Are watches the ugliest thing you can possible wear? It feels

>>11773970

I disagree, OP, I love watches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4obeqaxhRs

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>>11773970

Watches are the only universally acceptable jewelry you can wear as a man.

Also, they look cool as fuck if you're vascular.

Seeing as this is now an official watch thread, here's mine, although I've swapped the band to a nato strap now.

>>11774025
Why is your watch on the inside of your wrist

>>11774027

Steel bracelets tend to make the face end up there at times, because I can't stand them being too tight and digging into my skin all day.

This happens much more rarely now on the nato which I can wear more tightly with equal comfort, but it still happens once in a while.

>>11774039
Oh okay, that makes sense. I just thought it was an intentional stylistic choice haha

depending on the brand and styling, a watch will determine you wealth, maturity, and social class.

>>11774027
>>11774046
People who have a military background tends to wear it like that so the dial won't reflect light and compromise their location.

Also to avoid scratches/damage.

>>11774047

That's not true at all. Few people really care about watches. A few wealthy people will buy a random expensive watch, others won't bother.

None of my bosses wear watches, or have in the past, and they certainly make enough to be able to afford a good watch.

>>11774061
that was the gayest thing i've read in a good while

>>11774061
As somebody who wears their watch on the inside this really isn't completely true.
It experiences pretty much the same amount of wear one way or the other. And the whole giving away your position thing is bull; soldiers would wear them on the inside of their wrist so they could tell the time without letting go of their rifles.
Also it's very much a comfort thing. Some people find it more comfortable/easier to read that way.

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>>11773970
>Are watches the ugliest thing you can possible wear?
>It feels like you have a fit, sleek and looks good, and then there's a big hunk of obnoxious shit on your wrist throwing it off.

Only if you buy shitty watches.

IF you buy decent tiempieces, like pic related, you'll have a great watch that won't make you look like a manchild.

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Seeing as this is now a watch thread, is this Effay?

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>>11776965
I'm also considering this

>>11774067
You didn't read what I said, did you? How many people wear watches doesn't effect the fact that a CEO of a major business is more likely to wear Patek Phillipe than a baby blue Casio G-Shock.

I'll restate it; your watch will determine your wealth, maturity, and social class.

Post a picture of someone wearing a Rolex and a supreme hoodie or a timex weekender and Jordan's.

if you don't like them don't wear them, but not all watches are obnoxious or chunky, just look at the F91W, its quite discrete

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I work in an environment where a Rolex (or equivalent) is expected of anyone above the age of ~30 in order to prove they are successful.
And yet I find none of the Rolex watches attractive.

The only one I find acceptable is the Oyster Perpetual design, but I'm still not really in love with it.
Personally, I love the looks and the blue accents of the Casio Oceanus - but it's Casio and quartz, that's not acceptable in this circle.

I'm still 27 and I can't afford a Rolex yet, though.
I'm sure my taste will change over time and I will find them attractive purely because I'll feel I -have- to buy one as a status symbol.
I guess this is what happened to everybody else too.

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>>11777040
rolex is the baby g for rich people. Its target group are people who know shit about watches but want to own an expensive one.

people mostly buy it because every one knows what a rolex is and they sort of all look the same so you can be sure that people will see the rolex, know it is a rolex and think "hey that guy has a rolex".

If you have the money for a high quality watch go for something like nomos, glashütte, IWC Schaffhausen, Omega, or A Lange & Sohn.

Getting a rolex is as much of a douche thing as leaving the last button on your blazer sleeves open.

>>11777103
The problem is that this is a case of making sure other people know what you're wearing, which is why everybody wears a Rolex.

I'm fairly convinced this is the only reason people buy them anymore.

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My Breitling

>>11777040
>>11777040

A Rolex is very attainable. You can get a vintage date just for about $3300 CDN which is even less in you're in the USA

>>11776965
I got a Boss Watch. Have to recommend it. I got a white/silver dial and black leather armband. Cheap, good and solid. Very solid actually.

>>11777001

You're positively stupid.

The point you are trying to make is that X will determine the watch you're wearing, not the other way.

But even that is stupid.

In any case, it's pretty clear you're a teenager with no idea how actual people that are financially comfortable dress.

