/wt/ watch thread

first post for seiko master race

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>>56285665
Indeed.

>>56285684

Do you own anything that's not a Seiko?

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>>56285842
I do.

I sold off a lot of my pieces over time (Both Seiko and non Seiko) so my collection varies from time to time.

Looking to get another Swiss piece (Vintage/Dress/Auto) and an NY0040, though i got a 8346 in the mail.

What do you guys think about citizen watches in general? Any obvious reason for not getting one?

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>>56286152
The Eco-Drive watches are great. Some are a bit ugly, there are nice ones though like pic related.

>>56286152
Generally pretty meh for their price, particularly in the attention to detail department. movements are okay.

>>56286222
As an aside is there an easy way to Polish out that fairly deep scratch on the crystal or will I have to pay through the nose to have it replaced?

>>56286240
If it's a mineral crystal, you're going to have to replace it.

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why do you guys never talk about smart watches like the samsung or lg

>>56286152
>What do you guys think about citizen watches in general? Any obvious reason for not getting one?

i wish they would make an ecodrive dive style watch

all their shit is so ugly

the ecodrive is genius though

>>56286489

because they are rapidly outdated and useless as an investment?

smart watches appear to be turning into health and gps tracking devices.

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>>56286489

People occasionally do and your more than welcome to try to start up conversations about them but these threads are more about traditional watches.

>>56286559

that's like saying your cell phone or video card is not a good investment, its nice getting text updates on your wrist

>>56286512
There are Eco-drive divers.

Seiko made the first solar Quartz movement, so no, the Eco-drive is not "genius"

>>56286576

i get far more emails then text messages, and i don't have push email turned on.

apart from the garmins, the smart watches appear to be useless without a phone, so i'd rather spend that money on a phone.

>>56286649
>There are Eco-drive divers.

they are ugly though

>>56286649
>Seiko made the first solar Quartz movement, so no, the Eco-drive is not "genius"
>>56286649

the eco drive is different, lasts longer and does not need you to replace the power cell, 20+ years without having to fuck with your watch in any way

better than the movement you came up with

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>>56286659
>>56286659

just got a moto 360 for $50, it's pretty freaking cool

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>>56285651
My daily carry.

>>56286682
Every rechargeable cell will lose the ability to hold a charge eventually.

What's the normal service interval on a Seiko solar movement?

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I'm looking for a reasonably priced valjoux 72 with a black dial.

>>56286709
>What's the normal service interval on a Seiko solar movement?

don't know

citizen will replace the powercell for free for the life of the watch, so you never have to buy one

So how do straps really work? Can I buy any watch a replace the strap with one a I want? Do most brands offer the same watch with different straps?

>>56287177
There's loads of aftermarket straps for sale.

>>56286705
Nice. The 33xx movements are excellent.

>>56287177
Read the guide in the OP.

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>tfw my obscure GP quartz still hasnt arrived

in the meantime, r8 pic

>>56287255
The guide just talks about the different kinds and doesnt answer my questions. Is it common to buy a watch and replace the strap?

>>56287297
> Is it common to buy a watch and replace the strap?

Yes to most cases.

>>56287260
I see a few newcomers, along with what i think is that Thai GS/KS quartz which was posted a while ago (?).

Guess i'm going to going hunting in the Jaffa market real soon. I'll try to dig up something interesting.

Digging it overall.

>>56286277
Crap I was afraid of that.

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What watch is this?

>>56287383
thx senpai :3
not the thai one, i got it at around the same time though.

>>56286682
>they are ugly though

Look up the "Excalibur" promaster divers.

>>56289221
Nice Bagelsport m8.

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R8 my nine year old cousins watch

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Which would you choose?

>>56290464
104i, I like divers

>>56290464
556i, very classy yet sporty.

>>56285890
Wow, nice collection.

>>56290112
Shitty Homage

>>56290464
556 is the most versatile choice

>>56289221
that looks like something a romanian gypsy would wear.

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oh shit, I'm sorry

>>56287260
Bretty gud, anon. Does the Raketa Amphibia have a ratcheting bezel or is it the same as on the Vostok?

What are the best looking chronographs under 2k?

>>56287297
Most watches have their strap or bracelets attached in a pretty much universal way (but not universal size). This is so straps can be replaced or changed out.

It's common

>>56292257
>oh shit
because there's no shit like steinshit

>>56292257
>muh gun

>>56292610
its even looser then vostoks. i like it though, its made out of plastic from when plastic was still considered cool

>>56286559
I can tell you don't know shit about smart watches.
>currently have one, best watch I've ever owned.
Also, rapidly outdated? What kind of dicks are you smoking on anon?

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the newest addition to the meme team

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>>56290851
Unsure if that's sarcasm or?

Either way, pic related coming in soon.

>>56293555
Different anon chiming in.

