/wt/ - Watch Thread

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What did he mean by this?

https://youtu.be/2DonY3AuycE?t=4m26s

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Does anyone know the service life of a 6r15 movement?
Also where would I service it without worry?
I'm thinking of buying a SARB. Yes I know it's a "cheap" watch, but I like my stuff to last; especially watches.
Also Cream or Black? Are either of them sunburst?

>>55595236
Mark is a cool guy. He seems genuinely uncomfortable flanked by those two autists though.

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>>55595744
Yea Marc seems like a very genuine guy, unlike Fatarico sitting there like Jabba the Hut.

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>tfw you dropped your open Timex in a dirty woodshop while trying to press it back together in a vise
>tfw particles trapped under the glass
>tfw Indiglo doesn't work anymore

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First for dog shit Tag Heuer

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>>55595911
>Fatarico

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>>55595482
Cute.

Is Archie still good or is it still an everending spiral downwards?

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>>55596053
QUICK, WIST WATCH CHECK

PANERAI PHUCKAS

>>55595943
This is why I fucking hate push backs and why I'll never buy another timex again. Give me screws or a screwdown back any fucking day of the week

>>55595236
Please don't ruin Sinn like you've ruined Squale. FFS.

>>55595963
Looks like some nigged rigged contraption from the fallout universe. There's a certain appeal to it i suppose.

>>55595943
>get battery replaced for dogshit watch at department store because free voucher
>they can't get it closed again
>they send it in to the manufacturer
>manufacturer sends it back saying they can't service that model for whatever bullshit reason
>be pissed and stick watch in vice
>shatters mineral crystal and the back still won't go on
bruh

>>55595482
Cocks up for ya, anon. You did good.

>>55596588
sheeeeeet

If it helps in the future, I got it back on by sandwiching it in cardboard from a food box and standing on it with my shoe on.

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>>55596639
I'm sure if I put something around the bezel so the force wasn't going directly through the crystal it would have been fine, but that was years ago. I know better now, both not to do that, and not to buy dogshit.

>>55596588
Shit steel warping from temperature variation?

I want a casio watch that will update time and dst automatically through radio.

What are my options? I don't particularly like the G-Shock look, are there any other Casio lines matching this?

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>>55596715
Casio Lineage models

>>55596768
Thanks for the recommendation, but I should have been more specific:

I am looking for digital-display watches only.

I like the analog aesthetic, but I am more accustomed to digital displays.

>>55596784
Waveceptor and Gw5000

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Timex B29 Chronograph, circa 1992-93

(This is a stock photo, my band is different)

>>55596784
beat me to it. see: >>55596819

>>55595112
so i'm keen on getting a yachtmaster ii, but no matter where i read i can't find proof that it's mechanically more secure than any entry level rolex, can anyone here confirm?

>>55595112
Fuck yes OP, that is still my favorite watch.

Still have mine, 14 years and one band repair later.

>>55596838
>mechanically more secure
wtf are you talking about?

Sup /wt/, I have a steinhart with unitas 6497 that I've been wearig regularly for 5 years.

It still runs fine, I only have to adjust the time once every couple of weeks.

Should I get it serviced now or should I wait until the condition is worse.

>>55596859
guess you can't confirm then

>>55596838
>>55596866
the term mechanically more secure doesn't mean anything. what specifically are you trying to find out?

The regatta timer is a complication, the more complications a mechanical watch has the more you can expect to spend on a regular service. Also, more complications mean that there is more to potentially go wrong.

Rolex movements are very good and generally robust, so it is a sound watch. A more entry level rolex however will be more robust.

"mechanically more secure" isn't terminology that will yield an answer since it doesn't have any specific meaning.

>>55596914
awesome, thanks for that. exactly what i was thinking, but i wasn't sure if they put as much effort into making sure their entry level watches were as well made as the more expensive ones, for the core functions of a watch at least.

>>55596819
>>55596829
Will take a look, thanks

>>55595252
Anyone? I thought the SARB was super popular here

>>55596689
Is that a Fervi vice?

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This thing is a beast. Watches are tools, and this is an excellent example of one.

>>55597260
Nice bezel alignment

Is it true that /wt/ hates digital watches?

>>55597237
No, it's a Google Images vice.

>>55597472
The Sumo would be an amazing watch if the bezel didn't look like shit.
If it had the SKX bezel I would buy it.

>>55596843
what model is it?

>>55597610
not really, a lot of people here have g-shocks. they're just not really discussed here.

I was about to buy a Tissot Classic Dream for 120€ when I read it has a life span of 5-10 years due to plastic interiors.

WHAT THE FUCK.

I guess I'll have to spend 300 if I want a nice overall watch. And now I'm on it, let's buy a mechanical one: I'm constantly reading about problems after the battery swap.

