WATCH THREADWATCH THREADWATCH THREADIf you post a Citizen or a Seiko in this thread, your mom will be raped by a pack of black gentlemen tonight.The place to actually discuss watches, free of avatarfagging drama, including bittercelposting, pics of food or drinks, or long-ass stories about your lives.>Your budget>Preferred brand or manufacture>Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot, etc>Movement, e.g. automatic, hand-wound, quartz, etc>Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, chronograph, etc>Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet, etc>Wrist size or desired watch sizePrevious thread: >>18529142
>>18533480Based JLC.The calendar-chrono is my favorite set of complications but I know myself and I’d never bother with setting the date correctly.Who else prefers time-only watches simply because they’re too lazy to set up the complications?
>>18533484I'm the one who made the thread and to be honest I don't think it's a cool watch. It's technically impressive and kudos to JLC for making in steel, but every time I see a watch with multiple complications I can't help but think it looks kinda cheap. Picrel is also another example. Call me crazy but it looks Seiko-ish to me.I'll always prefer a very well designed time only watch over these. It's much more elegant.
>>18533480shitter thread
>>18533494You're right. Here's the right thread for you : >>18532749Go there and never come back here.
Kofe Time.
>>18533492No, I do get what you mean.I imagine before the quartz crisis, a super complicated watch would look incredible. But with quartz, you can pack countless functions into an integrated circuit, so it doesn’t mean as much.There’s also the aesthetic challenges of packing that much information into a small space while maintaining legibility.Generally, I prefer the simplicity of a time only watch, but sometimes I like to mix it up. The plain dials can get boring sometimes.
>>18533497Fuck off
quartz gang be dabbin on yallREVOLUTION swiss seethe since 1969
>>18533497ID on this???
Threadly reminder that a Casio f91 is all you need. Anything else is gay, like women's handbags.
>>18533517Looks like a Citizen The Citizen Chronomaster AQ4080-52A, but I could be mistaken.
>>18533520>I'm too retarded to read a clock face so I need numbers on a digital toy watch to tell timeIf you're a grown man, something like picrel is what you should be wearing.
>>18533541>a giant polished Breitling chrono Early 2000’s nostalgia hitting hard But, no, you should not buy that anyway, and definitely not on the strap. Always get the bracelet if there’s an option for it.
>>18533546i already got it, it's an oceania limited edition which is strap onlyi ordered the bracelet separately. just waiting for it to be delivered to the boutique now
>>18533541>15mm thickAre they really that incompetent or do they just think their customers will gobble up any slop that’s dumped into their trough?
>>18533545>I'm too retarded to know the value of a casio and I need to use outdated display formats to feel superior to gen a retards
>>18533545Timex Chads.. We won again!
>>18533584>muh outdatedFilthy consooomer. If we're going down that route then stop wearing a watch altogether. Use your smartphone to check the time.
>>18533587I don't want to be tracked always so no thanks. I'll use my casio and go about my smartphone detox. Enjoy your dead braincels, kiddo.Dont reply to my posts again, I'm done talking to you.
>>18533577i certainly gobbled up the slopwatch thickness never concerned me, i love my chronomat and planet ocean
>>18533594See that captcha you filled in? Tracking.
>>18533597>planet oceanThat’s a watch I regret selling. I had a 42mm 1st gen with the non-self-destruct 2500D movement. It wasn’t even that thick. Terrible bracelet, though. That’s the main reason I got rid of it.I tried the 39.5mm SMPO but the dimensions of it are all wrong. Too small and way too thick. It actually wore larger than the 42mm
Viola is back guys! Check the main thread. >>18532749
>>18533612No one here cares. Keep it in your containment thread.
>>18533480Do you guys find that the trends are moving away from bracelet-sports watches and back towards strap-dressy watches?
when buying a watch do you pick up the dial color that you like the most on the first look or do you talk yourself into buying the "correct" choice because the novelty will wear out anyway and by then it is better to have picked the safe option?i want to buy one of pic related chink watches to use as a beater. the white seems like an obvious choice, but looking at them side by side i find myself spending more time looking at coffee and blue dialwhich one would you pick?
