/wt/ watch thread

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>>58508906
hi

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>>58508906
i think i posted this a couple days ago.
waiting on a mil-tat bracelet from strapcode for the turtle
the one i got for the skx is solid & heavy - pretty nice

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>>58508906
What;d the first wristwatch look like?

>>58509103
Like a pocket watch with straps attached to it.

>my order from creationwatches will take about 3 to 4 weeks to arrive
Might as well kill myself right now. I hate waiting.

>>58509572
creationwatches is horrible. hope your watch isn't doa because if it is you're sol.

>>58509638
a friend of mine had some good experience with them tho

Has anyone ordered from marinamilitarewatch.com ?

I'm looking for a decent panerai homage but they are getting hard to come by.

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Why are there so few simple, legible watches out there that aren't complete cheap dogshit?

>>58509572
Pretty long from them, generally they're just a few days.

>>58509728
Free shipping in my country turned out to be not regular DHL as they stated, but cheap-ass SingPost. It's like buying from AliExpress.

>>58509739
>free shipping
>getting your shit soon

Pick one.

>>58509781
Yeah, that's my bad. Still, the should have told me about fucking SingPost. DHL is way faster.

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Hello there /g/

>>58510009
is that SNKK71?

>>58510038
SNKL23

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I just received a cheapo watch from a family member and thought I could make it look better by replacing the shitty metal bracelet. But what the fuck is with this lug? The bracelet pivots on four points, not two that I see everywhere else.

>>58510260
Buy a strap n cut it to fit

>>58509714
just get a datejust

>>58501101
>>58501101

I don't get the hate for Hamilton, I like my Khaki 42 about as much as any watch I have. The ETA 2834-2 in it is generic yes, but it's a decent movement and the watch is well built, the case is nice and streamlined, and feels solid as fuck with the stock bracelet.

I know everyone wants to say muh shitter. etc... But this watch is nothing like Steinshit or a tissot quartz shitter.

so I have a rattle that is just like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpQfnriJJMU

anybody knows how I can fix it? I heard people say it's a loose rotor, but it doesn't seem to have any lateral play

>>58509714
I have wondered the same. Many times.

>>58508945

How does this work exactly

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You will be mine someday.

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>>58511441
Those two forks with jewels on the ends are connected to the main tuning fork. The vibration (at 360Hz) thus pushes the index wheel forward. Just search up the accutron 214 (spaceview) if you want more detailed info. Lot of space history with the watch.

>>58511470

It PUSHES it??

Like, the friction between the jewels and the wheel is enough that it makes it turn?

>>58511534
Look for yourself m8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbdQ0q8P-MY

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>>58506804
it's very smooth and nicely satinized, i don't see any imperfections

the bracelet has the same finishing and the end-link fits better than some omegas (like the aqua terra posted last thread)

>>58511562

What mad man invented this

>>58511634
Max Hetzel. The engineering that went into the 214 beggars belief considering it's essentially 1950s technology.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~fotoplot/accquest.htm

Another tuning fork movement done by max. This time the index wheel (aka 'la sourris') is a magnetic gear completely encapsulated in oil, and attached to the tuning fork itself. La sourris is only 2.5mm wide, just to get a sense of scale for the parts in it.

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

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

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulova-Accutron-Spaceview-100th-Anniversary-1975-Excellent-inside-out-/322375063775

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Some anon last thread was asking about the 556 I see ... Looked kinda divided between it was a good daily watch and you're not getting the features sinn built themselves on. Does this hold true to the 104? Trying to justify $1500 on it

>>58511997
it's the same quality and specs as 556, i wouldn't pay $1500 for it though

you can find one used for a lot cheaper

>>58510260
how does the spring bar work in a four lug watch

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>>58511943
They recently made a new dess model that actually looks like a watch and less like a car dashboard.

You can also play around with a widget on the page to see how it works: https://ressencewatches.com/watches/type-1-2
I actually didn't realize the subdials were rotating around the minute hand. That's even sicker than I thought, this watch is made by absolute mad men.

