/wt/ watch thread - Patek Philippe edition

Posting here because it's the properly made thread.

other guy can get fucked.

>>58373697
why does the nautilus look like such garbage

>tfw when they make me post this twice

>tfw too intelligent to spend over $350 on a watch
>tfw too intelligent for diminishing returns
>tfw too intelligent to spend thousands on a watch rather than saving or investing it

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>>58373697

So, one bad thing about vintage watches is that it can be very hard to find answers to questions.

Like, does a Seiko LM Special 5206-6120 use the same size dial as a 5206-6130? Probably no one out there has both and so no one knows.

Only way to find out is to buy a 5206-6130 for the case and see if it fits. Which sucks because the 5206-6130 is the most "Grammar of Design" shaped case out of the LM Special line.

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>when you see someone post a picture then delete it so you put it back up for them

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>tfw no PP.

I'm working on it niggas.

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Can someone ID this?

>>58373801
yeah, that is a meme watch

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Did I make a good choice with this? I like it more than the black SNK809.

Also, how hard is it to replace the hardlex crystal with a sapphire one? Would a domed crystal look good on it?
I found a seller on ebay that sells them for like 20$.

>>58373794
>Explorer II
>Royal Oak
>Sea Dweller

Proof that money can't buy you taste.

>>58373811
Right now it is a wall mount, do you think I could mod it to attach a strap and make it a wristwatch? Or pocket at least.

>>58373851
Spring bar. Yes you can. you can also order nice ones which you can use your thumb to push in instead of a tool or knife.

>>58373866
Hey, sorry for deleting my post but apparently I shouldn't post without Googleing first because I've already found its name.

>Hello watchmen.

I dug up an older watch of mine that I had to put away because its metal strap failed. How is that rod thingy called that has a spring in it and it's two ends can be pushed in? That thing that hold the strap together. Can I order one from ebay?

Thats ok.

>>58373887
Kek, the 2 pcs and 20 pcs kits costs exactly the same.

>mfw I only need one

>>58373794
Nice.
That's all a bit samey though.

>>58373812
i do like domed crystals but imo they work on bigger watches btw what model is this? i cant make out if its the olive one.

>>58373919
are you colorblind?

>>58373887
its called a springbar read the pastebin

>>58373794
How well does a Royal Oak sit on the wrist?

>>58373927
yes wbu

Can anyone identify my grandads seiko. i cant post a photo right now so ill describe it in 0000as much detail as possible. it has a dark blue dial on a stainless steel bracelet. its also quartz. the case of it too is very thin.
all it says on the dial is seiko. im sure its a dress watch too.once again ill post a pic asap

>>58373944
Very nicely despite the lugs spanning so far out. The bracelet feels amazing. I am a 6.5" wristlet.

>>58373912
Thanks. I'm probably going to sell the old YM to fund a future Calatrava. Went to try on ALS but didn't like the fit.

>>58373697
>being lefthanded

kys

Is he literally our guy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj92GR6WXM0

>>58373746
It's still only a seiko bro

>>58374033
Check the back of the dial for the serial type

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>>58373723
Better thread except you fucked the old thread >>58356397

>>58373746
>tfw to intelligent too reply to you the first time

>>58373751
>Being this obsessed with a furry

>>58373794
Jelly, what do you for work if you don't mind me asking?

>>58373812
Hard to make a bad choice at that range anon

>>58374095
What if I'm left handed but I still wear my watch on the left?

>>58373773
I actually like that a lot. What is it??

>>58373919
It's the green/olive SNK805. They make like 5 colour variants for it, including red now.

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>>58361221
>>58368817
Dr. George Daniels (reluctantly) took on an apprentice who brought Daniels' aesthetics further. His name is Roger W. Smith.

Pic. related, one of his designs.

>>58374503
>dat guilloche
Neat. I'm assuming it's still unobtanium tier to most people here though.

>>58373801

That's the clock Ahmed Mohamed made.

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what part of the movement is visible on an snk809?

>>58374683
The bottom

>>58374683
>inb4 a shit one

bonus question is the movement on the snzg15j1 hackable or hand windable

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>tfw when waiting on two watches

At least i managed to nab a Turtle with proper alignment. Sure it's on the black one but i'll get that one eventually.

>>58374683
Well, you can see the balance assembly, rotor, and automatic winding system.

>>58374724
Neither, the 7S36 only has automatic winding and day/date quickset.

The similarly styled SRP715 does offer that, but it's slightly bigger.

>>58374724
It's not, you have to go to SRP line for 4r movements.

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:^)

>>58374756
thanks , nice watch btw

>>58373773
Thanks freindo! It was the shitty thread and it wasn't first for Russia.

>>58374518
It is, and not only because of the price.
The waiting list is just incredibly long. He had been making the same watch for 10 years, and just last year launched two new models. Expect the last of those to be finished in 10 years if you order now.

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>>58374756

Don't know if you saw that thread, but I caved and overpaid for a classic blue sunburst dial LM Special because I never see them on Y! Auctions with that dial.

It's on its way to me now. Dial is in immaculate condition, going to swap it into the 5206-6060 case I have lying around due to the non-standard lugs on the 5206-6120.

