/wt/ watch thread

I want a watch but I'm afraid the prescribed linear measurement of time will give me anxiety especially when taking psychedelics but also sober.

>>55747806
This meme again?

>>55747844
Not a meme, I'm serious.
I had a watch once and it was depressing to look at the time too often

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Meme

>>55747806
>linear measurement of time
So, you'd prefer an exponential measurement of time? You'd start shitting your pants around noon.

>>55747806
Try a solar watch or a 24hr watch to chill out dude.

>>55747847
Take the hands off, then it won't make any difference.

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I've been hunting everywhere for somewhere to buy the Orient Bambino v3 from (with white face/silver trim). But these watches are sold out everywhere!

I've checked Long Island Watch, Sky Watches, Watch Direct, Duty Free Island Watch and eBay. It's on Amazon, but the price is ridiculous!

Help me, /wt/!

>>55747920
I quite like the look of the blue dial..I feel it would dress very well.

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>>55747920
>>55747920

I wouldn't bother with bamboonis when SARB033, 035 or 017 are available for only about 330

>in house movement
>hacking and handwinding
>100m water resistance
>sapphire crystal
>made in japan

strap is custom, it comes on a bracelet

>>55747920
>>55747920
Afaik they get released in batches. So if those websites have a 'notify me when this watch becomes available' button, you may want to use it in this case.

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anyone here with this watch? SARX015

can you please post some rl pics? also where can I order it?

>>55748041
seiyajapan is the best place to order from

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My mother made fun of me for spending my allowance on this clock radio at age 13

Here it still is, 15 years later.

>>55748050
thank you! it is a good watch, right? are there any better models for that price?

>>55748105
It's great for the price, yes. Check out SARG and SARB series as well. They're a little less expensive but have flimsier bracelets.

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To the anon asking about my Venus, it's a ETA 2789 movement. If you google it you'll find lots of them.

Also serial number on the caseback is 97.38.01

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Plz no bully

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/g/ plz help!

My watch has a 24 hour reference sub-dial, today I was looking at it and noticed that the bezel is divided in to 30 notches see pic related.

Is there a reason for this or is the watchmaker just a fucking retard?

>>55748150
I'm sorry but it's ug... not pretty. and those screws... my god

>>55748150
what does it do?

My dad sent me a wristshot today, hes turning into a watchfag.
perhaps Someday he'll start buying me watches instead of the other way around lel

>>55748150
Fuck you. Jellin

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>>55748158
this is the watch

>>55748293
>>55748158

fashion watch things

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>>55748150
Still consider this the most beautiful Sportura of them all.

>>55748293
Watchmaker went full retard on that one.

>>55748293
Looks like the major ticks represent 4 hour groupings. But in that case it should say 24 on top and 6 (not 8) on the right and 12 and 18 in the other positions. The way it is now, it's clearly indicating that 8 is 1/2 in between 0 and 12.


But rotary doesn't make watches, their Chinese business partners do, and rotary sells them.

>>55748385
it does say 6 on the right photo just looks wrong

the major ticks are every 5 and the 6 and the 18 are both halfway between two ticks

Bought my first expensive watch (Rolex) recently. A week later it was stolen. fml

Don't feel like buying another watch ever again.

>>55747885
or one-handed

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>>55748351
desu that's why I bought it, my other watch is a memeshock which I wear for work

>>55748012
but the bambino is like $100

>>55748418
If there were 3 ticks between each major it would make sense, or 6 of them to track half hours. 4 doesn't make much sense.

You could always email them and ask.

>>55748445
stolen from your wrist? what the fuck did you do?

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>>55748486
thug life

>>55748486
House was broken in to. My first burglary ever. Thieving cunts, I hope they get cancer.

The timing seems very suspicious so I even suspect it was someone I know.

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What does /g/ think of this watch?

>>55748557

Bulovas are OK. Two-tone watches are nigger tier though, should have gone with all plain steel.

Can't find a place to buy a SARX019 in EU, goddamnit. I know it's discontinued but still..

>>55748041
I have the white version (013), it looks alright but my citizen grand classic shits all over it for only a small amount more. I can post some pictures when I'm done with work if the other guy who owns one doesn't beat me to it. Unless you really like the design it's not worth the $100 premium over a sarb.

