/wt/ - Watch Thread

1st for no watch gf

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WWYD?

>>59767079
there is only one correct answer

>>59767079
Christ, they're all ugly as shit

>>59767079
Alpine Seiko

>>59767079
Every watch there is fucking dogshit. Get a proper Swiss watch man.

Are we being raided?
What the fuck is going on?

>>59767125
Got an Omega Geneve. I want a beater.
>>59767104
Let me guess, Alpinist?

/wt/, where to buy used watches (Rolex/Omega -tier) besides ebay?

>>59767171
yahoo.jp auctions, chrono24, WUS ads, etc. Be sure to do your research on whatever ref in particular you're looking for first.

>>59767166
I guess the SKX009 then, or just go ahead and buy a G-Shock for heavy beating.

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>>59767079
SKX with a Strapcode bracelet of your preference. I have mine on a super oyster.

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>>59767185
>for heavy beating

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>>59767166
>I want a beater.
G-Shock 5610.

Why TGV is so popular right now? He is just a shill who is conforming poorfags and letting them think that it's cool to collect literal $10 casio shitters and wear everything on a chink nato strap.

>>59767195
I'm trying to find a SKX015 instead of the 009 but can't find one! Sucks because I want the smaller size.

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>>59767079
Just buy all 4 for like $2500. They're shitters.

>>59767222
I bet you're the guy buying replicas

>>59767092
>filthy rich psycho ex-gf gave me shit for not getting a PP at uni graduation
>tfw happy with my pile of shitters

>>59767079
Shitters, but if I have to pick one, the Pepsi. It doesnt pretend to be a sub, to have an integrated compass, or to be some wonky space-age chrono. It's just a diver, and that's a good thing.

>>59767225
I think the 015 is discontinued, you can still get the 013 but it's black not Pepsi.

>>59767222
He reviews watches popular at the moment. When you search for a review of a popular watch he'll be in the first few results, and this keeps perpetuating itself. The more viewed he becomes the higher his videos get on the search results.

Plus he already built up a fanbase of fellow euphoric redditors over the years.

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FUCK. I want this.

Longines Conquest VHP. Quartz movement with high precision +-5s/year. Shock and magnetic field protection. Special crown adjustment. Perpetual calendar. End of battery life indicator where the second hand skips 5s. 5 year battery life. 6 month grace period to replace the battery at EOL.

>>59767396
>Special crown adjustment.
What is that?

What's with all the swiss brand snobs that have invaded /wt/ lately?

>>59767416
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArsjhvwRDRY

>>59767396
>>59767483
>If you don't replace the battery in 6 months it needs servicing by Longines

The fuck???

>>59767482
Those who've bought into the internet Seiko meme, are now starting slowly to realise that they are wearing dogshit.

>>59767396
>>59767483

I will give Swatch credit where it is due and say they put actual effort into one of their new models for once.

>>59767528
You can't set the date afaik. But it's perpetual anyway. The downside is that you can't let it run out of battery.

Battery lasts five years, however, and it goes to power-saving mode once the battery reaches a critical point which lets you know you have to replace the battery in six months.

>>59767482
And not surprisingly, very few OC pictures of actual luxury watches to go with those "snob" posts

>>59767533
Unfortunately there has been an influx of shitposters to /wt/ recently who have nothing better to do than shit up these threads. They don't post wrist pics because they don't actually have any nice watches.

Ironically, the posters who actually own high-quality Swiss watches don't shit on Seiko.

>>59767685
That's because lawyerfag hasn't been here recently. He always had some OC of actual luxury watches.
He'll come back, I hope. :^)

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Which is most aesthetically pleasing? Considering fully lumed because it's the best aesthetically, but don't like full lume.

>>59767726
>Ironically, the posters who actually own high-quality Swiss watches don't shit on Seiko.
except arch

Is traditional watchmaking over-rated? Their movements are less complicated than a lot of the companies because the makers don't even know CAD.

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>>59767737
>in the meantime

>>59767737
>>59767809
I wouldn't come back if I were him. You're being fucking weird about it

>>59767799
Like Smith and Dufour?
There's more to a watch than complications. Otherwise, VC would be the best watchmaker.

>>59767862
Maybe you ARE him!

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>>59767809
>once you get these expensive watches together you finally realize you've been collecting vastly overpriced garbage

Would it be possible to get a Rolex for under $600?

