/wt/- Watch Thread

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Does anyone know if the next Obris Morgan Explorer II watch run is this November 19th or was that last year? http://www.obrismorgan.com/explorerii.html

Pic related: The watch I'm going to cop

Computers and phones don't get their timing from Quartz. Most electronics with clocks get timing from the AC supply frequency, 50hz. Phones have Quartz for processor timing but the phones time is set by the network and of ntp

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>absolut perfection coming thru

>>57364779
>hairspring isn't a cobalt alloy
>no balance regulator dial
>no tourbillon
into the trash it goes

>>57364817
>tourbillion in wristwatch
Kekeke
>no regulator on a free sprung balance
Even more keks

>>57364858
If you think there's something wrong with having a tourbillon in a wristwatch you're high as hell.

>>57364215
Mhh also curious about this now

>>57364867
It does literally nothing in a wristwatch.
It looks cool but the perfect movement wouldnt have one senpai.

>>57364999
>It looks cool but the perfect movement wouldnt have one senpai.
prove it

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My recently acquired SSC253P1.

>>57364999
Averaging the positional variance along one axis isn't nothing, even if the watch moves around more than the one axis.

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>Vostok Amphibia SE
>QC

Top kek, I'd better stick to classic Amphibias.

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Why doesn't anyone ever post HMT watches? They have some of the most reliable Japanese movements ever made with an eternal supply of cheap parts to fix them if anything ever goes wrong.

>>57366097

Never had this problem on any Vostoks

>>57364867

Tourbillons were invented for wall clocks, not wristwatches. They are impractical.

>>57364215
They've been totally silent since the aegis was released a year ago. My guess is the huge price hike of 9015s has something to do with it but they've always been slow as fuck and uncommunicative.

>>57366159
Because they're fucking garbage

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So, I've gotten a bike.
Is it okay to wear my sarb while riding?

>>57366391

Nice argument

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What does /g/ think about my grail?

>>57366538
I wonder the same thing.

I ride mine with my Seiko on my wrist, but I cringe when thete's a small bump.

But honestly I think it's autism and that we should calm our tits.

>>57366581
It's gaudy as fuck.

I prefer my 50 bux SNK.

I just ordered a 1st gen moto 360 for 83€ (warehouse deal).
Did i fug up?

>>57366600

gaudy is a poor persons word

>>57366581

Tasteless. Buy a new watch design instead.

>>57366638
This answer is a nouveau riche answer.

Can anyone give me the rundown on universal steel watch bands? If I want to buy an inexpensive but still name brand band, what do I search for? As far as I can tell, I should be searching for things like "22mm steel band", right? But I'm getting only chink shit results which all have reviews that state "falls apart in 6 months".

Please advise

>>57366587
I heard it might damage the rotor or something.
What bike do you have? Are you still riding? Getting the bike at the end of the season might have been a very stupid idea.

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>>57366769
Strapcode make decent bracelets, I've got the Super Oyster on my SKX & the Super Engineer on my Pulsar.

>>57366887
It's a Honda Vision, so not a motorbike. In my country we call that a scooter bike.

Still riding it, still no damage, so I think the movement is robust enough. On the long term I'm not too sure, it would be nice if other bikers came chiming in.

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>>57367067
Is this blasphemy?

>>57367160
I think a type 1 like mine would look better as is has softer edges.

>>57367175
Do you happen to have a link? Not seeing anything labeled type 1

>>57366587
>>57366538
Subjecting a mechanical system to microvibrations is never a good idea.
I would worry about even an analog quartz.
Take your watch off while you're riding or get a gshock.

Watches and bikes

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/automatic-watch-motorcycle-riding-3032698.html

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f2/automatic-watches-motorcycle-riding-yes-no-1043003.html

https://www.tapatalk.com/topic/13788-watchuseek/3032698-automatic-watch-and-motorcycle-riding

>>57367364
>Take your watch off while you're riding or get a gshock.

I use my bike as a daily commuter for work, so I can't take it off.

G-shocks... I really don't like them.

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Guys, I have a question about NATOs.

I was compiling a list of sellers, partly to update strap guide, partly because I want a new one. I was already set on Timefactors from which I bought plenty, plus their latest straps have sick bead blasted rings with angled corners. And then I checked ToxicNATOs which I heard a lot about, and I saw the exact SAME FUCKING RINGS.

And there's more! For some reason, the webpage title of ToxicNATOs' shop is literally
>ToxicN8os nato strap, nylon strap, timefactors | toxicnatos.com | ToxicNATOs
Is there an affiliation with Timefactors or are they merely stealing Google referencing? Nowhere on the internet is there a proper webpage implying a link between the two, yet clearly they have the same steel hardware, and probably same straps as well. On top of that, ToxicNATOs is a new kid around the block yet has WAY MORE COLORS AND FINISHES than the old Timefactors.