>>55748557
two-tone sub homage quartz chrono with date at 4:30? yeah that's a great watch

>>55748734
>but my citizen grand classic shits all over it
why

also pls post pics of both

>>55748786
His citizen grand classic is ugly.

>>55748786
Finishing, bracelet quality, AR coating.

>>55748556

Get insurance on your expensive shit.

I got some specifically for my watches and muh wifes ring.

Jewelers Mutual

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Why is Archie so based?

https://youtu.be/NtWU5V2Mwt0

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>who is tgv?
>From the sophistication, prestige and heritage of the British establishment to the rich dolce vita of gritty, working class neighbourhoods of Italian tenements, TGV has had access to two exciting and polar opposite worlds. This has given TGV a truly unique insight and refreshing outlook on life, style and culture.

>THE URBAN GENTRY IS A lifestyle, horology and a culture channel inspired by the loves and passions of its host TGV.

>Known affectionately by his closest fans as "The Governor", TGV was born in London, the son of a British aristocrat and an Italian doctor. He was raised in both countries and has traveled extensively to many exciting international cities. While studying in Florence, Italy, he fell in love with a New Yorker, and subsequently moved to New York City where he currently resides and works in music, film production and audio engineering.

>The Viewers SPEAK
>"TGV is a breath of fresh air in genre overflowing with snobbery, vulgarity and industry bias. A man among men and the perfect example of a truly cultured international gentleman for the 21st century".

I swear I wanted to do a "Buongiorno my name is Don TGV" version of the Ken-Sama pasta, but I can't compare to real life.

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Last thread I asked about Braun watches and someone said they're overpriced and to get a Stowa Antea instead. But afaict a simple braun watch is 130 eurodollars while stowa antea starts at 850. Damn good looking watch tho.

>>55749670
Why do you all like him so much? He's unwatchable.

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Don't you think it's strange how square and rectangular watches often look feminine, even though it's arguably a more manly shape than round?

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SARX015 or ...?

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>>55750544
Round cases/movements are literally better, a square watch that's not absolute dogshit will cost more to own and maintain than a round one. Women generally don't care if their expensive watch is dogshit by design as long as it gets them social life point.

>>55749670
>premature ageing
>fat
>loud
>terrible quality video and audio
>obnoxious
>repulsive

I've never sat through more than a minute of that living, breathing turd.

>>55750727
>square watch that's not absolute dogshit will cost more to own and maintain than a round one.

why?

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second gw5000 arriving today. I want to put it on a different strap.
Besides combi-bracelet or nato-adapters, what other options are there?

>>55751285
>second gw5000

You could have used the money you spent on both on a real watch.

>>55751318
GW5000s are fantastic watches.

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I just ordered pic related. Opinions?

>>55751201
Well the mechanism to extend the hands all the way into the corners is pretty brittle.

>>55751492
Never had one myself but from what I've read it's a great watch for the money. Post some pictures when you get it anon.

>>55751492
I'm wondering if that watch is handwind only or if it has a system that uses the power generated by the movement of your arms to wind it. Anyone know where I could get that information?

>>55751201
Crystals will be more expensive to manufacture or replace. Water sealing will be trickier. Manufacturer either has to develop/source a rectangular movement or put in a tiny round one with a huge spacer.

>>55751658
Pretty sure the AUTOMATIC is pretty well visible.

>>55751658
You can't, virtually nothing is known about Seiko's AUTOMATIC line.

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>>55751658
>>55751739
>>55751752

>>55751318
>real watch
post yours faggot.

I have many watches; jap, swiss, mechanical, quartz. these g-shocks are excellent and i got the second for a deal I couldn't pass up.

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So what's the opinion on Tissot Le Locle?

>>55752042
It's fine. They put some effort into that watch, more than they usually do.

It's not super impressive in terms of the aesthetic design and finish, but it's a solid timekeeper.

>>55752151
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Now, there's no need to thank me - I'm just doing my bit to help you get used to the anonymous image-board culture!

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>>55752176

>>55748144
thanks anon, afding it to my shopping list. will probably comw with a goofy poljot

>>55752216
Not as old as a tripfagging shitlord. :^)

>>55752151

It just reminds me of the SARX019 and since it's discontinued I can't find it anywhere without overpaying by a fair bit. If only I knew about it before.