>>55599541
And now that I'm on it*

>>55599541
mechanical --> automatic.

fuck, I'm that pissed I can't even speak properly.

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I've been thinking about buying a watch so I don't have to use my phone every time I want to check the time. I want something that looks at least somewhat good and is fairly durable, because I don't want a watch that will break easily.

Would this Timex watch be good?
http://global.timex.com/node/78841#collapseThree

In my opinion, it looks decent, and they say that it has a "rugged construction" (whatever that means) and is water resistant up to 50 meters, which sounds good.

Watch is in the pic

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Pretty comfy at the beach.

>>55599541
Alpine kikes are at it as usual.

For 300$ you got the Seiko SARB/SARG/SARX series of watches along with the Orient Star line. Hamilton and a few others should still have a few decent models that use the standard and time tested ETA 2824 movement.

>>55599586
Timex are alright overall, though they tick extremely loud.

Plus there are far better options, that are also better looking than the watch in pic related.

Anyone own a suunto here?
The traverse series looks nice but its out of my budget so I saw the cores.
The specs look pretty good but the design looks kinda shit. Its not gshock territory ugly but the paint they use makes it look like plastic.

Worth getting?

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Got this ages ago as a cheap drunk watch

Should I replace the two tone bracelet with a red pearl ray

>>55599586
Let us know the general styling that appeals to you, features you like, and what you're willing to spend, and we'll try to help you out as best we can.

Why do we have 2 threads?

>>55594438

>>55599614
The Timex watch was on a pretty good sale, 50 euros now and 85 normally, so I thought it would be a pretty good deal. One online watch store in my country has a sale going on, and they have some of the watches on sale. The sale is not the deciding factor of course, but it's always a big plus.

>>55599656
I'm not really certain about the styling since I've never owned a watch, but metal wrist bands seem unnecessarily difficult to adjust, and they might get a little cold during winter, so I'm not sure if I want one. I like the look of the Timex watch I posted. I don't want a watch that is too "sporty" because those will probably look stupid with regular clothing.

As far as features go, nothing fancy is needed. I just want a clock strapped to my wrist, but extra features are not necessarily bad. As I already said, I want something that is somewhat durable so I don't have toworry about it breaking too much. I'm not planning to go diving or anything with it, but I'd still like something that won't break if accidentally submerged.

As far as price goes, I'd like to keep it under 60 euros, but I'm willing to go a little higher if it's really worth the price. As I said above, the Timex watch is on a pretty good sale so it seems like a good deal.

>>55599713
Because this one isn't full of a tripfag's autism.

>>55599788
Irony.

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>>55599785
>The Timex watch was on a pretty good sale, 50 euros now and 85 normally, so I thought it would be a pretty good deal.

More or less the regular price for them. Not like it's a bad thing, it's an okay watch but in that price range you have other things akin to the Amphibia and Seiko 5.

>but metal wrist bands seem unnecessarily difficult to adjust,
Usually in lower price ranges bracelets are meh at best, and are easy to adjust on your own. If you're too clumsy then go to a watch shop to do it for you.

And the straps that come with them aren't that good either. Investing a good 10 to 20$ on a better strap is usually the best course of action. Nylon is an exception.

>and they might get a little cold during winter
Nope

>I don't want a watch that is too "sporty" because those will probably look stupid with regular clothing
So go here http://www.watchsleuth.com/seiko5finder/

Find a model that you like and search it on eBay.

>>55599785
>As far as price goes, I'd like to keep it under 60 euros
Really limited at that pricepoint to either cheap G-shocks, or fashion quartz. Nothing at that point is going to be particularly reliable or 'tough', but it shouldn't break unless you put effort into it. Go for the Timex if you like it. I'm at a loss for what else there is at that price point.

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>>55599785
You adjust bracelets once and they should be fine. If it's a high quality one you shouldn't ever have to worry ever again, but lower quality ones in your range (folded versus solid links) typically aren't worth it due to hair pulling, but cheap good aftermarket ones exist.

They'll only be cold once being put on, then they'll adjust to your body temperature of course.

What you posted looks more military inspired, called a field watch. It looks fine with regular clothing like jeans and a tshirt, maybe casual button down, etc.

A Timex should hold up fine and has the basic features you could want. Just consider you'll have to replace the battery once in a while, which is easy to do. Other cheap brands are Casio, and subsidiary brands like Pulsar, Lorus.

Common other recommendations would be like a mechanical Seiko 5 like above, or Vostok Komandirskie or Amphibian.

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>>55599858
>>55599869
>>55599909
What if I raised the budget to maybe 100 euros? If I'm gonna get a watch I might as well get a good one. The Seiko 5 series sounds really good, if I understood correctly the wind themselves automatically.

