/wt/ watch thread

>>59445603
where'd the lume go

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Third for get triggered, fags!

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First for desk communism

>>59445704
I do have a pinky finger it is hidden in this photo though

>>59445652
I fucking Love Vostoks but please, do a favor to yours and get rid of that """relumed""" dial.

>>59445652
holy fucking dogshit

Good vintage seiko for $250?
JDM preferd but not essential.

>>59445748
LORD MARVEL 36000

it's goat

>>59445704
good thing that you clarified that

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>>59445652
Afraid to post your wrist?

>>59445787
you make that watch look 32 mm

>>59445787
I hate fat people

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>>59445831
Not me, thank god

>>59445715
I admit it didn't turn out too well. But I did it with Nemoto Luminova so at least it's bright as fuck. Pic is the same as what the previous dial was, I could put that back, but then all I could work with is five tiny lume dots.

>>59445787
No, fatty. I just wanted a full shot of the rally strap. The autists here really get their cashews in a crunch when they see a rally leather strap on a diver.

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>>59445863
Forgot pic.

>>59445850
>>59445787
>/wt/: hamplanets and skellingtons

>>59445863
>leather on a diver
>take for a dive
>leather gets ruined

>>59445882
Already caught the first (You).

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>>59445748
Seiko Lord Marvel 5740C - manual wind 36,000 bph. No hacking. Very good inherent accuracy, very reliable.

Seiko LM Special 5206 or 5216
- the 52xx is one of the greatest a series produced automatic movements a of all time. Automatic, micro-adjuster for regulation, hacking, hand winding, good reliability, cheap, lots of variety. Pic rated is a gorgeous blue sunburst dial variant.

King Seiko 5621
-Suwa Seikosha produced KS using a 28,800 bph version of the 56xx movement. Inferior to the 52xx but still good and the 5621 avoids the issue with the quick-set for day and date breaking because it's time only. Hacks, handwinds, micro-adjuster, etc.

King Seiko Special 5245/5246/5256
- hard to get for below $250 now, but are some of the finest automatic timepieces produced by Seiko before the quartz revolution. Highly adjusted and regulated versions of the 52xx movement as in the LM Special.

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I did it. I ordered one.

>>59446046
Stop shilling your dumb Dainishit, we get it, you own Daini watches, congratulations to you, it's not like you personally invented them.

>>59446108
He literally asked for vintage Seikos below $250. What do you want me to do, lie?

Two of the four models in that post were Suwa models, by the way.

>>59446049
why is IV written as IIII

>>59446262
http://mathtourist.blogspot.com/2010/08/iiii-versus-iv-on-clocks.html?m=1

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>>59446262
Because it's also an accepted way of representing 4.

>>59446262
IIII predates IV.
IV being shorthand.

>>59446049
did ya order a replacement strap too?

>>59446573
I don't have it yet, so I haven't felt the need to replace it

>>59446629
It looks really plastic, but it isn't so bad.

are king seikos the old grand seikos? Are we going to be seeing $200 grand seikos?

Why don't watch makers add $30 to the price of every watch and ship them with a non dogshit strap?

>waiting 2 months for a slav-shitter
damn ruskies.

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>>59446668
>are king seikos the old grand seikos? Are we going to be seeing $200 grand seikos?

Probably not $200 ever due to inflation but maybe the equivalent of it. If you look at pre-quartz crisis watches like 99% of them are worth fucking nothing regardless of how expensive they were to purchase. Most of GS's lineup look like upmarket Seiko 5's so I can't imagine a lot of them holding value long term. Some iconic models like the Snowflake will probably retain value though, and likely even increase significantly in value if they ever get discontinued.

>>59446887
that's a nice dial.

>>59447050
for you

>>59446668
Google Suwa and Daini. In old times Seiko was split into two factories that developed watches completely independent of each other. Out of Seikos luxury watches one factory made the King Seikos and the other the Grand Seikos. After the quartz crisis the two factories merged their technologies together with only keeping the Grand Seiko name.

>>59446668
Unless Seiko at some point in the future decides to stop making Grand Seikos, it is unlikely.

Vintage watch prices are heavily affected by whether or not the brand still exists today and still has a good reputation for quality in the present. Vintage Grand Seikos are not especially cheap compared to their in-period Swiss competitors today (e.g. Omega, Girard Perregaux).

Since the King Seiko brand is not used today and is only generally known amongst vintage Seiko collectors--and because Daini Seikosha remains under appreciated relative to Suwa Seikosha--vintage King Seikos are still available for a much better value than vintage Grand Seikos. This is true even when they share the same movement, such as non-VFA 45 GS models going for multiple times the prices of 45 KS models, even though both use the same movement and were produced by Daini Seikosha.

what do we do about archie?

