's metal all the way through how do you read the display?

>>58910707
I meant the casing should be all metal, unlike Casio's models which are apparently metal plated now.

Gear S3 and I have them all

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>>58910718
PW3001 it's a boutique the same size as a square G-Shock.

>>58910884
>PW3001
I've been recommended this before, but it looks a bit large.

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>>58910884
>a boutique
*about

Here's a size comparison with an F -91W.

>>58910891
See
>>58910913

>>58910913
I meant that it seems a bit thick, should have written that more clearly.

>>58910928
It's about average for a steel case watch I'd say. It fits under a shirt cuff no problem. I'd say because it's very 'flat' it wears thinner than it is.

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>>58910537

How much of a bitch is bezel insert replacement? I have an skx031j that the person who refurbed it never secured the bezel insert on. I may grab pic related and throw it in there in the next few weeks when I get paid.

>>58910939
I see, I guess I'll consider it then. How does it compare to the Casio F-91W in more technical aspects? Like, does the battery last long, does it keep time well, and is it simple to set the time?

Also, how wide is the strap?

>>58910953
Oh, by the way, does it use a standard battery like a CR3032?

>>58910945
It's easy as fuck. If you can change a strap you can swap a bezel insert.

Are there modern digital watches with only text in Cyrillic? I think it looks really cool, but Soviet watches must be really unreliable at this point since they have a quite a few years on their back.

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>>58910953
The battery is probably 3-5 years, I dunno what type as I haven't changed it yet.

It keeps time as well as any digital watch. And is as easy to set as any other digital watch.

It has a 20mm lug width, it comes with a rubber strap but I swapped for a Strapcode super engineer that cost more than the watch.

>>58910984
>I dunno what type as I haven't changed it yet.
I just noticed on the Amazon page that "Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required". This is a deal breaker for me, I really want to use standard batteries, just in case.

>>58910953
Also as for features it's about the same as G-Shocks.
>Chronograph
>World time
>Timer
>Alarm

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>>58910696
>>58910884
>>58910913
>>58910953
>>58910984
>>58910993
>>58910992
Only acceptable option

>>58910992
I think it uses a CR025 but don't quote me on that.

>>58911021
A $40 Pulsar us slightly more affordable though.

>>58910963

ty senpai

>>58911036
And I like having the date and weekday displayed.

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>>58911036
>affordable
So, are you poor or do you just like dogshit?

>>58911025
*CR2025

>>58911059
I'm not poor, although I'm not rich either. I do okay.

>>58911040
No problem famalamadingdong.

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>>58911101

Having a great time, eh?

>>58911124
Kek

>>58909006
Why are you discussing the aesthetics of the watch? This thread is for the appreciation and discussion of the technical aspects of quality timepieces.

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>>58911348
>This thread is for the appreciation and discussion of the technical aspects of quality timepieces.
If it would, people would post pictures of Einstein'n'shit ITT. They don't. Nobody talks about gravity and it's effects on time.
Niggers ITT don't even know how to back up a Mac.

These threads aren't about discussing watches or timepieces. They are for bragging about the latest purchases, laughing at skeleton wrists and for shilling chinese fake watches for our friends from >>>/g/csg

But to get back to your question:
>Why are you discussing the aesthetics of the watch?
Hmm. I see a theme developing here.
I suppose what you really wanted to ask is:
>Why am I still a virgin?
Because you look like shit. Aesthetics seem to be of no importance for you.

I hope I could help you acquire the knowledge you seek for.

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Recommend me some good strap options lads?

>>58911407
i like my rubber >>58898425 for a very casual look
a black sailcloth maybe
or say fuck it and get a leather, probably a black or very dark brown,

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>>58911383
>samefag is succesfully a b8d
I'm sorry but >>58908929 has neither original style or good qualities considering its likely Guangzhou factory origins. Keep it to /csg/

Also, please don't bring your virginity into this, it's really not necessary.

