ConSOOOOM edition.Guides and Info:>Classic Memehttps://imgur.com/a/6CNO8>Poorfag guide:https://www.imgur.com/a/NFMXDuK>Watch essentials 102:https://pastebin.com/Rc77hhXV>Purchasing used watches:https://pastebin.com/f44aJKy2>Purchasing straps:https://pastebin.com/SwRysprE"Suggest a watch for me.">Your budget>Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot>Movement, e.g. automatic, hand-wound, quartz>Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, 2nd-time zone>Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet>Wrist size or desired watch sizePrevious thread: >>18174043
>>18175340Based Omegay
avatarfags get the rope
>>18175374Lmao
>>18175374lmfao
>>18175374bbq
>>18175340Omega is a fundamentally dishonest brand.
Need help picking a color. Will mostly be wearing this at work with business casual outfits. What do you guys think?
>>18175414>soikoto hell with them
>>18175414gray. it's the more anonymous color. green is unusual, which means you run the risk of someone noticing your watch, seeing it's a seiko, and then thinking you're poor.
Are there any good cheap watches that legitimately look and feel expensive? Under $1k or so.
>>18175421>Are there any good cheap watches that legitimately look and feel expensive? Under $1k or so.If you'd asked ten years ago, the answer would be yes. These days, no, unfortunately.
>>18175422What was good back then?
>>18175423>What was good back then?A number of Seikos, but Seiko increased their prices while doing zero to their quality (if not actually downgrading it).
>be me>23>decent job>should probably buy a baltic or halios or farer or sinn>budget is 1000 but I'd rather spend less>dodge the bullet of buying a new watch with warranty which works and is fit for every day use>buy a 66 year old watch which doesn't work (yet) instead because it's 600 and if it worked it'd be 3500>and there's no gen spare parts because fewer than 4000 were ever produced why am i retarded
>>18175442Not retarded. That's just the first fuckup everyone that gets into vintage watches makes. It's a learning process.
>>18175443I mean it was 700 bucks and I have a Ranchero with a dial that got its dial destroyed by the "restoration" and I'd just get a replica dial because I'm not autistic about it being all og. but at this point all these boomers have talked such a scare into me that I genuinely think it's going to break down and needs to be serviced every other month which of course won't happen. to me that watch actually means something and I'd rather not have a watch than buy a watch that's a good deal or useful or appropriate. I like some modern watches but they're too large and too bulky and hardly anyone does field watches anymore. Why would I buy a dive watch or a sporty car/flying watch when I don't dive and don't have any kind of license.
>>18175447If you are lucky to find a good watchmaker, then once the movement is serviced, it should run for around 5-9 years depending on use before you'd want to service it again. The only other rule about vintage watches is to never have them near water. After that, wear and enjoy. I have one vintage which is one of my dailies, and it'll run just fine for years after a good service. Don't lose hope Anon; if the movement is running and clean, then the only thing that can happen is an accidental drop to the ground or submersion in water.
>>18175340Always love lume shots.
Envy is a bad suite.
>>18175472Nobody actually cares if your watch went to the moon. It's not like it's literally the watch an astronaut wore in space. You just wear it while you eat cheetos and jerk off to anime girls.
Rate my drip
>>18175506I take my watch off before jerking off to anime girls so I don't get cum on it.
>>18175414Go grey for work. The green is also nice but leans more to the casual side. For your budget, however, I’d also suggest looking at citizen. Their designs are a bit classier in my opinion
>>18175512How would you get cum on it?
>>18175340Morning gents, asking again as I didn't get a satisfactory response in the previous thread: Im looking for an affordable (sub 500 eur, hopefully by a lot) solar submariner-type diver or speedmaster-type chronograph with sapphire crystal and metal bracelet, ideally not too bigAny recs?
Kofe time.
Describe those brands in 3 words or less>Rolex>Omega>Cartier>Jaeger Lecoultre>Grand Seiko>IWC>A Lange & Sohne>Patek Philippe>Audemars Piguet>Vacheron Constantin>Casio>Breitling>Tag Heuer>Tudor>Longines
>>18175581Grand Seiko and Casio.
>>18175581>RolexClassy, globally appreciated>OmegaHigh tier watches>CartierSounds feminine>Jaeger LecoultreLiterally who>Grand SeikoSounds cheap>IWCLiterally who>A Lange & SohneLiterally who>Patek PhilippeBuilt for boomers>Audemars PiguetRespectable but uncommon>Vacheron ConstantinRespectable but uncommon>CasioCan't go wrong>BreitlingLiterally who>Tag HeuerFor tough men>TudorDiscount Rolex cope>LonginesSounds cheap
>>18175581gay, faggy, homosexual
>>18175581>>RolexBased beyond belief>>OmegaWhat a waste>>CartierFuck Richemont>>Jaeger LecoultreFuck Richemont>>Grand SeikoWeeb trash>>IWCFuck Richemont>>A Lange & SohneFuck Richemont>>Patek PhilippeDegenerate jewish crap>>Audemars PiguetDegenerate nigger crap>>Vacheron ConstantinFuck Richemont>>CasioPlastic toy>>BreitlingWho even cares?>>Tag HeuerMall shitter>>TudorSave, buy Rolex>>LonginesMall shitter
>>18175587>>Tag Heuer>For tough men
Posting the best chart.Cope and seethe, if you so desire.
