/wt/ watch thread

>>60925447
Not that guy but the skx to me has a more quirky retro design that just appeals to me more.

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>>60925994
First for the glory of Daini Seikosha

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>>60926286
Second, all praise glorious Daini Seikosha!

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>>60926286
>>60926330
:^)

>>60926286
>>60926330

I really hate you fags just make a Seiko general please. its so fucking annoying that 75 percent of every single watch thread is dedicated to one nip brand.

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>>60926350
Then post a non-seiko watch anon.

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>>60926350
:^)

>>60926726
what a beaut

>>60926691
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>>60926762
You were only supposed to post good Seikos buddy :^)

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>>60926350
Stay mad.

>>60926286
>>60926330
>>60926345
>>60926458
>>60926482
>>60926691
>>60926702
>>60926713
>>60926726
>>60926750
>>60926762
>>60926863
>>60926885

Fools; You all played right into my hands!

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>>60926713
Neat watch. Which model is that?

Lewd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaZppSVIyI0

>>60927052
Seiko liner, cal. 3140.
I can never remember if it's from 1960 or 1961 though.

Nice LM special. That is by far my favorite one.

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1947 omega

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>>60926350

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>only $4000

>>60927330
>36mm
newp

>>60925636
>>>60911324
>>Patek Cal. 240
>Are you sure this isn't a troll image and that's not a Vostok 2414?
Nope. How the mighty have fallen. But really, it begs the question of how great they really were? Better than this, surely. You cannot double production in only 7 years and not suffer the consequences: watchmakers are not trained in a day. You cannot remove any semblance of external and more objective quality control (Geneva seal) and replace it with your own joke of a seal and expect things to be better.
>boo hoo! Cartier and shitters are devaluing muh Geneva seal!
What a joke.

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probably the cleanest, most detailed movement I've ever seen.

what is it

>>60927317
would be perfect...
but the hands look like plastic (and they may be)

sooooo.... no.

>>60927460
classlet

>>60927512
I'm fine with 36mm watches, but it looks hilariously large on that guy's wrist.

>>60927501
Yes, the hands on my $1800 watch are plastic. Dumbass.

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Working on an AS 1914 right now (found no better pic), the dial side is retardedly overcomplicated.

Is this why A. Schild tanked in the end, their movements being too complicated for the post-quartz era? AS did some pretty elaborate production movements, I know even Poljot copied their alarm movement.

>>60927501
The hands are clearly enameled metal. You wouldn't know quality if some one turned it into a hammer and smashed you in the face with it.

>>60927209
That's a neat vintage Omega.

just get a Bocтóк lol

>>60927717
Mine broke after just two months.

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Ayyyy


>>60927484
Its the dial side of some breguet double tourbillon

>>60927717
I have five. Though two needs service and one needs major repairs.

Also four donors. Also just ordered ten 22cal donor movements for like $18.

>>60926726
What watch is that??

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>>60927576
hey sure look plastic.

>>60927701
I prefer A. Lange

you can keep your GS filth and JDM civics
>oh zaratsu!
>oh JDM civic with work wheels!
>oh urushi!
>oh Japanese enamel so speshul!1

literally the embodiment of meme that is 4chan.

>u no rika Seiko! u reave fread! evelyone rova Seiko!!

>>60927484
If you're talking about picture it's a breguet double tourbillon

>>60927979
Thanks for the heads up

>>60927755
you arent supposed to put them in your ass

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>>60927209
Nice, is that one of the original cosmics?

>>60927850
Woah Dudę, you seriously think a 40k watch is nicer than a 2k watch??? lmaoing at your life.

well I want a Speedmaster. the history, looks, and being bombarded by them on the forums have overwhelmed me (and I'm a suck for chronographs). you win /wt/.... for now. although I might pick something unique.

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>>60927850
You heard it here first folks. A 2k Seiko is so good it can be mentioned in the same breath as ALS :^)

Why the fuck are there so many Bambinos? Which one is the latest one?

>>60928090
ooooh fattie has patek or als hidden in his folds?

or just old, torn up seikosans?

継続は力なり!

Daini looka on u with shame!

見ぬが花!

they cost $5 each to manufacture :/
orient's kinda out of control (so is Seiko desu)

What is the /wt/ approved dress watch? Hoping to not spend over $400.

>>60928625
Do a bunch of research and get a vintage Seiko or Omega.

>>60928625
Seiko only.

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The great wave will consume the gaijin fools

Whats a good place to get a JDM seiko penis quartz?

>>60928625
For around that you could get a /cock/tail time.
It not exclusively a dress watch, but really looks stunning in person and you're probably not going to find anything "classier" at the price.

>>60929862
Japan.

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>>60928625
>>60929884
Forgot pic.
It's not the best pic.