Like vintage, missing the bracelet etc

>>59767930
$1500 maybe.

>>59767910
He was refering to the shitty charts, ypu filthy lier.

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>>59767895
>Like Smith and Dufour?

Yes. Let's not kid ourselves that a large part of their cost is the exclusivity and largely immaterially perceived value of a handmade piece by a regarded master.

>>59767941
>lier
Pajeet?

>>59767910
That doesn't show what he's replying to and anyone can type a name in the name box

>>59767930
Someone recently bought a new model Air-King for $600.

>>59767940
Wouldn't not having the bracelet cut down the worth of a rolex considerably?

>>59767963
Yes, definitely. Since they're so exclusive, they can price their work however the fuck they want. There's no real value there.
I'm not a fan of either of them, but some of those high-end independants make truly amazing watches. Since I'm only ever going to read about them, the ridiculous prices don't bother me.

>>59767927
>>59767769
>>59767244
Shitters.

>>59768038
Dohohohohoho

>>59768038
He's back fuckers! Thank god

>>59767963
Dufour has actually learned CAD recently.

Imagine if /o/ just talked about Ferraris all day

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>Omega written in pen

totally legit guys

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>>59768038
>>59768044
>>59768062
>obviously fake lawyeranon is obviously fake

>>59768095
They do.

Also:
>comparing a jewelry segment (mechanical watches) to transportation
>comparing a regular topic to a whole board

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Can a butterfly clasp possibly fail?

I was thinking of getting one to protect the leather on a strap I have, but am I just adding something that could potentially fail and send the watch tumbling off my wrist?

>>59767482
I blame the arch meme.

Are Junkers watches good lads? I want to buy the J1 Limited Edition.

>>59768326
reported. Enjoy your ban :)

>>59768326
fuck off

>>59768326
Are there any speedmaster reps with the proper dial spacing?

I bet the fake guy just shills here to try and bait people into actually buying a fake

>>59768286
it'll be fine

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>>59767726
>Ironically, the posters who actually own high-quality Swiss watches don't shit on Seiko.

:^)

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>>59768528
What did he intend to signify with this display?

>>59768286

Your watch is held on by two tiny little bars.

>>59768286
Just make sure your strap can actually acomodate the deployant clasp -proper name btw- as some may not.

>>59768326
>>59768458
fakes are for faggots

Reminder that producing fakes is literally comitting a crime.
Reminder to report illegal content and shilling.

>>59767185
>heavy beating
Bondage and SM watch?

>>59767769
Fully lumed is spiffy. I just wish you could get red lume.

It is all well and good to check green lume at night but not so good when you want to sleep, best to avoid the blue end of the spectrum.

Blue face, amber hour markers and yellow hands would be best.

>>59767963
Smith and Daniels before him make very elegant designs. Most brands have a lot to learn from them.

>>59768326
>reps
You mean fakes?
This post is literally illegal btw. Keep reporting it.

>>59768725

Damn, arrest me for buying a rep.

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>>59768864

I'm sorry, officer. I didn't know it was a rep.

>>59768864
>>59768911
A reminder that wearing fake watches is actually illegal in some countries and people have been prosecuted for fake Rolexs.

http://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/g74jgb3p

>>59768911
You're going to get arrested for being a commie sympathizer

>>59768950
Wow, what a shithole Europe is

>>59768821
Dumbass
>>59767940
My dad picked up a 50s datejust for 500nzd which is 300usd. But that's not normal
>>59768038
Wrong. The real lawyerfag gives compliments to nearly every watch

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Post your fake spring drives

>>59768090
Dufour has been using cad ever since he's been selling simplicities senpai.
Actually for as far as i know he uses CNC for plates and bridges.

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>>59768114

>>59767978
Kek

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>lumed straps

has science gone too far?

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>>59769302
>Panerai
I'm not even remotely surprised.

Reminder that there is NOTHING wrong with buying quality replicas.

>>59769302
You know it's a shame Panerai are cheapo CNC shitters pricing themselves like fucking Rolex or JLC because sometimes I kind of like their designs.

>>59769546
See >>59769537

Exactly the occasion buying replicas was built for.

>>59769546
>CNC

what?

>>59769569
>replicas
You mean fake watches?

>>59769302
Lumed straps when they forget to lume crown and bezel and date window is stupidity on an entirely new level.

