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Does anybody know the difference(s) between the two SKX007J's being offered here?

https://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-skx007j1-automatic-watch.htm

https://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-automatic-200m-divers-watch-skx007j1.htm

The only differences I notice are:

In the second link it says it's 41mm vs 43mm in the first and that it has a "solid oyster" bracelet vs the "oyster" bracelet?

What are the differences between the two bracelets?

I thought all SKX007's were ~43mm so why did they write it's 41 in the second?

Anyone know? Pic related is the second one (41mm, "solid oyster")

>>60806724
that's weird because the skx007 comes on a jubilee.

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I like this but I'm a wristlet

Waiting my Orient blue Mako ii to arrive in the mail.

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>>60806827
>Cuck-axial

>>60806724
Why are those on an oyster bracelet? The SKX never came on such a bracelet. I'd be concerned those are fakes or some other shady business is going on. Avoid.

>>60806827
They have a midsize seamaster just get that instead. they only make the 300 master in (((41 mm)))

>>60806893
k y s

>>60806893

I like how it looks and want it for dress at respectable jobs and high class environments, I dont care for the chrono

>>60807022
don't respond to that poster they use they same 3 reaction images and copy pastas every time someone mentions Omega. It is a terminally poor sarb owner.

>>60806669
Who is that ugly cunt and why is he in my watch thread?

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>>60806893
>>60807006
>>60807072


What about this one?

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>>60807094

>>60807094
I personally don't wear watches with lugs like that but its pretty nice looking and at 37.5mm a reasonable size. I would try it out before buying online though. Pretty fucking sexy watch.

>>60807094
Elegant.

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>>60807130
>>60807123
>>60807113

I'm 22

Should I go for a more sporty color?

I have other beater watches, gshocks mostly for when I'm not in need of dressing well, meaning that maybe I should not waste money on getting the slightly more sporty version and just get the black and gold instead

I want the cheap mdv106 as a beater, but there is no stock on amazon eu.
Does anyone knows where can i buy it in europe?

>>60807203
Sporty=gay. Always dress business or casual

>>60807203
Do not get the sporty version.

>>60807222
You can get a seiko 5 mechanical watch for that money. i would suggest that over quartz.

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>>60806827
Here, only 39mm.

>>60807240
I actually want a quartz watch this time. I also quite like the look of it.
Will be getting the snk809 too though.

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>>60807072
Yup. Clearly I'm in dire financial straights because 80% of Rolex prices for 20% of Rolex effort annoys me.

>>60807022
Unfortunately you should be aware that modern Omega's are generally very overpriced for the quality you get and that their co-axial movements are fairly delicate and need extremely punctual regular servicing in order to keep functioning properly.

>>60807309
Ohh its you again.. kill yourself

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>>60806827
>>60807022
>>60807094
>>60807203
Have you considered spending a bit more to get a Rolex Explorer I 36mm? It's one of the classiest and most versatile sports watches available and for not that much more in price than those Omega's you were looking at it at a vastly better quality level.

>>60807426
That watch is phenomenally sexy. I demand more pictures of it.

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>>60807472
'Kay.

>>60807463
I fucking love that watch. but the ceragold seamster he posted is more than 3 times the price of that.

What are some iconic watches?

>submariner
>speedmaster
>navitimer
>???

>>60807548
Calatrava
Cartier Tank
Seamaster
Datejust
Explorer
Polerouter

>>60807548
green alpinist
SKX
flightmaster
snowflake

>>60807618
HE SAID ICONIC NOT SHITTER

>>60806893
>>60807085
>>60807618


K Y S

>>60807548
Casio f91-w

>>60807627
>>60807649
>SKX
Actually the SKX design is legitimately iconic. If you don't think there are going to eventually be SKX re-issues, you're crazy.

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should I get this Tesla watch or a Fossil?

>>60807750
I would honestly consider getting both.
They are truly fantastic timepieces, each in their own right, and whichever one you don't get, you will regret not getting.

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>>60807750

>>60807763
;)
This

>>60807750
So is it on or off?

>>60807685

Yeah 200 dollars
20 dollar Japanese movement
no hacking no hand winding
shittiest accuracy out of any Japanese movement.
Lets pull out the history books and write in that SHITTER.

>>60807548
Zenith El Primero
Heuer Carrera
Grand Seiko (the original one)
King Seiko 45KS
AP Royal Oak

>>60807826
>The original Vespa design is not iconic because it was a cheap scooter
>The Fiat 500 is not an iconic design because it was a cheap car
Why do you insist on being wrong about absolutely everything?

>>60807865
You are a peasant

>>60806724
>https://www.skywatches.com.sg/reviews/seiko-skx007j1-automatic-watch.htm

shit I would buy a j if it came from the factory on an oyster bracelet, is this real? can anyone confirm?

>>60807817
with that watch, the pussy magnet is always switched to on.

