/wt/ watch thread

WIS don't know about Ball watches. Thought everyone did.

>>57505809

That doesn't sound right

>>57504131
The fuck you talking about? You can't handwind an SNK809.

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How much can this cost?

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>>57506554
can someone ID this watch?

doesn't look like any flieger or stowa model i know, and that's all i can guess.

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Good morning /wt/!
I am still bored out of my mind!
Last night i bought a twin penis king quartz for 140eurobux. Does anyone know if i could fit the movt/dial oh the twin penis into pic related? Are the cases exactly the same? Is it heresy to do so?

>>57508089
I should rotate that damn picture sometime

>>57507865
I got curious and did a little research, this is what is claimed he wears and it looks pretty similar to me.
http://www.blancpain.com/en/watch/2850b-1130a-64b

>>57506554
Is there a watch with solid link bracelet under $150-200?

>>57508511
Can anyone explain the different between solid link and other bracelets?

>>57508552

Well, solid links are sold pieces of steel. Some cheaper bracelets are just hollow folded sheets of metal. I think the OP meant solid end links, that connect the bracelet to the watch with the spring bar, which are again solid, whereas the others are folded.

>>57508511
Probably not, maybe some chink shit.

"In the making of a watch, if
one man make the wheels, another the
spring, another shall engrave the dial-plate
, and another shall make the cases, then
the watch will be better and cheaper, than if the whole work be put upon any one
man." - William Petty circa 1660-1670

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>>57508511

>>57508923
Division of labour means less qualified craftsman, which means cheaper labour, who'd have thought.

>>57508952
Why do people hate ETAs again?

>>57508981
Because if you actively handwind it and don't get it serviced, then the reduction wheel will eat it's self. But frankly, should you get it serviced, and wear is noticed on any part, that part will be replaced.

>>57508511
Used Mako/Ray?

>>57508089
>>57508113
You should fuck right off with your blog.

So I'm thinking about buying my first mechanical and here in Japan I can get a skx013 for about 200 bucks, on the other hand I'm not sure if I wan to drop that much on my first on, especially as it is re-imported and thus probably coming without a box after being stored in fuck knows where in fuck knows what conditions. Anyway, my question is do you think that watch will continue to increase in price? Or is that mostly for the 007/009. Don't want to miss an opportunity especially as there is pretty much no other small watches in that price range except the Amphibia

>>57509127
Seiko boxes are shit anyway.

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I seriously miss having the time to post more often in this threads, but anyway, have a great monday anons.

Cheers.

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Quick, post lewd corrupted watches!

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>don't you like my new demon-body onii-chan?

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>tfw the shy MILF with cowtits gets corrupted

>>57510044
normally I'm against essayposting but
6 fucking lines in a row goddamn
and units per hour ew

>>57510044
I seriously hope this is one of those shitty third party customs.

>>57509900

Hey what is that citizen eco drive watch you own

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>m-my body feels so hot

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>>57510080
Rolex is pure, unlike these sinful watches.

>>57510063
Units per hour is the only proper alternative to tachymeter/métre. Actually writing a unit of measurement on the bezel makes it instantly a DOGSHIT watch.

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What do you guys think of this? Looking for my first not shit watch and I like the look of it. Need to see it in person though.

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>>57510255
Without the bumpy shit in the middle

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Which does /wt/ like best F81W or F91W?

>>57510255
Avoid current Tissot, they're Swatch garbage. Guaranteed that watch has some kind of corner-cutting or strait up scamming going on with it for what it costs.

If you really want Tissot try finding a good condition vintage piece.

>>57510291
But most watches are swatch group watches. It's up to the company to step up and make a good product, it's not up to their parent company.

>>57510286
they're both dank af get both

>>57510291
Whoah shit really? How bad are we talking here? I mean it's not the most expensive thing but at ~$400 AUD I don't want something that cuts corners and overall fucks up the quality.

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>>57510337
A lot of them have disposable movements and snapping caseback at a price where screwing casebacks and serviceable quartz movements should be the norm. The only thing Tissot is good at are those neat plastic red gaskets they use.

But the most disgusting is the second generation T-Touch. Those are rigged to self-destruct if they have their battery replaced outside of a Tissot certified service. The electronics brick themselves for good.

Post the model number of that watch and /wt/ will gladly tell you what's wrong with it.

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>>57510282
>bumpy shit
the textured dial is the best thing about the watch.

>>57510408
Tissot Tradition T0636101603700 for the solid white and
Tissot Tradition T0636101603800 for the first I posted.

>Post the moden number of that watch and /wt/ will gladly tell you what's wrong with it.
All of 4chan in a nutshell.

>>57510439
Hey now I didn't know what else to call it.

>>57510286
Why can I barely find any info on the 84? Can you tell me more about it?

>>57509019
Surely there are some ETA movements that don't have this obvious flaw? 2892-A2 maybe?

>>57510528
2892 is infamous for the problem I believe.

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>>57510479
Same module as the F-91W. According to Wikipedia it was introduced a year before the F-91W. So the Terrorist can be considered a facelifted version of that watch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-series_watches

>>57510528
The 2892 might be exempt from that (or not >>57510551 )
, as it has a completely different layout for the winding bridge. The lens-shaped post is still there but the whole gear train is sized differently so different forces will be in play.

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Thoughts on the new Seiko Transocean?

>>57510584
>45mm
Too big.

>>57510584
Interesting lugs design. Would love it brushed though.

>>57510528
All movements will have flaws and will at some point need servicing. As far as durability goes Seiko/orient/miyota have movements that are far more durable in the long run, accuracy does vary and the movements as a plain as a sack of rice but it's the simplicity that makes them robust. Etas are great though, solid proven movements with great tolerances and good accuracy. Just remember that if you abuse your watches don't be surprised that you will need to service them more often.

>>57510631
>This meme again

Lol

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>>57510632
This is an integrated bracelet, those aren't lugs, they're attached to the case with screws.

