/wt/ watch thread

I like the spring drive movement a lot.
>inb4 quartz/mech shit show
I just like the smoothness of the second hand, it's very pleasing to watch.

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>>62393288
First for the glory of Daini Seikosha

>>62393416
oh god dammit did your government ban any males with testosterone a few generations ago?

>>62393382
The technology is really neat to me. There is a certain fascination to the same energy from the mainspring being used to both drive the mechanism and to restrain it.

>>62393449
just like any mechanical watch?

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>>62393288
Thoughts on this timepiece?

Anyway guys like Invicta-cuck makes The Urban Gentile look bearable in comparison. I mean TGV is hard cringe with his constant LARP-ing of a Yuropoor aristocrat with refined taste, but at least he seems to be a good natured fellow, with a decent (albeit very meme) taste in watches.

Invicta-cuck is just a thin-skinned sociopath. He maintains eye contact with the camera the same forced way a psychopath does, struggling to pretend they regard the disposable talking objects around them as loved human being.

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So is anyone else excited for the upcoming reveal of Zeniths new mechanical regulator in two days or what?

http://watchesbysjx.com/2017/06/breaking-news-jean-claude-biver-reveals-radical-new-regulator-at-zenith.html

This is super interesting to me as Zenith apparently intends to put this into series production.

Is there a guide on buying vostok shit

>>62393501
Sure, but doing it by electromagnetism is fucking neat also.

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>>62393531

Post aesthetic, bronze case watches. I need inspiration.

>>62393531

ill be excited in 2 days

>>62393706
I've meant brass.

>>62393531
If all of the claims about it are true, and the movement is successful to the extent that it makes sense for Zenith to discontinue the traditional escapement, then yeah, I'll be fucking hype.

They're apparently going to GUARANTEE 1 second per day, which assuming random distribution means half of the pieces will be as accurate as a normal quartz movement.

It, of course, will not be a random distribution, and the majority will be within half a second.

I'm fucking hype. Let's just hope there's no drawbacks.

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>>62393416
All hail Daini Seikosha.

>>62393416
>fat CHECK
>seiko CHECK
>plaid CHECK
>ultra pale CHECK

SAD!

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Is this true?

>>62393813
They're claiming 0 (zero) isochronism. Neither from positional variation nor state of wind. If they actually manage to implement this on a production basis without any major catch, it'll instantly become my grail.

>>62393531
I revealed this on here weeks ago.

I'll be at the reveal, and I'll no doubt give a shout out to /wt/ so that you fucking fags knew it was me indeed. I hate it when people steal my thunder (and steal it you have, for now).

>>62393819
How's the LM Special been treating you?

>>62393416
You're wearing this on the palm and top of your hand, you realize that, correct?

>>62393868
Sorry about that, I only happened to notice that the reveal is supposed to be in two days. Please keep us posted if you are attending the event.

>>62393855
Probably not sure how they measure it though. The third most popular watch brand is Fossil so grains of salt.

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>>62393896
No, I am not. As I have mentioned previously, most of my wrist shots are taken in the car where the lighting and my tilting the watchface to minimize reflections tend to hide my wrist bone.

>>62393932
Could be to do with the share price.

>>62393856
It'll only be 8000-9000 francs, that's easily an achievable grail.

>>62393898
I'll have a not to /wt/ at the event.

>>62393949
that's ON TOP of your hand. I'm not trying to be rude.

>>62394036
>Year over year, Apple Watch sales are up a whopping 50%. It has now become "the number one watch in the world," surpassing Rolex. It's unclear whether this number is tied to sales volumes or revenues, but it's extremely impressive either way. Customer satisfaction also comes in at 97%, another industry leading statistic.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/apple-watch-series-3-introducing

>>62394099
we need to talk finance.

how is $10k an 'easily achievable grail'? or is this relative, eg I'd spend $10k on vehicle mods, but not a watch, whereas you'd spend $10k on a watch, but not vehicle mods?

Or perhaps you'd spend $150k on a vehicle, and $10k on a watch without thinking twice?

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is my watch OK lads?

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>>62394304
>image resolution

>>62393416
My 45ks 7xxx arrived yesterday. At full wind it runs between +0 and +1 in six positions. What the actual fuck is this watch.

>>62394304
I saw these on facebook for sale, so no.

>>62394135
NO ITS NOT ON TOP AND SEIKO SHOULD NOT PUT THE 4R36 IN THE SKX FUCK ALL OF YOU.

>>62394260
>whereas you'd spend $10k on a watch, but not vehicle mods?
When you buy something, the money isn't gone, it's in the thing you bought.

Watches are generally bad at keeping their value, but they're far, FAR better than vehicle mods.