>>60807865

Sure those are iconic but for different reasons. For one they were style icons. The SKX is not a style icon its not even attractive. Two they both solved an actual problem that existed at the time. Both provided economical transport for individuals and families in post war Italy. Diving is not cheap and never was and Most divers never needed a shitter dive watch especially when subs were more affordable.Wrong about everything... lol go fuck yourself my man.

>>60807826
it's a good looking watch for 200 dollars and it's accurate enough

>>60807916
>Most divers never needed a shitter dive watch
Robert Redford did. And he was a sailor.

>>60807902

I don't know what teh difference between J1 and K1 is but the K1 on amazon is prime and costs 209 dollars...

>>60807916
>The SKX is not a style icon its not even attractive
yes it is

>>60807932
product placement in a movie my friend. Hes worked with seiko for a long time.

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>>60807944

>>60807916
Yes, that's why Seiko's entire history of inexpensive divers based on inexpensive movements haven't all eventually become absurdly collectable.

Like the 62mas. And the 6105 diver. And the 6309 diver. I'm sure the SKX won't eventually join this list as literally every one of its predecessors eventually has.

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>>60807685
The SKX is already a direct successor to similar previous models all the way back to the 6105.

>>60807937

The j means "made in japan" but it's not really made in japan, it's made in the same place the K is, the j is made for the japanese market though

some people like the idea of it being a little different though and are willing to pay more for the j says "21 jewels" on it, the k does not

However I have never seen either come from the factory on an oyster bracelet, I have thought about buying a j just to have one and if they are coming on an oyster from the factory I would buy one right now

rumor is they are going to stop making the j, if that does happen they will be worth $500 NIB condition overnight

>>60807966
>And the 6309 diver.
I personally like this one a lot

>>60807966
look i don't hate the watches but to put them on a list of iconic watches that already has the submariner on it is going a bit far m8.

>>60807969
>The SKX is already a direct successor to similar previous models all the way back to the 6105.

This is true, I bought a flipino refurb for 70 bucks and it runs just fine, looks just like an skx for all intensive porpoises

>>60807972

If they clean up the design a bit make a 38mm version and put a 4r36 in there for under 200 dollars id have like 5 of them.

>>60807987
Iconic doesn't mean expensive. There are plenty of iconic designs that are cheap, often that were deliberately designed to be cheap.

No one is arguing that a Sub isn't a massively better quality watch than an inexpensive ISO certified diver, but that wasn't the question being asked. I'll again note that every one of the SKX's predecessors have become highly collectable and fetch truly absurd prices on the vintage market today.

>>60808000

The SKX013 is as close as you are going to get, they will never shrink the 007

>>60807987
>look i don't hate the watches but to put them on a list of iconic watches that already has the submariner on it is going a bit far m8.

I know an actual guy who dives who owns a subby but he wears seikos for actual salt water diving

the submariner is a fashion piece now and even divers who can afford them don't dive with them

>>60808010
I just get mad that the shitty Invicta is objectivity a better watch. Why is some off brand making high quality cases with a better seiko movement and selling the thing for 120 dollars less?

>>60806724
>>60806748
>>60806958
>>60808000

Just read some threads about it, the consensus is that dealers put on the oyster bracelet to meet demand, seiko never put the SKX on an oyster

>>60808082
>oyster bracelet
https://www.strapcode.com/store/22mm-super-oyster-watch-band-seiko-diver-skx007009011-curved-p-1079.html

not too bad. i have no experience with these as i always wear zulu/perlon straps.

>>60808042
You can buy a hacking handwinding movement to put in the SKX, 4r36 or NH36

I personally don't care about hacking or hand winding and the SKX keeps plenty good time for me

the SKX case is better than the invicta case

>>60808101
>https://www.strapcode.com/store/22mm-super-oyster-watch-band-seiko-diver-skx007009011-curved-p-1079.html

I have one of these, it's very nice. not made by seiko though. All things being equal I would prefer a nice seiko bracelet for my seiko watch but that's just me being anal, strapcode is fine

>>60807463
Even though Swatchega is pretty shit value for money, that seamaster has a very nice case and an interesting design.

You're not doing Rolex any favours by putting up the blandest, ugliest Rolex as a substitute.

>>60808104
it is iso certified and doesn't say SEIKO on the side in giant letters so ill have to agree but the Invicta case is well made. especially for the price. It is also 40+mm and is garish as fuck so i could never bring myself to buy one but on paper its an outstanding deal.

>>60807548
>>submariner
You mean the Fifty Fathoms homage?

>>60808174
I don't have a problem with invictia I just don't like subby copies/homages

>>60808188
neither do i. Boggles my mind. If they made a nice 38mm 4r346 based watch that didn't look like a sub or have giant invicta branding all over it and could sell it for under 100 dollars they would be rolling in money.

>>60807826
Look at this dumb nigger.