>>59769606

Watch this video on how Panerai's are made: https://youtu.be/FE8EOTX7HwU

And then watch this video on how Grand Seiko's are made: https://youtu.be/v0hR9jagpSM

And then compare their retail prices.

>>59769537
replicas are fakes and fakes are for faggots
fuck off

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Why is it so fucking hard to get a diver under 42mm these days? Is the Black Bay my only hope?

>>59769920
>What is the Planet Ocean 39.5mm?

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> I am disappointed in you, son
> Wear my scowling face on your wrist when I pass this down to you
> As your son may someday wear your scowling face

>>59769920
> What is the Bathyscaphe 38mm?

>>59769933
>buying reduced versions of iconic watches

might as well throw your money away

>>59769920
>What is the Sub 40mm?

>>59769682
Tl;dw?

>>59770156
tldw panerais are overpriced trash

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>>59768950
>illegal in some countries

Fuck those countries, I don't live in those countries. I will wear what I like with my money.

>>59768817
Nah they look like garbage
A couple of Daniel's were fine

>>59769920
no there's a bunch idiot oris marathon omega chr ward sinn to name a few

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This arrived, its so smol

>>59769302
I liked the lumed crowns some microbrands do.

got a speedmaster man on the fucking mooooooooooon last weekend AMA

>>59770331
Post a fist shot with it cunter

>>59770331
Is there a slight jump of the chrono seconds hand when you start the chronograph?

>>59770331
which reference
post a picture

>>59770331
Does it have the hesalite glass?

>>59770331
Wow, that looks great, Reddit. You should be a photographer

>>59770331
Did AC3 influence your decision to get one?

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>>59770299
They're pretty cool

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A-are all these unique posters or just one lad? Went to take a shit and collected so many (You)'s

>>59770388
ere u go you phucker
>>59770389
nope
>>59770392
3570.50
>>59770413
Yes
>>59770446
Yes a bit desu but I've also been eyeing this piece a while now
>>59770417
fuck off cunt. Redditors rate nomos, Casio, orient, and seiko

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I can't decide between the SARB033 and the SARY057. Please send help.

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What happened to the rep links? I was about to order a Hublot.

You white knight corporate shill faggots will destroy everything

>>59770517
That is fucking nice. Mind if I ask the price?
I've been missing these real watches in watch threads as lawyer guy doesn't post anymore.

>>59770534
sarb looks more clean and classic

sary looks like a seiko 5

>>59770544
it was illegal content you idiot

>>59770548
3 grand US flat

second-hand (per AC3's advices) its minty minty minity minty new. not a single flaw. 2013 so its out of warranty but purchased @ an AD. the guy who sold it says he wore it a handful of times and its just been sitting around and wanted to flick it

>>59770563

What was illegal about it?

>>59770517
it's a nice looking watch, don't swim with it

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>>59770517
It looks really good anon. Maybe you should consider adding an Explorer II (Polar!) to the collections as well.

>>59769972
Man, some of Patek's designs are on point, and some of them are pure dogshit.

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The new hodinkee limited edition is pretty great.

>>59770534

SARB

>>59770633
looks like that one oil filled watch

>>59770616
>>59770617
thanksfellas

i dont know what my next watch will be, but it wont be for a while. id really like a true, classic dress watch. the calatrava is obviously the reach goal, but i dont see myself ever owning such a piece even if i could comfortably afford it.

i think, eventually, im going to go JLC master control (was gonna buy this instead of the speedmaster) and then a rolex 16600 or some other rolex and be done with my collection. but im cool for now

>>59770658
Yeah it's that company. This one isn't oil filled, so they skeletonized it.

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Post yfw my watch keeps time more accurately than yours.

>>59770765
Yeah but it looks like absolute garbage and belongs into bin.

>>59770765

Impossible.

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New strap

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Sold out in 5 minutes.

Literally make $600k in 5 minutes.

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>>59770765
I doubt it.

>>59770633
bretty cool

it doesn't seem as greedy as the VC collab

>>59770903
$20k for a 2824.

>>59770872
show the average rate in each position (which watchcheck lets you do)

>>59771027
Those are the only positions I have recorded for that watch over a long period. Best I could do is throw it on my timegrapher next time I wear it and give you the computed rates in 6 positions.