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>>60928210
:^)

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Celebrating my birthday.

>>60928029
It's supposed to be but honestly something looks off about that watch.

The face doesn't look like any original Cosmic I've ever seen. wtf are those hour markers and second hand??

They were very high end watches on release and even given it's age that just looks badly made. For example the outer date numbers don't even align correctly. 31 is supposed to sit directly about the 12 numeral.

>>60928909
Why Vintage? Are the movements much better than the new ones?

But the Universe wasn't created. It was always there.
The idea that there is time, with a beginning and an end, are the things that are creations.
We created limits, in a Universe that has none.

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Oh, hey

>>60930134
You can get a lot more bang for your buck if you find a good piece. Vintage Seikos can be crazy accurate, as well as having good, dressy styling. Good condition vintage Omegas are also far more stylish than modern ones in my opinion. You also get the Swiss meme there.

In the case of vintage in general, you can get way better value. Also, dress watches should generally be small. I love the cocktail time, but it is pushing the limits.

>>60930134
No, he's implying how /wt/ autists start with a certain budget for a new watch, start looking for a decent watch in those budget limits, realise that they cant get shit and decide for a cheap, yet 'tasteful' vintage seiko or vostok.

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>>60930085
I thought something looked weird about it but don't know the original cosmics well at all.

>>60930134
The movements are by and large not "better" than well made modern movements (although they may in many cases be better decorated, especially for pre-60s movements), but the price discount for vintage watches compared to modern watches are very significant. But avoiding fakes, frankens, redials, polishes, and generally trashed watches takes research, diligence, and ultimately risk.

>>60930674
Stop being a faggot. Collecting vintage IS a thing.
Personally I don't get Vostock, but Seiko has great vintages, and when you expand to the best vintage watches, like Hamilton or Bulova you're getting some good shit.

You probably see no value in vintage cars and think Lambo is the best thing ever.

>>60930410
>It was always there
>Universe that has none
[citation needed]
You do realize that's a theory? There isn't definitive proof of that and in fact other theories with a beginning and end.

Sure we may know more now, but in the grand scheme of things out current universal model isn't that far from "God created everything one day and left shit roll from there."

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It finally came in
Love that the sapphire is AR coated
It seems like the lugs are 23mm though, sucks since that strapsco strap I ordered is 22mm.

Should I just roll with it or return the strap when it gets here?

>>60931052
Get a good watch for the 22mm strap.

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Does this look weird? It's 22mm
>>60931138
Please find me another GMT watch with a raised and coated sapphire crystal, hands that reach all the way to the edge and 40mm for 100 bucks.

>>60931279
It's like $400 tho?

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>>60931645
I was never a fan of "swiss made" quartz watches, but this is actually a really nice watch.

Came in a really nice box too

>>60927717
T. Snake oil salesmen

>>60928625
Vintage omega
Marine 38
Sarb 033

Ignore diehard Seiko faggots all are excellent all are finished well. Buy what you like.

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>>60926350

>>60932133
Fuck off with your quartz shit. Batteries are degenerate.

>>60932133
Does this model have kanji day of the week?

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What does /wt/ think of my of my bracelet polish? Matched the brushing to my subbie and then I used metal polish for a great, deep shine. Crazy impressive in person.

>>60932119
>Vintage Omega
What vintage Omega dress watch in acceptable condition are you getting for $400 these days?

>>60932286
coarse/10

>>60932434
Fucking this. I see this suggested all the time and I've never seen one anywhere for that price that was in good running condition

>>60932191
weeaboo trash

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>>60932552
Its not coarse, its almost identical they way rolex brushes their subbies, rolex on the right. Except mine is also polished. But yes its a little less smoother since its done by hand. I might not even want to tell u guys since u sound a bit pompous

>>60932286
Now it looks strange because it doesn't match the brushed finish on the case.

>>60933090
>I brushed the bracelet myself
>it looks just like the rolex one!
>u sound a bit pompous

2/10 I replied.

>>60933090
You retarded or blind?

>>60933157
Maybe Im both who knows, still it looks better irl as everything. But yes rolex brushing is slightly finer, but very very close, zoom in on the white glare at the top and compare its horizontal width. Then you understand.

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I'll post something other than a Seiko.

>>60925994
What website is good for buying fakes?

I had a fake submariner from the street in Malaysia and it was awesome. Automatic and all!

Alas, not waterproof...

Affordable dress watch <40mm? Max $150.

>>60933520
You might be able to find something from citizen at that price. Orient Bambino (not quite a dress watch). Otherwise at that price point just go to the mall and pick something you like the looks of.

>>60927209
>>60927330
>>60927774
>>60928029
>>60930418
Only watches ITT that aren't laughable garbage assuming they aren't fakes

>>60932191

Yes

how do i stop my nato from smelling like hell

>>60933839
Stop being a NATO wearing homo.