The on-board hardware ages quickly (Not necessarily planned obsolescence) with each software update making it less and less usable (especially on earlier models), the screens at times are not legible enough in conditions of harsh sunlight (Depends on the model), subpar battery life leading to both it failing to be a reliable time keeper and daily charging and the limited to no existent waterproofing is a big nope.

Now, the subpar battery life that lasts between 24~48hours at most depending on usage is the biggest obstacle here. Since they must be constantly connected to a mobile phone to receive alerts on emails, messages, call and etc the battery life will drain quickly. 3G supporting models are an interesting idea, but don't quite nullify that issue.

As they sit right now they aren't quite mature enough, with loads of space to improve. Though it seems that most companies have slowed down on this lately.

>>56287297
I understand that these are more guidelines than anything, but they do explain as to how a watch strap is held in place (more or less)

Guess i ought to add a few lines for dummies when i release the next update of it. Updated version with is somewhere on my laptop, which i can't seem to find after moving (Which i hoped i didn't forget at the base).

>>56287964
R8 mine while you're at it >>56285890

Just replace the soon to be sold resin brick with and SKX on an older GL styled rubber strap.

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>>56293619
my nigga.

I just got this vintage one today.

>>56294004
aw snap

what is a good watch in the 250€ price range?
I think i prefer quartz

>>56293619
I have that same watch. Super shit cheap ass feel. But at least the wrist strap is comfy.

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>>56293760
i like most of it except the gshock, but i do think two seiko's with nearly identical dials is a bit much. best solution; buy more watches :3

for dressy swiss autos i would look at vintage omega or longines.

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>>56294127
bruh i wont ever be spending more than like $150 on the watch. being cheap is the whole point lol

>>56294136
>vintage omega or longines
Was thinking on an old Omega for quite a while but with a soldiers budget over here it's troublesome.

Might get a handwound Omega or some other less known Swiss brand (Eterna, Wittnauer, Tissot and such). Or to see what i can dig up on Monday.

>>56294428
there's p nice handwound omega geneves for cheap to find on ebay, i dont even like automatic movements desu

>>56294488
Define cheap.

What i get here per month is what i used to do 2.5 days worth of work, so even a 250$ Omega is on the border.

>>56294546
What are you doing anon?

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>>56294641
Only hint you're going to get.

Though, i get paid a bit more than the regular soldier but not by much.

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>>56294113
You can get COSC quartz for around $340 US or 300 euros. Or you can go cheaper and get a precisionist Bulova.

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>>56294546
>What i get here per month is what i used to do 2.5 days worth of work

Economic warfare is a hell of a thing

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>>56294674
nice watch-strap combo

>>56294113
Get a nice Swatch
pic related

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I got this neat box the other day. I don't even use the Polar anymore because the HRM that came with it is busted.

The steel fossil is the first watch I ever owned, my mom gave it to me when I was young and we had very little. I need to get a new battery for it. Probably the reason I bought the second fossil, sentimental transference or something.

>>56294944
Where did you get the box?

>>56293760
trouble with Apple products is that before new hardware comes they push out OS upgrades that cripple old machines to provide a more dramatic """improvement""" for new hardware. I would not put past them that they even slowed the clock.

Anyways the hardware is way overkill. A 1 GHz Snapdragon is only used because the programmers for these watches are the equivalent of the frankenwatch "repairmen". The result is more bad programmers and hardware that sucks batteries dry in a day.

It is strange to think that the first spreadsheet ran in 48 KB on a 1 MHz 8-bit processors but then again that was a different class of programmers.

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>>56294971
Walmart actually, it's got a little drawer on the front too... I keep my pocket knifes in there and a couple other things. Was on clearance for $20 so I said what the heck.

>>56294674
>It is always 17:20 where I live. The chrono police have not yet caught on, thankfully.
When are you translating the text? I seem to remember a colleague(?) of yours reported in with a similar symbol in gold.

National service? Should only be 2 years, right?

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>>56294827
Seems my pay rises whenever we get to US to gives us more "aid" shekels per year.

>>56295065
Okay.

Hint No.2, i'm an airforce kike and said buddy is a naval kike.

2 years and 8 months total, 2 years left to go though. And national service here is a completely different thing.

>>56294940
>nice watch-strap combo
I do what i can.

>>56294944
Pic related

>>56294136
One of the better collections in /wt/, good job anon.

8/10

>>56295693
Fake of an already dogshit watch.

>>56292257
Is that a real NF? Nice AR, also great watch as well. One of the best swiss made watch under $1000.

>>56293760

Where is that mesh bracelet from? Looks great.

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FACT: all people who wear metal mesh or gold metal bands look like this.