>>59770946
>2824

ressence watches are manufacture and are pretty impressive mechanical feats

>>59771120
hit the middle icon in the upper right; just curious to see the averages in the positions you've recorded.

>>59770534

035 or die

>>59770633

Super fucking ugly.

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>>59771125
anon they do not make their own movements, what you see here is an eta 2824 or some copy of it.

ressence is kinda like ochs und junior, both ugly , both heinously expensive and both only make the modules themselves. at least ochs does something cool with it tho.

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>>59771200
Oh, I see what you mean now. Here are the averages for that period.

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>>59770534
SARB.

>>59769682
>Watch this video on how Panerai's are made: https://youtu.be/FE8EOTX7HwU [Embed]
There were a few steps not yet automated. Why for instance would a human have to apply the varnish? Or move watches around for leak testing?

>>59771439
Are you serious and not memeing? I've always been blown away by the caseback operated shit they're just modified ETA? Unbelievable.

>>59770534
Neither. Don't get Seiko shitters mate

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>>59770765
False.

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Thoughts on rebuilding vintage Rolexes?

>>59771478
yep, eta, cheap punched parts and all.

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>>59770517
Here's a MAN SKIING INTO A FUCKING TREE saying hello to your MOTFM

>inb4 shit pic

>>59771125
I was memeing. It is based on an eta though, they add their module on it.

>>59771498
>auto el no longer activates
not so durable now

>>59770291
Nice bro. A lot of people hate em but I always fit them in my rotation once a week

>>59771448
>average rate 0.0 s/d
Fugggg

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As a watchmaker I don't feel like I actually own a watch unless I can service it myself and be able to order spare parts for it. So that leaves most current mechanical watches out of the question, apart from Vostok, ETA shitters (though not for long), Orient and 7s26 Seikos. For some commonly used movements like the NH35 or Miyota 9015 you can get a whole movement easily, but not really the individual parts.

Anyone have this feel? Also name current brands/mechanical movements that are maintainable by end-users even.

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>tfw you see you the watch you want with a chance to grab it at a reasonable price
>it's a dirty Bulgarian scammer

Here is the watch
http://www.ebay.at/itm/Zenith-El-Primero-Chronograph-36000-VPH-03-2040-400-69-C494-Steel-42mm-Watch/201882029122

And here is what seems to be the original seller from the US
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=494223

The user has 10 feedback all dated yesterday for the exact same item, fuckin dirty gypsies got my hopes up

>>59772502
>no PayPal option
Fuck that.
EU eastward expansion 2 was a mistake.

>>59772276
Yeah, I pretty much won the mechanical lottery with that watch. Highest amplitude I've ever seen on a vintage Seiko too, ~280+ dial up on the timegrapher, hitting as much as 310 on the wrist.

>>59772610
I also found Russian sellers who steal chrono24 listings that do accept PayPal. But I've read Paypal can't always be refunded from Russia or some shit. Either way I think I just won't buy outside the schengen

>>59772325
>Anyone have this feel?
Maybe if I bought a special snowflake in-house movement with complications. Not for the stuff I have.

>>59772502
Nice concept, but the lack of dial symmetry irks me

>>59773160
>Not for the stuff I have.
What movements?

>>59773178
ETA 2892A2
Omega 565(?), 3301, 1861, and an ultra-thin 80's quartz

Might add a cal 321 later

>>59772325
Can't independent watchmakers still get Rolex parts for older movements? I thought they still could.

Also, doesn't Seiko sell parts for their mid range and up movements? (I.e 6r15 and up?)

being obsessed with man jewelry is GAY

>>59773363
(you)

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>>59773324
Post your 565

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I've had a few pieces throughout the years but for many reasons, the Seamaster is the one I always go for.

>>59773324
>>59773328
As I said, current movements, not vintage.

>>59773539
>>59773328
With Seiko, you have the exact opposite problem. Getting parts for current movements is easy peasy, getting them for vintage movements is an exercise in fucking frustration.

There is a store in Toronto that stocks all sorts of old Seiko parts, but if I can't find the part there then I have to go searching across the fave of the fucking Earth trying to track them down. Basically my experience there is as follows: got a 6106 or some mass produced 1970s movement like that? You are good to go. Got a 44A? Good luck, cunt.

>>59773485
Would love to, but am working abroad

>>59773539
Three of those are current enough not to be vintage.

To add to the topic, I have no desire to buy modern watches, partly because of corporate policies on spare parts provision and unreasonable service costs through AD's.