>>18175374topkek
>>18175581>RolexCucks & waitlist>OmegaMoon & cope>CartierGay>Jaeger LecoultreWatchmaker's watchmaker>Grand SeikoAbsolutely based>IWCExpensive shitters>A Lange & SohneThey'll absolutely rape you with servicing>Patek PhilippeCucks & waitlist for richer than Rolex people>Audemars PiguetThey're only known for one watch kek>Vacheron ConstantinSame as AP to a lesser extent>CasioOnly company caring to tell you the time>BreitlingShitters and big chronos>Tag HeuerGetting better but still shit>TudorBlack Bay>LonginesOnly Teddy caresYes I used more than three words, fight me at noon, coward.
>>18175596Oh wow, a real tough guy huh? I bet you act like that in front of the ghetto niggers too.
>>18175579Finally, the day can start now.
>>18175581>RolexMisunderstood sport brand>OmegaUninspired coping tryhards>CartierReal classy men>Jaeger LecoultreWeird polo clique>Grand SeikoRetarded shitters>IWCAwful brand name>A Lange & SohneLiterally who>Patek PhilippeGood, too expensive>Audemars PiguetÀ-la-mer Pee-gay lmfao>Vacheron ConstantinOne good watch>CasioMakes Swiss seethe>BreitlingBest vintage chronographs>Tag HeuerUnderrated, great past>TudorSubmariner square indexes>LonginesRuined themselves
>>18175597Please point to the brand where anon hurt you.
>>18175421No because everything went up 10x, and it's not just that, everyone knows the shit brands (Seiko and microbrands etc.) now because they can just look it up with their smartphone and immediately see your poor af.
spudmaster btfo
>>18175447>I have a RancheroYou have a watch for Mexicans lmfao????????? Santa Maria de Guadalupe!!!!!
>>18175572Get a job?
What's the general consensus on big reef hunter? I kinda like it.
Unimatic is so good, such a pity their cases are a little bit too thicc
I want to see THICK bezel watches
>>18175615
>>18175614unitesticolo
>>18175618>That price for a repWe live in turbulent times.
>>18175615.
>>18175618This is ridiculous
>>18175421San Martin and other known chinese brands offer the most in the 100-300 range with sapphire glasses,good lumen,and overall decent finishing compared to jap/swiss brands,they usually have workhorse movements that just work,but in looks they are as fine as watches that cost many times. The worst part of them are bracelets,but shit bracelets is what you get in watches under 4000€
>>18175627Imagine buying anything Chinese and supporting that disgusting country. At this point just get a Soiko.
>>18175628I don't need Soiko, I already have q chinese shitter that runs at COSC level (+1spd) and is even better at dimensions thqn the official Seiko limited reissues.
>>18175630
What are some nice russian watches, already got vostok.
>>18175630>>18175631Fucking disgusting. Crippled Chinese children made that. Seek help.
>>18175636wronghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXQ-S9OHcrg
>>18175340Here's your Ultra Luxury Timepiece.
>>18175642>this is what Russian billionaires wear
>>18175645>paying for raw fish
Moser time
Overpriced Schinken Time
GF time
Study time
>>18175581>RolexGood but basic>OmegaNew models please>CartierFour figure quartz>JLCIt costs WHAT?>Grand SeikoI like dials>IWCFor fat people>LangeWho even cares>PatekI don't care>APOne trick pony>VCFor old people>CasioAll you need>BreitlingHaaland is overrated>Tag HeuerTrying very hard>TudorVery confusing references>LonginesQuite the fall
Zenisu time
I miss /g/
Zascratchu time
>>18175658Based rich guy actually using his high end luxury watch.
>>18175653>>Cartier>Four figure quartzI also kinda feel like Cartier is the only classic luxury brand that is okay to own in quartz version. After all, the Tank is a two hands watch that you wear for elegance and not to tell the time, and for the same reasons it has to be a silent watch.
Ball time
>>18175642Lmgao
>>18175664The Tank Louis and other high end models are back to mechanical movements. JLC makes it work with the Reverso so there's not really any excuse. I have a Santos and have never noticed the rotor so they're already pretty quiet
>>18175660Beach time
>>18175675I never notice my black bay 58 movement, you have to take it off and shake it hard to notice something, and no noise at all unless you squeeze it into your ear.
>>18175609?
OP-Onions on the pelfagos 39?
>>18175572Seiko SNE435
>>18175668When I look this up it's going to tell me it's 40mm, isn't it?
NEW URBAN GENTRY JUST DROPPED GENTShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBLcOCZTH-A
Ban evading is a bannable offense.
>>18175614>Unimatic is so good, such a pity their cases are a little bit too thicc>a littleAlso think the domed crystal is too much plus the fact that in has a ghost date kills it for me.Shame, it's I think the only made in Italy watch on the affordable market.
yes, thats right, bittercel!I hope youve learned your lesson by now.
>>1817569440 mm is nothing big though? I find my 44 mm g-shock small
>>18175703It's not.
>>18175697The ban evasion that expired in January and the one that got appealed? Get a life.
>>18175694there's a 36m that's just as goodhttps://shop.ballwatch.ch/en/NL9616C-S1C?model=NL9616C-S1C-GR
I am a horologist. AMA.
>>18175634Raketa, Poljot.