>>58510260
Looks like a typical swatch, get a swatch strap.

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>>58509113
>Underrated
Watch is literally the captcha

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>>58512638
The captcha is always "calle nigger".

>>58512638
>word captcha
>in 2017

how? I've been getting the picture ones for at least 2 years now

>>58512699
>options
>use legacy captcha

How did you manage to survive for this long?

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>>58512666
>>58512699
Checked fa/g/gots I've been getting these shitty word captchas for months and I hate them.
>>58512666

>>58512732
>I've been getting these shitty word captchas for months and I hate them.
Believe me, you don't want the picture captchas, they take forever to load, fuck up on most browsers, and they fail for no reason half the time. They're also supposed to use dank technologies to check if you're human without having to do anything aside from ticking a box, but facts is, it never works.

>>58512752
I had em for a little while. I always got that dumb ass "click the store fronts" one. We have neural net and ai yet can't detect human users, blame Obama.

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Thoughts on the Air King 14000?

I know it's the cheap Rolex but I found an okay deal and I'm digging the blue dial, also it's my filler until I can justify a VC Overseas

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>>58512823
Air king is trash, get the day date.

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>>58512847
>Air king is trash, get the day date.

Those are like 10 times more expensive.

Air Kings are fine and they don't make you look like a fuckhead + they have history.

>>58512823
those look like quartz hand, yuck

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what's a good g-shock for beating (((off)))?

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>>58512847
>t. Someone who has owned neither

Also you clearly didn't read my post

>>58512919
Yet it's not a quartz

>>58513020
slim baton hands are shit-tier anyway

>>58512583
But this doesn't have the oil filled dial

>>58512752
Ticking the box works about half the time for me.

>>58509014
How many full turns do you have to make to unscrew the crown on the turtle?

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>>58512847
>>58512919

He choose what might be the least flattering possible photo of the model.

I have to admit I actually like the model.

>>58512823
It's fine.

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WAY/WT/?

I've got my L5100 Speedmaster on the original bracelet for the first time in a long while. I forgot how much I like this style of bracelet with the Mark III style case. I need to get a modern milled version of this bracelet.

>>58513166

Ugh. Mark II style case. Damned autocorrect.

Recommendation of a digital watch get

>>58513516
Zeitwerk

>>58513516
AE1200, PW3001, DW5600, G Gerlach Kosmonauta, Citizen JG-2000

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>>58513166
Yes speedy day

>>58513144
i haven't bothered counting yet.
if my autism flares-up next time i have to set it, i'll try to remember to count and report back here

>>58513166
>>58513642
how often do you use these for more than just checking the time?
just wondering.
i plan on buying a Omega soon, but i think the Speedmaster is beyond my needs.

>>58513745
I use the chronograph to set a reminder for myself. So if I look down and my chronos running it'll jog my memory of whatever I started it for. I rarely time shit with it.

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Where should I get a Seagul 1963 from? This sounds a bit good to be true: http://www.watchunique.com/seagull-1963.html

a couople threads back i mentioned that i emaile Obris Morgan, inquiring about when they'd have some more watches for sale.
below is the reply i received.

Thank you so much for your letter and interest.
We will sell watch. Just from the beginning of 2016. The supply of movement became shortage
and we waited for a year but still don't know when the movement will delivery.
And Explorer-II project was on held and delay. It may not available in short time.
Refer to Explorer-I, that was discontinued model, we may not re-produce it on future.
BTW, do you want me notify when there are updates about Explorer Project?

Thank you very much =)
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Justin

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Post some of your grails, anons!

Here's my current list:
Rolex Milgauss 116400-GV (dark dial)
F.P. Journe Chronometre Bleu
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 (white gold, blue hands)
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400 (no hate!)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon
Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso
Zenith El Primero Striking 10th
Omega Speedmaster Professional

Remember! No bullying!

>>58512823
My thought is that the air king is the watch poorfags buy to be able to say they own a Rolex in order to make normies jealous.

>>58513797
Look for the guide on reddit about the 1963, it covers retailers. But this one is good iirc

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>>58513745

I use the chronograph while cooking (sometimes), doing laundry, and traveling.