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38mm
Quartz ETA 955.102 movement
£170

Thoughts?

>>59773728
11x too dear

>>59771482
Seiko mid range aren't shitters, even Archie agrees.

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>>59773728
>£170
>quartz movement

>>59773728
>£170
I would buy for £1.70 tops

>>59773728
Depends on budget and what type of watch you're after.

In your price range, take a look at Laco. Then save up for a Stowa or Sinn

>>59771614
I don't have auto el turned on. I'm perfectly capable of pushing a button if need be.

Omega needs to make a AC3 special edition of the Speedy Man on the Phucking Moon watch.

Jewelers on time & Welcome to Bangor, Maine engravings on the back and chrono pushers on the case at 10 & 2 o'clock.

>>59774112
>AC3 special edition of the Speedy Man on the Phucking Moon
>Yellow gold
>Blue dial and bezel
>"I don't do shit for free" caseback engraving
>tachy scale ends with "too slow, fuckers"

>>59767679
so basically an extremely shitty version of a battery Breitling except you can't adjust it

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Who /monkey/ here ?

>>59770765
Feels good man

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Has anybody got an SRPA29? I've got a 7 inch wrist, and I'm not sure if it would look like a fucking wall clock on my arm. Not my picture.

>>59774238
Oh no. My bad. You can set the date. The battery is actually a Li-Ion that needs to be replaced every 5 years.

>>59767120
Ditto

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>>59774378
It's a big watch

>>59767528
Tissot T-Touch II has the same 6 month killswitch, along with the extra "feature" of locking out independents from changing the battery. Swatch apparently likes putting self-destruct mechanisms and booby-traps in their highly computerized movements.

>>59774515
Yeah, 42mm. Thing is, I have a 40mm Timex Weekender, and it looks like I may be able to accommodate 2 additional mm, but I'm not entirely sure.

>>59774546
The lug-to-lug width seems short (around 48mm) for a 42mm piece, so the lugs should not hang over your wrist. The slim bezel and the fuckhuge dial are what's going to make it look larger than it is.

If you want the portofino look, go for it, otherwise for the same dial/bezel proportions a 38-40mm diameter case would look better.

>>59773380
don't worry im gay too

>>59770534
go SARB033 over SARY057
now SARB035 vs SARY055 on the other hand...

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>>59773679
Yeah, tell me about it. That store in Toronto only has those parts because they don't list their inventory online and so you can only find out what they have by cold calling and asking.

I actually got this alligator strap from that store for 65 maple syrup bux even though it was listed at $130 on their website.

I've never had any parts issues with my vintage Seikos as 5106 and 52xz donors are cheap and easy to get thanks to Y! Japan Auctions.

>>59772502
damn dude
i really want the 38mm version on bracelet
trying to save up and convince myself that dropping 5k+ on a watch isn't totally retarded

>>59774601
You're probably right, I would be all over a SARB with that dial.

>Someone on reddit scuffed a speed master on a plastic chair.

Lol wtf speed masters aren't sapphire? Lol its supposed to be a luxery watch???

>>59774850

Luxery all the way. Surprised he didn't do the brick test.

>>59774651

Sarb035 all the fuckin way my dude

>>59774850
>Not knowing the Speedy was developed before sapphire crystals were a thing.

>Not knowing a sapphire crystal will not pass NASA's tests

Pleb

>>59774850
nah, they be hislite fo them space programs and shit. Scratches like a bitch but buffs rite out.

>>59774997
>le meme on le moon

Who cares my fucking £250 seiko has a sapphire crystal. A £3000 watch should have one.

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>>59766985
r8 me

>>59775017
There's a sapphire variant of the Speedy Pro, but it's not flight qualified by NASA

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>>59775017
There are speedies with sapphire crystals you know.

>>59775017
Normally I would laugh at the Swiss, but now I laugh at you.

There is a time and a place for a sapphire crystal and the Speedy is in neither of them.

>>59774997
>>59775017
this is willful dumbposting, which is even worse than nomos or seiko-posting

When will Chris ward be changing their logo back

>>59770869
Just buy a legitimate dial, and (paddle) hands while you're at it.

What YT shows are you guys watching?