The real case lugs are underneath.

A lot of people seem to hate this, but I like the way it looks.
Also, this way the bracelet is more than 20mm wide at the lugs, a rarity for Seiko.

Most other Seiko divers are huge chunks of metal with a thin and dainty bracelet slapped on.

>>57510631
Looks fine on that particular wrist, which seems to be an average-sized, non-fat wrist.

>>57510450
Alright, it's not a completely terrible watch, so I'll give the pros and cons for the price you'd pay (300USD)
Pros:
>domed sapphire
>ETA F03.111/F06.111 are nice, jeweled and serviceable movements, with only a sane amount of plastic gears
>316L steel case
>butterfly clasp

Cons:
>30m WR, only splash resistant
>snapping caseback
>date window doesn't reach the edge of the dial, looks cheap, and is a sign that they didn't use the largest (i.e. more expensive) movement possible
>42mm might be too much for an all-dial watch, might look fuck-huge
>no lume

I'd say it's up to you whether it's worth the money, all in all it's one of the better Tissots with no obvious pitfalls or dealbreakers. Personally I'd get a better Jap watch like a Bambino for the money, but if you like that watch get it.

I juist copped this, don't really care that it's a shameless copy (read: homage). I'm also a big fan of the stunning sg2903 movement.
Does anyone have experience with Alpha watches?

>>57510450
Also this is the movement that's going to be in that watch, it's a bretty gud quartz movement really.
http://www.beco-technic.com/media/pdf/eta_f06111_de_en_fr.pdf

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>>57510713
Forgot the pic

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>>57510044
>"my new demon-body onii-chan"
>tfw you get this pun and you don't even watch anime

I've been in here far too long.

>>57510713
>stunning sg2903 movement
Stunning isn't a synonym of dogshit.

Check my stunning 5.

>>57510811
talk shit post wrist

>>57510584
>>57510666
>watch big enough to use as dinner plate
>watch big enough to be detected by radar
>watch big enough to deflect harmful sun and UV rays

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>>57510479
Its a thinner/smoother design and its only sold in Japan.

More pics:
https://zonacasio.blogspot.be/2013/02/comparativa-casio-f-91w-vs-casio-f84w.html

>>57510998
The visual width of the watch is determined by the bezel, which is 43mm.
The case underneath it is slightly wider, but you almost never see it.

Also, doesn't it look perfectly fine in that wrist shot?

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I might snag one of these. I quite like the plain black face on it.

>>57510998
Okay

I'm actually in Japan right now, just checked and that bugger only costs 8.6 bucks

>>57511097
what is that? it isn't an a158w, I know that much

is that a japan only model? please respond

>>57511348
A158WEA-1EF

>>57511395
Gesundheit.

Bike and scooter bike riders: do you ride with your auto?

If not, do you put it in your pocket or your bag.

I commute daily with a scooter bike so I was wondering about this.

I've read dozens of forum pages about this and mostly it comes down to:

- in theory it is harmful
- but in practice, there are dozens of bikers who say that they road regularly for years without any problem

What do you think?

>>57511668
How many times are you going to fucking post this.

Not even a dozen accidents killed my SKX007.

>>57511668
I use my g-shock on my bikes, or put my watch in my jacket inside pocket. I'd feel decently comfortable wearing a watch on an i4 sports bike compared to a thumper.

>>57510044
How fucking brain dead do you have to be to actually PAY someone to fuck up your 10k watch?

>>57511003
>>57510286
Get both.
My only problem with these cheapo Casios is that the strap is really thin, so any kind if repeated torque on it will make it crack.

>>57510528
This is blown out of proportion a bit.
Is it shitty design? Yes.
Is a 28* movement hard or expensive to service? No.

>>57510584
Turtle is still the best diver that Seiko makes.
Everything else is too expensive for what you get, especially considering that Seiko refuses to use sapphire or fucking align their bezels right.

>>57510713
>stunning
Anon I....
In all seriousness though, observe the accuracy and winding action. Alpha doesn't QC at all.
Also your bezel might fall off.

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced pilots watch that's rated for at least 5G and has reliable lume?

I've recently started training and I've been told to find a new watch or order one from stores because my current A168 requires another hand to turn on the EL.

I was thinking about getting the Orient Flight, it looks nice enough, but there's no information on the technical stuff.

>>57511944
>Everything else is too expensive for what you get
DOHOHOHO

Find me a Swiss equivalent of something like a marinemaster or transocean with that level of finishing and an in-house movement, at the same price.

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>>57512051
It's kind of a tossup between lume and reliability form what I know. Some Marathon watches look nice and rugged, and use tritium vials so you get great lume. I have no idea if they can withstand 5G though.
Orient watches are really cool, pretty average lume, and the movement's are always praised, I bet they could withstand some extra force.

has anyone bought sailcloth straps from bradystraps.com before?

>>57512174
NVM the Marathons, they're built like shit. :(

>>57508326
>http://www.blancpain.com/en/watch/2850b-1130a-64b
damn. thought it might be something i could afford. it looks very smart.

>>57508089
if you are bored, mail a watch to me! we can start a friendship, and i can finally have a watch.

>>57510584
more like seiko trashcan.

>>57510998
>implying any of these are undesireable traits of a watch.

>>57512434
They are faggot

aljknb iubfeuibaw dmsngnjglskmfsalfmonher eg

>>57512051
What kind of training is that?

Because I've been operating plenty with my trusty watches, that is a Timex IQ Compass, a Casio AE1200, an Amphibia 090, and a Seiko SKX007, and I had no trouble with Gees with any of those, and that includes a couple car crashes, getting thrown off a bike, and other fun stuff. Really you should be less worried about what your watch can survive and more about how much YOU can survive. Your watch will survive you, rest assured of that, no need to pay extra money just to ensure some fucker will get a nice watch off your dead body.