>>55752301
but the seiko has an enamel dial

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>>55752242

>>55752326
Yeah, I know it's not really the same dial. I just want to moan about not knowing about it before it got discontinued. Found about two sellers in EU and both would end i huge overpay.

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y/n?

nd y?

ty xx

>>55752565
Yes, that watch is gorgeous

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>>55752042
cheaper

>>55752565
If there's a version with blued hands / indexes I'd rather have that, but that's okay too.

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>>55752565

Yes
Also you should spend the extra to get it modified to pure hand wind.

>>55748041
Cheap men's Aqua Terra.
Not saying its a bad watch, just a cheaper variant of a good watch. I would pick it up if I liked the looks and can't afford an AT.

>>55751719
those are costs of making, not maintainance

Do any of you have the /wt/ buyers guide for watches in the $3k-$10k range?

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How tacky am I to wear this?

>>55753603

That's disgusting and you should be ashamed of yourself for owing it.

>>55753603
pretty tacky mane

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>>55753593
Yea here you go

>>55753766

Are you memeing or did you post the wrong image ?

>you're in the club with your girl
>you hear somebody smack your girl's ass
>turn around
>see this (video related)
What do you do?

https://youtu.be/moiJoPvK4Yg?t=5m16s

>>55747920
Creation Watches have the middle 3 in stock.

>>55752042
As long as it has an ETA28xx and not their new low cost plastic movements, a pretty good value. However, the only similarities I see from the SARX019 is the white dial and Roman numerals.

>>55749925
The definition of a trust fund hipster. Only thing missing is the Brooklyn address (instead of Queens).

>>55753039
>pure hand-wind

stahp

>Hipster are buying up all the entry level JDM/ex-JDM automatics and driving up the price on the secondary market due to stock shortage.
Should have fallen for the meme 6 months ago to cash in now, instead of blowing my budget on ze Germans.

>>55748556
get landmines... lel
for expensive stuff wall safe
in what shit hole do you live anon ?

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>>55750544
I've grown very font of square/tank style watches
I'm considering adding a Cartier Tank or JLC Reverso to my "to-buy" list after seeing how well this little guy wears on my wrist

>>55754941
Going to have to be ahead of the next tend

>>55755027
I wouldn't bother with the tank unless Cartier decides to actually do something with it that justifies its price or wrist real estate.

Reverso on the other hand is good.

>>55754941
Really? SARBs are still like 320 on Amazon with prime shipping if you have it.
I hate that the alpinist is like 80 bucks more than the regular SARBs and it only comes on a crappy leather strap that will need to be replaced.

>>55749670
This guy is royal shit

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>>55753618
>>55753690
Fuck you guys

>>55754614
Punch him in the lung and he dies
>hehe

>>55754937
But anon self-winding movements, silicon, sapphire and metals other than german silver, brass or gold are unpure fads that distract you from true watchmaking!

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I think I need more divers

>>55755063
What do you mean by real-estate? The tank is pretty small. I agree about the pricing though, ~4k for a 3 hander is nuts
Not that JLC is any better. I'm only interested in the Steel Classic, and thats like 8k for a 2 hander.

>>55753593

Also interested in this.

I've only ever seen the poorfag and midrange guides.

Is there one above that?

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>>55755238
Can any of your watches go deep enough to meet Cthulu?

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I like the tide/moon functions since I live at the ocean. The GWX6900 is shiny and ugly... so I need an opinion:
Should I put the module from the GWX into my GW5000 or should I just change the bezel/strap of the GWX to the matte black from a 5610?

>>55749925
>>55749925
>>55749925

I hope none of you take his shameless sponsored Squale and James McCabe pushing seriously. Boy is after the dolla bill

>>55753603
awful

>>55755448
Get a Protrek with a tide graph

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Do you guys think this would go well with pic related?
>https://www.amazon.com/Hadley-Roma-MSM881RB-180-Brown-Oil-Tan-Leather/dp/B001F0PTNW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
How are the cheaper Hadley Romas? I know they're chink but are they durable and comfy?

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is this dog shit?

>>55755508
I had one & sold it.
too large for daily wear.

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>>55751285

Get a 24mm two piece zulu and notch the ends. Pic related.

>>55755366
What the hell is this ? Sauce ?

>>55755238
>owning Tags and quartz garbage

Never seen a more tasteless collection in my life

>>55755588
>$500
>affordable
fuck you guys

Would a having both a SARB033 and an Alpinist be redundant?