I live in Finland and I'd like to order from inside the country which makes things a little difficult. What do you think of this?

http://www.laatukellot.fi/seiko-5-musta-teras-p-64739.html

It's some Seiko 5 series watch, the model number is SNK361K1. It's currently on a 53% sale so it costs 90 euros. Would this be durable enough? Watch is in the pic.

As far as the wrist strap goes, I don't consider myself clumsy so the adjusting won't be a big deal if it's not super difficult.

>>55600012
>Would this be durable enough?
So long as you don't bring a hammer to it, there should be no problems.

There are literally thousands of Seiko 5 models and variants, so spend some time looking for one that really catches your eye. There are plenty in the military style that the Timex follows.

And yes, you do understand correctly. Most automatic watches have a power reserve in the range of 30-40 hours, but so long as you wear it, it'll never run dry, and you don't exactly need to be running marathons to get the thing moving either, even the slightest movement will result in some charge being built.

>>55600012
The same watch is available here for USD $70, which is around most Seiko 5 models, so just make sure you can't get it cheaper there.

>>55600055
Finland, Sweeden, and Norway all suffer insane import taxes for no reason whatsoever. That and some things just tend to cost more in Europe anyway.

>>55600012
I've owned a simillar model to this one before (SNK357) and it's alright mostly.

Though It has a terrible [5] printing all over the dial.

>>55600048
The Seiko 5 series sounds really good then, not having to worry about the clock running out of power as long as it's being used sounds awesome. And I'm not planning to abuse it, I'm probably not gonna use it if there's a significant risk of it getting hit too hard.

>>55600055
>>55600068
Many things here tend to cost a lot more than in many other countries, especially the US. It seems like that if I want to get a Seiko 5 without having to order from other countries, the watch I linked is as good as it gets for 100 euros. The watch is normally sold at 195 euros, and 90 euros now on sale, which seems insanely expensive if you can get one for 70 bucks there.

>>55600148
>I'm probably not gonna use it if there's a significant risk of it getting hit too hard.
It takes a fair bit of effort to break one, the only real common way a watch will get damaged is by sending it face first into a corner of a desk. Even then, with a fair bit of force.

i have an old watch where the hand of the seconds can not get passed the hand of the minutes sometimes (always when the minutes are around 40-50). what can I do to fix it?

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>>55597260
Beast mode

>>55600218
The hands probably have a slight bend in them. Will need to check the hands. Otherwise it's the cogs the hands attach to that are out of alignment

Anyone already received their new gen neptune?

>>55600242

That's nice as fuck. Big fan of the rubber strap. Have you ever watched Casey Neistat? He's a YouTuber, and total pretentious arsehole, but he has a Rolex with that same rubber strap, in navy blue. I always thought it looked awesome.

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I found a watch strap made out of genuine elephant leather. Available in brown or black.
How is it compared to alligator?

>>55600170
>>55600148
>>55600134
I'm probaby gonna get the Seiko watch I posted, since and don't think I will find another deal as good for any time soon, and I want a Seiko 5 series after reading some of the replies I got. 90 euros is a bit more I planned to spend, but if it's a quality watch like people said it's nothing too bad. Thanks for help.

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Grand Seiko Snowfrake in Toronto today (well, yesterday)

>>55600607
Go ahead.

Just order a different strap for it as well.

>>55600618
Why, or is the stock strap so shitty?

>>55600469
PEEEEEEETA

>>55597005
Working life? With maintenance, longer than yours.

Sunburst? Not with the one you posted. You want the Brightz SDGM003 or SDGM001. Check it out on Seiyajapan.com.

>>55600636
Depends if you like Malaysian hairpullers or you lack any arm hair.

Otherwise order a leather or perlon strap off eBay.

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>he wears a chain watch

>>55600671
>Depends if you like Malaysian hairpullers or you lack any arm hair.

Sounds pretty terrible. I don't have long armhair though so I might try it with the stock strap at first and if it doesn't work get a better one.

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Thoughts on this Orient, /g/?

It's about $250 AUD new.

>>55601054
Power reserve indicator sort of ruins it for me, but would definitely take it in a cream/brown colour.

>>55599628

I own a Core.

Lovely watches, but the display can be a little hard to read in low light for the inverted display models.

The sensors are fairly accurate though. More so than some of its competitors

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I actually found this on a chink shit thread. Of course it's a fake, but it seems to be made from the same materials as the original

after almost 8 years of dealing with an old poverty-tier orient mechanical i bought meself a cheap, very basic casio digital watch (not the osama one, it's too tiny)

I initially wanted to invest in those funky adapters so I could put a nato strap on it since I find them uber comfortable to wear but then the resin strap it came with it's nowhere near as uncomfortable as I expected it to be and I don't have to worry about water anymore.

feels good.

