/wt/ watch thread

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>>60342676
Too many things. But I'll TL;DR, if you didn't guess already it's because >muh autism
First reason, that I personally don't give a shit about, is waste factor: 100 plastic tubes vs one glass bottle of ink? Whatever, who gives a fuck.

Can't use the "cartridges don't hold as much as muh in-built" but that's not always true, either. Carts come in many sizes, depending on the pen in question.

My main reason isn't that I don't like the carts themselves, but rather because I don't like the pens that use them as they are IMO, mostly lazy junk. What I mean by lazy junk can be explained in watch terms too:

Consider the whole
>muh inhousey house
vs
>muh univsersal ETA generic shitter serbice anywher foreba spar perts

Same thing with cartridge/converter taking pens vs pens that have an inbuilt filling mechanism. The latter came from companies that had to put some original thought in the engineering and design of their products, whereas companies that use solely the former I see as lazy, having only to make a universal fit to allow any bajillion 3rd party carts or converters. Little thought, little effort. These guys usually don't even make their own nibs and usually purchase stock models from one of the few nib factories out there, same with their converters. I don't like that.

I want some evidence of effort for my money.

An inbuilt filling mechanism is a thing of beauty. A lot of work went into that device, and since they're patented they all a little different from one another. Converter/cartridge pens are all the same: empty shells. The makers are usually (not always, but usually) little more than pen case makers that slap on a stock nib and stock filling converter, just like the shitter watches we rail on that are stock "swiss" mvts, chinese cases - they're not watchmakers, they're case designers (and even steinhart and the like just rip designs off).

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what's this thing behind the watch?

>>60342879
Lower arm prosthetic.

Phirst for phisting

I bought my first Vostok and holy fucking shit this watch is awesome. I don't know why watch snobs shit on Vostok so much because the build quality and timekeeping is second to none.

>>60342930
Vostoks keep time surprisingly well, much better than SKX for example I'll give you that, but
>build quality second to none
Fucking kek!

>>60342879

Prosthetic arm

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>>60342789
Honeycomb milgauss best milgauss.

Too bad they're basically unobtanium nowadays.

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>>60342873
But, just as generic shitter watches with generic shitter movements are easier and usually cheaper to service, a C/C fountain pen is very easy to maintain and keep clean by comparison.

More variety in inks too, which is great and glorious. The best inks never come in carts.

If I wanted ease of use and practicality I would be using a ballpoint like most non-retarded people. I'm trying to indulge in the heights of an elevated writing experience, not slum in the doldrums of crude, utilitarian, disposable bic crystals.

If I wanted ease of maintenance and true practicality, I'd be wearing and only wanting quartz watches, or, hell, only use my phone like everyone else is today. But I don't.

Besides, I have bad memories of that shitty sheaffer my father thrust into my hands before he sent me off to boarding school; I persevered with that C/C piece of drying up, leaky shit for over a decade before the thought entered my mind to look for something better. Another decade later and I have too much better, and the amassing of more, magpie like, cannot be stopped as easily since pens are usually cheaper than watches.

Pic related, my current daily driver. Is its own special snowflake piston mechanism easy to clean? No. Especially with that fucking reserve pocket. But I wouldn't want it any other way because I'm a huge faggot.

>>60342873
Please take your pen autism to a thread that's made for it, thank you in advance

>>60342947

For a $30 watch this build quality is insane!

>tfw poorfag but slowly falling for the Rolex meme
I can't buy any more cheap shitters until I own one.

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>>60343223
Then save, motherfucker, save!
And then when you finally amass the funds
(you'll keep on saving because buying a useless metal trinket is secondary to food and shelter in an uncertain future). It will pass, the want, the need. It's all an illusion. Materialism will fade into insignificance and before you know it, you'll be dead and it won't matter anyway lol

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First for the Rolex 3135 movement. Now on 20 days at +0.

>>60343324

You'll need a blowtorch and a bit of luck to iridisize metal

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>>60343368
Do you own the two tone jubilee? Beautiful DJ, but it would look so much better on the bracelet.

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>>60343775
I do own it, but really dislike the look. I much prefer leather or a perlon on my two tone DJ.

>>60343775
Wowsers, what the phuck is that in your pic?

>>60343775
Ghastly.
Phuck me dead.

What's your favorite Sinn?

>>60343143
>for a a $30 watch this build quality is insane!
>this piece of dog shit I found in the park is exquisite because it was free!

>>60344551
Source?

>>60344564
Lola le Lann from some french movie

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>>60343992
Fair enough.
>>60344037
It's an old 7A28. One of the first quartz chronos I believe? The first with 1/10 sec recording anyway. You can find them pretty damn cheap, I bought this one a few years ago for around $100. Sold it though, just didn't suit my style.

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>>60344179
I like the EZM Series with left hand crown/pushers.

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Good day, /wg/

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>>60344773
Pretty nice, I've been salivating over 356 UTC, but I've no idea if they ever gonna come back in stock. Though the "UTC" instead of day looks a bit retarded

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What can one expect to pay for a decent penisquartz these days? Doesn't have to be the dualpenis.