>>18175720Why?
Crispy time
>>18175713You were just banned the other day.
>>18175718That's not a gmt.
>>18175727It's a chinese watch, look elsewhere
>>18175726You should focus more on yourself and why he bothers you than on him.
>>18175733Why do that when he can just live inside his head and scream at windmills.
>>18175694it's interesting how all of the multicomplication feature-packed movements shat out in the last 20 years that have been growing in size to meet consumer demand are now too big to fit in watches that the market wants so poor people are now forced to choose between a watch that conforms with current tastes, or a watch that contains all the must-have features, because they can't afford a high end watch that satisfies all the criteria
Please clarify why the Sw200 movement can be in watches priced from 400 USD to 3000 USD. Shouldn't they use a higher quality movement?
I don't get Grand Seiko. Explain it to me.
>>18175737There are 36mm gmts now. That isn't super challenging.Actually, ball does have a number of watches with a fuck load of complications. A few months back they dropped GMTs that also have day and date and moonphase and they have pushers to quickly move the gmt hand. Their watches tend to be big anyway because of the tritium tubes and general oversides watch market fuckery, so i guess if you're going to make your watches huge anyway you may as well pack them with novel combinations of complications.
>>18175738Why use a higher end movement if you can get away with a cheap one? Watch manufacturers just wanna make a buck you know.
for those who have 2+ automatic watcheshow do you manage the wind down hours? I just dont think I'll own more than once automatic watch to be honest, I just cannot be assed to adjust it every single time I dont wear it for more than 3 days
>>18175741Step 1: Take an extremely cheap watchStep 2: Make it slightly betterStep 3: Make it five times more expensiveStep 4: Sell it to credulous weebs who are intimidated by Rolex ownership
>>18175741they got a huge boost from le stealth wealth old money memesters because if you live under a rock you can tell yourself you're the only person on the planet who has ever heard of this very obscure brand that has billboards at bus stations, coupled with the generally insufferable image of the people who wear rolexes, men who wanted something to impress other men flocked to them so now we see nicholas cage at the oscars wearing a $50k diamond-encrusted GS which is much more subtle and tasteful than those gaudy flashy new money watches like rolex, have I mentioned rolex? rolex totally doesn't live rent free in the heads of GS memesters that's why it's better than rolex and rolex has to be mentioned in every other sentence when discussing GS which is totally better than rolex btw.rolex. also rolex.
>>18175746In the old days when automatics rarely had more than 40 hours of power reserve, your only option was to either buy a winder or just live with it.Most people would rotate watches on a weekly basis and only deal with setting them on a Sunday.Nowadays, good automatics have around 3-5 days of power reserve, so leaving it to sit for a day or two while you wear something else won't stop it.
>>18175747>>18175748From my experience, and from what I see here again, nobody ever mentions rolex except the people that claim that "X owners only talk about rooex" are the ones who always bring up rolex.It's very simple:>It's made in Japan and that actually means something instead of swiss made which doesn't mean anything anymore >Amazing dials with the best finished markers and hands for that price point and punching way above it, too >Unique shit like spring drive and memeratsu polish>Many weebs exist>Great 2nd hand pricesThat's all there is to it.
>>18175752>Great 2nd hand pricesThis is a nice way to say horrific value retention
>>18175748>RAAAWWWLEEEXXXhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWJOSWGwaGI
>>18175752The "GS is like Japanese Rolex" thing was more common a few years ago when GS was a new thing being introduced to western markets.Rolex is the biggest, most famous watchmaker so naturally anything new will be compared to it since it gives everyone a common point of comparison. Then we all realized, no, GS is nowhere near Rolex, so now you get more accurate comparisons like GS vs Tudor or GS vs Omega.
>>18175752I work in an office with a lot of watch collectors. Two of them own a Grand Seiko and both of them brought up "Why I got this instead of a Rolex" completely unprompted.
>>18175741You know that one annoying sperg kid from school who got bullied so hard you felt sorry for him and talked to him, but then he thought your were his best friend and he couldn't shut the fuck up about Yu-Gi-Oh?He's wearing a Grand Seiko now.
>>181757536K
>>18175780This watch is on a desperate search for a purpose.
Rolex is the benchmark by which all beginners compare their watches, so it's understandable. Grand Seiko currently doesn't have the social status that Rolex does, so the comment will appear unprompted. It happens with every brand, surprisingly, but the common denominator is the horological knowledge of the group. If you're out with people who know nothing about watches, then they'll still ask you why you got a Patek instead of a Rolex or a smartwatch. That's why it's far better to buy watches for yourself and not for those you are trying to impress. The only justification you'll need is, 'because I love it'.
>>18175804Based omegachad
>>18175802>This watch is on a desperate search for a purpose.The whole brand is on a desperate search for coherent design.
>>18175804Good morning Omega Chad.How's today treating you? Will we see your new timepiece soon?
>>18175806Good day CredorChad! How have you been? It's been a long time. Are you keeping well and in good health? Any new watches on the way?
>>18175812>>18175809See: >>18175687 And press the triangle "hide post". You're welcome, bittercel.
>>18175808Good day CitizenChad! Morning Koffee is a beautiful thing, the 321 continues to wind smoothly, and my vigil for the postman begins while I do some paperwork. Today should be a great day; to say that I'm excited is a severe understatement. Are you doing well?