Is that all? No. All their straps look like plenty others I see elsewhere, and then their disclaimer says this:
>Were are not affiliated with International Watchman, and we DO NOT claim ownership of G10 or NATO. Zulu, and Maratac are registered trademarks of Maratac Inc.
Their other straps certainly look identical to Maratacs and IWs, which ironically are both along with Timefactors in the absolute top fucking highest range of NATO straps, so I can obviously confirm they're the best straps out there. Still, they're the exact same straps, albeit much pricier.

So are they just selling the same straps from the same manufacturers even though the aformentioned brands have been claiming to produce their own for over a decade, is there a stealthy affiliation, is there a scam, is ToxicNATOs only the US reseller considering IW are Swiss and Timefactors are Brits?

Anyone has any slight idea why they're selling the same straps for twice the price?

Pic related: Timefactors strap

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>>57367732
And identical ones at ToxicNATOs.

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>>57367745
AND NOW NATOSTRAP.COM HAS THE SAME ONES

WHAT IS HAPPENING

Have we really been lied to all along about supposed "exclusive internal productions" by the big brands in the area for a decade?

>>57367623
My Skx007 gets up to a minute a day slow when I ride for a while, my bike is a 400cc inline four and has very little vibration too.

>>57366538
>let me jeopardize the watch that is cooler than my lame bike

lel

opinion on Invicta? My dad's in love with them

>>57367364
>microvibrations
THE EARTH IS SPINNING ALREADY BRO AND THERE'S GRAVITY

>>57368060
It's a /wt/'s favorite.

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Divers with perlon straps? yay nay?

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>>57367364
I figure if mine was designed to handle a ride into space, it can probably handle a ride across town.

Allright guys, but we're talking daily commuting.

--> Daily vibrations and shocks due to bumps and whatnot.

>>57368451
>designed to handle a ride into space
You mean like any Casio?

>>57368386
Monochrome divers go with anything really. This isn't the case of all divers, so abuse the fuck out of perlons.

Though I generally prefer a quality shiny NATO.

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Anon, i just found my watch. Always was on the search for something 'minimal'. Nearly bought some meme watch. But i stayed strong...

All i wanted was a good looking analog watch. But no "Bulg Eye" like the Diver (just not my style). Now i found something, i really like. What can you tell me about the SNAF51P1 ?

>>57368663
Can't you just take your watch off and put it in your pocket / bag? If you travel your commute DAILY than you should know how long it takes. It isn't ideal but if you're that autistic about that'll do.

>>57366581

It's fine. a Rolex President is literally the only solid gold watch that has some class and doesn't make you look like a nigger rap star.

>>57368927
>What can you tell me about the SNAF51P1 ?
It's one of the countless obscure Seiko models only a couple buyers know about. Seriously they have so many some suspect they may have even more than Casio.

Still if you wanted something minimal, there's more minimal. Try a Seiko Cocktail Time, or one of the many basic Seikos.

This complete and thorough Seiko catalog can help http://www.watchsleuth.com/

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OrientStar Retrograde on Gekota mesh.
Sexy 'lil thing

>>57368971
In my pocket, in a bubble pack. Simple.

Thank you anon, this satisfies my autism greatly.

>>57364724
They have (shitty) quartz timers ,but use ntp to stay accurate

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>>57369256
Thanks for the quick reply.

But "minimal" is not the exact term. I just like thin lines. I mean minimal like a Breitling Navitimer World (of course i will never own this one but just as an example). It is fully featured and kind of minimal because everything is pretty filigree. Also the Seiko Cocktail Time is out of my budget. Was looking for something below 200 Euro as good looking, analog daily driver.

>>57367823
Yes. Every brand but the super high end italian ones are chink sourced.
Just go with the ones that have qc control like timefactors and natostrapsco

>>57368060
Show him an MDV106 and he'll love it even more

>>57369544
>QC control
Or, or, you just buy a bunch of chink $2 straps made in the exact same factory.

>>57369544
Well that's a lot of lies then, especially from Timefactors.

Still, straps at ToxicNATOs and NATOstraps.com are $6 to $10 more expensive than others, and shipping is like $4. So they're pretty much rip offs when you know that.

>>57369692
Well find that factory and you tell me. I'm not seeing those on the usual chink websites, including wholesale ones.

>>57368386
no

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>>57368060

Search "Sterile Watch" on aliexpress or ebay and show him better options.

>>57364181
If you are poor: Steinharts Ocean 1
If you are rich: Rolex Submariner

Watch thread closed. JK, but I've never found anything that satisfies what I look for in a watch like those two.

>>57368386
Perlons go with literally everything. Go nuts
>>57369285
Strap an f91w on your handlebars

>>57370256
>Overpriced nigger shit
>chink shit
The seamaster 300 and Seiko MM300 are the best luxury divers on the market bar none.