>>55596182
Was meant for >>55596098

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>>55597260
>tfw ywn be big enough to wear a Seiko turtle
Kill me

>>55597493
Actually it's perfect. Just took the photo at an slight angle. Same for chapter ring. Went through 3 of them until I got a perfect one :)

>>55600012
It will outlive you, guaranteed.

>>55602361
The lug to lug measurement is barely more than that pulsar, you might be able to pull it off. They wear much smaller than their size indicates.

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>>55602780
He's just about pulling off the Pulsar to boot.

On another subject, i'm still trying to consider if i want the 773 or 777.

>>55602767
unserviced, you can expect a seiko 5 to die in 25 years give or take

>>55602977

You can expect a cheap automatic to die from a few hard knocks on the wrist. Also mineral glass looks like shit in active use.

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>>55601054
Are those one of the new orients with hack/hand-wind? I find power reserves much more useful on a hand wind than a pure automatic. Also the date hand/subdial ruins it for me, I prefer wheel/window. Pic is my favorite orient.

>>55599909
Is that a vintage komandirskie or a new one modded with a amphibian case?

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>>55603388
Unfortunately it's not hand windable.

The new Bambinos look really nice. I'm currently tossing up between these models and the bambinos...

>>55595963
I'm guessing thats a 7750 movement? I've seen some tags with 2892+chrono module.

Anyone got any good looking chinkshit watches?

i'm looking at Burei ones on Amazon and a couple look decent for around £50

>>55602880
Definitely 777. Gold accented watches look like shit when they start to fade.

>>55603794
I was referring to the navy blue 773, not the black/gold 775.

Otherwise it would have been a simple choice.

>>55600613
whacha doin on the island sempai

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Okay so where could I find a similar watch to this? I really like the case and the part where the strap is attached to the case (no idea what it's called, a lug maybe?)

Helgray said they were going to do a rerun, but based on pictures they posted a while ago they changed the case completely, so I've lost all interest in their "revised" version. So now I'm looking for a similar style of watch. Does anyone know of a model that looks similar-ish?

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I'm really liking my C60 Trident on the navy blue nato strap. Comfy as hell.

>>55603771
For that money you should just get a Seiko 5. They may be cheap entry level watches but they'll be a lot better than a chink shit watch.

Look on creation watches, their prices and service are pretty good.

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>>55596098
I've been kind of wanting a 210, great looking watch although at 7 inches my wrist is probably a bit skinny for it.

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hell, the oris 65 is neat

>>55604025
that style is called wire lugs

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>>55604388
It would have been neat if they did not update the size.

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>>55604689

Oh no it's a whole 40mm wide. How bitch wristed are you that you have to complain about 40mm?

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>>55600613
Greetings from London. Although I'm visiting my parents in Toronto today. Any sign of our fat LordMatic friend downtown there?

Part of the reason why I came back was to get a new strap for my 7018. I found this forded rink braceret from my Type II buried in a desk drawer in my old room. Aside from the gap around where the endlinks are supposed to be (why the fuck did they not put hooded lugs on the 701x, would have been perfect) I think it's looking pretty good. I have no idea how well it's keeping time because you can't really "hack" a Seiko chronograph, but the Toronto watchmaker said he had it regulated to "about +5-10s".

>>55604689
>It would have been neat if they did use piss-yellow lume. It's especially ridiculous in that pic, side by side with the original that didn't fade even near the color of the brand new one.

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>>55604845
God damn the S3 is shit in low light

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>>55604887
Didn't mean to memetext.

>>55604689
>10 bar/100 m

>>55604972
Are you implying that you would be diving even to 50m?

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I really want this watch so bad..

Ok or not?

>>55605096

The base watch is good but that is easily one of if not the most hideous colorways I've seen on a G-Shock.

>>55602767
I ended up ordering a very similar, but slightly different model, since I liked it's aesthetics a little more and it is supposed to be a bit more water resistant. Now I just have to wait, I can't wait to get my hands on it but I'm expecting to get it on wednesday earliest.

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What colour NATO for this Seiko chrono? Would a white one look dumb?

>>55602084
>getting a fake of an already dog shit turd

>>55605134
White would look dumb, just get black.

>>55605192
Not sure why, but plain black always looked super cheap to me. Maybe there's a cool black/white striped kinda thing that would work.

>>55605114
When you pair it with white boost+white shirt+black jeans ..it really dope bro.

>>55605134
A Bond maybe?

>>55603794
my bad, anon. I'd go with 777, but that's just me. seen all of them in person, and 777 seemed the best looker of the bunch.

>>55605134
grey or navy

>>55604904
single register chronos are just the best.

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>>55605134
Dark brown leather nato.

>>55605338
Guess i will, but it'll take a bit of time.