Next he'll say a Coca Cola glass bottle is not iconic because it's 50c

>>60808006
>I'll again note that every one of the SKX's predecessors have become highly collectable and fetch truly absurd prices on the vintage market today.

7002s are cheap

>>60808206
look i like the watch but shit man people that don't post about watches all day have never even heard of the fucking thing. Everyone knows what a submariner is. So if you have a list of iconic watches the fucking skx is not making it.

>>60808204

Some people buff/polish off all the invicta branding, I have seen it offered as a service before for like $50, can't remember where though

>>60808204

these guys do custom seiko work and will make you whatever you want https://www.artificehoroworks.com

>>60808291
garish

Ontario seiko man where do you get your minimal stick leather straps ?

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>>60808272
Relevant to this, how to put a 6R15 into a SKX013

>>60807937
>I don't know what teh difference between J1 and K1
J1 is product code, meaning intended for the Japanese and middle East markets. The day wheel is in English and Arabic.

K1 means intended for western markets. The day wheel is in English and Spanish.

Both are produced in Seiko factories, using Seiko machinery in Malaysia.

Japanese law dictates any models intended fro the Japanese market, should have the "made in" label. Japanese law also considers a product "made in Japan" as long as the company and machinery, as well as inspectors, are Japanese, even if the production takes place overseas.
So, a product intended to be imported in Japan is *required* to have the "made in" stamp, and according to Japanese trademark laws Seikos qualidy as "made in Japan".

And that's the end of the story. Oh, and eBay/amazon/whatever sellers scamming people a +20% premium for the "special" J "versions".

>>60808324
i feel bad for wristlets, the 007 is not that big

>>60807987
>look i don't hate the watches but to put them on a list of iconic watches that already has the submariner on it is going a bit far m8
So, don't put cheaper homages (Seikos) in a list because more expensive homages (Submariners) are also on the list?
Wtf?

>>60808342

The J1 does sell at a premium because it has to be imported to Japan then exported out of japan by small grey market dealers, not just sent to the USA via normal distribution channels, expect to pay 20-50 dollars more for a J

>>60808243
OH! You want a list of watches iconic to normies then?

The Rolex Submariner

Okay we're done, next topic?

>>60808219
True, but the 7002 isn't that old yet and, on the whole, I think the SKX design has been massively better received than the 7002 design was.

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How do you guys form informed opinions on which movements, brands, models are shit or not aside from ownership? Where do you get objective view on all things watches?

No archie please. I've heard enough about how much I need to have an omega speedmaster MAN ON THE MOON.

>>60808445
Lurk, and lurk some more. Read up on shit yourself, etc.

>>60808366
Maybe it's true.

But the reason it sells at all, and the dealers are willing to do that import-export dance, is because people are willing to pay the extra for a perceived better value.

Which is actually just a misunderstanding/ignorance of production location and japanese trademark laws.

>>60808025
Skx is just a fashion accessory same as a sub. If you're doing multiple dives you need a dive computer. Else you're under water until you're out of air. You can count to 180 for your safety stop without a watch.

>>60808452
Any other good sources beside wgt?

>>60808445

see a watch you like, google it, find out what movement is in it, read watch u seek forums about that movement and watch read wikipedia about the development of the watch and brand etc.. ask questions here and other places when you cant find answers

no youtuber is going to spoon feed you all this info, you have to find it out on your own and read about it, you tubers assume you know this stuff and more talk about the benefits and drawbacks of movments/watches

>>60808457
>But the reason it sells at all, and the dealers are willing to do that import-export dance, is because people are willing to pay the extra for a perceived better value.
You are are right and I agree with you, it really just if you tell someone in the USA they can't have the "made in japan" version they are going to go out and try to get it

everyone wants what they can't have

as far as the watch, it's the exact same watch you are right

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>>60808312
If you want a decent value I would look at Watch Gecko.

https://www.watchgecko.com/classic-handmade-italian-leather-strap.php

Just keep in mind they taper by 4mm so avoid the 18mm version as it tapers too narrow. The black minimal stitch strap you see when I post my 52KS Special is from Bulang & Sons and was expensive as fuck. The strap is damned nice though.

>>60808445
>movements
Measurements on a timegrapher. Daily rates, positional variation, variance in daily rates etc. . All those are indications of a quality movement.

Aesthetically, you use a loupe to assess the finishing.

Same goes for the case and dials.

>brands, models
Certain brand are associated with certain qualities, both good and bad. This is established by technical reviews, assessing the above characteristics, over a decent sample size.

>>60808459
>Skx is just a fashion accessory same as a sub. I

I didn't say SKX i said he uses a seiko, he uses a quartz actually, as you say he has a real dive computer and the watch is just a backup

>>60808259

>>60808272

I actually just convinced myself to buy an invicta im going to remove the magnifier buff off the logo and change the bezel dial and hands.. for under 200 bucks ill have a ceramic bezel blank dial waterproof watch.

>>60808509
A backup for what?
He's just too pussy to wear his sub to the beach.