>>60933839
Stop sweating like a pig m8.

>>60934050
i havent seen a metal bracelet that dont look like kitsch shit

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VERY IMPORTANT

I remember 2 or 3 years ago there was this aviator/bomber was that was only sold on this janky military memorabilia tier website that looked like it was made in 1995.

Does anybody know what I'm talking about? It was a classic aviator

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i recently bought a Forsining Men's Steampunk Automatic. Has anyone tried it.

>>60934987
>steampunk
>automatic
>not steam powered

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>>60934987

>>60935057
i was looking into watches but there are none that are skeleton automatic tourbillion out there and if there was it was really out of my budget of 100-200

>>60934987
That's not a watch, it's a Happy Meal Toy.

>>60935097
That's not a Tourbillion. You really expect one for $30??

All they've done is cut a hole to expose the balance wheel.

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How rare/pricy are GMT-Master's with a natural fuchsia bezel

>>60935152
>cut
What would u recommend if i wanted a tourbillion watch that not expensive?

>>60935221
>tourbillon
>not expensive

Pick one.

>>60935237
whats the cheapest one and if there is none that fine im happy with what i got till a Devon Tread XD

>>60935097
To get an actual tourbillion, you are in for around $400 used, or $700 new. Both of these are approximate prices for the cheaper Chinese tourbillions.

>>60935190
A similar one sold for $8900 on hodinkee apparently. So around that mark depending on the condition, I suppose.

>>60935221
>>60935251

Something like this is about as cheap as you'll get for a real tourbillion.

https://www.amazon.com/Akribos-XXIV-AKR493RG-Mechanical-Tourbillon/dp/B0078K39IU/

>>60935277
ooh ok thanks ^.^

hai guise im looking 4 a COSC certified minute repeater GMT moonphase perpetual calendar 20ATM 18k gold diver chronograph with le James Bond NATO strap but i only have $20 what r my options thx XP

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>>60926350
it's a bummer, they fag up these threads with Seiko trash, and are the literal definition of cancer. they don't talk about movements or microengineering, they're just Seiko fanboys who can't afford anything nicer (with the exception of a 2k rolex/speedy).

they really fag these threads to death.

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>>60935476
:3 seiko

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>>60935682
>They don't talk about movements or micro engineering
Yeah, I mean, except for me literally handholding people though virtually every vintage Seiko movement and model family in existence as opposed to your vacuous shitposting.

>>60935682
How about instead of complaining you talk about the movement in that cosmic?

>>60935866
who the fuck are you? this is an anonymous board friend.... you realize that? your claims may bear fruit, or you may be some deviant troll from /b/.

>>60935866
>vintage Seiko

Seiko will only guarantee parts availability for 10 years, and that's for their pride and joy Grand Seikos. They don't care about longevity and have no continuously produced iconic watch. No Submariner, Speedmaster, etc. Just a bunch of random constantly updated shit.

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anyone have a good website for buying watches?

>>60935896
I picked up a couple of Cosmic 2000's once, tried to start a conversation on the movements (and design), and was thusly shot down by the Seiko fanboys.

You guys have utterly taken over these threads. Militantly. There's no room outside of Seiko/Orient. Perhaps a splash of vintage Omega, maybe a speedy or a vintage Rolex.

>>60935980
weeb trash gonna weeb trash

>>60935944
For vintage Seiko models no such guarantee was necessary as donor movements are easily and cheaply available for virtually every movement family produced between the 1960s and the mid 1970s.

That being said, in having three 1970s 52xx LM Specials, one 1975 King Seiko Special 5256 and one 1967 Seikomatic-P 5106 serviced I've needed zero spare parts excepting crystals.

>>60935980
Nonsense. You were told that the Omega 56x and 75x were amazing movements, but to be wary of potential issues with opening the monobloc cases. I constantly talk up the 56x/75x as it was one of the four greatest series produced automatic movements of the pre-quartz era (along with the Seiko 52xx, the ETA 2892-A2 and the Rolex 303x).

>>60935476
lol

This shit gets me every time. These people haave mental problems. And then when they finally get some shitter Seiko or Slavaderskie they then come back to this thread and start whining about how it must be broken because it gains or loses 30 seconds daily.

>>60935980
/fa/ seems to have better watch threads than /g/ these days which is sad.

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>>60935682
>they really fag these threads to death.

Yeah, and if you say anything bad about Seiko or even just dismiss it because you don't like weeb shit they start foaming at the mouth. You also can't talk about any Swiss brands without them rushing into to start screaming how the Grand Seiko is better.

I don't even really hate Seiko but the people here can be insufferable faggots.