With certain watch brands, and certain watch models, this isn't true though. I think you could probably buy this new Zenith if you made peace with it's resale value likely peaking at 80% retail.

>>62393872
Not bad keeps good time and is comfy. I'm trying to not use it though until I find a good watchmaker to service it.

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>>62394304

Why aren't there any rectangular dress watches anymore?
Only JLC and maybe cartier make them but that's it.
Are there any good looking affordable ones?

>>62393531
>>62393868

How does it work? Can you give us a few more details because the article is pretty sparse on facts.

>>62394135
>Behind the wrist bone is on top of the hand
(You)

>>62394099
Yeah, that's not outrageous, especially if they can live up to the claims.

>>62393833
Honestly what did you expect?

>>62394400
>>62395162
Well, we can't tell where your wrist bone is.

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>>62394304
>That case
>Texture between 4 and 8, but not on the rest of the face
>Open heart that shows off fuck all

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Seems like a decent work watch

+9.5mm thin
+20bar with screw in crown
+38mm diameter

-strap options prefer standard lugs
-$220

>>62395297
kek true!

>>62395092
You haven't seen the film yet? it's on the subforum Zenith on Watchuseek, its amazing. the technology's sublime. The best parts won't be revealed for 2 days.

>>62393531
I recall the "prototype having "tag heuer" written on the movement. Why?

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>>62393288

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>>62393507

Invicta cuck is a new level of cringe. Almost as bad as say people who actively share Orient watches on TGV's facebook page as if they are some how not a piece of shit.

>>62394260

>$10,000 is a lot of money

18+

>>62393531
>Having neither a balance wheel or hairspring, the movement relies on a rapidly vibrating, tensioned silicon component to keep time.
Honestly the more I read the more it sounds like the spring drive but they say it's friction free which means they have another method of slowing or feeding out the spring of the main spring.

>>62396090
>using facebook
>>>/soc/

>>62396102
Sounds more like the tag mikrogirder than a spring drive.

>>62396090
I guess where I live, most people's homes are $500k-$1M, and we drive $30-$50K cars, so $10k's not something we'd throw away on a watch (and please don't call it an investment, it's not).

Your generation stays at home until they're 36, so $10k for you is pocket change, I get that.

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Is pic related true guys?

>>62395508
Either get a Seiko 5 or spend the extra $100 on a SARB033/35

>>62396143
Seems like a much lower frequency at only 15hz vs 2000hz but does seem to be along a similar train of thought.

Best color perlon strap for a 16110 Submariner?

>>62393855
I looked into it and I can't find out what Rolex's annual revenue is. When I search for it all I can find are articles about Apple watches outselling Rolex. But where are they getting the numbers from? Tech Crunch says Apple's "other products" made $2.74 billion, which includes Apple watches and Apple TV, and Beats headphones. BGR reports the Apple watch sold $6 billion all by itself. Neither of these websites have real sources, only estimates, tweets, and links to other news sites reporting the same stuff.

I cannot find a website that mentions Rolex's revenue WITHOUT bringing up the Apple watch. Which is kind of suspicious, and makes me think they're just parroting other "news" websites without doing any research.

That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple watch outsold Rolexes. They are a lot cheaper and people usually care more about brand names than actual quality.

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>>62393534
Yes:


Don't

>>62393855
Yeah, Toyota surpasses Ferrari in annual revenue too!

>>62396889
Time to trade in my 458 Italia for a Corolla, surely it must be better! Two uncompareable products in the same market, one must be better than the other due to their profits and revenue!

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>>62396178
>(and please don't call it an investment, it's not).
And there goes all your credibility out the window

BAI BAIIIII

>>62395990
He probably had to pull all his money out of his savings just for this pic lmao

Any interest here in organizing a secret santa with set budget ranges? (Straps, shitter, mid tier, $3k+)? Would set it up with legit registration and it could be fun.

>>62396978
50k is not too bad for cash savings, I wonder where else his money is

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>>62397017
>Saving money
>In cash

Liquidity is not a valid excuse, if you save your money in Fiat you are a retard who will lose everything in the coming economic recession

>>62397145
>not having a business and investing all your money into that
pleb

>>62394207
>we don't know what this means but it's extremely impressive!

>>62397199
business meme lol

>>62397432
looooooool xDDDDDDDDDdd le biznes meme lieg n subsgribe for 100% of goga gola :DDD

>>62397199
Probably best not to have "all your money" in your business if you can help it. Unless we're talking about using accounting as a method of tax reduction.

>>62397145
>>62397145
>Not putting your life savings into buttcoin.

Sad thing is I only invested 4k. Yeah I made a million before taxes, but I could have made so much more.

>>62397599
My business has the highest ROI yet lowest risk as an investment. I have full control over what happens.