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I was thinking of getting this as my next watch. I want to get a diver but I'm not really interest in Rolex. My only issue is all the fucking text they put on the dial.

inb4 Tudor is a poor man's Rolex

>>11777227
That's way too blue

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>>11777235
>>11777235

Also comes in black which i would consider.

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>>11777248
Get the previous model.

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Here is an interesting watch. It is by Jaquet Droz.

>>11777257
>>11777257

Yeah less clutter on the dial. The only difference is the in house movement on the new version but who cares. Hopefully the prices on the previous model start to come down soon.

>>11777264
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7XU_2--tko

>>11776965
>>11776973
No. Don't buy an Hugo boss, Fossil, others commercial brands.

They're just overpriced for the quality of teh watch.

>>11777375
Exactly. I am surprised that people agreed on them. They are likely just licensed products.

>>11777741
Most people don't know better. Can't fault them really.

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Hello fa,
call me a pleb but I have the opportunity to get good replicas for about 100€ a watch. There's a good selection I can buy from but I was considering either getting this

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>>11777966
or this

or both actually, for that price

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Hey guys I've being looking for a watch with this style for months. Help me out will ya

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I just got my new SevenFriday V-Series Automatic! :D Anyone recomending any other nice affordable automatic brands?

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just copped pic related today.

>>11777966
>>11777966

don't be a faggot just save your money for a real one

>>11778548

nice

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>>11777040
As someone who has owned 3 Rolex watches in the past (Submariner, Day-Date & Explorer I), let me tell you that you shouldn't give a shit about what people think about you or your watch.

In fact there is no objective reason to spend a fortune on a watch that is less durable and exact than a cheap digital Casio, except if you're really into the mechanical aspect and/or want to wear something made of precious metals.

Also from my many years of experience wearing these watches, NOBODY gives a flying shit what you have on your wrist. 90% of all people will never take a look at your watch and won't notice it. The other 10% are divided between people who don't even know your watch is expensive and those who will think you're a pretentious asshole for wearing it. Only 1% will react positively towards you, and those are gold digger bitches. Trust me, wearing a Rolex will only attract people you do not want around you.

Don't waste your money.

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These seat belt straps look pretty sweet

>>11773970
I feel naked if i don't wear a watch.

>>11774061
as someone in the military, I can tell you this - if you're wearing a shiny watch, you give not even .5 of a fuck if the face is in or out.

>>11774061
It's so you can check the time and hold a rifle/ gun. Any soldier worth their shit has something to cover their watch if they care about glare.

>>11777103
what about vintage rolex

>>11778356
Seiko 5

>>11774025
Nice. I was thinking about copping this one on amazon but I can't find it in a store to try it first, what is the girth of your wrists ?

>>11779124
Wearing the face inwards makes it easier to check the time while in firing position if you're using a rifle.

>>11778930
>don't give a shit what people think
>they will attract these kinds of wrong people and you should care about that

Just shut the fuck up

Is this a real Patel Philippe?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/clo/5791664085.html

>>11781146
>patel phillipe
please stfu pajeet

>>11781146
>broken English
>300 Dollaridoos
>Rolex on the back
Yeah probably a real Pajeet Philippe.

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>>11779958

I'd say around 7 inches, maybe a bit less. It's a smaller watch compared to contemporary divers and such, but I prefer the more classic look anyway.

Here it is on the nato. I like it a bit less than the bracelet it comes with, but it's way more comfortable (although the cheap bracelet it comes with it is pretty comfortable for a steel bracelet, because it's thin and hallow-feeling).

>>11777011
And ugly as fuck.

>>11780086
>roleee
>jordans
What are you doing here?

>>11782059
What a piece of shit.

>>11777103
what watches do you own anon

>inherited a patek from my father
>never wear it
>wear it once for a work event
>swarmed by some watch nerd from the physics department at the bar
>read arguments on the internet about it
>decided to put it back in the safety deposit box

I never really saw the point. I wear a Casio G-Shock if I'm exercising or doing something outdoors. Apart from that I'm not bothered. I'm open to arguments claiming otherwise, but for the vast majority of my time there's no point in me wearing it.

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These are proper watches
>anything else is just shit

>>11782825
go go power rangers!

>>11782825
>ok

>>11782825
all bought by daddy

>>11782825

Maybe if you're a steampunk cosplaying faggot.