Gotta get the project rolling next week.

Are where any good chronographs which would fit my bitch sized wrists? All i could look too big for me. Vintages are ok if they arent too hard to find, my budget is 500 euros could get a few houndred more if needed, also quartz is a minus.

>>55605907
What do you mean vintages are hard to find? There's a million Seiko 6139s all over the place. Otherwise just look for some shitter with a Valjoux 7750.

>>55605907
Some russian chronos go down to 38mm for <$500. Check out moscowwatch.com.

>>55605165
That's because the fake is the same quality but only costs around $5.

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New bezels from Meranom.

>>55603490
Vintage, it's the definitive Komandirskie case shape now offered in the K-34's.

>>55600424
Nah i haven't seen him, i try to avoid watching people who are wankers on youtube. another rolex anon here put me onto the strap he owns a ceramic bezel no date and i thought it looked boss

>>55600613
What makes this one a snowfrake?

>>55607652
The dial is meant to reflect the snow outside the studio in which it was made. I'm sure you can find a review or whatever going into more detail about it.

Casio WR100M here, what more do you need out of a watch? Seems most of the ones beyond mine are either expensive specialist models or low-functioning gaudy jewelry.

>>55607678
it is very beautiful, winter lover here.

>>55607678
Makes sense now thanks

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Just got these from Japan. Should be arriving next week.
Kind of excited.
Sorry about the shitty picture, apparently Japanese are unable to take non blurry auction photos which doesn't make sense considering they spend so much time taking photos

>>55602084
If it's ali, is the link still active?

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Here is one for the guy in a previous thread who said no one posted rays lately

>>55607864
>56 caliber

Oh dear, anon... you were so close.

>>55605096
I hope you're black, because that's the only way you'll be able to pull that off.

>>55605134
Gray perlon.

are smart watches a good investment?

seems like just normie meme devices to me

>>55608269
Eh it came with the penis quartz.
I'm not a 52 snob.
Didn't see a single 52xx on yahoo Japan anyway

>>55608336
I am.

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So is the the only affordable tank style watch?
Is there anything else like this below $300?
I'll take mechanical or quartz

>>55600647
And where would one service a 6r15 in the US?
Does the Seiko factory have a reputation for overcharging?

Should I just but a SARB017 now or start saving for a Submariner?

>>55608466
Whether or not you are a 52 snob, there is literally no reason to get a 56 over anything else. It's basically an ancient 6R15 that can sometimes be had with more interesting designs.

>>55609941
Two completely different watches that serve completely different purposes. Get a SARB and a Submariner, it's not like the Alpinist is hideously expensive.

>>55609969
Not the watch exactly but the financing is my concern. Like, should I buy a few eh ones over the years or one Rolex in 3 yeara?

>>55610060
Get the watches you want more first. No point in getting something you won't be happy with.

Where have you guys purchased your watches? Online, or at a physical shop? I'd rather see watches in person, but I'm intimidated to shop on a entry level budget, and don't want to pay $50, or $100 over what I could buy it for online.

>>55608694
It's a modern, mass-produced movement.

Any independent jeweler will either be able to do it, or know someone who can.

>>55610060
Buy what you can afford. Don't spend your life's savings on a Rolex.

>>55610231
Don't be so quick to assume that anyone is going to know how or where to service a 6R15. Just because every nigger on /wt/ has a SARB of some sort does not mean they are terribly common in the West; expect puzzled looks from most people if you are not showing up with a 2824.

>>55610269
This is what I'm worried about
If I'm going to buy a SARB I'd like it to last a life time. I dislike the pump and dump mentality that people have with watches.
Would the Seiko factory be able to service it?

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Is there a smaller version of the SARX019? Want to get a watch for the GF.

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>>55610545
The Orient WZ0341EL is a similar design and abit smaller. I'm also looking for watch design like this for very small wrists, for myself.

>>55609969
Unless the 56 comes free with another watch, like in my case. ....

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>>55610745
Thanks, I saw that one and pic related too (in fact you should consider it, 37mm). However, one of the big draws of the SARX019 is the little moon thing at the end of the second hand. Love the texture on the ER2K004W's dial though.

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This man was shooting down communists over korea and flying experimental aircraft for the air force before he went to the moon

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My 9 year old GW-700A is finally dead. Any digital watches as sturdy as this?
Want to get something that actually looks good this time.

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Opinions on The Urban Gentry?

He seems pretty based.

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>>55611459

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I'm looking to get another Rolex. I had an older Explorer in 36mm, but it was a bit too small for my wrist/preference.

I have tried on both the Sub C, and 42mm Explorer ii and like them both. The ExpII is a bit more unique and despite the larger size, my 7.5" wrist fits it with room to spare.