>>62397634
>tfw nocoiner
I really want the Ferrari 348

>>62394343
>What the actual fuck is this watch.
Literally weaponized autism. The 45xx movement was designed from the ground up for maximum accuracy and had a lot of adjustment and regulation labour put into it, and it shows. You have to understand that the 45xx movement was a product of Daini's obsession with beating the Swiss at the Swiss chronometer trials, and doing so with a production movement and not a one off ringer. It is literally the only series produced movement to have ever both won a chronometer trial and passes astronomical observatory chronometer certification.

The downside is that the 45xx is simply less durable than most Daini designed movements of that era, needs more frequent servicing, and is much more likely to end up needing spare parts from a donor movement than a 51xx, a 52xx, a 68xx, or even a 701x chronograph.

lmao this Invicta cuck:
>talking about his fake iced out Rolex
>"this one is probably a woman's size, 38 mm or something."
This guy is a goldmine.

>>62393534
I don't know why you would need a guide dude, it's stupid simple. The first 3 of the model number is the case style (So like 710 or 420), and the last three are the dial (For example, 059 or 634). Just go to Meranom, find a case and dial you like, and then buy it or see if you can get it for less on eBay.

>>62396978
>Not buying prop money off of Aliexpress for budget flexing

>>62397674
Same. I guess that's why I'm buying Vostoks instead of Pateks.

>>62397728
what a fucking tasteless cuck

>>62396178

Literally what? That's the same kind of place I live. 10k isn't a lot of money. Once I stopped blowing money on shitter watches and stuff like strippers it became a lot easier to get nice things that last.

>>62396178
>where I live, most people's homes are $500k-$1M, and we drive $30-$50K cars, so $10k's not something we'd throw away on a watch
$10K isn't a lot of money to people in exactly the financial situation you just described.

>>62395577
Is there another video showing it other than this one?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e_GZEEExTPo

There's also this forum post about it:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f27/defy-lab-4530577.html

>Committed to precision
>The measured precision of the DEFY Lab naturally meets the requirements of the ISO-3159 standard and in fact exceeds them. Never has a mechanical watch in the history of watchmaking, through any chronometry contest serial production, reached such a high level of performance and precision. Isochronism for serial production amounts to +/- 0.5 seconds from 0 to 48 hours. By way of comparison, the best conventional series systems reach somewhere in the range of +/- 2 seconds over just 24 hours. Beyond that, the accuracy of academic systems collapses due to the effect of physics. The precision of a coupled balance-spring is dependent on its amplitude. Such is not the case for the Zenith-Oscillator technology.
>Triple certified
>The Defy Lab is a "Tête de vipere" chronometer certified by the Observatory of Besancon on behalf of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures. The Zenith-Oscillator regulating organ is in the process of being certified as non-magnetic and meets high criteria regarding temperature variations.
With regard to the thermal behaviour the LVMH Watch Division Research & Development Department had to extend the spectrum of ISO-3159. Deviations of around 0.3 seconds per day and per degree Celsius of deviation, which is twice as good as the standard recommends, are certified. This variance is also measured on the thermal spectrum -7°C to +53°C, whereas the standard is limited to +8°C to +38°C.
The watch obviously meets the magnetic criteria of ISO-764. It even exceeds them by nearly 18 times (the completed watch), that is to say 88,000 Amperes per meter or 1,100 Gauss. And there is no need for an extra inner case to meet these criteria.

>>62398143
>Quartz regulated
>Mechanical watch

>>62398505
What on Earth are you talking about?

>>62397599
Fuck off Ninefag

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>>62398143
Is that a Zenith though or is it a Tag Heuer? They say Zenith but the watch has Tag Heuer written on the movement

any steel bracelet seiko 5s that are around 40mm? in diameter? i dont want that 38mm shit

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Thoughts?

>>62399107
There's heaps of them.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cn%3A7147441011%2Cn%3A6358539011%2Cn%3A6358540011%2Cp_89%3ASeiko+Watches%2Cp_n_material_browse%3A379288011%2Cp_n_size_three_browse-vebin%3A8755758011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A379300011&qid=1505267908&bbn=6358540011&sort=price-asc-rank

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>>62399064
It will be released as a Zenith. Both companies are owned by LVMH, so I'm guessing Tag's experimental watch division may have been used to prototype the concept or something.

Pic related will be the initial limited edition version, which is ghastly ugly, but the hope is that if this movement takes off they'll eventually use it in some classically styled models.

>>62398127
you've just outed yourself as a teenager.

anyone who says "$10k isn't a lot", is a retard. Even Richard Branson would strike you in the temple.

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>>62399491
Would be nice to see an actual photo of the steel version and not some mockup.

Where did this meme of giant crowns with a rubber ring start anyway?