>Federico Talks Watches (now Federico Wants Watches)
>theWatches.tv
>ablogtowatch

Fuck Hodinkee

>>59775910
i only and unironically watch paul pluta/archieluxury

>>59775030
How long do the batteries last on solar watches?

>>59770496
how's the finishing and assembly quality on zelos watches? i pledged for the new visionary, but taking a closer look at the photographs i noticed that all of the indices were obviously offcenter and even appeared to be plastic, i'm kicking myself for not looking closer earlier.

>>59775910
Federico wants watches

>>59775910
AUCHIBALD CHESTAHFIELD THE THURD

Why do Chris Ward's ETA shitters cost £600 while Steinharts ETA shitters cost £300?

>>59776371
Same reason Lange's Lange1 costs 30k while Glashutte Original's similar watch costs 20k. Branding.

Watch pricing, including Nip shitters, is designed to squeeze as much money from the buyer as possible.

>>59776371
Because they sell direct to consumer to cut out the middle man!

And designed in LO N D O N

!

>>59773220
> I do pedo

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First for 5600-chan

>>59776415
To be fair, at least C O W A R D employs designers at all. Steinshit just copies or massively fucks up all their designs.

>>59776371
Because sometimes two pieces of shit can have different prices while still being the same shit afterall.

It depends on how cucked is the consumer.

>>59776413
There is a fucking world of diference between AL&S awesome finishing and GO "ok" work.
Stop being a retard.

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What are the essential watches to buy before the nuclear holocaust?

>>59776579
I thought Trump and Putin were BFFs?

>>59776579
G shock 5610

Atomic clock radio receiver, solar powered.

>>59776592
The russians were warned ahead of time. But then this isn't >>>/pol/

>>59775910
I used to watch a bunch of crap. Now just theWatches.tv.

>>59776579
Anything automatic is probably fine. Kinetic or quartz would be okay too, but solar is gonna get fucked.

>>59776579
A well made automatic that can sustand even years without a proper service. A Rolex is a great option.

>>59776595
>solar powered
Implying we won't live in under-earth bunkers.

>>59776650
Kinetic is shit. Quartz is ok, until batteries die.

>>59776731

>Buy a watch that can't keep time for the apocalypse

Moron

>>59773788
>>59773854
>>59773923
>>59773929

It's a Genuine UK Military Issue G10 Watch

>>59776854
My point still stands.

>>59776768
> there's been a nuclear holocaust
> Is it 11:49:08 or 11:49 15?
> Hm, I'm not sure
> Welp watch is useless.

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Opinions on Dan Henry?

First things first, yes it is a miyota quartz. But the central chrono hand is driven by a hi beat stepper motor.

$200

>>59777001
miyota has a high-beat chrono quartz movement?

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>>59777001
why

>>59777011
Miyota 6S21

Why aren't bagelmemes sold on ebay?

>>59777001
Seems okay, though 13mm is pretty thick. That size/style of crown is also pretty silly for a battery-powered watch.

For $200 you can get a seagull 1963 which is a real manual wind column wheel chronograph

>>59777140
With just a click of a button, you can return to reddit and never come back

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>>59770534
a SARY is fine too.

>>59777168
is your safespace being invaded?

>>59777200
Yes. This is a shitter-free zone. Pls see the required viewing in the op

>>59777215
I don't know where you've been but the 1963 is a /wt/ darling

>>59777215
99% of /wt/ is "shitters" tho. Reddit posts more luxury watches.

>>59777226
It's a fucking shitter

Shitter shitter shitter

>>59777237
has the bank repo'd your world time yet?

>>59777237
well you convinced me, well done

>>59777247
>>>reddit/personalfinance cunter

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>>59777228
Yes, please tell me more about reddit's taste in watches

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>>59777424

>>59777432
>can always send it to AP

Sure, and you'll get a $3k service bill in return.

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>>59777424
> I am very fortunate to have been able to jump on this unique piece when I did. When I first saw her gorgeous face, we locked eyes and I knew I needed to make a move and capture that Purple Heart.
>This watch features a Purple Heart wood face. The wood has an amazing shimmer in the light and shines at every angle. This watch also happens to be my first automatic. I never realized how cool the insides of these things are, and the pride of ownership that comes with them

>>59777449
Did you not notice that the man's watch is a $10 Chinese knockoff?

>>59777646
Didn't immediately due to the potato tier photo.