What's /wt/'s opinion?

>>55610364
You would be able to get it serviced I'm sure. Just look at all the fags here with 40 or 50 year old Seikos. They all evidently found someone to take care of them (unless the vintage Seiko freaks are all Canadians who live within an hour of their beloved watchmaker)

>>55610900
Does your 56 work? If it came for free then there ain't nothing wrong with that.

>>55606322
Invicta looks like shit, seiko though looks very nice yet again im concerned my 6.5inch wrists will be too small, also does 6139 stopwatch measure minutes?

I'm looking to buy one watch around $500 that will be able to serve multi purposes. I want something that I can get wet or perform physical activities but classy enough to wear with a suit. I'm looking for something with the versatility of a datejust or an explorer i. No Seiko Sarb033/035 because I already owned that watch once. I want to own only one watch.

>>55611793
>No Seiko Sarb033/035 because I already owned that watch once.
Why don't you own it anymore?
Also check out the GW5000

>>55611821
I sold it a while back because I didn't really enjoy it. It was a good watch but I wasn't attracted to it.

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Just got this beauty a couple days ago, decided to try out a navy/red nato on it. It's my first real watch and I'm definitely enjoying it.

>>55611853
>but I wasn't attracted to it.
Any reason why?

>>55611569
My opinion is that the 39mm Explorer 1 is one of the best things Rolex currently makes, the one with the lumed 3-6-9.

>>55611779
Ok i did researcg myself, you can turn inner bezel. Now then, how do i not buy franken seiko 6139?

>>55611931
Eh fuck that, no one near me can service 6139 and where is a lot to go wrong :/

>>55611886
Mostly the thickness of the watch.

>>55611891
Unfortunately, it hasn't hit many dealers yet. I'll try it on before I make my decision.

>>55611931
6139 doesnt have ticking secondhand right?

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>>55611306
The batteries aren't actually hard to replace, you just gotta follow the guide online and make sure you short it. I revived my GW-300 with just a battery change and a strap replacement.

The strap guide doesn't appear to list any good sellers of velcro watch bands. Any recommendations?

>>55612370
>G-Shock
>Model M
>Actually fixes his own shit
I would befriend you

>>55612614
Odd, i did recall putting a couple there.

Either way, Bonetto Cinturini made a few nice ones but they are hard to come by. Otherwise just buy them as is ideally from US ir Italian sellers.

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I was thinking of buying one of these as my first automatic watch. My birthday is coming up next month and it's not like I spend money on anything.

Thoughts? Suggestions for similar watches?

>>55611459
Go away urban gentry faggot

>>55611763
Apparently it works but i will find out in 3-5 days how well it works

>>55611763
Most of them are Canucks in the Toronto region.

Though I'm a desert kike so I gotta do it myself or figure it out.

>>55612726
a watch without day/date is an automatic fail.

>>55613884
Kys

So, /g/, I have a limited budget and it's impossible for me to get a sapphire + automatic watch, so I'm going for an Orient Symphony for 154€.

What do you think? Metal interiors, right? I want durability. I was about to buy a Tissot Classic Dream until I found out it was fucking plastic.

I guess I'd love it to have sapphire but hell, I'll change the cristal every two years and keep going.

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>>55613998

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>>55610294

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Hello lads

>>55612726
I like the look of those, they have a ceramic case don't they?

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>>55614369

>>55613998
>it's impossible for me to get a sapphire + automatic watch

Stainless steel, sapphire, Miyota automatic movement. $195

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maratac-Mid-Pilot-Watch-2012-Edition-39mm-Original-Design/221936917778?roken=cUgayN&soutkn=yplCMP

>>55615036
no

>>55615036
man, it's beautiful, but I like the Orient more and I've found out that the 2nd gen of the Symphony comes with sapphire.

it's a great day for me.

you think is a nice watch to start with? the previous one I had was a 40€ quartz, mineral crap.

>>55615126
>>55615036
and fuck, now that I look at it closely, what the fuck is wrong with the case? Jesus.

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>That feel when you wake up in the morning and find out your 7018 has a power reserve of about 6 hours

Probably the mainspring since I literally just had it serviced. MotherFUCKER

I wonder if the mainspring and barrel assembly from a 7009 would work in this thing. Apparently there is a surprisingly high rate of cross-compatibility with a lot of other parts. Too bad, because everything else is gorgeous.

>>55613696
I still find it hilarious how it's not just Canadians, but specifically Canadians from the area immediately surrounding Toronto. I'm sort of the lone outcast living in the Southwest.

>>55615142

Just look for better offers. But the Maratac Mid Pilot is nice. You can find some in good condition in your price range

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what do you think, lads? upper left one is my favorite

http://watchesbysjx.com/2016/07/introducing-the-seiko-x-nano-universe-limited-edition-automatics.html

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>>55616241

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What do you think?