>>59447699
Ignore

>>59447699
Crown him Prime Minister of /wt/.

Or at least invite him to come shitpost with us. Even allow him to trip.

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Why do people back this trash?

>>59447882
>Or at least invite him to come shitpost with us.

He would probably be quite fun honestly. And it's not like he has anything better to do, last I checked he's a NEET.

>>59448058
Because they're rebels against common sense

>>59448058
So reps could be made from it that they could buy.

Also the most rebellious Swiss automatic would be one that uses a Seiko NH35.

>>59448121
>the most rebellious Swiss automatic would be one that uses a Seiko NH35

Tag beat you to it.

>>59448058
Not everyone can have taste

>>59448058
At first I thought it was going to be some horrible scam with gold plated quartz shitters, but as far as low end watches goes that Kickstarter is fine. They're upfront about using Sellita movements and the kickstarter page doesn't use the word "luxury" once. Plus the designs are original without being some enormous Invicta-tier monstrosity or other garbage.

Not going to back because I'm a brand snob but if I saw someone wearing one/supporting the campaign I wouldn't exactly call them retards considering the price is reasonable for what you're getting.

Lads, some advice pls

I'm considering purchasing an expensive dress watch - looking at a Jaeger Master Control

I want it for special occasions and rare important business meetings, otherwise it will be stored away for safekeeping

I'm reading tips online for maintenance and storage and many of them say that even if you don't use your watch every day, you should still wind it up everyday or get a watch winder

Now is this really nesecary? Or can I just wind it up whenever I want to wear it?

Again, this watch would serve a special and rare function

Also, I'm reading that magnetism can mess up an automatic watch, and while I was in the airport the other day, I was wondering if the TSA scanners things would be any hinderence to an automatic watch?

Also I'd appreciate any tips or advices in general. Cheers :)

>>59448300
I'd like to know this as I have a manual wind watch am I really supposed to wind my watch up every damn day?

>>59448300
you should wind watches at least once a month to spread the oil/lubricants

you're still a fag for wanting to buy a safe queen instead of wearing it

>>59448345
>>59448300
I have heard it is better to keep it wound

>>59448345
I wind my watch every day

if ya know what I mean

>>59448300
Try looking at Jaeger LeCoultre quartz watches then, though I'm not sure if they even make them.

Keeping it wound introduces regular wear, but having it stopped for long periods might have the oils "set".

When I traveled abroad with my mechanical watch I just took it off and chucked it into the tray, X-Rays should be harmless to a watch. I don't know about Fatistan airports, but on Yuropoor ones there's very little chance of anyone snatching something off the X-Ray tray.

>>59448352
Afaik, in the case of a JLC master control, it has the Calibre 899 movement and therefore is lubricant free. Am I right here or is there something I'm missing

And w/e I'm ok with someone calling me a fag. Want this watch passed down for generations to come

>Not buying a seiko 5 to hand down to your kids.

I'm getting buried with my good watches

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hey guys new watch

about to hit the club

>>59448477
OwO

>>59448422
If you don't wear it regularly then yes, you will want to wind it every so often (at least once a month) and have it serviced every 5-10 years.

As to the magnetism thing, I'm pretty sure JLC balance springs are made out of some special material that will prevent their shit from being fucked but I'm not completely sure.

>>59448422
quick google says it does use oils and lubricants

fag

>>59448539
Where?

Ctrl f lubrication

https://www.watch-wiki.net/index.php?title=Jaeger-LeCoultre_Master_Control

>>59448514
Thanks

>>59448602
http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/content/dam/rcq/jlc/92/49/86/924986.pdf

master control user manual mentions it in the first page.

fag.

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>>59448223

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I have just bought this Citizen Radio-controlled watch. It's the h804 AT8110-61L (hmm,which seems to be the 53L for the american audience),30% off its European retail price.

Well, it's quite heavy for my tastes, around 130 grams, i was tempted to buy a super titanium version, but it wasn't available.

The radio signal is received well,astounding precision, watch is solar powered like all modern Citizen watches. Perpetual calendar and auto DST. Date and day, its also a chronograph.
I'm really enjoyng it.

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Sup /wg/ can anyone please identify my late grandfather's watch. Only thing I know it's from soviet era, it runs on battery but it has some mech components
Pt.1

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>>59449043
Guts.
Pt. 2

I want a good dress watch for less than $300 that isn't a Seiko

suggestions?

>>59449066
casio

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>>59449043
>>59449061
Pt. 3

>>59449172
why not Citizen?

>strap came
>it's too big
time to get fat

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>>59445603

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thoughts?

>>59449319
>>59449317
>>59448934
Shitters.