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>>55753766
>invicta, sheitehart and seagull in the list

Edited that for you, removed the stuff that will make anyone within 500 yard radius from you vomit.

+Edit: SARB033 and Coctail Time DO HAVE A SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL you memelords

>>55755575
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfin_squid

>>55755695
Cocktail time doesn't due to the massive dome.

>>55755682
>>55755682

Pushing it but why not. One can be a beater the other a dress piece.

>>55755730
Shit you're right. I actually thought the dome was a mod.

>>55755695

Wrong. Cocktail Time is Hardlex front and back and the 033 is sapphire front hardlex back.

>>55755770
Who actually cares whether the back is hardlex or sapphire

>>55755823
nobody. sapphire on the front makes a difference though

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>>55749925
WRIST WATCH CHECK PHUCKERS BEFORE I KNOCK YOU OUT.

>>55755770
>>55755874
It does. They should stop putting display backs in their lower end movements. 7s26 and 6r15 are really nothing to display. Display of craftsmanship on GS makes sense, on seiko 5? Not so much.

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>>55755877
NO SENOR NO WATCH

BELLISIMOOOO

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>>55755923
>6r15
>seiko 5

>>55755990
?

7s26/ 4r15 = seiko5

>>55756014
4r15 =/= 6r15

>>55756062
Yes hence different names. When did i say they were?

>>55756097
jesus you're dense. the point is that the 6r15 isn't used in seiko 5:
>>55755923
>>55755990

hey whatever happened to watchmaker anon?

anyone have his school watch?

>>55756263
he graduated last i heard.

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>>55755533
I have a hadly roma strap, and I did not really like it at all. This is much better:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350585801091

Here is an ostrich leather one from the same brand.

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>>55755533
>>55756808
And here is a black one on my Accutron.

>>55748073
>28
>still on 4chan

>>55756852
underage detected

>>55755238
Do you live in a pineapple under the sea?

>>55755475
Like it or not, every pre-owned Sqwaleeeee I've seen on Ebay for the past months or so have sold near or above retail. In the luxury market, perception is reality.

>>55748073
Haha ! I had one of those. And a Philips stereo that was in a matched pair at the time.
Good choice anon

>>55755588
I'd rank non-homage Seagulls on par with Vostok and Rodina. In fact, isn't their QC more consistent than the latter?

>>55748144
I have asked before, but forgotten.
What does the "T" indicate near the swiss made
>>55748150
Oh anon I'm so sorry about your watch.
Tell me who done this and I will go find and punish them for you.

>>55755076
The Alpinist allegedly has better finishing than the other SARBs according to:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/one-watch-rule-them-all-sarb035-729756-3.html#/forumsite/20758/topics/729756?page=2

>>55755877
TGV 6 months after moving to Jersey?

>>55757442
>What does the "T" indicate near the swiss made
The lume is made with Tritium and used to glow automatically from the radiation, but I have yet to figure out how that was possible considering tritium is a gaseous isotope of hydrogen, and all modern watches have to enclose the tritium in tiny glass tubes.

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>>55757442
Tritium lume.

>>55757487
Well it could be bound in a hydrocarbon like plastic, but I don't see how that can work as it decays to helium-3 which is obviously going to behave differently chemically.

>>55757487
Tritium paint is zinc sulfide infused with tritium. The radioactive properties of the tritium triggers the phosphor in the zinc sulfide causing the material to lume.

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>>55755877
Here you go pussyman

>>55757487
>>55757507
Thanks anons

>>55757568
>infused
That's what I was guessing but based on the very little information out there it seems like a very shitty-performing radioluminescent solution and is basically just a normal photoluminescent lume.

>>55756852

There are probably people twice that age who post in this general my dude.

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>>55757645
Pretty much. I've been told tritium stays lit much longer when new, but mine (14-years old) has the weakest lume in my collection, presumably because it's well past tritium's half life.

None of you have bought me the Tudor Heritage Black Bay I requested earlier.

>>55756186
>>55756186
when did i say it was you dumb fuck

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new watch

>>55758280
Well I mean specifically tritium paint being shitty compared to the vials.

They really need to use an isotope with closer to a 30-100 half life, but a safe one might not even exist.