>>18533657It depends on your collection. If you already have a safe white/black/silver dial watch, then you probably don’t need another and you can get whatever interesting color you like.If it’s going to be your only watch, you’ll have to imagine that you’ll get sick of robin’s egg blue at some point if you’re wearing it every day.
>>18533657Wrong thread, faggot. Go to the poorfag shitters thread.
wore this watch in college, favorite face ever. simple and clear like a clock in a school hallway. indiglo was based as fuck. wish they’d bring it back
>>18533668Indiglo never went away...
>>18533665lmao
>>18533657I have the white one and it is the safest and most versatile of the 3 colorways. It's a good choice if you don't already have a white dial watch, if you do then I'd recommend the sand dial one as it pairs beautifully with leather straps and can work very well with a lot of outfits (not as many as the white dial imo).The blue dial is my least favorite, it just doesn't make much sense. Sand dial has a desert vibe, white dial looks like snow, as for blue... I can't think I've ever seen a dune of blue dust anywhere. Plus that shade of blue is kind of hard to match with a lot of clothes. Ultimately I think you can't go wrong with whichever you choose, it's a quality gada watch and it goes on sole once a month or so. Also you might want to look into the version without the logo.
>>18533679thanks for input. personally, id take any logo over no logo at all on a watch dial. i really dislike empty space. im not in love with neither the name or the logo of this one, but i really dont mind it eitherim between white and sand one. might pick them both desu, 80 bucks is nothing
>>18533665Post collection with timestamp.
>>18533691>post your watches so I can shit on you for spending tens of thousands AND being an avatarfag while I'll hide behind my anonymity like a little poor bitch
>>18533492Why didn't they put the date horizontally as well?
>>18533691>>18533695To be fair, the last time someone actually posted a timestamped collection, it was pretty funny. Even Bittercel kept quiet. >>18532630
>>18533628Tasteful, very nice.
>>18533695Sorry you are a little bitch anon, but you can't talk shit if you have nothing to back it up. Maybe that flies in southern India or wherever you live but not so much with non-browns.
>>18533699Probably tradition. Zenith has had the date like that for over 50 years.
>>18533705We all know who the ranjeet here is and that's you.
>>18533695>ashamed of his collectionmany such cases. it's sad really
>>18533671I mean that watch face not indigo; i could have worded that better
>>18533709He’s not going to post it, anon. Give it up. Stop trying to turn us into /wt/ please.
>>18533711No shit, who would, right?Asking to see the collection is a classic bittercel tactic.If you remember anons did post theirs on occasion, which for the bitterjeet is just another occasion to nitpick while posting absolutely nothing himself.
>>18533628Cool watch, and nice strap.
>>18533642>Do you guys find that the trends are moving away from bracelet-sports watches and back towards strap-dressy watches?Sort of. There’s still lots of sports watches coming out but it seems like it’s moving downmarket. The top watches will always be dress style watches because that’s what these really conservative brands like to make.
Starting my first big boy job and want to treat myself to a first big boy watch, looking for something unflashy but looks nice up close, works in both a suit and casual outfits. Currently wear a Presage and want something pretty similar, anything up to 10k USD is fine (must be a Swiss brand because all the guys in my family dickwave theirs lol, fine if it's one of the lesser known makers though)
>>18533882Rolex Datejust, OP or Explorer.
>>18533885yup, it's that simple
how do you deal with multiple watches that fit the same role? I like silver case black strap dress watches and I'm thinking about getting two while dial ones (round and rectangular case). Kinda conflicted here, but I like both models
>>18533911If you’re collecting a wardrobe (i.e. a dress watch, a daily watch, a beater) then redundancy is kind of a waste.If you’re collecting watches that you like, and you happen to like classic dress watches, then go for it. A wide collection of dress watches can be very cool, especially in fact. People who never wear anything more formal than a clean hoodie wouldn’t get it.