>>62397724
After 24 hours it is at -1 to +0. My timegrapher is only rated to 2spd. Amplitude has dropped to 185 in 9H - bit weird seeing these old Japanese movements with their puny amplitudes.

>>62399786
>185 in 9H
Apparently low amplitude is normal for 45xx movements to reduce the wear and tear on the movements from the higher beatrates.

https://musingsofawatchaddict.wordpress.com/2015/12/02/vintage-king-seiko-45-buying-experience/

According to this article about 230 degrees dial up at full wind is normal for 45xx movements. I didn't know that, actually. My 5256 shoes ~280 degrees dial up and stays above 240 in all 5 other positions at full wind.

>>62399975
yeah my 5256 can hit 300 dial up at full wind and stays about 240 in six positions after 24 hours.

>>62393288
i hate time passing

it means im dying

how could you appreciate something that slowly kills you

>>62400065
Very nice.

>>62400071
embrace death. why do you fear it? as time goes by you'll come to be bored with life, and even to have a healthy disdain for it.

>>62400071
wtf i hate watches now

>>62400071
we aren't real, this world is not ours

>>62399149
>empty/full subdial
I know you can calculate your fuel consumption with a tachymeter, but what the hell is that subdial for?

>>62401831
Looks like a power reserve & mode indicator to me.

>>62401847
That's exactly what it's for

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Would Bulova's 96A120 be an ok choice for someone new to watches? I love the way it looks.

>>62402255
>I love the way it looks.
My condolences.

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Why don't women appreciate horology?

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>>62402255
Ew no.

>>62402307
Because watches are an endgame goal for retired old dudes; just like cameras, cars, guns, and audio.

>>62402307
If you want a real answer it's because of general differences at the population level between men & women in their interests. In a nutshell men tend to have interest in 'things' and women tend to have an interest in people. Of course there are exceptions to the rule and it's more complicated than that.

>>62402349
Do you happen to have any better recommendations?

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>>62402373
If you still want a watch with a brown dial, I say the SARY078.

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What watch forums do you guys frequent? Which ones are good?

>>62402502
*vomits*

>>62402604
Most forums are honestly going to be filled with dads who always end their posts about Invictas with "Sent from my iPad using TapTalk" or TGV types who frequent r/watches.

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Royal Oak or Nautilus?

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Daily reminder that Russian watches are superior

>>62402786
For me it's the Royal Oak. Both can be nice though.

>>62402786
That's a fake

>>62402786
15202ST or bust.

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>>62402801
>Russian watches
>posts a watch made entirely in China and Japan

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>time check at a glance
>neat backlight
tfw being this poor and a seamonkey

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>>62393288
Threadly reminder that your phone has a clock.

>>62402978
now i'm sad and you're right.

>>62402991
thanks for the reminder, I've completely forgotten

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I like to combine my watch game with a ironic fedora. People around me give a lot of credit to me for my choises and tell me I look classy. None of them know I do it ironically, but as long as I get compliments I don't mind.
Here's a pic of my hat and watch.

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>>62402991
I can't strap a phone to my wrist mate, also I have to charge the damn thing almost every day.

>>62402991
What's happening in this picture?

>>62402978
Too bad no one actually owns a nu-Raketa. They're definitely not good value for the price.

New Obris Morgan looks sexy.

How chinkshit are their watches? Should I pull the trigger?

I want this watch fucking bad.

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^

>>62404678
Wouldn't get one if it was offered for free "just pay shipping" instagram style.
Also you can clock out mate your boss should know your shilling won't work here after your failures all this and last week.

>>62404013
>also I have to charge the damn thing almost every day.
>he says, wearing a manual wind watch

>>62404375
>They're definitely not good value for the price.
No watch over a few hundred dollars is.

>>62404678
The explorer II was a pretty good watch, especially for it's price. The new one has a few improvements over their older models, but the price jump is a bit much imo (at least the non-preorder price).

>>62403986
The people around you are fuckwits.

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I'm considering getting an Apple Watch now that it has Cellular connectivity, the only thing i don't like is how thick it is but hopefully they'll make it thinner in future watches.

>>62396889
A Rolex is a fashion accessory / status symbol and some people don't really care for that, the Apple Watch is a smartwatch that is actually usefully for other thing other than just telling the time and date.

>>62405646(You)

>>62405646
Why is there even a watch thread on /g/?
All this stuff should be on /fa/, except for smartwatches.

what's /wt/ thoughts on Luminox? don't see any talk of it here. I'm not a fan i think they're overpriced and have zero style.

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I bought this at wally world for fitty dollars, you can't go wrong.

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>>62406093
bait/10

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>>62406183

Not.

>>62406093
>>62406288
>water 165 resist
What did they mean by this?