>>58911589
Reread the thread and overthink your thought processes.

>You look like Vlad the implyer

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>>58911558
Cool man I saw it last thread.
I'm pretty new to natos so considering buying a few different ones to switch it up now and then

Is pic related a too tacky?

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>>58911759
yes.

single colour natos are the best but multiple colours are fine if they go with the watch, like >>58910451

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>don't even speak Russian
>am helping Russians design a watch honoring Castro

My hobbies are fucking weird, man.

>>58911916
I hope you at least get a check, or a chuckle out of stupid commies, out of it.

>>58911124
i appreciate this senpai

>>58911916
>Patria o muerte
10/10
I'd buy this watch

>>58911759
yes.
i have a blue/white/blue one for mine which doesn't look too bad though.

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Anyone ID this Seiko? I can't find it anywhere

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Anyone here use pocket watches?

>>58912294
SNZ389J

looks nice

>>58912323
Nexus 5

>>58910451
>Diver
>On a NATO
>With a dress shirt

You should be gassed.

>>58910984
this actually looks pretty nice

i like the black backround it really helps with legibility from a distance

how does it compare to a casio in toughness??

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>>58910696

Vintage Seiko and Casio LCD digitals can be found with stainless steel cases, if you do your research.

There's also a rare and now out of production Seiko with a brushed stainless steel case, solid link solid end link brushed stainless bracelet, EL backlight, and radio sync, but good luck finding one.

>>58912323
no not really, do you?

>>58912442
I have a collection of traditional round ones, but I don't use them. It's easier just using a nexus 5 these days.

>>58912323
Pocket fedora

>>58912467
what kind of movements do they have?
anything special?

>>58912689
They're all mechanical, mostly with just one face but a couple with moon phases. Also nice patterns on the back.

>>58911916
I'd swap the two years round, left to right makes more sense

>>58912409
It won't be as tough as a G-Shock but the steel case will help.

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>>58912988
show collection and movements senpai

I think I want a diver next. Preferably I would want a hand wind but hand winds in general don't seem really easily accessible.

I have mini wrists so I was thinking skx013. What's the best place to buy from?

>>58913372
creationwatches

Hands down. Bought 5-6 watches, all received within 5 days, DHL. Almost always the cheapest there as well.

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/search/results.html?search_in_description=1&keyword=skx013

Not a J version though, but whatever, the K and J is basically the same.

>>58913687
I second this, Creation have never let me down.

>>58913151

Why are you posting minions?

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>>58913957
i am not posting minions but there would be nothing wrong with me posting minions if i did

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What are your opinions/experiences with Vincero?

>>58914136
have you ever asked yourself why the date window is so far from the outside of dial?
(hint its not aestethics)

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>>58914136

>>58914151
Nope, tell me why.

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>>58914267
Because it has the smallest, cheapest movement available. That's why the sub dials are so closely bunched in the centre too.

>>58913687
What is the difference between k and j?

>>58914642
K is not Japanese J is """"" made"""""" in Japan

>>58914731
What is the fucking difference?

>>58910818
Not bad, it toes the line of being a diver and not a rolex or omega ripoff nicely.

>>58912323
Yes, I have legions of girls that I need to repel.

Is longislandwatch reputable? I want to buy a black monster from it.

>>58914853
They're good.

Opinions on this?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/maen-classic-moonphase-quartz-watch

Why do timex watches never die?

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Recommend me a €100 watch that can cover all bases. At work I'm surrounded by kids who wear shiny new Rolexes at 22 years old and I regularly meet with millionaires and billionaires who have Patek collections. I currently wear a Casio watch I bought from ebay for €30. I consider buying watches a waste of money I could be spending on expanding my art collection.

>>58915455
Expand your budget and get this

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-titanium-210/seiko-titanium-sapphire-sgg729-sgg729p1-sgg729p-mens-watch-2603.html

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>>58915473

How is that different to this which costs €30?