>>18175815read >>18175809 and >>18175812
>>18175815On the one hand, being deliberately annoying shouldn't be encouraged, but on the other hand, you're making Bittercel shit his pants with rage, so that makes it funny.
>>18175810Absolutely based.Had the JapFlu for a solid 10 days back in late May. But have been doing fine ever since. Life is good, waiting for some things to finalize hopefully until September, then I can start finally working in WeebLand. No new watches for me no. I decided on my exit game-watch but I'm still waiting for the right offer.I heard you got a new watch, it's what they say on the discord server at least.Besides that, how's life? Come visit me in Japan at some point, I will make it worth it.
>>18175815>Morning Koffee is a beautiful thingCouldn't agree more, fren. It is afternoon kofe time here right now.I think we all share your excitement and are eagerly awaiting on your next piece.All is well on my end, despite the somewhat gloomy weather today, thank you for asking. Have a productive and fulfilling day!
Who here /rcvd/ today?
>>18175815Btw, Omegachad, how do you like the fit? Ignore the gyno.
>>18175747>Step 1: Take an extremely cheap watch>Step 2: Make it slightly better>Step 3: Make it five times more expensiveThat's 99% of watch brands.
It's too early in the morning to have so many posts to report.
>>18175809Nah, I'm having a great day. I hope you are too, Anon. What watch are you wearing today, Fren?>>18175812I can't...I'm waiting for a new watch. Maybe once I receive it, I'll die because it's so perfect. How are you Anon? Why not post a watch and join in the discussion? We're all Frens here.>>18175822Today is a good day, Fren. Maybe the other Anon just needs some good cheer!>>18175823Aw shit, sorry to hear about the flu; glad you recovered and continue to work towards your goals. Interesting to hear about the exit watch; will you tell us, or is it a secret until it comes in? I tend to keep mine secrets until they're in my hands...that way (hopefully) prices don't suddenly move in a way that is bad for me...lol I think I'm just superstitious though...but I do notice that if I suddenly take interest in a watch, I'll start to see lots of reviews of it by YTubers. Yes, the Speedy reissue is new, though of course it's actually around 25 years old or so now. Very happy with it, even though the design has flaws. I'm now waiting for a final piece, which hopefully will arrive today. Life is excellent, and I hope it is with you too. Unfortunately I will not be in Japan anytime soon, but perhaps in the future when the time is right. You're very kind; we would definitely have a good meal together.>>18175824That's very nice of you to say; I don't think the new watch I'm getting has been on this forum yet, but I could have missed something when I was gone. Anyway, it's aesthetically perfect, so I have a feeling it'll be the last since I can't really top it in terms of 'look'. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day and are able to relax. Today will be both productive and fulfilling!>>18175828Hey StillettoChad; the fit seems fine I think, but then again I'm not the best when it comes to determining these things. Do you think it works for you? Or, to put it another way, what is concerning you about the fit that you'd ask if it's okay?
>>18175837Which avatarcel are you? Wait, I already have an idea..
Watchuseek wruw looking fresh today
>>18175840>Hey StillettoChadIt's not him, it's bitteranon who likes to make fun of everyone.
based omegachud roasting fat fuck finncel
>>18175748>they got a huge boost from le stealth wealth old money memestersProbably true but even so it's hilarious because no actual old money has ever worn any seiko.
>>18175743Why?Because.
so I found out my "wore my grand seiko to work" post has become a classic pasta, you're welcome effay
>>18175880Just like Patek's Hometime pushers.
>>18175700>in has a ghost datewdym?
>>18175892Ghost date is when a no-date watch is made using a movement that does have a date.A Rolex Explorer, for example, doesn't have a date so when you pull the crown, there's only one stop, directly to the timesetting mode.A Datejust, does have a date, so when you pull the crown, there's a second position between winding and timesetting, where you set the date.If you have a no-date watch but it still has that second stop, that's called a ghost date. They just fitted a dial without a date aperture instead of spending the money to either modify the movement to be no-date or used a dedicated no-date movement.
>>18175892A ghost date is when a watch that doesn't have a date complication on the dial still uses a movement with a date complication. So you can still set the date and you can still hear it click over at midnight even though you can't see it.
Lumepill me on lumeIt's only at its brightest in the first 5 or so minutes before it just looks like the bare minimum until the following morning. You're basically having to shine a light on it for a minute or two before it's actually good, you're not gonna solar power it because it'll be dim by the time the sun has set.How do you make the most of lume? I want to believe
What watch would you like your doctor to wear, /wt/?
>>18175912My regular doctor used to wear datejust but he's been wearing a fitness watch lately.My eye doctor had a panerai last I saw him.
>>18175738Sw200 movement for $400? YOU MEAN THE GUCCI?
>>18175906OMFGLOOOM is for guys who were enthralled by glow-in-the-dark toys as children.Lume does not actually have to be that bright to be long-lasting. It's for reading in darkness when your eyes have adjusted. Having bright lume when there's light enough to read the dial anyway is pointless.For example, the JLC Master Control watches only have these tiny little dots of lume and little strips on the hands. You'd think, "Why, you can't see it glow at all!" However, when it's two in the morning and it's pitch black in your bedroom, you can see it glowing quite well on your nightstand. Basically, it's just another feature that people obsess over that doesn't actually matter in the real world, like huge water resistance.