>>18533541Looks like a Seiko. Breitling and Tag Heuer = Swiss Seiko
>>18533882>>18533885The Rolex OP is exactly what you’re looking for.>looks good but not flashy>works with just about any outfit short of a tuxedoBetter still it comes in a variety of sizes and colors so you can get a watch that fits you perfectly.The Datejust is another excellent pick, but doesn’t fly under the radar. It’s one of the most recognizable watches in the world.Alternatives (none tick all the boxes like the OP)- Omega Aqua Terra, Constellation, Globemaster- Cartier Santos (in steel, it’s not actually that flashy)- IWC Mark XX (maybe a bit too casual)- Longines Conquest (definitely not in the same league as the above)
>>18533882The safe but genetic choice would be to buy a Rolex OP.But for your specific tastes i'd say a Grand Seiko SBGW297.
>>18533882And if you want something swiss, Zenith Elite Classic
>>18533955>must be Swiss
>>18533577>mah fifteen millsPerfectly fine for a chrono
I have 500 to spend. I am buying a watch tomorrow, but i'm not telling you what it is. Recommend me a better watch than the one i picked for 500. Let's see which thread does better.
>>18534046Hamilton Khaki Field H70665533, black pvd titanium, workhorse automatic movement.Now post what you bought.
>>18534046>Now post what you bought.>>18534046>but i'm not telling you what it isAlso my watch is better.
>>18533480It came. Original strap and buckle included as well as the back sticker. It has some dirt on it. But other than that it’s pretty close to mint. I had the 31mm of this before. Not sure if I like the 35 better yet. But I prefer this to the band. The other one I had had some water damage too. I also have the corum price brochure from 1987 if there’s some interest I’ll post it. I have the prices too
put pics in main watch thread but i did it, i got a prx.>>18530597tl;dr review its good i like it
>>18533882there is nothing better
>>18533628>>18534138Based as always.>>18534138Why won’t you get a Gucci at some point? Some of their models were aesthetically and functionally very close to what Corum used to make.>>18533497You mad, cuck?
>>18533918Seiko chink clones/homages of Swiss brands are better than the Swiss themselves
>>18534138Sick
>>18534182Gucci is for nigger faggotsLouis Vuitton, Versace, Burberry
>>18534214None of those brands made decent watches or watches at all, you fucking braindead NPC. No one gives a shit if some black dude wore a pair of horsebit loafers at some point in human history. Get real, retard.
>Paying thousands of dollars for "finishing" This means you're a gullible retard. Watches are priced based on marketing, branding and artificial scarcity. This is what you are buying, only retards think otherwise.
>>18534249Correct.
What are some good old American watches? Don’t tell me Timex or garbage shit like that. We’re talking serious.
>>18534182I don’t really buy watches that are goldPlated. I think I’d buy a Ebel for Versace watch if the price is right though.
>>18534253Who said that you have to buy gold-plated?https://www.chrono24.com/gucci/gucci-9400-chronograph-champagne-dial-with-18k-gold-rare-vintage-model-with-box--id40452293.htm?SETLANG=it_IT&SETCURR=EUR
>>18534252I wish Abercrappie was an actual respectable adult brand that sold quality vintage Americana stuff.
>>18534252>American watch>"MADE IN SWITZERLAND" on the dial
what are some american watches? ball and hamilton are now swisscincinnati watch co and jn shapiro are the only i can think of
>>18534276"Swiss made" means 51% Swiss origin parts and final assembly done in Switzerland? They could design it in the US, make some stuff like the case, caseback, glass, strap etc. and just put Swiss movements in there, assemble in Switzerland. All good.
>>18534278You're not going to get fully american brands anymore unless someone is willing to invest billions into recreating factories for parts manufacturing.Which is never happening.So either look for very small operations churning out maybe 20 pieces per year with a waitlist full for the forseeable future because it's just two dudes in a workshop, or find peace with the fact brands will not get to do more than design and assembly in the US. Or anywhere other than Switzerland, Japan, China, Germany and maybe France.
