/wt/ - Watch Thread

Where do I buy Habrings?

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Remember.

Always fall for the Hamilton meme.

>>61281481
Straight from habring, they only make a few hundred watches a year if I'm not mistaken.

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Posting some more of my bb

I like techno
Prefer minimalist aesthetics
Black and white preferred

what watch should I get?
preferably less than $500

thanks friends

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Sexy af

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The rose

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Beautiful

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>>61281277
I got this sexy beast

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The clasp turns into the shield which is a nice little touch

>>61281964
Wear it in good health :^)

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Fuck yea got off drill early, and had a new aquisition waiting for me in the mail. Can't believe how small this thing is

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>>61282185
DW-5600 for scale

>>61282185
>literally made out of plastic
>$250

nice meme marathon.

nice fucking meme.

>>61282235
>$250
Try $100. Not paying 250 for a plastic mech when I actually field use mine.

>>61282444
Some day Ima get a railroad model of one of these. They're so neat

>>61282444
What is the railroad model?

>>61282185
Strongly considering buying this exact model soon. What are your impressions of it so far?

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Do you think it would be wise to trade up to an Omega Seamaster QUARTZ?

Trade value of about $900-1k USD. I think they go for around $1200? I'm in Aus so there's usually a slight premium on top.

I would be trading a microbrand shitter and using funds from sales of another microbrand shitter and a steinhart shitter.

Worth it or no?

>>61283030
lol no

>>61283049

Why? I'd be looking to flip it pretty quickly, and I feel like I might *make* a hundred bucks in the process.

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should I buy this or the citizen nighthawk? I wear a gold ring.

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>>61283116

How do date and moon phase complications work

>>61283254
They're both affixed directly to the gear train, as would a second, minute, and hour hand, rotating at a slightly slower rate.

>>61282652
Some Accutrons were certified for use on American railroads

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>>61282652
Some anon posted one here.

>>61283287
So it rotates at half the speed of the hour hand i would assume? Is that correct?

>>61283380
>>61283382
Nice. I've heard there is a lot of horological history in regards to american railroads and I should learn more about it. Are these models more expensive?

>>61283404
Yes.

>>61283404
This is not the whole story. Moonphase are affixed directly to the geartrain yes and rotate around (1/24)*(1/29.5) the speed of the hour hand.

Most date complications do not turn smoothly all day, but jump at midnight. They typically use a sawtooth wheel that jumps ahead when the time reaches midnight.

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Alright friends, who can come up with an alternative to this
>high accuracy quartz
>durable as frig
>diver
except not krautshit

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>>61283404
If you're talking about day/night indicators, which are not moonphase, then yes, they just rotate at half the speed of the hour hand. They're basically just 24-hour dials, but with a sun and moon disk instead of a hand.

>>61283420
Oh right there is a .5 in there.

Yeah I've disassembled a slavshit movement because I wanted to learn how the date jumped. Having a hard time getting it together again but I'm learning.


Was there functional purpose to moonphases back in the day?

>>61283459
To tell when the werewolves would be out.

No, of course not. I suppose you could make an argument about when it'll be bright enough to see at night or when a good time for stargazing is.

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>>61283459
Pretty sure most of the reason is astrological. That being said there are for sure reasons to be aware of the current moonphase.

>>61283566
Like what. In this day and age at least.

>>61283427
If that is a quartz watch its fucking laughable. Look how misaligned the second hand is. If it was mechanical it could be mid second but if it's quartz it should always be aligned to the second. SAD!

>>61283566
Sure, I suppose tides make sense

>>61283689
The original question was about "back in the day." That being said, my gif is an answer your question. Knowing the moonphase, and what it will be soon will tell you about neap and spring tides.

>>61283870
Alright but tides are mostly irrelevant to the average person. I guess period tracking is helpful.

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I didn't realize GS Quartz is so cheap. Might have to buy this.

>>61283116
Are you a nigger?

>>61284172
Quite beautiful

Looking for a daily driver under 1k AUD. I was thinking cocktail time, but not sure how I feel about a cheap mechanical for daily use.

>>61285506
get it while you can

>>61285528
the new SRPB43 is pretty much the same watch isn't it?

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Good news for the Alpinist fags. Strapcode is releasing a new jubilee bracelet that looks like it fits better than the actual stock SARB bracelet.