>>18175804The Shitmaster is a shit.
Cant decide if i want a minimalist dress watch like a Junghans or a maximalist Diver watch
$625 for this miyota 9x shitter?!!! why dont i get an islander or san martin instead?
>>18175927Junghans if you want an one watch collection
>>18175916https://tisellkr.com/product/tisell-marine-diver16610-sw200-1-automatic-200m/48/?cate_no=42&display_group=1
>>18175928>shitter?!!!t. knows nothingAlso, it is not the Omen.
>>18175936enlighten me on what i dont know please
>>18175944It is The Omen.
>>18175912Citizen The Citizen Chronomaster AQ4080-52A.
>>18175933based, wish they had a purple one
>>18175918What about when watches used to have radioactive shit all over the dial, was it more useful then? I always assumed the modern non-radioactive shit like SuperLuminova is just a cope for not being able to use radium anymore.
>>18175957Radium was excellent because it would continuously glow; tritium did the same. You didn't have to charge the watch. Superluminova however is better because it doesn't appear to degrade with time, assuming there is no water damage. By comparison, both Radium and Tritium glow less as the years go by, and though they can be 're-activated' using a blacklight, they simply fade away quickly after and can't be 'charged' well enough to be useful.As an example, here's my 1966 Speedy with the original Tritium, as best I can photograph it immediately after turning off the blacklight.
>>18175957A couple threads ago there was a chemistcel who detailed the actual mechanism of each of the luminous materials in between all the avatarfagging and bitterfagging. Interesting for nerds. The basic run-down was this:Radium glows basically forever but was incredibly toxic. It killed people and they stopped using it by the 1950sTritium glows constantly but gets progressively dimmer over time. After about 20 years it will be completely dead and the only way to get it back is to replace the dial (or the tritium tubes in the case of a manufacturer like Ball)Super-LumiNova and ones like it will last forever but need to be recharged with UV light.
>>18175963With the blacklight on (and next to a modern 1861), you'll see how much Tritium is actually available.
>>18175823What's wrong with your foot, bro?
>>18175970>>Omega>forever secondActually third now, behind Cartier.
>>18175965Based. Thanks.
>>18175963What about Promethium 147?
>>18175965The Chemistcel is quite right, but to be clear: The radium used for watches and clocks glows less over time due to the zinc sulfide mixture in the luminescent paint being worn out by the continuous radiation of the gamma rays. The radium itself has a half-life of around 1600 years, but the paint medium will destroy itself.>>18175977No idea; I don't think I've had a watch that uses it. Also, nice digits.
>>18175970>Omega>first watch to ever reach the Moon>forever secondHere, we can have a glimps into the ill mind of dronex who believes the copesmograph has any sort of prestige.Fascinating, if not a bit pitiful.
>>18175981Seiko used it well into the 90's. My Weekdater probably has it.
>>18175981What's with the orange bits?
>>18175901>>18175905That's kinda cool though. Sounds like an easter egg. Thanks for the clarification.
>>18175993It's not an Easter egg, just lazy design and corer cutting.
Consuuming Certinas currently. My 3rd quartz model
>>18175912
>>18175581>RolexGlobal standard, boring>OmegaMogged by MoonSwatch>CartierYou classy faggot>Jaeger LecoultrePorn for horologyfags>Grand SeikoAckshually...>IWCWe still exist!>A Lange & SohneSince 199-, er 1845!>Patek PhilippeStep aside, peasant>Audemars PiguetMore Royal Oaks!>Vacheron ConstantinZZzzzzz....>CasioCheap, useful tool>Breitling>Tag HeuerOn-sale at Macy's>TudorWhat Omega was>LonginesWomen's watches
>>18175996Certina is based. I like the Powermatic 80 the most.
>>18175999>>Jaeger Lecoultre>Porn for horologyfagsWhat are you doing here if you don't like horology and micro mechanics?Poseurs like you make me sick. Seek another forum of discussion.
>>18175982You are cringe, and 7 anons are laughing at you.
>>18175993It's not an easter egg. It's bad watchmaking.Consider the first generation of Tudor Black Bay: those had no date but used an ETA 2824; Tudor modified it to get rid of the date mechanism altogether. Just one click.
>>18176003>Implying anon describing JLC as horologyporn is knocking the brand.Bit oversensitive, aren't you?
>>18175996like 500 euros for a quartz?that's pretty dumb. oh well, at least not a grand soiko tier choice, but still dumb.
>>18175741It's Grand SHIT
>>18175995I was joking, you insufferable lonely nerd.
>>18176007Stop replying to my posts you filthy subhuman.
>>18176017>>18176020Angry little boy.
I really fucking miss being able to buy Vostoks freely, there's only a couple of stores that still ship them somehow but for like twice or thrice the cost in Russia.
>>18176025Unfunny double-replier. Fuck off.
>>18176035this place ships them through serbiahttps://www.vostok-watches24.com/
>>18175981thats a nice watch bro Theres two on chrono, one slightly used for $2500 and one unworn for $4200 (leaf dollars).
>>18175658>mfw getting there myselfIt's an abstract kind of pain
>>18176077Thanks for updating us, anon. Also, are you black or white?
>>18176082hispanic
>>18176083Do you usually fuck African women?
>>18175784Would definitely go for one of these.