>>18534280If it says "made in Switzerland", that is not the same thing as the current "Swiss Made" label.Made in Switzerland means it was a cheapo export movement, the kind that completely disappeared after the 70s because quartz made it obsolete in every way.
>>18534280Abercrombie & Fitch watches were just Heuer watches rebranded for the American market. The design and assembly were all made in Switzerland. There's nothing "American" about these watches.
>>18534287that sounds incredibly american. name something more american than the scenario you have just described. i will wait.
>>18534288I don't care.
So basically we’re now the Big Minds(tm) making cockroaches work for us, but all our creations are still ours because we designed them? And cockroaches even feel a part of this, they’re gladly working with us? Is this how we must start thinking?
pretty sure tim dillon said being american is about seeing someone with a disability and knowing they probably deserve it
>>18534288then wait
>>18534046>>18534087Your place is in the shitter thread, faggot>>18534244>>18534244>>18534244
>>18534290You're describing offshoring. Apple's products are designed in the US but assembled in China. The end product is American.Abercrombie & Fitch (American company) selling rebranded Heuer (Swiss company) watches is white-labelling. The end product, bought by an American customer, is Swiss since it was designed and assembled in Switzerland.Very easy thing to understand, but for some reasons Americans believe this is peak America or whatever.
>>18534305Woah rude.this is the shitter thread as per the watches posted here.
>>18534278RGM out of Lancaster PA is American.
>>18534307What’s another example of white-labelling, but in clothes?
>>18533950>ConstellationUnderrated pick. Not at all popular among watch nerds, but they’re actually decent watches with a unique look. The pre-coaxial ones can be found for very reasonable money.
Pick one.
That's it, I'm buying a chinese shitter. They never appealed to me up until now, this one is cool.
>>18534415idiot
>>18533492That’s because quartz shitters aped and ruined the aesthetic.
nothing screams poorfag more than "this watch looks like a seiko"
>>18534417It's either that or chasing a vintage blancpain LIP which I can't be arsed to do, i don't understand vintage blancpains and will get scammed, im fine with burning a couple of bucks in that shitter though
>>18534412For “investment” purposes, the white one is rarer and got a nickname (Polar). I think the black dial one looks better.In either case, I prefer the later versions that don’t have tritium dials. I prefer clean white and working lume.
>>18534423Yeah no. Actually nothing screams poorfag more than wearing a Seiko lmfao retarded poorfag>>18534426>it's either a $100 chink shitter or a $30k vintage Blancpain LIP
if you stare at seiko's catalogue long enough, youd realize that most swiss chronos look like a seiko speedtimer
poorfag shitters
>>18534252man that dial is fire i wish they still made kino pieces like that
>>18534412Explorer 1 > white explorer 2 > black explorer 2
>>18533657The only reason that dude is wearing white gloves to hold those is to protect his fingers from the cancer causing chromium that flakes off of those after the first time they come into contact with human sweat.
SWATCHes are cool
>OPNormal man>Explorer IMan with a low-taper fade and an operator beard telling people he was a Green Beret (he wasn’t)>DatejustMiddle aged man
>>18534446Unironically, they are.
>>18534426seiko is better than the shit posted here
>>18534446Swatch can be pretty SOVL sometimes.
I prefer the Santos-Dumont to the Tank.
>>18534287Still pretty neat though. A once respectable brand selling quality shit turned into corporatized mallslop shit peddler popular with high schoolers.
>>18534614>A once respectable brand selling quality shit turned into corporatized mallslop shit peddler popular with high schoolers.Sort of. The original company went under in 1976. After that, it passed through various parent companies until it became in 1992 what we recognize today.It’s no different than old Swiss brands that used to make cool watches dying during the quartz crisis and being resurrected by some holding company and forcing them to drop ship Chinese made crap.
>>18534586Nobody fucking asked.
>>18534623To be fair, no one asked if you cared.Also,>NobodySpeak for yourself, little bro.