As for "wow he needs a second hand to turn on the EL", that's fucking autism. With auto-EL quartz, you'd have to flick your wrist anyway, and with lume or tritium, you'd shine like the fucking moon with the shittiest soviet nightvision goggles. If you're operating, you don't want to be emitting any kind of light, because even lume on ironsights can get you spotted.

Stick to a Casio and tell whoever that is to fuck off because the autists at /g/ told you he's wrong. Or if he's really being a cunt about it or you can't avoid it, get a Gshock DW5610 which is the best compromise, so you can be flicking your wrist like a mad man and get everyone killed.

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Thoughts on calculator watches?

>>57512509
>tell your flight instructor he's wrong cause /g/ told me so
wew but i want to keep fledgling career as a pilot if at all possible

>>57512051
whatchu flyin anon?

>>57512442
>not wanting an impromptu dinner plate
>wanting those harmful uv rays on your delicate wrist
shiggy diggy dude

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>>57512563
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grob_G_115

Babbys first trainer, but we do include aerobatics later in the syllabus.

>>57511019
sorry for late reply, but yes there is no denying it fits you perfectly. as you cannot tell tone over internet, that is not sarcasm either.

>>57509991
how are these kind of straps called?

where can I buy them online?

>>57512537
Oh you really are a pilot then, I thought you only wanted a "pilot styled" watch.

Then riddle me this: ISN'T THERE A FUCKING CLOCK IN THOSE FUCKING PLANES????

Seriously, I don't get that thing about pilot watches, there certainly is a time indicator somewhere that can be used, and that will be infinitely more practical and reliable than a watch you need to flick your wrist to read. It's like those railroad station agents, surrounded by accurately adjusted clocks, but leaving the exact time of train departures to whatever dogshit they have on their wrists.

Because whatever you wear, you'll have to flick your wrist, which is hardly more practical than requiring two hands. Which actually doesn't require two hands, just a single one to press the button while the watch wearing hand can do something else.

>>57512659
1) Who sets that clock? (You do, as part of preflight, from your watch which is synced to a source of truth in your unit)
2) What happens if that panel clock isn't working, or you need to leave the aircraft for whatever reason?
3) It's still a fucking pain having to reset your watch every time you do aerobatics.

>>57512521
Lisp tier.

>>57512744
wshaft fthfe futcuhk sdid you jfuft fufing s-s-say about me u little bifh??

>>57512716
>1) Who sets that clock? (You do, as part of preflight, from your watch which is synced to a source of truth in your unit)
Surprised it isn't always on and synced, but I guess you can use your two hands at that time.

>2) What happens if that panel clock isn't working, or you need to leave the aircraft for whatever reason?
If it isn't working, that plane isn't really suitable for take off now is it? And if you need to leave the aircraft, I think you have far bigger worries than knowing the fucking time. Everytime I had road accidents, the first thing I did was certainly NOT check the time, and I couldn't move anyway so I couldn't check my wrist, albeit from my position I could very well look at the time on the dashboard.

>3) It's still a fucking pain having to reset your watch every time you do aerobatics.
What do you mean reset it? Why would the time change?

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>>57512769
>Surprised it isn't always on and synced
Synced to what? This is a KISS moment. Just keep it simple and don't rely on external timekeeping signals like GPS or things like this happen: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2016/Jun/CHLK_16-08_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf

>If it isn't working, that plane isn't really suitable for take off now is it?
Why not, it's not a flight instrument? Grounding a plane because the clocks running fast/stopped is pretty funny. You'd be surprised at what isn't working on many aircraft during flight. And that's ok.
Re. leaving the aircraft, I mean things like going out to get fuel etc. But it doesn't really matter.

>Why would the time change?
Mechanical movement watches often don't perform well under acceleration loads because the tuned parts can bind more easily, stopping the watch. This isn't much my field, I'm sure others can explain it.

In any case, it's clear you don't know much about flight (and that's ok), or about the role watches play for flying. If you don't like them, that's fine, don't buy them, they're not made for you. In the meantime, please stop denigrating a useful tool that I've been told to upgrade by someone who knows even better.

>>57512833
>Synced to what? This is a KISS moment. Just keep it simple and don't rely on external timekeeping signals like GPS or things like this happen: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2016/Jun/CHLK_16-08_GPS_Flight_Advisory.pdf
A synced clock doesn't exclude an independant one. Transport planes and helicopters I've been in have several clocks, one independant, one synced by GPS, one synced by radio operators. That's not KISS, that's archaic as fuck.

>Why not, it's not a flight instrument? Grounding a plane because the clocks running fast/stopped is pretty funny. You'd be surprised at what isn't working on many aircraft during flight. And that's ok.
My perception of things is, if something is broken, there could be more. Like when your computer makes funny noises, and you're like "well, the fan isn't a computing instrument, I'll just plug my ears". That is at least what I got taught both from my experience with ground vehicles, and my aeronautics and naval experience, with Mirage 2000s, Transals, and Super Pumas: if something even as basic and secondary as a position light or a thermometer is broken, then the guys in charge better fucking fix it, and figure out why it's out and wonder if the root cause may be something bigger, and if they can't fix it, put a sticker on it that says "IT'S BROKEN, WE KNOW WHY, DON'T WORRY".

There's no "waah it's broken we don't know why but it's okay let's keep flying". That's poor maintenance.

>In any case, it's clear you don't know much about flight (and that's ok), or about the role watches play for flying.
I certainly didn't know about such lackluster safety. But I do know about the role watches play for flying though, as well as the role play of pilots and their watches (careful, there's a pun here). What about a watch with a slide rule so you can compute your speed or how much fuel remains?

I get it, you're in training, but then there's the real world. And in the real world, everyone wears a Casio.

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>>57513065
>>57512833
>>57512769

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>>57513065
ok champ.
I just wanted a watch recommendation, but clearly your extensive maintenance experience mandates you to question (wrongly) everything involved.