Kind of a watch related question here. I want to get into clock repair and then of that goes over well I'll move into watches, but for now it's clocks. How noob friendly is it to get into? I've watched some videos, read up about it, going to start reading clock repair books when I get back home, and have examined as much as I can with a clock I already have without the proper tools (I'll get them later)

Is there hope for me?

>>59449319
What it says about you: I bought it to troll /wt/

>>59445603
So, is Pierre Lannier worth it? Anyone even know them? Supposedly they make their watches in France(Alsace, my home region) with parts coming from Asia and Swiss (no in-house movement of course), so how good it is?

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Should I buy this for $19.19?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-New-Relojes-Hombre-Vintage-Bronze-Case-Automatic-Mechanical-Skeleton-Brown-Leather-Band-Mens-Sport-Watch/32609076570.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.40.CTbVrV&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10065_10130_10068_433_434_10136_10137_10138_10060_10062_10141_10056_10140_10055_10054_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10052_10053_10050_10107_10142_10051_10106_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_130_10078_10079_10073_10070_10122_10123_10120_10124-10050_10119,searchweb201603_6,afswitch_1_afChannel,ppcSwitch_5,single_sort_0_default&btsid=a5181e74-b9b0-4b4e-abe4-817c115f2e43&algo_expid=d312aa82-334a-4b83-a58e-236080258467-4&algo_pvid=d312aa82-334a-4b83-a58e-236080258467

>>59449465
How much shit could a chinkshit shit if a chinkshit could shit french shit?

>Should I buy this for $19.19?
Ironically

>>59449530
Well they do seem to use Miyota Movements though.

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SARB035 on Gekota mesh

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Is this the best casio autist watch?

>>59449595
What is the diameter, I think its a touch too big on you

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>>59449648
Yeah it looks huge on the pic. It's 38mm on my pussy 6inch wrist but it's fine.

Here's another for reference

>>59449418
>>59449363
not kidding, I just pulled the trigger

needed a leather strap and a style that matches both every day work, casual, and dress and a good price

don't feel bad about it at all

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>>59445603
Another one

>>59449739
I like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuRnn0K5OqQ

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i just ordered a megir mechanical watch.

my first mechanical watch.

how badly did i just fuck up?

>>59449796
hipster/10

>>59449043
Luch

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Fake or real?

>>59449900
>>59449043
Also

Found this just from a quick search.

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/luch-3055-art-self-reliance-968803.html

>>59445603
Why does this fat cunt pronounce Omega as ameega?

>>59449061
Luch 3045 electro-mechanical movement based on the Junghans 600 Dato-Chron movement.
Probably gold plated case, yes?

>>59449964
Aussie's can't speak the King's English

Thinking of buying an old Vostok off of Etsy.

What're the odds that I'd get a fake? Thinking of this one specifically: https://www.etsy.com/listing/499638832/

>>59449796
Why are german watches also so minimalist?

>>59449900
>>59449955
>>59449981
Holy. Thanks anons, it's exactly it.
Gold plated and all.
Any thoughts on how to maintain it, or where to take it to get it adjusted?
It hold a sentimental value for me because it's the only thing I found that belonged to my grandfather who passed away when I was 1yrs old.

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Been looking at a Milgauss, Blancpain fifty fathoms (11k€)

Now the red new Tudor Black Bay at 3200€ seems like a cheap toy

Where does this hobby end fämälämäs

I dont even wear a watch at home, who does? Only at work or going out/orgy

>>59450205

Also, my father called Tudor "a mercedes if you cant afford a bentley"

He makes a few 100k and wears a quartz tag, I dont think he cares about watches. He works in asia, the clients he meets are blown away by a 1500€ tag, especially koreans.

>>59450048
I wouldnt worry about getting a fake I would worry about getting a Vostok

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>>59449610
No, that would be a actual 80s Casio with some inane function that's completely useless today but matched the Japanese trends of the time.

What are the best watches I can buy with $400?

>>59449368
Seeing how old clocks can be dirt cheap you probably will not lose anything by having a go, worst case you hate doing it and have to flog a couple of broken clocks.

>>59450678
Orient and Seiko

>>59450588
I would compare Tudor to a BMW that you buy to drive for fun rather than a cheaper replacement to a more expensive car

>>59450842

Car analogies annoy me.

This is like a ferrari with a lada engine blah blah!


Plz no

>>59450957
I will be sure to tailor my posts to your particular brand of autism in the future.

>>59450957
Tudor is like a girl with a penis

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>>59450991

Plz no analogies or metaphors

>>59451056

The best of both worlds?