>>58513852
Let's assume he meant 2017...

>>58513912
do people actually do stuff this retarded, or is this just something you did anon?

>>58513890
Out of all Journes, you'd really choose a Chronomètre Bleu as your grail?

>>58513797

Wearing watches with Russian or Chinese symbolism bothers me.

No issues with German or Japanese pieces though. Weird.

>>58513608
Fell in love with the Kosmonaut. Where the fuck can I buy one?

>>58513951
You're american aren't you

>>58513936
It's the one I like the most, yes.

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>>58513962

Yes, of the United States.

>>58513964
Faor enough, I suppose.
Getting a time-only from fp journe seems like a waste to me (assuming you could have any of them). He's no Dufour.
His complicated watches are amazing though.

>>58513983
Well, you've been raised to think communism is the enemy. Germany and Japan aren't communist.
It's a Cold War thing, not a WW2 thing.

>>58514000

It has more to do with the fact that Russian and Chinese troops at one point likely wore Vostoks or Seagulls while shooting at American servicemen.

>>58513918
Coward
A real /g/ would wear a F-91W when he fly's

>>58513745

I still use the chronograph function occasionally, despite the protestations of my watchmaker (the one weakness of the Lemania 5100 movement is that the chronograph reset lever can wear out over time through use).

I still use it as I still have another NOS L5100 date lever in storage if I ever need it. If I have to put THAT one in, then I might start avoiding using the chrono.

>>58513958
G Gerlach sells them direct on ebay for $260+$20 shipping, I think you can buy them on the website too but I'm not sure. I've been lusting after one for a while myself, hoping to find a used one but I might just have to man up and buy a new one later this year.

>>58513852
>We will sell watch
kek, dat english

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I am amazed by Alphas quality, it doesn't feel worse than any of my Seikos that are in the same price range

>>58513925
Chinese New year is in 12 days. Maybe he means that

>>58513925
>>58514300
i'm not sure what he meant, but i think i'll try to find one on ebay or somewhere else - they seem pretty scarce though

Seems Ulysse Nardin is the only one being inventive and making up for the rest of the industry:
https://monochrome-watches.com/ulysse-nardin-innovision-2-sihh-2017/

It is the silicon technology and especially the sapphire coated silicon bridge in particular I find interesting. This should enable far better timekeeping at lower production cost. Realistically I don't think the industry will pass on the cost reduction to customers the first 5 years, until Asian competitors move in that is.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=2XlqF5_fBXY

>my fucking god

Btw, this watch is going to troll anyone taking a quick glance to check the hour.

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>>58514337
>Seems Ulysse Nardin is the only one being inventive and making up for the rest of the industry
>haven't heard about Greubel Forsey's 180 day power reserve

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>>58514337
>https://monochrome-watches.com/ulysse-nardin-innovision-2-sihh-2017/
That's one ugly ass watch.

>>58514097
>American history education
No, not really.

>>58514434
>No, not really

Wow, really made me think.

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>>58508906
>mechanical watches
>watches over 150 €

stay pleb

>>58514097
are you trolling or just really ignorant?

>>58514296
>chronometer
they really should drop that

>>58514337
>only one
no. but yeah the new freak is great. UN does some cool things with escapements.

>>58514393
that's just great. the minutes hand almost seems out of place though. why not go for an hours hand and minute+second digital?

>>58514905
They're Chinese, they don't give a fuck

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hey /g/

Recommendation for sub $200 automatic? Snk809 is what I've been eyeing, but reviews are all over the place.

>>58514393
Way to get me all hot and bothered.

>>58509103
It was a small woman's watch that some queen or another wanted on her wrist.

>>58514841
>plastic case painted to look like steel
Who's the real pleb here?

>>58515395
this guy >>58515101

>>58515101
Hey man that's totally cool, where'd you pick that up?

