This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that are required to make a fine watch.
>Required viewing for newbies:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ [Open]
>Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
Previous thread:>>58662494
>>58693758
>tfw I fucked up both my /wt/ because the /wt/ was missing from the title last time and the previous thread link isn't underneath
Feels bad mane
does the SSA303J1 look too busy/big to be a dress watch? it's a 42x14mm
New acquisition
>>58694342
i'm sorry
>>58694342
You were told that it's too thick.
If you have a picture of your watch being worn from a straight on angle, please feel free to post it along with your wrist size, diameter of the watch and lug-to-lug of the watch. Because it comes up so frequently I'll try and compile a small collection of images of wrist-size and lug-to-lug length combinations that can be used for reference, rather than simply telling people that they should be looking at smaller watches.
If you're not sure how to measure your wrist, you can take a flexible tape measure, or just use a piece of string and wrap it around your wrist, then measure the length of the string required to circle your wrist.
Wrist size should be in inches, lug-to-lug and diameter should be in mm.
Thanks.
>>58694709
Example image of a straight on photo with measurements recorded.
I'll look to compile these images into some sort of easily browsed format or master images.
>>58694034
Yeah I'd say it's more of a sports watch >>58694724
How far you got with that nineball
>>58694709
18cm wrist (7 inches)
42.5mm diameter
46mm lug to lug
>>58694772
Not far, at some point I need to start searching forums to see if I can find examples of photos and see if the poster ever mentions their wrist size, then I can check the reference's dimensions and get more images that way.
>>58694447
It's really not bad. It's definitely thick but on my wrist I can't even notice it. I'm used to thick dive watches already though so it might feel more conspicuous if you weren't.
>>58694872
You gonna put together like an info graphic or another paste bin?
>>58694953
Yeah, something along those lines. Or maybe a google drive folder or something. I figured it would be nice if you could open a folder of images of guys that all have a similar wrist size to you, and browse thru images of progressively larger watches on that wrist size.
>>58686798
While the buttons at 2 and 4 o'clock look better than the ones on the Speedmaster I wonder why they are both so determined to abuse the black-on-black-with-black-in-black theme.
Personally I think the generous lume on the SpeedyTuesday version was a major selling point.
>>58693911
>>58693896
>>58693935
Good start to the thread, you redeemed yourself OP
I'm stuck guys, looking for my first proper diver, do I go cheapish (orient, seiko) or go for the seamaster or which I've wanted since I was a wee lad, convince me not to buy Omega?
Also marinemaster is on my on my radar because it's damn sexy too
What are some good wristwatch instagrams to follow?
Something with affordable variety too and not just Rolex/Hublot/Omega over and over
>>58696107
My only problem with the Seamaster, is that damned fucking bezel, no grip to the thing.
Consider a Tudor Pelagos or BB.
>>58693896
>My mid life crisis > yours!
Also no dates are the same.
>>58696107
>Good start to the thread, you redeemed yourself OP
Thanks, but I'm not OP.
OP is always a faggot.
>>58696107
The seamaster looks fucking terrible
Also,
>falling for the coaxial meme
>>58696153
The ones I follow are
whatusmenlike
millionaireswatches
watchulove
daylywatch
ifuckinglovewatches
hodinkee
A question that fell off from the last thread:
>>58684812
From pic. some jewels have 2 (blue) screw, others have 3. In a few cases there are no screws.
Why?
>>58696371
In modern watchmaking the use of chatons is mainly for aesthetic reasons, to embellish the movement and follow tradition, as the use of synthetic standardized jewels has solved a problem chatons used to target.
However, when I ask Hanna Lange the same thing once, she told me it is manily because of the size and weight of the chatons, wich normally obeys to the size of the staff.
If you pay attention, mostly to the left caliber, you'll notice that the thickness of the ring in the chatons with three screws is greater than those in wich only two screws are used. That is because the chaton used to provide stability has to be a bit bigger, and demands more gold an thus, weights more, requiring another screw to be absolutely secured.
However, unless there are some other reasons related to the calibers construction, AL&S will try to use three screws to fix their chatons, if the can.
On the other hand, there're times in wich there's simply not enough space to place a third screw, like the one placed over the word "REGULIERT" on the right caliber, where the use of a third screw would push the others two too close to the edge, plus it's not a big chaton.
And lastly, there are places where there's no space to screws, like the chaton closer to the engraved bridge on the same right caliber.
>>58694342
Congrats anon.
>>58694034
It's more on the sports side m8.
>>58694447
Nice! I need more girls like this in my life.
>>58693935
hey! That's my speedy. :^)
>>58694709
I owe a few more of this, my friend.
>>58695980
>I wonder why they are both so determined to abuse the black-on-black-with-black-in-black theme.
Readability
>>58696153
thehorophile
hororsgam
dailywatch
equationdutemps
watchesbysjx
handwound
>>58697205
fuck
wrong image
Posting my favourite watch
>>58697205
Just for you lawyer.
>>58690168
Oh sweet summer child.
>>58697205
>In modern watchmaking the use of chatons is mainly for aesthetic reasons
Thanks for the explanation.
>>58696107
>buying an ugly Swatch
why
>>58694709
>not knowing what focal length is
Retard
How does /wt/ feels about Oris?
There is a sale in a local store and I'm mirring a 3 hands Artelier for 1500.