>>18175804They hated Jesus for speaking the truth
>>18175901>>18175905Somebody should tell Seiko to do this instead of slapping a date window on every single pretty dial they produce.
>>18176088Is this the high-end Citizen? Tell me more about it.
>>18176082I'm white, from Luxemburg. This faggot >>18176083 is not me.
>>18176077My wife is black, well racially she's a north east African mutt (eritrean). Get one of those, they're hot and fuck like crazy.
>>18176095>toppest tier quartz>just tells time >±1/year>can set the hour hand without stopping it (it would be quite annoying if you couldn't considering its selling point)>solar>titanium>comfy bracelet >light as a feather>thin as a sheet of paperSimple as
>>18176096Why do you get laid with black women?
>>18176109cause they fugggg
>>18176108How thin is it? Is it keeping time within one second per year?
my parents are visiting japanwhat are some 300-400 USD watches that are unique to japan only, bros?preferably with interesting dials or other fun features, as it'll be a novelty watch after all. can be quartz.
>>18176120Its reference is AQ6020-53XDo your own research.
>>18176108I love all the technology in it. I just hate the way it looks. Fucking Japanese.
>>18175693Not sure about that dial
>>18176121Oceanus
>>18176121lol poortard fuck yiu ort in japanese PURO TARO FUKI YAKI hahha
>>18176122Okay thanks but can't you just answer my questions?
39mm x 48mm x 12.8mmChronometer certifiedIn-house movementTrue GMTI'm going to buy this, pair it with a Cartier Tank, and be done with watches forever.
>>18176132I could tell you it's 9.1mm thickness, or I could give you all the information you need to answer any question you could have about that watch.I gave you the answer that respected you as an adult. Guess I fucked up.
>>18176138>Guess I fucked up.You knew were you came.
>>18176136I have tried this one at an AD. It's an excellent watch. It's even thinner than the numbers suggest because of the domed crystal. It wears much smaller than a GMT-Master II. Personally, I don't like the gilt color scheme, so I'm going to wait until they release some other color variants or put this new thin movement into the Black Bay Pro.
>>18176136>
>>18176138are you bitteranon?
>>18176150Bitteranon would probably just call the watch a shitter and tell you to kill yourself instead of answering your question.
>>18176136Why do you need a GMT? Do you travel for work? Do you at least know who invented time zones?
I wear a sterling silver bracelet on my right wrist all the time (I literally never take it off, I shower with it, I sleep with it)I recently came across a beautiful Orient Sun and Moon (picrel) and I wanted to buy it, but it's in rose gold (or at least it's coloured like that). I was always told to match my metals so I was apprehensive to get it, should I?And yes, the store did have a similar watch but in a silver steel colour. That never popped to me so idk
>>18176150>>18176160>caring about avatarfags and 4chin dramaCaptcha: PATHTC
>>18176166Ugly shitter
>>18176171Thank you for your input
>>18176136I know you won't listen because people on this board are beyond retarded, but if your goal is to be done with watches forever the only smart thing to do is to get a Rolex.
>>18176166That's a shitter.>>18176168Captcha: UAREGAY
>>18176165>Why do you need a GMT? Do you travel for work? Do you at least know who invented time zones?I travel for work quite a bit, actually. I'm usually on travel at least a week per month, so I do have use for the complication, but also, I just like it.AFAIK, the idea of 24 time zones as we understand them was proposed by the Italian Quirico Filipanti in the 1850s but a Canadian named Sanford Fleming developed and implemented the system we use today in the 1880s.
>>18176177There are no 7-words captchas.
Why does this thread hate bittercel so much? He is unironically the best poster we have ever had. Here's my reasons:bittercel is always brutally honest. He is like water, he will find a crack in your watch and pour in from there. He is the criticism we need. You never get that in watchuseek or reddit, you only get an echo chamber of “nice watch, wear it in good health, champ” bullshit. Not with bittercel, he does not care for your feelings which is why he will tell you the truth. Yes, your watch is too big for you, yes it’s a shitter, yes the lugs look like shit, yes the movement is crap. You, as a critically thinking individual, should embrace this.We are all protected by anonymity here which is the point of this site. Avatarfags are pathetic going against this. Take reversocel for example; he couldn’t handle a bit of heat from bittercel and immediately fucked off to r/watches as soon as someone wasn’t sucking his cock over his shitters and pens lmfao.Yes, bittercel may seem bitter at first, but he is the counter force to all this circle-jerking in here. He is harsh but fair. You hold the fact he never posts a watch against him, but that is merely him not taking a side. He is not a brain-dead fanboy to brands (other than Rolex, but Rolex is Rolex). This way he maintains his unbiased position.And the best part of bittercel? He is always there for you, right here, in this thread.
>>18176175If you actually travel with your watches, a Rolex is not a smart choice because sooner or later you'll get robbed.
What do we think?
>>18176191>Rolex copy>Powermatic 80>CertinaBased and sleazepilled.
>>18176171>>18176177What makes you dislike it so? Can you put into words besides it not coming from Switzerland?I made up my mind on getting it anyway but w/e
>>18176126Better?
>>18176191does Certina have a new logo? Looks like Jane Street's logo
>>18176193It's the prettiest shitter I have found. I'm gonna get one
>>18176198They've had those arcs (I don't know what else to call them) since at least the 1960s.
>>18176201That green bezel does look rather nice.