>>58515279
>reviews are all over the place
are they though
anyway, depends on what style you're looking for

>>58515101
just leave now

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>>58515395
you

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>>58514841
>tfw own several 300€-ish automatics
>this vintage mechanical Timex that cost me 14€ shipped is by far my favourite watch

>>58515457
Kind of, maybe not to a collector but to the average Joe. Taking a look at the last dozen or so reviews on Amazon show watches dieing within 6 months. This is going to be my edc, so reliability is key.

>>58515769
then get a quartz
but yeah that shouldn't happen.

>>58515412
I got it at the fossil store.

>>58516336
I hate to break it to you annon, but fossils belong underground.

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>mfw I unironically want this watch

>>58516600
Why not? It looks good. Available in ladies size too for your waifu.

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>>58508906

>>58513890
Autodromo Group B
Damasko DA38
Grand Seiko 8 day
Nomos
Tudor Black Bay Red ETA
Nomos Metro
A Lange & Sohne Datograph
Speedmaster FOIS
Oyster Perpetual 36 with the pink dial

And that's about it for the new stuff. A ton of vintage stuff on top of that.

>>58513689
Count it now, biaaach! And report back.

>>58514322
>>58514300
no he means the movement shortage was at the beginning of 2016
>but still don't know when the movement will delivery

>>58514395
>Buys claims without evidence.

Want to order $130 worth of leather. $65 shipping. Fuck me dead.

>>58516600
cool I had one for a bit, sold for exactly what I paid new

American watch companies
RGM
Lum-Tec
W3

Anyone know others?

>>58517149
MK II
Resco

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>>58516414
was cheap though

>>58516970
dang do you buy leather from across the world

>>58517296
$50 that could have gone to a good watch

>>58517367
Nahh. I'm fine with this one. All i care is that it tells time.

>>58517296
>it
it IS cheap

>>58517398
If all that matters is the time, get a $9 Casio.

>>58517354

I'm in Canada, want to order from the states. That's like $85 CAD. Don't think it's worth unless I buy like, $300 worth of leather.

>>58517438
that's fucked

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>>58517412
if it stops working, then i will buy a casio. But i'm fine by now. If i were to buy a casio, it will be this one.

>>58517508
At least you have a modicum of taste

>>58517438
Maybe cheaper to drive across the boarder and go buy it in person.

>>58517149

Which one of those creates every part of the movement?

>>58517149

Weiss.

>>58517670
I think RGM does their own movements
of course they probably don't make all of it in house, but then again nobody does apart from rolex and seiko

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Drinks and watches.
Go!

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Pure class

>>58517868
I just had a Sangria bare-wristed, how do you like them apples, go fuck your mother.

Any suggestions for a cheapo handwind watch? Not looking to drop an insane amount of money since I don't know how much I'll like them yet.

>>58517438

Two questions:

1) What kind of leather are you looking for? I might be able to find a supplier in Canada

2) Are you the anon who makes leather straps?

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>>58517748
Also Vostok.

>>58518231
including hairsprings and rubies? really?

>>58518105

Looking for horse leather in 3-4oz. Maverickleathercompany in the states sells horween chromexcel horsebutt strips and I want to try them out, but the shipping makes me sad.

And yes.

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Anything interesting out of SIHH yet?

>>58518300
fuck yeah
fp journe analog jumping seconds (how)
un freak innovision 2
vacheron celestia astronomical, a bit weird but i really like it
lange zeitwerk decimal strike
lange tourbograph perpetual plm
a new mb&f hm if you care about that

>>58518356
and by analog i meant digital but i'm retarded

video here >>58514393

>>58517841
>>58517868
So now it is established: divers just dive into drinks.

>>58518300
Yes, see >>58514337

>>58518285

I will look into it since I (also Canadian) want the navy cordovan strap, amongst several others now that I know I won't have to worry about getting ratfucked by Canada customs.

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>>58516669
>Autodromo Group B
>grail
stopped reading there

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How does the Ray II compare with the skx 009, as I love my skx, but I want a different looking diver without getting another skx.

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>>58517841

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>>58513745
I don't own a speedy, but I use my chrono to time workouts, cooking, and my shits at work so people don't think I died in there.