It would be my first swiss meme watch.
>>58696107
Great question, I owned a 2255.80 and the new ceramic seamaster (both gone now). I only like those models and really dislike the fading bezels of those models as well as the dated look.
My skx007 is one of two watches I am confident I would never sell. If youre not gonna get it this time you will get it eventually. So why not now? I say go with the SKX007 it is a classic and its great. Get it with metal bracelet or youll regret it.
>>58699893
skx007 or skx013, which is the better fuckoff watch/
>>58693896
Kind of looks like you've got four kinds of the same watch.
I dropped my Amphibian and it stopped. I have no experience with watch repair and no tools specifically made for watch repair. Should I attempt to fix it myself or not?
>>58700471
>Should I attempt to fix it myself
Absolutely not. Take it to a watchmaker. Just don't be surprised if the service ends up being a considerable % of the original price of the watch.
Opinion?
>>58700655
>asking for opinions about a grand seiko in a Seiko General thread
>>58700768
What about this one
Speaking of seikos, about to pull the trigger on this one, what do you guys think?
>>58700796
>spuring duraibu
>not snow frake
>>58700796
>>58700655
S N O W F L A K E
>>58700860
Get an omega speedmaster MAN ON THE FUCKING MOON.
>>58700655
This one.
>>58700527
Don't go to a watchmaker unless they're Russian and will not charge you $200. A new movement is only $30. Attempt to fix the old one and if not just swap it easily.
>>58700860
They look quite busy with everything going on. I prefer something simpler but if you like it then go for it.
>>58701067
https://youtu.be/_cstYM0s_mE
>>58699131
the most techy post in this thread.
This guy comes up to your squale 1521-026 in the club and slaps it in the ass.
Wat do?
>>58699963
Get a 007 unless you have bitch wrists.
>>58700860
Dressy as fuck.
>>58702712
Why is he so scrawny now? Cancer? AIDS?
>>58702838
he claims he has no muscle mass becuase of his lung collapsing and the surgery they did to fix it weakening him so he only does cardio now
>>58696175
Yeah the black bay is gorgeous, definitely something to consider. Unfortunately the Pelagos is out of my budget for now.
>>58696331
This is true
>>58696336
But that was pre coaxial anon
>>58699893
Appreciate it man. What bracelet though, is the oyster style in pic related worth it? Or go for the classic
>>58702838
that is the italian nobleman?
>>58702851
>he claims he has no muscle mass becuase of his lung collapsing and the surgery they did to fix it weakening him so he only does cardio now
He's like a twig though. Shit even if he can't lift weights at all he would probably benefit by putting on a little weight.
>>58702956
That wife beater is pure class(tm)
Beaten down dogshit, nh35a being the only good thing about it.
>tfw got reported for trying to sell my chink DW watch
>tfw they will close my account if I ever try to do it again
Fucking JewBay I swear
>>58703300
4r36 is better than the 7s26 most seikos have.
>>58703300
They can be a decent Sub homage if all the dogshit garish Invicta branding is removed.
>>58698978
he says to measure it physically. not the image.
retard.
>>58703683
his point is that with the same measurements, a picture could show very different things, so it wouldn't help to gauge how a watch will look on you.
retard.
>>58703709
>implying you can't replicate the measurements on a piece of paper and see for yourself
retard.
>>58703772
then the pictures would be useless wouldn't they?
>>58703392
lmao
>>58703530
>>58703603
True about the movement and case/links, quite solid indeed. Dial leaves to be desired however, as it gets easily damaged as you can see the blurriness in the photo
>>58703984
You mean the crystal? That's true of any mineral crystal. There's probably an aftermarket sapphire crystal that can be fitted, that way you can lose the ugly cyclops at the same time.
>>58704014
No, the actual Dial/face. Some bump a long time ago somehow scratched the dial against the rehaut, nicking out some of the markers. Will try to get photo later.
>>58703786
>>58703772
>>58703709
>>58703683
While I can't dictate that all pictures are taken under the same conditions (I could try, but imagine how few picture I would get then), if we get enough of them they should still be able to give us some sort of reference if we can manage to collect enough of them. I certainly plan on taking picture of all mine under one condition, and if lawyer does so as well at least for our wrist sizes we should be able to give anons a potentially helpful reference. Focal length should not invalidate the usefulness of these photos completely. While cellphone cameras can very, I bet a lot of these photos will be taken with similar hardware from similar distances.
As for replicating the measurements to make a 3d model of wrist and watch, I wasn't sure about that. Do wrists of varying sizes still have roughly the same ratio of measurements? I thought maybe so but didn't want to assume.
I mean really, for at least a more accurate view it would be nice to also ask for a side-on shot of the watch, to literally just look at lug overhang, but I figured it would be even more difficult to have a variety of people use roughly similar methods to produce images like that.
These images could always be used as part of a larger guide about watch sizing on a body, rather than being an independent reference.
Hey boys, Steinhart marketing here :)
>>58703984
>>58704038
This is what I mean. Markers around the 50-minute area got scratched out, their debris clouding the inside of the watch.
I'm absolutely in love with this 18 carat, rose gold TAG Heuer Carrera watch purchased from the beautiful city of Perth. Made with sapphire infused glass that only diamond can scratch, I've spoiled myself with this gorgeous timepiece. The calibre 16 movement has been crowned as the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced, completely handmade by man. It is also my very first day date watch and it will be interesting to see if it becomes an important feature that Will depend on over time. I hope you all enjoy this watch as much as I do.