>>58915520
Titanium case.
Sapphire Crystal.
Probably better water resist.
I would bet money on it lasting longer.

>>58914642
Dial markings

What are some good American brands under $1k without chinese parts?

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>>58915455
>presumes to be a creative and above status symbols
>picks boring watches

get something cheap and crazy like a mickey watch or something

>>58915749
>What are some good American brands under $1k without chinese parts?

None.

>>58915749
>without chinese parts
lol even swiss at 5 times that amount uses chinese parts

there's nothing wrong with china parts as long as the company has good QC.

you americans eating up your own propaganda too much.

>>58915787
figures.
fuck you shinola.

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What is this green tinge around the caseback? Only showing on one side

>>58915749
Weiss sells a field watch under 1k that's pretty much only swiss and american afaik.

>>58915901
they look nice, thanks.

>>58915377
looks bland

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Sup

>>58915861

the gasket?

>>58915861
Green screen senpai

>>58916243
So is that bad or what

>>58915749
>vintage Bulova
>vintage Elgin
>vintage Hamilton
>vintage Timex

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>>58915784
I'd get one of these if it was a cartoon Hitler.

>>58914741
not much.

>>58915377
the logo looks stupid, the hands and indices are too plain (what i'd expect on a $10 watch) and the moonphase doesn't look great and is out of proportion.
those are not dealbreakers apart from the logo. it doesn't look terrible and having a moonphase is neat.

the steel case white dial is easily the best looking one. lated case white dial comes second.

>>58909006

>nigger cattle

Hi Terry!

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>drop SKX007 on hard ground
>keeps running accurately until end of reserve
>shake it gently dial up
>moving part inside
>turn it a bit nicely
>watch starts running again with perfect accuracy

How many useless parts does a 7s26 actually have? Any idea what would have broke?

I've read a 7s26 rotor is made of two soldered parts, one attached to the ball bearing, and one being the actual "weight", and some people have seen the two split up. Could it be this is the issue and the rest of the rotor is hefty enough to wind it- thus fixing it would be as easy as opening it and removing the loose weight?

>>58916759
probably the appendix

>>58915520
that is a very nice looking casio desu senpai

>>58916759
Ar you wearing that on your right?

should i try to get a sistem51 for 50 bucks to take a look at accuracy results for /wt/, or try bidding on a quarter repeater movement to take apart?

>>58917530
quarter repeater

Anyone here use Watchuseek?

Seems pretty complex for a newb

>>58917614
Use as in read?

>>58917594
Nineball have you given up on that watch size reference? Have been curious to see the results.

Anyone use Shane Ede before in Toronto area?

http://torontowatchrepair.ca/

>>58917671
been out of town on business. Don't want to try and do it from my phone

>>58917705
Fair, thanks

>>58917631
Yeah or post

>>58917684
yeah the resident canadians suck his dick all the time

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I know practically nothing about watches. Is a used Seiko SKX007 a good idea?

>>58917614
The fuck? Have you never seen a forum before?

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>>58917684

Shane is one of the best watchmakers in Southern Ontario, probably one of the best in Canada as a whole.

However, he does not want to be super busy and so does not advertise or deal with possible customers except by phone.

He would probably prefer you not to give out his contact details too much.

Access to him is why I got back into vintage watches.

>>58917946
If i called him and asked him to replace a battery in my fossil would he be upset?

>>58917911

yes

if you want a good bracelet for it you might want to buy the rubber strap version (cheaper) then buy an after market bracelet, the one it comes with sucks

>>58917614

it does have a weird layout

>>58917911
Either save up for a new one or just get a Vostok Amphibia or an Orient Ray for the money. Below $1000 it's pointless to buy used watches, unless they're vintage.

Ok /wt/ I need a quartz and I have been looking at 3 options here. I don't know a lot about watches so I can't tell if the prices here are fair.