>>60808346
I have wrists that just over 7 inches so pretty small and anything over 40mm makes me look like a fucking idiot.

>>60808459
This so much. I hate the meme "he has a submariner, but wears skx for diving"
Who started it? Tgv?
Don't get me wrong, i love the skx, i just hate the meme.

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>>60808346
Probably what most 007 wearers think...this is from amazon reviews..

>>60808597
lot of truth to the meme anon

the subby is a tool watch no longer

>>60808608
feels good to actually be 6'2 and wear watches made for grownups

>>60808608

it's 42mm anon that's not that big, the super thick retard strap that guy has on is the worst part

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>>60808608
Was there supposed to be another watch attached to that strap?

Wtf is this shit?

>>60808614
Yes I agree, thing is - you don't need a tool watch for diving. You can wear your cocktail time, recreational diving is not some kind of extreme sport, not even a sport at all. You're not going deeper than 18m (40 if you're advanced diver).

>>60808619

Manlet here feelsbadman.jpg but at the same time Sean Connery is 6'2 and wore 38mm wrist watches in James Bond and looked classier than anyone i've ever seen.

>>60808682
The pressure ratings are static pressures.
Water pressure exerted on the watch can spike dramatically just by hitting the water surface a certain way when dunking yourself into the water n shiieeeeeet.

>>60808655
Its not even that its "that" big..... its that a 36-39mm watch is more aesthetic.

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>>60808678

>>60808740
16mm raf band on a 38mm classic rolex is just cool as all hell.

>>60808496
Shit I need it for an 18mm.

>>60808765
You want to make sure you look for a minimal stitch strap that tapers from 18mm to 16mm then, most of those styles of strap taper by 4mm rather than 2mm.

>>60808725
if that guy did not have the wrists of a 12 year old girl and didn't put his watch on a piece of horse hide made from a saddle then double it over, it would be fine

>>60808678
That is called a leather NATO

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>>60808810
no no you don't understand it doesn't matter if its fine. It is not as aesthetically pleasing.

>>60808794
I would go for the bulang and sons but spending that much on a strap for a Seagull 1963...

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>>60808825

>>60808825
>>60808825
>no no you don't understand it doesn't matter if its fine. It is not as aesthetically pleasing.
for you

>>60808833
Looks like you are in luck. Rios 1931 just started making straps in that style and they make an 18mm/16mm size:

http://www.panatime.com/vilewastwimi.html

>>60808821
Why are there two of them?

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>>60808837
oh yeah way classier. You have amazing taste

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>>60808909

Average wrist size is like 7 inches and for some reason they make nato straps large enough for like 18 inch wrists so you can war it over your fucking military apparel. Why they make mass market nato straps that big and why people buy them beats me.. no fucking idea.

>>60808919
sorry for your small wrists bro

>>60808967
ME TOO

>>60808825
>what... the hell... did you say... about... me... you... little... bitch
>this thing writes itself, whisky break!

>>60808698
Please educate yourself, this meme keeps coming up and it's completely false. The speed your arm would need to move through the water in order to produce a significant pressure increase is not physically possible.

>>60809090
Source?

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Where can I find a good Rolex Sub replica for under $500?

>>60809386
aliexpress

>>60809386
At the end of a rope

>>60809430
that's not very nice anon

>>60809386
Kill yourself.

>>60809482
rude

just get a vosktov nerds lol

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>>60809493
I fell for this meme..

>>60809561
i didn't touch the movement btw that is factory new

>>60809107
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_Resistant_mark#cite_note-3

>>60809561
was only off by a few minutes a day before adjustment. I got a good one!

>>60809595
What about hitting the water?

>>60808899
And these are good straps ?

>>60809638
For the money they should be decent. I haven't handled them personally so that's be best I can do as far as information about them. I didn't even know they were available until I googled it for you.

>>60809618
That is a very complex calculation. If you took your watch and slammed the face of it against the water as hard as you could the crystal and seals would most likely be unaffected but you likely could have damaged the escapement and balance wheel.

>>60809561
What's wrong with what I'm looking at. I've done a full disassembly on a few Amphibia movements and they're pretty sturdy.

>>60809386
Casio mdv106, it's like fifty bucks

>>60809670
Thanks I'm at work so my Google abilities are limited but I can shit post from my phone so

>>60809737
It is not clean has too much oil on it and is a horrible inaccurate movement.

>>60807750
No.

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>>60807989

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>no micro engineering autism in the OP

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>>60807750

>>60808740
not a nato

>>60811522
The next post literally describes the exact type of strap in the photo

>>60806827
That beveling looks nice but this watch isn't worth the $5k. For that you can get two Black Bays or pay an extra 1k for a Subby no-date.

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Vietnamese alligator strap finally showed up. Quality is very good for the price but I don't think I like it as much as the other one I have. It's too thick for this watch I think.

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>>60812021
The more expensive one for comparison.