>>59451056
wtf I love tudor now

>>59451058
Is this White Collar Bridget

Reminder that if you buy a watch over 44mm (if you're big, for most people it should be less) you're a hopeless pleb who needs to rethink their life.

sport watches are ugly!
>muh thicc bezel

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>>59451095

Possibly

>>59451156
I knew it

Anyone watch the Impractical Jokers or clips of it on youtube? It looks like Murr is wearing a Hublot or AP on some eps, but I swear ive spotted him with one of those ridiculous huge dual movement Diesel fashion watches

>>59451144
ur mums got a thick bezel

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What am I?

>>59449508
That's a steal, dude.

>>59451297
off center

>>59451321
:^)

No news on Arnold Swarzeneggers watch brand for two years.

All the designs and protos were out, just no commercial release?

Sure it was some made in semi swiss or brazil with sellita automatics, but it had at least 1-2 cool designs with Arnolds name on it for cheap

Shame

>>59451297
shitvado

>>59450663
Glorious yuppie watch

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>ctrl + F
>speedmaster
>0 results

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>>59451888

>>59451888
>>>/reddit/

speedy pro holy grail model? nice
but why no love for cal 321 or 1863 see through

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what does /wt/ think? thinking about buying

>>59451983
for a few dollars more you can get am skx or orient ray if you like the submariner look

>>59452003
I do like the diver look, though I'm worried since I've never tried one on before and I've only got a 6.7inch wrist

>>59452068
lug to lug is the important factor as long as the dial and bezel are nicely proportioned. You can always go for a skx013

>>59451983

Its like a fake rolex sub

That being said, even the original sub looks like shit in black.

recommend me a black leather watch band. My last one broke :(

>>59452003
Wow they all look so nice. I wish I didn't ask because I can't make my mind up now.

>>59452267
..though I don't want it to look like a fake rolex

>>59452156
Hirsch?

Why did the tudor north flag have to throw the chronometer officially certified text on there and ruin the dial

>>59452307
it doesn't. no one is going to mistake the seiko for a rolex. It is obviously styled after it but it isn't a fake

Where to watch baselword 2017

>>59452348
>mixed arabics and stick indeces
>worst looking power reserve in the history of watchmaking
yeah its the text that ruins it

>>59450098
Just look for someone with expecienve with dynatrons and other electro-mechs.
Btw, that is a relatively rare and cool movement.

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>>59452348
>>59452377
The hour hand is just a plain old arrow, the minute hand is a sword, and the second hand is an icing tip

>>59452377
Oh i like the power reserve

>>59452307
>>59452349
also like I said you have better options that cost just a bit more like the SKX series ( certified diver, looks nothing like a Rolex) and orient ray(still rated to 200m, has its own distinctions from Rolex)

a lot of dive watches are going to look pretty similar to the submariner because its a well established iconic dive watch style

don't worry too much

>>59448477
Underrated post

>>59452521
Yeah I like the look of the red/blue SKX, think I'll be able to dress it down with other straps on it too

>>59452595
Anyone here have this watch and could post it on their wrist along with your wrist circumference?

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>>59452608
There you go, my wrist is about 7.25"

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>>59452817
Thanks. The one I'm looking at is pic related and apparently the dial is 43mm which is p big... might just buy it anyway

>>59449901
the 0's on the bezel have varying thickness.

be cautious.

>>59453074
the case is 42mm. The dial is likely something like 34mm

It wears pretty small, but you can go for the skx013 if you don't mind the black
its 38mm

>>59451056
One with leprosy.
With the hideous fucked up hands and all.

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Look what I just got

you fags jelly?

>>59449610
No it's too sexy desu

>>59453178
Are you on the equator

>>59453104
>skx013
b-but I like the pepsi dial
better then having an oversized watch though I suppose

>>59453178
what's this suppose to be?

>>59453242
015

>>59453242
the skx015 is 38mm with pepsi but its hard to come by, you may be able to find a bezel insert to fit the skx13

>>59453258
yeah probs just gonna get the normal one like you have, apparently lug to lug is only 46mm which isnt too bad

>>59449066
orient bambino

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Just ordered a Seiko turtle. Getting it next week hopefully. Going to order a black perlon strap as well.

>>59453795
nice, i just got the PADI turtle, but haven't been able to wear it due to the weird pins they use on the bracelet making it tricky to resize, hopefully I get the right tool on Monday.

>>59453888
What? Isn't it pin and collar like most seiko bracelets?

>>59454050
yeah, i just didn't have the right sized pin to push it out with, i think it was too big and was pushing on the collar and pin at the same time. I've just ordered a smaller sized pin which should hopefully fix the issue.

Whats a watch to show lesser betas that im a ferocious alpha male?

>>59454249
a slightly damaged rolex. You've got so much money you treat rolex's as disposable.

>>59454288
Rolexes are sporty tool watches and they are meant to be used

>>59454390
yep, and showing you actual do use it unlike 99% or rolex owners makes you alpha

>>59449610
What's the model number for that thing?