>>58704138
>shilling this hard
>>58704158
I don't know what you mean good sir, I just wanted to share my first high end luxury watch with people I know will really appreciate the prime quailty it represents.
>>58704174
Go back to redd.it to steal pics and stories..
>>58704073
Well part of removing the branding would be to swap to a sterile dial, problem solved.
>>58704138
what a classy piece! wear it in good health sir.
>>58704293
Looks boring AF
>>58704322
No you.
>>58704322
Ur mum looks boring af
Lmaoing@ur lyfe rn ngl senpai
>>58704065
Smartphones are in the 25mm equivalent range. The human eye is around 45mm equivalent. By default all pictures taken with a smartphone will have exaggerated proportions due to the nature of using such a wide angle lens at close range (ironically also awful for pretty selfies). This is evident by the frequent comments here critiquing watch and wrist sizes. You are deluding people to think they can determine proper size from photos online and they will be unnecessarily biased toward smaller watches and unnecessarily narrowing their choices. It's not difficult to walk into any Walmart with a ruler and trying on a few watches yourself of different sizes and styles before making a purchase online. Thus, we don't need your shit cluttering the thread.
>>58704499
I'm sorry your feelings are hurt by people not being a fan of your oversized watch.
>>58704293
I suppose. But this one's a beater, not modder, maybe later. Still enjoying it as is reminding me of the dogshit I've visited.
>>58693758
I'm failing to intuitively see how this is an improvement on a conventional escapement.
Got my new watch!
Definitely not a quality piece. But it should be fun.
It's alslo my first handwinder and I have no idea when it's full.
Also, that strap is far and away the worst I've ever seen. It feels like cardboard, literally. I don't really know what to replace it with, I'm open to ideas. Maybe a grey perlon?
>>58704746
If it's manual wind only you generally just keep winding it until it stops.
>>58704765
huh, i stopped after a while because i figured it had to be done.
how many turns should it take to fully wind? more like 5 or more like 50?
>>58704706
Ah! Now I see.
It reduces friction during the impulse phases. Cool.
>>58704746
also look at that marker just below 3, fucking drunk slavs can't do anything properly
i don't imagine they have a lot of QC in belarus
>>58704791
yeah, and it theoretically shouldn't need lubrication either
>>58704765
ah yeah i wound it some more and it stopped. it took more than i thought. thank you
>>58703709
This is a problem when and only when you view the world 24/7 through a viewfinder.
Well, do you?
>>58704138
>handmade by man
*Man, woman and child in state of the art Guangzhou factory!
>>58700655
Other than a lack of day and no crown guard and possibly no lumed hands I like this one. The design is tidy and more what I would expect from the land of the Ikebana.
>>58704138
>sapphire infused glass
OK, and what is this?
t.Physicist
>>58704138
>typical Tag owner
I had a laugh
Evening well-thought /g/entlemen
>>58705051
Nice watch does it tell the time
>>58705051
You got that citizen watch?
Best place to buy Seikos in Europe?
>>58705064
Yeah right now it tells my local time, in a couple weeks it will tell local and home time. Slide rule is a bonus.
>>58705092
Yeah, found a seller nearby and got it for USD 150 slightly used, couldn't be happier
>>58705179
Amazon or online in general
Got my watch back from the watchmaker. Had a complete servicing done with new mainspring + gaskets. Cost $660 total.
Also tried it on my NATO straps today. Much comfier than a steel bracelet.
>>58705554
>tfw looks like a slight piece of the tritium paint fell off on the minute hand and it annoys the shit out of me
Oh well, I'll get used to it eventually.
>>58705573
He harvested it.
http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-watches-69/seiko-5-automatic-21-jewels-japan-made-snkl41-snkl41j1-snkl41j-mens-watch-8622.html
Thoughts on this watch? Looks like a cheaper SARB
Also is that a trusted website
>>58705587
>He harvested it.
Probably. The tritium still glows, amazingly. Although it is a 1997 model so it's half-life will have brought it down to 1/4 intensity.
When I first saw the glow in the bathroom I was like "fuck, this is a relume" but after experimenting with leaving it in the dark for an extended time I learned that the original tritium was still barely functioning, and that the zinc sulfide phosphor was still "healthy" as this watch spent most of it's life in a safe where it didn't get it's shit fucked up from ultraviolet light.
>>58705611
It looks really nice anon. There are a lot of really attractive Seiko 5's on the market, and honestly I like them more than a lot of the higher stuff.
Although I'm not fond of their garbage water resistence or generally shitty accuracy.
>>58702938
Either bracelets fine, lots prefer the oyster but I quite like it with the comfy jubilee
>>58705650
Thanks for the response fampai and I don't plan on swmiming with it anyway.
It's a shame they're sold out in the UK along with the snkl23
WHERE ARE ALL THE 36-40MM MIDSIZED DIVERS?
I JUST WANT A CHEAP LOW PROFILE BEATER THAT I CAN SWIM IN THE BEACH WITH
EVERYTHING IS 43MM+ UNWEARABLE JUNK
RRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
>>58705829
Skx013 senpai
>>58705829
Citizen makes girl divers that might suit your bitch wrists
>>58704138
https://www.reddit.com/r/Watches/comments/5gkuev/comment/dau9e8p
>>58704973
that watch doesn't need any of those things
>>58705829
a new fifty fathoms in 38mm just came out
I used to own these watches.