>>60812021
>>60812035
Stop posting your ugly watch with the even uglier straps.

>>60812021
>>60812035

I honestly can't believe you like this watch, did you inherit it or something? do you wear it outside the home?

>>60812200
>implying he leaves his home

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>>60812035
>>60812021

>>60812035
Hey you, my instinct is that 1150 USD is overpriced for a 5245 in very good condition with box - does that sound right?

Threadly reminder that watches are jewellery for men. Take it to /fa/ and/or neck yourselves.

>>60812318
>Threadly reminder that watches are jewellery for men. Take it to /fa/ and/or neck yourselves.
daily reminder to stay mad

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>>60812303
WAY too much for a 5245. I wouldn't pay more than ~$500 for a 5245/5246/5256 in really good condition. Keep an eye on Yahoo! Japan Auctions for a while and you can find even cheaper. I got my 52 KS Special for $140 USD plus shipping, I've seen others go for ~$250-$350 in good condition.

>>60812035
Honestly the original jubilee band looks the best, and it doesn't look misplaced. You trying to make it look more sophisticated or modern by adding a faggot looking bad like that Lunger faggot on youtube doesn't make you look hip, it makes you look retarded.

Not saying its a bad or ugly watch, what I am saying is put the original band on.

>>60812370
I despise the two tone jubilee and will not wear it under any circumstances, sorry to say.

>>60812365
Thanks, figured as much. I miss your perlon date just.

>>60812404
I posted it earlier in the thread here
>>60807309. I got am EULIT Palma for it and I really like it a lot. It's a lot more stable than the EULIT Panama or Krystal models IMHO.

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Is this too big ?

>>60812498
yes

>>60812498
>Is this too big ?
for you

>>60811570
what kind of strap??

>>60806669
That fat cunt should lose some weight

when you are that out of shape and fat who fucking cares what kind of watch you are wearing, take care of yourself first then worry about some esoteric movement difference between similar watches

Nobody can tell if you are wearing a rolly or a casio across the room but they can tell when you are 75lbs overfuckingweight

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Should I or should i not buy the 8926 remove the mag remove the invicta logo's and mod it with the pictured parts?

>>60812686
Except an all black ceramic bezel and yellow gold hands.. that photo is old

>>60812686
seems like a lot of trouble to put together a rolly knock off

>>60812721
I am spending over 100 dollars over the cost of the watch to make it look less like a rolex? how is it a knockoff?

>>60806669
Thanks OP for the laugh + reminding me to stop by and troll this nigga again. There's no greater joy than dumping nasty shit on his channel and downvote every single vid.

>>60812735

Don't see how it makes it look less like a rolex, you are keeping the rolex style hands and it's the same case as a subby

>>60812774

Blacked out dial and bezel gold hands modified case no magnifying lens no brand markings of any kind. display case back . Seiko hand winding hacking movement. case is waterproof enough for swimming and snorkeling. total cost of entire watch is still under the cost of an skx..
That will not look like a Rolex submariner

>>60812870
>That will not look like a Rolex submariner

? it will look exactly like a submariner sans logo

>>60812686
You're spending an awful lot of money and effort to fix up a shitty watch, might as well buy a mako or ray.

>>60812884
dont really know what to say to you.. was more looking for
>>60812911
this style advice or alternatives at the same price point. only problem with orients is I hate the logo the lume sucks and the cases are too large.

>>60812870
Why not buy the Seiko Turtle (SRP***)?

It has the 4R36 by default, a unique (and really beautifu, well finished) case, it's ISO certified, has pretty dial with applied indices (silver or gilt) and hands.

You can find them for around 220$

>>60813269
Those are fucking 45mm they would look good on a wetsuit an actual giant of a man who has 9.5 inch wrists.

>>60813312
>tfw 6'5
>tfw wears 45mm watches

feels good

>>60813312
They're 44mm but wear much smaller because of the cushion case and the way the lugs curve.

If you have the chance try them on. I thought it'd look ridiculous on my tiny wrists, and ordered one with the intention of returning it if it didn't fit, but surprisingly it wears just fine.

>>60806669
Didn't realize anyone else watched archieluxury. Was he memed on 4chan? Is that why he has so many subscribers?

>>60813312
5mm isn't as much as you think it is

>>60813770
I like 36-38mm watches 40 is big but acceptable for a diver 45 is fucking ridiculous
>>60813365
Ill try it on but i highly doubt ill be able to wear it. I also hate those inflated cases but fuck it ill give it a shot.

>it isn't automatically synchronized with the atomic clocks of satellites

worthless

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>>60813873
Don't need that when your mechanical runs +0.0 s/d

>>60813991
>0 s/day
>? s/week
>?? s/month

stay pleb

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>mfw ordered an expensive watch on and have heard nothing from the seller in 2 days

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>>60814096
>on

chrono24

>>60814078
Try reading the date at the top. It's +0.0 total after 47 days.