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New NATO with black PVD hardware. Pretty happy with how this turned out. Crown and Buckle if you're wondering where its from.

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Are we having a non-pilot educate a pilot on how to fly a plane? I'd say just another day of autism on this website.

Also I don't think G-forces hurt mechanical accuracy or reliability that much. Just look at the original WWII Fliegers, the Poljot 3133's and Valjoux 7750's issued to fighter pilots. Pic related, the V7750 Montreal was standard issue for MiG-21 and MiG-23 pilots in the commie Hungarian Air Force.

>>57513180
Tbh you should listen to him lad. Every watchfag knows that pilot watches, even for pilots, are 99% roleplaying that ended in the 50s, and the 1% day you'll have to use it, you'll wish you had a G-Shock. They even make top of the range pilot G-Shocks now, get one of those and end the memes right now.

Check WUS to see what actual pilots who finished their training have to say about that. Most of them wear Omegas, Bell&Ross, lolkeks, Glycines, Oris and of course Breitlings, and they wear them because they're watchfags and nothing else.

Don't fall for the memes. And I'd love to know what watch your flight instructor wears.

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>>57513386
It's a status symbol really.

Are eco drive movements more shock resistant than automatic ones?

Are they as robust as quartz watches?

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Got this a month ago, -/10?
Kinda want a second band for it what would look best, nylon?

>>57513714
they're quartz

>>57513775
Not a fan of that type of bezel when it's fixed, and not a fan of 24h dials either. But the retrograde for what i assume is chrono hours is neat, and Edifice are well made.
Enjoy your watch anon.
No running seconds?

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>>57512051

There is an F-15E USAF pilot who posts on here and /k/ every once in a blue moon. He wears a Speedmaster Professional.

There's also a C-117 fag around that wears a speedy as well

>>57512537

You'll never make Top Gun with that attitude, Goose.

>>57514032
Yh, 24h dial is useless, I have no use for a spinning bezel though.

>running seconds
??

>>57512833
>Why not, it's not a flight instrument? Grounding a plane because the clocks running fast/stopped is pretty funny. You'd be surprised at what isn't working on many aircraft during flight. And that's ok.
Most aviation administrations around the world **REQUEST** a **WORKING** clock.

He's right on all these points points:
- If it's not working, you're not flying, because it is a critical flight equipment as described by even the Vietnamese aviation agency.
- You don't take off until you figured out the extent of the damage, and consequence to other equipments. A dashboard clock is the most durable element, if it's out, the plane is likely on fire.
- You're in training flying probably shitty nearly decommissioned trainer planes in generally ideal weather conditions under the supervision of experienced people. They may tell you it's okay, but only because they measured the risks. Real world is different.
- Aviation isn't a foreign land only chosen snowflakes born with magical piloting skills can enter. It's simple, it's logical, it's accessible to anyone, and it's certainly open to remarks from even outsiders, that you should be hearing carefully for they understand better than you think, and you could be learning something. After all, you're still in training.
- Get a Gshock at best, 5610 is indeed very good and he'll leave you alone. But nothing more, past that point it's watchfaggotry.

>>57514006
Oh...

>>57514100
>If it's not working, you're not flying
Attach wrist watch to instrument cluster. Problem solved.

>>57514067
You know, the subdial that shows seconds when you aren't running the chronograph.

>>57514378
And then you don't have a watch. How are you going to take off??????

Funny how a wrist watch is essential whereas a panel mounted clock is not.

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>>57512659
>Then riddle me this: ISN'T THERE A FUCKING CLOCK IN THOSE FUCKING PLANES????

You're a magnificent retard.

>>57514406
Chrono seconds run in the small bottom dial, I know it's kinda dumb

>>57514502
Absolutely disgusting.

>>57514438
Always be prepared with a spare watch. Or even two.

>>57514502
oh, that's too bad. So the retrograde dial is the minutes? Or are there two hands in the subdial at 6?

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are there any fake rollies that are pretty damn close to the real deal? i know fakes are frowned up here, but i'm actually curious if any chink brand has mastered the art of forgery.

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>>57509900
y-you too

>>57515177
get a Parnis

>>57515177
Even the best fake isn't going to replicate the movement which is really the only interesting thing a Rolex has to offer. Why waste your time when there are enormous numbers of nice watches that aren't deliberate forgeries for similar prices?

>>57515307
as much as i hate to admit it im a brandfag. nobody really knows of a watch other than a rolex and it grabs attention.

>>57515329
If you're the one who cares about the brand how is a fake going to cut it?

>>57515366
that's why i was asking if there were any that could at least get near the movement quality while not being the price of a new car. it's not that i don't think a parnis or seiko aren't capable of matching it, but that nobody cares about them. if they see a rolex they'll be interested in how you got it, what you do, and it just opens up a discussion. i know it's really sleazy but i like to exploit routes for opening up discussions, and a popular brand does the trick. it's just that i know they aren't worth their price.

>>57515389
A nice watch looks nice no matter who's name is on it. Either people are going to notice a cool watch or they won't, no one is looking close enough to read the fucking brand name off it in all but a tiny amount of situations. Normal people don't know shit about watches.

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>>57515271
>non-Hesalite Speedy

There is 1 model of citizen eco drive watches that is often posted here, but I can't find it on amazon or ebay.

It's a small watch, same size than the snk, which model is this?

Bonus question for owners of this model: what are your thoughts on it, does it charge correctly, is it accurate, etc ?

Please answer, I'm à fan of this model desu desu!!

>>57511944

Not quite considering that a Seiko SDGM003 literally has better dial, case and bracelet quality than an fucking Omega Aqua Terra (yes I handled the AT in person, it was SHOCKING for its $4k price tag).

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The best i can say about it is that it's nicer than i imagined it would be

10/10 would waste money on memes again

>>57515487
He wants an easy way to start conversations with autists, and they will notice for sure...