>>61286238
Fuck, that's the first pic where Alpinist actually looks good to my eye. I always wanted to like it, but found it ugly.

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>>61285595
Not really. "Presage" on the dial is a bit lame and the movement has a lower power reserve. If you're gonna get one of the new ones, at least make it one of the coloured ones.

>>61281751
Nomos Tangente

/fa/

>>61286238
Awesome, I might get one for my SARB033.

>>61286599
Oh god all of those look like shit

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>>61286271
>>61286550
Yea the jubilee looks good on it. If I hadn't just bought the stock bracelet I'd buy one. They range from $109 for the most basic clasp to $137 for a wetsuit ratchet buckle.

Stainless with screw in links. Might pick one up soon just to have it once/if the price drops.

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>>61286377
/git/
/out/

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>>61286634
I love Strapcode bracelets, I've got a super oyster on my SKX & a super engineer my PW3001.

>>61281751
Daniel Wellington for such a shitty description

>>61283030
Omega Seamaster Quartz = Next Level Cuck

>>61281494
imitation american, imitation swiss brand. not falling for the meme. might get a gruen curvex/hamilton equivalent though. Vintage hamilton is the meme to fall for

>>61281751
jungans max bill, stowa antea or nomos (any of them, they all follow that general aesthetic)

>>61281950
>i can't afford a submariner

>>61282444
i need one of these. its required for me to go on living

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What watch is this?

Casio W96H?

>>61283116
fucking gross man ew buy a real seiko like an mm300 or something

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>>61287524

"better" pic

>>61284172
elegant. gold done right
>>61286238
trying hard not to buy one. trying to save for other watches

>>61287588
I keep looking at the sarbs and putting them in my shopping cart... then i stop myself because at the end of the day no matter how nice they seem they are shitters. If paul pluta ever gave good advice it was to not waste money on buying a bunch of shitters. the 400 dollars here and there adds up.

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Does /wt/ approve of this watch? (asking for a friend)

>>61288407
i meant the bracelet. already have the watch. they are tool watches essentially. the movements are basically undecorated but keep good time.

probably going to keep saving and get a datejust. the watch looks fine on shark mesh/leather

>>61288596
>fell for the skeleton meme

no one in the history of watchmaking has managed to make a skeleton watch that isn't trashy as fuck.

>>61288684
its not a bad watch man i have my fair of worse watches. Just trying to change my ways. The 17 and 33 are damn hard not to buy though. Cannot beat them for anywhere near the price.

>>61288596


this
>>61288720

>>61288732
i agree. resisting a few shitters myself

>>61288596
If you really want a skeleton under 1k, this isn't a bad one. It has decent legibility. It's basically a step up from something like a fossil skeleton. Fake American branding aside, Hamilton is a decent way to get cheap access to cheap eta movements. Skeleton dials aren't my style but if you want one you could do a lot worse here.

Any good 24hr watches reccomendations?

Vintage slavshit my only option or are they still made?

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Thought?

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>>61289818
The geophysic and the master are beautiful watches.

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>>61289867

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>>61289982

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>>61289937
>off center subdial
Fuck i hate this

>>61289774
glycine airman. if you're poor then i guess slavshit is all you can get.

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>>61290038

>>61289867
>>61289937
>>61289982
>>61290001
>>61290020
>>61290038
>>61290053


Which do you choose wt?

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>>61290065
JLC, but the 38mm one

what's the point of mechanical watch, their technology is out-dated

>>61290119
that's the exact jlc i would get...its nice to see other people on here with good taste.

>>61290195
But I do use it to piss

>>61290211
Fun fact, you can pee even if you cut off the penis.

>>61290246
I guess. But still, I use it to aim at the bowl.

>>61290195
tell me about the last technology revolution in watch industry, it's like about twenty years ago?

>>61290333
Its constantly evolving. Mostly in materials sciences and precision machining.

>>61290333
The latest major development was probably the widespread adoption of silicone in escapement components (springs, escape wheels, etc). The minituarization of fusee and chain mechanisms is also fairly recent. On the case side, you have all-sapphire cases that are pretty new (though they look pretty ugly to me to be honest, I can't rent they're new tech).

On the up and coming side of things, MEMS is getting a lot of talk - Seiko and timex at least are both working on it. Csac atomic watches have also started appearing, although still too big to really be wristwatches. Personally I'd love to see some innovation in terms of oils and bearings that could extend service intervals, though I haven't heard of anything like that.