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>>57370325
>Omega diver
>$3k unadjusted Seiko in a monoblock case
>good

Tip top kek, plebfriend.

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on a scale of 1 - 10 how stylish is this watch i just ordered /g/?

>>57370713
Zero

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>>57370728
y tho?

>>57370616
There isn't a single MM300 sold that deviates more than 5s a day, and the consistancy will be rock solid.
Seiko USA will service a MM300 for around 300 bucks for a full cleaning and oiling.
At around 3k theres nothing wrong with the seamaster pro, especially with the 7-9 service interval, and again Omega USA will do a full service for around 300 bucks.

>>57370325
You seem like a reasonable person

>>57370834
>5s a day

Or it could do +14s/d and Seiko will refuse to regulate it under warranty because it's within spec.

Then you can try get quotes for regulating a mono block watch and enjoy your sticker shock.

>Omega diver instead of a Tudor at that price

L O L

Just got a BM8180-03E. It's in power save mode will just wearing it be enough to charge it back to normal or do i need to bust out the flashlight?

>>57370947
Again, there hasn't been a single MM300 sold over +- 5 secs. This is a gs movement not a 7s26
A seamaster pro has a better bracelet, bezel and will need to be serviced less and MUCH cheaper than the BB.
I love the BB red but tudor will fuck you on servicing the in house movement.
You can get the ETA but at 3k the omega is the much better watch for the same money.

>>57370947
Dude did seiko fuck your mom or something?
Everytime that watch is brought up you gey triggered to high heaven

>>57371031
>flashlight
If you're too retarded to understand whay UV is, why would time mean anything to you?
return the watch anon

>>57371149

I actually really like Seikos in general, it's just that one watch that annoys the shit out of me because putting an unadjusted movement in a one piece case is fucking retarded.

If they made that watch with a normal screw back case I'd be shilling it like crazy because then it would be easy to have it regulated or to do.it yourself and just get it pressure tested afterwards.

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Dearest /wt/ I need your expertise: Seiko srp551k1 or Orient Star classic SEL05005S0 value for money/better one

Which one of those should i go with?

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>>57371434

>>57371419
You wont have accuracy issues with a mm300, and the crystal unscrews.
Stop spewing unfounded bullshit.

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rate

>>57366159
Because they are fucking shit.

>>57371505

It only took me seven seconds to find a thread with multiple reports of MM300s running worse than +5s/d:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/mm300-marine-master-accuracy-poll-218814.html#/topics/218814?_k=ngaztk

>>57371592
New frogman is a much better watch

>>57371666
I was basing my claim on Seyia reviews, but ok.
Again, this a GS movement, if it consistanly gains 10s thats not a issue.
It's still the best diver in it's price class, and you can add 50-100 bucks and send it to seiko where they'll regulate it for you. Not a big deal for a ~$1900 watch.

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>>57369305
>Brietling Navitimer
>minimal

>>57369544
>QC control
>quality control control

>>57370713
-100000

>>57371381
Actually it charges perfectly fine with artificial light.

>>57371031
Just put it in sunlight for a bit or normal wearing if not under a cuff will be fine.

i really like the look of the blancpain fifty fathoms
what does /wt/ think to the seiko fifty five fathoms homage?
is it worth buying one which has already been modified through eBay or should I do it myself?
alternatively, explain why homages are awful

>>57371926
You're confusing eco drive and tough solar

>>57371981
I quite like them. I would be happy with an unmodded SNZH57 myself.

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Anon what do you think of Alpha Watches?

>>57372060
The only watch they make that is worth buying is the paul newman rep.

>>57372133

I also like their GMT

>>57371787

Let me get this straight: You were arguing with me based solely upon reading reviews on Seiya's page and without doing ANY Googling to check if I was right?

Yup. I'm done with this conversation.

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>>57371992
I'm not, I've had pic related for around 15 years.

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>>57372060
looks like a rip off of Rolex watches, which are pretty ugo as they are.

>>57371992
>This technology, now known as “Eco-Drive,” can generate power from any light source, artificial, natural and even dim light to keep watches running without ever replacing batteries.

From http://www.citizenwatch.com/en-uk/eco-drive-technologies/eco-drive-how-it-works/

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only took a few months for them to ship it :'^

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>>57364181
>>57364215
>>57366097
>>57368386
>>57371477
>>57372060
these watches literally all look the same besides color and are pretty ugly.

>>57372497
Nice, I've been wanting one of these but I've been waiting for a used one. I might break down and buy one direct in another month or so though, they seem pretty uncommon.

>>57372796
buy it from their ebay

that way you have more options to fuck them over when they don't ship it.

i had to mention 'paypal dispute' to get them to respond.
they immediately shipped it after that.

>>57372691
Seems that you don't like divers.