Found this old citizen watch, probably my great grandpas. The glass on it is a bit scratched can I take to a watch specialist or something?I know nothing about watches.
>>18176202never seen them before
>>18176201>"Cool watch, looks like a Rolex">It's a Certina, also made in Switzerland. The company is decades older than Rolex.>"Wow anon, you know so much about watches"
>>18176207No, just join your grandpa.
>>18176213All those years in closet made you bitter, /fa/ggot?
>>18176207>The glass on it is a bit scratched can I take to a watch specialist or something?Yes, look for a watchmaker in your area. Unless that's an extremely proprietary size, it would be fairly inexpensive to replace the crystal. Do not just take it to the kiosk in the mall where they just replace batteries and resize bracelets. They don't know what they're doing.
>>18176226Looks like one of the higher end models, best ones having 33 jewels. It might be worth it to give it a proper service and a new crystal since the dial and case seem to be in good condition.
>>18176075Based aoi-san
>>18175725nice
>the only beautiful diver is the Submariner (Rolex or Tudor, doesn't matter)>current Submariner looks dull and is ruined by nigger-tier things like the ROLEXROLEXROLEX ring>forced to buy vintage Sub>you can't trust it as a diver anymoreFuck this shit
>>18176241>>forced to buy vintage Sub>>you can't trust it as a diver anymoreHow vintage? Like a 5513 from the 70s or something with a tritium dial?A neo-vintage like a 14060M will still be serviced by Rolex and when they give it back to you, it will have been pressure tested to its stated depth rating.
>>18176241>ROLEXROLEXROLEXI don't get why so many people sperg out about this. It's barely noticeable.The worst thing about modern Rolex is KEEPING THE MAXICASE while refreshing the whole catalogue 4 or 5 years ago. Now we're stuck with maxi case with at least 10 years.
>>18176258>with at least 10 years.for*
What time is it?
>>18176258The 41mm Sub no longer has the Maxi case.
>>18176264>What time is it?Time to disrupt an actual watch discussion?
>>18176265I think the GMT Master is the only one left that still has the Maxi case.
im upper middle class, but from a rich family who got rich 5ish years ago due to their educationwe now have assets over 2m, I earn well above median wage as a white collar dude, my net worth is 300k at the age of 29I thought rolex was lame and only showoffs would buy em but im now interested in watches and I'd like to...show off my status? I like Omega but Rolex is just a Rolex. its known.I think I'll buy a rolex, anons
>>18176284>I think I'll buy a rolex, anonsGood man
>>18176284Based white-collarcel
>>18176284you may be a rich white guy but your soul is nigger shade dark
>>18176308see, thats what I'm afraid of, kinda.I dont want to be perceived as brown. I identify Rolex with brownness. I know that in the end I will bite the bullet and get an Omegabesides, I really, really prefer transparent cases more and Rolex's clasps are too bulky for my likingI wish someone gifted me a rolex so this whole thing would be over lol
>>18176305>>18176285also cheers anons
>>18176311>I dont want to be perceived as brown. I identify Rolex with brownness.It really depends on the model. An understated OP or Explorer is not the same as a diamond encrusted Day-Date.
Post wrist.
>>18176311>I know that in the end I will bite the bullet and get an Omega...and then sell it on C24 a year later, taking a 40% loss in the process, because you realized you wanted the Rolex after all. Why settle if you don't have to?
>>18176311It's worse for me. I'm only worth 50k. I have the money for a rolex right now. But I don't have enough money to not feel the pain when buying. That's true watch suffering..
>>18176318>>18176314you are rightme atm>>18176320my rule of thumb is, I dont own luxury items more than 2.5% of my net non-property assetsits 200k in property and 100k in assets, so im waiting for 150k before I can pull the trigger on my ome..rol.. whateverI recommend doing the same as my 50k became 100k in a span of 12 months, my 40k would have been 80kits an OK time to buy assets with dems losing, FED cutting and more
>>18176311>dont want to be perceived as brown>thought rolex was lame and only showoffs would buy em but im now interested in watches and I'd like to...show off my status? I like Omega but Rolex is just a Rolex. its knownyou are already brown
>>18175784The Yen is weak and that's a used watch. Your point? You can't serious think rolex has bad value retention
I will never understand the Rolex worship.
>>18176329Oh, it's not worship. It's simple enjoyment. Rolex lives rent-free in the heads of seething poors and figure that, since they think about Rolex all the time, people who actually own them must really, really think about them all the time.Rolex is also the best selling luxury watch brand in the world, so there's a lot of Rolex owners out there.
>Homos>dial designs actually look kinda gay>made in a country known for being an lgbt centre of attraction>ceo is a degenerate libtard and jew supporterWew so many coincidences!
>>18176330It also lives mostly in the heads of grandseiko and omega owers lol
>>18176329The worship is unironically one of the best reasons to buy Rolexes. It keeps the values high. It's nice that a really expensive watch could effectively act as a savings account.
>>18176329its a rite of passageonly weird thing is how no other luxury brand comes closewe have like 5-6 luxury cars you see every day but only 1 luxury watch you recognizeidk but I feel like watches are becoming "meta" again and I think a brand or two will coexist with rolex in terms of prestige@18176332literally no idea what you are talking about or who you are quoting
>>18176311>these are the life problems of this personFucking hang yourself
>>18176340shouldve went to school instead of smoking weed bucko
>>18176258>I don't get why so many people sperg out about this. It's barely noticeable.It's actually very noticeable and it's fucking trash.