>>57515329
>>57515389
you're a weak man.
there is no reason that you should be concerned with what others think of you. we all know that people who wear fedoras and velcro shoes would likely say this too, but there is a difference between being presentable, and presenting one's self in a way that would draw attention.

if you truly wanted to be interesting, you would need to have had humbling experiences, and know how to control yourself. instead, you feel that the objects you own define you. is it the watch that makes the man, or the man that makes the watch?
does the rolex change your personality?
does one more no-strings-attached fuck truly fill the void in your heart?

tldr, i wouldn't jack off to you, 0/10

>>57515505
it is this, >>57513251, the Citizen BM-8180

I plan on getting one myself too, it is quite nice, and is the perfect blend between price and understated style, isn't it? and you won't have to worry about it at all, long battery life.

I would get one myself, if I knew how it looked with leather.
Do any of you anons who own one have one with leather band?

>>57515594
Nice

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>>57515594
>>57515720

>>57515708
Yes it is! Thanks anon!

>>57515505
I just got mine and love it. There is an anon on here who posts and claims to have had his for 15 years. Mine hasn't lost noticeable time yet.

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>>57515708
I have mine on a leather zulu at the moment.

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>>57516040
That's me, it is a fantastic watch and should last decades. Even the standard strap is okay, it's a bit stiff as it's leather backed canvas though.

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>>57515505
It's a great watch, I've had mine for around 15 years and it hasn't missed a beat. It charges as soon as it hits light.

If you get one you won't be disappointed.

>>57510703
>>57510723
Cheers for this man, i appreciate it. Sorry for the late reply, fell asleep.

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does TGV lurk /wt/

>>57510584
>45 mm
>date window

>>57512521
You'll see more pilots wearing this than a Navitimer or GMT-Master

>>57515594
How much?
I bet prices have risen since he won

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>>57508113

>>57515617
>there is no reason that you should be concerned with what others think of you.
Stupid comment. Most of us aren't hermits who get by in life by themselves, what people think of you can have a massive impact on many areas of your life.

>>57514485
I'm curious what you find retarded about this.

What's retarded really is the role playing around watches, because it has reached critical mass. We now see people act like wearing a diving watch on a leather band is a heresy because "wow how are you gonna dive plus all that leather will attract sharks for sure", that day/date features and compasses are useless on a watch because "you can look at the sun and stars", and now that wearing anything but a Designated Pilot Watch© on your wrist prevents a plane from taking off because "my flight instructor told me so and he's an experimented wrist checker".

Casio for digital efficiency, Citizen for analogs, mechanicals for style and horlogerie fags. There you go.

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>>57510286
I got my F-84W imported from Japan for $12 over a year ago. The strap is way more comfortable than the one that comes on the F-91W. Here's mine with a broken ass strap.

>>57511668
I've been mountain biking for years an automatic without issue

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Won pic related off ebay for $245. How'd I do?

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>>57518499
>$245
>dial damage
>56xx
>eventual broken day/date quickest
>KS that wasn't made by Daini Seikosha

Honestly pretty bad, especially when you consider I got my 1975 KS Special 5256-8010 for $140 USD plus shipping off Y! Japan Auctions...

>>57518592
Dial is actually fine. Crystal needs to be replaced though and I will probably do that one I swap out the date-wheel spider gear for a metal one. How long ago did you buy yours? I haven't seen any in good condition sell below $200.

>WatchBuys in charge of staying relevant

Why do they price their shit like $1000 higher than their competitors.

Who the fuck actually buys from there ?

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Where the h*ck can I find one of these bad boys?

Every Jap site is sold out of every color.

pls respond

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>>57519329
>h*ck

>>57519329
yahoo japan

>>57519370
no bully
>>57519389
I can't speak gook

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>>57519329
I really hope Seiko makes more of them

Hey /wt/, I recently won an Accutron from the 70s for $45 on ebay. Its not a space view and seems to be in pretty good condition. Did i do well for the price i paid?

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>tfw terrorist meme is actually dank

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What the fuck is this

What is my best option for a pocket watch

>>57520448
buying a fedora to compliment it

here is a cool outfit you could wear to match everything
>striped fedora
>hawaiian or flamed shirt
>cargo pants
>velcro shoes
>white knee high socks
>chain from belt to pocketwatch into pocket

a true gentleman's getup

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I enjoy watches

>>57520464
I'll have you know that there is nothing wrong with pocket watches. They true works of proper horology

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>true works of proper horology
no argument there, hands down agree

>I'll have you know that there is nothing wrong with pocket watches
yeah, 8 decades or so ago

had to pull this picture from google too, as I don't save epic memes on my pc
I tip my fedora to you kind gentleman, and I bid thee a fine night

*tips fedora*

>>57520506
>Fake nineball poster
Someone is mad

>>57520448
Patek caliber '89

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>>57520642
i just typed this out, before refreshing the page and realizing the guy who replied is a phony nineballsack. thankfully, you're actually serious and now this story wasn't made in vain.

>be le me walking through the streets of nyc on dark, melancholy night, with the vibrancy of the neon lights all around me
>I spot a beautiful damsel with mine eyes, my stomach flips and churns, as my most primitive feelings are aroused
>I approach the fair woman
>"GOOD EVEN', M'LADY" "I could not help but notice you from afar, and my thoughts shifted from contemplation of the universe, to how I wish to court one as pleasing to the eye as you"
>*checks pocketwatch*
>*tips fedora*
>*flicks card*
>*walks away*

ayy lmao

>>57520448

your phone

>>57516792
Sorry about babby wrists.

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>>57506554
Are smartwatch posts allowed here? I recently came into a sum of money and I really don't have anything better to spend it on.

I was considering one of the Samsung Gear S3s or the Asus Zenwatch 3. Any insight would be helpful.