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>>58373697
why spend so much money on an accessory that nobody gives a fuck except ((You))??

this is like the /mkg/ meme

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>>58374824
But what is that?? I needs it!!

>>58374871
I didn't.

I'd keep the case just for the nice looking bracelet. Though, are you referring to that one that came without a rotor originally?

Also, managed to peddle away my broken LM special to some poor Canadian.

>>58374321
Vostok buran anartctic expedition

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>>58374886
It's nothing like mkg, because at least there you have a nice peripheral that you use everyday to interact with your computer which is your main reason to live.

In this thread, they just post pointless jewelry.

>>58374886
>why spend so much money on an accessory that nobody gives a fuck except ((You))??

You can make money and get pussy by buying Rolex watches. There's your practical reason now fuck off.

>>58374886
Things that I give a fuck about are the only things that actually matter

>>58374886
>i buy my things for other people

>>58374900
Aka a franken'd Vostok with an aftermarket dial.

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a e s t h e t i c

>>58374900
Oh fuck yeah just pulled the trigger on on on ebay

>>58374941
On one on
Fucking autocorrect

>>58374919
But I wear a watch everyday... For longer than I use my keayboard...

>>58374503
>(reluctantly)
I'd hardly say that.
A 24 year old shows up on your door (Again) and presents you with a pocketwatch he made with his own hands, something Daniels himself didn't do until well into his 40's. I believe Daniels was more than pleased to take Roger on, so that he could teach Roger everything he knew. Daniel's goal with every watch he made, was to do something new, something to improve the keeping of time, and I think he knew the only way he could continue to do that, was to teach Roger.

>>58374850
He actually makes less pieces than dufour did when he was still making simplicities.

>>58374967
I thought Roger said he was rejected his first time approaching Daniels

>>58374930
And your point? He asked what it was. That's what it is.

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Ref? Please

>>58374994
The first time. Yes. By his own accounts even Roger knew the first watch he made was terrible. He was sent away by Daniels, told to do better. And he did. At the time of bringing the first piece, Roger was 22 I believe.

>>58374886
people with newly found wealth are likely to spend it on frivolous things, they aren't used to having that sort of disposable income

those who are already financially stable and adjusted to a lifestyle with more income will either continue perpetuating the cycle of blowing their money, or will eventually realize the stupidity in making poor/rash decisions

>>58374930
>>58375003
Let me correct myself, it isn't an aftermarket dial after all.

Though the history behind it is kind of odd/hard to assemble. It's a commemorative dial ordered by Aeroflot, likely to commemorate their new trans-polar routes.

>>58374683

is that like a clear sticker on the back of it?

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>>58375029
Though it still has the incorrect handset, they are supposed to come with thin golden hands like pic related.

>>58374518
>>58374850
>tfw you will probably never own a high-end independent makers watch
>tfw you probably wont see a dufour, smith, voutilainen, ferrier, etc. in real life

>>58375051
doesnt look like it

>>58375055
You can probably see them if you really want to.

>>58375096
Yeah, but it still hurts. Especially the simplicity and smith series 1, because they time-only watches so the servicing isn't going to be as bad, relatively, to a fucking triple tourbillion complication or something

>>58374962
Without a good reason. To check the time constanntly? Just use your phone. Can't do it in a meeting? Why are you in meetings without your laptop or without your phone? This thread should be on /fa/ not here.

>>58375054
Actually the real ones have the crown at two o'clock.

>>58373821
>>Explorer II
That's a Yacht Master dumbass.

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>>58374894

I may keep the case depending on how I like it in person. Otherwise, I can just swap the dial from my 5206-6060 into it and sell it since the 5206-6120 was offered with the exact dial that's in the 5206-6060 (pic related is the 6060 case).

>>58374894

Oh, also good job fobbing off your broken LM Special on someone else. Vintage watches can be such a crapshoot.

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Recently began my foray into non-shitty watch buying. Got this SKX off ebay for a decent price with a murphy bezel and khaki nato strap. Bought a new pepsi insert along with some new adhesives and o-rings to spruce it up a little. Also have a Borealis Isofrane style strap on the way thanks to some anon's recommendation.

Side note: Anybody have any opinions/experience with the Seiko Sea Lion? Looking at picking one up soon if I can find a good deal.

>>58376079
That looks like a garbage r/watches style mod, glad you were able to rescue it.

>>58375009
My impression was that Daniels didn't want any apprentices.

>>58374967
>Daniel's goal with every watch he made, was to do something new, something to improve the keeping of time, and I think he knew the only way he could continue to do that, was to teach Roger.
This I can believe. And Daniels did the right thing as Smith has indeed made watches in the same spirit.

I am amazed by the clean, uncrowded and elegant design.

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If I get a brand new Black Bay, whats the resale value?

>>58375403

Oh, you're right! It's actually a model even more tasteless than the Explorer II! I didn't look at it too long previously out of a desire to avoid vomiting.

>>58376155
30% of list

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I got this watch a few years ago from someone and haven't looked at it until now. Is it anything good?

>>58376223
Sure, I like it

>>58376223
I wish they'd make this two-tone dial nowadays.

>>58375096
tfw you've worn Dufour's very own Simplicity on your wrist.

>>58375055
I've met Dufour, super nice guy, very humble.