>>55616455
F105W is the same size and has a vastly superior light.

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>>55595112
>tfw keep falling for /g/ memes

>>55615243
>lone outcast living in the Southwest

How about lone outcast living in the middle east?

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I still like this


Would look huge on my wrist

>>55616543
There are thousands of Seiko 5 styles and someone you manage to find the fucking ugliest one they make

>>55616668

The man wears wooden pearls on his wrist, he is disovering his sexuality

>>55616668
post yours senpai

>>55616551
Among the Canadians, I mean. Southwestern Ontario may be far from my Seiko repair guy, but I know Jyuu-Senpai lives further away still.

>>55616582
Also it's dogshit Tag Huehue.

>>55603540
>good indices
>retarded subdials
No, thanks.

>>55616543
Also, having bracelets and gypsy shit next to a watch is queer as fuck.

>>55608675
Gruen Curvex.

>>55617694
>projecting your insecurity

>>55617490

How old are you?

>>55617865
Old enough to realise that Tag Heuer is overpriced dogshit.

>>55617834
>>55617865
Both of you fuck off.

>>55617945
Dayumm, your boyfriend forgot vaseline last night? You angry cause your starfish be pulsin?

>>55616241
>upper left one is my favorite
It is the least bad. Still rather noisy face. Also lacking crown protection.

>>55618494
suggest a minimalistic seiko for me. I'd pay up to 400€, maybe a little more

>>55618543
SARX015 or Sarb035

>>55615142
>>55615036
Read the description. That watch had been listed forever and remains unsold because it's in shit condition. Will probably cost more to fix than to buy a new one.

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Looking to get my first watch. Have my eyes on the Seiko SARB033. Is this a good first watch for someone with smaller wrists? Legitimately new to watches so no idea if this is a meme watch or anything.

>>55613998
just get a seiko 5 modded

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Best

>>55615243
Any alternatives for this watch? It seems too unreliable for daily use.

>>55619067
It's 38mm so definitely bitch wrist friendly. Great choice for a first watch, personally I find them to be a bit boring though.

>>55619226
Not him but it's vintage, of course it is going to have a degree of unreliability. At the very least you have zero water resistance, and quite often there are other quirks that go along with owning one. Its not like they can't be fixed, though. Either way it's not for everyone. And no, there is no modern equivalent to Seiko's 701x chronos.

>>55618835
what is the difference under the skin?

>>55613998
>So, /g/, I have a limited budget and it's impossible for me to get a sapphire + automatic watch, so I'm going for an Orient Symphony for 154€.
Tisell.

>>55619556
They have the same movement if that's what your asking, the SARX has somewhat better finishing and a far more interesting design.

>>55619506
how about reliable automatic chronographs not necessary seiko, does such thing exist, either vintage or modern?

>>55619595
is there a darker version?

>>55619644
also I'm confused as fuck. why can't I find those watches on official site?

>>55619608
A citizen 8110 is a better bet than the notably flawed 6138/9 movements, it's superior in almost every way but a good one will cost you a fair bit of change and are harder to find. Mechanical chronos are expensive and delicate, if you want reliability go quartz.

>>55619644
They're both black, there aren't "darker" versions.

>>55619679
JDM models, they aren't sold by Seiko USA and have to be imported.

>>55619698
I'm from europe. I have to import it? any good, trustworthy sites?

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>>55619608
Anything with a ETA7750 in it?

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Enjoying my chinkwatch with st2525 movement.
Talk shit about it, I don't care.

>>55595252

i'm interested too, I made a few bucks on a side job and picked up an SARG005 which has the same movement.

Should be here in a few weeks

>>55599858

where would someone find a band like the one on the left

>>55619608
>>55619750
And here's the cheapest watch with the Valjoux I could find.
http://www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t059-527-16-051-00.html

>>55614369

I saw someone wearing one in Manhattan yesterday, I really hope they didnt pay $180+ for it and it was a chink knock off

>>55620816
http://www.holbensfinewatchbands.com/eulit-kristall-woven-nylon-perlon-black/

>>55621053

thank you

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Which low-price Seiko is the most similar to this one? Doesn't have to be new.

>>55621245
A vintage 6218 or similar.

>>55621245

sarb035

>>55621271
Nope.

>>55621261
Pretty good approximation. Thanks. Kinda rare though.

>>55621570

why not? Nope isn't sufficient

>>55621741
Case shape is too rounded.
Don't like that matte dial color.
Don't like the busy seconds dial.
Don't like the lume on the hands.
Don't like that counterweight on the second.

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Hey guys, it's been 2 years and my Timex Expedition strap is falling apart. Could you please recommend me a new one that would look nice with it?