>>11774027
because epic military sniper style xDDDD

>>11782825
#menswear 2013

>>11782059

The date rape watch.

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>>11773970
Not ALL watches are ugly
>I like this a lot

>>11780086
Fuck off jordans shill

>>11777227
it looks like a shitty gmt master II

dont get a watch inspired by another

>>11780086
i also have the same watch and some foamposite nikes. but i never dress like a hood rich piece of trash and wear them in the same outfit

>>11783491
DOPE
Specialy the chinese letters in the bottom
w2cop?

>>11784932
http://www.maisonceladon.com/the-imperial.html

>>11784744
Being hoodrich and ignant is the fun part

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>>11777103
>nomos on the bottom of the list
Shame since I like their designs too

>>11774047
>a watch will determine you wealth
any nigger can blow their welfare check on bling
>maturity
an expensive watch won't make sure you pay your bills on time and hold down a good job
>and social class.
see 1 again

If you take this shit seriously you're probably a step away from a trilby

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Am I effay yet? I love it unironically

Is Movado a meme? I love the design and wanted to get one of their Red Label Swiss mechanical

>>11786131
>>11786131
More liek No-vado

i dont see any reason to have a watch other than the weekender as a teacher

>>11783491
looks like the waxed seal my gran put on letters she would mail me.

>>11786239
FLEX ON THESE KIDS

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>>11777103
>Getting a rolex is as much of a douche thing as leaving the last button on your blazer sleeves open.

t. people who recently got into watches and want to shit talk what is popular to show off their """IN-DEPTH""" knowledge of horology

yikes

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>>11787038

>>11787041
>FALLOUTCORE
>DYSTOPIANFEEL
>POST-APOCALYPTIC AESTHETIC

>>11782059
that's pretty good senpai

>people still wear watches in an age where every faggot in the first world has a computer with a clock on it in their pocket

You guys just look like a bunch of tryhard homos to anybody with sense.

>>11780086
fake rolex

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>>11787038
>>11787041

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>>11777189

Always loved the Trans Ocean over the Navitimer

>>11777227
>>11777248

Almost copped this model before I saw the blue heritage chrono. Pic related, it's 3 years old now.

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couple questions

Is Tissot a good brand?

Any similar style watches you'd recommend?

can you get an automatic watch for less than £200 that isn't a piece of shit?

Is a submariner /fa?

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>>11788035

Tissot is a decent entry level Swiss brand.

My first automatic was pic related, a PR100. A good automatic for under $300, my only complaint about it though was the fact that the case back was a snap back and not a traditional screwdown. It just meant I had be more careful around water.

>>11773970
Buy a sleek watch then.
I'm a huge fan of Skagen watches (from Denmark) because they're thin and impeccably styled. I own 4 of them for different occasions. Watches are needed, but you don't have to wear a huge chunk of shit on your wrist.

>>11776965
Literally mk tier

>>11786545

the weekender is just so clean and modern looking with functionality

>>11788248
>Skagen
>I own 4 of them

What a collection of shitters. I would rather not own a watch.

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i quite like daniel wellingtons. thinking of getting the 36mm face since i have girly wrists. what do you think of them /fa/?

>>11788035

are you literally a beginner? tissot is decent for entry level, you can do much worse

yes, there fabulous affordable automatic watches like seikos and orient(which can be better than some £1000 tag heuer)

>>11789060
the movement of the watch is sold seperately for $8
the finishing on the body can actually peel off

this is the worst choice you can make.

>>11789099
would you recommend anything similar?

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Are Rolex and Omega pleb tier compared to companies like IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and A Lange & Sohne?

>>11789267

Daniel Wellington is a fake person. Literal does not exist.

Also that design is ripped from a traditionally German design

http://www.nomos-glashuette.com/collections/the-nomos-collections/neomatik/

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>>11782059
MUH NIGGAH

>>11788960
Sorry you have such shit taste. I never said those are the ONLY watches I own, but they are a quality reasonably priced option for people who don't want to look like niggers. Enjoy your mediocrity.