>>60935947
watchrecon, chrono24, and there's another I'm trying to think of

>>60936081
Hate to break the news to you, but sub-Rolex Swiss watches are mostly vastly overpriced pleb-catching trash hawked to the unsuspecting using advertising budgets that exceed manufacturing costs.

>>60936049
How sad is that! You're so right though.

I posted my Tudor collection here the other day, they laughed.

>>60936112
they do exceed manufacturing costs, but trash they are not.

that's an oversimplified, intellectually-lazy, and emotional response to Rolex.

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>>60935682
>>60934987
>>60936049
>>60935980
>>60936045
>>60935902
Damn summer hits /wt/ hard.

>>60936140
I said sub-Rolex, as in all the nominally Swiss brands cheaper than Rolex. Rolex themselves still makes excellent, if overpriced, watches. At any pricepoint below Rolex you are better off avoiding Swiss brands.

>>60936162
You're referring to Tudor as well as the 'nominally Swiss brands cheaper than Rolex'? I disagree about that. But agree with the gist of the rest of your comment.

>>60936199
That's a fair point, I should have exempted in-house Tudor from that comment as well. Really I mean The Swatch Group and all the other Swiss brands slapping ETA movements into "Swiss" cases and using advertising to pawn them off on non-watch people. Hell, Panerai and IWC have the gall to charge more than Rolex/Tudor for such trash.

>>60936112
I agree to an extent. Unless of course the watch offers something charming/unique in addition to just having an ETA.

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I own an archimede pilot chrono, I'm having it refinished.

I need a huge favor from a watch-genius: I have a tough question: does anyone know if the bezel's tension-fitted, or screwed-on?

pic borrowed, too lazy to find one in my hd

>>60936388
I don't see why it would be screw on.

>>60936473
me neither

my watchmaker (who's refinishing it) is having a tough time removing the bezel, and doesn't know if it's the latter or the former. this should probably raise red flags.

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What's /g/'s opinion of Invicta watches?

>>60936661
Dogshit. They are a very cheap way to get a 4r36 but you have to do so much work to make them presentable it's not worth it.

>>60936661
Gross. Avoid.

>>60936679
>>60936685
Elaborate pls

>>60936707
Covered in invicta branding, including a giant name carved into the side of the case. Shameless sub ripoff.

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>>60936661
I love them! My Pro Diver is the centerpiece of my collection.

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>>60936756

>>60936756
I just picked up that OD green Seiko the other day on Amazon.

Question: Does the day of the week keep the language you set it in?
Example, will it skip Spanish (why the fuck would you have multiple languages in the first place??) and automatically roll over into English for the next day?

>>60936780
No, it swaps between English and Spanish, which is cool because I always wanted to learn a second language

>>60936780
Yes, it takes a while though.

>>60936756
>centrepiece
>on the far right
What did he intend to convey with this statement?

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Some of my shitters. R8

>>60936886
actually not shitters. dig em'.

>>60936886
That MDV is such a good beater. It's pretty much everything a cheap diver should be.

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Ye olde SKX

do speedmaster pros wear large?

>>60936972
It's probably my favorite watch if you factor in cost, but I find myself wearing the deep blue alot more because of the sapphire and the bezel on the MDV is super loud.

>>60936886
y do u call them shitters tho

Is it smart to save up for a $10,000 Rolex or can I get high quality watches for $1000ish?

>>60937388
Could probably get a 114270 (or some similar oyster perpetual) for about $4k. That way you won't have m a x i c a s e.

>>60937388
You know you can afford a Rolex when you don't have to think about buying a Rolex.

Otherwise, get something cheaper, but still nice.

>>60937401
That one looks good but maybe not quite as sporty as a Submariner IMO. I'll still keep in mind though

>>60937412
What are some good quality watches at $1k-2k? Kind of thinking about a Grand Seiko but not sure if the average watch shop can maintain it

>>60937542
GS are good but very different to a Rolex. For that kind of money just buy what you like. Personally I'd get several vintage and/or 2nd hand models rather than one 10k watch.

>>60936886
Horrid, especially that shitty chronograph on the bracelet.

Why the fuck would the thought of buying any of these even cross your mind?

>>60932286
GODDAMN
I don't know or care if that looks like Rolex, it looks fantastic. How did you do that?

>>60937725
Jesus christ summer hit this place hard this year

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>>60933477

>>60932286
it looks retarded. there's a reason polishing isnt cheap

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>>60936886
Nice SKX rip off m9.

>>60937959
Better movement, bezel and crystal than the SKX, and I got it for cheaper

>>60937388
Personally I'd save for the Rolex considering all the watches I've bought and since flipped/donated. That said, it would have to be 10x the cost of the watch saved up in my watch fund so it wouldn't feel like a giant hole ripped out of my budget.

>>60934887
Eaglemoss?

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I like it, but the crystal is exposed with no bezel. Looking to get something more normal, brushed stainless. I kind of like the Seiko Kinetic.