>>59454983
File name phone poster

>>59450588
>>59450842
I'd say Tudor/Rolex is aestheticly closer Mercedes. Omegas are closer to BMWs.

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Who /cosmonaute/ here?

How do you remove the steel bracelet from an SKX?

It has those little flipper things above the springs.

>>59453422
not bad, thanks for the reply

I'll keep this in mind, but I think im gonna go with Victorianox Alliance because you can get them pretty cheap

I need a cheap non metal watch that has soft edges, but can stand up to me assembling cars for 40+ hours a week

>>59455849

How cheap

>>59455849
gshock

>>59455934
Protrek

>>59455881
Ideally, someone paying me to take it off their hands, realistically sub $100

>>59456469
Where are you located

>>59454050
I had trouble too, big pain in the butt.

>>59456485
In the United States of someone please invade us Already. To be more specific, I live in Tennessee.

>>59455849
>>59456469
Casio F-91W.
Just get another one if it breaks. It probably won't though.
Very low profile, so you're unlikely to knock it around on stuff. I assume that's the primary risk during car assembly.

>>59456743
GWM5610

https://zhuoleiwatchband.aliexpress.com/store/1330708?spm=2114.10010108.0.0.8tbJq5

Apparently, that store will send you a springbar tool, spring bars and allow to specify the width and colour of strap, as well as logo Brand (Presumably Hand/Laser-etched)

>>59456909
>Meanwhile
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuir_vc0sxI

What is it about the Speedmaster that Reddit loves so much? All the ones I've seen irl haven't been that special, just a bland chrono with some interesting history.

>>59457223
They buy them to post on Tuesdays and be part of "the club"

>>59457246
What's the connection between the speedmaster and tuesday anyway (aside from there being a 'speedy tuesday')?

>>59457223
>So are Daytonas
That is why we don't talk about it

>>59457262
https://www.fratellowatches.com/speedy-tuesday-introduction/

>>59451580
I didn't even know they made a chronograph.
You sure are butthurt about them, did the Omega shitposting not work out for you?

>>59457279
So it's literally a meme, hah.

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>>59456909
>Seiko's first tourbillon
>Movement is a variant of the ultra-thin manual wind 68xx series
>First developed in 1969
>By Daini Seikosha
>And yet people wonder why I praise them
Gee I wonder?

>>59457310
only a tardhole like reddit would buy a watch to fit in with a blogging meme rather than because of the fucking moon landing
death to them all です

>>59453178
Shitterrr

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>>59457330
On that note, it's too bad people seem to forget about the other moonwatch. One which is still actually on the moon unlike the speedies.

>>59455849
>soft edges
There's only one choice:
https://youtu.be/2ku0UmI5Uk8

>>59457223
>>59457246
>>59457330
>Implying you don't hate it solely because leddit lives it, thereby allowing leddit to dictate your tastes.

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>>59457498
And the real first watch in space, the modern homage of which is my favourite watch in my collection despite being so cheap.

>>59457518
That is some high effort shitposting

>>59457540
I never said I hated it, I'm just confused as to where the levels of obsession it seems to have garnered has come from. I can appreciate the history but it's aesthetic is very cheap looking on the face imo.

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JLC Master Ultra Thin
or
Patek Phillipe Calatrava

I can get more complications on the JLC for the same price as a basic Patek, but, you know it's a Patek. I think it will hold it's value better too? What do you reckon lads?

My budget is about £10k and those are the kind of dress watches I like. VC a little out of my price range I think. Any other suggestions?

>>59457498
If only the currently available Bulova Moonwatch had the same or similar movement as the original.

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>>59457571

>>59457571
Of those two I'd take the JLC. Even in comparison to the other overpriced luxury watches, patek is massively overpriced.

They also don't finish their more entry level movements to the same level as the megabux ones. For comparison, ALS movements have the same level of finishing applied, but the more expensive ones just have more complications.

>>59457571
I'm not a fan of that particular Calavatra's bezel, so I'll vote against it.

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>>59457580
Agreed. I guess no one wanted to open the watch up, and perhaps the documents on the movement were long gone.

>>59457549
Pic not related? Lol. In open space maybe.

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>At least two gshock models have been used in space missions
>Casio doesn't wank themselves as spacewatch faggotry unlike greedy white people companies like omega

>>59457571
Dont buy a watch for its resale value, and get them used, could save you up to 40%. At your budget I would be looking at an Arnold and Son time pyramid, piaget altplano 900 or a GP 1966 annual calendar. I my point of view if you're gonna drop fat stacks on watch atleast have them be a little exciting. Vintage Calatravas start at around 5k and again imo look nicer design wise.