>>61290353

https://youtu.be/MZ9j-MYDs9Y

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Enjoying my penis quartz more than I thought I would.

>>61283870
Fuck off ninefag

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got this from my granddad and actually enjoy wearing it

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>>61291673
>Got this from my granddad
>not a scratch on it

>>61291776
He said he got it from his grandad, not that it's an heirloom passed down 3 generations.

He could mean his grandad gave it to him as a present.

New Zodiac Sea Wolf any good?

>>61291673
Other than the day-date window that's surprisingly classy looking. Great shitter, anon.

>>61291776
he gifted it new to me, because he has a gold watch to which i admired since i was a kid

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>>61281751
C I T I Z E N

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>>61281751

Orient Star EL05002B

or just one of the many orient bambinos, but make sure to buy one with hacking second and hand winding

>>61292647
Btw not minimalist but for some reason these watches scream 90s-00s techno to me.

Got a Casio F105W-1A, like the simplistic look and feel of it, unfortunately it's not waterproof (I'm a lifeguard) is there anything similar with a 100m rating?

>>61292719
Damn, that would be a great shot if the band weren't 1mm too small.

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>>61292758

real patricians don't mind insignificancies like that... that's reddit tier bitchery

>>61292827
Cut the bullshit, it looks awful and you know it.

>>61292837
i like the smaller nato strap on the diver but do not like the smaller leather band on the dress watch as much. It doesnt look horrible however.

>>61292719
ona side note i love that watch and is exactly the orient i would buy. If only they made them in a decent size

>>61292891
It eats away at my autism the same way unaligned hands do.

>>61292913
That is fair. What kills me is the fact that this company makes a high quality affordable and beautiful domed crystal mechanical dress watch .. but you could never wear it as such because it would never slide elegantly under the cuff. its fucking 42mm! I can easily pull off a 42mm watch but its just not suited to this type of watch.. it looks silly as shit in with a suit.

>>61292891
40,5mm is acceptable if you're wrists aren't to skinny and you're not a complete manlet...

the 21mm lug to lug distance is what bus me more

>>61292950
How thick are the Bambinos? 40mm wouldn't be so bad if they aren't THICC.

>>61292968
11,8 mm
atleast the newest version

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>>61292961
oh my mistake i thought they were all 42.. but even so 40 for a dress watch? i would prefer 36-38

>>61293025
Damn, they should offer a manual wind version.

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>>61292961
>the 21mm lug to lug distance is what bus me more
>21mm lug to lug

>>61293097
lug width i meant

>>61292719
I used to have one of those and it was very nice. I think if they did a 36/38mm version it would be a near perfect budget dress watch.

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>>61293050

i quite like my WZ0011DD,

37.5mm diameter,
11.2mm thickness,
lug width: 18mm

it really looks good in sunlight, the picture doesn't do the dial justice

Do I absolutely have to send in a Rolex for maintenance every 5 years or can it be 10 instead?

>>61293351
don't fall for the 5 year meme
send it in when the accuracy becomes unbearable or you dropped it...

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>>61293050
maybe the SARB033?
pros:
38mm, 6R movement, sapphire crystal, best case finish for a watch in this price range...

cons:
mediocre bracelet, loom on a dresswatch although it's suble

about 350$

>>61293472
im this guy >>61288407

>>61293228
ill have to check that out thanks for the advice

>>61293705
it also got drilled lugholes and a slightly domed sapphire, was able to get it during a sale for about 430$

it's handwinding but that's one of the reasons i bought it in the first place

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>>61293472
>loom on a dress watch
Firstly it's lume, unless it has a machine for weaving cloth on it. Secondly it's not a dress watch, it's a dressy sport watch. Same as the Datejust etc. Thirdly it's an awesome watch and the bracelet problem can be solved by putting it on a leather strap.

>>61293860
My brother has one, and it turned matte from all the scratches.

>spending +$200 on a piece of metal to tell you what time it is
Where the smartwatch at

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>>61293860
What bracelet problem? I like my bracelet. And yeah, it's not a dress watch.

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>>61286238
>>61286634

So my Omega Geneve just gave up,one day was working fine the other day stopped completely.
Took it to the local watch place and the guy is saying that it needs cleaning.
One I dont trust him,two ask some stupid amount for cleaning it.
what do i do?