>>18176337>idk but I feel like watches are becoming "meta" again and I think a brand or two will coexist with rolex in terms of prestigeI think Cartier comes close in terms of prestige. They're the most famous jeweler in the world. If you were to ask the average person what's the best watch in the world, they'd say Rolex, but I think if you were to ask them if a Cartier watch is prestigious, they'd definitely say yes.Compare to something like Patek, they'd probably have no idea what that is or Omega, which they'll have heard of (mostly due to them Olympics), but will not think it's particularly glamorous.
>>18176337>@18176332>literally no idea what you are talking about or who you are quotingWhy don't you have the guts to quote me and openly talk to me?
>>18176350There. Feel better, kiddo?
>>18176349>>18176337Buying watches only to show off status is peak NPC and you should probably commit suicide if this is your mindset
>>18176324>The Yen is weakThat would only mean it cost more yen, the price in US dollars for that watch should be the same no matter where you’re selling it. It could be there’s something wrong with the watch. Otherwise you could just buy that and sell it online for whatever milgauss goes for (10k+ USD maybe?) for instant profit.
>>18176284>net worth 300k>thinks he’s richlmfaooooooo get over seven figures and get a real business fucking idiot.
>>18176349I think you are rightbut my circles and I consider Cartier as a ladies brandits rolex for boys and cartier for girls. but you are right, its Apple Watch, Rolex, and Cartier. I think you can even find a statista study on this exact order iirc>>18176353its like a perkits automatic, has a nice dial, and it signals wealth if you want to signal wealth. a grand seiko might not necessarily do the last one.and you, the other anonI will not even address you this time around
>>18176356>my circles and I consider Cartier as a ladies brand>claims not to be a nigger
>>18175999>>Omega>Mogged by MoonSwatchIt's true.A girl noticed my Sedna Speedy and then immediately broke my heart>Oh my god, I didn't know they made a gold MoonSwatch! It looks good on you but the pink one is still my favorite.What a fucking waste of money.
>>18176361Jesus, what an ugly shitter you posted
>>18176356>I think you are right>but my circles and I consider Cartier as a ladies brand>its rolex for boys and cartier for girls. but you are right, its Apple Watch, Rolex, and Cartier. I think you can even find a statista study on this exact order iircIt really depends on the age of the person. In the 1980s Cartier watches were very popular and visible in pop culture (think Gordon Gekko or Remington Steele) so older people will think of a Cartier watch that way.Younger people who don't know about watches will mostly think of Cartier as a jeweler and actually aren't interested in Cartier beyond a Love bracelet or Trinity ring.
>>18176368seems to be accurateim 29 and im coming to terms with Cartier being a high end watch brand for males as well, but rectangle case is not the name of the game atm
>>18176361NLG cuh a gold speedy is based
>>18176370>but rectangle case is not the name of the game atmSame. I love the designs, but I've tried on enough Tanks and Santoses to where I know they just aren't comfortable on my wrist. Cartier does make some round watches but the Ronde just looks incredibly generic and the Ballon Bleu, while only from 2007, looks dated to my eye.
>>18176361lol all the speedys got downgraded to moonswatches
>>18176361At least it looks good on you?
>>18176362Post your watch.
>>18176395
>>18176361Who does gold hands better - Omega or Tudor?
>>18176396>steel on steel>busy dial>bright red and green logoA lot of it boils down to personal preference but my god is that an ugly watch.
>>18176399Kys
>>18175997Is Farer the only microbrand actually putting out unique designs?
>>18175688San Martin's 39mm version moggs Pelagos 39, only downside is the extra mm thickness.
>>18176399Hands down Tudor.
Reminder that Rolex is a lower middle class brand and actual rich people own actual luxury watches
>>18175650Jfc greek anon look at you how much you've grown. What do you do for a living there?
going to buy a 34mm "mall watch"
>>18176432A Rolex?
I'm wearing an ultra luxury wristwatch right now.
>>18176414u mad bro?
Id on the timepiece of this finde gentleman?
>>18176399Tudor by a mile.
NEW BREAD WHEN????
>>18175604>circa 1958-1959 WASP going into an Omega store
>>18176311Use your phone, none of these lame watches can even come close.
>>18176166Beautiful shitter
>>18176565That's what I say when your mother throws it back on me.
>>18176166just get the silver one they should have one right
>>18176197Yes, much better
>>18176422I want to keep my fingers, I can't tell you.
>>18176783Inhaling dick and shitting semen for the yakuza isn't the flex you wish it was.
>>18176419"actual rich people" are irrelevant today
>>18176125I like these kinds of glass dials(don't know what they're called). My blue GS has that too. I really like the way they play with light, how they're almost mirrors.
>>18176193>>Rolex copy
Mechanical watches as a technology start to look and feel really good after you've spent an hour trying to tell your computer that when you tell it you select shut down from the power drop down menu that you actually want it to shut down and not restart immediately. Your rolex doesn't generally do things that it should go without saying you probably didn't intend for them to do.
>>18177015Try to service a mechanical movement,then test it on a timegrapher see the reading all over the place and feel the pain
>>18177092Darude Snowstorm