>>60343037
>>60342873
Oh so there's no good reason then, I get it. Like mechanical watches. Well, fuck that. I'm going to keep using cartridges.

>>60344903
Except that all the good fountain pen ink is only sold in bottles, you inveterate pleb.

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>>60344879
This one is quite nice too- ripoff of the MKII, but still a beauty. Just wish they could use something other than the 7750.

>>60342879
Why would they wear the watch when they could have simply built it into their prosthetic?

>>60344955
Lovely, the yellowed lume just makes it even more gorgeous, though I suppose when running the chrono it might look a bit too busy

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Recently purchased this Geneve Dynamic- having the seller get it serviced before it's shipped to me. Bracelet is also going to be cleaned and refinished, and the case will be lightly satin polished just on the sides and back where the brushing is in straight lines.

Anyone have experience with these? I've been looking at Dynamics for quite a while and don't think I've ever seen this white dial variant before on a men's model.

>>60343427
I think it was Electronika.

>>60343775
Looks good, anon.

Too bad you can hardly find anything like that anymore.

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Alright /wt/, I'm thinking of blowing all my cash on a Filson Dutch Harbor. Opinions?

>>60344900
$30-70 for Type II
$40-90 for Lord Quartz
$80-150 for King Quartz
$80-200 for Grand Quartz
Depending on the condition and variant ofc.

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>>60345367
>Alright /wt/, I'm thinking of blowing all my cash on a Filson Dutch Harbor. Opinions?

>>60344996
Despite all the social, economic and practical drawbacks that could be stated as reasons, the real answer is that they don't dream big enough anon.

>>60344926
And what does "good ink" achieve?

>>60346607
it probably inks good

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>>60344955
If you want that look, I would seriously consider a tonneau cased Lemania 5100 chrono. They are still available used for less than that Sinn and have a better and more fliegerchrono appropriate movement.

>>60345126
I would be concerned on the quality of the service it will receive from the seller and would take it to an independent watchmaker specializing in vintage watches as soon as you get it. I'll bet you it will need servicing once you get it.

Also, in general it's a bad idea to polish or rebrush vintage watches as it can often hurt their value compared to original unpolished examples.

The movement in those is a very good one, as I believe it's from Omega's 56x/75x family which was one of the best automatic production movements in the 1970s.

>>60346607
Better colours, better saturation, better ink flow and better lubrication for smoother writing.

>>60346735
the speedy meme's over.

>>60346826
That's not worth the hassle.

>>60346854
First of all, the Lemania 5100 was used in several chronographs from different watchmakers, not just Omega.

Secondly, I have no idea what Speedy meme you are referring to, as a Mark 4.5 with the Lemania 5100 shares very little in common with the rest of the Speedmastsr range.

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>>60346937
Sorry, wrong image. Here are some L5100 chronos made by various brands.

>>60346937
meh

the if the 7750's good enough to be used by IWC in the Portuguese, it's good enough for me.

>comparing omega to iwc
>condemning the 7750 across the board

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>>60346983
If you are going to get a 7750, at least get the Damasko version with the free sprung gyromax silicon escapement. It's in another galaxy from the standard 7750.

>>60347012
>hardened steel's bead-blasted "finish"

SICK

>comparing an IWC Portuguese to a Damasko

BLECH!

>>60346826

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who do not work in the "handwriting industry", that care so much about the "quality of the ink". Do you just sit at the evening and write down random words, jerking off over how smooth it feels?

Sorry for the off-topic, though

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>>60346980
now that's pod-racing

How about this, if you assholes want a thread on pens, start your own thread.

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>>60342789
What would this watch (and strap) tell others about me?

>>60346983
>>60347046
Oh, nevermind, you are one of those people who has zero interest in the actual technology and movements in watches and just find the IWC pretty, and don't care how hilariously overpriced it is.

Carry on then, I'm sure IWC will love to take several thousand dollars off you for a 7750 in a watch they could sell for $1,500 and make a profit on.

>>60347151
that you're practical, intelligent, fashionable

>>60347171
yes well omega's done such a stunning job with the finish and technology in their watches, you must be so proud!1

>falling for the speedy meme

omegas are overpriced, overvalued, and way over-rated.

>>60347151
That you got into watches in the past year or two, this is your first "good" watch, that you fell for the small wrist meme (007 is fine on pretty much anyone's wrist, don't get me wrong I don't like the oversized watch trend, but 46mm lug to lug for a diver is just fine)

But overall great choice anon, probably one of the best first watches you can get. It will allow you to experience how a mechanical watch feels like and you'll be able to makeup your mind if you want to dive into the deep end

>>60347215
>that you fell for the small wrist meme
My wrist is really small, desu. 007 would be too big for me.

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>>60347151
That you work an office job and never actually dive, and yet still wear a dive watch.