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Evening, /g/

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New daily. Convinced by 15 year owner anon who posts with the red striped nato.

>>57364181
Nice Mako

>>57373266
excellent choice, not him btw

i'll have one soon enough too, will really stroke my ego when i can post mine

>>57372691
?

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>>57373266
Enjoy, it's a great little watch.

>>57370771
-Its a Fossil
-It has a chronograph that most likely doesn't function
-Its a Fossil
-Tasteless roman numerals
-Fossil

>>57373450
You forgot eaten numerals too.

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>>57373464

>>57370713
0.5

>>57370713 (You)
10

>>57370713
shit/10

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>>57370728
>>57371894
>>57373505
>>57373573
>>57373701
be honest guys :(

>>57373740
10/shit

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>>57368386
I like perlon because it's thinner, dries quicker, and easy to put on your wrist.

>>57373740
We ARE being honest.
That watch is utterly discusting and absolut shit.
DO NOT BUY IT.

>>57373933
it sure would be nice if you explain why its disgusting and absolute shit instead of stating that it is.

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master race

>>57373995
Did you somehow miss >>57373450 and >>57373463?

>>57374063
oh, whoops i did miss those, sry.

>>57371862
As i said, minimal is not the right term. Lets say, i am on the search for a watch with clear and thin lines.

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What kind of strap would go well with this? Thinking of a soft-blue NATO

>>57374160
But the Navitimer is neither of those things?

>>57373266
>>57373449
>eco-drive
>large crown, implying mechanical
???

>>57374382
Black perlon.

>>57366538
I wear my g shock while I ride all the time. I do worry about anything analog though. ALSO, having it on your handle bars will only significantly amplify the vibrations. Keep it on your wrist, or in a pocket or bag, but do NOT fix it to your bike like you have shown. Nice bike btw m8.

>>57374406
>large crown
It's hardly large, it's about 5mm wide.

>>57374432
I meant it sticks out far enough to grab it easily. A lot of quartz watches have fairly recessed crowns because you rarely need to use them.

>>57367692
I wear daily when I ride, just don't clip it to your bike. Keep it in your wrist, and you'll be fine.

>>57374466
It's just for the military look.

Just recently my SARB017 started gaining about 2 mins a day after some unknown event/impact.
Took it to seiko today and they regulated it for me free of charge, what i want to know is apart from avoiding impacts what can I do to prevent my watch from becoming so offbeat again? Are impacts the only part to worry about?

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I'm just gona leave this here.

>>57368451

Why does it look all fucked up?

>>57375273
>that bracelet
>gold-inlaid lugs
>fucking loafers
top fagmode.

>>57375273
>wrong hand
>not even on wrist
>shit that can scratch the watch worn right next to it

>>57373740
>>57374144
don't be too upset anon, someone who understands how watches work will look at that and recognize it for what it is - the average joe watch that is beyond your typical department store watch

guess what though? /g/ autists are not found everywhere in real life. most people will not even know the difference, they'll just see "cool fossil"

i am not even trying to cheer you up, i'm being completely honest. you're absolutely fine, most people think fossil is nice anyways. enjoy your new watch

>>57375273
>tmp screenshot

I really hope that is a screencap, and not actually yours

I would rather sport a timex easy reader to a cocktail party if I had to choose between that sad rolex or a cheap watch

>>57366159
Good taste in books, but HMT is poo trash

>>57376182
Why is that? Not that guy, but I asked what the general opinion of HMT watches was a couple threads ago and people seconded your opinion. To me, it seems like the movements are pretty good considering the cost.

>>57366097
Who the hell is Dmitry? Is he the owner of Vostok and does he post here on /wt/ ?

>>57376713
maybe he is just making a joke referring to their customer support?

I highly doubt any manufacturer of any kind is small enough that you can simply directly speak to the head

>>57376110
thanks anon

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Hey guys

>>57375350
Can you be more specific?

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whatya think /g/?

>>57376503

Racists will hate on anything from India no matter what.

They ignore the fact that a South African with African and Indian ancestry owns half the watch companies in Switzerland.

>>57377267
>dook dook darkie skin

>>57377350
People hate them because they're cheap garbage, not because they're Indian.

>>57376713
>>57376920
Dimitry is the head of design at Vostok and also runs his own commercial site for his custom projects: Meranom. He occasionally posts on Watchuseek but also responds directly to his customers.

Any recommendations on an entry-level mechanical watch? Preferably with day-date, or at least date. <$200

>>57378921
seiko 5

>>57378964
Looks like they can't be hand-wound, do you have any trouble keeping the kinetic type wound all day? I'm not a particularly active individual.

>>57379076
Automatic watches do not take much to keep them going. Seiko uses a very effecient design they call the "magic lever" that allows it to wind bi-directionally.

>>57379144
Cool. Looking at the SNZG09K1 in particular. Looks great, thanks bud.