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I finally got myself a Bell & Ross

>>57521365

They're useless. Unless you absolutely need one don't get it. Get a regular watch.

>>57521436
that's a nice skirt

>>57521436
>>57521767
I think he is wearing dress.

How much should I spend for a springbar tool? Is there any difference between 8 and 12 buck ones?

>>57521819
>>>57521436 (You)
>>>57521767
>I think he is wearing dress.
It's a cute dress :3

>>57521884
Depends on how frequently you'll have to use it. If like many people you just want to remove the stock strap and hop on the NATO train, a chink $2 one will do.

If you want to frequently switch straps, get a top of the range Bergeon for 20-30 eurodollars.

Chink ones are made of shitty metal that bends easily, and that generally aren't even properly profiled, and with such fine and thin tools, to work with tiny spaces between straps and lugs to push tiny springbars, there's no room for bad quality. I myself only used my chink tool twice, and I had to regrind it to an appropriate shape because it just wasn't good enough, and if it's not good enough, you'll struggle with it, force so much you'll scratch your watch, and may even scratch or stab yourself with it, which happens more than you'd think. And there's no middle ground between chink and top of the range tools, nor is there much choice, so basically, any tool that isn't a Bergeon is a $2 chink one no matter how much you paid for it.

Or buy a strap you like in a proper store, and they'll swap it for free with their quality Bergeon tools. Always make sure whoever you hand your watch to actually knows what he's doing, many people end up with a scratched lolex because of this.

>>57522122
Yep, I just want to try out a NATO, ordered a cheap one for 600 yen (5 euros) and apparently it comes with a complimentary "tool" so I guess it'll be complete dogshit. Will probably try it out on my SNK809 and eventually buy a Bergeon for better watches. Thanks for the info

>>57515617
I am archiving this entire convo senpai

>>57513541
They're really just a status symbol to other watch enthusiasts.

I'm a total faggot who no one ever talks to, but when I wear a fancy watch rich people start conversations with me. It's like fucking magic when it happens.

>>57521436
this is one of those "the longer you look at it" pictures, huh

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Guys, should I get the new rolex explorer I (2016 version with longer hands), or the tudor north flag?

I already have a rolex datejust. I have the budget for either one, but not both. Yes I am aware that the explorer I cost double the north flag, but for some reason the north flag stands out to me as something I am willing to wear everyday, everywhere. The only problem is that I can see is that the north flag size (40mm) is just about the largest that I am willing to wear, while the explorer is a more comfortable 39mm.

>>57523081

Why not a Ranger?

>>57523081
I love the case on the north flag..But honestly, that power reserve indicator just ruins it for me. I could live with the date window, but that reserve man..that reserve.

>>57523116
I tried it on for size and its just a big too big for my taste.

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>>57523081
>Thinking you'd notice a 1mm difference.

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Is this the coolest watch ever or what?

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>>57523834
Yeah buddy! The bigger the better

>>57523859
>>57523834

They actually pay for these designs to be made and their manufacturing. Is there really that much of a market?

>>57523941
I just watched some random review on youtube and the guy said that he bought his for 400 pounds and praised the "Swiss made movement", which is apparently a quartz. I guess rappers and wannabe gangsters really do make up a significant part of the watch market

Why are Casio so uderrated? They have some awesome looking quartz models for not much money.

>>57523941
>Is there really that much of a market?

Fat Americans demand bigger and bigger watches.

>>57521365
>Are smartwatch posts allowed here?
Sure.

Main problem is that you need daily recharge, a blocker for me.

What is interesting though is that these allow for more free form visual design and often I see more clean designs than on mechanical watches. Better battery life and better designs will help, a lot.

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>>57523982
Also I couldn't really care less about shitty watches, but from what I heard those shitters break down in about half a year and Invicta apparently refuses to fix them. And no that's not a winding rotor, it's a fucking piece of plastic because the whole thing is fucking quartz

>>57522122
I bought a cheap $1.50 one on ebay a few weeks ago. I've used it maybe half a dozen times. It's okay, but not great, even I've noticed that.

What is the lowest price you have ever seen the Bergeon one for?

>>57524004
They're not underrated, we get Osamas favorite watch posted about everyday. Casio is precisely in the place that it should be - the cheapest, but also reliable and ok looking watches

>>57523834
>>57523859
https://youtu.be/nyhKZSXt2FM?t=15s

>>57524013
There is at least one device where the rotor drivers an electric power generator that drives the work. Crazy stuff. Of course it is Ulysse Nardin.

>>57524072
Seiko has Kinetic watches. Literally what you described but not made by the tackiest company to ever make watches.

>>57524072
You mean like every Seiko Kinetic?

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The citizen 8180 is often posted, and rightly so: it's a great little watch that I will probably purchase.

However it's the only citizen posted on /wt/.

Do some of you own other interesting citizen watches? What I've found on Amazon disappointed me.

Also the 8180 is not available on french Amazon and French ebay. Eurocux, do you know other websites I should check?

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>>57524275
I actually prefer the BM8470 to the 8180.

Don't really know much about citizen otherwise, as the 8470 is the only citizen i own.

>>57524275
dutyfreeislandshop.com, also check the Nighthawk range.

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>>57524072
Is that supposed to be a mind boggling fact? Seiko have been doing that for decades.

>>57524397
This one is bigger, right?

>>57524469
Thanks

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>>57524208
>>57524217
>>57524553
Anons, you know that when one writes "at least one" it is given that there might be more. Feels odd that openmindedness for other possibilities should be confused with a mistake.


As for Seiko, I am wearing one now. And while I was not aware that Seiko Kinetic had this I knew that Seiko Spring Drive did. Built like a chimney this too borders on crazy.

>>57524905
In spring drive the rotor winds the mainspring. The spring is what drives the gears and the generator. Hence the name spring drive.