>>18534586I used to think the same but honestly the Tank looks better irl.The superior Cartier will forever be the Tank Normale (the very first Tank ever made)>>18534623Go back to your containment thread Ranjeet.
If you had 4k to spend, would you rather buy an ugly vintage Rolex or a pretty and new Tissot?
>>18534641None of the above.
>>18534634>The superior Cartier will forever be the Tank NormaleNo doubt. It’s also closer to the S-D with its square dial.I should have clarified the Tank Louis vs the S-D.
>>18534641None. I'd get something else. Also does Tissot really make 4k watches? I thought they were between 500 and 2k.
>>18534644Historically, the Tank was a refinement of the design of the Santos-Dumont.
>>18534258It’s still not really for me. But I didn’t know they did genuine two tone
>>18534641i would never buy tossit for 4ki also dont like idea of buying an vintage rolex. aesthetics aside, they are rattly and feel cheep compared to sub 200$ chinkwatches. id rather buy a shameless homage (clone) of vintage model rolex than the actual think
>>18534415That does look nice. Wonder what the steel looks like in real life. Having had a couple chinese shitters it always looks worse than a 'real' watch.
>>18533492Based retard who has never seen what *actually* luxury Rolexes look like.
>>18534773looks like a basic grandpa watch
>>18534775Your post looks like basic zoomer bullshit
>>18534777>t. unironically drools over watches in 2026
>>18534778>zoomer doesn't even know what year we're living inAll above board.
>>18534221Dumber nigger
I'm buying this 42 tomorrow, idc about the shitty movement, I think it looks sick.
>>18534415Damn, that's clean! Too bad it's just got a NH35A
>>18534820It does look cool
>>18534820Does the inner bezel rotate? I kind of like it. It’s got some oddball 60s/early 70s styling.
>>18534830No just the outer. It was the nicest bezel rotate i've ever felt. Granted I've only had shitters (Seiko) but man it was cool to go to the watch store. Greeted by a cutie with nice legs in a short ass skirt with ridiculous heels asking me if i want water or coffee.
>>18534820That's one very fat tuxedo dial.
>>18534831Feels good to not be a rolexcuck. See watch, want it, buy it. Simple as.
Someone I know said he saw someone at a Sam's Club wearing a large looking round chronograph watch with a light blue dial that had 2 subdials under the pinion around 4 and 8 and I've been trying to figure out what it could have been. He said this Lange was the closest match but there ain't no way someone was walking around our busted ass rust belt home town wearing a Lange in a fuckin Sam's Club. Is there some other relatively affordable watch that fits this description?
>>18534951Seiko
>>18534820>breitlingI want a chronomat they look pretty kino desu
>>18533480looks like I'll be buying a franck muller soon
>>18534412Explorer 1
>>18534984Oh that's nice
>>18534984Based sleazecore anon
>>18533480Pre-gym coffee>>18533497 (gotta tag a coffee bro)casio wva-m630b-3ajfMy picture looks like shit, but this watch is lowkey perfect. All it needs is to be rated 100-200m WR and a vibration function and it would be absolutely perfect.
>>18534984Early Francks are very cool
>>18534419>>18533492I don't fucking care, just fuck my shit up I love it. the more complicated the funny little machine the more joy it gives mepic rel my grail daily, currently running normal speedy listings over moonphase
>>18535116>listingslusting*
>>18535118most speedmaster owners get bored of it fast, it's lackluster
How much do you need to have on your bank account to buy a $9K watch?I mean psychologically speaking, at one point would you feel comfy to spend 9K on a watch?
>>18535125I would never feel comfortable buying a Laureato because I'd just know I would rather have a Royal Oak.
>>18535116>>18535118It looks cheap. The glowing effect on the stars on the moonphase is stupid.
>>18535126I don't even like the Royal Oak, if anything, it would be more of a Tonda cope, kek.
>>18535125> How much do you need to have on your bank account to buy a $9K watch?>I mean psychologically speaking, at one point would you feel comfy to spend 9K on a watch?There’s no hard and fast number because it’s lifestyle specific. Do you have a mortgage, do you have kids, how close are you to retirement, are your parents taken care of? These are all questions that you have to ask that go beyond just your income.Sorry that’s probably not a satisfying answer .