>>56295822
1. Correct
2. Are Hublot's dogshit? I quite like them

>>56295803
thanks familia :3

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>>56295693

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>>56295934
theyre like the high segment equivalent of fashion watches. like for real they make a new limited edition every week.

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>>56295851
hey thanks man

it's hard to find any appreciation in this thread that's supposed to be about the appreciation of watches.

>>56295996
>it's hard to find any appreciation in this thread that's supposed to be about the appreciation of watches.
That's because you buy shit like Steinheart.

>>56296078
Don't listen to them anon, Steinhart is a good brand nothing wrong with owning one. In fact its probably better than whatever overpriced brand they wasted good money on.

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>>56295996
this what we're doing now? hokay.

I take this g-shock out in the wilderness when hunting. These things are indestructible.

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>>56296140
>Don't listen to them anon, Steinhart is a good brand nothing wrong with owning one.

>In fact its probably better than whatever overpriced brand they wasted good money on.

kek

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>>56296078
it's like you hate quality for a great price

>>56296147
man you should buy a steinhart
top tier basically a rolex quality™

>>56296293
Next thing you will tell me you own a MK23.

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>>56296308
close enough

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>>56296317
>hk
Absolutely disgusting.

>>56296402
why in gods name would you buy a polymer sig

like damn son

>>56296439

same reason he bought a timex

>>56296439
>he thinks his hk is better than my poly sig because it cost 3x as much
I bet you think glocks suck for the same reason.

Also it's 1 of 2 poly sigs I own, and I used to own a 3rd. My favorite feature is where they down pull your pants down as they don't weigh 9001 lb.

>>56296500
don't* pull them down

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>>56296500
I have 2 glocks.

sigs are just objectively shit.

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>>56294136
still super jelly of that OG strela

>>56296147
sometimes I like the occasional /k/watch threads more

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>tfw I just realized the two mechanical tools I never leave the house without are Swiss

Such a realization it was that I had to take a picture.

>>56285651
>that is required

is this shitty grammar in every watch thread starter post?

>>56296648
what camera/lens?

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I just realized I have other bands that will fit this. I think this one looks pretty good.

>>56296703

Nikon d800
70mm lens

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>I fucked up my watch
>its worth more now
Why the fuck is this a thing? Especially with Rolexes...

Quartz movement best movement.

>>56296837
Now you only need to learn how to properly focus and to take good photographs.

what's the best digital watch under $100 that one can either replace the strap with a fabric strap or that comes with a metal strap

>>56297033
W-why does the strap need patina?

>>56297534
The fuck should I know, I don't even understand why people intentionally do this to new expensive watches.

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>>56297383

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Been thinking about copping this FD0J004W orient is it worth?

>>56297921
It's a cool watch, keep in mind those indices and hands are polished metal, and not actually black, just look black at certain angles.

It's 41mm across, 47.5mm lug to lug. Not small, but not gigantic. just keep that in mind if you are small-wristed.

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Picked up this Seiko 5 SNK357 as my daily use automatic. It was $55 so no regrets here.

>>56297033
It's worth that much because of all the pajeets that gave their lives trying to dive for it in the Ganges river.

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Just bought this watch winder on ebay for $80. How'd I do?

Hey guys, sexiest non dress watch under 2 grand? List some watches please

>>56294674
Are you telling me that jews jew their only line of defence between them and the unwashed masses?
That's just unfriggingbelievable

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>>56299588

If I had $2K to spend on a watch I would buy a blue Oris Aquis.

>>56296667
Yup

>>56299878
If I had 2k to spend on a watch I would save to buy a Sub.

>>56296667
what's wrong with it you fucking sperg

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>>56297033
Not with rolex's unless the dial turns an interesting colour.

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>>56299878
If I had 2k to spend on a watch I would just buy a steinhart and save some

>>56299878
I like the oris.
Good choice

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>>56299925

The only Submariner I like is the blue one but sadly it only comes in precious metals.

>>56299950
gross

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>>56300010
thx

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Dive watch with leather NATO and perlon. The perfect vacation kit. Leather for the vineyards and perlon for the beach.

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>>56299986
That is sexy though, however I visit foreign seedy brothels and other places so I tend to like owning cheap watches.

What can anybody tell me about this? Got it as a gift a few years back, never found much about it or the brand, and the site has long since failed. If it is just unknown, how is the accuracy? Been testing it out all today, it appeared to be running alright until a sudden huge deviation. Could that be from lack of winding? Its an automatic, but I like to wind it once a day at least, if not 2-3 times. Is that bad?
Any help would be appreciated.

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>>56300796
Shit im retarded forgot to pic

>>56299878
Good choice. Oris is a great brand.

>>56299950
But... I don't like shit.
Why would I smear my wrist with Steinshit?

>>56300796
>Could that be from lack of winding?
The most likely answer is because it's a """""quality""""" chink movement. Also you shouldn't need to hand wind an automatic watch at all except for when first putting it on after not having worn it for a couple days or more.