>>61293942
The guy mentioned that the bracelet isn't great, which is true.

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>>61294191
You're going to get nailed whenever you want a vintage watch serviced, it's a fact of life. Omega doesn't just hand out spare parts to anyone who asks, either. Make sure the guy is legit and knows what he's doing, if you're going to pay a bunch of money at least make sure it's someone who will do a good job.

>>61294306
Last thing I replaced was the mainspring two years ago when I got the watch.
I just got buthurt because it just came to a complete stop with no warning whatsoever.

>>61288720
>what is a skeleton tourbillon

>>61290065
Geophysic, because lume/minute markers

>>61293228
saved

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>tfw no Sinn 356 UTC

>>61295102
It seems kind of silly to me to have a 12hr UTC hand, it should be 24hr. GMT hand seems like a fun useless complication to have, so I was looking at some Sinns but the 12hr thing turned me off a bit.

>>61294191
Give it a wack

>>61294191
Where do you live exactly?

Well as an update the Lord Marvel is in the mail en route to Shane if all goes well. Excited to see the accuracy on it once its been serviced and regulated.

who ny here?

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patek-philippes-art-of-watches-grand-exhibition-new-york-2017-tickets-34640181716?aff=efbneb

>>61296847
>tfw live four hours away

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just got this last night.

Are super luxury brands like A Lange and Jaeger LeCoultre built well enough to not have maintenance for like 10+ years? I want to get them but I'm not sure I want to do costly maintenance every 5 years.

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>>61297823
>buying a $10,000 watch
>worries about service costs

>>61297854
>this is what poor people actually think
Let me guess, you're the dumb nigger that thinks rich people buy everything with cash?

as much as i appreciate a fine 'watch' i feel any watch over USD$400 is a lil bit over the top unless your like loaded. even then if you can buy a $10k watch you shouldnt worry about servicing n shit. mho

>>61297955
Buying a watch on credit is the height of stupidity

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>>61297823
The super high-end manufacturers don't really build for durability, they focus on other things like complications or very fine finishing. If you're thinking of a watch with complications then definitely don't go too long between servicing. I think around 10 years is a pretty long service interval, I'm not sure I would try to go any longer especially with something really expensive that few people can work on.

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>>61297796
>beads

>>61298012
>t. poorfag
Not even going to bother. Maybe someone else has the pateince, but not me.

>>61297796
What's the big deal about G-shock watches?
I understand the appeal in the 80s and 90s, but come on...
If you want a rugged watch, there are better looking ones.
If you like the style, then you really need to consider how much of a dweeb that watch and your cargo shorts make you look. You're probably also an inceleb cuck.

>>61297823
If you can't afford the maintenance (either by actual financial imitations or unwilling to pay for it), then you can't afford the watch.
Nouveau riche BTFO

>>61296847
I'm going

>>61298026
>The super high-end manufacturers don't really build for durability

Some do, like Roger Smith.

>>61298500
Dufour does as well.

Is it true solar watches need batteries replaced roughly every decade? Also what is a good sub £300 atomic watch if i want something thatll last as long as possible without servicing?

>>61298459
so, what ARE better looking ones bitch?

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>>61298710

>>61294240
What's not great about it?

>>61298026
Then which brands are built for durability at Rolex caliber and higher?

>>61299070
Tudor, GS

>>61298785
Anything else.

>>61299070
Rolex. They don't make display casebacks because their movements aren't much to look at, but they're bulletproof.

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Guys I just got really triggered

I was over on /k/, avatarfagging as usual, and some fucking autist posts his smawtwatch Gear S3 in a pic with his Glock for the OP

All these fucking faggots start posting "omg what watch?" Why do normies trigger me so much?

k/thread/34487557

>>61299190
Gear confirmed for best watch

>>61299190
Hold up, you were triggered because people couldn't recognise the watch?

>>61299190
Still better than the fag with an apple watch and rainbow tattoos that I saw at the range today.

>>61298710
Suunto.
And if it HAS to be g-shock, there are watches more like the GSTS310s

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>>61298071

>>61299101

So Grand Seikos aren't meme watches?

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So what's the consensus on Zelos? I have the abyss and love it.

>>61299879
Everything is a meme anon.

But yes, grand seikos are actually quite good.