>>18535132Let's say, someone who's debt free, no financial liability, no alimonies, already owns a car and is happy renting a house.For this situation, with how much money in the bank/investments would you feel psychologically comfy to spend 9K on a watch?
>>18535135it's your decision you pathetic overgrown child. there are situations when getting in debt to get a watch can be wise and situations when you shouldn't buy one even as a multimillionaire. grow a brain faggot
>>18535135Dude, that's a really weird question. You're a responsible adult, right? If you want the watch and can afford it, just buy it. If you're feeling this is too much, then don't.
ChatGPT is giving me this:>A single discretionary purchase like a watch is usually considered “reasonable” if it’s 1% or less of your liquid net worth (cash and investments)>50K liquid net worth, you can afford a $500 watch>500K liquid net worth, you can afford a $5K watch>1 million liquid net worth, you can afford a $10K watch
>>18535140ask it how to grow some fucking brain cells
>>18535141>how to grow some fucking brain cells>Growing new brain cells, or promoting neurogenesis, and supporting brain health involves a combination of lifestyle changes, diet, and specific activities. While adult neurogenesis is limited to certain brain regions like the hippocampus, you can enhance brain cell health and potentially stimulate new cell growth. Here’s a concise guide based on current science:>1. Exercise Regularly>2. Eat a Brain-Healthy Diet>3. Get Quality Sleep>4. Manage Stress>5. Engage in Mental Stimulation>6. Consider Intermittent Fasting>7. Avoid Neurotoxic Habits>8. Explore Supplements (With Caution)
>>18535137>there are situations when getting in debt to get a watch can be wise No there isn't, you fucking retard.
>>18535146>it's 2020 and the interest rates just went negative>Rolex AD calls your Daytona is ready to be picked up
>>18535146>my dad offered to seek me his Patek for what he paid in 1990.>I don’t have that kind of money. Time to take out a loan>Sell watch, repay loan, roll around in free money.
>>18535135Ok, assuming after paying all rent, bills, living expenses, etc, and after saving/investing half your income (not including investment income, we’re talking strictly your job*) then if you’ve got 10k per week available, then you’d be fine buying a 9k watch.*if investment income is your primary/sole source of income, then this doesn’t work the same way, but at that point, you are either so poor or so rich that it doesn’t matter.
>>18535148Still not wise, if you get in debt, you either don't have any money or you are risking your house/cars as collateral for a fucking watch. Daytona prices also going down since then, so good luck with that resale value.
>>18535151They’re not below MSRP though, hmm?
>>18535149Your hypothetical situation is fucking retarded, mate.>huuur, my dad offers me to buy is Patek for $1>i ask my sister to lend me $1!!
>>18535140I think it's more reasonable if you look at it in terms of free income, not liquid net worth. someone with a free income of 1k can spend $500 on a watch easily. A 2k watch is also not so hard for this person.
>>18535152For a watch in condition as new and not counting reseller fees.
>>18535151I need to gtfo from this thread. Seriously Mozambique has higher averse iq.
>>18535156>I need to gtfo from this thread. Why do gays like you always have to be so overly dramatic?
>>18535155But that’s what we’re talking about.For a 126500LN, the MSRP is 16k USD.The cheapest one on C24, used and clearly worn, is 27k USD.So 11k in profit after repaying the loan, minus C24’s 6.5% is 10,285 USD.I don’t know about you, but that seems worth it for no effort.
>>18535148>>18535149>borrowing money for a clock on a braceletdid you finance your phone as well? if your girlfriend asks for a chanel bag, would you be taking out a loan too?