>>58376125
>My impression was that Daniels didn't want any apprentices.
He didn't.
But when someone shows up with a watch they made with their own hands, asking how they can improve, it's sort of different to someone turning up asking how to make a watch with their own hands.

I guess we'll never know why he took Roger on beyond what we may assume to be his thoughts at the time.

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>>58376169

So around 2k€?

>>58361836
>>>58361216 (You)
>What's yours?
My background is Physics, though my PhD is in solid state I'd like to think I should be able to understand a well reasoned argument based on tribology.

>Arguments from authority have no place here.
Very good. In that case it makes perfectly no sense to ask for my background, does it?

>Everything I've said is very easily verifiable by reference to well known materials properties that it does not take a rocket surgeon to understand.
Thus begins desperate attempts to salvage an argument.

>>58375162
Using your phone is way less practical though.
And indeed, I often cannot use my phone.

>>58376079
I'm really not a fan of those chunky smooth bezels on divers. I'm assuming you have the original bezel too then?

>thanks to some anon's recommendation.
Ayy das me

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Is this a decent analog/digital combo alternative to a G-shock for $40? It's Lorus by Seiko

>>58376463
I always have a way to tell the time these days, you are surrounded by it. You can make all the excuses you want but this is a thread about men's jewelry and it shouldn't be on /g/.

>>58373697
Shall I pull the trigger on a Frederique Constant?

>>58376704
they're well made, which one do you want?

>>58375810
I'd keep the case.

In case you'd buy another in the future.

>>58375824
Yup.

He even gave me positive feedback.

>>58376774
Something like 397HV5B4, 365RM5B4 or 393RM5B4.

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finally saved enough to buy pic related, but stuck on colour. I'm thinking black, the blue is pretty bright IMO. What do you guys think?

>>58376427

I'd you have any arguments to make on the substance, please feel free to make them directly rather than engaging in appeals to authority and wholly unsupported meta-insinuations.

1) Plastics have worse coefficients of friction against themselves than ruby on diamond or ruby on steel.

2) Plastics have much MUCH lower wear resistance than rubies.

3) Plastics have much MUCH less resistance to plastic deformation than synthetic rubies

4) As a result, plastics are massively inferior to synthetic ruby and steel for use in an escape wheel and pallet fork, since minimal friction, maximum wear resistance and minimal plastic deformation are all key design imperatives for those parts.

>>58376704
>Shall I pull the trigger on a Frederique Constant?

No, they're an ETA, gold-plating dogshit brand.

>>58376644
You know, it actually doesn't look too bad.
It's no g shock as far as resistance goes though.

>>58376500

Thanks for the recommendation on the strap. Unfortunately the black is out of stock until next month so I just went with a blue one to hold me over until the black is restocked.

The watch pictured came with the original bezel as well, but the insert was beat to shit so I had to buy a new one. I don't get the appeal of the murphy bezel either but maybe I'll be able to sell it to someone else and get a few bucks for it.

>>58376668
Good for you. I actually find a watch really useful in my everyday life.
But this thread isn't even about that, it's about what goes on inside and how they're made.

>>58376904
I always like blue better.

>>58377322
The blue is striking in person, I like it but I feel like that the black one will be a bit more under the radar and won't draw as much attention, the last thing I want is some retard trying to ask me about it in public.

>>58377472
Get whichever one you like the look of more, regardless for consideration of others.

>>58375054
maibe thats the original form but the russians gave a shit about it, if they had missing parts they would put in somthing from an other brand what ever was avaliable.
Also russian watches are franken paradise

>>58377490
I will most likely be getting the black one, but I still want to know what other anons think

Hey /wt/, what can you cas about this watch? https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Watch-Canvas/dp/B002SSUQFG
Basically I want to try some cheap-ass mechanical watch under 60 bucks, are these any good? Any other watches in this price range? (I guess, lots of Orient watches etc.)

>>58377472
>the black one will be a bit more under the radar and won't draw as much attention
Yep that's true. And if that matters to you it will fit with any clothes you wear.

>>58377631
This is right watch given your criteria. It is universally recommended as the sub$-100 starter mechanical.

>>58377631
Pretty much the ultimate entry-level mechanical watch. Well made, decent movement, from a good company. And it even has a display caseback.
It's a small watch, which could be the one downside. I really like the size myself.

>>58377151
>I'd you have any arguments to make on the substance, please feel free to make them directly rather than engaging in appeals to authority and wholly unsupported meta-insinuations.
Please make another attempt of reading what I wrote. I replied to a direct question. You have not. And appealing to authority on 4chan is just bizarre, hard to see how you managed to think that.

Anyway, what I learned back in university was that wear is a question of both materials and as a rule of thumb you want to avoid two material with the same hardness. Teflon is soft but when used with steel can be remarkably durable. There is also the issue of surface structures on the microscopic level which can be overcome if the second material will be elastically deformable on the same scale.

Here is a little about teflon and nylon: http://info.craftechind.com/blog/bid/259158/Top-5-Materials-for-Plastic-Bearings-Used-on-Metal-Surfaces

As I mentioned earlier I only learned a little about this, tribology was not part of my PhD studies, so if you are an expert in this I'd like to hear more.

>>58377570
Of the two I'd get the blue one, personally.