>>60938457
>but the crystal is exposed with no bezel
That's generally what you want, mineral glass and sapphire are harder to scratch than steel.

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>>60938508
>mineral glass and sapphire are harder to scratch than steel.
Huh. Did not know that. Glad I mentioned it. I'm not a superfreak, I just like a little bit of shiny stuff.

>>60938672

Mos scale of hardness is your friend.

Also, they are easier to repair. You gouge your steel lug or bezel or whatever, and you are in a bad place. With the crystal, you can repair it much more cheaply, or replace it outright at a considerably lower cost.

anyone have any idea if tissot actions are good?

How well does Rolexes and Omegas age? I kind of want a vintage, non scratched one at 2k-5k

>>60938996
Rolex is excessively conservative in their design, so a DateJust or Sub from 50 years ago wouldn't look out of place today.

Omega watches are generally trendier, save for the Moonwatch. Some vintage Omega look seriously dated if worn today.

>>60926458
Nothing says
>Non, ne me tuez pas!
Like a French-colored watch strap.

>>60939256
>it hurts to live please kill me.jpg

>>60939286
>jelly faggot who can only afford a shitty Seiko

>>60937725
Well in the promise of being more positive I can spill the beans. Its pretty easy I guess. Firstly you need an 80-100 grain sponge type of sandpaper, its like scotch brite but coarser and often red coloured. Sand it straight down. Then you need to polish it lighlty by hand with a basic polishing agent, its usually white and smells horribly, wear a mask. Now youll have a bracelet that looks good in any light, since usually brushed bracelet looks pretty boring in matt light.

I can't post pic for some reason but I have a Yachtmaster and a Aquaracer

>>60939577
>Yachmaster
OK, pretty cool, nice to have a bezel that is practical for everyday use
>Aquaracer
I'm sorry.

>>60939608

Aquaracer was my first legitimate watch, if I had the money I'd have purchased the Blue faced Monaco

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>>60939608

Is there a way of telling what year a Tag Heuer watch was made? Like with the serial number on a Seiko.

>>60939820
You can do carbon dating on the poo stains.

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>>60939906
zozzle

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>>60939906
Kek. But seriously, is there?

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AH FUCK, I sticked a q-tip soaked in denatured alcohol into my ear and now it stings like fuck! MOTHERFUCKER FUCK ME /WT/!

Also going to service one of these the FEF 6681, a nice tiny women's Swiss mechanical movement. Fuck, my ear!

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Alright lads after two weeks the Vietnamese croc strap has come in.
I'm really impressed for 14euros. This is my first croc strap so not sure how much the quality can vary but it feels good.

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>>60940422
Camera is bad but hopefully you can see it well enough

>>60940422
>>60940431

Nice watch and nice strap. Very refreshing to see on here.

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Got
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SSUQFG
Seiko Men's SNK809
And
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AWZDA4/
Casio Men's W800H-1AV

Don't really have any wristwatches worth a dime. How badly did I fuck up with my choice of an activewear and casualwear watches?

>>60939256
How does it work?

>>60940422
I don't remember if I've already asked, but which movement is in that Omega? Looks nice, and so is the croc strap.

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so who else /chillan/

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>>60940546
>>60940697
Cheers bois.
Honestly I still haven't opened it, and it was a gift so I don't know. After spending hours trying to date it I'm fairly confident to assume it's a 562 cal. I will probably get it serviced soon and then I know for sure.

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>>60940422
I'm waiting for a black Nam croc for my 5Actus, hope it'll be this good.

>>60940988
Very good Stowa rep :^)

How much was it?

>>60941321
little under 500 serviced and pretty much NOS from the forties

I wonder why Seiko didn't make the grand seiko quartz model into perpetual calendars. They obviously have the technology since they make cheap ass quartz perpetuals all the time. It wouldn't even have to be with a day or month function just make the day function perpetual.

>>60940988
Nice nomos

>>60927461
>How the mighty have fallen.
Exactly.

Other than some new colouring there is little real innovations going on and what there is originates with non-horologists.

>>60941596
>40's
Original Bauhaus? Nice!

>>60941765
not quite OG since nazis shut down bauhaus in 1933 but still kinda close

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>>60938996

Seconding

>>60939019

With the exception of the last 10 years when Rolex started making these horrid fucking maxi-cases and maxi-dials (and the ROLEXROLEXROLEX rehauts), their designs are the epitome of timelessness. Sure you can get a general idea for era if you're keen on stylistic cues but there are almost no Rolex watches made from the 1940's to the mid 00's (which is when they went full retard to satisfy the gook market for wall clocks) that wouldn't look great today, tomorrow, or 50 years from now. In the tv series Mad Men they gave Don Draper a Rolex Explorer but they didn't even bother going with a period correct one as the fairly modern 14270 Explorer (i.e. the 36mm 1990's model) that he wore "fits in" well enough in the 1960's setting without looking out of place. That's one of the reasons Rolex watches are so collectible, because you aren't going to look back in 20 years and go "what the fuck was I thinking?".