>Watch losing ~20 minutes every hour at 30-45 minutes past the hour
>Inspect movement, can't see anything wrong
>Remove gear train to see if I can replicate the behavior without the slow escapement
>(i.e. winding now directly moves the hands)
>I think I am replicating the problem
>Problem then suddenly disappears
>???
>Reinstall the gear train (the worst maneuver imaginable)
>Watch now working fine
woo i r watchmaker

>>61299930
?

>>61299034
It just feels a bit cheap compared to the rest of the watch. It also has virtually no micro adjustment.

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>>61287524
>Casio W96H
What's the context of this? some kind of terrorist thing?

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>>61287569
It's probably this model, I recognize the buttons on the bottom of the face
http://www.casio.com/products/watches/databank/db36-1av

>>61300902
It doesn't feel cheap and it does have micro adjustment. No idea what you're talking about.

>>61300902
Why are you making shit up? Do you even own the watch?

>>61299930
Thicc

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>>61301260
>>61301268
I do own the watch yes. Don't get me wrong it's not as bad as the SKX jubilee, but compared to the quality of the rest of the watch it's a bit lacking imho.

There is micro adjustment, I said virtually none as there is only 1 adjustment hole.

>>61299930
Another micro brand, just get a helson shark diver bronze if you want a cheap bronze watch

>>61301742
There are two holes, why would you need more? Just take out a link baka.

>>61301798
There are two hole but only 1 extra hole. So you can only adjust by 1 hole smaller.

To be honest it doesn't bother me as I have it on leather but it is a negative point. Overall the watch is excellent value for money and with a different clasp would be even better.

I may just have been spoiled bu how good my Strapcode bracelets are, I might get their SARB super jubilee when it's released.

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Anyone have experience with the Amphibia? I'm fairly new to watches, and I'm really interested in getting pic related as a daily but every review and forum post says something different about it.
Runs at $100 on ebay

>>61299190
Omfg!!!

What watch?

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>>61299190
Pic related does the orange without being a fucking smart watch.

>>61302101
Where is the compass arrow? Or does the outer ring rotate here?

>>61302234
You find north using the hour hand and the sun, and manually rotate the inner bezel.

>>61302296
Looks like the stupidest idea since it can be done without this bezel

>>61301950
Having more than 1 extra hole for microadjustment is just redundant, just take a link out

>>61302364
Having 2 holes means you can adjust by half a link. It's a useful feature I think.

>>61302354
If you did this without a compass bezel and needed the slightest bit of precision, you'd have to draw the compass yourself.

I could imagine being in an airplane and using the watch as a last resort in case all instruments fail, since you can keep your bearing by slightly moving the watch now and then to adjust for the position of the sun.

But yes, it's pretty useless.

I'd much prefer it if it had a slide rule bezel, and it actually rotated by turning the bezel instead of that crown. Having this knurling on a fixed bezel is kind of dumb.

Still, this is an amazing-looking watch.

>>61302101
>orange

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>>61302406
Forgot pic.

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>>61302421
problam?

>>61302452
>red is orange

>>61302642
You are legit color blind.

>>61302376
Jesus, try using your head sometime. 1 hole means you're able to adjust by half of the link. By removing a link you're adjusting 1 full link (shocking!). If you'd have 2 spare holes for microadjustments you'd be able to adjust by 1/3 of a link. That's about 1/5 of a link less than half. Now if you really need that precision, you might as well complain that leather straps dont have extra holes in between holes.

>>61302902
Thats a legit question though why dont leather bands have extra holes inbetween holes?

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Seiko 5 SNKL23 is rare and expensive at the moment.

Anyone know anything similar in the 5 range that is tasteful and under $100?

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>>61303468
SNK793

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>>61303468
SNKE53J1

Where do i buy the alpinist in other colors?

>>61293909
Your brother should take better care of his things then.

>>61303468
Save a little and get the SARB you mongoloid.

>>61303468
look up Seiko 5 finder, or save some money.

>>61301742
Look at the bright side: The bracelet on the SARB033/035 is unironically of similar quality to that on the $4,000 Omega Aqua Terra, though in this case that says more about the AT than the SARB.

I see many automatics here.
Could a nice anon recommend some sub 500$ quartz watches? I feel like many beautiful watches are only automatic.

>>61304106
Do you want interesting quartz technology or just anything?