>>58377747

The problem with Teflon in that type of application is, first of all, wear resistance. PTFE has low wear resistance and very low hardness even compared to many other plastics, meaning it will flex too much and wear too much to be used in an escape wheel or pallet.

Steel and rubies in this application are known to be able to last indefinitely as long as they are maintained.

>>58373697
>Patek Philippe edition
That's not how /wt/ is done, we don't have the "edition" meme.

You post your image, but you don't reference it in the title. Otherwise gj.

>>58377747
>>58377963

Also, my apologies, I mistook you for the other guy who was arguing in favor of plastics, and who appeared to be deliberately trolling.

>>58375403
The ONLY good yacht master is the rose gold.

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How well did I do /g/

>>58378203
The good news is that you liking it is more important than affirmation from internet anons.

>>58378203

How much battery life do you get ?

>>58378341

about a week, +/- 2 days depends on usage

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nothing better than this

>>58379728

Bulova quartz chronos are better

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newest of my watches

>>58379728
the cal 321 is better

>>58379763
>pleb rant
lol keep being poor

>>58379763
don't forget sub homages

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>>58379796

>>58379763
se this shit >>58379796
and kill yourself

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>>58374128
>go to /k/
>see this faggot
>go to /g/
>still see this faggot

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>>58380135
Pay archieluxury to talk about guns.

>>58375051
I have one, and nope, it's printed

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What's an inexpensive automatic chronograph similar to the moonwatch?

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>>58380725
speedy reduced

>>58376904
I've got the blue with the wave dial. It's not really bright in person and from what I've heard the matte dail is even less bright depending on the light.

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Sup, m8s?

>>58373794
Nice. Not bad at all m8.

>>58373746
>>tfw when evidently not too intelligent enough to not make the post twice

>>58373801
First generation terrorist watch??

>>58373812
It's not a bad start.

>>58374045
>Went to try on ALS but didn't like the fit
That's not something I read often. Which model anon?

>>58374503
As an admirer of Roger Smith I ask you, why choose that ungodly thing?

>>58374756
Damn, I like that dial.

>>58374871
Nice dial too, but please, don't make a franken.

>>58374886
I buy them for myself. Why would you buy things for you, thinking in someone else reaction?

>>58375008
That's a Seiko 7T32 series. You'll probably be able to find the exact reference from that.

>>58375810
Sorry m8, but even though it doesn't sounds bad, I still think you should better not make a fraken watch.

>>58376155
Definitely less that what you'd expect to. Don't buy watches for your own self while thinking in their resale value, you'll end up with a bitter surprise/experience.

>>58376704
If you find a really good deal for one, why not?
From the three models you posted I'd go for the Rally Healy in steel. Gold plated is a bit overpriced.

>>58376904
Blue

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>>58381408
Hey lawyeranon, would you rather a speedsonic or longines ultronic? The longines is considerably smaller in diameter which is what's attractive to me vs the omega.

>>58380725
Alright let's clear the air about the coveted Speedmaster MOTM

>the 1969 moon landing was faked.
>ergo the speedy never made it to the moon.
>watch greatly over priced because this little known lie.
>even if moon landing was "real" there are several different products that made it to the moon that don't charge a premium for it
>no MOTM fire alarms
>no MOTM Tang
>All instrument panel clocks and time-keeping mechanisms in the spacecraft on those missions were Bulova Accutrons with tuning fork movement which played a more important role than the wrist watches worn by astronauts.
>no price premium on bulova watches.

Speedmasters are the most over hyped jewish schemes in the watch world.

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>>58381470
>Speedsonic vs Ultronic
I'm shocked you even have to ask.
See pic related.
>tough hunt, though

What's your wrist size m8?

>>58381529
6.5", but pretty flat. I can get away with an obris memesplorer (just barely). I'm just not a big fan of the barrel case. In a perfect world I could have an esa 9210 in a MOTM style case.

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>>58381529
>>58381470
No regrets for the price, though that Omega looks quite nice.

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>>58381527
>the 1969 moon landing was faked
>triggered

Also,
Did someone mistook your Accutron for an Omega or something?
Sadly, Bulova sat on the oportunity to better advertize that for way too long, now is a bit pointless.

>>58381561
Have you tried one irl already?
One of the reasons I don't often buy watches online is because I like to wear my watches and sometimes I'm not sure how they'll feel on my wrist.
It might be a pain in the ass, but better find one irl and put it on your wrist before buying. Then, you wont have any doubts.

>>58381563
Looks nice anon. Congrats.

>>58381713
>Have you tried one irl already?

I wish I could m8. I doubt there's any place within driving distance here in milkbagland that would have one.

>>58381747
>here in milkbagland
???
I'm truly sorry, but I don't know where the fuck that is, and google dropped some weird gay and otaku links I'm just not clicking.

>>58381527
you have convinced me.

>>58381787
>google dropped some weird gay and otaku links I'm just not clicking.

lel. TL note: milkbagland means canada.

>>58381787
>Doesn't even know Canadia

>>58381408

As long as I keep both the 5206-6060 and 5206-6120, which I am probably going to do, I don't see anything wrong with swapping the blue dial into the other case for my own personal use.