Best looking aviation watch for under 2k? The more complicated looking the better.

>>56295862
Original to the watch, shame it's a really big pain in the butt to find.

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>>56301318

I'm a fan of Damakso and own a DA38.

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>>56297466
Pulsar PW3001, steel case too. It comes on a rubber strap but has 20mm drilled lugs so swapping is a piece of piss.

>>56295991
I was thinking exactly that last week. The limited editions are not even that good. Same with AP although not that extreme

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I think Universal Genève would be the best investment you could make 10 years ago.

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Nina Rindt

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Tri compax on a bundstrap

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>>56301779

Speaking of it's a damn shame the seemed to have kicked the bucket. They were doing some nice stuff right up until the end.

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Thoughts?

Uses ETA 2824 and 20atm water resistant.

Looks decent and since the crown is big, screwing down the crown wont be a hassle. (I hate manual wind/screw down crown on watches with small crowns)

It's 950$ though, would seriously consider if its 500$. I kinda like the design.

>>56302309

It's like they started with a WW2 flieger and said "How can we fuck this up?"

>>56295996
>>56296078
The only thing wring with Steinharts is that they trigger cognitive dissonance from people who've spent a grand on a Sinn.

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>>56300808
>>56300796
>Measuring in intervals of 1hr. or less
Nigger, when the sample size is so small, the errors caused by inconsistent reaction times in your finger tapping the "measure" button overshadows any actual variance in timekeeping.

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>>56302398
Must be the German government trying to cover up its world-renowned financial ineptitude and frivolous spending.

>>56302309
Not a fan of the crown, case, dial, hands or anything really. It just feels all over the place.

>>56301802

i like this one. poor nina ;_;

>>56302309
>sub-second markers
>non-lumed minute indices
>non-lumed second hand

Other than that, looks bretty gud.

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Back from regular service! Still looking good after 48 years

>>56302309
>have something, which is completely fine by itself
>but lets make it bigger.wider.unbalanced.
>voila, 'modern design', give $1000

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>>56303567
>tfw when your LM special is finally being serviced.

>>56301546

$28 on amazon.com and $74 CAD on amazon.ca. what the actual fuck

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>>56303744
>swiss vintage>japanese vintage

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>>56304067
>Simple 17 jewel Swiss handwind lowbeat movement vs the Seiko 5206 cal.

kek

Though if you're referring to the kind of piece i'm looking to buy, i've been trying to take the Seiko to get serviced for quite a while and much before i was considering that.

>>56304106
I know. Gotta troll sometimes. I like the lowbeat swiss vintages because the AS1130 reminds me of a nicer, warmer time. No cellphones, no globalism, no jews or niggers fighting for their 'rights'...

>>56304150
That wasn't along the lines of trolling, more akin to plain stupidity.

>>56304191
Do you have /wt/ related PTSD or are you just a tripfag who forgot his tripcode? Cause a joke is a joke, man.

>>56304247
You gotta be autistic to be here anon, and some shitty jokes don't slide.

And the only PTSD related thing is the so called photon guy.

>>56304263
>you gotta be autistic to be here Anon

Sorry to intrude in your domain, Lord Autismus Maximus, Ill just casually stroll along while keeping my sanity

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>I need this watch
Opinons /g/entlefags?

>>56299929
see if you can figure it out yourself based on the clue i left

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i got a nicer box yesterday, i like it.

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What do you guys think of this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC-97i-SF3Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMkmTMArB70

Cheapest place to get a new SKX007? Creation just ran out of stock

>>56304636
Those are some mighty fine watches there, anon

>>56304667
good think george daniels never saw this, my god this is sad af

>>56304636
Muh dick.

>>56304667
>presenting robotic assembly as something fancy
Disgusting.

>>56304042
I got mine from a yank on eBay, try doing the same.

>Tfw when comfy vintage Seiko strap
Visited a jewelers shop, of which the owner of is a good friend of the family. After a bit of digging around i found a stash of vintage Seiko rubber straps. Quite a few interesting and unusual, most in poor shape. No waffle straps i'm afraid.

Though a lot of genuine GL branded ones like pic related are in tip top shape, and unlike most of the reproductions on jewbay. Much comfier than the regular Z22 and much thinner/lighter as well.

>>56304636
Definitely an improvement.

Also now i can see that both the Copernic and the Moonphase Quartz also have the Raketa branded mesh straps.

Decided on saving up for a proper 56X cal Omega.

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>>56305079
Forgot pic.

>>56304452
Green Lantern ( movie ) type disgusting. Fuck you anon for even showing it on the board. That thing needs never to see the light of day.

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What modern wristwatch would an XVIII. century privateer/corsair wear?