>>57379076
If you walk around the house/outside much at all you should be fine. Otherwise you might have to shake it a little. Pretty sure orient now makes some pretty cheap watches with handwinding now such as the bambino v4 and mako 2 (not 100% if the 2nd one is the right model). There are also some Chinese watches with habdwinding at that price point but you have to be careful about quality control with those.

>>57366581
Everyone will compliment you on your new Invicta.

>>57377267
kek

I heard that Casio F91 is supposed to be able to count time over one hour, by changing milliseconds to seconds. Is this bullshit? Because mine just loops over after an hour

>>57366581
absolutely horrible, please try to develop your tastes

>>57373119
I really dislike the gmt; it's big and busy and has a fucking date window
I'm glad to see you're enjoying it, though

>>57379833
What's wrong with date windows?

>>57379844
Not him but think how sexy that thing would be with a nodate version

>>57379853
But I don't think date windows detract from its looks. The magnifier does a bit though.

>>57379811
It's just an hour chrono.

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>>57371592
8/10, I prefer the Terra.

Still, the Elementum range is DOPE AS FUCK, A E S T H E T I C ally of course. New models are technically superior, but they look like generic smartwatches, about as inspired as smartphones have become, that is black circles and rectangles and OH LOOK AT THAT SANDBLASTED STEEL FRAME DO YOU BELIEVE IT??

Though it seems the latest Terras are brand new models so they haven't totally cancelled the thing, and Aquas are on sale which would hint at a new range as well. Plus the Vector range which is the pro-est range still exists. Maybe there's still hope for Suunto.

>>57371434
I'd go for this

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When is /g/ designing a watch dial?

>>57379861
>>57379833
a gmt without a date would be a big loss of functionality.
the cyclops can go fuck itself though.

>>57380842
Now if you want.

Will we manufacture it? No.

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Lovely HMT watch

>>57381052
is that a Vostok Amphibia homage?

kek, damn pooinloos.

>>57381181

No. This is older than Vostoks.

>>57381220
I really doubt that, Vostoks have been around since the 60s. In the 60s poosinloos were fucking their sacred famelic cows in the ass.

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>>57381279

>In the year 1961, HMT set up a watch manufacturing Unit at Bangalore in collaboration with M/s Citizen Watch Co., Japan.

Is this a good choice for my first "decent" watch?

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

>>57381279

>1968, Release of Amphibian" watch;

>>57381363
Yes. I'd favour the older, ETA movement watch myself.

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>>57370325
>The seamaster 300 and Seiko MM300 are the best luxury divers on the market bar none.

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>>57381335
>>57381380

>implying that disgusting currypubes' infested watch you posted was first manufactured in 1961 and that 1961 isn't the foundation year of that pooinloo company

>implying Vostok copied pooinloos

>denying that the Hmt poostar isn't clearly a Vostok Amphibia knock-off

Stay deluded Pajeet.

>>57381433
Not even the best black bay, much less the best tudor diver.

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Should I brush the case of my Amphibia? Or does it usually look like shit? How do I get nice results?

>>57381433
What is wrong with the hour handle? So ugly.

>>57381488
My Komandirskie is polished. Love the watch, hate the cheap looking polished case.

I would recommend you brushed it.

ps: how do you brush a case?

>>57381488
Only if you want to polish the mesh to match.

>>57381527
I've been looking on a lot of forums and on youtube but I haven't found any decent text or video tutorial so far. I'm not sure what kind of sandpaper I need and I don't own a dremel machine.
I just know I need to remove the bezel, remove the movement and dial from the case and tape the plexiglas to protect it.
Does anyone know a good tutorial?

>My Komandirskie is polished. Love the watch, hate the cheap looking polished case.

The problem with Komandirskies is that their cases are chromed plated brass and not stainless steel like the Amphbias. If you ever decide to brush it, you will end up having a bronze colour case.

>>57381555
I'd try to polish the mesh bracelet after, anyway it's not that important since it's just a bracelet that can be easily changed and it was cheap.

>>57381439

If you knew anything about watches you would know it looks like a Zenith, not a Vostok.

>>57377628
Nice guy, I had a problem with my Komandirskie, and he gave me a refund, no questioning or harassing. Almost felt bad for taking the refund, but a fault is a fault.

Recommended reading for the newbz

http://www.fashionbeans.com/2016/8-ways-youre-killing-your-watch/

Thank me later alligator

Just in case, if a morobike/scooterbike passes by: yesterday we talked aboud riding while wearing an auto.

What do you think, what are your experiences?

>>57382027
*motorbike/scooter bike

>>57382036
>>57381725
*motorbike/scooter bike RIDER

TGIF

>>57382027
Not a problem, unless you have a shit bike.

I'm more scared about ruining my watch in an road accident than ruining it because of "muh pico vibrations", which cars also have. Shit cars.