That 1963 Chinese army watch is looking really tempting

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Seagull 1963 37mm Sapphire glass
€295.00

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>>59766985
How do you store your watches? How do you store parts and projects? If you have a watchmaking workbench, what does it look like?

>>59777867
My chinese shitter hangs on a nail in the wall, and dressy stays in its box
My beater doesn't need to be stored obviously
Parts I keep in pill boxes and small plastic bins

>>59777760
It looks angry, give it a hug.

>>59777760
>=|

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>>59777984

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>>59774515

>>59775712
Back? Dunno.
New logo? Give it a year or two.

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Is my new nomos a shitter?

>>59778643
The mixing of indices is stupid. At least it's not as overpriced as their other watches.

>>59778643
>IV
Yes.

>>59777646
How do you tell with that picture?

>>59778643
>Is my new nomos a shitter?
12
1
2
1
IV
1

1
VIII
1
10
1

>>59778643
Well it's not a shitter, but it's fucking ugly.

>>59777080
they aren't sold anywhere

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>>59778643
Lume shot

>>59778643
crimes of nastiness both vicious and vile

>>59778643
>Delivery time 6 months
What the fuck is going on there?

>>59778776
really brings out the worst

>>59778858
Archie has a horse???

>>59775910
AC3 phhhhhhuckerssssssss!

Do any of you guys cycle wearing an automatic? I'm wondering if there's a chance I could break something when riding on bumpy roads.

>>59778955
A successful racehorse is named after him, yes

>>59779081
Get a Richard Mille, ideal cyclist's watch.

>>59775910
Archie mostly.

TGV is a slimy, evil shittershill

/wt/, what's your go-to watch in the tricky $1000-2000 price range?
Preferably used/vintage.

>>59779193
If I had to buy one watch in that price range right now, it would be either a Nomos Metro, a Maison Celadon, or a Damaso DA38.

>>59779193

inb4 ninecuck says muh gs

>>59779193
You should be able to get an Omega Chronostop for that money. I love those things.

>>59769920
Is that an SKX007 clone?

>>59774515
FOR YOU

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>>59779193
see >>59779258 for newer watches
for vintage id say a girard perregaux or a piaget dress watch

>>59779382
i do too anon ;3

>>59779148
Hmm. Was that an attempt at humour?

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I'm thinking about buying a Tisell with a Miyota 90S5 Movement. Is this movement acceptable in a £180 watch?

>>59778643
Of all their models you have to pick the ugliest one. Good job.

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>>59778643
>reverse California dial

>>59769920

Is Tudor a shitter like Omega or actually worth getting?

>>59780343
Yes, the miyota 9015/90S5 is a decent movement.

>>59780369
Personally, I wouldn't pay Tudor prices for the ETA powered models. Tudor could easily use the ETA 2892-A2 everywhere they currently use the ETA 2824-2 and it would barely affect their margins while being a MUCH better movement. I find the fact that they don't insulting, honestly.

Of course their in-house is another story.

>>59780369
Depends on the model. The BB36 should have had something more impressive than an eta 2824 in it for $2.5k. The pelagos is bretty gud though.

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Any strap ideas? My guess is this originally had a bracelet, but it was lost in time. I know /wt/ hates gold bracelets, but what about a full-plated Jubilee or Presidential?

>>59780411
>Non standard lugs

reeeeee

>>59780436
It's not like I can travel back to 1975 and ask the guy I got it from to buy a model with standard lugs. A ton of watches from mid to late 70's had these lugs anyway, it was the fad of the time.

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>See this watch posted on WUS
>Think it looks good and decide to look it up
>£600
>For Quartz

Hahahahaha no

>>59769920
I'm a full on wristlet at 6.5" but would never wear smaller than 41 for a divers. The dial is so small that they look tiny if you go any lower

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>>59780485

Small divers are not so bad.

>>59780369
they're nice.

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>>59780485
Nah my 38mm Trident looks okay size wise.

>>59780665
Bit of a cheat picture because it's a close up, from further away something that size will look pretty minuscule. And that's coming from someone who prefers 38mm watches for non-divers.

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>>59780684
True but it really doesn't look that small imho. Here is a more head on picture.

>>59780684
The bezel adds to how big a watch looks, just saiyan.

>>59780684
It would probably wear smaller if the bezel was a different colour to the dial.

NEW NEW >>59780899

>>59779081
I take it off while cycling. European cities are riddled with cobblestones