>>58519646
>and my shits at work so people don't think I died in there.
kek, thanks. one of the better responses i've seen lately.

>>58519646
Is that eulit perlon on the left sinn?

>>58519774
Yep. EULIT "Palma".

>>58519646
the flieger on the dial rustles me a bit

>>58514158
That's why I hate vintage chronos, you have a function, but you can't even use it, what's the point?

>>58519924

But I do use it, and will keep using it until I can't find any more Lemania 5100 chronograph reset levers. I am covered for at least the next 10-20 years as it stands.

Model number of one on the right?

>>58515699
model?

Anybody knows a similar guide to this, but complete?
http://www.clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/

Should I buy
This: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Nomos-Club-36-0-mm-Manual-Silver-Dial-Solid-Back-18p760.htm

Or this: https://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn-556-I-Red-Special-Edition-10p3029.htm

>>58520617
neither

>>58520667
Why not?

>>58520617
The one you like the most.

>>58520682
If Nomos is in your budget at $1500 you could save up a bit more and get some cooler Sinns

>>58520718
I was thinking of a 104 but 41mm would be too large on my bitchwrists I believe. Looking for a new daily

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Is it any good?

Whats so good about grand seiko quartzs?

>>58520617
as a 556i owner i gotta say i don't really like that red seconds hand

makes the watch a lot more sporty and ruins the dressy potential

>>58520954
From my understanding: 50 year service interval, High accuracy quartz movement +\-10 seconds per year(usually less error than that), Grand Seiko finishing, and a jewled and decorated quartz movement that is actually worth a damn from the people that first brought the technology to the market.

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>>58520617
nomos club is 400 euros cheaper in europe :`)

>>58520784
the club has really long lugs and looks terrible on bitch-wrists too (as was shown last thread), i wouldn't buy it blind if i were you

Tell me why I shouldn't pick up this Christopher Ward?
https://www.christopherward.co.uk/events/half-price/c60-trident-gmt-600

Where else can you get an ETA GMT for 400 bucks?

>>58521156
As a Casio owner I gotta say I really like the red seconds hand, makes the watch a lot more sporty.

>>58521182
fucking hell thats awful thanks for posting that. It would look ridiculous on me

>>58521182
>36mm
>those lugs
Fucking why

>>58519030
Better watch, but less charming.

Try a Seiko monster 2nd-gen, full-black or full-orange dial, they're really, really good.

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>>58521190

>>58521503
Show finger

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>>58521523

Healing up nicely.

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>>58521492
Best affordable 36mm coming through.

>>58521576
>"Made in Germany"

LIES

>>58521182
Which size is that one?

That can't be the 36mm one.

>>58521190
You should have added: >>58521503

>that isn't a piece of shit Rolex copy

If you have the money, buy the Chris Ward, it's a 2893-2, in a case resistant to 600m, for $400. That's ridiculous.

I'm considering tinned food for the next month now that you've shown me this.

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>>58521622
Their cases, dials, and straps are German-made IIRC.

I believe it's a fully-lumed dial also.

This is the reason I remembered it though, your mention of 36mm and lugs.

Where does the perpetual in oyster perpetual come from?

>>58522062
It refers to the automatic winding of the movement. Only rolex can put "perpetual" on the dial unless whatever maker wants to risk a lawsuit.

>>58518285

So I've spent a few hours digging and Maverick looks like it may literally be the only option for small pieces of chromexcel horsebutt.

Springfield Leather has some pieces but they are not of nearly the same quality as what Maverick has.

Fuck man, any chance you could talk Maverick into a more reasonable shipping option?

>>58522272

They quoted me USPS so that's the cheapest it'll get. Pretty shitty. The only other place would be thetanneryrow. They have a list of their leathers, but you have to contact them for any information about it. Might check about a few of them.

http://www.thetanneryrow.com/the-leathers

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Speaking of horse butt, I ordered this strap recently.

Should arrive Wednesday. I have high expectations for it. It looks great in the picture.