Vintage Omega watches can be found cheap on ebay but there's a reason for that. Pretty much everything made post 1970 looks really, really dated and everyone is going to tell that it's an old watch pretty much instantly. Speedmaster Professionals are the best choice for timelessness and they hold their value well, and are arguably the only watch that Omega hasn't ruined.

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Sorry, /wt/. Another poorfag here. Please relax. I'm considering a blue dial Bambino but this thing doesn't have an exhibition caseback which is disappointing because if I wanted a solid back I'd rather buy a quartz and stop wasting my time.

What do? Also would a blue dial like this look good on dark brown skin?

>>60942481

If that watch was 36-38mm i would have one in a second. I love those things. Only other thing about it i hate besides the size is the massive logo.

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>>60942481
>boohoo where's my steampunk observation port on the back that I'll cover up with a nato anyway?
Pic related is why there isn't one on Orients.

Oh shit for a second I thought James Yeager walked into the store.
>acu t-shirt
>tan cargo shorts
>tac beard
>bald
>barcode tattoo on back of neck
>G-Shock Mudman on a coyote-tan strap
I thought these people were a meme.

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Pretty sure the watch was one of these.

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my komanderskie is in the mail lads
pretty excited

>>60935289
swiss BTFO

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>>60942554
Yappari sou desu ne... They're ugly as hell. I'm still looking for a dress auto that's as pretty as the Bambino but also prettier on the inside as well.

>>60942509
+2mm or +4mm and they're perfect for my hands. My current chrono is around 42-44mm and it's the perfect size by far.

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>>60942554
>not posting the new movement

>>60930883
Did I hit a nerve there, buddy? Whats with all that hate you have going on there? Need a hug?
Everybody knows 90% of /wt/ are pretentious losers. I'm just pointing out to anon in my OP that he can get a nice quartz watch for max 100$ and save the rest. Unless he's serious about considering collecting watches and asking /wt/ for advice. In that case,
>good fuckin luck

>>60942856
That's literally the same movement.

>>60942697
Enjoy the ride Anon, it aint gonna last

>>60942738

I don't have small wrists i can easily wear a 42mm watch ... it just looks bad on me as a dress watch is supposed to be unobtrusive and slide under your cuff...divers and sport watches 40-42mm dress watches 36-38 imo

>>60942922
Great insight. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I'll look around for anymore dress autos sub $200 lol.

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>>60942481
>dark brown skin
gold is said to look nice on dark brown skin

>>60942887
it's litterally not. They are similar but the new rotor helps alot and besides, the movement has got hacking and hand-winding

>>60943100
Still basically the same shit, with most of the parts being interchangeable.

>>60943041
i know man thats the problem. Thats why i keep looking at the orient even though i think its a bit big as a dress watch. It may be worth it and it does look pretty damn striking for the price.

>>60943100
Gold huh. But most gold coloured ones look like cheap gold. White should be universal, yes?

>>60943423
Seems like there's nothing much to be honest. Might have to settle for a 40mm dress watch. Haha.

>>60942856
I'm looking at the Orient Agent ER02003W right now. Do you know if it's using the new F6722 or F6724? Or is it using an older one? Does anyone know? Long Island doesn't even bother to give the actual details.

>>60941256
Try and do a little internet research to find a reputable vintage watchmaker to do the service. The 56x is an amazing movement and you'll be amazed by what it's capable of if serviced by someone good.

>>60926726
wow reference please

>>60943857
Found the Calibre, 487. To be honest, it's such a turn off. I prefer something of the new F67 or the F69.

My dad wants to get me a watch as a graduation present, what should I get? I don't really want to make my parents spend more than like $3000 or so because that seems unnecessary but I guess I'm open to suggestions. I wear divers almost every day so I thought about maybe a nicer diver, but I love having a cheap beater SKX so much that I'm not sure how I would feel about wearing a diver worth a bunch of money. I already have a sentimental dress watch, too. So I guess that leaves a sort of a casual watch, maybe a chrono.

I guess the MAN ON THE MOON is a safe choice, but I'm kind of iffy about it and it's more expensive than I remember it being. The blue dial Aqua Terra is pretty nice too, but also over the budget. The Tudor Ranger is another option, I've liked it ever since that guy who used to post here got one. I've always liked Sinn, but I would need to look through their catalog some more to see specifically which one I like. I already have an assload of Seikos but maybe a GS would be neat. Please don't suggest Nomos.

Any suggestions? Honestly I'm so content with my cheap shitters that I don't feel much attraction to any expensive watches.