>>18535161dude you're talking either a troll or a complete retard who won't understand shit anywaygo do something worth your time
In my headcanon, luxury watches belong to the "unreasonable purchase" category. Basically spending a big amount of money (let's say 5 or 10k+) just because it makes you happy.Other examples of unreasonable purchase: >buying a bigger car than you actually need>going on vacation in a foreign country >bespoke suit from a top tier tailor>expensive furniture, painting, whatev>donation to charity, political party, whatev>gaming computerYou're allowed to make unreasonable purchases as long as you know how to manage your money and don't spend it all like a nigger. You can also justify it as some sort of social investment (having a nice car will make you look cool, going on vacation will make your gf happy, etc).Everybody make unreasonable purchase. Not everything you earn has to be invested.I personally don't care about charity, gaming or going to fucking Dubai. But I like wearing nice watches.
>>18535161I don't think people buy $25K+ watches from other individuals on Chrono24. So either it will sit there or if it's from a profesionnal, he gets his cut and the previous owner sold it to him for less.
>>18535161>>18535148That's another retarded hypothetical anyways. If your AD gets you a Daytona, it means that you already bought like 5 other Rolexes before. So you are in a category where money is no issue.
>EvErYtHiNg tHaT dIsPrOvEs My PoInT Is ReTaRdEd!!1
>>18535171>listen listen!! What iF you're AD calls yOU and Want to Sell you a roYAL OaK for $10 BeCause hE liKe you're DAD and ur mOm gave hiM a blowJob AND you cAn Sell it TWO days LAter for $5MILLIOn dollars because Joe Rogan Owned the watch before??
>>18535121>most speedmaster owners get bored of it fast, it's lacklusterTrue, but most Speedmaster owners also go for the most boring one. Lots of buyers aren’t adventurous enough to buy something from the range that they really like.For that matter, I think a lot of the boredom in watches right now is because everyone is encouraged to play it so safe that everyone is just buying the same watches as everyone else.>Speedmaster Pro>Explorer 1>Tudor Black Bay 58>Cartier Tank>etcNo one can say you bought a bad watch specifically, but you’re also just buying a uniform.
thoughts on this Doxa? Either in yellow or orange?
>>18535172>respondsDo you feel attacked?
>>18535176Orange. Doxa uses the nicest shade of orange.
>>18535177No, you're funny.>>18535154So half your monthly free income, seems fair. 20K monthly income for a 10K watch.
Redpill me on the Reverso.Is it a meme watch? Will women think I'm cool for wearing one? Will I gain respect from watchsnobs?
>>18535207>Redpill me on the Reverso.Assuming you get a classic mono face version in steel, no, it’s a great dress watch that can be worn with a lot more casual outfits than you’d think.>Is it a meme watch?All watches that you’ve heard about are meme watches.>Will women think I'm cool for wearing one? They’ll be too entranced by your huge cock and thick head of hair to notice your watch, I’m afraid. They might mention it while making small talk in an effort to control their lust.>Will I gain respect from watchsnobs?Yes. Bittercel will even have a shitfit in your honor.
I'm looking for a colorful strap for my speedy. Either an high quality leather, silicone, or rubber. I don't love the NATO strap aesthetic so much. Any suggestions on who to buy from?
>>18535222Get a custom made shell cordovan rally style strap. Custom ensures that it fits you best. I like Monstraps for custom straps but there are dozens of makers out there. As long as they use high quality leathers the end result is all basically the same.
>>18535176This in orange.Mogs all other helium valve divers by being the first.It's like wearing a Zenith chrono.Yeah sure, others may have done it better but they will never be first.
>>18535207Unless you're a lawyer or something formal, or over 50 years old, those project ladies' watches.
>>18535207>Redpill me on the Reverso"muh polo players" backstory is made up, but it's a fine design in its basic forms. Simple duoface or single face with engraved caseback are nice. The complicated ones tend to bloat really badly and become unwearable. The closer it is to being square, the worse it gets.>Is it a meme watch?Sort of. For a while, every other wannabe on youtube recommended it because it used to be a relatively good offer. JLC prices have exploded in the last year or so and now the only Reversos in the four-figures range are ladies' size quartz models. >Will women think I'm cool for wearing one?Women do not and will never care about your watch.>Will I gain respect from watchsnobs?Depends. If you buy a nice vintage one, sure.If you're the sucker who buys a new one for 11k when they were 7 or 8k three years ago, you will be laughed at.