>>58510260
get a file, remove middle lugs

>>58511588
>german watch
>88 dubs
>heil hitler

i don't hate Sinn, and i actually think some of their watches look ok, but i guess i don't get it
sinnfags always seem REALLY into the brand

>>58521503
nice mod!

>>58522398
from where? wut brand??

>>58522622

From the Nomos online store

Are ETA movements that are "top quality" actually better or is it branding

>>58522888

They are better than standard and elabore, but not chronometer.

>>58522888
"Top" grade is a thing, "top quality" would be you getting memed.

>>58522989
That's what I meant, thanks faggot

i want a railgun grade pocket what do you virgins suggest?

>>58524046
>railgun grade pocket

u fuckin' wot m8?

>>58524063
railgun grade pocket watches. the ones you use during an intense unreal tournament battle and say: "oh look at the time. the rail gun is spawning now".

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>>58524134
Fuck off.

>>58523753
No problem

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>>58522398
>>58522622
>>58522832
Nomos cordovan straps are pretty nice. I got mine in two days from Germany.

>>58522888
>>58522932
>>58522989
isn't "top" the same as a COSC that hasn't undergone the chronometer cert? i.e. shouldn't it be able to get regulated to run within +6/-4?

>>58524320
While many COSC may also recieve special finishing attention, they should be the same afaik.

>>58511943
>>58512583
I need to see one of these ressence watches in person one day.

>>58513890
Dream watch I'll never be able to afford would be a minute repeater from Patek.

Grail watches I hope to own in my lifetime realistically.

Rolex Day Date Presidents 228206 diagonal diamond motif.
Patek 5296 white gold
Patek Nautilus Rose Gold annual calendar
Patek Nautilus 5711 blue face

Watches I'm considering in the short term.
Explorer 2 Polar
Bluesy Sub
Yellow Gold Day Date
Omega Seamaster 300M
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
Omega Speedmaster man on the fuckin moooon.

>>58524660

so only rolex patek and omega

got it

pleb

>>58524863
Sorry I'm not a real watch nerd like you patricians.

>>58524891

noted

now back to your daily toil plebeian

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>>58524403
You should m8.
Ressence makes some impressive timepieces.
(Old pic taken at an AD)

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grail: maybe a simple 3-hand small seconds no-date moser?
contemplating: 36mm explorer 1, probably 114270 since 14270 doesn't have SEL
currently wearing: sinn 856

>>58518964
Not everyone is rich like you anon

>>58522062
>>58522086
To add to it, it's because the oscillating mass can do a full rotation. Early automatics had bumpers and could only rotate like 3/4 of a turn.

>>58522398
>>58522832
Just fyi, I read somewhere that Fluco makes OEM Nomos straps. Fluco's horsebutt straps are $58 (flat) and $68 (padded). I have a Fluco and two Nomos cordovan straps, and they're nearly identical, except the Nomos ones have better keepers (and different buckles of course).

Can a quartz get damaged by atmospheric moisture? Not sure if I snapped on the back correctly after changing a battery

>>58525730
I have both a nomos and fluco shell cordovan strap and they are very similar. Same unpadded horween horsebutt. Can't find a fluco in color #8, though.

>>58517149
Shinola.

You didn't ask for good ones, though I heard the latest models are pretty good internally. Now the designs and price, that's another issue.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq8G4tZbMmw

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What watch is this?

>>58515101
beautiful

>>58515699
it's ridiculous that it enumerates all 24 hours

>>58520892
>Is it any good?
no

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>>58525749
Please answer, I'm thinking about buying a watch press now, also the same tool can be used for switching the crystal, right?

>>58512823
>mens
>34mm
into the trash

>>58520892
you have bad taste

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Obama confirmed pleb

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>>58528059
Putin confirmed patrician

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>>58525430
>probably 114270 since 14270 doesn't have SEL

Solid meme links.

I don't get the appeal. I just like the holes case, the bracelet is comfortable either way. Personally I'm a fan of the 14270 because the tritium dials look so much nicer than Luminova does in real life.