I miss the citizen.
>>58705829
Seiko SKX013 38mm
Omega Seamaster midsize 36mm
Christopher Ward Trident midsize 38mm
>>58706074
And I should say, in terms of ruggedness that Citizen is one of the best I've ever owned.
It was my every day watch for years. Also for outdoors adventures. It helped me while kayaking / boating. It was at the bottom of rivers, took it hiking everywhere.
I loved the dual alarms and red LED light.
Also that DURATEC shit citizen uses on their watches is 100% legit. It stands up incredibly well to scratches.
Seiko experts, tell me about the Seiko 9F caliber.
Is this quartz movement worth thousands of dollars?
>>58705829
There's a 38mm version of the Christopher Ward Trident. This is mine.
>>58706523
No, the movement alone isn't worth thousands.
>>58706523
It does fill the checklist for being a good watch
>Well designed
>Good finishing
>Has something that makes it unique
I can't say I plan on buying one myself though.
>>58706523
5-10 SPY, thermocompensated, anti-backlash mechanism, more power for larger hands, 50 year service interval, instant date change. Aside from the lack of perpetual calendar it doesn't get much better for quartz movements.
>>58706783
>>58706807
>>58706956
They look nice
>>58707035
Sure do
>>58703392
probably one of us who did it tbqh
>>58704158
>>58704307
>>58704951
>>58705013
>>58705019
I'm getting a lot of criticism for calling this watch "high end" but, even after reading all of the comments, I stand by what I said. There will always be a bigger, more expensive brand of watch with slightly better movement or with a little more charm but I enjoy THIS watch. TAG Heuer is a well established, respected brand for people like myself who cannot afford the "real" high end brands. After severing $6000 AUD (a lot for a student like me) this piece brings me great satisfaction, I'm truly disappointed by people telling me that it's from a lower bracket of watches, not worth it or that I'm wrong for considering it high end. As many have pointed out (and I really appreciate the support), "high end" is subjective and really depends on the spectrum of watches he/ she can afford. This watch, believe it or not, is high end in terms of what I will come to own in my lifetime. I didn't post for any other reason than to share my watch with a group of people who could appreciate it. Don't prove me wrong.
>>58707324
Wew
>>58707324
≥student
≥spending $4500 trump bucks on a watch
>>58707324
Wear it in good health!
Wristlet reporting in, call the cops I don't care. Going to take this with me to Thailand, maybe lose it up some ladyboys ass.
>>58707081
One of the reasons I'm looking at the quartz Seiko's is because I want a Grand Seiko, but the service costs of the mechanicals are crazy. $1000 + $600 for a polish? Jesus.
That 50 year service life for the 9f suddenly looks more appealing.
>>58708288
Im sorry for you anon :(
>>58708288
Fake as fuck anon
>>58708288
It would only be an improvement
>>58708653
Why does every poorfag on 4chan assume people wear fakes?
>>58708732
I am not just assuming you huge faggot. I know about Rolex watches and I can confirm it's a fake. You're not fooling anyone anon.
>>58708758
Ok how can I prove to you it's real? And you're going to be eating your words you retard LOL. I have the official receipt, date stamp, warranty card, box and everything. This is hilarious considering you probably own an Invicta hahahah.
>>58708781
I have a Patek...
Anyways, even if it was real I hope it gets stolen for being such a faggot.
>>58708758
Here you go faggot lol. Let's see your Patek now, also you assume that's my only watch.
>>58708288
>>58708830
why does it look so bad?
>>58708912
THIC
>>58708758
What are the tells here? I really can't tell from the image.
I'm Not the guy you are responding to btw.
>>58708830
>assume that's my only watch
Not him. But why spend so much on watches? What a stupid fucking investment.
>>58708653
>>58708758
>>58708830
I was going to say, if that was a fake I had no fucking way of picking it up
>>58708815
>that image
>claims to have a patek
>>58709160
It's a meme image. My Patek was handed down to me by my grandfather when he passed away in 2011.
Should I for 60€ shipped?
It's the lowest price the seller wants to offer me.
>>58709245
Post pics, not even doubting I just want to see it
>>58709291
Sure thing, give me a few.
>>58709289
I mean 60 euros is what, a few hours pay? Go for it
>>58707324
kys
>>58709304
3 minutes later no pics
Confirmed for fake
>>58709378
>Hey dad, can I borrow your watch so I can take pics for the 4chins?
>>58709378
>>58709394
Jeez I had to look for it..
>>58709418
What a terrible fake, they made the whole watch backwards.
>>58709418
Senpai that's backwards
>>58709442
Lol
>>58709001
>What a stupid fucking investment.
who the fuck looks at watches as an investment?
>>58709305
Well 60€ is a big deal for me as a student who survives with 750€ a month from my parents, having to spend almost half of it on my rent.
I just wanted to know if it's worth its price, it's hard to tell since the value of vintage quartz seikos with moon phase complication vary drastically depending on the specific model and I don't want to overpay. It's strange that there isn't much information about them, I personally find them cool.
>>58709487
It's a fashion statement then, I see. Well your even more of a fucking faggot.
>>58709418
HAHAHHAHAHAAHAHA MY SIDES.