I.e. what modern watch matches the aesthetics of a pocketwatch/maritime clock from the development of marine chronometers to the end of the Napoleonic Wars?

>>56305093
Good shit, anon. Good shit.

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>"Do you have time?"
>Let me show you my wrist fedora m'lady
>"err thats fine"
>you see I don't need to check the time on my phone because wearing a clock strapped to my wrist shows class and elegance and is not an outdated concept.
>"I am in a hurry "
>yes, I am busy man myself as you can tell by my time piece that is with me all the time.
>"I got to go"
>haha ok but remember class is for men and swag is for boys gentle miss

>>56305664
>being this autistic over other people wearing watches

>>56305463
SARB033

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>>56305664
>faggot being this jellous and resentful of the fact that he can't afford a real watch

>>56294944
What a collection of shitters. Keep the G-shock for sporty stuff and dump everything else into the garbage.

>>56302309
Pure garbage, looks like something you would get from Aliexpress for 3 dollars. Stop shilling your shitter brand, buddy.

any minimalist watch designs like MVMT, but not complete shit?

>>56305939
Orient Bambino, Seiko SAR (SARB,SARX) and many more

>>56302452
So daily is the only way to measure?

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Really liking the feel of perlon strap my fellow /wt/ brothers.

Suggest me a handwinding watch (I hate automatics) thats less than 40 inches.

No nomos/stowa antea please.

>>56306417
Komandirskie.

Have any of you bought generic chinkshit watch boxes/cases from ebay/aliexpress? I see they have 3 types of them:
>black PU Leather (cheapest)
>aluminium (cheap too)
>Rosewood (a bit more expensive)
Are any of these any good?

Thinking of buying aluminium one or a rosewood one.

>>56292257
But do you have a mat?

>>56305062
I've never swapped the straps before, how hard is it? I'm thinking of going from default to nato

>>56306501
Are the modern ones as good as the vintage ones? Is the Diver's watch worth getting or is the Komandirskie the only one you've handled?

>>56306855
>Divers one
Are you referring to the Amphibia? Since that's an automatic.

Otherwise, the modern Komandirskies (2414A movements) are pretty good and the slightly older ones that have both older 2414A and 2409 movements are as well.

The much older 22XX based Komandirskies are alright in most cases, but being older they are much prone to being in shit shape.

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>>56305436
Thank you anon, that was precisely what I needed to buy it.
Expect new pics of it, now taken by me and posted in the watch threads.

>>56303671
Pilot watches can be that size, and it seems to have allowed a conventionally-placed date window without cutting down an hour index.

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>>56305463

Something like this probably.

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>>56306417

>>56304106
That's a nice band.

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>tfw poorfag all life
Buying my first watch for 20th birthday.

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>>56306417
I ordered the same green strap for my gold Helvetia. Hope it works as good as it does on your watch.

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>>56307159
Timex is garbage, get Casio or a Vostok Komandirskie.

>>56306927
i actually sorta like it in a way so bring them on senpai

> buying watch when they have phone with a clock that syncs via NTP

>>56306896
Ok compared to the classic Seiko 5 in terms of balance reliability and accuracy who wins? The Komandirskie or the Seiko 5?

>>56307159
Fuck Timex. Had Weekender and it didn't survive basic daily life in my use. Don't buy.
Check Vostok, HMT, Casio, Seiko 5 instead.

>>56306417
>(I hate automatics)

That's adorable.

Anyone know if those 'obtain through radio frequency', like the gshock gwm5610 give off any signals? I can't have any of that in my workplace.

>>56305062
also how's the whole negative display thing? I feel like it would take some getting used to as I've only had digital watches with regular displays

>>56307270
Batterymonkey anon here. Every time a Timex comes in for a battery change I shudder knowing 60% of the times they don't start up, because they're busted and I'll have to go through the song and dance again that I wasn't the one that fucked it up.

Their internals are garbage, the movement is to cheap to be even made in China, it was thrown together in the Philippines, and the whole design is poorly thought out, putting them together is a pain in the ass, and like I said a lot of times they're just dead.

>>56307250
Both are more or less equally reliable, but has their own advantages.

The Komandirskie (or Amphibia) is much more rugged and can take a beating, can easily achieve good accuracy when regulated, and the scratches can be buffed out. Also, much cheaper.

The Seiko 5 has a better accuracy out of the box, mineral crystal compared to acrylic, display caseback, and a slightly higher beat movement (21600 vs 19800, not like it really makes that big of difference). All models are automatic.

Both can survive a long time without servicing, Seiko 5's were shown to run 10~20 years, while Vostoks are advertised (rightfully so) to have a 10 year service interval.

Waterproofing wise they are both rated the same but i'd trust the Dirskie more, since they were shown to survive up to 5ATM in some cases.