But people are more likely to have a shit car than a shit bike, so it's not a problem.

>>57382138
Even for daily commuting?

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This cost 20k.

Who will buy this nasty stupid shitter??

Hipster don't have 20k.

>>57381585
I don't think you would be able to properly brush the case without some tools, just with sandpaper it would look like shit, but maybe that's just me, I'm not very handy
You can search for Amphibian SE watches on meranom to see how a brushed amphibian looks like, I know there was at least one brushed model, it looked fine as fuck

>>57382345
does it play pokemon go

>>57382544
the 090M look like sandblasted steel, no idea what they actually are

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Fuck me dead fuckers, the Seagull 1963 reissue is damn gorgeous!

Love this lil fucker.

>>57381585
It's not complicated. Start with a fine wet/dry sandpaper like 800 grit, then work up to finer papers until you get the finish you want. Keep the paper wet and clear away the swarf regularly. You can wrap the paper around an eraser to help get into tight spots.

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Can a female wear a men's mechanical watch? Thinking of getting this

>>57382952
ask /fa/

>>57382952
As long as the size is good you should be fine. Obviously the masculinity/femininity is a personal choice but a watch that's too big will look dumb regardless of the style.

>>57382955
already did, their board is kind of slow though

>>57382952
It's not common but yeah semen demons can absolutely, as long as the watch is not oversized, obviously --> I'd say 38/39mm maximum

>>57382952
You could at least buy a brand that isn't dogshit

>>57382650

I will buy it once I have enough money. Their green red star army watch is also excellent

>>57382199
>bike
>daily

Why would you even do that?

I spent literally months on my bike riding all over the world, but I only did it because it's more practical and cheaper than a car.

For daily commuting, get a car nigger.

Can someone post the poorfag guide to watches?

>>57383175
like what?

>>57383430
some people work in towns

>>57382650
>the Seagull 1963 reissue is damn gorgeous!

Why? It's the same as the original.

I swear, there's a new reissue of toilet paper at Costco, it's damn gorgeous.

>>57383569
I work in town. I take the bus.

>>57382952
In general, men's watches certainly can fit women. It's only a question of size, obviously the biggest ones won't fit, but small ones definitely do.

>>57383607
ur a cuc

>>57383430
A bike is much faster for me.
There is never any traffic, I can drive more direct routes and I can park right next to where I need to go.
I only have to go 3km, so it is not like I arrive all sweaty or something.

>>57383506
Like someone that isn't raising their prices because "had we set our prices along the same model our competitors are, Brathwait watches would sell at $1800" like they're already offering a deal too good to be true for basic fucking watches with a sapphire crystal and a 9015.

>>57383407
>Their green red star army watch is also excellent

Which model is this?

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>>57383486
1/2

Can I buy a sapphire crystal for my BM8180-03E or is that not how it works? I am planning on taking it hiking and I don't want to fuck up the crystal.

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>>57383486
2/2

>>57383430
It's 10 times faster

>>57383607
>I take the bus

No comment

>>57383692
>>57383728
Thanks

>>57383587
>Why? It's the same as the original.

Well the original is fucking gorgeous too nigger!

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>>57373450
what's wrong with fossil? they make some good looking watches, are they poorly built?

>>57383807
I am assuming this isn't bait.

They're mallcore watches. They aren't built with horology in mind, or even built for people who care about watches. They're built for people who care about fashion. They're not a nice watch internally.

>>57383837
Another anon here, I dont know much bout Fossil,, but the model posted just abobe is nice, it has a bit of a steampunk touch to it.

>>57383506
What's your budget, semen demon?

>>57383837
>They're mallcore watches
>They aren't built with horology in mind
so..... they can't keep time well?

>>57383964
if you think the only quality of a watch that matters is how well it keeps time, you wouldn't be interested in mechanical watches.

>>57383807
Not a reputable watch brand, and those 2 models you posted aren't "good looking models"

if you just got into watches, you should keep looking and lurking here for a while, and little by little you'll stop liking the obnoxious stuff and start liking the quality stuff

At least when I first get into something, I know I have a tendency to like the worst of it before I start getting the hang of what's good and what isn't.

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>>57384029
>if you just got into watches, you should keep looking and lurking here for a while, and little by little you'll stop liking the obnoxious stuff and start liking the quality stuff
i dunno about that anon, just look at what /fa/ does to people who lurk there...

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rate

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Pharm anon here
I'm going on vacation this summer to North Africa WE WUZ KANGZ land, and seeing how there's sand everywhere I'm not gonna bring any of my steel watches with me (I baby the fuck out of even my cheapest Casio's)
I don't have any G-shocks, or any ana-digi watches so I'm gonna go for this even though it's ugly as fuck.