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>>59457549
Eyyyyy

How many degrees does an automatic watch's rotor have to turn to provide power, like if it was moving back and forth 30 degrees would it be winding the watch or does it need to move more like 90 degrees?
Now obviously each different movement would be different, but could anyone provide a ballpark figure? maybe for the 7S26?

>>59457895
Oh wow never mind I just realized 10k gbp is only like 11k eur, you cant buy any of the above mentioned for that.

>>59457929
Basically any turn and it will be winding. Keep in mind some watches wind unidirectional, others wind bidirectionally.

>>59457951
kek, thank brexit

>>59457588
>They also don't finish their more entry level movements to the same level as the megabux ones.
did not know this. I'm kind of inclined towards the JLC as well.
>>59457895
I will be buying it used. I have no intention of selling it, but if I'm going to spend that kind of money on a watch, needs to be one that 'worst comes to worst' can be liquidated.
that pic is a vintage caltrava btw (3119) - they go for about £8k+ with paperwork/box. those watches are "a bit" gaudy for me. thanks though.

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>>59457929
Normally it would depend on gearing ratio's but Seiko uses a magic lever system so thats a little more difficult. Does your Seiko have a display caseback? Just turn the rotor and look at litte clickspring in the winding wheel. From what I can remember I think its about 360 degrees per click

>>59457951
yes you can. i'm obviously not talking new. BUT: it's a VERY basic Patek VS a JLC with nice complications.

Another one I'm thinking of: AP - Jules Audemars

>tfw got my first compliment on my first watch
:D

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>>59457884
Pic very related lad. I own one with a slightly altered colour scheme because I prefer it for the clothes I wear.

>>59457915
how are those raketas?

>>59458111
Nice! me too, "yep, it's a watch" that counts as a compliment right?

>>59457915
That got the 3017 in the middle?

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>>59458018
I cant think of anything cool to get at 10k thats not already mentioned. (Maybe a Rolex 1530 kek) I would mention that Rolex and patek are a lot easier to get rid of in a hurry then jlc or vc. (Btw none of the watches I mentioned are even remotely gaudy if you get them in the superior steel or white gold versions. Am deeply offended.)

You should keep in mind that complicated watches have longer service times and higher costs and can sometimes be broken by the user. In the end i would go for jlc

>>59457884
The Sturmanskie has nothing to do with Sputnik so that article is garbage, not to mention the paragraphs have been lined with spam to buy drugs ("order zyban"). Also, the actual first was an ordinary Pobeda strapped to a space dog prior to Gagarin.

>>59458180
thanks. I just googled time pyramid and yeah, that's not my vibe at all lmao.
the GP is a nice suggestion though, thanks.

rose or yellow gold for me btw :^)

>>59458119
P good, left one is a quartz ofc but still p nice

>>59458131
Yep

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>>59458202
PRECIOUS METALFAGS REEEEEE

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Just picked up this sucker because of promotion. Looks and feel like a very high quality tool watch and nothing pretentious about it. It's pretty great.

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Fucking hell, how on earth could anyone ever look down at their wrist in a store and decide that this is a good fit.

>>59458239
316L is a great metal for watches.

But you still got coins/rounds/bars though, right?

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>>59458332
Isn't the only one today on there either, but at least this guy spent a fraction of the price and was probably an idiot buying it without trying it on first.

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>>59458332

>wall clock on wrist
>absolutely love it!

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>>59458332

>>59458332
>>59458343
>not a 55mm case dia
>not wearing it on the outside of your flight jacket

>>59449739
>Buying a watch for the strap
Whew

>>59450072
Muh Bauhaus
Lange watches aren't exactly minimalist.

>>59458433

Seriously fuck the Bauhaus. Enough with the minimalist meme. Same goes for Movado Museum shit.

>minimalist watch to complement my vapid cuck life

>>59458343
That fucking retard..
There's a 38mm available.

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>>59458456
>>>>>>
which is more "Cuck"

>>59457263
Daytonas are better watches.

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Bought this recently guys, absolutely love it! What do you think?!

>>59458018
In case you want to read further on it, here:

https://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/g/thread/S58662494#p58684718

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>>59458500
not bad, not bad...

>>59453074
That's what mine started off as but I swapped the bezel insert and bracelet.

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>>59455655
>It has those little flipper things above the springs.

>>59458500
>>59458527
at least change the file name

>>59458566
Pretty obviously fake to be fair, if I wanted to subtly troll it'd be more something like either of those renamed >>59458343 >>59458332

>>59458470

That Seiko is equally shitty as muh Bauhaus. Fuck off with your straw man shit and extra chromosome.

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Reminder.

>>59458590
ok, you didnt even make an argument so I thought fallacies were fair game, king retard

>>59458730
Why should I buy Breitling?
They're British right? As in the British who were so shit at building cars that Indian ownership improved their quality?