Anyone here has a stowa? I really want their no logo no data flieger, but since some of the watch parts are imported from china I'm not too sure anymore.

>>56307341
No, they don't transmit, only receive.

>>56307341
Sure you can't.

And no, they don't, learn how radio works.

>>56307387
Ok thanks
>>56307399
I just want to confirm. I don't want to get charged again.

>>56307379
Thanks for your thoughts man!

>>56307372
The Mexico of Asia. You get can get a new quartz movement for a couple of bucks.

>>56307185
Any minimal casios <$100?

>>56306850
You probably want a watch spike or what ever they are called to make it easier and safer for the watch to remove the strap

You don't need it at all if you don't want but they are cheap as dirt and make it easier

>>56307586
Casio F91W-1 Classic Resin Strap Digital Sport Watch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GAWSDG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sIYWxbCAKJJY4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnHLTsd2oMU

thoughts?

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>>56307586
you can get the terorist watch >>56308242
or the pope watch Casio MQ-24-7B or shitload of god watches for 100 Dolaritos from Casio

Why shouldn't I get a Helgray Hornet?

is this a good deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Invicta-8932OB-Gents-Pro-Diver-Black-Dial-SS-Bracelet-Dive-Watch/331897627367?hash=item4d46a3e2e7&_trkparms=5373%3A0%7C5374%3AFeatured

>>56306559
I have the 10 slots PU leather one. It feels kinda cheap, especially the plastic window. But it does its job. My most expensive watch is only $250, so spending a lot on a case felt a bit weird.

You might also want to check on the slot sizes if you own bigger watches.

>>56308597
Was going to say yes, but it's the quartz version.
Invicta is shit, but people tend to tolerate the 8926OB.
That one has the NH35a movement from seiko, which makes it decent.
If you can get one of those for cheap you can file off the invicta logos and mod it to hell.

>>56304636
What's the moonphase in the left box?

>>56308242
I'm looking for something a bit more than a $20 sports watch to wear during soccer.

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Picked up a new band for my anadigi. I'll probably hit it with some steel wool to dull it a bit but I'm rather pleased for $10.

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>>56305079
theyre not really mesh straps, more like folded/cascaded metal like its kind of springy and not really that comfy, but they look cool so i keep them on it.

>>56308728
its a B&M valjoux 90, it desperately needs restauration but i havent gotten around to it yet sadly.

what sort of watch would a businessman from the 60s wear?

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>>56309018
Now after a bit of searching about they are closer to folded metal bars.

Still neat to have.

>>56309063
Pic related among a few more Japanese sarary man watches.

>>56308867
You came the wrong place to talk about watches that cost less than $3000 that aren't a Seiko 5 or an Orient Bambino.

Timex Weekender is fine. It's a very simple, yet classy looking watch for casual wear. It's $30 at Target and looks good with any band.

See >>56296819

>>56309121
Nice, that's exactly what I'm looking for. What model's that?

>>56309018
>a B&M valjoux 90
how much did it cost?

where 2 buy

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post the first watch you ever owned

>mom bought this for me in jr high
>we had nothing and she managed to get this for me

tfw

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>>56309609
Seiko Seikomatic (aka Weekdater) 6206.

Other options from Seiko may include, 5106,8346 (pic related), 6218 and many more.

>>56309699
I had a Timex sports watches when I was a kid. Stopped wearing a watch in high school and didn't wear any until after university and I started working. I had lots of disposable income so said fuck it lets buy watches.

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>>56295182
Ah, air force. In that case you absolutely need pic. related.

>2 years and 8 months total, 2 years left to go though. And national service here is a completely different thing.
Pretty demanding I hear. News here is of course full of it, "foreign" is very limited to the journalists. 2 years 8 months is a lot, I thought it was 2 years since a friend of mine did 2 but is a she, not a he. Hang on in there.

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>>56309698
it was some time ago, 200-300 euros i think, just got it off ebay.

>>56309699
cherish the great memories anon ;-;

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>mfw haven't received any new watches in the mail in months
>mfw /g/ forgot about me

>>56309946
She and I both could afford most any watch these days, but you never forget where you came from.

>>56309950
What exactly were the watches that you waited for?

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>>56309950
I never forgot about you, senpai.

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>>56309699
Casio 1000W

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>>56309902
>Pretty demanding I hear.
They do pay me a bit extra per month since i get my ass handed to me on a regular basis. At least i live in better conditions there than most.

2 years was the regular term of service for females, 3 years for men. 6 months ago~ it was changed to 2 years 4 months for women and 2 years 8 months for males. Combat soldiers still do 3 years.

>>56309950
>mfw when also waiting for a watch

>>56309994
Not trying to diss your warm memories, but if that was your only fossil it would have been acceptable.

But a box filled with dogshit ain't.