I could always switch them back. I have a sapphire crystal in my 52 KS Special but I have a NOS Seiko crystal for it in storage as well so I can restore it to original condition if I ever want to sell it. Personally I don't see anything wrong with that.

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I bought a new watchbox from aliexpress, very pleased for approx 21 USD.

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>>58381920

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>>58381800
I'm sure there must be a place where you can try one. If I found a real Rolex and Omega dealer in fucking Ethiopia, you can find a Speedsonic in Canada.

>>58381801
I'm sorry about that.

>>58381866
>for my own personal use
>so I can restore it to original condition if I ever want to sell it.
Oh well, that changes everything m8. If you aren't planning to sell either of those, then I don't think there is any harm being made.
If you really want to, go ahead my friend.

>>58381948
Nice.
>saved

>>58381948
Nice collection m8

>>58381967

My small city in Canada has one of the only Rolex dealers around. Went in and tried a few on and got a catalogue and magazine out of it.

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

Archie gets 30k AUS a year through google ads alone.

>maybe you need a counselor to make sure you don't commit suicide

>>58382364
His videos only get 2-4k views.
Bullshit he's making 30k a year.

>>58382364
Yeah he's lying. You need to get about 1 million views to earn $1k USD.

>>58382522
>>58382464

He shows the actual numbers here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7OZdlSmc7o

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>>58373812
Good choice indeed.

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I need help guys. Are Seiko 5 dials the same as skx dials? As on eBay I see 7S26 dials and 7S26 dials for skx's. Also what hands are the same as Seiko 5 hands?

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How much for a decent set of basic watch tools or should I just buy this chinkshit?

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>>58383500
The chink sets "work" but I would get a 1.00mm Bergeon screwdriver too, because all the ones included break in two days or are too big for any practical use. But the rest of those sets are fine for most of the time.

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>enjoy watches
>really like the vintage ones
>but too poor to aford even the cheapest vintages

>>58383678
The cheapest vintage are pretty cheap

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Blue moon

>>58383678
> cheapest vintages
These certainly aren't the cheapest vintages (which you can probably find on ebay or flea markets), but they're not very expensive.
http://www.watchrecon.com/?query=vintage&price_start=1&price_end=70

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>>58383786
>26000 euros
Damn I got tricked! But I guess its obvious because it's a chronograph.
Also there's a few 2 dollars Zeniths, whats the trick on those?

>>58384015
probably watchrecon's parsing algorithm choking

>>58384015
>whats the trick on those?
who cares? obviously nobody's actually selling at that price

>>58381408
Thanks a lot. Will lurk 7T32

>>58383149
And also what hands and dials are compatible with the Seiko 5?

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>>58373697
> Rate

>>58384593
>tacky meter with no chrono

>>58384593
that looks more like a fake blancpain than anything else

>>58384593
lel What a joke.
>fake as my ex's heart

Also
>TACHUMETRE
>no chrono

>>58382301
Maybe you can try one while on a trip?

>>58383678
How much can you spend really on a watch m8?

>>58383750
this

>>58384015
kek

>>58384106
Good luck m8.

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>>58384593

How can a hand possibly be that much bigger than its wrist?

Reminds me of those sticky hand toys.

>>58384593
You coulda had and orient bambino or something.

>>58384755

Why do you always shill asian companies? I agree the watch is ugly to look at and fuckhuge compared to his wrist, but there's other dress watches than these asian watches.

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>>58373812
I have the same one. I like it a lot.

>>58384865
I don't. In fact, his watch IS asian. That should be obvious.

That being said, I feel like someone who would like that might think a bambino also looks nice. So it's a pretty straight forward direct upgrade.

>>58384593
>Patek Phirippe

>>58384742
Some people are not fat, you know.

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Opinions on FC Horogical Smartwatch? I don't really care about the smartwatch on it but i can get one used pretty cheap and they look cool

>>58385292
It's a gold plated quartz watch from a shitter brand. Unless it's really, really cheap that would be a dumb use of money.

Bored with nothing to do. What kind of strap would you like to see made?

>>58385546
Suede leather Zulu.

>>58385546
Canvas NATO

>>58385573

I can do this. Only suede I have is grey or darkish brown. Not exactly the nicest colours. But it's very simple to make a single piece strap. Were you thinking stitches across where the buckle attaches, plus keepers, or the on stitch wrapped around the sides?

>>58385619

I have yet to figure out how to produce the rounded edges. I know how it's done and how things are constructed, but I'm too lazy to build a jig for it. Plus my stitching on a machine isn't too great. And I don't really know what to line it with to make it a little more sturdy.

requesting babys guide to buying watches

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r8 mine

>>58385729
Step 1: don't buy some shit like this >>58385731

>>58385768
why?

>>58385777
It's a terrible fake.

>>58385731
I can kind of understand having a fake Rolex, but fake Pateks just make me sad

>>58385791
I've had it three months, still works like a champ, looks cool from a distance, cost less than $30, I work around a bunch of rich people so no one says anything, when they find out its fake they ask me to get them one
you fags are jelly

>>58385798
what an asinine thing to post

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>>58385661
>I can do this. Only suede I have is grey or darkish brown. Not exactly the nicest colours. But it's very simple to make a single piece strap. Were you thinking stitches across where the buckle attaches, plus keepers, or the on stitch wrapped around the sides?