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>>61304106
ANUS
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Does anyone know where I can get a SBGX083 in the UK? Or am I going to have to get bent over at customs?

>>61303832
He works in an office, his watch doesn't see any abuse.

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Really like this one. It sorta looks like the Aqua Terra Seamaster Omega watch. But the whole watch face is apparently a solar panel. Just haven't been able to find any reviews of it.
Thoughts?

>>61304337
I like interesting.
Have been looking at the Bulova series. Especially the Accutron. Not sure if the Accutron could be viable today as an every day carry?
>>61304349
Actually looks really good to be honest.

>>61304736
Sure can. I mean it's not extremely durable or anything though. It's built as a mall watch but they have SOME ok designs and the sweeping hand is nice. Wouldn't recommend it if you're into stuff which might put it through some abuse.

>>61304736
The oceanus is great. Solar and radio wave controlled.

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>>61304754
Yeah. I work IT in the army so I would be kinda worried wearing a vintage watch.. It still just looks extremely good in my opinion.

>>61304853
Define "in the army". What are we talking for the environment you're working in? You might want to consider something like a tool watch or from the Marathon brand of watches. I work IT in a steel company and if I need to go into the plant I won't wear my vintages, but instead my Sinn or GSHOCK

>>61304853
Oceanus is great as a beater.
Accutron is not quartz but is a cool watch. I would also recommend looking at the esa9162 models (longines ultrasonic, Omega f300, Omega speeewonic, Tissot tissonic, etc) as they are more durable.
Citizen astrodea/Accurist celestial for a separate sidereal time gear train
Seiko dolce (thermocompensated quartz)
Seiko 5s21/5s42 (smooth sweep quartz)
Bulova precisionist (high beat quartz)

>>61305016
Everyone at the plant I work at wears a pope watch or terrorist casio or some chinkshit diver. I use the fake metal version of the terrorist casio, I keep it in my desk for when I need to go to the unit. I wouldn't wear something as nice as a Sinn in there.

>>61305270
Mainly I'm just installing network switches if I'm going in so luckily it's OK. I've had to go to the coke ovens once and i didn't bring shit in there because fuck the coke ovens.

>>61304471
I don't think you're going to have much luck until the new UK Seiko Boutique opens in London later this year.

>>61304471
japanese people have tiny little wrists but seiko's watches are all massive and they wear even larger then their diameter would suggest. What did they mean by this?

>>61306451
Do Grand Seikos wear large? Every Seiko diver I have worn wears small.

>>61281277
>other timepiece
time is a social construct anon

>>61306516
Grand Seikos do not wear large

>>61306516
That gs looks massive. The Sarbs wear very large... they look like 42mm watches not 38's.. the divers have tiny lugs that almost tuck under the case so they actually wear small.

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>>61306661
>Sarbs wear very large

>>61306888
all photos of watches suffer the same problems.. it looks too large in both photos. Do i have to preface all my fucking posts with i like seikos and like sarbs so you take your blinders off and admit they wear larger than their diameter would suggest?

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>>61306967
It looks like it fits that guy fine. It also looks like he happens to be a wristlet.

>>61284172
What model is this?

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Still AT LEAST ten days till it arrives, fuck I can't wait. Didn't order a J&K strap adapter or bullbar yet, but eventually I might.

>>61306967
Sorry but saying anything against Seiko is a bannable offense.

But really what I'm saying is that I don't get what you mean. I have 42mm watches that I can assure you look and feel a lot bigger than that watch. The SARB is noticeably smaller than the dinner plates most normies wear, at least. The GS in that other photo does look pretty big, but it could just be a 38mm next to a 36mm or even smaller DJ.

>>61307036
I have chronic bitchwristitis

>>61307059
Read the filename

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>>61307036
reminds me of this

>>61307237
that picture literally made my pussy wet

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>>61307060
>order bull bars
>absurdly fast service
>comes in its own little padded jewelry box
>slightly disgusted
It's just metal wire, goddamn.

>>61307334
>comes in its own little padded jewelry box
post it

>>61307364
Maybe later.

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>>61307237
That thicc wrist makes me feel inadequate. I guess I need to start training to climb Everest so I can wear 45mm dinner plates.