>>56306850
It's easy on those as they have drilled lugs. Basically there is a hole in the lugs that you can use to compress the spring pin from the outside.

>>56310038
>stop liking what I don't like

>>56307347
The display is perfectly legible in daylight, if it gets a bit dark you might need to use the backlight though.

>SKX is fast by close to 5-10 mins a day
>some guy on the forum said I need to overhaul movement
>offered to do it for $125
>new NH35A which is the same movement used in newer SKX and Turtles is $50 from ebay
>wanted to change the dial to a suburst pepsi and bezel anyways
Should I do this? I just need some watchmaking tools, a movement swap would be easy.

>>56310136
It could be magnetized to start with, and you need to do a few modifications to fit a 4R36 (clearance for the movement, being different dimensions).

Another issue of fitting a 4R36 compatible stem into an SKX crown. Which i recall an anon over here botched or was unable somehow.

>>56310074
You really can't deny Fossil's are dogshit.

>>56310136
Just swap the movement yourself.

What you need:
-caseback wrench
-hand remover tool
-plastic dial protector (you can just use any kind of plastic lying around)
-tweezers (preferably brass, non-magnetic and can't scratch steel)
-movement holder
-rodico
-hand setters

Steps to replace movement:
-unscrew caseback
-use a toothpick or brass tweezers to push in a button that releases the crown
-pull out crown while crown release button is pressed
-remove the entire movement from the watch case
-put movement in movement holder dial up
-remove hands using hand remover with dial protector
-disengage dial latches on the side of the movement using a small screwedriver
-remove dial
-install dial on new movement and lock into place by engaging the latches with a screwdriver on the sides of the movement
-install hands using rodico (stick hands to rodico and then stick-em to the pins), and then push them on firmly with hand setters
-install new movement into the case
-screw in caseback, make sure gasket is in place

I'll post a picture of all the tools in a bit

>>56310218
Couldn't you replace it with the same movement that's already there? Or can you not buy 7s26 anywhere?

>>56310218
The old ones aren't great quality (including my first). The newer ones are much better, but they are overpriced. If you can get them for half off what Fossil wants to charge, they aren't bad.

At least they are making an attempt to making things that are a step above fashion watches. No doubt they have a big hole to dig themselves out of.

On a related note, they now have swiss made stuff that starts at around $500 I think, some of it looks cool... some is just weird.

I think part of the reason they went nuts starting other brands (Michael Kors, Burberry, etc) is so that they could still make fashion watches but use Fossil to try to get into 'real' watches. In the end, they probably should have just chosen a different brand name, but in the end it is what it is. It's a budget mechanical watch they are charging a little too much for.

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>>56309699
Not the first watch, but probably the first one that wasn't total kiddie dogshit. I got it when I was in primary school and it still works today.

The first watch I bought myself was my trusty Amphibia.

>>56310251
Somebody said the NH35 is not the same size as the 7S26, do you think the NH36 would fit better?

>>56310441
35 and 36 are exactly the same with the exception of day complication.

>>56310296
The quality has very slightly improved over time, but that's the quality of the Chinese manufacturers that has improved. Not necessarily the movements nor the pricing. They still do produce the same disgusting Tag huehue tier models along with more plain looking models which are both overpriced for what they offer.

And the so called Swiss line usually has the same Ronda/ETA quartz as lower grade Swiss watches (which are inferior to Jap quartz) and automatics with clones of the 2824 (STP1-11). The automatics aren't too bad but charging 400~500$ for a base grade 2824-2 is too much.

>>56310273
>>56310441
Yup.

You could easily find a 7S26/NH36 and just slap it in. And they go for about 50~60$.

>>56308726

thanks anon

>>56308424
Why is he reviewing watches now, what happened to the gun reviews?

>>56310486
Err, meant the NH26. NH36 is the 4R36.

>>56310486
Thanks, I might try it. Before I landed a real job I used to work as an apprentice watchmaker. They never let me touch mechanical watches, but I am good enough to fix quartz 90% of which is just changing the coil.

>>56310522
I'd still check if it's magnetized, or open it up to check for obvious broken bits before slapping a new movement in.

Also, you're going to have to remove the hands (hand puller) and the dial.

>>56310136

>new NH35A which is the same movement used in newer SKX

Wait what? I didnt know this. Got any links?

The ones in skywatches still use 7s26

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>>56310486
I don't disagree. Like I said: not-terrible watches with terrible price tags. I paid $90 for my skeleton Grant, it's probably worth it if even for the band, it's a nice comfortable leather that I would probably pay $30 for by itself.

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>>56310441
I'd go with the 7s26 just to be safe, and I guess keep the watch "original" too. Here's the tool's you'll want. Don't buy Chinese tools or you'll regret it. Bergeon is a good brand for tools.