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>>11777103
>nomos
>glashutte
>giving advice on watches

Watch "enthusiasts" just fetishize the idea of the watchmaker with decades of devotion and training, calmly pouring his lifeblood into a product that was out-engineered and rendered obsolete 90 years ago. Get whatever you think looks nice and won't break. If you pay a little more, you can get some combination of more dials, more water resistance, and greater likelihood that the seconds hand will square up with the notches on the dial.

Is there anything similar to a Rolex, but not a Rolex? Not necessarily cheaper, but I don't want to pay that much for a Jewish meme

>>11773970
Watches look good so long as your arm doesn't look like an overstuffed sausage

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S E I K O

>>11789822

>Skagen
>reasonably priced option

You don't know a goddamn thing

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>>11789937
>Doesn't state a specific rolex
you just want something flashy and expensive and somewhat douchey that's not rolex?
Perfect.

>>11789818
>WOOAAAHH OOOOOOHHHHHH

>>11790145
Oh shit sorry I thought I did. I was looking at the all steel datejust ii. Was planning on putting it on like a nice suede strap for day to day wear

>>11789589
>Are Rolex and Omega pleb tier compared to companies like IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and A Lange & Sohne?

YES
E
S

You forgot Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, F. P. Journe, Jaeger LeCoultre, Breguet...

>>11789589
IWC and Piaget are on Rolex's level

but VC and Lange are among the greatest ever. They tower above the pleb-wealthy brands like Rolex.

>>11777103
GMT Master II Pre-Ceramic Pepsi or Coke ref.16710
Explorer 2 White dial
Pre-ceramic no-date submariner ref.14060

>>11790735
Meant for:
>>11777040

Wear a Nomos Club erryday, looks great.

>>11790029

>>Skagen
>>reasonably priced option
>You don't know a goddamn thing


What should I cop if I like the style of Skagen watches don't want to be ripped off?

>>11790029
Are you mentally deficient?

>>11790494

Baume & Mercier?

>>11785622
>any nigger can blow their welfare check on bling
I've never seen a poor nigger wearing a Patek

>>11789589
>IWC
no
>the rest
yes

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it's autistic,ugly and gay
kinda like myself

>>11782059
So should I cop this silver one or the black terrorist one?

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I have pic related, I got it as a gift from my dad, I think it's my favorite possession.

>>11789060
Too many people have one now... do not cop

>>11791195
B&M is levels beneath the brands listed above

>>11791466
I like it.

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>>11789818
Mine.

>>11777195
3k on a watch is exactly "attainable" for most people

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What about this guy, not minimalist enough for /fa/?

>>11782825
>HENSHIN!

>>11786117
miggy mous/10

>>11792382

huge fan btw

>>11792382
Is it cumproof? Because I would jizz all over it.

>>11777103
With a rolex you're getting an in house movement in a mid-lowish range luxury watch. They have great resale value and brand recognition.

>omega
>nomos
great choices. Nomos especially.

>IWC
little high

>Lange
>glashutte
Out of the price range. You dont know shit.

gr8 bait m8

>>11781043
>the point
>your head

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Would you cop this if you wore a suit every day?

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>>11792722
I just about did.

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bought a rep for 5 bucks CDN

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Looking at buying something nice. Do I get this?

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>>11792800

Or spend a bit more and get this? Basically upper level Hamilton, or entry level B&R? Leaning towards the Hamilton.

>>11776965

Yeah no. Avoid Fashion brands like Boss, Armani etc and buy something from a company who only make watches. Go for Tissot, Hamilton, Longines, Mondaine, all do good shit for under £500.

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What's the best dress watch under $500? I was looking at either this, a Seiko Cocktail Time, or a Tissot Visodate.

>>11793261

Daniel Wellington

Is Patek Philippe the holy grail watch?

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Rate my Tag Heuer's

>>11782059
GOAT

Where is all this anti-watch shit coming from?

>>11792800
OK value for money

>>11792804
Dogshit

>>11794302
hue/10

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>>11793261
SARB065 cocktail time for sure!
>>11791477
Why not both? I'm sure you can afford them.

>>11777103
As much as I like less known luxury watch brands I think its utter bullshit what you wrote. Ofc there are Rolex that are tacky af and they will show if you have knowledge and taste or just bought it because its a Rolex, in fact this is the case with most new Rolex watches. BUT especially vintage Rolex like the daytona, explorer or datejust are absolutely beautiful.