Tritium is safe but only 12 years. Promethium-147 they used once was a minuscule <3 I believe. Promethium-145 is a nicer 17 years but probably isn't viable for mass production. Radium is a ridiculous 1600 and hazardous as it decays.

Strontium-90 was apparently used briefly but stopped due to health concerns. It has a nice 29 years, and is apparently less hazardous to the phosphor itself and your health unlike Radium, but would still require some control.

>>55753355
{ { H O M A G E } }

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Can I get a watch that looks like this?

I'm currently staying in Japan and I'd like to buy a watch since price seems good. Any recommendations under 120$, it doesn't have to be automatic.

>>55758601
The cuff and the watch are both too big.

>>55759202
Penis quartz? Japan is a heaven for great condition pre-owned watches of all brands. Find a consignment shop.

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>mfw waiting for my watch in the mail

>>55759202
Vintage lm 52xx
Seiko skyliner
Seiko bellmatic

Does /g/ approve of the Casio F-91W? Was thinking about getting one for wearing at work.

>>55760648
wut

>>55760648
They make agood work watch.
They also cost what $10?

Pretty good choice anon

>>55760648
Get a f105w instead.
t. f91w owner.

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>>55755877
OH VAFFANGUL! FUGGEDABOUDIT!

>>55755475
One of my friends has squale 20 atmos, blatant rolex sub clone but it's a pretty decent watch, feels solid and he's had no problem with it.

>>55761614
I thought this was Josh Peck from the thumbnail

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>>55760648
Yes and when the strap breaks it looks good on a grey stripe nato.

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>>55762794
Since the case is black it works with most natos, really.

cop or not
http://www.aliexpress.com/itemUnisex-Casual-Watch-stash-Analog-Sports-style-Quartz-watch/32647550521.html

>>55763095
>cop or not
You're on the wrong board. You want >>>/fa/

>>55756816
>>55756808
Good catch anon. Calfskin is more comfy than cow leather. Cheaper too.
How long have you had them? Do they last long?

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I need to find a vintage watch in this condition
suggestions????

>>55764315
Build a time machine.

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My watch collection. pls no bully

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>>55764468

does anyone have experience with mybob?

i need to get my accutron 214 serviced and ive heard decent things

>>55764391
>Lawyeranon has some
>He doesn't have a time machine (I think)

Seriously, suggestions????

>>55764468
>>55764484
Timestamp or GTFO

>>55764792
>suggestions????
Use the internet?????????????

Fucking idiot.

>>55764804
I'm looking for tips to find one in my city or nearby.

The offerings in the web are either too motherfucking expensive, or too obscure and suspicious, and I can't afford to drop that many shekels on a risky operation.

Fucking asshole.

>>55763374
I have had them for a few weeks. They seem to be holding up well.

The build quality is definitely better than the hirsch ascot I have, even though they are 1/3 of the price. The holes for the springbars are stitched well on these straps. On the ascot they are glued. Also, they are made in the US.

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>>55764792
:^)

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>>55764957

>>55764974
Too big for you

>>55764974
>>55764957
Nice

>>55764974
Cute wrists

>>55764974
2big4u

>>55764974
Are you a girl??

>>55765527
yes

>>55761661
>fake sub
>decent watch

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Thoughts on this Hirsch strap?

https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/products/hirsch-arne-sailcloth-effect-performance-watch-strap-in-grey-black?view=quick

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Can I join your circlejerk now, guys?

does anyone know of a good website to buy straps on continental europe?
I checked amazon and ebay but I don't like having to shovel through tons of shady sellers to find something acceptable.
I'm looking for a simple brown or black leather strap in 22mm (maybe with a clasp but not sure) in the "I'm poor but not that much" price range (1 to 25€ I'd say, a bit more if I really like it) for my orient defender (current strap is a bit fucked up so it moves around slightly)

>>55765905
forgot to say I checked the OP but there's no recommended seller in europe appart from ebay (and aliexpress but I'd like to avoid it if possible)

>>55765905
watch-band-center isn't good but isn't bad either.

>>55765527
I'm genderfluid.

>>55765995
checking it out, thanks

what the fuck is a " Leather Vegetable Tanned" watch strap ?

>>55751285
this.

best watch i have ever owned. not big, always accurate, shit resist. i owned orange monster liked it so much but it wrecked it. i guess divers watches are for divers.

construction worker here

Good sellers to look for on ebay.co.uk? For vintage or unused watches.