Had to flip the image so we couldn't google image search it. Too bad flipping it back isn't that hard... ANON BTFO
>>58709418
https://classicwatchny.com/watch-collection-2/patek-philippe-vintage-chronograph-ref1579r/
Nice try faggot.
>>58709519
>buy jewelry
>treat it like fashion
what a wild concept!
what watches can you buy that will appreciate in value, anon? aside from boutique makers that are outside the price range of even wealthfags. you think your seiko 5 or tudor is gonna appreciate in value? get real.
>>58709551
Dude that is not even what I am talking about, of course those are cheap watches that will not gain much value.
Spending $10K+ on a watch is stupid as fuck. A nigger can literally hit you up side the head and take it.
>>58709599
see:
>>58709001
>What a stupid fucking investment
It isn't an investment. It's functional fashion/jewelry.
>>58709624
Even fucking worse. Why spend 10K as a fashion statement? That is literally worse then the niggers that spend hundreds of dollars on shoes.
>>58709661
>Even fucking worse.
Can you clarify what you consider the acceptable use of a watch to be aside from telling the time/being jewelry?
>Why spend 10K as a fashion statement?
Why spend 10K on a car?
Why the fuck do you care about how others spend their money?
>worse then the niggers
at least niggers might know the difference between than and then.
go back to pol retard poorfag.
>>58709716
>Can you clarify what you consider the acceptable use of a watch to be aside from telling the time/being jewelry?
Collecting, and maybe shoving them up your ass. That is what a watch is used for, TELLING TIME. You don't need to spend tens of thousands.
>Why spend 10K on a car?
A car is useful for a lot of fucking things. A decent car will cost you 10K anyways, that is not over priced or expensive.
>Why the fuck do you care about how others spend their money?
I don't. It's just stupid.
>>58709599
>Coming into a wt and complaining about people spending on watches....
>>58709495
>vintage quartz
kinda junk tier. just get an snk809 or something
>>58709850
>snk809
Already got one but I hate it. Vintage is the sweetspot of watches for a poorfag student like myself and that quartz movement in particular is not the standard one, it has a perpetual calendar and moon phase which is definitely not standard, therefore it's not junk tier.
>>58707324
>even after reading all of the comments, I stand by what I said
I am still awaiting your explanation for the groundbreaking sapphire infused glass bit.
Infusion is a thing of course, as in tea.
>>58708288
Ah yes, the Rolex Verbose edition.
>All wall of text and no day or month.
>>58708288
>3900m
can scuba divers even go to that depth? don't they start getting problems in 200m
>>58709495
>Vintage quartz
>Not a penis quartz
Why even live?
>>58709949
not OP, and I assume you're being intentionally dense, but obviously it's trying to describe a crystal made entirely from sapphire - even TAG's website can explain clearer than that reddit comment.
https://www.tagheuer.com/en-us/watch-materials/sapphire-crystal-watches
>>58704138
>>58707324
>sapphire infused glass that only diamond can scratch
>The calibre 16 movement has been crowned as the most successful automatic chronograph movement ever produced
I'm honestly trying to not laugh, but it is fucking impossible. Btw, other crystals can still scratch sapphire, you retard.
>>58708815
>>58709418
How would having a Patek would allow you to identify other brand's fake watch.
Also, >>58709550 just fucking owned your lying ass, you incredible faggot.
>>58710051
But there are no penisquartzes with moon phase and perpetual calendar complication, anon
Nine, I played your photo game. All shots Galaxy S7 on default/auto settings. Front-on shots are from 7.5in and 14in away. Wrist circumference 6.25in. Wrist "width" (widest point across) is 2.25in. Dimensions will come - I have calipers arriving tomorrow, which is why I decided to do this - although most of these you'll recognize and can see online.
https://postimg org/gallery/1uuspj02m/ae0312a1/
>>58710091
>not OP, and I assume you're being intentionally dense, but obviously it's trying to describe a crystal made entirely from sapphire - even TAG's website can explain clearer than that reddit comment.
Even allowing for TAG the term sapphire infused sapphire is so stupid even reddit cannot reach it. Really, do you even know what "infused" means?
Simply stating it is sapphire would be fine.
Also, from that TAG link you provided
(in terms of scratch resistance)
>All of our watches are fitted with sapphire crystal, the most resistant crystal there is.
You hardly need to have a degree in anything technical to realise this is wrong. Not slightly wrong, just totally, utterly and completely wrong.
Clearly TAG looks for customers among those with a gold fish memory, as in living in a really tight bowl:
>Sapphire is a naturally growing crystal and the second hardest substance on the planet, so hard that only a diamond can scratch it.
Yeah so suddenly there is another crystal that can scratch it. But hey, the TAGionistas have probably already forgotten that.
>>58696175
That's a feature, not a bug. The no-grip bezel is that much less likely to get reset during a dive. You might have to be a little more careful setting it intentionally, but fuck it, you have time.
>>58706074
Is that the F71 nato?
That Citizen was awesome, man. Get another one.
>>58710256
I hate tag as much as anyone but until we start seeing diamond watch crystals sapphire is still the most wear resistant option out there.
>>58710685
Yes, the f71 was not the greatest strap, felt a little cheap some times and it was rather short.
But yes, when I was in Japan recently I stopped at some Citizen stores to check out the pro line again.