>>62406288
Wtf is going on with that case and dial ratio, those markers look like shit, why is the seconds hand so short, what is water 165 resist?

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>>62406288
Absolutely heinous.

>>62406311
Probably 165 feet, so 50m, if I had to guess.

>>62406314

Literally all biased nit picking bullshit. You don't have good taste, and even if you did, anyone would immediately notice you're a faggot for be so pretentious over watches.

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>>62406475
>(You)

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Any interesting DIY clock projects you guys can recommend me? I already built one or two seven segment LED clocks, but I need something more.

>>62406714
I can't be assed to look for them, but there are some mechanical wood clocks you can find plans for.

Could also do what every asshole does and make a nixie clock.

>>62406714
Cool clock ahmed.

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Orient Master Race
prove me wrong

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Post lume

>>62406790
>nasty hands
>nasty numerals
>nasty bezel
>nasty logo
JUST

>>62406475
Buyers remorse much? Next time you get a watch, actually take a look at it faggot.

>>62405755
>watches aren't technology

retard

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>>62406837

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Been using this one for about 2 years now. I love the look and I still get the odd compliment about it

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>>62406853

Not at all, I really like it. I have a few watches that are more expensive, but I like the simple design of this one. Here's another one I have and really like.

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>>62402991
>>62406093
>>62406475
>>62405755
>>62406881
>>62406893

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>>62406837

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do want

>>62406902
:( I like my watch. Sorry for offending you.

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how many of you have the terrorist watch?

>>62407136
I was given one when I was about 9. Lasted me 4 or 5 years. Never forget.

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>mfw normalfags discover /wt/

>>62406854
Maybe, but all the threads revolve around aesthetics and not technical stuff.
Reminds me of the KPOP threads on /mu/.

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>>62407136
are you getting a band together?

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>>62407221
>I've been here for 37 seconds but I totally know what does and doesn't get discussed in /wt/

>>62407221
>being this new

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>>62407136

>>62393628
thicc

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>>62407136
I do, I also have the superior W-86.

>>62402502
man that's nice...

>>62406288
i think it looks nice, never heard of the brand tho

>>62406902
fuck off already, seiko male

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>>62407136
I do, bought it to see if I could get amazon shipments delivered to my dorm when I was studying in Japan, but I actually really like it

>>62407386
Aesthetically it's obviously inferior

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A real gentleman matches his fabrics ;)

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>>62407136
Well, besides F91s, WAY/WT/?

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>>62407652

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>>62407652

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Post your daily wear /wt/

I don't know if I want to buy a bunch of 5s or save up for a really nice watch.

>>62407578
what kind of bait is this?

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>>62407828
one of my favorites

>>62407919
I'm sorry friend, I guess you have no sense of style. Not trying to pick on you, just stating the obvious. You have to co-ordinate you shoe and strap color (belt too, if it's showing). Again, no hate, just hope you grow up and learn to dress like a man

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>>62407929
(You)

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>>62408129
what are you implying bro?

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>>62408129
>09/13/17(Wed)17:44:18 No.62408129
u wot m8?

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If a movement is marked "Seiko Time Corp" is it done by SII or Seiko Epson?

It's a quartz 7N43C btw, from 2001, Japanese made. It looks very similar to the S. Epson VX43, probably identical even. But then why does it have a different manufacturer name and model number?

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>>62407929
>>62408172
I have to say, I really dislike the hands on the FOIS compared to the MOTFM. Never noticed that before.

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>>62408348
I disagree, I find the white hands looking cheaper imo. I do consider changing the metal second hand for a white one, making the dial more symmetrical (and closer to the original 2998)

>>62408399
I see you don't match your leathers, quite a shame

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>>62408489
I am a female rebel

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>>62408399
(You)

>>62407945
holy fuk what fedora tipper is doing this?

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Feeling cuckoo :^)

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>>62408517
(You)

>>62408553
yup stalker boii

>>62408564
If you don't want information about you on the internet, don't put it there to begin with.

>>62408587
I don't mind, I just find it strange that people image search a watch to find a profile?

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>>62408489
Yet another problem that bracelet patricians don't have. Are you leatherplebs even trying?

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>>62407652

>>62408605
Do you know where you are? Why would that be odd? It takes one click.

>>62408612
man those look cheap

>>62408621
nevermind... If you want my IG or pinterest you can just ask

>>62408651
I'm not the one searching bruh.

>>62408611
Dear sir, I appreciate your efforts, but I'll have you know that steel signifies a sports watch user. Do you want to come off as some stuck up jock or an old-money gentleman. I'll leave the choice up to you

>>62408525
Fedoras are used by clueless autists that have no class and tipping is for losers. A real MAN knows how to exert his sophistication without funny hats

>>62393288
https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/13/its-not-hard-to-beat-rolex/
Probably a paid apple shill or a blog poster fearing the eternal ban from apple teleshop show.