Are chronographs /fa/?

>>11788248
>from Denmark
*from China
*owned by an American company

>>11794600
Sure, but only if its a real one. Not garbage tier.

>>11794102
LOL, no.

I just did it, /fa/

I ordered the F91W.
I'm also going to the US this winter. I hope I don't end up in Gitmo

>>11794761
>I ordered the F91W.
You fucked up.
Why do you people insist on buying dogshit?

>>11794767
Yeah, no.
It's an absolutely superb watch.
I want something that is discreet, lightweight, and functional.
That's what that watch is.

You're a retard btw.

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Not available anymore

>>11794786
I give you that it's discreet, lightweight and fuctional, but superb???
C'mon dude

That thing is just a piece of plastic shit.

At least get a Seiko, or something

>>11794911
What makes it shit, exactly? It keeps the time well, and the batteries last forever. It's also extremely rugged.

The fact that it's plastic doesn't really matter to me, that much. Plastic is an absolutely superb material. It revolutionized production processes worldwide during the 20th century.

I don't like Seikos. I want a digital retro watch because of MUH CYBERPUNK.

>>11794911
sorry about insulting you btw

>>11791477
terrorist is the wave right now so cop the black

What does /fa/ know about Shinola? http://www.shinola.com/shop/watches/mens-watches.html

>>11794937
>Plastic is an absolutely superb material.
As is steel.

>>11795065
Overpriced american quartz.
You need not know more.

But really, all that matters is whether or not you like it. That is all that matters - ever - when buying a watch.

>>11795138
and I guess it's simply a matter of personal preference then. the steel on the seikos is a bit too shiny for my taste.

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just picked up a grail and need it sized. alot smaller than the speedmaster I have but looks better in my eyes

>>11795215
why does the band look ridiculously small compared to the watch face?

>>11795232
watch is 38mm and the band is 18mm.

As a skelly, do you guys think I could pull off wearing a vintage ladies Omega?

You can find them pretty cheap in good quality compared to the male ones, and most look pretty unisex imo

>>11795306
Just get a regular vintage Omega, they are quite small, around 36mm

>>11795306
Well... Post one, and your wrist size.

>>11775356
Looks so Clean, w2c?

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What about smart watches? Pic related, I have a gear s2 with the black centerpiece and a brown band.

>>11795545
No, tacky and you look like a tool. If you are not into watches dont get one or get a simple casio and buy a nato strap for it.

>>11795476
Costs ~$20k.

>>11795476
Chronometre Bleu.

>>11777040
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041LG08U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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>>11794789
fortunately

I want something cheap, digital and effay, that will be able to withstand bike rides on rough terrain. I leave my Seiko 5 home when I go biking since I'm afraid the repeated shocks will ruin it.

>>11795646
G-shock.

>>11795673
That's what I assumed, but are there any recommended models? Ones that look good and are cheap as fuck?

>>11774025
BAHAHAHA

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>>11774025
Made to be worn that way.

>>11794302
Dude the one on the left is a fucking fake. The one on the right is alright but quartz.

>>11773977


wtf i hate jews now

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cop or not my boyos, are japanese watches good quality-wise?

>>11796652
yea but not a fashion brand watch like that.

>>11795952
Love pepsi GMTs. I've been lusting after a batman GMT or an Explorer II. The blue lume really bothers me though.

>>11795683
Bump for interest

>>11787854
>>11787854

I'd consider getting the heritage chrono. It's a great looking piece.

>>11789937
>>11789937

Tudor watches. Hell, it's only within the past few years that they stopped using Rolex cases on their watches.

>>11777040
Grand Seiko

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Been wearing mechanical watches for years but got sick of the unreliability and the fact that I can't just "forget" the watch due to need of regular maintenance, inaccuracy etc. Of course I could have copped "normal" three hand quartz Seiko, Hamilton or similar but I figured I'd jump right into the deep end and copped pic related for everyday beater. Also naturally copped black bull bars from eBay.

G-Shock DW-5660BB (not my pic)

>>11798272
>Casio G-Shock
You fucked up

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Got my first watches. I think they look nice, cause why do I need to pay a shit load of money for Rolex?