This is appealing because it is solar powered. I guess I wouldn't have to change the battery very often then. How relevant is titanium?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-titanium-210/seiko-solar-titanium-100m-sne377-sne377p1-sne377p-mens-watch-6370.html


This caught my attention by being both titanium and sapphire which from what I can gather scratches less easily. But I would have to change the batteries more often than solar then? Could I do it myself?

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-titanium-210/seiko-titanium-sapphire-sgg729-sgg729p1-sgg729p-mens-watch-2603.html

Last is this. The kinetic technology is cool from an interesting point of view but I truly don't know anything about it.

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-kinetic-68/seiko-kinetic-sapphire-ska741-ska741p1-ska741p-mens-watch-9880.html

Thank you to anyone who helps me out here. If these are all trash just tell me.

>>58917911
Might as well buy a new one.

>>58918156
>How relevant is titanium?
weight. it's quite a bit lighter.

>Could I do it myself?
you'd need something to open the caseback, but yes. and yes you would need to change much less often with solar, if at all.

by the way these three watches have very different sizes, so they will look quite different on the wrist.
37 is small, 40 is normal, 42 is big-ish.

>>58917936
No I haven't desu

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>>58917876
And right on cue..
>>58917946

>>58917911
What other anons said, get a new one. Or get a ray since the stock bracelet is nice enough

>>58918070
Kek

>>58917946
How much does it cost? I only see 'reasonable rates', which could be anywhere from $50 to $500/hour. I've got a longines that needs to be adjusted, but it's not going to be worth it if the service fee costs more than the watch.

>>58918169
>>58918153

Why is that? I can get used for $70-100 and new us around $200

>>58918351
>Why is that? I can get used for $70-100

no you can't

link please

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>wrist fedoras

>>58918346

Really don't like the look of the Orient. Much prefer the Seiko.

>>58918403

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201807832190?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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Hey /g/, how small is a 30mm watch? It's the one thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on this one

>>58918533
It's about 30mm.

>>58918533
~3cm

>>58918347

He normally charges $150 for a full servicing for three handers. If it needs any parts that would be extra.

He would give you a quote before taking the work anyway.

>>58918580
so about the size of his dick

>>58918453

that thing is not a real seiko anymore and wont have good lume, its a frankenwatch not a nice used 007

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Where can you buy the Amphibian SE like in pic other than meranom? They are out of stock and there doesn't seem to be any other place that i can find.

>>58918642
walmart

>>58918653
Too bad I don't live in Burgerland.

>>58918679
you're local discount shop then.

>>58918709
your***

>>58918437
Fair call. But do buy the SKX new.

Trying on a brand new watch is like putting on a new pair of shoes

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>>58918642
Try ebay sellers? There's a few different good ones. I've bought from two different ones with no problems
Check their feedback first of course

I just want a nice Italian watch but I fucking hate panerai shit

>>58918965
Panerai isn't Italian anyway. At least, it's as Italian as Bulova is American.

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Any here had buyer's remorse after a purchase?
About to pull the trigger on pic related but there are so many fuckin seiko 5s I'm afraid I'll find a better one in that time
It is my first auto after all

>>58919128
Well when you find the perfect seiko 5 then you'll be able to have two, and alternate in between them.

How accurate would a Caliber 7N43 be ?

tfw too poor for a seiko rally

>>58918642
Meranom literally designs the SE models himself, so he's the only one to carry them. Your only hope is Ebay or the Russian equivalents, and your odds are not good.

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>>58919128
>buyers remorse
>75usd

Tell that to the Bulovafag here who couldn't handle handwinding his Speedmaster

>>58919674
Kek
What a turd.

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Think i can pull this off? Or way too big?

>>58920383
it's okay

Looking for reviews of Seagull 1963s from owners. Anyone?

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>>58919128

Seiko 5's are great though. I love mine!

>>58920693
You paid too much for this

>>58920753

Basically exchanged a Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope for it. Total spent spent to acquire it was about an additional $300 after using the junghan money.