>>62408634
stealth wealth :^)

>>62408790
na a patek under the cuff is stealth wealth

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still one of my favorites

>>62405646
The apple watch is the modern-day Jaguer La Coulture Reverso

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>>62402801
>that shit
>a real Sturmanskie

Kek.

Btw notice how your 6 index is aligned compared to your 12 index. Chink QC even makes Soviet standards shine.

>>62408553
Am I the only one who loves that watch on /wt/?

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>>62407652

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>>62396946
>Michael Schumacher's Choice

>>62408549
Funny

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>>62409777

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>>62409618
>ETA 2824
>$1,900

>>62402370
>I read the google memo and now I'm a psychologist

>>62402604
Fratello Watched
Worn and Wound
Wound for Life
Quill and Pad

>>62408489
Do you get all your fashion tips from a magazine?

>>62410152
Are you implying that magazines are somehow wrong? I understand that in this digital age children are inclined to follow online fashion "influencers", but you got to admit it that the paper stands the test of time

>watch strap arrived before the watch itself
I hate this feel.

Has Omega lost all capacity for innovation? I just checked their own celecatory list
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/60th-anniversary-speedmaster/
Nothing new since 1999, just endless reissues and paint jobs along with superficial branding.

Will the 50 year anniversary of the Moon landing be yet another yawn?

Also: reminder that still there is nothing new about the Mars watch.

>>62409836
Jesus, does Longines not have in-house movements anymore?

>>62410237
Because these influencers (including magazines) state fashion as fact when in reality things aren't black and white. What happens is autists read the advice and then follow it as if it is the word of God.

>>62410476
I was only pretending to be retarded because I'm a sad alcoholic. But when you think, drinking tequila and shitposting on /wt/ is more pathetic then funny, I wish I had the balls to kill myself

>>62410510
Can you leave your watches for me in your will?

>>62410547
I only have shitters, sorry brah. And I'd leave all my savings to my little brother

>>62410598
>your brother will only have shitters to remember you by

>>62410615
I'll leave him enough money to buy a date-day, don't think he's into watches though

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- quartz
- 36mm or less
- understated, appropriate for formal occasions

does this exist? I like the aesthetics of 50's and 60's watches but I don't want to buy some frankentrash on eBay and have to worry about service etc

>>62410697
>quartz
Of course it does, just search on aliexpress.

>>62410747
>Of course it does, just search on aliexpress.
I understand that I'll get greentexted and memed at but aliexpress quartz watches are especially shitty
>inb4 quartz is shit anyway so who cares
I don't want something that loses more time than an unserviced mechanical

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>>62410697
You'll be hard pressed to find a modern men's watch at 36mm. You could try wearing a modern women's quartz watch but more likely to have to settle for a white face.

>>62410697
Check out Lord Quartz, King Quartz and Grand Quartz.

>>62410783
I don't mind a white face, I have no preference in that regard. I just want something nice, simple, and small.

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>>62410697
The Seiko Dolce is 34mm

>>62410789
Will do, thanks. Some of the Grand Quartz lineup look great but there seem to be 70 different models (plus I can't afford them yet, RIP)

>>62410801
that's actually really nice
and damn cheap
this is probably the winner
thanks!

>>62410812
You're bound to find a model out of the three you enjoy, there's quite a few variations. The first two generally aren't very expensive, either.

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>>62410832
Now I have something to covet

>>62410857
Those are pretty damn nice.

>>62410832
>>62410857
I see that this says 'jewels' on it—do they make each model in quartz, too, or is that only for some special editions or a select few models? Having a hard time finding specific, definitive info on this kind of thing. I assume they want me to walk into a certified dealer but I want to know what I'm looking for before I do that.

>>62410873
Some Grand Seikos use the Spring Drive movement, which is pretty much a hybrid quartz mechanical. Those have jewels, as to many higher end quartz movements. The ones with a more standard quartz movement are generally referred to as "Grand Quartz" so far as I'm aware.

>>62410873
I forgot to mention, your best bet is generally eBay for the Lord, King, and Grand quartz watches as they're vintage.

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>>62409501
>tfw gonna buld my Sturmanskie soon
How comfy is yours and what's its size? I'm aiming to build a steel-cased one similar to yours only with the rotating inner bezel, and the blue version of that dial.

>>62410873
Also forgot to mention, the one you posted is mechanical.

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>>62410697
37.5mm

>>62410974
>>62410937
>>62410916
Thanks for the tips
Is there some quick way to search/filter the many models other than using eBay which is hit and miss? (Sometimes sellers don't correctly list things, etc.)