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>>61307334
Those boxes are like half a dollar a piece (bulk). Apparently those guys (J&K) are alright, they're watch nerds making G-Shock shit for other watch nerds. not just some nameless/faceless chink merchants selling shit from sweatshops.

>>61306516
How big a watch wears is almost entirely a function of lug to lug so it depends on which model you're looking at.

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w2c a similar watch?

what type of watch is that anyway?

>>61307334
>>61307471
I have the modern all-black version of that g-shock (also inverted LCD), I wonder if it would look good with bull bars..

>>61304095
Very true, I've heard that before. I suppose in that case it's great.

>>61307883
you can buy literally any watch, take a blurry pic of it and it will look like that

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>>61307910
Black PVD version exists.

>>61299847
It's okay to wear beads if you're a tranny.

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Hi, just found this thing. Is this thing worth anything?

>>61308107
>no name
>quartz

Pop the back lid open

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>>61308125

>>61308189
you can safely put it in the trash or give it to a girl as a gift of something since they dont know any better.

>>61307471
>half a dollar
Not even.

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>>61308240
Aight, thank you.

Don't mind me I don't know anything about watches but >>61308189 is hilarious.

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>>61282444
mfw Bulova still uses the tuning fork logo even though they haven't produced an accutron for many years.

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>>61308189
Looks like a Seiko PC-21 movement. Inexpensive, unrepairable, disposable, but generally accurate and reliable.

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>>61308380
Mfw Rolex use a coronet logoeven though they've never produced headwear for royalty.

>>61308418
>no jewels

Kek. I guess writing jewels is something at least.

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>>61308189
Instantly reminded me of Patek Philippe.

>>61308418
So I should definitely keep it? Was gonna use it regardless since I'm in need of a watch since checking my phone all the time is sorta cliché.

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>>61308429
>Mfw Patek Philippe uses the cross of the Order of Calatrava even though their watches had no role in driving the infidels back out of Spain in glorious reconquista for God and king DEUS VULT

>>61308622

Why the fuck does Patek use quick springbars?

>>61308651
Why not? Makes it easy to swap between your $1,000 elephant foreskin leather strap for everyday use and your $100,000 white rhinoceros eyelid leather for special occasions.

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>>61308694
>tfw I'll never own elephant foreskin leather straps

>>61301756
What's wrong with micro brands if they are quality?

What the fuck is the point of bullbars

>>61308436
Hahaha what the fuck

>>61308557
No, it's worthless. Those movements are like a dollar in bulk.

>>61308435
It's some kind of century old regulation that you have to write the exact number of jewels on the movement, even if no one expect any jewels in these kinds of movements in the first time.

>>61308864
Oh I see. Thanks.

>>61308918
Well if you want to wear it, just wear it. It's not as if it doesn't tell the time

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raketa-24h-World-Time-Paketa-Orologio-/292171268071?hash=item4406c3bfe7:g:keUAAOSw8GtZWjkF


Who the fucks bets this much on slavshit auctions? I just saw the price go up from 71 to 101, the watch is barely worth half that, what the fuck? I was hoping to pick up some cheap slavshit, but thank you very much, shove it up your fucking ass. I'd rather buy something better for that price

>>61309277
The fuck, I'd pay $50-60 max for that.

>>61309347
Maybe it's a case where the seller bids on it from a different account, but in any case, not worth it by a long shot

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>>61307910
The answer is yes anon. The only downside is dirt/grim gets stuck under the bars.

>>61309277
Stop bidding idiot. Plenty of other good examples for half the price.

>>61309277
>100 burgers
ahahahahhahahahahah

Fu>>61304616
>doesnt see any abuse

How come its scratched to shit then?

You mean to tell me Seiko used extra scratchable stainless steel for this watch?

Just stfu, dont try to blame your brothers retardation on Seiko.

>>61309654
I have a green alpinist, and after five years of office work it's pretty much covered in scratches too. Even a bit of a dent in the bezel.

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My father would like to buy me a watch for my 20th birthday

He said it had to be something good, but I know literally nothing about timepieces

Ideally I'd like it to be something that has a stealth wealth factor as to not attract a commoner (so not one of the common Rolex's), but any guy that knows little something about watches will recognize and respect it.

No budget apparently

>>61311328
Depends on what you're looking for as far as features go. Dress watch? Sporty? Chronograph? etc. That and if you look at vintage there are a ton of options.