Is $300 too much?

>>58920992
A seiko 5 is like 100 so yes you overpaid. Its not worth the GS title

>>58908821
Whats the most durable long term watch?

>>58921049
g-Shock

Does the SNZF15K1 really lose time?

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>>58916759

>that Bezel

leddit the watch

>>58921098
All watches lose time

>>58918153

>get a meme commie watch or literal shit

never give advice again

>>58921204

Yeah, I was the guy he answered. Looked at both of those and they look really ugly. I'd take a used Seiko SKX over either of them in a heartbeat.

>>58921232

good on you, cant go wrong with an skx to start

>>58921232
>>58921270

additionally buying used watches is always a decent idea if you can pickout a seller who has high ratings (over 1000 on ebay) and or have verifiable pictures

you save money and always have ebay protection if you get fucked

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What do you guys think of watches with uncommon dial colours? Don't really see many colours outside of white, black or blue in the threads.

What is the best place to buy an Accutron?

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>>58920532
Kind of a hit or miss. I bought this one from long island watch and I've had to exchange it twice.
>Once for a misaligned chronograph second hand,
>Another for losing about 20mins a day when worn but not when resting dial up.

But third time was the charm.

Pros
> +/- 4 seconds a day after half year ownership
> absolute workhorse movement
> satisfying flywheel Chrono action and handwinding
> ~48 hour power reserve
> under 500 in Canada
>really love the exhibition caseback exposing the super decorated ST-19 movement
> chronograph minute hand ticks with each successive 60 seconds

Cons
> shitty Chinese quality control either get a good 1963 or a shit 1963
> super loud ticking (I think this is a pro for me)
> some models have acrylic crystal but mine is sapphire face and caseback crystal
> chronograph only times to 30 mins
> non hacking

Pretty good for the price in my opinion

>>58921546
Funny you mention the loud ticking, I am also a big fan of loud ticking.

Alright I am just worried about the quality control I guess. How are your push buttons? Solid? some people say theirs seem soft and unresponsive

>>58921524
Unless it's actually worthy and interesting like a Celadon in imperial red then it just looks wrong. Brown and silver works on occasion. Green and khaki for military, etc.

>>58921573
Not him, my regular 1963 had snappy buttons and no issues. Was definitely louder.

>>58921546
>pilot chronograph
>non hacking

sasuga shina

>>58921573
>>58921653
1963 poster here
Yeah the buttons are snappy and clicky. Seconds reset in a snap with audible clicks

How much time do accutrons lose?

>>58910818
Woah. Love it, more info on this please, what is it?

>>58922056
they were originally rated for a minute per month for the first year. Realistically a fifty year old accutron you can expect accuracy on par with a very good mechanical watch.

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>some ignorant sap poorly lists this Radio Room in NOS condition for only $40 BIN
I could flip it for at least $100 profit, but I'm going to keep it and sell my old one in less perfect shape that I also got for a steal. This makes my like 4th. Woo.

>>58922559
Sorry I meant the new ones

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Any idea why the digital display won't reset?

Contacting AC with the case doesn't work.

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am i /g/ approved

>>58923369
no

>>58923369
Head back to raddit.

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>>58923369
Poverty tier. Fucking end it.

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>>58923369

i had to let the diver's extension out to fit all the cash

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>>58909496
How fucking small are your wrists? Cause pic related is pretty much the same size

>>58917530

wait, has nobody here bought a sistem51?

i have two. one is consistently +9, the other -2 sec/day

>>58923810

>diving with a pilots watch

>>58924065

i didn't even know it had a divers extension for about 3 months. it's still not clear to me what the product story is there. like is this for if i crash my plane into the harbor and i suddenly need to dive after it?