>>60347151
That you lost your left pinkie toe in the Afghan wars, take your tea at the Carlton club except on Wednesdays, and that you owe your landlady a threepence over a wager.

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>>60347213
My Omega Speedmaster is from 1974, before Omega was purchased by The Swatch Group, and uses one of the 5 best automatic chronograph movements ever made.

You should inform yourself a bit about the Lemania 5100's reputation before commenting further.

>>60347261
Ok, you made me chuckle.

>>60347302
similarly you should do the same about the 7750.
>inform yourself

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I regret not getting this from chrono24 for 3400€

I havent seen it irl but its 34mm, maybe it wears bigger.

>>60347539
>chrono24
Is that like the global craigslist for spensive watches?

>>60347466
I'm quite familiar with the movement. It is technically inferior in every measurable way to the Lemania 5100, the Seiko 8Rxx, the Zenith El Primero, the Seiko 6Sxx, the Breitling B01, and several other production chronograph designs.

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>>60347565

Actual stores that have real walk-in stores, online payments are verified and every store shows how many verified purschases they have and recommendations.

They do list private sellers, but thats just asking for trouble.

>>60347652
I just checked, and most watches look to be second hand.
Are these stores or private ppls selling second hand watches?

>>60347619
you've resorted to an emotional retort.

unless you can prove each of those claims by using verified sources, your credibility is thus gone at this point.

show how each of those chronograph movements is "superior to the 7750 in every single regard" please
>with credible sources
>evidence is required

is the new seiko turtle a 'good' watch for the pool/snorkeling/light scuba?

>>60347677

"Second hand" might mean beaten to death in use, or just an opened box for display. Legimate stores have great pictures and are totally honest. Some people just return watches after a week.

Monaco has some great deals, "rich" people might buy something and just return it, the store just gets rid of it with profit since the taxes are so low.

>>60347768

And also one store has a policy where they state that nothing can be sold as new since the boxes have been opened, but essentially everything is new.

>>60347768
I've come across this site a few times, never really took note.

Thanks for awaring me.

So import taxes and customs fees apply all the same for intl. purchases right?

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kinda wish I would have bought a Steinhart Ocean One instead, but still pretty happy with this watch.

>>60347812

Im a finngoloid, so I just limit my searches to the EU, otherwise I might get fucked by random finnish customs searches that add like 23% to tax.

Check out the stores selling goods, they have stores you can check out on google maps and will have phone numbers you can call.

They want to sell you goods.

>>60347896
no. your watch is superior.

btw that is an adorable dog! omg... how old is your dog? would you consider selling (I want a dog that's potty trained). any health issues?

>>60347948
get you own dog, you fucking nigger.

>>60347974
I want his dog because its cute and potty trained.

>>60348009
if you're too lazy/stupid to potty train a dog then you're too lazy/stupid to own a dog.

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>>60347896
Poor choice in watches and dogs. For shame.

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>>60347948
he's 4 and only health issue is food allergies and i have to spend like $80 on his damn food, but he's not for sale my man.

the reason his face is white and looks old is because he had a skin infection on his face when he was 2 and lost the hair on his face. when it grew back it came back white.

>>60348052
what watch would you recommend?

wont take your advice on dogs though desu

>>60348186
Don't get anything below a Patek Philippe.

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>>60348186

>>60347679
The Seiko 6sXX, 8Rxx, Zenith El Primero and Breitling B01 are all column wheel vertical clutch chronograph designs, versus the cam activation of the 7750. The column wheel and vertical clutch approach to chronograph designs is generally regarded as technically superior to cam actuation, see the following for some sources:

http://www.woundforlife.com/2014/08/11/technical-notes-column-wheel-vs-cam-actuated-chronographs/

https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Chronograph#Column_wheel_vs._Cam_switching

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/column-wheel-vs-lever-actuated-chronograph-239859.html#/topics/239859?page=1

http://canwatchco.ca/showthread.php?24069-Column-Wheel-vs-Cam-Actuated-Chronographs

I will use a second post to compare the 7750 and the Lemania 5100.

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>>60348114

Im never gonna get a pet or gf. I cant handle the loss. Sure he has ten more years to go.

>>60347679
Now, while the Valjoux 7750 and Lemania 5100 are both cam actuated, the L5100 has a vertical clutch design unlike the inferior horizontal clutch of the 7750.

The L5100 also has the chronograph minute hand on the central register for ease of legibility, and has the chronograph minute and second hands directly driven which gives the chronograph function much greater shock resistance and less stuttering than the chronograph function on the 7750.

Here's some of Chuck Maddox's thoughts on the 7750 vs L5100:

http://chronomaddox.com/why_i_like_5100.html

http://chronomaddox.com/nouvelle_lemania_5100.html

And some others:

http://lesmala.net/jean-michel/lemania/7750.htm

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/opinion-in-praise-of-the-central-minutes-chronograph

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>>60348186
Seriously, you bought a genetic monstrosity of a dog assured to have specific health problems.

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>>60344900
I paid around £35 for mine.