I'm probably just going to pull the trigger on the Dolce and I will likely have at least a few years before I end up with a Grand Quartz, lol, so I'm not in a hurry, but it'd be nice to have my sights set on something. There are a lot of variations of these, apparently.

>>62410999
missed the quartz requirement oops

>>62411020
thanks anyway

>>62411008
Honestly, it's such a clusterfuck that I usually buy models by sight alone. It's pretty hard to get information on a lot of older Seiko quartz models, even on the higher end. If you're lucky, the seller will list the case and movement codes.

>>62410783
>You'll be hard pressed to find a modern men's watch at 36mm
I hate this. I don't think I'm a fedora-wearing dork for wanting something that fits like that. I don't understand this giant dinner plate watch trend.
>the dw's in the OP

>>62410873
Grand Quartz was the name used around the 70s for Seiko's high end quartz watches, you can find those for pretty cheap because they're older. They ended the Grand Quartz and Grand Seiko lines and then resurrected them again, but now they're all just called Grand Seiko no matter what movement they have. A current Grand Seiko might be automatic, quartz, or spring drive. A quartz modern GS will cost more than a vintage quartz GQ. All of the GS quartz movements are high-end and use jeweled bearings, so they will have jewels even if they're quartz.

>>62411042
I see, danke

>>62411056
Noted for future reference, thank you

>>62410451
>>62410451
>Will the 50 year anniversary of the Moon landing be yet another yawn?

Obviously.

If Omega were not-shit they would make a special edition with the original Lemania 321 movement. Even counting the costs of retooling shit they would probably make a fucking fortune doing that, but Swatch has the stereotypical shortsightedness and Jewishness of big, soulless holdings corporations.

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>>62410697
Penis quartz.

>>62410451
>>62411140
The Swatch Group believe themselves to primarily be a marketing entity. They see manufacturing as a cost center that takes dollars away from generating additional revenue by being spent on advertising to normies.

>>62411218
I can't get over the chunky case. It's very 70's.

What is the best women's watch on a budget? Looking for something to give my mother

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R8 my Slav GMT with custom bezel hand made in mother Russia.

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>tfw 36mm looks fuckhuge on my wrist
somebody kill me

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>>62411227
It's not chunky though because the watch is a sensible size, it's around 34mm iirc.

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>>62411218
Nice penis quartz Anon.

>>62411324
It doesn't help that the watch is 99% bezel, that makes the watch wear bigger.

>>62410965
>steel case
>rotating bezel

afaik steel cases didn't have the rotating bezel crown on the left, so I'm not really sure how you will do it.

The case is the comfiest among all the Poljot chronographs and I've owned a few already, the case must be like 39 mm, too lazy to measure rn. Pretty sure you can google it yourself.

>>62411322
Holy balls that's some quality dial.
they really upped that a notch from those old soviet models that looked way too crude.

>>62411357
Thanks, you too. Nice dial texture.

>>62411360
Would a sarb or 38mm diver look too big?

>>62411360
You mean 99% dial?

>>62411233
What kind of budget? Do you want mechanical or quartz? Standard cheap mechanical recommendation is women's Orient. Standard quartz recommendation is Citizen. If she wants a fashion brand, best is usually Anne Klein (very budget) or Kate Spade (typically a younger brand than I expect your mother is looking for but better than brands like kors, Gucci, etc. that target older demographics).

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>>62393288
i sold my skx007k for 90 EU,
that means i lost 110 EU on it.

how bad did i fuck up ? could i have done better to get out of the shitter automatic meme ?

>>62411140
>If Omega were not-shit they would make a special edition with the original Lemania 321 movement.
I had hoped they would bring out some groundbreaking yet elegant complication. I am prepared for disappointment.

>>62411220
Depressing but seems true.


What I fear is that this marketing think is spreading. under Schnyder/Oechslin we saw a lot of outrageous stuff from Ulysse Nardin. Now Schnyder is dead and Oechslin has left and all we see is ugliness. Oechslin has said he left Ulysse Nardin with tech that should last them 20 years. I can believe it but have not seen it.

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>>62411324
>the muh minimalism cuck is a wristlet
checks out

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>>62411368
>afaik steel cases didn't have the rotating bezel crown on the left
Hmm, I didn't know that, I'm checking Polmax3133 right now. Now I'm a bit conflicted on what I want more, the rotating bezel which is neat but kinda useless, or the steel case which won't wear down as much, but lacks a 9 o'clock crown.

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>>62402786
I honestly like both; not the Offshore though, that shit is gaudy af.

>>62411435
Shitter buyers could not be any worse with money. Now you have no watch and are out of 110€.

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Should I cop?

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>>62411368
Anyway this is one of the cases I might order. It's supposedly NOS from an Italian seller, who claims the case is stainless steel (or at least that's what Google Translate tells me), but comparing the color of the caseback to the case it does look more like plated.