>>55766059
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+vegetable+tanned+leather

>>55766138
vast majority of those links don't explain what it is and just offer to sell some
>>55766059
the colour tanning is made using natural stuff

>>55766059
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmnF0fv5dGg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p9g3JCZv1E

corinthian leather is the real deal

>>55764792
I've never seen someone ask for timestamps on /wt/

it's not even like an expensive patek, or anything.

the Fifty fathoms is neat though

>>55765270
Thanks! I inherited my father's collection. Lots of WWII or dive watches. There are too few vintage watches around here, I love them. Oh and to that other question, yes I'm a girl (those other posts were fake).

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Opinions?

Looks pretty good for $150. China watch, but apparently solid quality. It's a knock-off a NOMOS Bauhaus design.

>>55766213
That patek phillippe is easily worth around 10k, including the box.

>>55766292
oops meant the blanc pain

>>55766283
>$150
>china
>knock off

it's like you're playing loser bingo

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>>55751492
FUCKING SEXY
post pics when it arrives
Also what's the model number?

Almost as sexy as a sarb021 or a Grand Seiko

>>55752565
n, unless there's a gold case version

>>55757543
Chemically speaking it would work as a hydrocarbon. As the tritium decays it will leave the molecule which then will be damaged. I suspect the density would be higher as a hydrocarbon than as a gas.

>>55753603
1000% tacky

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I will never understand buying garbage like seagull, invicta, rodina and all the other chinese garbage when stuff like Seiko SARB/SARX/SARG are available for a little more than 300 bucks. It's like you people have money burning your pockets. Be patient and buy something worth buying instead of wasting your poorpleb money on trash.

>>55765553
>girl
Ah, that explains why this is the first wrist picture I see that does not make me reach for the shaving machine.

Anyways: You cannot go wrong with a Speedmaster.

>>55766621

Dude seriously what the fuck is with you and your arm hair obsession?

>>55766655
It is called taste, anon, taste.

>>55755551
Is this with an adapter?

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if I order this beauty outside of EU, I'd have to pay like 200€ import duties. what do?

kill me

>>55755923
But the point of seiko 5 is to be a entry level mechanical, a first "real" watch to get people into the more sophisticated stuff. So the display caseback is actually an excellent feature, as it allows you to check out all the pieces of a mechanical movement and see it working.

>>55766738
>>55766738
Many amazon sellers intentionally mislabel the watch claiming it's worth 5 times less than it does. Check if WORLD ORDER on amazon has these for sale.

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What do youguys think of ticwatch2 ?

>>55765789
But you already did anon

>>55766283
It's supposed to be decent. There are some tales of bad QC and watches DOA or that stop working quickly.

>>55766597
>you can only buy boring honorable businessman watches! everything else sucks!

>>55766779
>world order
link please?

I wanted to order from seiyajapan but
>SeiyaJapan never accept an "undervalue" request for a shipping info.

>>55766854
>waste your money on chinese knocks offs! you don't want to be boring!

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I know fuck all about dive watches. How garbage taste is this dial? I assume the more massive and glowing the numbers the better, but only because I can't read tiny dots in the dark worth shit.

>>55766926
In theory you're right but vostok lume is trash so it doesn't really matter.

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>>55766872
>pic

If they don't have it just search for the watch on amazon and look at the list of sellers who have it. Email them asking if they're willing to work with you on that

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>>55766942
Guess I need to look for better lumes.

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>>55764763
Avoid. The dude is a hack. This is what he did to my kreisler bracelet when I sent my spaceview to him. Not to mention the watch itself gaining several hours per day, being dirty inside, etc. How he can claim to have 25 years experience fixing any kind of watch is beyond me.

>>55766961
thanks. unfortunately they don't have it. I'll try to find it somewhere ;-;

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>>55767076

>>55767076
>gaining several hours per day

Might be magnetized. Buy a cheap dollar store compass and hold your watch closely over it to check. If the compass hands moves the watch is magnetized, use a 15 bucks demagnitizer off fleabay to fix.

>>55767088
Keep looking anon I'm sure you'll find a seller willing to work with you

>>55767158
It's already been serviced properly by watchmakeranon. The point is it wasn't gaining anywhere near that much before I sent it to bob. The problem was the ratcheting pawl was over tightened if I recall correctly.