>>60346781
Thankfully the seller is very established on various watch forums (I believe that is his main business), so I am not worried about the servicing being done improperly.

I also made sure that he knows that I want the bare minimum done on the case- I certainly want to keep the sharp edges, which he is aware of. I am giving it as a gift, so I just want some of the smallest love marks to be gotten out. The bracelet I am not so worried about the refinishing on, it has a conistent brushed finish and should be easy to satin polish to keep the original finish.

Good to hear about the movement, I've been trying to figure out which movement would be found in this one, as I know there is one particular auto movement that Omega made in the '70s that has a bad rep for reliability.

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>>60347151
That you have excellent taste.

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So pretty

Its like a waifu for the wrist

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>>60347896
Hi Chris Ward bro.

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>>60348256

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>>60347302
I like your Speedmaster, friend.

>>60348628
Nice! Love the Kanji date wheel.

>>60347727
Of course- Seiko's dive watches are pretty much universally respected. Just watch out for the size of it, the turtle is a very large watch.

>>60348757
If only it wasn't 45mm in diameter.

>>60347727
Yes

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anon, do you have any experience with Alpha Watches?

>>60348802


Thats the Bathyscape. I think the fifty fathoms is smaller.

>>60348844
it's shit

>>60348861
Nah m8, the fifty is 45mm. Also 15.5mm thick

http://www.blancpain.com/en/watch/5015-1130-52

>>60348861

Ok fine I checked, its 45 and they probably use giants from the bible ad wrist models.

>>60348885
xbox hueg

>>60348867

do you own one?

>>60348686
Do you happen to have a picture of the movement from the listing or a model code (such as 176.0012)? That would help me chase down more info for you.

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>>60348921
>giants from the bible ad wrist models.

>>60347677
Filter "Condition:0" to see the grey market offerings of new in box watches without manufacturer's warranty. Don't actually buy any of that stuff; just a good price indicator. Shouldn't buy because most of these grey market dealers start sourcing for the watch in question only after you buy it from them, causing "shipping in 3-5 working days!!" to turn into "3-5 weeks later you'll get your shit". Just be careful with chrono24, just as you would with ebay. Approaching the few legit shops independently should garner a lower price as chrono24 charges a few to the sellers, causing them to up their prices by a few %.

>>60347147
>being this triggered over like 3/100 off topic posts

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Not too bad

>>60349010
>Approaching the few legit shops independently should garner a lower price
You mean like negotiating?
Like a "but THIS guy is asking x amount less" type of thing?

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But shit!

>>60348885
This.
So disappointed when I actually saw it in person. No elegance, just another piece of chinkbait that'll soon enough be consigned to the horological trash can. Should've been a closer submariner alternative. Instead they registered it the dinner plate race.

>>60331380
>People have been wearing submariners with suits since forever.
>If it's decently finished and has the right design elements, there's no reason it can't go with a suit.

OK, just curious here: what design elements are you thinking of?

>>60349054
More like finding the contact details of their shop or whatever off their chrono24 page and approaching their shops in person, without chrono24 as the middleman. If you try this with the shady kind of fucker you won't get chrono's protections though.

I don't know what fee chrono24 adds on, but there's no harm asking
>"sup fag, I saw you advertising _____ on c24, how much if I buy from you direct?"

Dependent on store. DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON ANY DEALER. Every time I've looked at it I've googled the names of whatever business to see what the forum peeps are saying about them. Sometimes there's warning signs, sometimes there's nothing (better steer clear), sometimes the only results are others like you asking answered questions on the legitimacy of whatever dealer and sometimes there's positive dealings. I'm heading to Heng Keng in week or so where I'll scope some shit out.

>>60349124
Not him, but isn't it obvious?

Will the Rolex Explorer 114270 increase in price during the next two years? Considering buying one now but some other non-watch purchases are higher on the priority list.
>>60347302
Post a side shot of you wearing this pls.
Is it T H I C C?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-seiko-automatic-/302306874735
cop?

>>60350366
No. Not worth repairing. You can get working examples of that kind do watch without dial damage for that kind of money.

>>60350458
how about
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172661937084

>>60350532
Sure, why not. It works and it's quartz so it probably won't even need servicing

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I know you guys hate swatches but this (Swatch - Once Again) is probably going to be next purchase.

I need something with a minimal design, day and date window, and lume. And I need this all in a small, weightless footprint.

The only thing I'd dislike is it having the classic Swatch tick.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this model? Does anyone have a rec for my requirements? I like the Seiko 5 line, but the military style model everyone shills is a little too visually busy for me.

>>60349064
wristlet

>>60349502
Um, no, not really. Please do tell.

>>60351287
A black dial instead of a yellow one. For instance.

Or are bright colors considered formal now?

>>60350636
The strap lugs are non-standard, so you'll either be forced to use only Swatch straps or to get a Swatch-stlye strap cutter.

Movement is probably unserviceable, and maybe non-hacking even. Though I can't tell for certain unless you post the exact model number.