I don't know if for instance those German guys (Poljot International or Poljot.de or something) ever made a rotating bezel steel case.

Also I don't care if the watch I build will be a bit Franken-ish, as long as the parts are NOS and Russian, the movement USSR-era and it passes as a Shturmanskie at first glance. I'm not going to sell it anyway.

>>62411669
only 2nd hand if you can buy for 90€ or less from a retard like this one
>>62411435
>buying shitters new

Btw it's THE meme among glorified shitters

>ISO rated
>no handwinding
>Seiko's worst mechanical movement
>a fucking Invicta diver uses a better Seiko movement for less than half its retail price
>80% chance of getting misaligned chapter rings

>>62408611
>steel watch
>brass eyelets
Are you even trying?

>>62411371
Because the dial is made in China.

>>62411736
That Italian seller is infamous among Soviet shit collectors for being a literal Dr. Frankenstein.
Don't buy unless you don't care about it being chromed plated brass (not SS like he says).
That caseback without logo or serial number is fishy as fuck too.

Any tips for a good navy blue/gold watch under 200 € that is not ugly as fuck?

>>62411784
>The time, equipment, and labour to individually pressure test every watch become free because I personally don't value ISO certification on divers
>Even though Seiko makes the several hacking and handwinding ISO certified divers for cheaper than any other watch company, they should put a more expensive movement in the SKX and raise the price because Seiko is not allowed to sell a 7s26 powered ISO certified diver for cheaper than it sells several hacking and handwinding models it already makes because I personally demand hacking and handwinding in this model.
>I'm also going to totally ignore that no one else sells a hacking and handwinding ISO certified mechanical dive watch for less than $400
(You)

>>62411784
>buying used

you must be a cuckold.

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Why does Archie describe Grand Seiko owners so well?

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

>>62411858
Alright then, this just made things considerably harder.

>>62411945
>All this blabla to justify his retarded purchase

>diver
>N O H A N D W I N D I N G
>O
>
>H
>A
>N
>D
>W
>I
>N
>D
>I
>N
>G

>>62412061
>getting cucked by buying overpriced shitters which should cost a third part of their retail price
>calling a cuck someone who wouldn't buy such a shitter in the first place, let alone for their cuck-acceptable retail price.

>>62412061
>>62412061
I don't know man, buying a $200 watch which should cost $130 to $150 sounds like an equal cuck-y thing to do.

>>62412274
>>62412249

i don't like used goods, you sound like the kind of guys that would marry a non virgin girl.

>>62412343
>you sound like the kind of guys that would marry a non virgin girl.

You sound like a virgin yourself, no surprise here anyway.

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>>62412249
I'm not poor, so I paid for a better movement in an SKX because I preferred it aesthetically to the several other ISO certified Seiko mechanical diver models available for well under $400.

I'm just not childish enough to whine like a baby because very single model produced by every single watch company doesn't cater to my specific wants and desires.

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>>62411391
Probably not, the bezel makes divers wear smaller. Here's my SARB & 38mm Trident
>>62411422
Kek, yes I did.

Wise men of /wt could you recommend me a watch around the 200$ dollar mark? Just want something casual to wear that doesn't break in a year.

>>62413090
What style? Quartz or mechanical?

>>62413090
Do you prefer vintage or new? Quartz or mechanical? What's your budget?

i want a cheap leather band. what can i get for less than $10 that isnt shit

>>62413090
Sorry, missed your previously stated budget.

>>62413182
>>62413207
If it's possible to get a decent quality mechanical watch at this price, then that's what I'd prefer. I'm also fine with vintage.

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is this too big for me?

>>62413315
What style though?

>>62413305
Decent leather bands are going to likely run at least $20 unless you get one used.

>>62413315
Vintage is generally sketchy at that price point since you will likely need to service the watch if you want it to last or work properly. Just pick your favorite Seiko or Orient. If you don't mind the watch being disposable, you could also check out system 51 or whatever the cheap Swatch one is.

>>62413090
SKX

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>>62405646
If you do get an Apple Watch, go with the Stainless Steel model, the added cost for that sapphire crystal display and ceramic back is totally worth it.
I treat mine like shit and no scratches on it.

>>62413399
Yes, get the ladies model.

>>62413648
From what I've seen I prefer the style of field and aviator watches.

>>62411326
I'm just referring to the styling and proportions and not the size. I prefer normal lugs I guess.

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>>62413399
Looks quite big, but not as big as mine and I wear mine daily without any problems.

NEW THREAD:
>>62414812
>>62414812
>>62414812

>>62394207
Hodinkee btfo
https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/13/its-not-hard-to-beat-rolex/amp/

>>62414371
You can get them without hooded lugs.

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>>62414711