>>58908821
My local watch guy does services for $45

How does he even make money? He is actually doing the work as well, not rippping me off

Would he just be doing it as a hobby while his wife sells jewellery? It doesn't make sense. $45 dollars/hour is a pretty reasonable hourly rate to be paid in Australia, just a comparative for cost of living

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>>58924401
the fuck?

i gotta feeling he just slaps oil on the exposed pivots and times it to a decent accuracy. "Service."

A full overhaul from us costs about 200$ for a basic movement. And yes, we kinda half ass some things.

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I'm going to the army this summer, and I don't want to break my nice watch there. I'm thinking about getting a Casio f-91w and a cheap black/gray 18mm nato off amazon. What do you think of this?

>>58925072
I like it

>>58925072
Get a casio LW201 instead. More accurate, higher battery life, higher water resistance, and barely more expensive.

>>58918533
Very small.

>>58922408
The name is on the dial anon...

>>58922587
Are people really paying over $100 for an old beat up vostok?

>>58922621
Well they're quartz. Probably a bit more accurate than cheapo quartz movements, so accurate enough for anyone that doesn't need a radio controlled watch.

>>58924005
Good goy

>>58916265
Bad.

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>>58923875
Barely 6"

>>58924822
I asked him what he did. Takes it apart cleans the
parts and puts them back in lubraicted. Oddly cheap, honestly might just do it cheaply or be out of touch with prices, his wife is in there selling jewellery and he is doing jewellery repairs as well

He knows that he is talking about when I quizzed him on some finer things about watches

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>>58918533
PIC related is a 34mm watch compared with a 42mm SKX. 30mm will be tiny and is pretty much a women's watch.

>>58925870
you're just fat.

>>58922822
You need to short the module with tweezers

>>58922822
>>58925923
Also notice I said module, not case

>>58925696
It's not beat up though. And yes, this model is significantly hyped for whatever reason, though not nearly as much since they introduced the design on new models.

What's the best looking quartz diver under 200$?

>>58925870
Tag ref?

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>>58925844
What the fuck man, thats like a 38mm watch
You make it look like a Hublot or something
Why didn't your parents give you some HGH?
Pic related is about the same size as yours, and this is after about an hour in the cold too

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>>58926063
I suppose they should've.

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My Ruhla moonphase watch has just arrived and I've put it on a nicer brown leather strap. The watch itself is really slim and there's no ticking sound, really comfy. Rate pls.

>inb4 quartz dogshit

>>58926418
If the hands numerals and moon phase were more refined and toned done it'd be a beauty
Is I actually made in Germany tho?

How's the finishing on it

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>>58926476
The finishing is more than what I would expect from a 60€ watch, the case solid stainless steel with a matt finish. I agree that it would look better with a more decorated moon like on the Ball or Christopher Ward moonphase watches, but the wheel it uses is the standard one from a Swiss Ronda 708 movement.
Ruhla is an East German company with an interesting history, I'm pretty sure they assemble the watches in Germany since it's a small production but the case and most other parts must be from China obviously, otherwise it wouldn't be this affordable.
They renamed the company after the German reunification to Gardé Ruhla because of copyright issues (they weren't allowed to use the city's name as their brand name) and since then they've specialised themselves in building radio controlled quartz watch movements to compete against the Asian leading market. This one doesn't use an in-house radiocontrolled movement of course.
I've always been a mechanical watch guy but this watch will definitely cover my need for a moonphase watch.

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Really thinking about getting one of these

>>58926598

if you have to really think about it, perhaps you shouldn't be spending $60 on accessories. there are clocks everywhere.

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>>58926192
This is a joke right?
How tall are you?

>>58926584
What strap is that?

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>>58926661
Well i've only been thinking about it today.
Its either that or this

>>58926682
https://www.ebay.de/itm/301957266447

Bought the darker one but the listing doesn't exist anymore since I bought the last piece. It's a nice leather strap for cheap, don't know if it's still affordable of you order from abroad though. I live in Germany.