>>57524905
This post implies it's "crazy", when it's not, and that "of course" it comes from a prestigious vendeur d'horloges de youpins des hautes-terres helvètes as if no one else coul replicate that technological marvel.

Also the Spring Drive is yet another thing. I don't think it even has a battery.

>>57524011
A daily recharge isnt too bad though, you don't use a regular watch while sleeping. Samsung claims their new watch gets around 4 days of battery life, Asus claims their watch can get 3 days and an extra 2 more with a mini magnetic battery pack.

I am going to be mainly using it as a fashion device and the nfc built inside for cardless pay.

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The Hamilton ODC X-03, The Brand's Latest Sci-Fi Collaboration With Hollywood (And An Homage To Kubrick's '2001')

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>>57525570

>>57525570

Wow, it's a piece of shit.

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>>57506554
I got a Daniel wellington watch for by birthday, is it gay or what?

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>>57525594
>Hamilton ODC X-03

An affordable, spaceship-inspired triple time zone wristwatch designed by Nathan Crowley, the Oscar-nominated production designer of Interstellar and The Dark Knight.

>>57525632
>designed by Nathan Crowley, the Oscar-nominated production designer of Interstellar and The Dark Knight.
As if I needed any more reasons not to buy one. It's designed by someone who made shit movies, and has no idea how to design a watch.

>>57525598

you have to be a pretty big sci-fi fan for this watch to be an appealing option. Like, a really big fan.

>>57525626
You'll impress plebs with it, so keep it around for when you want to pull pussy.

I wouldn't wear it to a dinner with your dad though, he might fuck you in the ass. You're clearly asking for it.

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>>57525649
>made shit movies

>said by a bitter loser 4chan poster

Art director

Dangerous Game (1993)
Monkey Trouble (1994)
Braveheart (1995)
Assassins (1995)
Mission: Impossible II (2000)

Production designer

Sweety Barrett (1998)
Falling for a Dancer (1998)
An Everlasting Piece (2000)
Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
Insomnia (2002)
Veronica Guerin (2003)
Batman Begins (2005)
The Lake House (2006)
The Prestige (2006)
The Dark Knight (2008)
Public Enemies (2009)
John Carter (2012)
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Interstellar (2014)
Westworld (pilot episode only) (2016)
Dunkirk (2017)

>>57525699
Bitter about what exactly?

I stated my opinion, why are you so offended by it?

It's a shit watch, made by a company with reputably shit build quality, and has 0-dial-readability.

Just because someone has "design" experience, doesn't mean they can then design anything they feel like and have it turn out to standard. Look are Armani watches. Complete shit. Shoes and jackets, decent.

>>57525699
>Mission: Impossible II (2000)
The Mission Impossible movies are travesties that ripped the name and (mostly) the music from that legendary TV series. The music was originally 5/4 but changed to a technoized 4/4 version.

Indubitably what is needed is a more classic approach https://youtu.be/ZGBcWObxtPk

And also for watches.

>>57525626
My wife has one, it looks like cheap trash when you view it at half arm's length.

The dial looks like a piece of sketchpad paper.

>>57521436
Fuck me dead

>>57521436
Nice fake since that is mineral glass retard

>>57523081
Datejust is versatile and that Tudor looks like shit. Exploder

>>57524275
>Do some of you own other interesting citizen watches?
The most interesting ones I've seen here are nighthawks.
Check out the ecodrive one too.

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Just got an Orient Ray 2 a few weeks ago, it's been gaining about 1-2 seconds a day. Rolex BTFO.

Image from google because i'm a lazy fucker.

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>>57524275
I have this one.

>>57526492

I like my original Ray better. Just doesn't have the personality without the date pusher.

>>57527098
I completely agree with you anon, it wasn't as useful as if it controlled the date but it added a lot if aesthetic charm.

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Why are HMT movements so elegant? They took a classic Miyota 0201 movement which hummed along at 18000 bph with a 43 hours power reserve and refined it to within +/- 7 seconds a day.

>>57527366
Ok, Pajeet.

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>>57523081

>>57525626
Bought my gf a fake one for 4€ for her bday (bought her other more expensive shit ofc) and loves it. Never told her it was fake and she won't ever found out.
One of her best friends has one and it's impossible to tell the difference. Same Chink cheap crap and wouldn't be surprised if they are made in the same chopsuey factory for a production cost of 1€ each. For 4€ I can't really complain and my gf is happy, so perfect.
It's a very faggy looking watch for a guy imo, you may attract the wrong kind of attention.

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>>57527724
Pic related, I don't think they can be found on AliExpress anymore, at least with the Denzel Washington branding.

>>57527098
same
now i'd like the watch more without the day on the dial though

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>>57524275
Promaster Ny0040. Best affordable Citizen automatic watch. ISO rated diver's watch, which was issued for the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) in the 90s. It's obejetevely a better watch than the Seiko SKX since you can wind it up. Pic related is mine.

>>57511668
I wear a G shock or carry in pocket if I'm going somewhere nice. The continuous steady vibrations over hours of riding are what worry me; I'm not fussed about the occasional knock or drop.

>>57527724
>>57527791
I was looking for a chink one on 11:11 to get for my gf also. I ended up buying one of the Nomos chinketers instead because I couldnt find a fake DW that wasn't unbranded.

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Tritium Vostok anyone?

>>57527959
well, that's nice anon.
i recently bought an SKX007.
personally, i just think it looks nicer than a Citizen.

>>57530424
U r quick
Nice, but overpriced. If in brief

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You guys think I should find one of these or get the ProspeX turtle?

>>57531263
Yeah get one of those. They probably cut a lot of corners on the ProspeX for vintage loving hipster faggots.