I was wondering, do all the TSA scanners affect mechanical watches?
They make you take your watch off and put it through the scanner.

>>57384177
the70sneedtocomeback/10

>>57384177
i like it

>>57384223
I'm not sur about TSA scanners, but I know a thing or two about niggers:

- some weird and agressive toxins exude from their skin and will EAT your g-shock case
- niggers emit "radiations" that fuck up both mechanical and quartz mouvements.

That's why the nigs use the sun as a timekeeper.

>>57384351
I'm Egyptian (non meme)
Pretty sure I'm more african than african-americans

>>57384351
I weote a book about niggers toxins and radiations and I confirm this.

A few years ago I went to north africa with a Grand Seiko... never again.

>>57384177
only a silly-willy would spend hundreds on meme watches like omega and rolex

but is it neat though? absolutely, there is no denying it. kind of original too, i've never seen anyone sport that

>>57384379
>only a silly-willy would spend hundreds on meme watches like omega and rolex
You're a retard

>>57384029
"good looking" is subjective

>>57384369
>>57384223
>digi analog

those look like shit, i've tried to force myself to like it but i just can't

no joke, get the f91 or the dw5600

if you really want digi-analog, get a g100bb-1a. it came out earlier this year as part of a stealth gshock pack in august.
here is a link to one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-Casio-G-Shock-Black-Out-Anti-Magnetic-G100BB-1A-/191970567752?hash=item2cb2566648:g:iJEAAOSwLnBX2JuV

>>57384376
how hard are you trolling right now, did you actually take one?

did sand/heat ruin it, or did it get nig'd off of your wrist at gunpoint/knife?

>>57384384
You're a person who is incapable of making rational decisions regarding his personal finances

>>57383930
around 300

>>57384424
Read the post before replying

>>57384427
And what do you know about his personal finances? One could easily argue only silly people are into collecting watches in the first place.

>>57384456
You got me there, on both points.

Be back in a week or two then, driving to Salt Lake City so I can access the database and discover anon's personal finances

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I'm ready to brush the case. Wish me luck guys.

>>57384424
>did you actually take one?

Nah I was just joking

>>57384439
Ok, I recommend you check these brands, they make great autos at 300 or under:

- Seiko
- Orient
- Hamilton

These are true /wt/ classics, and some models are quite unisex

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>>57384456
It's less autistic than anime figures
At least watches have a rich history and are actually functional
Patrician tier
>High-end watches
>Antique Medical texts
>Old Philosophy texts
>Vintage IBM machines and mainframes
Decent Tier
>Watches in general
>Popular but still good books like Sir.ACD and Dickens
Shit tier
>Anime figures

>>57382952
Ignoring the fact that you're not female, Orient makes some very nice affordable mechanical woman's watches

>>57384439

Also, check this this guide:
>>57383692

>>57364181
Can whoever makes the new thread pls use the non-autistic OP?
Thanks

>>57384110
Well that's 10 people who go on /fa/, I don't think that says much about what /fa/ does to people who go there in general

That fit is decent and wouldn't get a lot of hate on /fa/ (if any), although you can definitely see it doesn't come from someone who seems to care a lot about how their dressed and have a very personal style. In fact this is so basic that there's not really anything to talk about here, I think.

>>57384413
If you're only looking at your own perception of it, sure, but if you take into account the now pretty damn old watch making tradition and aesthetics, you'll soon distinguish what are valid watches and what has been made to appeal to people who don't care about horology and just want something on their wrist that they think look cool.

Nothing wrong with that last option, but you can't expect people who are passionate about watches to not shit on those objects who are based onto the real thing, and then made the design and the construction worse in every aspect.

>>57364181
HEADS UP

Today only

>Apple Watch (1st Generation)
Save $450 on Select Models

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/promo/saveonapplewatch20161104

>>57384631
Fuck off

>>57384607
If you're only looking at your own perception of it, sure, but if you take into account the now pretty damn old watch making tradition and aesthetics, you'll soon distinguish what are valid watches and what has been made to appeal to people who don't care about horology and just want something on their wrist that they think look cool.

Although I agree with you, what do you make about the Seiko Giugiaro Ripley? There's 0 tradition there.

>>57384607
>>57384695
Forgot the >

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>>57384695
I don't know if there's 0 tradition, maybe I'm not knowledgeable about tool watches, but I think if you were to look there, you'd find either models that inspired this model, or something that isn't a tool watch but has been reimagined to fit inside the universe of a sci-fi movie (which, let's not forget, is where it comes from)

Also I'd say Seiko knows how to make good watches, so you can at least count on this one to be functional, and to have unified form and function to a pretty high degree

lastly, even the most reputable brands can come up with models that are made to appeal to a certain market/demographic, and have that model stray very far from either good taste (however subjective that is, it doesn't mean it can't be collectively shared by a lot of people) or their own traditions

For instance a few months ago, I read a letter that John Mayer sent to IWC to ask them what the fuck was happening to them, and they replied. Whatever your feelings about the exchange, you can tell there's one guy who's passionate about watches, and then a brand which is just as passionate but also has to deal with the reality of the market, and they have to try to not go under if they stick to their old, albeit proven and tasteful designs.