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First watch, how'd I do?

>>59458456
The thing is, Bauhaus isn't exactly supposed to be "minimalist" like a Movado or all that shit. Those are "minimal" to the point it affects usabilty, which is the exact opposite of what Bauhaus wanted to achieve.

>>59459088
swiss

>>59459149

You could do better. Seiko 5 are a meme and low hanging fruit reddit-tier. It's the watches equivalent of hitting Likes on social issue to make yourself feel better. Minimal effort to be part of the fad. Do your own research and stop looking for approval from anonymous people on Chinese cartoon forum.

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>>59459149
You overpaid by approximately £20.

>>59459088
No decent watches have been made in Britain since mass production came a thing lad. In fact the only relevant thing they have in the field these days are people making like 10 watches a year in the same way they were made prior to mass production.

>>59459384
fuck sake

>>59459450
"Not yet dispatched."

So there should still be time if you are so inclined.

>>59459450
Just cancel the order and get the cheaper one m8.

>>59459459
>>59459484
Where's the cheaper one? like what website?

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>>59459088

Exactly, Breitling watches are a joke. They overkill on military aesthetics, and shows no restraint on the bling. They're the TAPOUT t-shirt equivalent of high end watches. It just screams insecure manchild. They even name their line after a fucking gun, over compensating much? The only thing more devoid of dignity than their design is the movement: just take ETA movements off the shelves and put their spin on it to meet COSC (as if it's any challenge), call it in-house caliber, wash their hands and go home all in one day and no shame. Only pinoy sand niggers with no taste or class would find these desirable. Being seen wearing one is emblematic of owner's terrible decision making skill, equivalent of driving a Hummer.

>>59459497
Looks like amazon nigga

>>59459497
no idea, I didn't link it.

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Got an antique staking tool similar to pic. Anyone know how to actually take these apart, or where to find a manual or something? I want to clean it out and oil it.

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Is this a good watch?

>>59459612
>31 1
yes

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Why do people buy Seiko 5s as their first watch and not these?

You get a far superior (Seiko) movement for the same price.

>>59458730
>Seagull at 5
>Panerai at 2

This is how I know this image is crap

>>59459920
maybe people don't want a terrible piece of shit

>>59459497
Creation.

http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-automatic-sports-89/seiko-5-sports-automatic-snzg15-snzg15k1-snzg15k-mens-watch-2736.html

>>59460039
It has a much better movement explain how it's terrible?

Enjoy your +30/-30s and no hacking

>>59460115
I will. Enjoy your rolex fake shit quality everything and INVICTA INVICTA branding all over.

>>59460126
Oh right so you're just a brand snob I get it

>>59460115
>Half Inch tall
>INVICTA
>INVICTA
>On the sides
>Logo on second hand
>Logo on dial
>Logo on crown
>Logo on caseback
>shit tier finish
>Shit bracelet
The only thing that watch is good for, is modding the fuck out of so it no longer resembles what it once was.

tfw just purchased a hirsch strap for my memeinist

Did I do good? $40 seems like a lot for a strap

Nooo don't insult the sacred Seiko 5

>>59460136
>not liking shit means you're a snob
yep you figured it out
i hope you rationalized your purchase enough for today

>>59460157
and even then you're still left with a sub fake with shit quality everything

>>59460252
And with a seiko 5 you've got the biggest reddit watch in existence with no hacking in twenty fucking seventeen

business idea: swiss watches with seiko movements

>>59460267
ok

>>59460276
but why? who would buy that?

>>59460276
Tag's way ahead of you m8.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIgO_f0bcRM

>>59460276
Business idea: Soup

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New strap improved the watch 10 fold, Why do seiko ship the watch on that shitty dark brown fake plastic alligator strap?

It's the wrong shade for the watch, it's not even real leather pretending to be alligator leather, it's plastic.

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Only think I'm wondering now is whether to swap the buckle over.

Seiko buckle is brushed while Hirsch buckle is polished.

Seiko buckle isn't Seiko branded, Hirsch buckle is Hirsch branded.

>>59460298
Ask tag

>>59459596
Looks cool, all the stakes intact?
Know idea how to take it apart, gotta be pretty straightfoward.

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>>59458730
why bulova at 4?

>>59460560
Pic is not mine, but I'm done already. Cleaned the gunk out with WD 40, took it apart and oiled it. It had like at least four old balance staff stuck inside jamming it.

There are two or three broken punches, but those can be replaced.

Do you sleep with your watch on?

>>59460952
No that's stupid, why would I do that? As soon as I get home the watches go back in their watch box.

>>59460952
No, that's a disgusting prole slob habit.