I would go with grey + stitching across.

Make it 20mm and if it's nice I'll buy it from you. :3

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>>58385822
>you fags are jelly

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>>58385822
>looks cool from a distance
>you fags are jelly

>>58385824

The only hardware I have is a 22mm nato. I'll make one in 22mm, but I could also step it down from 22mm at the buckle and end and 20mm where the watch attaches and you'll have to just attach the strap by putting in the spring bars.

>>58384925
What wrist size are you if I may so enquire

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>>58374932

The SKX really is a looker when on the right bracelet or strap

>>58376079

bless you for saving that watch from that reddit tier shit

>>58385866

That would be cool.

>>58380774

one for people without bitch wrists?

>>58385904
New to watches, what kind of bracelet is that? Was looking at getting and SKX007 as a first watch and that really does make a difference

>>58385935

Are you a bitch wrist or a fat wrist? I'm a fat wrist and I made a nato for myself at 11 and a quarter inches from end of buckle to end of strap.

>>58385997
oyster style bracelet.

>>58386000
>Are you a bitch wrist or a fat wrist?

I'm a bit of a wristlet.

>>58385904

That's a heavily modified SKX, but I agree, a nice bracelet always does good. Although I don't like the sharp edges on that one.

>>58386007

What distance is it from the end of the buckle to the hole that you use?

>>58386018
7 inches

>>58381948
That look alright yeah. Do you have a link?

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>>58386014

Yeah the day date wheel is different and it looks like it took the dial of a turtle and a sumo and combined it.... either way it would be nice if there was an skx update with either the 4r15 or 6r15 and a black day date wheel on the 007.

>mfw waiting for a good condition SKX031 to come in the mail

>>58385292
>I don't really care about the smartwatch
Then don't.

>>58385997

you literally cant go wrong with an skx as your first

>>58386080

Damn, son.

>>58386104
Try this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/122206192377?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

>>58386104
>>58386157

Whoops, thats run out of stock.
Try this
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Luxury-Wooden-Watch-Box-Piano-Wood-Storage-Case-Jewellery-Display-Organiser-G1P3-/142066019694?hash=item2113cb6d6e:g:Tl4AAOSwTZ1Xlhq1

>>58386080

Black, red, white, light blue, orange, light brown, dark brown stitching?

>>58380774
Other anon here. Why shouldn't I buy a reduced?

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>>58385904

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I've been debating on saving up for a Rolex Explorer, it's my dream watch with the reserved and timeless design, but I feel I'm too young and out of place for a Rolex - I'm 25, don't really have wealthy firends or acquaintances. Anyone else feel that way?

Maybe I should pick up mountaineering to rationalize this watch.

>>58386381
Atleast you'd be the one paying for it yourself, unlike most people in their 20's who buy it off daddy's trust fund money.

>>58386202
>Black, red, white, light blue, orange, light brown, dark brown stitching?
white

>>58386381
What's the price on that?

>>58386381

Is this how you rationalize all your decisions in life?

>>58386381
I'm 24 and I'm in the process of ordering a 14270 right now.

If you're going for the 36mm version I would have to recommend buying one ASAP if the 14270s and 114270s go the same way as the 1016 (which I think they will), you're going to be trying to buy a fucking unobtanium piece.

>>58386381
It's just a watch. The only thing you need to do to earn the right to wear it is have the money.
If you want it and can afford it, buy it.

>>58386398
Really depends a lot on if you go new or pre-owned, and what condition if pre-owned.

Probably if you go to a physical AD because you want a salesman to suck your dick while you buy it 6k. Closer to 5k grey market.

Then less if you go pre-owned.

>>58386394

I was trying to video the whole thing, but the batteries in my dslr last 15 minutes at the max when doing video and hooked up to my computer so I'm just gonna go ahead and stop. I'll come back with a finished strap.

>>58386475
>I was trying to video the whole thing, but the batteries in my dslr last 15 minutes at the max when doing video and hooked up to my computer so I'm just gonna go ahead and stop. I'll come back with a finished strap.

No problem m8. I'm sure it will be sweet.

>>58374886
Because some low-tier business owners and some women and men will evaluate you based on how rich/"real man" you look, and they will appreciate good/expensive watch.

That said I just like autistic soviet watches like Buran becaue it looks cute and it won't win me any favors with the crowd I described above.

>>58386565
>That said I just like autistic soviet watches like Buran becaue it looks cute and it won't win me any favors with the crowd I described above.

If I were a watch snob I would have infinitely more respect for a Slav watch than I would someone wearing a Tissot or some other dogshit brand because at least slav watches have no pretension of being something they're not.

Plus they technically have in-house movements so that's something super cool.

>>58386603
I used to wear a quartz Tissot for four years because my mom got me it as a gift, please don't hate me

>>58385967
It's 38mm, it will look good on most wrists. Don't fall for the oversized nigger tier watches meme.

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>>58386226
reduced has a chrono unit attached to a 2892 which might make it more expensive to service

but i think someone here said that's not entirely true

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>>58386506

For some reason it didn't come out at a 20mm width, more like 19, but I decided to just continue and just give you a preview. Didn't add the second keeper to save time. Only watch that was available with 20mm width.