Other than these the watch if fine. I can't recommend you a Seiko 5, nor any automatic for that matter if weight is an issue.

>>60351333
>maybe non-hacking even

OH NO NOT NON HACKING

>>60351333
Thanks for the non-sarcastic and actually informative post. That's a rare sight on /g/ these days. The model number is GB743 if that does anything for you. I didn't know that I'd be stuck with Swatch straps so that's actually really helpful.

Weight isn't a -huge- issue but I like to not be aware of a watch if I'm not looking at it. I've tried divers and it's something I'm always kinda registering.

>>60351780
This isn't me but, yeah, hacking isn't my focus right now.

>>60348715
W-what's with the red bezel?

>>60352130
It's to show that anon's on the rag this week.
>La Anon aux Lunette

>>60352130
he asked for the gayest seiko accessory they had in stock and that's what they sent him

>>60349033
Nice Rolex sub homage

>>60347539
The green is even less popular than the wine dial. If it were the blue or Rhodium I would have been kicking myself.

>>60347539
I thought the models with the colored blocks at the end of the indices were the 40mm models. There's no way the one in your pic is 34mm

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>>60355700
It comes in many sizes.

>>60348186
he doesn't look old, you have a really cute dog. I was kidding about buying him, I've loved my dogs like family members.

you're a good owner and I respect that -- a lot of people are horrible to their pets.

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Is this too large?
>8" wrists
>44mm watch width

I'm used to 38-42mm. The Turtle's comfortable, but I wanted your feedback.

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>also msrp $450, preorder 20% off

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aaaaaaand pic related.

>>60348428
loss is a part of life. as absurd, painful, traumatic and sick loss is, I'd still rather have known my loved ones -- than not.

>>60357725
Nah it's ok sizewise. I would change the strap or the bezel though

>>60358252
thanks

>>60343368
Is this the perlon strap or

>>60358580
Yup. It's an EULIT panama in brown.

>>60358657
I'm considering getting one of those, are EULIT the best perlon straps?

>>60358696
yes

but they're very limited in colors

>>60358696
As far as I'm concerned EULIT are the only ones worth buying.

Which watch companies has a good tourism wing? I hear Seiko factories are very transparent and welcoming

>>60358854
Tianjin Seagull
Beijing are all top-tier watch companies that welcome Visitors to their OEM factories
to see the process and buy their fresh-made produce/watches.

At least, that is the impression I get from the people at WUS and other watch forums who visited Tianjin Seagull's factory and bought cheap/rare/limited edition High-grade Seagull/Beijing watches straight off the assembly line

>>60352130
It's an aftermarket bezel insert. I like the looks of the red bezel Tudor BB.

>>60357725
Looks good familia.

Should I get the Sinn with German days of the week? I used to learn the language in school so I still remember the days obviously and it would add some character

>>60361928
Die.

>>60362158
If I wanted a kanji day wheel would you say the same?

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>>60362199
ばか!

>>60362259
ん~なに?
I've been bamboozled?

>>60359377
>straight off the assembly line
>"IS OK, NO NEED QC, YOU SAW ASSEMBERY, YOU QC NAO, RONDERFUR, OK"

>>60344798
>>60343992
>>60343368
>>60342969
>>60357092
>Rolex

>>60361928
>Should I get the Sinn
no
sinn is shit redditcore
overpriced
failtech
"german" lmao
only thing going for them are their plain and superlegible designs

>>60363488
Now do Seiko.

>>60363488
>redditcore
nice argument

>overpriced
Maybe on some models, care to expand?

>failtech
what does that mean exactly?

>"german" lmao
I would agree with this to an extent

Can you stop using buzzwords? Do you talk like this in real life too? "Ha, redditcore plebs, pwned noobz"? Are you 15 perchance? I'm all up for discussion, but can we make it constructive? The reason I come to /wt/ is not to have /b/ level retarded shit-flinging

>>60363546
taking shit and it hurts so bad squeezing this is all i can handle right not be back later but sinn is shit buy somethign else

>>60363595
Have a good shit anon!

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Realistically, how "classy" can any Seiko really be?

>>60364365
>Realistically, how "classy" can any Seiko really be?
not
Seiko is shit weebcore
chinese crap
medieval tech
"Japanese" Rmao
The only thing they have going for them are their low prices

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>>60364426
>being this mad

>>60364365
-Dive watches:
>they never really have any class to begin with, so might as well save some money get a Seiko if you like it.
>Seiko even has a pretty rich history for dive watches, so the pedigree's there

-Casual (i.e. quasi-dress watches):
>you might come across as a cheap ass or a tryhard for getting a "LOLJAPANESE" watch instead of a "nice" watch
>realistically, the quality of the SARx line for instance is very close in every respect to many expensive Swiss offerings, or even superior (e.g. Seiko's 8Rxx chronograph vs 7750)

-Dress watches:
>Grand Seiko's new branding for 2017 got rid of the big angular S E I K O logo, so it's a lot less conspicuous, meaning they're a fantastic choice for a truly classy dress watch

>>60365464
>Dive watches:
>>they never really have any class to begin with

By which I mean for formal situations.