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>>58528059
i knew he was a cunt
compared to this work of art

>>58528149
>Donald trump watches
so bad they make invicta look good

>>58528149
Not very pleasing aesthetically
What movement does that have?

>>58525749
Yes it can, but generally it's just sweat from your arm.

>>58527808
It's a press, you could use it to do anything that requires plane, even strength. You can use it to set both crystals and bezels.

>>58527782
it's a military watch you nut

>>58528372
Indeed.

In civilian time, a day is only 12 hours long.

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>>58528220

are there no decent/good chink mechanical watches?

>>58528774
beijing watch factory
maison celadon

seagull is decent

>>58527645

Looks like a Sinn 144 but the lugs are different.

Looked at a video comparison of black seamaster and my goal watch Tudor black bay red bezel. The omega looks great and shiny, however it might look too modern with flashy details. I like both.

>>58529315
go try them both on

>>58529325

Black isnt my fave color and I already have an older tag aquaracer with a blue bezel that I like.

I should try both

>>58528149
>Those letters
I mean at least get your name right, holy shit those are poorly done.

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Thought's on Omega meme-axial movements specifically 2403?

I am eyeing a particular watch online would like to be aware of any known issues or servicing requirements

>>58530418
you pretty much have to go to omega themselves to service coaxials (or an omega approved watchmaker)

>>58521635
it is the 36mm one, the lugs are so long it looks like crap if you have 6" wrists or smaller

Is the Black Bay the best watch for around $3,000 budget?

Anyone buy from watchbuys from canada? What's the duty like?

>>58530700
if you're looking for a vintage inspired diver watch, yes
if you're looking for a manual wind chronograph or a dress watch, no

The BB is beautiful. Jap watches in its price range look so tacky and busy compared to it.

>>58530802
that's a first, usually people say japanese watches look boring and too clean

>>58530441
What would would I pay on a service through omega? 700usd every 3-5 years?

>>58530802
Fake vintage with downgraded Rolex movement desu

Hey I am a richfag and I want a really nice watch to wear around to show that I am a richfag. The problem is I have no intention on spending a shit ton of money just for a name brand. So whats a good cheap watch that looks nice around 100$.

>>58531142
Lol ok dude

>>58531142
Fuck off to replicaforum or Some shit

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>>58531142
The way people who don't know about watches tell if it's expensive is by the Rolex coronet on the dial.

>>58531142
>i want something to show that im rich
>but i want it to be cheap
cheap things don't show that you're rich

>>58531142
At $100 all watches are going to be cheap. Go get a timex from walmart you fuck.

>>58531165
>>58531192
>>58531213
>>58531226
>>58531301
I should rephrase that I dont need to show that Im rich but I just want a fancy watch that looks nice for cheap. Most people dont know anything about wacth brand names and I have no reason to spend any of the 18,000$ I made this month on a 4000 dollar watch.

>>58531369

Lol. Shut up poorfag.

>>58531390
216,000 dollars a year = poor?

>>58531369
a fake daniel wellington sounds like your kind of watch

>>58531397

Yes because it's not true, you desperately aspirational poorfaggot.

>>58531369
sure kid

thats almost 250,000 a year if that was true you would buy a Patek or a Vacheron

>>58531142
Just get a SARB or something. An extra $200 shouldn't matter.

>>58531418
Heard those are good thank you alot.

>>58531440
Yeah that wouldn't matter thanks for the advice. Ill look into it.

>>58531428
>>58531434
Bill gates flew coach even when he was a billionaire. Im not a billionaire but its called being thrifty you get rich by not wasting your money on frivolous things a Rolex is nice but its probably made for 100 dollars anyway why give so much money to a company just for a name on a watch?

>>58531489
yes you're 100% right

>>58531489

You're such a poorfag you can't even figure out why it's obvious that you are a shitposting poorfag (hint: It has nothing to do with not wanting an expensive watch).

>>58531525
Why would I lie about being rich in a watch advice thread where I'm completely anonymous?