Parents are buying me a watch as a present but it appears I can afford something like Oris at best. They refuse to buy second hand etc. Am I better off telling them I'd rather save up for a lifetime watch or do I just accept it? I have nothing against wearing an Oris but I feel like as soon as I can afford it I would buy a more expensive watch and their money would go to waste.

>>58913095
This

Also, I would buy the shit out of this watch. Any different color schemes?

>>58926772
Follow your heart anon. Get a watch you actually really want

>>58926784
Seems kind of ungrateful to say "i dont like your 1500eur present id rather refuse so i can get something even better", I don't want to come out like a spoiled brat, and those watches don't look all that bad either. I'm really 50/50 on this.

>>58926808
I cant decide for you, but if you're actually getting into watches you'll probably fall in love with something different eventually anyway. Very few people who are into watches only wear 1 their whole life, your taste will probably change as you get more and more into it.

>>58926772
A lot of people wear more than one watch.

>>58926669
5'2"

>>58926808
You could just say you'd rather put the money towards whatever watch you desire most. If you plan on eventually having both the oris & whatever your grail is, just flip a coin.

>>58926669
>I cant believe theres someone different than me
>This must be a joke
>Point and laugh guys

>>58926669
Did you take creepshots of the girl in the boots? I bet you did. Post them.

>>58927069
Alright, calm down manlet.

How do you guys feel about timex field shock? specifically
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timex-Expedition-Field-Leather-TW4B01200/dp/B00U2G5JU8/

Model num. TW4B01200

I'm wondering if the dial turns

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>>58927518
forgot pic

>>58926697
I was considering this but the numerals seem dogshit imo
>>58926661
Ignore this pleb

>>58926697
Really like the design, I say go for it.

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>>58920532
Got mine in december.

It's a beauty, I'm never tired of looking at it. It's pretty accurate too, tho maybe I've been lucky.

The only real con for me is the loud ticking.

Great for its price, would recommend 9/10

>tfw you always want new watches
>have like 8 or so
>maybe wear 2~3

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>>58925906
How would that change the size difference between the two watches?
>>58926021
It's a WA1212 but with the bezel from a WA1213 (I think), it's got a fully lumed dial.

>>58927896
more watches need a lumed dial

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Why have digital watches seemingly gone the way of the dodo?

>>58927910
Looks tacky imo fampai

>>58927967
it's about 1000x more useful

>>58927952

Casio literally sells more of their cheap digitals then every other watchmaker in the world combined.

>>58927518
When the bezel has numbers right side up at the bottom, it's a good sign that it doesn't rotate.

>>58928149
didn't even cross my mind, new to watches mate nice one for the tip

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>>58927896
Pitiful.

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>>58927967
Works great on military-style watches where khaki is already a thing.

>>58928035
Yes, but they've used the same designs for ever. Go look at older digital watches and you find a bunch of varied watches.

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>>58926063
What the fuck!

Where are your knuckles?

>>58928408
He ate them. Don't you see the (presumably) fork?

>>58928389
So? They still outsell all other watches combined, which is about as far from "going the way of the dodo" as humanly possible.

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Any automatics around 39-40mm, under $250 which you find nice?

I'm up for any look really.

>>58928426
That's a bit broad m8

>>58928426
Oh man you make me feel worse about owning my Ray after seeing that.

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>>58928462
To be fair, it's nowhere to be found!

>>58928460
It was a bit broad. Something clean, like pic related, but doesn't have to be a Seiko. The Seiko 5's are a tad small at my wrist, at 38mm.

>>58928462
I admit it looks nice but it's still a tasteless Rolex homage.

>>58928520
Why is orient such shit

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Thinking of getting the SSC021P1
how long do solar batteries last on average before breaking? and are they user replaceable?

>>58928426
Which model is this?

>>58928520
>>58928644

Hommage or not, it's a gorgeous watch for a tiny fraction of the Rolex one.

>>58912383
You wear frayed shits as dress shirts!?

Shocking.

>>58928715
Orient's branding ruins their watches.