My only caveat is no leather. Leather smells disgusting after sweating and falls apart.

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>>55621845
How about leather with rubber backing, fämalam?

>>55621880
Mmmmmm no, sorry. There's leather on the inside there. The strap that came with the expedition was leather on the inside, and it's just nasty now from sweat.

Why do people like rubber straps so much?
I understand wearing them for diving, but they're not breathable and make your arm sweat.
Bracelets are the best for summer.

>>55621945
>I understand wearing them for diving

Mostly this.
I don't change back to my bracelet when i hike/climb because i don't want to damage it needlessly but you are right out was more comfortable for out of ocean activities

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>>55621845
Nato strap.

>>55620966
Mine is a 3$ knockoff with a leather strap I got off an old watch so I'm fairly happy

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New camera lens, thought I'd try to get a decent picture of my baby.

>>55622708
That's not a baby, it's a watch.

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>>55622672
For 5$ it's not too bad imho senpai

>>55622730
Yeah, well you're not a baby either, faggot.

>>55622708
Is that domed acrylic?

>>55622800
The default sekio hardlex, whatever the fuck hardlex is.

>>55622839
>whatever the fuck hardlex is

Seiko's proprietary type of mineral crystal.

>>55621845

Nylon Nato

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Current watch, thoughts?

>>55622746

>that tiny penis

>>55622746
You've got some big thighs there boy.

>>55623087
Hope you are either Mediterranean or Indian

>>55623087
>clone of Rolex's least tasteful watch

About the lowest anyone can sink.

>>55623555
Nope, nice trips.

>>55623572
Sorry I don't want to drop a couple thousands on a datejust.

>>55623572
>least tasteful
>not the Yachtmaster II
inherently wrong

>>55623398
Ah now

>>55622708
Seiko could have made that watch so good but it's like they punish you for not being able to afford a Grand Seiko.

>>55623973
That's a cocktail time right?

>>55623654
Agreed, sort of.
The yachtmaster is only slightly less tasteful

>>55623973
Whats wrong with it?

>>55624238
Yes

>>55624258
I feel like the datejust is much more conservative than the Yachtmaster II in particular.

the regular yachtmaster is just a more blingy submariner but the II is horrendous.

I rather like the datejust though I didn't at first. even the twotone version has grown on me

>>55624586
I want a yachtmaster red second hand for my sub

What watch should I buy if I want to get called a faggot and anally raped?

>>55624873
See
>>55622746

This thing is getting shilled on Reddit


https://www.knickoftimee.com/products/limited-launch-special-free-2015-yazole-mens-luxury-quartz-leather-watch

It's free.
Whats the worst they could do with my info?

>>55620748
Finish looks pretty gud for chinkshit. How well does the movement run?

>>55624976
Guess I overestimated /g/ again. Stay classy boys :')

>>55611459
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RRAHpgAbMmU

>>55625026
Thanks just bought one black face with brown strap.
$12 shipping.
Cheaper than aliexpress

>>55625589
I love this dude.
Check out the squaaaaleeeee factory tour

>>55625609

Report back when you get it

>jomashop

>>55625026
If only it wasn't hideous.

>>55625196
>what's the worst thing they could do with my info

they could send you that watch

>>55608378
Invest as in you want it to increase in value overtime? Never.

>>55626096

I don't like.

>>55608378
If you mean going up in value? Fuck no, they're plummet as newer ones come out
If you want convenience of being able to check your weather/email/text on your wrist, sure.
I wear one at work because it's noisy as fuck and I can't always hear my phone ring, but the watch vibrates enough to get my attention

>>55625869
Whats wrong with jomashop?

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>>55625233
It keeps better time than than my other mechanical watches (amphibia and vintage piece). The quality of the watch is better than I expexted.

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I really like those white face/blue dial watches like the Bambino and the Seikos like >>55610545
but I'm a poorfag so I settle for Seiko 5s and natos.

>>55616543
>>55617694
Wear your gypsy shit proudly, friend.

>an entire thread without tripfags and namefags
I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted.

>>55595943
just buy a new one lol

>>55626942
they sell watches they don't have. This leads to shitty waiting times.

I am sure there are other reasons but I've never dealt with them so I only know what I've heard

>>55627740
Eh, at sometimes 40% less than AD it's well worth it. The prices are comparable to buying mint condition used ones from the Japanese consignment sellers on Ebay, except it's brand new with box and papers, no customs fees, and you can return it domestically if you don't like it, instead of having to pay for shipping it half-way around the globe (if the seller even offer returns to begin with). Buyers on WUS and Leddit mostly reported no issues.

>>55628015
>>55628015

>>55626832
Haha, just looked at that watch and said "nah don't like it" scroll down two replies and see yours

>>55627154
Got a link to product page?