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>>58386861

>>58386861
>>58386871

Looks very classy with a black dialed watch, and the suede looks to be good quality. Only downside is the width being a hair too small, but as a handmade piece it looks quite nice.

Are you a leatherworker?

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>>58387033

I'll be remaking it in the exact width.
I dabble. Made this one for my sarb.

whats the thinkpad of watches?

>>58387099
F91w

>>58387078
Very nice strap + watch combo. The stitching complements the dial which I like.

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Did I do good /wt/?

>>58381470
> - T SWISS MADE T -
So it indicates it uses tritium. But how? In paint? T is a gas so how was it bound to a solid material?

>>58388086
oxygen is a gas so how come is it in water????

>>58388075
god no

>>58380774
Looks nice on a strap

>>58388075
Oh, a shitshaw! Love it.

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>>58388086

Well you can get bubbles in regular paint easily by accident so I imagine you can also do it fairly easily if you try to, but filling it with tritium instead of air. If you look at old tritium paint it looks almost spongey so it I'm going to go out on a limb and say there are little micro-bubbles of tritium in the phosphorescent paint that keeps it contained and allows it to glow.

This is completely guessing on my part though.

>>58385546
Phosphorescent amber colour with antibacterial surface finish, e.g. Ag/TiO2. Must be easy to clean.

>>58384593
Had it been genuine the picture should have shown a white shirt, the sleeve of a discretely expensive suit, in your (Mercedes) sports car with your "niece" wearing something scandalously tight.

That Mercedes logo was not too shabby. But settings is all, see >>>/s/17216429

>>58388213
Why are they bad?

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makes me nut every time

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>>58385546
>>58387078

Want to make a dark blue horween shell cordovan strap like pic related so I don't have to buy one from Bulang & Sons for the blue sunburst LM Special I have coming?

>>58386392
My trust fund doesn't kick in till I'm 35. Fuck my family for making me have "real life experience"

>>58388075

>What time is it anon
>MECHANICAL GEARS

>>58388833
i see your point, but the hands really aren't that hard to see on that piece of shit

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>>58388437
Lol what a gay grandad watch my armani is 10x better

>>58388891
whoa that a nice watch

>>58386381
>>58381948


Im 23 and heres mine in the collection, wears well. Not like its a rolex president or anything. I think even an 18 year old could pull it off

>>58382464
He has a few very popular videos, which are actually of decent quality.

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posting some gay granddad watches

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King Seiko Chronometer Officially Certified

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Granddads enjoy cocktails.

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It changes a lot with the light.

>>58389170
I could've sworn that only Swiss watches could be chronometer certified

Any recommendations for straps to put onto a seimo snk809

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Couple shot.

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>>58389232
Chronometer certification: During the early 1960s Seiko displayed the 'Chronometer' name on selected, precision watches which had passed the in-house Seiko chronometer standard testing, the equivalent of the BO (Basel Observatory) Chronometer standard, but stopped displaying the ‘Chronometer’ designation in 1966 due to the lack of independent CICC (Commission Internationale des Controles Chronometriques) Certification facilities in Japan. When the CICC-recognized JCA (Japan Chronometer Association) was established in 1968 in Japan, a few movements designated "Chronometer Officially Certified" (of which this KS caliber 5626 is one) appeared. From various sources, it appears that the non-chronometer 5626 was "A" accuracy graded with a mean daily rate of -6 to +9 secs/day, while the "officially certified" 5626 chronometer may have been manufactured to the entry-level Grand Seiko "AA" standard of -3 to +5 secs/day, or to the pre-1973 COSC standard of -1 to +10secs/day .

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>>58389232
Also, check out Suigeneric.

>>58389232
They made that rule after Seiko spanked them in the chronometer trials in the 60s. Here's an article on the subject. http://watchesbysjx.com/2013/06/explaining-seikos-legendary-history-in-swiss-chronometer-trials-with-live-pictures-of-its-landmark-astronomical-observatory-chronometer.html

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>>58389240

>>58389240
Very nice, especially the 7A chrono.

>>58373751
Mfw a fossil is much nicer than the garbage you find on malls where I live.

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Hey there, /g/uys, ultra poorfag here looking to get into watches. I've been scouring around a bit and decided to start my collection with this little thing. Would you consider it a good starting point?

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>>58389170

Does the quick-set for the date still work on that 5625? If it does, I strongly recommend you sell the watch before it inevitably fails.

Suwa produced 56xx movements should be avoided except for time only variants due to a plastic gear in the quick-set mechanics that shrinks and cracks due to age.

>>58389182
>>58389220

2big4you

>>58389364
yep
seiko 5s are inexpensive and well made, they're the quintessential starter mechanical watch.
and they have a display caseback to see the movement working, which is great.

>>58388891
What is the movement? That is at least the nicest dial I have seen them make.

>>58389371
Thanks for the tip. I've been thinking of selling it since getting the snowflake, it's all I wear. And yeah, the cocktail time is kinda hueg.

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>>58389371
and yeah the quickset works.

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>>58389259
>>58389275

Also note that even after Seiko stopped indicating chronometer certification on their dials Daini Seikosha continued to produce more finely regulated than normal variants of the 52xx under the King Seiko "Special" name so as not to not undermine Grand Seiko brand positioning at the time.