>>56310573
You seem to misunderstood me, the blue one was acceptable as a tag knock-off but this looks like something that belongs in a the bottom of an outhouse.

>>56310563
He meant the new Neo-turtles.

>>56306403
Shill detected, any cheap Chinese NATO will do.

I'm thinking about ditching my submariner for a datejust.. what do you think?

>>56311167
Idiotic

>>56310573
Man, this watch is a fucking shitter. Don't buy shitter wristwatches, they are a waste of money.

>>56310573
>Chinese mechanical

>>56311249
Nothing wrong with chinese mechs in general, but Fossil uses the worst possible chinese movements.

>>56311284
shit man you are reminding me to buy more shitty and obscure watches

>>56308225

ungoogleable. all that comes up is to watch the spike tv channel

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>>56309699
A first communion present. Still in use today, since I'm not into dress watches much and it's good to have one. I might change the strap, since I don't like croc pattern.

Not sure if it's actually my first, but the first one I remember. There might have been some random toy store digitals or whatever, but might have been after as well.

how do mystery clocks work?

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I have never seen this model. anyone know the reference?

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>want to buy a g-shock or similar sport watch

Literally little girl wrists (5.9″).

Pls help me /wt/. What should I buy ;_;

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>>56312676

A 5610 should still look ok on you.

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>>56312676
Forgot to mention, I used to wear this cheap Casio watch until the wristband cracked and broke after 2 years of constant use. I can get it replaced, but I'm kinda looking for an "upgrade".

>>56312699

I'll look into it. Thanks

>>56312184
They are called a spring bar tool. Although on a watch with drilled lugs like the Pulsar any thing bit of metal such as a straightened paper clip will suffice.

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Post your watches, and guess what other people do based on their collections. I also have my dad's old gshock from when he was a fireman, and a blue seiko 5 sport.

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>>56309699
I had one of these as my first watch in the mid 80s, it came with a book that taught you how to read a watch.

>>56312852
Very much of a shitter collection.
Orient would be alright with a non-blue strap.

>>56312550
It's probably SSC something so you could start there.

>>56312990
most are work beaters, took the bracelet off the orient so i wouldnt stand out too much at work, most people dress more casually. My boss wears a gshock and the guy who used to be in my position has several of the casio F-91Ws

>>56312550
>>56313010 here, I can't find the exact model, may be discontinued. SSC243 is very close though.

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I wanted to get /autists/ thoughts on the accutron 2 collection.
Specifically picture related

>>56313145
its newly in a local jewelers windows. they don't out used items in the windows. I feel like it's new rather than discontinued

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>>56313279
I like it. I have a precisionist myself. It keep excellent time, off by just a second after 6 months.

>>56313344
thought about getting one but it just seems a little delicate. I wish they made one with a decent water resistance that wasn't an ugly diver

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Which one should I get??

>>56313760
They're all ugly.

>>56313371
The accutron ii at least as a sapphire crystal. My precisionist came with a mineral crystal that has a couple of scratches already. It's not as hard as seiko hardex.

>>56313344
That's one of the three i was looking at, figured the accutron was worth the $100 more.
Can't make up my mind

Which one?

https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Automatic-Analog-Dress-SSA271J1/dp/B0188BP3S6/ref=sr_1_193?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1472427288&sr=1-193&nodeID=6358540011&refinements=p_n_material_browse%3A379288011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A379300011%2Cp_36%3A20000-41000

https://www.amazon.com/Tissot-T41148353-Locle-Black-Watch/dp/B000JKWXCO/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1472424020&sr=1-3&nodeID=6358540011&keywords=le+locle

>>56315797
Tough choice.
What movements do they each use?

>>56315966
Both automatic.

Tissot is ETA 2824-2

Not sure on exactly what movement the seiko uses other than "japanese automatic"

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>>56315797
You should consider a sea-gull. The movement is a clone of the 2824 and the guilloche is nicer than the tissot imo.

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>>56316151
Frederique Constant makes excellent guilloche dials as well. Sea-gull's guilloche dials are quite comparable in quality.

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>>56316277
Guilloche, you say?

>>56316277
I'm so angry because there was a nice FC watch that was over $130 cheaper yesterday than it is today on amazon.

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what does /g/ think of these? Techne Merlin. I never heard of it until just now.

>>56316597
>$455 for autos
>$200+ for quartz
Seems like an overpriced lower quality Orient.

>>56316645
The one in that pic is $99 from long island watch.

>>56316660
I don't like its back, the fact that you can pop it off with a knife makes it feel cheap. Also I doubt other parts of it is higher quality as well. For a 39mm you can probably get a Seiko 5 Canvas or a Timex Explorer(Military) if you don't like mechanicals.

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>>56286698
Moto 360 for $50? Link?

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Save up for an amohibia ffs. These are all quite fedoracore/ugly.