>>11798539
Apart from subjective matters such as aesthetics, I don't think there's anything wrong with G-Shocks. Aren't they basically bomb proof?

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Here's my seiko. Cost about $100 and it's real solid, get compliments all the time.

>>11800120
did you put it through a meat grinder? You made a decent watch look like absolute shit.

guys i want a watch but i am a poorfag, do you have any recommendations below 200$?

>>11795602
What make of watch is that?

>>11799924
>bomb proof
Aren't some of them literally used to make bombs?

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>>11779108
BluShark makes Nato straps that feel like seat belts. They're a lot thicker, but these are cheaper.

>>11800253
Too expensive, they just buy the cheapest casio. Shit now they probably use a cell phone.

>>11797271
The Pepsi GMT is great, definitely a nice way to introduce a little bit of color. Personally I favor the Explorer I design a lot more than the Explorer II design.

>>11800120

Seiko 789 or whatever with the blue dial? I really liked that one online, it's got everything I want in a metal banding type but I wasn't sure if I could get something similar but a different brand and cheaper.

>>11787041
Looks like some terrorist tier shit.

Is a gold Nixon watch effay?

>>11782825
I always thought the Opus 3 was a cool watch, the rest are absolutely shit

>>11789589
Different watches for different situations. You wouldn't wear a submariner under a cuff and you wouldn;t wear a piaget or lange diving, None of the brands you named are plebshit in any way but they compliment very different styles.

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>>11789060

I've always wondered: are there any notable watches with mate-black metal wristband?

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>>11801578
>mf when wrong filename

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>>11801578
another

>>11801584
Wow, that one looks perfect
thank you, kind anon

>>11801596
If you want the real deal (you should) be ready to drop like 15k

Does anyone have the poorfag watch guide?

Is there a digital version of it?

>>11800214
Maison Celadon Imperial

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Thinking of getting this Omega Planet Ocean, should I go for it or not?

>>11801951
When did you figure out you want it?

>>11801963
A while ago, I've been thinking about it. Why does that matter?

>>11801972
Because I always advise people to wait at least 3 months to see if it's worth spending a large amount of money on.

>>11801988
I've had my eye on this one since around May-ish. I've wanted a decent watch for even before that but I never really found one that caught my eye, and then I came across this one. What do you think of it?

>>11801995
I like the orange, but I'm not a big fan of the hands, nor the dial.
I wouldn't get it.
But luckily the only thing that matters is what you think, haha.
If you have the money available, and have thought this through, both seems like you have - go for it, anon.

And remember to post pics of it.

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>>11777195
Got mine for about 2 grand

>>11777273
That is sick.

>>11800863

Yes.

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Suitable with formal wear?

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Absolutely degenerate
>>11774025
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>>11801951
"Dad" tier
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Would wear
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>>11801584

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Some people think it is too 'busy' but I quite like it. I like the look of pilot watches

Would you ever get a high-end watch from Jomashop (or stores like it)? There's apparently no manufacturer's warranty because of the price discounts. http://www.jomashop.com/company-info/jomainfo.

>>11804085
Good 80's feel

>>11782059
I unironically like this. And I know some of you do too. Nerdcore is a thing

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Here is a USA Vietnam war issue canvas watch. I think vintage military watches are just the sexiest thing, especially Aviation ones. Ima bump some jpgs

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>>11804649
Here is a 1963 Chinese air force watch.

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Here is an article about USSR watches.

http://clivethompson.net/2016/05/18/the-beauty-of-old-cheap-soviet-watches/

>there are people here who wear synthetic bands and watches with dark faces with dresswear
jesus fucking christ

>>11804742
THIS. except a black backplatething is ok imo. all black isn't

>>11794911
>F91w

>piece of shit

lel

It costs $10. It's one of the best cheap watches purely for practicality and durability. A Seiko 5 is not practical in any way, dum dum

>>11800120
Did you drag your watch along the pavement?

>>11803941
>talk about what watches are and are not shit

>posts a pic of an MVMT shitter

Just end your life thx

>>11803941
>mvmt

fucking kek, confirms your shit taste in watches

>>11803941
>I don't know shit about watches

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The Casio is the only one I actually paid for and is my daily. I think the Sweda has some rustic charm to it and unfortunately the Tissot is my least favourite, doesn't seem to sit quite right on my wrist and I think it's probably too large.