So all bob did with my spaceview was damage both my kreislers and make the watch itself useless as a timekeeper.

>>55767009
nice lume, Pajeet

>>55767076
shiet. good to know.
got recommendations, since watchmakeranon is pretty much dead?

ive tried contacting Palmer's Jewelry cause some accutron guy works there, but they never have gotten back to me

>>55767382
Keep trying palmer's jewelry I guess. If you're anywhere near indiana it might be worth taking the trip. You could always try asking watchmakeranon in case he can take a look at it sometime later.

>>55766812
>steaming pile of shit

>>55766749
That's actually a good point. Makes sense now.

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>tfw my watch has dead pixels

>>55767427
nyfag. id have to ship it. dunno why they're being such cunts about answering me.

anyone have personal experience with Palmer's? I have a feeling they're going to charge out the ass

>>55767158
is this legit?

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/seiko3s/item/sdgm003

>>55767677
>>55767677
Their reviews aren't the greatest, I'd avoid

>>55767773
what do you mean? are their products 100% original?

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>see this on massdrop

Wow guys, I'm considering buying this Seiko.
I mainly browse /diy/, and recently found this general. You have any advice for someone new to watches?
Currently in posession of a Michael Kors quartz and a g-shock. and I'm wondering, Is this a good automatic to start with?

>>55767790
The products are, but according to many reviews they take your money and forget about your existence

>>55767822
WELP

>>55767814
This is a great first "semi-serious" watch. One of the best things you can get for the price. However keep in mind that the strap is complete shit so you'll probably have to invest in a different one or a bracelet.

>>55767554
I'd have to look for the email, but I think it was around $300 for a service of an accutron (assuming it doesn't need any replacement parts).

>>55767814
It's quite popular around here, several people have bought one on massdrop already. If you like the design, the quality is definitely there.
If you don't already know about mechanical watches: no batteries, not as precise as a quartz watch (may need adjusting from time to time), will stop running if left unworn and unwound for a few days.
Also, it's a good idea to service a mechanical watch every 5 to 10 years if you want to keep it for a long time (and if it's expensive enough to warrant it, ie not a seiko 5)

>>55764884
Find local watchmaker through yelp or something and ask him/her? How would random strangers on the internet know about your local shit unless one happens to live in your city?

>>55766714

No, I just notched the ends of a two piece 24mm zulu and heat sealed the edges with a lighter.

>>55765905
>>55765918
I found this Finnish site while searching for the elusive Kangaroo NATO. Haven't ordered anything from them yet but the seem to have a good selection of quality & affordable straps. Can't go wrong with the land of Spurdo.

>>55766283
Don't buy for less than 118.
I've seen two, own one. Both work great. You will probably want another strap though.

>>55768156
what Finnish site might that be?

>>55768156
Forgot link
http://kellotarvike.com

>>55768172
See>>55768173

>>55767814
I've seen this in real life. It wears small and the green is sort of moldy looking. Just like the SARB065, I think the pictures do them too much justice.

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>>55766597
I would like to see you try finding anything better than this under $400.

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Got this meme, how do I change the bezel or the insert I didn't find much online

>>55751551
>extend the hands all the way to the corners

what?

>>55755171
Trouble with Invicta is that they expose too many people's insecurities. You have to translate:
For "It's vulgar", translate to "Waaaaa... it's too big for my weedy wrists"
For "It's cheap and nasty", translate to "Waaaaaa... I paid $6000 for my Rolex and am desperately fighting buyers remorse"
For "Overstated retail price", translate to "Waaaaa... I paid $6000 for my Rolex and am desperately fighting buyers remorse"

Wear it and enjoy it.

>>55766292
I have no trouble believing someone could own one and post on 4chins.

100k pateks and ultra rare vintages like milsubs I might be skeptical

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>>55768816
>people aren't impressed by my disgusting chinese replica garbage
>t-t-they're just insecure!

http://www.shinola.com/shop/rambler-chrono-44mm-27930.html
> $1,325 for Speedmaster homage with Ronda Quartz
Kekimus Maximus. Can I buy stock in this company?

>>55769033
You clearly haven't met lawyeranon

>>55765553
I can fuck you good if you buy me datejust.

>>55766738
Buy it "used" on a forum from an EU user. No import taxes, less than retail.
Boom.