>>60944248
MOTFM

Safest choice ever.

>>60944248
Sinn of your liking
JLC Master Control / ultra thin
Your favourite GS
Tudor anything
Air King 1400
Oyster Precision 6422
ten (10) custom undone urban chronographs

>>60944376
Shit I forgot how much I love the JLC MUT Moon, it's pretty expensive though. So what Sinn models are good? There seems to be a whole lot of them and a whole lot of different types of overengineered technologies in them. How does Damasko compare?

>>60943214
>he thinks a movement without hand winding and a movement with hand winding is the same shit

Having to jerk off with your watch to get the rotor spinning long enough to charge the spring is not the same shit.

>>60944560
Damaskos movements are better but theyre fucking UGLY as sin. No pun intended

>>60942896
m-m-my excitement or the watch?

>>60942697
Are you going to strip it to the brass?

My amphibia is in the mail as well.

If I want to buy a limited edition Seiko watch that isn't out yet, how do I go improving my chances of buying one?

Like, where does Seiko sell them first?

Random AD's or official company stores/boutiques?

Is it possible to reserve one?

How does one find out when it even comes out?

>>60945190
Call the boutique or local AD. You can usually reserve one but you may have to put down a deposit or in some cases pay up front.

>>60944560
Moon Ultra Thin is significantly more expensive than time only ultra thin. It's also significantly more aesthetic, but I didn't recommend the MUT.

>>60945395
The JLC steel moon & calendar models are really good value I feel. But yeah, still a lot of money.

>>60945190
What limited edition Seiko? The new diver?

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>>60946561

Yeh

>>60943987
5s21-7a10

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What kind of movement do these cheap Chink alarm clocks with sweeping seconds use?
Is it some kind of mecha-quarz?

>>60948340
Could just be a quartz running at a higher frequency. Remember the only reason for 1Hz being the norm in quartz watches is because that saves battery.

>>60948357
Well they do use AAA batteries so it could be the case.

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>Rolex had a sweep second quartz model

Neat. Too bad they only made 1000 total, and only in gold.

https://youtu.be/M2FkD1QUc4w

>>60935881
>>60939639
more

>>60948427
The original quartz movements (including the swiss beta 21) are all sweep second. Lots of Omega f8192 available with that movement.

>>60948598
The original astron wasn't sweep seconds was it?

Who else fell for the Timex meme? The ticc is overwhelming

>>60948649
I believe you're correct

>>60935980

yeah it is really annoying because I actually like seiko watches but if anyone says anything is better than a seiko at any price 15 people come to tell them they are retarded.

>>60948895
This. Probably because none of those 15 people can afford a real watch and need to justify that.

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Is there nowhere in the US to go look at Sinn watches? I'm kind of interested in a 556 or a U1 or something, but I kind of want to see one in person first. Apparently watchbuys.com is the only authorized US seller and I've never even heard of them.

>>60949132

watchbuys does road shows.

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New arrival. I need a crystal press.

>>60949397
you need a fucking brain is what you need

>>60949436
Ok.

>>60949397
why did you buy it in parts like that

Are vostockvs good fucboi watches?

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>>60950770

>>60949397
I hope you enjoy it being ten to five

because it's going to be ten to five for a long fucking time

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Also finished restoring my JDM Fox Fire Casio. Bezel, bullbars, Maratac adapters and strap.

>>60950888
I'm probably not understanding you. The watch works fine.

Are there any good soviet era wrist watches that /g/ recommends?

>>60950979
>Are there any good soviet era wrist watches
no

>>60933477
Depends on if you want a Swiss clone or not.

>>60926350
I feel ya, bro. These idiots wouldn't know a quality watch if they were right in front of it. Probably couldn't tell the difference between a Patek Philippe and a Richard Mille.

>>60950979
A lot of good watches were made from 1922-1991, unless you mean are there any good soviet watches in which case the answer is obviously no.

>>60927774
Fake as fuck.

>>60928090
Fucking weeb spending 2 grand on a nip watch. Kys

>>60928625
Citizen.

>>60951069
A 5106 seiko isn't $2k, if you're going to bait at least put some effort in.

>>60930418
Hey, Pepsi. Show us the backing of the watch.

>>60933425
Much better

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>>60926350

>>60951086
Anyone spending thousands for a Chinkshit watch though should just die.

>>60948427
>that reese's cup bezel
goddamn that's hideous. Looks like some AliExpress shit

>>60951134
So stowas are out then? :^)

>>60951149
Is it a Japanese movement? Then yes.

>>60951160
The joke is the cases are [allegedly] chink.

What's with the influx of newfags?

>>60951177
What's with the influx of chinkshit lovers who jerk off to Seiko watches?