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Meme watch or effay?

>>11805986
spanish market ripoff

>>11805986
I wear mine on the same color NATO. Really solid sport/casual watch. Stands up to shocks pretty well too in my experience.

>>11773970
plebbiest post on /fa/ in a long time

>>11803879
explorer is always suitable

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Is the Seiko 5T50-6A09 ef/fa/y?

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I want a cheap bauhaus automatic watch. Is this the best in its price range or should I save up for 10 months and get a nomos tagente?

>>11807732
If you want a Tangente "homage," get a Rodina: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017IBH0BA/. It's also sold under the Rider brand name.

>>11808038
The hands on the rodina isn't as long though and I would like to avoid getting a chinese brand even if they are great at that price range

>>11794302

Im sorry to say but they're considered shit tier watches by many horology fans

>>11807176
Not really.

>>11787038
>>11787041
How's the water resistance ?

>>11808196
Brathwait is literally chinese garbage.

>>11808196
>I would like to avoid getting a chinese brand even if they are great at that price range
Why?

>>11777189
beautiful piece. How much was it

>>11809719
I have no idea how to explain it properly
It just has the reputation of being "the" really cheap Nomos lookalike, that it feels like there isn't a point in getting the Rodina even though I like the bauhaus look. And there's so many variations of it out in the market with different words on the dial, it just kind of cheapens the brand because it seems like they don't know what they should do either.

>>11795683
If you are into digital displays, DW-5600 is the one you're looking for.
You can get your arm smashed into bits and it will still give the time perfectly. And is affordable as fuck.

If you're into analogic displays, those are 3x the price. If you want a resistant analogic, go get a precista quartz, a marathon or similar military issue watches, avoid stuff like mvmt.

OR get a timex expedition.

>>11797839
here:

>>11810824

>>11801921
watchuseek forums, under the affordables subforum, a treasure trove there.

>>11804169
Jomashop is ok, but they are "grey market", if you really want to pay for a high-end, buy it directly from them. Anyway, what's "High-end" for you? $50k?

>>11804669
Vostoks, Poljots and komandirskies are really appreciated for what they are, affordable, rugged mechanical wristwatches. Not luxury tho.

>>11810851
Yes, protips for /fa/ to get a russian mechanical watch: Avoid buying from ukranie, those are frankenwatches, buy from legit confirmed distributors like zenitar at ebay, or russia2all on the web.

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lads

>>11780086
Ghetto

>>11794477
Oh man, I'm getting my sarb065 soon, but it seems too bulky. Do you find it too thicc?

>>11803941
TOPKEK

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>>11773970
I agree OP, but I hate being a phone autist everytime I need to tell time. So I wear something like the Swatch Skin. Battery only last 1 or 2 years though, but no biggy

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Just ordered. How did I do lads?

>>11810847
>Anyway, what's "High-end" for you? $50k?

For me, $500, but I don't own a watch over $200.

>>11798272
Where'd you cop, and for how much?

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which one, or something else?

>>11811772
Poorly

>>11775356
Fucking grail watch

>>11811772
>Panerai Homage by Casio
You did fine, if it's around $50. Casios and Seikos are the best affordable Quartz arround, you get a little more of what you paid.

Having said that, I think that as a Panerai Homage, it would be better if you get it with a darker dial, either black, lead or navy blue, black is better tho.

>>11812080
Yes, Jomashop is ok then. Almost no one can beat their grey market prices.

>>11812826
>Timex
Get both, OR, get one and buy a nice extra strap with the other color, don't forget to buy the tools to change straps.

BTW, getting a Timex is way better than buying some chinese made Daniel Wellington. (OR other chinese made quartz fashion brand shit)

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I've been toying with the idea of buying this one. Thoughts?

>>11813894
Sleek design, it's kind of the design Dieter Rams would have got to if he made wristwatches. Braun is a weird example of wristwatch brand, existing between being a fashion brand and a quartz utility watches brand.

Anyway it's quartz, do not pay more than $75, aim to get it for way less.

>>11813921
Second thoughts, Helvetica in a wristwatch that's not military-like, well, it's kind of odd. Get it without the numerals, marks only.

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This one is even more "Dieter Rams".
Kind of "dad tier", tho.