If I find a good deal on one I might do it.
>>58693896
Polar Explorer II on leather is like sex on your wrist. Great collection, senpai!
>>58704573
Right, I guess reasonable discussions is out of the question with you. Retard.
>>58710129
That's because the penis quartz watches are classy without extra complications cluttering up the beautiful textured dials.
Orient mako, 41.5 mm diameter, 47mm lug to lug, 7.5 inch wrist
SARX013, 40mm diameter, 49mm lug to lug, 7.5 inch wrist
Borealis scout sniper, 44mm diameter, 52mm lug to lug, 7.5 inch wrist
Zelos hammerhead, 44mm diameter, 49mm lug to lug, 7.5 inch wrist
>>58711148
Why do watches with white dials always seem bigger than they are
Citizen JG-2000, 32mm wide, 40mm lug to lug, 7.5 inch wrist
anyone ID the watch second from the right?
Sup, I'm too lazy to look for a good watch myself so recommend me one /wt/
>500 € tops
>not too dressy/diver style is fine
>preferably new, but would also look into used ones
>>58711540
You've given very little useful information so snk809
>>58711563
>snk809
I'm thinking more like the SKX009 but without the color application maybe?
>>58710922
I'm not super human.
I can't make a reasonable conversation happen from only one side.
>>58711605
so skx007?
>>58711712
Yea Google said that aswell
Welp why not I guess its not the worst beginners watch
>>58711798
It's literally skx009 without the colors so if that's what you want you nailed it
>>58711811
Thanks Anon :3
have a lewd Marion
>>58711606
Unfortunately for you "u mad" is not as reasonable conversation as you imply.
>>58711926
You didn't give anything intelligent to respond to. But you did show your hand when you revealed your hurt feelings about /g/ not being excited about rapper-tier watch sizes.
>>58711926
>detailed reasoning why you're wrong
>still in denial
>>58708830
you wear it everyday?
>>58710016
I don't even scuba dive, maybe snorkeling in the ocean at most. I just like over-engineered products. Wanted a big fat tank-like watch.
>>58712587
I wear it for work every day, I work a blue collar job.
>>58711969
>backpedaling when cornered
Sad part is this isn't the first time either.
>>58712726
You don't know that backpedeling means
>>58709495
>Survives with 750€ a month from my parents
You get 750€ a month from your parents for going to school?
>>58711060
Speaking of Penis Quartzes, currently looking for one on ebay.
is 150$ a reasonable price for a working one in good condition?
>>58684812
>>58697205
>mfw I want a Lange even more than I wanted a FPJourne before.
I've barely saved almost enough to buy my Pelagos.
Why are you doing this to me, avocado?
>>58713106
For a really nice one, yeah. If there's shit on the dial or anything forget it though.
Unless someone talks me out of it, I'm going to pull the trigger on >>58707035 tomorrow
>>58714419
It's pretty boring, aren't there any more exciting quartz GS?
>>58714419
price?
What's the best sub $200 field watch? Should I just say fuck it and pick up pick related on the cheap and save up for a hamilton or marathon?
>>58712771
Also not a valid argument. Keep trying. Maybe you'll get it one day.
>>58707324
everyone knows this is just reddit copy pasta right?
>>58704746
Isn't this +/- like a fucking minute a day ?
>>58714588
Don't buy a fucking hamilshit
>>58714741
Any particular reason why? Also any suggestions as to quality alternatives
>>58711510
looks like this
>>58714768
I'm pretty tired and on mobile so im not going to give a huge explanation but hopefully another anon can pick up my slack.
Basically Hamilton today doesn't bear any meaning to its original true Swiss heritage. You're not paying for Swiss made. You're paying for a generic eta movement that isn't even fantastic in a case from china up charged because " swiss"
They're shit
>>58714617
It wasn't a logical arguement, it was a statement of fact. I'm not sure why this conversation is so difficult for you to understand.
>>58714845
Don't waste your time with him ball
>>58714588
Snzg15J1
How easy would it be to damage the SRP777?
If I hit it against a heavy metal cage would it probably be scratched etc?
>>58716112
Probably. Not many materials will be unaffected by being hit against hard metals. Depending how hard you hit it and the angle it comes from.
>>58714845
I'm sorry you can't comprehend that your tu quoque and argument from fallacy is demonstrating your inability to hold your ground. So yes, backpedaling, and also being a retard in the purest sense.
>>58716131
Same as any other watch. You hit it against something, chances are you'll leave a mark. Wear a beater to work.
>>58716212
Stop shitting up the thread.
>>58714443
None that look like that
>>58714527
approx $2000
>>58716267
>2k for a quartz
Such a steal anon. Buy five.
>>58716383
It keeps +/- 10 seconds a year though, for 50 years.
Surely that means something?
>>58716427
The theoretical oil life is 50 years due to the hermetic seal that isn't broken even when you remove the case back and replace the battery.
That being said, if you like the watch you should be servicing it long before then.
What skx homages are you wearing today /wt/?
>>58714588
>>58714737
No idea, and it's not like it can tell time to the minute anyway.
I'm not going to wear it every day anyway, so I'll have to set it every time. As long as it doesn't gain or lose more than a minute per 12 hours I won't notice.
>>58714839
>its original true Swiss heritage
Assuming you meant american
>>58716131
It's a steel watch, it will pick up scratches.