>>58531369
>4000 dollar watch
>rich
KEK

>>58531489
>Rolex is nice but its probably made for 100 dollars
>idiotic rant

>>58531142
>>58531369
>>58531489
>>58531541
>Guys! Guys! Believe me, I'm a richfag, I'm the richest dude in here.
lel
2/10 bait

>>58531541

Because, as I said before, you are a desperately aspirational poorfaggot who reeks of greed, desperation and poverty.

>>58522272

I also just found that they post their leathers that are ready for shipment on their instagram: instagram.com/thetanneryrow.

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>>58530802
Indeed.

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I'm a sucker for Mechanical Skeleton watches. I just picked up this Michael Kors one to wear to work since my Seiko became worn. I would like a nicer/more expensive skeleton watch to wear out though, any suggestions? I know little about watches.

I have some random fashion watch and I want to replace the glass with sapphire. Can I just go to any watchmaker and he'll do it? How long would it take and how much would I be charged?

>>58531917

I'm also going to keep digging to see if there is a Canadian supplier who sells pieces. I would still prefer to pay a /WT/ poster for straps then play $150/strap to some dude in Montreal.

>>58531106
Actually, the in-house Tudor movement is a lot more cutting edge than pretty much all Rolex movements.

Rolex is weighted down by its own tradition, while Tudor is a lot more free to experiment with the combined Rolex/Tudor expertise (Tudor was founded and is still owned by Rolex btw).

But I agree that the Black Bay's looks aren't that exciting.

The Pelagos on the other hand is genuinely great in every way.

>>58531142
Fuck off. Buy a proper $4000 name brand watch so I rob the right guy

>>58531142
Get a Calvin Klein or Michael Kors watch those things are top notch and not too heavy on the wallet

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>>58532145
are you sure anon?
rolex doesnt have any tradition movement wise, except that they need to be ''perpetual''
also the thing just looks like a rolex ebauche desu
i do like the pelagos' toy-like looks tho

>>58513797
Got mine here. Dispatches from the Netherlands.

>>58532307
Much better power reserve, silicon hairspring, ball bearing rotor off the top of my head.

Also the finishing which is much more modern and utilitarian than the old perlage and cotes de geneve.

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>>58532419
those are actually p good, you've changed my mind a bit. i still do think its a rolex ebauche tho.

>>58532472
No shame in this movement having Rolex movement features.
Tudor was always meant to be the utilitarian alternative to Rolex' luxury.

>>58532307

Looks like a prototype starship from star trek voyager, very nice shapes.

>>58519030
Just bought a ray ii 2 weeks ago

Go for it man I love the thing. I've only ever seen 1 other person wearing it

>>58531541
Anonymous? I can see your IP address Brian.

>>58517508
A lot of people shit on Fossil, but in reality, they have some good designs at a fair price. If you get them on sale, like you did, there is nothing wrong with it. The same thing happens when someone who spends over $1000 gets outclassed and outperformed by a Parnis in every way, so they shed a few tears over their Oris or Frederique Constant. While they do bash the Parnis, they are fully internally aware of the fact that a Parnis can potentially run much better within COSC certification, at only a fraction of the price at $100. People have subconscious jealousy and contempt here. They know that their F. Constant only has some standard 316L SS, while Parnis has 316L Chemically treated Marine grade stainless steel, the same Steel that a company like Omega uses.
But yes, get a watch you like, Fossils can be nice.

>>58533040
>buyer's remorse over his chinese fake

>>58532642

The only watches I've been able to actually recognize in the wild were an Omega Seamaster and a Rolex datejust. There's been some Seiko's, but they're usually the quartz or meca quartz ones and a ton of fashion brands.

>>58533040

Fossil also makes a ETA 2824-2 clone.

>>58533040
>Word salad

Maybe try again when you can form sentences and paragraph breaks, autismo.

>>58513918
>I use the chronograph while cooking
Competitive cooking??

>>58532307
>balance bridge

HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG

>>58519030
Get a Mako

>>58534513
>>58534513
>>58534513
New thread! Migrate!

>>58533230
That's generally how the intellectually inferior cucks defer arguments. Lol

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Did i make a good purchase /g/?

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>>58535582