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Is that watchmaker anon still around?

I just bought a swiss watch case and need some advice on which movement to buy for it.

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>tfw when the Moonview finally arrived

>>57384498

WTF is that

>>57385016
just in time for the supermoon

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>>57385017
Now it's a Vostok Amphibia with brushed finish, looks much better now imo. The mesh bracelet goes next.

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>>57385016
>>57385045
Indeed.

Got it for about 120 shipped, as the previous owner said it was 2big4him.

>>57384177
I want to like it, but it has way too much bezel for my taste.

It does get points for showing the week as Monday-Sunday, though.

>>57385061
Good job m8

>>57385152
that's an empty dial.

>>57384538
Thanks anon

>>57377045
that looks like you went to Chernobyl to scavenge for a watch

>>57383728
that image was so red my eyes needed a while to readjust to my screen when I closed it.

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white face, blue face or black face?
i backed the kickstarter i now need to choose 2 of them i want.
they all come with 2 straps, titanium and rubber.

Beeing Swiss, I need a watch.
Budget is 1-2k.

Which manufacturers should I look into?

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I just ordered this pajeet tier watch for 12 dollars from China. What can I expect?

>>57387358
+/- 5 minutes per day

>>57387358
>What can I expect?
a $12 chinese watch

Whats the difference between a seiko grand Quartz and a King Quartz?

I've been on the lookout for a penismeme, and stumbled across a good quality Grand quartz, want to know if its worth the extra 80$ I was expecting to pay

>>57387358
Expect the strap to feel bad and the watch itself to just be junk. It will be a fine piece to help explain and demonstrate how a watch works if anyone asks, as they can see the components.

>>57387337
depends what you're looking for in a watch

>>57387298
White>blue

>>57387391
The grand quartz often has nicer / special finishing. It also often uses a twinquartz movement.

What's the best casio autist watch? :^)

>>57387681
calculator

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you fa/g/ets have gotten me all worked-up over watches. thx

thinking about getting pic related

>>57387322
Cute watch, but the movent is gonna eat itself in a few years

>>57387322
Eye candy

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Favinov now sells fully lumed Amphibia dials. Any idea how these are made? Are they just done by freehand over the dial print?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WATCHES-PARTS-ALL-SYMBOLS-HAND-PAINTED-SUPERLUMIA-DIAL-913-VOSTOK-AMPHIBIA-Z165-/222207494887

I'm only asking because I already have lume powder, laquer and a certain amount of steady hand, and it would be waaaaaay cheaper if I could do this myself with similar results.

>>57387704
Looks good

>>57387638
Racist

>>57387732
Why??

>>57387991
It's basically a 2824 without the rotor module.
Handwinding will wear out the watch in around 3 years if you're doing it everyday
Not THAT big an issue, parts are everywhere for ETA movements

>>57387977
If you know some blue people I would love to meet them.

>>57388095
Smurfs, duh

>>57387589
If possible, swiss brand.
Kind of minimalistic and good looking.
I think a prefer roman numerals instead of latin.
And I hate that square date thing. (Date window?)

>>57388273
Roman numerals are literally Latin

>>57388294
>>57388273
I think he means arabic

>>57368754
Could the average G-Shock survive in space outside of a spacecraft? I know the LCD likely won't work in the extreme temperatures, but would the watch continue to function fairly normally?

>>57388081

Wait. Are you telling me that the Swatch Jews literally used the ETA 2824 as the basis for a hand wind only model WITHOUT FIXING THE OVER WINDING FLAW!?'!!

Jesus K Christ, they really have no shame at all, do they!?

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Rate?

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What do you think guys? Looking for something like this, I like orient already so recommend something similar if you have any other idea.

>>57388575
No I actually meant latin. We call then "römische Ziffern" in German.

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>>57388711
>>57388081
Bullshit, manual wind ETA 28xx movements have a simple non-oscillating crown wheel.

>>57385061
Now peel away the shitty crown wrap and brush the real one

>>57389978
Wait, there's a real steel crown under the Amphibias chromed crown?

>>57390075
It's brass if I remember correctly.

>>57390091
Then I shouldn't keep brushing it or it will get a bronze color

>>57388652
Fun fact, DW5600 is certified for space walks by NASA and is by far the most worn watch on the ISS

>>57389076
It still eats itself
>>57388711
It's not an over-winding problem, it's a hand winding problem

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Should i?

>>57390149
>He's considering a smart"watch" that isn't even Swiss made

>>57391503
>>57391503