Short anecdote:
A lot of times normies bring back their shitty folded bracelet Q&Q under warranty, with the springbars breaking.
>"This is the third time this has happened already!"
>"How did it happen?"
>"I don't know, It was like this when I woke up. Can you put in some stronger springbars?"
It was already maximum thicc springbars. These people are literally pigs.

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Whoever said these were unwearable big needs to eat a burger.

Also if Vostok is best military/diver slavshit, then Raketa has to be the GOAT civilian slavshit manufacturer. Most of their watches in their old catalogs are maximum AESTHETIC.

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Also new pupper friend.

>>59461117
You must have slab arms.

That said raketa and Poljot are both good slavshit civillian watches

>>59461230
I literally have below average arms. I'm just not as insecure about it as the weenies on /wt/.

Also it's a bit smaller than a Ministry Amphibia.

>>59460952
Yeah, it's a tritium diver though so I can see what time it is any time I wake up, otherwise I probably wouldn't.

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>>59445603

Just bought this Poljot Kirova 3133 chronograph limited edition for 200€ shipped, do you guys like it?

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>>59461388
Serviced last august

>>59460767
Was it a pain-staking task?

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>>59461388
>>59461404

I also bought this Poljot 3133 which should arrive today. I don't like it though and will resell it to finance the other one.

>>59461443
No, you stake balance staffs with it.

>>59461443
to quote our resident trip: "dear lord thats bad-"

>>59461517
Quoting tripfags is a cringe category for itself

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Hey /wt/ I suspect that my Komandirskie might be a franken, what do you think?

>>59461546
dial is fake

>>59461546

holy shit, how low could chinks go to imitate cheap slavshit.

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>left: pre-bankruptcy
>right: post-bankruptcy

>>59461546
Eaglemoss garbage.

>>59460380
polished buckle, polished bezel

brushed buckle, what look like brushed lugs

up to you, I wouldn't bother unless the buckle was signed and you wanted the seiko buckle

>>59461388
>>59461404
Noice. I'm wearing my Poljot today too.
How much was the Buran?
I totally agree with Kirova>Buran. Looks so much better.
Also pls post accuracy of the Kirova when you have timed it.

>>59461801
The Buran was 115€ shipped. I think I could get at least 150€ for it.

>Also pls post accuracy of the Kirova when you have timed it.

Sure I will, m8. What's that Poljot you are wearing btw?

>>59461583
>>59461546
Thats a chinky fake senpai
(Yes they exist)

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I want to buy a loupe so I can appreciate horology more and piss off sellers by finding flaws

what features should I be looking for? what's a good magnification rate?

>>59461856
Thank you, I was honestly doubting whether it was a real or fake Vostok until you gave a serious answer.
>WHOOOOOOOOOSH

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SSB033 as a new quartz beater (pic related, steel bezel) for chronograph function and pseudo mechanical feel due to sweeping chrono seconds and fast reset?

or Orient Ray II which has come way down in price.

OR spend an extra hundred on a turtle for the certification meme

>>59461895
you can't go wrong with any of the choices

even the chrono uses the small seconds so you don't have to worry about the "sweep" meme

buy the one that looks best to you

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How am i supposed to get this off

>>59460952

Only when I am away from home and need an alarm.

Camping, staying in hotels, etc etc

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>>59461941

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>>5946185
Good deal on the Buran. I think you can definitely resell for 150-160 depending on the condition.

Sorry for the shitty lighting.
>inb4 Soviet watch on NATO
Just giving it a try until the Poljot bracelet I bought arrives.

>>59461117
Model?

>>59460952
Only with my terrorist Casio.

>>59461117
How does the Calander on this even work?

The months and days seem to be printed on?

>>59462058
for >>59461854
The watch is a 31659 Sturmanskie from the late 80s.

>>59458420
>for the strap
I know how these generals work

It's also the cheapest Citizen Eco Drive on the market and I like the way it looks

I'll probably buy a metal strap for when I go to my friends wedding next month

>>59462088
you aren't winning friends or influencing people with these posts if yhat is what you are after

>>59462102
nope just sharing the perfectly good watch I ordered

other anon who suggested I get an Orient Bambino made a really nice suggestion. I think I will go with one of them in a couple months too

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>>59462065
It's called the Raketa College or Calendar. The 1984 catalog lists it as 2628 H/231455, but no one trades Raketas by model number like they do with Vostoks.

>>59462083
Google how the one made by Orient works, same method.

>>59462145

Is it really a perpetual calendar?

>>59461884
anyone answer this?

>>59462137
if you like it, then good on you. I could sit and nitpick it because I don't like it at all but that doesn't really mean anything because you like it.

>>59462185
are you talking style wise? or mechanically? because im interested in hearing what makes one watch good mechanically over another

I will say that I had a Seiko Solar and it wasn't very accurate; every couple of months it was off by a few minutes which was a bit annoying