>>55768056
I live in your city, with your mom.
>son

>>55768379
Where did you find a Pelagos at $400?
>>55769582
Bonus points if it's still under warranty.

>>55769513
not personally, but I meant other than him, I have heard of his collection.

I thought his more expensive pieces were in storage though, not usually shown

>>55764947
You have successfully shilled me on them

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Check out my memes
Order I got em:
F-91W > Ray > SKX007 > Visodate > Alpinist

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Seiko-LM-Special-Automatic-Mens-1970-Japanese-Stainless-Steel-Watch-B10-/262514709029?hash=item3d1f189225:g:PqcAAOSwFqJWnMip

This one looks great but $800 is too much.

>>55766283
There are Chinese and Korean watches under $200 with the Japanese Miyota 9015 movement.

Do not buy Chinese movements.

>>55770231
It screams 'I've been polished, I've been refinished, I should cost much less than a more authentic and unmolested vintage peice.'

>>55766279
Pls be my gf
We can talk about watches all day

>>55770299
Not to mention I haven't seen another LM special with a red dial other than that particular piece.

>>55766779
This is risky. If your order goes missing, you're hosed.

Rather, ask the seller to mark it "return from repair", list the price of the "repair" as something low, and insure it for the full value.

>>55766279
>>55769553

stopped by the Omega boutique in Manhattan and found this. I haven't heard of this model, obviously it's the white ceramic equivalent to the dark side of the moon.

I rather like it better than the black ceramic

sorry for the shit pic

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>>55770902
shit pic indeed if no pic at all

>>55769553
Already have the watch and the shag

>>55770902
>>55770922
I like neither.

Omega has many good watches, neither of those are among them.

>>55766213
Also the Speedmaster is a 861 from the 70s, worth 3k at least. I'll post some other watches tomorrow if anyone's interested. I also have a IWC Engineer from 1952, a Longines COSD WWII Paratroopers watch and a 1940s A. Lange & Söhne B-Uhr and some other stuff.

>>55770998
You buy me one.

>>55771085
Go buy a camera and a macro and take professional pictures please.

>>55771106
I will tomorrow. But my sister borrowed my good cam so I apologize for the quality.

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>>55770902
https://www.omegawatches.com/watches/speedmaster/moonwatch/
scroll down to see list of abominations.

>>55769766
>Where did you find a Pelagos at $400?
It's a fake.

>>55770902
Where in Manhattan is it? I fucking hate that cesspit but if they give out free catalogs it might be worth the train ride.

By the way, has anyone tried getting catalogs from the OmegaUSA, SeikoUSA etc. websites?

>>55771297
directly across the street from the world Trade Center. I can't recall the shopping centers name but it's the one directly west of Freedom Tower

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>>55771455
Oh shit that's where I took my exam. I tend to want to get the fuck out of manhattan whenever I'm there, so I never look around. Oh well.
I'm so fucking glad I transferred schools. Going to the city everyday was mentally draining

>>55771297

You can get a free catalog from Omegas site deßü.


https://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/order-a-catalogue/login/

>>55771445

I have catalogs from almost all the major Swiss brands. They give them out for free

E.g. >>55771636

>>55771018
>>55771140
to be honest the speedmasters I liked the best were the non-moonwatch ones. I didn't grab pics though.

>>55770231
Kek. You can get a 5245/46 King Seiko for cheaper. Got mine for $500

>>55771725
I've seen some for even cheaper but there were some noticeable scratches and unknown services

>>55771673
>>55771636
Just ordered Omega, Hamilton, Nomos, and Sinn catalogs.
Let's see if they actually send anything.

>>55771507
ayyy i know that feel breh
where'd you commute from anyways

>>55770922
Omeeeeega Milkmaster man on the fakkkken Udder

>>55767851
That's not bad actually, and I don't think I need any replacement parts other than stopping if I leave it on the table every once in awhile it keeps great time.

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>>55772399
Brooklyn
It was an hour and 15mins if I was lucky and didn't have to wait for trains.
The fucking N train is the absolute worst in the morning. Fucking chinks going to canal street.

>>55772895
went to the Omega boutique, went to Cartier but it was closed, but I did see someone wearing a tank on the train.

the Cartier looked miles better finished than any of the brand new Omegas

pls new thread

>>55773734
ok

>>55773844
>>55773844
>>55773844

>>55773844
>>55773844