Get a Damasko or a tegimented Sinn if you want something that won't scratch.
>>58706523
Yeah they're worth it
http://global.rakuten.com/en/search/?k=9F&tl=558929&sid=closer01&l-id=gs_product_search
pre-owned 9Fs from my boys shop
Is it possible to buy a new 7s26? My 6yo Seiko 5 gains more than a minute a day, but I could buy a brand new one for 50€ so servicing it seems wasteful. Would it be less expensive to buy a new movement and switch it with the old one?
convince me to get a watch that says anus on it
>>58716670
any recommendations on a Damasko?
I only really have to worry and it knocking steel bars, (sometimes jagged) and heavy vibrations
>>58716770
Titanium, radio controlled, good looking
Just get it
If it had standard lugs I'd have one already.
>>58716786
>heavy vibrations
Sadly that will fuck up all mechanical watches. Consider a quartz. Maybe a g shock.
As for Damasko, all of their models have hardened cases, so they will all stand up to scratches. I like the DA38 myself.
>>58716770
46mm anus. For when you really need advertise your need for big cocks to all the other gay men.
Hi Gang
I have a Seiko Turtle Batman and SKX009. Which to keep ? I also recently got rid of skx007 of 5 years as I am lookin at either the pepsi or turtle now as my Seiko Diver. I cannot decide. I feel the pepsi bezel would be cool but also the fat turtle is COOL
>>58717028
Why not just have multiple Seiko divers anon?
>>58714588
I got this vintage Timex Camper, last mechanical watch model Timex ever made. for just 14€ shipped on an auction.
My cheapest and favourite watch so far.
Don't be stupid and spend so much money for a quartzshit, go vintage.
>>58717084
No point in my opinion, I have too few wrists and too many watches
>>58709977
Divers need to know the day and month when 1000m deep in water yes sireedoodeley
>>58712782
Not that guy but maybe if your parents worked harder then you would've had that opportunity too ya faggot.
I know I made many presumptions as you did with your original post.
>>58717229
>he doesn't dual-wield ankle watches
>>58702712
Hahah aman get the fuck outta here is that really him
>>58717256
Yes it is lel... and he's gonna do me a favor when he gets around to reviewing that skx033. The 031's and 033's are disappearing from ebay.
I got one for $90 last month, now the cheapest one is $108 and has time left still before the bids run out.
Inb4 >leather nato on a diver. M8 this isn't going near seawater anytime soon considering it was refurbished.
>>58717487
also i'll take a less shitty picture when the black nato I ordered gets here
Posting this for my brother who's helped me quite a lot through life. He is looking after a really minimal watch to wear all day. He wore a citizen eco drive before (sapphire glass). I showed him a picture of the Rodina today and he really liked the look. However, he needs something that has ecodrive or quartz as it is more reliable and less maintenance due to his carelessness. Any thoughts?
Aren't you guys getting sick of this Hobby already?
I've been a watchfag for many years already and I'm starting to think that I've spent too much time, effort and money on useless, outdated technology.
Why own dozens of watches when all we need is a polyvalent watch that we can use in multiple occasions and just tells the time?
Brb I'll be selling all my watches on eBay.
>>58717657
How about the SACM171?
>>58717694
Nah I'm fine.
But I don't want to have too many watches. I'm happy with a couple.
>>58694709
>Wrist size should be in inches, lug-to-lug and diameter should be in mm
Wrist size is important, but not as much as the size of the hand desu. The size of your watch should be relative to the breadth of your palm and the length of your fingers. Some people have thin wrists with large hands, which makes a small watch ridiculous, while others have tiny hands which can only accomodate a near women-sized watch.
I suggest adding a measurement of the palm width in feet, the length of the index finger in hands, and the overall length of the hand from the pisiform bone to the tip of the major in palms.
>>58717784
Hello, police? I'm being trolled on the internet right now.
>SKX013
>Orient Ray
I need a cheap small-ish dive watch. Which one should I pick up? Are there better options?
>>58717934
The Ray isn't small. 41.5 mm
>>58717694
I bet the problem is you collected only shitters.
>>58717784
>le superior autism
>>58718243
Ok so my knowledge of watches is limited to what watchsnobs call "shitters": Seiko, Citizen, Vostok etc.
When I stumble onto a high end watch pic I'm usually not impressed, except for AL&S
This is, as always, stunning.
>>58717934
I think the SKX013 is pretty much your only option in that price range.
>>58718325
and you haven't seen the back
>>58718325
>>58718606
ALS pieces are absolutely gorgeous in person, got to see an 1815 chronograph not that long ago.
>>58718614
i'm actually planning a day trip just to go check out a Lange boutique, because i've been lusting over the pictures for too long
>>58718325
>When I stumble onto a high end watch pic I'm usually not impressed
Because there's usually hardly a reason to be impressed.
High-end watches tend to be too self-aware, like "hey look at me I'm a Rolex/Omega/Whatever", and if you can't relate to the "prestige" of the brand, its history, or its relation to some famous person or implication in some event, to which only a few select people on the planet are even indirectly related, and in which watches were actually the least of everyone's worries, and which will never witness similar events by its contemporary owners, well then obviously all illusions shatter and it's just a watch whose quality is more legend than fact.
High-end mechanical watches are now the fedoras of the modern era, and indeed too few try to be actually interesting.