>>60807916
Divers don't need a dive watch at all. Additionally diving is actually pretty cheap. Especially if you rent equipment, and dive south of the border in places like Belize.

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>>60813312
>He can't wear 46mm watches that wear large

i kinda want an apple watch after watching wwdc, red pill me on it so I don't waste money on it

Archie needs to stop eatting SHITTER FOOD.

>>60813868
look at 5mm on a ruler it's so silly you think that takes it from acceptable to FUCKING RIDICULOUS

Anyone have one of those weishi timegraphers to regulate their own watches? Would buying the microphone separately and using software work just as well as a dedicated timegrpaher?

How much should a complete overhaul, cleaning, and possibly (but not sure yet) part replacement cost for an old watch.

My grandfather passed and gave me a pretty cool Hamilton watch. It's fucking tiny, but still, I'd love to wear it.

I got a guy quote me like 600 bucks though. Is this accurate?

>inb4 pics
The watchmaker has it currently.

>>60815208
$600 is a bit much, but for a complete overhaul it'd be at least a few hundred.

>>60815208
Around 200$ for an overhaul, maybe an extra 100-150$ for parts if easy to find.

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>got a seiko 5 to replace a piece of shit invicta 8926ob
It's so comfy

>>60815215
>>60815231
So, get it back from him?
If it matters, I live in NYC. This the watchmaker specializes in vintage watches.

>>60814957
it does you are a fucking pleb 45 is too big for anyone. Even if you are huge its in poor taste. half of you probably wear fucking fedoras

>>60815260
Well, what are your options?
Do you have any other watchmakers in mind?
Is this guy recommended or known for doing top notch work to justify the premium?

600$ is closer to the price you'd pay for a complex movement overhaul (like a chronograph), with major damage and part replacement, from a reputable guy.

>>60815117
I have one, but I have no idea whether your idea would work. I prefer to using the complete machine to dicking around trying to make a cobbled togther solution work.

>>60815208
Depends on the watch and which parts. For just a complete regular service without any parts replacements I would consider anything over $250 a bit steep from an independent watchmaker.

I use one of the better regarded watchmakers in Southern Ontario and he does regular services for $150.

>>60806669
>Do you have any other watchmakers in mind?
None. He's the only guy I could find that has worked on many Hamiltons.

>Is this guy recommended or known for doing top notch work to justify the premium?
Just Yelp and online reviews.

>600$ is closer to the price you'd pay for a complex movement overhaul (like a chronograph), with major damage and part replacement, from a reputable guy.
The watch has a smaller dial on it that is basically a second hand, but it's not a chronograph.

Sounds like he's trying to rip me off.

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>>60815432
How's this machine then? Apparently it can be set to display the accuracy to 0.1s, and has a bigger color display than the weishi 1000.

>>60815444
It's not a regular service. The watch is in pretty rough shape. And like 70 years old.

>>60815459
I've got the 1000 and it works fine for me. I don't see why you would bother getting the 1900 instead.

>>60815478
By regular service I mean a complete service without any parts replacements. I've had several vintage watches serviced by a specialist vintage watchmaker for $150 each.

>>60815455
>The watch has a smaller dial on it that is basically a second hand
So I guess it's a simple 3 hand movement.

I don't know what to say, the only way to almost justify such a price is if the parts are ultra rare and he'd need donor watches to take the parts from. Which I doubt.

I think there's a watchmaker anon in /wt/ from NYC, maybe he can help you or provide contacts for good watchmakers in your area.

>>60815494
Nice. Ok I'll get it back.

>>60815520
I'd love that, we'll see.
But I'll def pick it up.
Thanks for the help anons.

>>60815481
There's not much difference in price between the two, is why. $30 for a bigger display and 0.1s accuracy seems fine enough to me.

>>60815494
>I've had several vintage watches serviced by a specialist vintage watchmaker for $150 each.

Speaking of, have you been able to get a hold of him recently? Hasn't been answering the phone so I assume he's probably just that backed up & busy.

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>>60815117
I have a weishi 1000 and it works fine; would recommend. I've also got a contact mic and amplifier to use with the tg software some guy on WUS wrote; it works okay. Not usually as good as the timegrapher but gives more information.

>>60815459
those work fine. Very surprised by the quality for the price.

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>>60807618
*snowfrake

>>60808175
You mean that watch that used squalelele cases?

>>60815534
I paid $500 for a recent service at London Jewelers in NYC, which I overpaid for, even considering
> went through a jeweler
> Omega
> monocoque case
> replacement parts
That 600 is way too much.

>>60815208
Get it back upload a photo on this board including a photo of the movement and I can almost guarantee you that is a huge overcharge for what you would need done. I can also give you advice on how to proceed.

>>60815615
Can you post a link to the thread or the download link for the software? I wanna give it a go.