>>57527791
The real ones aren't that good but these are obviously well below even that. How do you not notice that it's a 3-hand movement with the seconds hand removed? The gasket for the crystal is shit, the NATO is shit and I can practically guarantee the crystal won't be installed flat. It's really obvious that they aren't made in the same factory same as every rep regardless of what the guy selling you it tells you (great way to get blacklisted).

what sub 1000k$ watches are actually "Swiss made"?

not the "swiss movement but in a chink case so it can legally have the swiss made title".

pls respond

What is a good 18mm resin/rubber/silicone strap for a Vostok Amphibia 420 case?

I want something similar to the OEM diver straps that come with the SKX007. I see some Timex ones with a similar style on Amazon, but have no idea if they will fit this watch. Wat do?

>>57532942
A vintage swiss is probably your best bet

>>57533265
You could potentially notch down an SKX strap. Not sure how it would look

So I finally ordered some bands from cheapestnatostraps and went full Jew with the free shipping.

What kind of ETA am I looking at if I live in California? The band I have now is driving me insane.

>>57533664

As long as it takes.

>>57533664

what a stupid question

>>57532942
You're fucked. Go vintage.

>>57532942
Christopher Ward maybe?

>>57536309
not a chance

I was looking into different options for straps for my Ray, because I'd like something other than the bracelet from time to time.
I have a one piece nylon, but it really makes it too high on the wrist.
Rubber straps seem nice, but I know fuck all about them. I'm assumong cheap rubber would feel awful?
Isofrane are quite nice, but a strap is the same price as what I paid for the watch...

Anyone have some insight on good value rubber straps?
Or something else that would go well on a diver. Sailcloth/silicone maybe?

I got my first mechanical earlier today and now I'm shoving it under a light every few minutes to be amazed by the lume. Anybody knows the feel?

>>57536495
>every few minutes
Your lume shouldn't be discharging that fast, but yes, I often put my hand over the watch to see the lume.
What did you get?

>>57536575
SNK809, I guess a stereotypical choice, but it's so cheap I just couldn't say no

>>57536623
Yes, it was my first too (SNK803) and is still the watch I wear the most.
I'm wondering if I should buy a new one, since mine has the 7s26b and is now gaining a minute a day or more, after years of abuse.

What do you think about girls wearing 38mm+ chronographs or aviators? There's this qt at my campus rolling around with one, not sure what I think

>>57537082
I refer you to the discussion we had about females wearing chronos somewhere last thread.
(Its probably shit)

>>57537082
That's pretty cool

If I buy an SKX007 can I later exchange the bezel for the pepsi one?

>>57538391
Yes it's a very easy swap. The dial is a different colour though, the SKX009 has a very dark blue dial.

http://www.celebritycarsblog.com/celebrity-watches/

Stallone and Statham both rock a Panerai.

>>57538472
>http://www.celebritycarsblog.com/celebrity-watches/

>Usher wearing a sleek Rolex Milgauss
>sleep Rolex Milgauss
>sleek

>>57538472
>Kanye West wears a G-shock

figured as much

>>57539027
>Clint Eastwood with his Rolex GMT Master
ftw

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>>57515307

>>57538537
>Reddit: The Watch

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>manlets on /g/ can't wear anything bigger than 38mm watches
You guys need some HGH
Also this was a much nicer watch than I expected. First g-shock and 1st ana-digi.
Pretty impressed.

>>57541465
Looks like shit though

>>57527068
>
I have that same one with black subdials.

>>57542419
It's a cool watch, but I haven't set mine since dst because I can't fucking remember how without looking up the manual.

>>57512641
Nylon.

Anywhere.

>>57541465
looks like shit lmao just like your skinny fat arm and greasy couch

>>57543144

rude

>>57542172
I honestly thought so as well, but it really grows on you.
Alsothe white hands on black everything else makes it super legible.
>>57543144
Sorry you're 5'6. It should be illegal to wear watches if you're less than 6'

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>>57542552
Scroll through the adjust screen, if not that then it's a long press of one of the buttons.

>>57543878
Yeah I was able to set the digital time but the fucking analog hands have eluded me. I'll probably look it up when I get home from work if I don't forget while I drool over my new old stock Alba calculator watch that finally fucking showed up after almost three weeks.

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>>57544227
You have good taste in watches friend
You can probably find a manual if you look hard enough, it's a pretty popular model

>>57525253
>you don't use a regular watch while sleeping.

Look at this pleb

>>57544402
This, I basically never take my watch off

>>57523081
40mm/39mm... Literally a millimeter

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>>57544312
Awesome, now I only need a battery and bracelet extender. Fuck.

>>57545399
Did you get the stylus as well?

>>57545966
Yes, it's in the clasp. Really fun bit of design.

Just got my Vostok Amphibia. Compared to my Seiko 5, the second hand sweep on the Vostok is noticeably less smooth than the Seiko. Both movements is rated at 6 beats per second. What is the reason for this? Hope it's not a defect.

>>57546045
second hand is probably loose
vostok can't into qc

it will still keep time as much as a vostok from the factory possibly can

>>57546045
Vostoks are 19,800, at least mine is.

>>57546078
Whoops, I double checked the specs and you are right. I guess that is my bad.

>>57527098
nope fuck that pusher. It's held in with metal on metal screw that comes undone of its own accord and subtly changes the day

>>57544423

I put my hand behind my head so it hits against the wall.

What's up with the new vostok neptune SE and would 280 euro ucks be a good deal for two of them?

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is this ok?

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>>57549725

why mess with mechanical when this is accurate to within less than a minute per daylight savings time adjustment?

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>>57549744
>>57549760
>>57549771
>>57549778
>>57549783
>>57549790
Cool story bro.

>>57549783
>muh james bond
Seriously it has become the most cringeworthy NATO out there.

On that topic, I've been updating the NATO strap guide big time. Except it's now interfering with my own autism. I've dug deep into the dirty scams of strap sellers, I came to doubt about everything, even the most reputed sellers, I've seen the naked truth behind it all, and it's too much for one man to handle.

Now I'm not sure if I'll publish it desu.