Dive watches have the perfect balance of utility and classiness for everyday wear.

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>>60364365

>>60366088
Sou ja nai yo.

>>60343775
Das it mang

>>60357786
>>60357757
Why cant they have fucking normal colors like the sarb065? These autistic colors are off putting, why not just deep gold and regular blue?

>>60366238
the "normal" colour is still here, don't worry little sperg

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pick one

>>60366270
fuck of shitter, regular people want regular colours you autistic homofag

>>60366360
Gold and blue. Only one that works in gold imo

>>60366364
... and the regular color is still available.

>>60366381
I dont think you understand you dumbfuck, go back to pooping on the streets my friend

>>60342969
love me some OG milgauss. not a fan of the new one. I was offered one for a trade and had no interest

>>60344798
I hate you for having nicer things than me. Maybe I should vote bernie.

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>>60366394

>>60366360
My choice is none of those shitty fakes.

>>60366529
i bought them at dhgate 15$ each really cheap quality. it is my first time that i bought fake watches and my last time

>>60365607
>(((balance)))
nop unless yuo do muff divin

>>60367036
You know your mom? Well I'll challenge 'er deep.

Should I buy an Apple Watch or a Pebble Time Steel?

>>60351311
A lot of PP and JLC have white or gray dials and I thought these were dress watches.

>>60367936
Do you know what the words "for instance" mean?

What are your top 5 Seikos of all time go

>>60367707
No. Smartwatches are scam

>>60363488
>redditcore
What does this even mean?

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So I just got a 2€ watch. Don't worry, I won't wear this too often.

I always found cheap watches extremely interesting since these are the watches most people will end up buying. I'm also excited to see how the battery will keep up to more expensive ones

What was your cheapest watch you've ever bought?

Why does this have to be so THICC :(

http://www.archerwatches.ca/sterling.html

>>60368152
stowa makes the exact same watch

>>60367968
Sure. That you have more arguments awaiting. I am all ears.

>>60368181
Maybe look up who Al Archer is. Having Al make it makes it worth a hell of a lot more than a Stowa.

>>60368230
Do you agree that a black dial (for instance) is a more formal design element than a bright yellow dial (for instance)?

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>>60368118
Nevermind

I pulled on the wrist strap a bit and they completely fell out

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>>60368652
Jesus that looks shitty.

>>60368702
Oh yes it does

The other dials are fake and just printed on
Also the chronometer buttons on the side don't do anything

At least nothing of value was lost

>>60368702
>gee i wonder why my fingers go numb when i check the time!

>>60368509
>Do you agree that a black dial (for instance) is a more formal design element than a bright yellow dial (for instance)?
No I don't, to me neither are formal elements unless you have a skin colour that makes cold unobtrusive.

To me, and again that might be just me, a formal watch should not clash with a white shirt worn under a dark suit jacket. And to me that calls for a white or grey face and discrete colouring. It should fit under the shirt sleeve so 2 cm tall wrist chimneys are out too.

I would be interested to hear what others consider formal design element.

>>60369379
>No I don't
So bright yellow is just as formal as black?

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r8 my wotch

>>60367707
Pebble 2 or any steel variant

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>>60368652

>>60368902
>chronometer buttons
I think you mean chronograph darling.

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>>60369407

>>60369407
the screen looks small

Anyone here has a seiko dolce?
I'm fucking sick of big watches.
Will it look stupid on a 7inch wrist?

>>60369613
You better not be the fuckwit that asks if he should get the Dolce or some shitty Tissot every thread.

JUST BUY THE SEIKO AND FUCK OFF!

>>60369722
No I'm not that anon.
I was hoping he already bought the seiko and would post pics.

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Who /pleb/ here

Only just got into horology desu

>>60369741
why would you do that?

>>60369738
He's probably asking r/watches or WUS which he should buy. Christ that dickhead really boils my piss.

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>>60369741
So you bought the same watch twice and a shitty Timex that looks virtually identical?

>>60369844

>virtually identical

Need to get that cum out of your eyes lad.

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>>60369738
it's not a dolce, but i recently picked this up and have really enjoyed it so far

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Are there any other mechanical moonphases under $300 other than Orient Sun&Moon?

>>60370077
Oh and it can be a 24hr faux-moonphase too, doesn't matter.

>>60370005
Your watch strap is restricting the flow of fat to your hand.

Any niggas here who actually own the Dolce mene? Would like to see closeups/wrist shots.

>>60370297
i dont think anyone bought one in the last half hour since you posted

>>60342789

Sup /wt/
I'm a guy that hasn't owned a watch for a few years, but is tired of using his phone to check the time. So for someone that hasn't been into watches ever, any basic suggestion towards model/brand/do's/don'ts or is it all just personal preference? My price range would be up to $100.