>>58389425
>>58388891
probably a miyota 2035

>>58389438
>>58389452

What kind of mech bracelet do you have on the Cocktail Time and the KS?

If you really like the KS, Daini Seikosha produced an almost identic model using the 52xx caliber that isn't subject to the quick-set issues the Suwa produced 56xx is.

>>58389501
Staib on the Cocktail time. The KS is weird, it says it's a Waltham, made in the USA. Never seen another like it. Love the wave pattern. S'why I'm hesitant to part with the watch.

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>>58389530

Wow, no wonder I liked the mesh on the Cocktail Time. I have a Staib as well.

You could always take the mesh off the KS and keep it while selling the watch on leather.

>>58389425
I dunno lol prolly sth good unlike gayko

>>58389364
Yes, you'll want to ditch the bracelet though because its fucking horrible.

>>58389471
Oh wow cheers mate. Posts like these balance out the shitposts. What I'd the difference between king seiko and grand seiko? The former is quartz I presume?

>>58389605
I could but I don't know what watch I'd put it on, not looking to get anything new at the moment. They seem mated, it'd be wrong to separate'em now after so long. ;)

>>58389674
It's a measure of relative quality. I believe the categories went lord<king<superior<grand but I may be wrong.

>>58388467

If I had some I would. I've been meaning to order some horween horsebutt strips to see how horse leather is. It wouldn't be shell cordovan, but they do have a navy in the strips.

Thoughts on the Snkk 35?

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>>58389907
Pic related

>>58374683
How the fuck is that picture so clean?

>>58374764
When are these movements coming to Seiko 5?

>>58389927
it's a seiko 5. see >>58389415 >>58389661

>>58389674
>>58389713

Grand Seiko was supposed to be above King Seiko, but there was some resentment of this inside Seiko.

You see, in 1959 Seiko split its watchmaking into two competing divisions that did not share movements: Suwa Seikosha and Daini Seikosha.

Grand Seiko was developed by Suwa and King Seiko by Daini, and we're originally competitors. By the 1970s Seiko management had decided to make the GS name the top brand and so Daini was not allowed to advertise KS watches adjusted to GS tolerances or as Chronometers. So, Daini just started marking their stealth GS competitors as King Seiko "Special" without specifying what that meant.

In reality the KS Specials were adjusted more finely than the Officially Certified Chronometers had been, in particular because the 1975 King Seiko Specials were the last high end mechanicals Daini Seikosha would produce before all the high end models were transitioned to quartz.

>>58389963
Not anytime soon.

>>58380416
That sucks it makes it look tacky

>>58374766
Lol, how accurate is that?

>>58390098
Pretty accurate

>>58389991
Thank you for the detailed reply
How do you guys know so much about such specific events like I've been into horology for about 2 months now and I just about get the basics

>>58389942
What does that even mean

>>58390098
not

>>58390146
why isn't there jizz on the pic i mean? there is jizz on all of mine?

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Gay granddad coming through

>>58389240
Nice. I have that bottom one. My favourite watch.

>>58389364
>ultra poorfag here looking to get into watches
protip: buy something which retains the value you purchased it for.

It is, in my view, a mistake to purchase within a constrained budget, when there are watches in the $150-200 range which are currently holding their value.

If you want a Seiko 5, and you're genuinely someone of little means, buy a second-hand one with some scratches, and beat the seller down in price. Do not buy a new one. Snipe on ebay auctions, etc.

With the money you saved, buy a dremel and a polishing kit. Commonly-available polishing compounds work for both watch crystals and cases, they're also cheap.

Voila, you now have a nice watch, and the means to turn crappy-looking watches into new-looking ones.

>>58390602
some people buy thing and keep them, instead of worrying about the next owner

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>you'll never own this

why even live

>>58390602
It's a 100 dollar watch you autist.

bought a Mako II pepsi
how did i do /g/ ?

>>58390681
why not?

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>>58390346
Nice dial colour.

>>58390712
i'm poor, i had to live on potatoes for a month after i bought my skx007

>>58390759
you don't need to remain poor all your life

>>58390634
If the guy's ultra-poor, he might be living paycheck-to-paycheck.

You can collect watches without losing any money, forgive me for assuming that someone in such a position might be interested in not making it worse.

Not asking him to worry about the next owner, he needs to worry about himself.

>>58390681
i like patek philippe but being depressed over not owning such a simple watch....it's kind of excessive

>>58390183
Have you tried using a paper towel

>>58390346
What do spring drive and hi beat mean on grand seikos

>>58391009
They're diffferent movements altogether. Hi-beat is a 36,000 bph automatic movement, while the spring drive is a hybrid of sorts.

https://youtu.be/FbmKZ5JXyjo?t=4m4s

>>58390346
Why Grand Seiko over Rolex etc? Philosophy?

>>58390135

Search engines, message boards, and reading.

>>58390786
interesting ...

>>58391043
Cheaper for similar quality, better materials like titanium, (arguably) better movements.

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>>58391347
Mmmm titanium

>>58391463
>SHITTERheart

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>>58390759
Should have lived on potatoes for one week a month for four months and bought your shitter, instead of doing a month straight of potato.