>>11813894
GARBAGE

>>11810976
Well done, anon.

>>11813954
It's made in china for sure. But Braun is a totally legit consumer products company that makes more money than Rolex and the Swatch Group combined.

So if anons here are looking for REAL garbage, go look for low tier quartz watches on ebay with engrish-like named brands. And those even keep giving good time.

What are the cheapest watch brands that are acceptable for a starter?

>>11813921
>>11813930
Thanks friend, I'm not sure they make it for men without the numerals but I'll give it a shot. All the stores I've seen it for online hover around $100 at best though.

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>>11814044
Depends on your standards and your budget. (Also your taste and style)

My opinion is, mostly focused in quality and reliability first, not fashion statements:

If you are into mechanicals only, Seiko is great for a starter.
Also some russian brands like Komandirskie, amphibia, raketa, poljot, vostok. (But buy from legit distributors, avoid refurbisheds)
There are also many legit micro-brands that make great mechanicals at that price tier too, like CWC, MWC, Precista, etc.

Some would say Invicta, but they have chinese movements, and they sell them almost as EU made.

Military issued watches are priced fairly and are top-notch quality, like marathon watches.

If your budget is higher, go get a german made mechanical watch, like Nomos, or Glashütte.

If you want swiss made, you'll not get any cheap over there.

If you want one with quartz movement, avoid fashion brands (They'll sell you a watch at 2x-5x it's price) and avoid chinese mushroom brands too, they have poor quality control.
Some people like swatch, but I don't fancy their designs, but their quality is ok tho, my wife had those at HS tho.

If you are into sports and/or want a daily beater for i.e. lawn chores, go get a g-shock(or any other casio that fits) they are japan-made. Puma, adidas and nike are made in china but priced as they are not.

What kind of watches are you into? Divers? Pilot's? Formal? Chronos?

>>11814059
Get a timex, they have indiglo, and with luck and persistence you can find a dial design like the brauns with or without the numerals for arround $50.

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>>11814132
>continued....
TL;DR
>What are the cheapest watch brands that are acceptable for a starter?

The cheapest cheapest for a conscious consumer miser and/or poorfag?

For Quartz:Casio. Good quality control, hundreds of different designs, either analog and/or digitals.

For Mechanicals: Seiko 5. Good quality control, dozens of different designs, all analog.

Both are made in asia, but the quality control is top tier.

For something not totally related to asia and still the cheapest but with some quality, go get a Timex, either analog or digital.

If you want cheaper than that, you'll make a bad purchase.

>>11814044
Go get lost here sempai
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f71/

>>11814132
micro-brands are great for /fa/ hipsters, nobody will know your brand, and your watch would still be quite good.

>>11814059
That's because maybe they got sold-out. No-numerals is the way to go for dressy.

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>>11813894
it's the kind of watch that a lab-rat assistant would wear, I like it. Would do great with a white lab coat.
Pic for inspo.

>>11813863
>buy a nice extra strap with the other color
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I guess I'll buy the black one and an extra strap. What kind of a strap should I get? Another leather band or a nato?

>>11814472
A nato is fine for more casual wearing. But if you haven't had a classic nato and don't know how they feel in your wrist, I advice you to get to feel one first, or just buy one, not a whole set. Because it's a total different way of strap. The watch dangles a little depending on how tight you get the strap around the wrist. Striped natos are better looking than plain colored ones, and usually signals that you're into watches above the average(but this is not as important)

Or you could get a two piece nato, there are striped ones too, and would be like any other kind of two piece strap, same feeling on your wrist. Get a quality nato, good hardware, stainless steel 316 is the best, with thicker nylon material, and nicely made strap holes, with the nylon material solidly melt, because if the band is cheap, the holes will deform into uselessness.

The good about buying extra straps is that you can wear them with your future watches if the lug size is the same, so buy good ones. Rotate between a black leather, a brown leather and a striped nato and you'll cover most of the dressy and casual options for a watch.

I would not buy a Timex strap if the watch can receive other normal straps. They are pricey for what you get.

Where do you live anon? I can recommend you some strap places to buy.

>>11814044
Casio. Seiko. Orient. Vostok.

>>11813894
Those Helvetica numerals are sterile.

>>11814044
Seiko 5