>>60370470
do you care about mechanical watches

>>60369741
>gets into horology
>instantly buys the same watch twice
You fucked up, I don't think this hobby is for you

>>60370470
get a casio f91-w dude

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>>60370492

>not having a solid staple beater in multiple colourways

>>60370470
Casio F91W
Casio CA53W
Casio G-shock DW5600
Seiko 5 (SNK807 for example)
Seiko vintage Penisquartz
Vostok Komandirskie
Vostok Amphibia

>plastic beater
>nice daily watch (mechanical)
>nice dress watch (minimal design)

This is pretty much all any mentally stable person should have.

If you're constantly buying and flipping watches, you're simply buying shiny trinkets looking for a passing buzz and quick gratification.
No better than any trophy wife bimbo who shops to fill the void.

>>60370160
Nope.. Just bony wrists. That being said, the pic is pretty misleading so I can see where you're coming from.

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>>60370490
Not really, I'd also assume that they are much more expensive than quartz watches.

>>60370524
>>60370618
I really like the F91W, or rather the similar looking silver models, as my father used to have one back when I was a child. But, it has become somewhat of a meme watch, so I'm not sure if this is the way to go.

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Reminder to all sensible people that these threads descend into pure cancer on the weekend and should be avoided like the plague.

>>60370891
don't assume, there are good mechanical watches for $50

>>60370956
the choices are pretty limited tho

and a quartz is frankly better if he doesn't specifically want to wank over mechanics

>>60370891
personally I like that they're popular enough, doesn't feel so odd wearing one all day every day

>>60370781
>trophy wife bimbo who shops to fill the void.
What's wrong with this? Let me enjoy my fucking money, man. At least I fill my void with something.

>>60370991
>>60370891
A decent quartz (penisquartz, Dolce, g-shocks, Grand Seiko, Oysterquartz) costs as much as a decent mechanical.

>>60370470
A lot of it is preference but there are certain brands that may provide better solutions that others based on the price range / desired features. What are you looking for?

>something for general daily wear, outdoor/diving or formal occasions?
>analog or digital?
>automatic or quartz? etc

>>60371038
there's nothing wrong with cheaper casios and such

but yes there are decent mechanicals that start at about $50, they're just in no way superior if the buyer doesn't specifically want that

How are Breitlings? I've heard Tags are shit, rite?

Tell me your most hated meme watches which TGV hasn't done a review/suggestion video yet.

I'm sending him an email requesting reviews and he will inflate the fucking prices, especially if it's a niche meme.

>>60371138
i'd much rather wear a breitling than a tag

>>60370077
Tisell has something

>>60371138
Most tags are shite but there are some cool pieces too.
Breitling has a lot of shitters too but at least Navitimers and such are alright.

>>60371172
But how are they mechanically?

>>60371183
How can you tell the difference between the shitter and the good ones?
Or are you just talking about looks?

>>60371215
Hell if a $1000 TAG has a quartz movement worth $5, it's damn right to call it a phucking shitter.

>>60371195
they aight

>>60371172
>>60371138
Tag and swatch are the rot that eats away at switzerland

>>60371278
Makes sense, but I'm more referring to mechanicals.

>>60371326
So seems that the verdict is fuk Tag.
Bout Breitling? Mechanically solid? Good movements?

>>60371377
the reason people don't like breitling is the designs, not the movements.

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>>60371413
Gotcha, thanks.

Anyone care to post their "worth" buying brands?
I know there's a few infographics out there, but they always seem highly contested.

So what's the BEST watch under 50 bucks?
I already have a dw5600 and Seiko 5.

>>60357092
I honestly cannot image anybody wanting a 41mm Rolex, or a fucking Datejust that is bigger than a Subby.

>>60371553
you've got both good watches under $50 then.
maybe a vintage something or other, or a komandirskie

>>60371553
there's no best, fucker

I'd say Vostok Amphibia tho, if it can still be had for under 50 bucks

>unique and interesting (history etc) despite the low price
>nothing particularly bad about it unless you hate the looks

>>60371629
Fuck, forgot to mentioned that I also have an amphibia

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>>60371666
then you have all the best, more or less

I guess some analog quartz watch might still fit in to cover one more "genre"

I've never owned one of these but I always thought their design was kind of cool, looks kinda 20s. also available without gold paint

>>60371506
A watch?

>>60371666
Penisquartz (Type II)

>>60371757
nope, its a tiny clock

any idea what im doing?

>>60371874
Not a clue m9.

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>>60368919
I wish the crown was sharp enough so I could just off myself.

>>60369400
>So bright yellow is just as formal as black?
To me, no.
Yellow is not formal.
Black is not formal.

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Hi /wt/, I recently got pic related, has been fully revised and works well despite being 80+ years. It is however running too fast, gaining about 3-4 m a day.

Does any of you know how to open it and tune it ?

>>60372211
Black is literally the most formal color there is.

>inb4 black is not a color

>>60373084
but that's wrong

>>60372211
>>60369379
>"I don't agree that a black dial is more formal than a bright yellow dial"

You want to be right so badly you're just spouting nonsense.
You're anonymous, just step away from the keyboard; no-one will ever know.