>>61311352
Hmm, I'd definitely like something that can be worn every day. Perhaps something minimal or clean looking.

I did a brief Google and dress watches seem my type

>>61311328
Look deep Into watches for atleast a month or to, find your own grails/things you like about them and then make your choice. /g/ wont give you a good taste in watches.

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>>61311392
Dress watches aren't something you'd normally wear every day.

If you take the time to research (so you don't get a franken or something), vintage constellations are nice.

>>61311423
This, make sure its YOUR choice.

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>>61311328
I got pic related from my dad. It's a great watch, plebs don't recognize Rolexes anyway unless it's a Sub or a Datejust.

Look at Tudor maybe, or Sinn and Damasko, or Grand Seiko. Omega has some decent models and some dogshit, be careful. I don't see anything wrong with buying a new-ish watch used, but don't get something vintage and really old as your first and only watch especially if you don't know exactly what you're buying.

Don't buy a fucking TAG or a Breitling.

>>61311423
This

Your taste is gonna change like you wont believe. Dont choose too soon anon.

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>>61311426
>>61311423
>>61311442
Note taken

What kind of watch is pic related? I really like it.


>>61311472
I'm sure it's a great watch but personally I don't like the look of it. In a way, it's 'too' plain, it's /just/ a watch to me

>>61311503
Audemars piguet royal oak

Very nice

>>61311503
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. It's a nice watch but the Royal Oak Offshore line has really ruined the design for me, the Offshores are the official diamond encrusted watch of rappers and oil sheikhs everywhere. It's also like $12k or more if I remember right so I hope daddy has deep pockets damn anon.

>>61311523
Royal oak jumbo that is

>>61311503
You might want to grow some taste and refinement before jumping on something immediately. Not saying you don't have taste but it changes often. Check out FP JOURNE

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>>61311328

Get the Speedmaster.

I've owned mine for 5 years. It's iconic and no one outside of watch needs has ever recognized it.

>>61311557
This

>>61311503
Also please dont take those image seriously, as >>61311423 said /g/ will only confuse you. Do your own research

>>61311557
>watch

*Nerds

>>61311574
>>61311574
>>61311574
>>61311574
>>61311574
>>61311574

>>61311328


get >>61311472
or>>61311557

depending on what you like more and what fits you more. They are timeless.. they are not totally overpriced ... they hold value exceptionally well... neither is garish in any way.

>>61311328
>>61311472
>>61311503


>stealth wealth
>posts a rolex
>wants a royal oak

tasteless nouveau riche pleb

sureeeee, go royal oaks are everywhere like hot cookies as some entry level connaisseur tier

either underage or retarded enough to not know what you want looking for attention enabled if you really want to be stealth just get

>>61311557

this and again super mainstream but still with a touch

>>61311940
>Rolex is flashy nouveau riche
>Literally the most recognizable Omega of the past half century is not
Are you ok? I probably see a hundred Speedmasters out on the street for every Explorer I see.

>>61312047

The royal oak has become synonymous with an entry level watch into quality tier from a reputable brand in denominations that catered to every go getter on the spectrum and became so popular that it's an automatic association. This affected in ways APs image from too much popularity the point being not prioritized by revenue [as the boxster saved porsche for example] or recognizable but in the identity and craftsmanship projected, that being said there's nothing wrong with the royal oak it's a great watch so let everyone flock because it's reviewed and recommended.

If you see a hundred speedmasters then that's the point of being stealth because out of the hundred you won't notice the explorer wearing the speedmaster.

>>61312199
I never said anything about Royal Oaks, I think those are awful the same way Cayennes and Macans are awful. I was talking about Rolex, and I'm not the guy who is looking to buy a watch.

>>61311472
>>61312286

Yeah I didn't mean to offend you, your watch is v. nice it's just the watchmaker which is associated to it which is quite powerfully known but I'll agree with you that the explorer is exactly the gist and spirit of stealth, the choice of the maker, then the identity within the composition then the style to fit your own, super low key and timeless

This is the point of a watch at a certain level, it's not just like a toblerone you get from the convenience store when you can actually choose if you cared just a bit because the watch ends up wearing you if you know what I mean just like driving a cayenne or macan brands you and it's time, mechanics, dynamic.

>>61308055
ya, you should know anon.

>>61311328
> No budget apparently
Yes there is. How many zeroes are we talking about as the upper limit?