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>>60951192
>What's with the influx of chinkshit lovers who jerk off to Seiko watches?
>influx

>>60951293
Wish the non LE models weren't bigger, since that one's just too damn much.

>>60951215
Hideous
>>60951293
Even worse

>>60951386

>>>60951293
>Even worse

Someone like you would say that.

>>60951051
alright, if there are no good watches from soviet era russia, are there any from eastern europe, preferably poland or latvia made before or shortly after the collapse of the soviet union?

>>60951480
Because they're not aesthetically pleasing. Save your money and buy something of actual quality. No one is going to look at your Seiko and be impressed.

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A pic from the vintage dealer, 400$ for a steel omega vintage, should i bite guys?

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>>60951559
Movement

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>>60951069
>Mistakes a $90 USD 1967 Seikomatic-P for a $2,000 watch
>Still tries to talk shit about Seiko as if his mistake didn't just prove how amazing they are.
LMAO

>>60951578
Assuming the case is in decent shape you should jump all over that Connie for $400

>>60951499
They're memeing you. Vostok Komandirskies and Amphibians are fine very cheap durable watches. Pobeda and derivatives are good small vintage style watches. Poljot made decent 3133 chronographs that are relatively cheap as well.

East Germany had Ruhla watches but they're fairly poor. Belarus had Luch which you can get the very thin 2209's, but those also come from some other brands too.

>>60951590
They're absolute trash. Even the most expensive Seiko couldn't outmatch an AP or even a Breitling.

>>60951604
sorry, I am new. What kind of Vostok Amphibian would you recommend for pretty cheap?

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>>60951607
Not him but GS is not that bad, they have their places. Although i won't buy one brand new, their newest piece this year caught my eyes

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>>60951607
>Audemars Nigguet
>Brietling
L O L
O
L

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>>60951660
They're all pretty much the same, even the new ones today. Just watch out for sellers on Ebay that will have dozens of vintage ones with fake dials or other swapped out parts.

>>60951660
They are all cheap, ugly watches. Just pick any.

>>60951607
People like you are why Acura exists.

>>60949132
Watch buys are a bunch of fucking cunts

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>>60939256
>ICP, the watch

People forget credor is a seiko line

>>60943100
My $50 Chinese shitter no name movement has hacking and hand winding, it's not really anything to write home about.

>>60951902
Credors are either absolutely gorgeous or absolutely atrocious. I like what they are trying to do, and hope they can stick to the stuff that turns out well in the future. I also really hope they expand their range of tourbillions.

>>60951531
Why the fuck would you buy things to impress others? Buy shit because you personally enjoy it, fuck what others think, they can buy their own shit.

>>60952000
>>60952000

>>60951998
Why would I buy some Japanese fucking watch in my line of work? I work in cybersecurity in the private sector. If I was seen wearing some nip watch, I'd be laughed at.

>>60951969
Eichii 2 all day

>>60951831
>thinks Acura is shit yet they produce one of the best supercars on the market: the NSX

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>>60952041
Eichii 2 is amazing.
But then they also make this.

>>60952039
You must have really fun coworkers. My coworkers wear anything from terrorist casios to pope watches to Daytonas to vintage two-tone Datejusts.

>>60952039
I can guarantee 90% don't even look at your watch. Who the fuck cares what watch you wear so long as you like it? Are you so desperate for approval you won't wear things you enjoy? Sad.

>>60952047
You misunderstand. I attempted to imply that poor anon could not wrap his mind around a company making both high and low-end products.

>>60952067
Well when you're making six-figures, you're wearing watches to pretty much everything. Meetings, events, traveling, etc. Some wear Apple Watches, some wear cheaper shit, but my bosses and my coworkers wear Day-Dates, Royal Oak's, etc.

>>60952076
>yet you're posting on Seiko General

>>60952103
You continue proving my point. I hope you find happiness.

>>60952133
There is no point. 95% of these shitty ass watches are Seiko's. This is WATCH general. If you want a sub-general where you post Seiko's, go ahead. But you're shitting up the general and the board.

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>>60952157
>stop liking what I don't like, the post

>>60952173
Enjoy your chinkshit

>>60952179
I do, thanks.

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>>60952157

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>>60952157
>complains about how people are posting Seikos
>doesn't post a non-seiko watch
>bonus points: it's an Omega or other bottom-shelf ""Swiss"" watch, or the fake posted earlier itt
>doesn't try to start a conversation about anything other than how many Seikos get posted

What is your favourite complication anon? Which type of movement decoration do you prefer? Favorite independent maker?

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>>60952211

>>60953707
Why a seiko sub? Just why.

>>60953754
>solar
>not $8000

yeah why

>>60952039
This anon here just don't want to accept the fact that the Japanese is good at whatever they do and refuse to accept the fact that the Westerners are terrible at almost everything.