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>>60372902
wanna take the chance of destroying the watch? do this:

the the little lever? regulator of the balance cock. push it towards the s by a bit with a small screwdriver. should slow the watch down a little. just dont slip.

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>>60373084
I disagree, white (or some other very light) looks much better on formal attire, as long as the size is reasonable and the face simple.

Its not like "all black everything" is formal. The shirt is always white in such a scenario.

pic related, while I don't think its the best design, is the kind of design I'd consider the most formal (with some room for small variation, a gold case is ok and the face doesn't need to look exactly like this)

>>60363351
Chink QC in a nutshell.

>>60373084
After white maybe.

>>60373524
>>60373504
>>60373084
Formal wear in western countries is pretty much defined as "black and white". They're at the exact same level pretty much.

Let's not forget the main point here; and that's the fact that one autist is trying to claim that black is equally informal as bright yellow.

>>60373635
>Formal wear in western countries is pretty much defined as "black and white". They're at the exact same level pretty much.
No.

>>60373665
What makes you say that?

>>60373635
>black and white
White tie is more formal than black tie.

>>60373665
I guess it kind of depends, plenty of "formal" situations allow plenty of other stuff

but The Most Formal is black and white, that's what you'd wear to a funeral which I consider a pretty good measure for this (something most people attend in their lives, something where not pulling attention to yourself is the rule)

>>60347539
Unless you're a female or a male transitioning to be a female you will instantly have buyers remorse the moment you put it on.

>>60373823
small watches are comfy as fuck m8

plus they actually look manly by making your hand look bigger

>>60368118
>I always found cheap watches extremely interesting since these are the watches most people will end up buying.
they do not go that cheap, actually, and that is good. there's a pretty big difference between $5 watches and even the worst of overprices fashion watches, no matter what /g/ tells you.

the average person who needs/wants a watch will probably go to a local ship that sells them and buy something that looks nice to them

it will probably cost between 20 and 200 bucks and be from a recognizable brand (either watch or fashion)

it won't be super good but it won't be 2 euro chink shit either, maybe 20 euro chink shit

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>>60373708
>White tie is more formal than black tie.
Lol, pic related is "white tie". Please tell me what two colors you see.
Now tell me what color dominates in terms of surface area.

Protip: the tie is the smallest item of clothing in a suit.

>>60373851
>plus they actually look manly by making your hand look bigger
this. big watches make you look like a kid, unless you actually have a huge wrist.

>>60373975
Right. It's small. Like a watch.

>>60372902
>>60373328
YouTube how to open a pocket watch. You will have to pry open the back with a sharp knife. Do not use a screwdriver to adjust the regulating lever, just something plastic (like a plastic toothpick) to make it lessikely you'll damage something. Make sure you adjust the rate regulator and not the beat error. If you're not sure post pictures of the movement and we can identify.

>>60373975
imagine him wearing all black with a black watch and it goes from "formal" to "movie villain or artist"

formal is "black and white", not either one of them

>>60374015
Maximum autism.

>>60374078
>formal is "black and white"
That's what I'm saying.

>>60374142
black suit, white watch

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>>60371972
i was filing a cillinderwheel tooth to fit with a wheel that had one broken off.

>>60374178
>White shirt/cuff, black watch.

Just as retarded.

Point is that "formal" means black and white.
And either color is more formal than bright yellow.

Anyone know a watchmaker that knows vintage?

>>60373665
Compelling argument, faggot.

Is Steven Anderson literally /ourguy/?

>>60374448
>repairing cylinder escapements
These were the chink quartz of their time. Is the watch something fancy? Or a heirloom?

>>60373851
>>60373978
You two go ahead and rock a unisex Rolex then come back to tell us how much you like it.

>>60374840
you mean literally who

>>60374904
The only modern rolex i'd buy right now would be an op 36mm.

>>60374922
>you mean literally who

He keeps the Nomos posters away from our thread, so that makes him notable here.

>>60374903
its a little french carriage clock, its for a client at my internship.

btw the cillinder escapement wasnt all bad, there's high quality examples out there.

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Muh dome.

>>60375482
cool

>>60375482
What model?

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>>60375570
Lord Marvel 5740C.

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>>60375482

>>60366360

i only held a rolex once in my life, and i can see those are fake 100%

why would you buy any fake ever?

>>60373319
>You want to be right so badly you're just spouting nonsense.
Your failure in reading comprehension is evident. You are unable to graps that I asked first and got questions back.

>You're anonymous, just step away from the keyboard; no-one will ever know.
Try your own advice. Take the time to learn to understand the words making up sentences. And please take your time.

New thread:
>>60376000
>>60376000
>>60376000

Did any of you fags used to post on the old Timezone forums before it turned gay?

Men = Casio
Women = Seiko

Why do I see men wearing Seiko here?

>>60376832
wtf where you come up with that, Mechanical watches never interest women unless they're gay u know.