What does /g/ have against quartz movements?

>>58928970
their heraldry logo is great. stfu

>>58929045
it's gaudy as shit and carries no prestige. It's like an invicta logo

>>58929107
>in house movements
>as much history as seiko
>bulletproof quality for value

yeah nah you don't know what you're talking about comparing it to tv shopping fake brand like invicta

>>58928462
>feel worse about owning my Ray
Why?

>>58929128
It's Seiko's retarded poorfag brother brand, gtfo.

>>58928864

Would you like to try that again in English, autismo-kun?

>>58929045
It gets a lot of shit, but I like it

>>58928992

Nothing, inherently. The overwhelming majority of quartz watches are unbelievably cheaply and thoughtlessly made, but high quality quartz watches don't get shit in here.

Mind you, a lot of watch fags are into mechanical movements and have no interest in quartz watches, but that's not the same thing as hating them.

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>>58929045
It looks like some beer logo.

>>58929128

Lol. Seiko is better at EVERYTHING.

>>58918533
'bout the right size to wear it up your ass and pass it on to your son for him to do the same

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>>58929184
>>58929148
Get a load of the seiko "purists"

>>58929182
>Coat of arms?
>I think you mean beer logo XD

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>>58928408
>>58928420
Chill, the shitty camera on my xperia Z ultra doesn't do detail so well

>>58928323
It is tritium lume that's over 20 years old, I'm glad it glows at all!

>>58929225
Shut up you idiot.

>>58928408
Under all the protective blubber.

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>>58929184
>>58929148
Credor>GS>Orient Star=Seiko JDM>Orient=Seiko>Orient 3>Seiko 5

fite me

>>58929344
I think I'd kill a family member for a Credor Eichi.

>>58927896
Thanks m8.

>>58929344
>Credor>GS
Only specific parts of the Credor line could even compare to GS. And now the 8 day power reserve Grand Seiko was made in the micro artist studio. Meaning some of Seiko's best efforts makes it into the GS line.

>>58929344
Orient star and 3 star are literally who's
Seiko 5s are 10x as iconic as 3 stars which look gaudy as shit

>>58929454
No worries.

>>58929472
That 9R01 is very nice but for something that basically looks exactly like a lot of other GS models but costs $75k+, even if it's platinum, seems pointless.

The high end Credor models at least have original designs.

>>58929221

Just stating the facts. Seiko is better at literally every single aspect of watch design and manufacture than Orient.

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>>58929634
So it's a GS that looks like a GS? That's not original enough?

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>>58929522
>Seiko 5
>not cheap folded monstrosities

pick one

>>58929639
They're literally the same company m8. Their USA shop has been doing really nice things. Probably the only company that uses sapphire under $200

What is a good ultra cheap automatic mechanical?

TFW in-between band sizing
Everything is either too tight or loose.

>>58929690
So if you had that much money to buy a watch at that price you're seriously telling me you'd buy that GS?

>>58929700
While both are part of the Seiko Group, Orient is owned by Seiko Epson whereas Seiko Watch Corporation is owned by Seiko Holdings. The companies are managed completely independently.

>>58929787
If I was looking to spend that much on a watch, I might. It is a little big though. I might need to try it on first.

I'd need a lot of money to be at that point though.

>>58929522
>I C O N I C
>C
>O
>N
>I
>C

>>58925689
It's blocked by the hand...

>>58929700
>ignoring the point that they are more iconic than the orintended 3 star and thereby better because you know it's true
>ignoring the point that the 3 stars are gaudy
>cherry picking
>ignoring the fact that you can change the cheap folded links
>implying any watch as cheap as the seiko 5 line is gone have a shit bracelet


Kys my man

>>58930029
It says Charizard

>>58929145
Well I wasn't aware Orient made such blatant ripoffs. But really I love the Ray I couldn't be happier given the price

Reverso or explorer?

>>58929713
seiko snk809. can be had for $50 if you look.