>>60812639
this

>>60815459

For the average person just watching the watch week to week as compared to a digital will get you to more accuracy than you really need for day to day life

>>60815536
>0.1s accuracy

no mechanical can keep up with that kind of accuracy, it's a rounding error

>>60815681
>paying $500 for a service on a $2000 watch

>>60812870
>That will not look like a Rolex submariner
>submariner copy case
>submariner copy hands
>submariner copy bracelet
>won't look like a submariner

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>>60815731
https://tg.ciovil.li/

>>60815208

600 is outrageous, the watch is almost undoubtedly worth 1/3 of that at most

>>60815935
>https://tg.ciovil.li/
cheers m8

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>>60815899
Definitely not close to a $2000 watch. I definitely overpaid, but all's well that ends in a well-functioning watch.

>>60815962
i guess

why did you not shop around? you could have pretty much replaced the movement yourself with a new one for less

>>60815972
I suppose. I might shop harder next time.

Is there a Seiko that is 40-45mm?

I have a bear of a wrist, unfortunately.

>>60816158
skx007

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>>60816158
If you want something chunky there are a number of seiko divers that fit the bill.

>>60815875
Timegraphers are not for setting the watch and correcting it, they're for regulating the movement.

Unless you want everytime you nudge the rate lever a bit, to wait 24hours with the watch stationary on your desk to check the effect of your action, and repeat that 5-7 times to get an actual regulation.
Instead f just a couple minutes.

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>>60807750

>>60815296
40 to 45mm is a 12.5% increase in diameter and an increase of 6.5 to 7.5 inches in wrist size (not that small to not that big) is 15% shows that the small wristed wearing a typical modern size of 40mm is actually wearing the more oversized wristwatch

>>60816555
My wrists are over 7 inches but i would never wear anything over 40mm besides a speedmaster. It is simply garish to wear large watches. If you do you most likely have no taste.

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I think i found a winner boys

>>60816902
*tips fedora
Ah, I see that you too oooze class. You ought to treat yourself to that speedy! You'll never look at Tuesday the same again.

>>60817030
Look man you can say whatever you want but if you see someone in public wearing normal cloths and a 45mm seiko diver... they probably won't be very classy or stylish.

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Should i cop bros?

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>>60816158

sne437

>>60817046
>Look man you can say whatever you want but if you see someone in public wearing normal cloths and a 45mm seiko diver... they probably won't be very classy or stylish.

I don't understand why someone with an 8 inch wrist wearing a 45 would not look just as "classy" as someone with a 6.5 inch wrist in a 40mm

>tfw 8 inch wrist
>tfw always having to buy extra links

>>60817046
Divers are only 'classy' if they are made by a status symbol brand, and even that is iffy. In general, they are casual watches for casual activities. That and going deep underwater. Now, if you need to be 100% classy 100% of the time, then yeah, don't wear a casual watch, they aren't meant for you. Though that isn't size-dependent. A seiko diver is still (((classier))) than a swatch.

>>60816987
Just kidding thought this was like 250 dollars but its close to 4k for some strange unknown Japanese reason.

>>60817123
Someone with a 6.5 inch wrist shouldn't be wearing a fucking 40mm watch to begin with.

>>60817127
Its not about the watch being classy its about the person wearing it. People with style and substance don't buy 45mm Seiko divers.. period.. there is no argument here those are not stylish or nice looking watches ..they are tool driving watches that should be worn in the water.

>>60817156
>Someone with a 6.5 inch wrist shouldn't be wearing a fucking 40mm watch to begin with.
that does not address my question as to why a big guy* like me can't wear a 45mm

I am 6'5 with 8+ inch wrists

>*for you

>>60816987

MSRP $10,000

>>60817172
You may be able to get away with a 45mm watch as it wont look insane on you. A 42mm watch may look a bit better but you would have to try both on. Also you are .1 percent of the population i was not addressing outliers.

>>60817156
>People with style and substance don't buy 45mm Seiko divers.. period..

I'm curious how you define style and substance then. Care to give some examples?

>>60817224
if you have to ask

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What are some rare/valuable Casio/Timex watches?

Help a nigga out

>>60817202
Yes I realize I am freakishly large, I am also a /fit/ roidbro and weigh 260lbs lean

I have never purchased a stock watch and not had to get extra links from the factory or change out the band for a longer one

I don't own a 45 yet but 40s are too small and 42s just look alright

last week I had to fly southwest and got a seat by the window, I was scrunched up like you would not believe, nearly cried

>I didn't fly so well

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Should i buy an Invicta?

>>60817245

I feel for you man. Best of luck on finding a watch.

Good brands for mechanical desk clocks? Need something that isn't thousands of dollars

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>>60817234
>What are some rare/valuable Casio/Timex watches?

Casio "super illuminiator"

>>60817258
thx

being 6'1 is cool, being 6'5 just makes you weird

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>>60817234

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>>60804872 →
Thanks! Got catalogs from most of them coming.