>found a NOS seiko 6246
The temptation to bid is too strong.
Although I understand the dislike for Tissot, I find the Visodate absolutely sexy.
Pic related found on r/watches today
>>58718718
This exactly! Well said anon.
Anyone ITT experienced with AliExpress? Is it worth it buying watches there?
>>58718814
>thick-o-date
>>58719019
What's thick, the watch or the day date window?
>>58719137
the watch
>>58719001
I've never bought from them but I know a guy who did multiple times without any problem.
I'd be curious to hear other anons experiences, though
>>58719001
there aren't any good watches on aliexpress.
i get cheap straps from there though. and all kinds of electronics of course.
It works like ebay, it's a platform for sellers to list their products. so watch who you're buying from.
>>58719148
How thick is it?
This is disappointing.
My humble collection
>>58719221
you should get a good watch next
>>58719197
One of my colleagues has one, it's quite thick indeed on his wrists. I've seen thinner divers.
Pic related may give you a better idea.
>>58719197
Well it's "run me over with a battle tank" thick.
Pic related is thinner.
>>58719236
Thanks for the suggestion faggot.
>>58719237
Indeed... wow
Man my crush for the Visodate has been crushed by /wt/
>>58719248
That's really too bad and I see no reason why it's so fucking thick. I wonder if they deliberately made it thick or if the movement itself is thick.
>>58719221
I want a James Bond all-occasion rugged yet formal watch for $200.
What am I describing?
Is there any way to group dates?
>>58720176
I guess I'm not really surprised
>>58720269
What autism? You don't check the accuracy of your watch?
>>58720344
Sure, but I don't keep track of it to the tenth of a second with an app
>>58720438
*and the fucking temperature. Ha
>>58720173
A fake
>>58712782
Fucking faggoyboy, I work my ass off for that amount a month! You go to school, suck toilet-dix, smoke pot and buy watches, while jerking your foreskin around and you have it hard??? Kiss.my ass, Ritchie Ritch. You need a good ass kicking!
>>58720173
A SKX with a smooth bezel is the closest, and actually, one of the best combinations you can have.
>>58694342
The minute totalizer hand is slightly misaligned
>>58720173
Skx007
>>58698149
Is this a real GMT movement with a jumping hours?
>>58719221
I dig it desu really good basic SOTC
>>58720173
Orient Ray II
>>58700860
DRESSY
AS
FUCK
Really though, take a look at some Edifice models before you do.
Internal slide rule>bezel
>>58720742
How is something that looks like it's going on a mission to Mars considered dressy
>>58720784
I think they were being ironic
>>58700860
"I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M DOING", the watch.
Really, you'll never use all the shit that's on your watch, it just screams "useless" and "pointless" at the same time.
>>58710051
Why are all the penis quartz I find double penis?
>>58720712
Thanks anon
>>58700860
So I always wonder with this type of watch (Edifice for example): what's the function of all these numbers?
>>58720852
>Doesn't know how to use a chronograph and slide rule
The only thing useless here is you anon
>>58719221
Mi collection is also "humble", anon.
Post your shitter collections.
And rate if you want.
>>58711510
anyone answer this?
>>58721071
Well it's a fine shitter collection because you didn't buy anything pretentious or outrageously expensive.
>>58720658
>ruining a legendary dive watch with a smooth bezel
Get out of here you piece of shit, you disgust me
>>58721150
Thanks I guess, but the only reasons I haven't bought anything nicer is because as a student I can't afford it yet, not like I like showing off anyway.
My favorite daily beset is the mechanical 80s Timex, which is my cheapest watch btw (14€ on an eBay auction).
S-should I buy it?
It's only €80 and seems to be in good condition, tho you never know with eBay.
Of course it comes with the better and original metal strap.
Normally I steer clear of Seiko but I think I can make an exception for a chode.
>>58721232
I would hold out for one with a textured dial but w/e
>>58721358
Oh fuck, that looks really good.
Are those with textured dial easy to find?
I'm not sure if I want to scratch this itch now or walk around with it for a few more months until I find one of those.
>>58696107
I hate dat bracelet
>>58721175
Should I mask the "DIVER'S" indication on the dial?
>>58720173
>What am I describing?
A mid life crisis.
About to pull trigger on baby SKX
Tell me why this is a shit idea or not. Can I get something better for the price?
>>58721721
it's a little thick
>>58721721
>shit idea or not
not a shit idea
i suggest getting one with the rubber strap though.
the seiko bracelet is not that nice and you'll want to replace it.
the rubber strap that comes with the SKX007 is also pretty bad, but you'll pay less for that model
it's a great first watch and generally a pretty good watch
Can someone post their grail?
I want to see some good watches instead of Seikos.
>>58721939
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Gran Complication
>>58721939
Not really a "grail" but I'd like a Snowflake simply because of how practical and beautiful it is.
I would sort of consider it a grail in the sense that I probably will never buy one simply because I'm a snob and I want to focus on Swiss higher end stuff unless I get a LOT of spare cash.
The unfortunately named Chronoswiss Chronometer Chronograph (CH^3) I got for the lady, which I happen to be borrowing today.
>>58722550
>>58722550
>>58722550
>>58722550
>>58720856
No idea, just depends on what people are selling. The double penis just means it's a dual quartz movement.
>>58721071
Nice strap on the snk809 p good well rounded collection.
Is that a SARB?