>>60817246
if you want, everyone hates that brand though

there's nothing really wrong with invicta

>>60817226
I have to ask because I am concerned for you, and astounded by your misguidedness.

>>60817293
Which were you able to order online?

>>60816987
it's 43mm you better have 10 inch wrists

Ok two questions:

Opinion on Tudor Oyster Princes
What's the rule for changing the date? Not after a certain time ?

>>60817429
usually not between 8 and 1 or 9 and 3 i stick between 4 and 7 just to be safe.

>>60817429
don't do it around midnight when the gears are engaged

>>60817369
Omega, Breitling, Berguet, and Vacheron

>>60817429
1) You could do better, you could do worse. Not my.... style.
2) Generally, don't quickchange the date near the time that it is changing itself. So say, between 10 PM and 2AM or something, depending on the watch. You could go full autist and set it to 12 Noon, then set the date, then set the time or something, but that is pretty unnecessary.

>>60817307
that is a vintage invicta btw. Its a an actual swiss watch with a well made swiss movement.

>>60817429
Tudor oyster princess is good.

>>60817082
45mm

holly shiit

>>60817592

its 42 mm

>>60817621
>sne437

everywhere I can find selling one says 44mm or 45mm

>>60817678
was looking at the wrong watch . my bad.

>>60817460
I just went fucking crazy .. will update when i get like 15 watch catalogs.

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My daily

>>60817834
My condolences.

>he wears his watch on the inside of his wrist

>>60818200
>he doesn't

>on meranom
>Case Material: Brass OR chrome plating OR Titanium nitride coating

well fucking which one is it

>>60806669
>man on the fucken moon watching
study he really loose some weight. and Loose those horns

>>60806827
are you just as bad as me? my wrist is around 5"... can't wear any watch that is wider than 38mm

>>60817136
That watch is around 1k.

You're thinking of the Mas reissue.

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I got this Komandirskie yesterday and I plan on stripping it back to brass. Are there any guides online on how to do it? I seem to remember an anon here doing it.

>>60819381
>my wrist is around 5"

Are you an actual gril or something?

>>60820109
>girl
wish i can turn into one. all the fat bitches would envy me

>>60819381
>are you just as bad as me? my wrist is around 5"... can't wear any watch that is wider than 38mm
you are not a big guy

>>60820277
.. for someone else.

>>60806669
holy fuck thats archie luxury!!!!!!

His watch videos are boring but his commentary on working in I.T. is perfect

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>>60819994
Just soak it in muriatic acid mixed 1/3 with water for like 40 minutes.

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>>60819994
>>60820442
Also wear gloves.

>>60820442
how does muriatic acid strip of the plated metal but not effect the painted dots

that's crazy

>>60820277
yup im small 5'6" 106lb

>>60820715
You should drink a gallon of milk every day and lift weights

>>60820722
gallon of milk? I'm drinking a cup everyday and im farting like shit... don't even know why. Yes i do need motivation to lift weight...

>>60820739
the mirror should be your motivation

>>60820722
>You should drink a gallon of milk every day and lift weights
he's a manlet, there is no point

>>60815945
You'll probably need a preamp for whatever way you intend to listen to your watch.

>>60812021
Pretty cool. Did you order it with a buckle? How much did you pay?

>>60812498
It's a little big but definitely wearable.

>>60817246
vintage invicta is fine yeah. nothing special to it against other brands, apart from the name which I suppose is funny when you consider what it represents today.

>>60817261
JLC Atmos. You should be able to get one for a thousand, less with some luck.

>>60817234
timex made military watches.
the timex roulette watch is quite cool as well.

>>60817369
>>60817757
I ordered the ones where you just have to fill in a form:
nomos
breitling
lange
sinn
omega
longines
jlc
panerai
blancpain
vacheron constantin
breguet
parmigiani
jaquet droz
hamilton

some other brands I don't care for have forms too, and some brands will send you one if you ask in an email.
rolex and tudor unfortunately don't send them.

>>60820506
it's almost as if different materials reacted differently with each other.
you haven't done much chemistry in school, right?

>>60821209
>it's almost as if different materials reacted differently with each other.
>you haven't done much chemistry in school, right?
salty

want a upgrade from the snk809 lads

>>60821680
If you want a seiko, look at the SARB models.

>>60820442
>>60820450
Great thanks! So I don't need to remove the movement etc just pop the bezel off to strip the chrome evenly?

>>60821680
hamilton khaki field mechanical

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>shitter trying to look more fancy than it actually is

or

>very nice watch whose mountain jew equivalent would cost 5x as much

>>60821985
Seiko Transocean SBDC039 btw

>>60821985
>>very nice watch whose mountain jew equivalent would cost 5x as much

It's a nice watch but I would not say it is the equivalent of a $5000 watch

It's a nice 800-1000$ watch though

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>>60821985
What >>60822086 said

Also dat dial texture.

>>60821985
>45mm

New
>>60822123
>>60822123
>>60822123