>>18535241>"muh polo players" backstory is made upAs it’s commonly understood, the story is false.The flipping case already existed. It was designed by a guy who worked with LeCoultre, among other companies. When LeCoultre (before the name change and merger) was asked about a watch that could take a knock by those polo players, they looked around in their parts catalogs, found the flipping case and thought, “this’ll do nicely.”But, no, the flipping case was not specifically made for polo.
>>18535246It wasn't designed for polo and not a single human in history has ever played polo in it. So why in the double nigger faggot shit nugget every single word and picture on their website is about polo?https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/eu-en/watches/reverso/reverso-classic/reverso-classic-monoface-stainless-steel-q2618541?algoliaQueryID=d59f22309ec175da3b11a543ae65c3c8
>>18535252>It wasn't designed for polo Yep. That’s what the post you’re replying to explains. Good job on reading before responding.>not a single human…I don’t know about a hundred years ago but if you watch any polo today, they’re all wearing luxury watches and tons of Reversos can be seen. Sponsorships, and all.But, whatever. Relax. It’s just watches.
>>18535252>whyPeople like a cool romantic story.
can you guys redpill me on oris aquis?some anons claim over 500 and under 5000 is a no-go zone for watches because sub 500 chinks with aftermarket strap will btfo every sub 5000 shitterim not comfortable right now to go for aqua terra or op so im considering pic rel
>>18535284>some anons claim over 500 and under 5000 is a no-go zone for watchesYeah. I mean, the Aquis is fine, but there’s also nothing particularly good or bad about it unless you’re getting the version with the 5 day power reserve.If you’re going for this, though, why not a Longines Legend Diver or a Doxa SUB 300? Those are more historically interesting designs.You mentioned the AT, which is a better watch, just keep saving. Buying a 2k Oris will just put you 2k away from the AT you want.
>>18535284second hand aqua terranot even a question
>>18535163>did you finance your phone as well?literally everbody doeswhat do think happens when you pay 50 bucks a month to t-mobile for your iphone?
>>18535299i bought my galaxy fold in the official store and then just put my sim card in though
>>18535284I mean anon.. All I can really say it's a shitter, it's just a shitter. Orifice is a shitter brand..That watch is clearly a hulk homage, so just get the hulk
>>18535306>androidpoorfag opinion discarded
>>18535309it's a FLIP PHONE dude flip phones are fucking COOL
>>18535313okay, kevin
>>18535054ref?
Day 21 of waiting for the call from my Rolex AD.
>>18535307retarded advice
>>18534951Just checking again, any ideas? I thought maybe it could be something like a shinola runwell canton chronograph or whatever they call it, because they have a big bicompax dial layout that is not centered around the pinion but the subdials are above the pinion rather than below.
>>18535399It could be a Brietling
>>18534430>it's either a $100 chink shitter or a $30k vintage Blancpain LIPThis is based not just with watches but all consumer goods. Only the extremes provide value for money, everything in between is a scam.
>>18534586The crown looks too faggy and fragile (I know muh history). Would be my grail watch with a more industrial crown like the tank francaise.
>>18535407A vintage Blancpain LIP offers terrible value for the money, even from a collector's perspective since these are really hard to sell. You just want one because you've watched a Hodinkee video and want to larp as a "in the know" watchfag. Also you're completely wrong. A Submariner offers the best value for the money both in terms of watchmaking and value retention.tl:dr: you're a drooling retard
>shittardo crap everey where
>>18535161>The cheapest one on C24, used and clearly worn, is 27k USD.How long has it been selling for that much on chrono24? 1 year? 2 years? If you want to sell it NOW you won't get nearly as much...
>>18535403Gonna need a model name or model number or something.
>>18535207It's a meme piece but it's cool. A little too expensive for what it is though.
>>18535109>>18534987early franck muller is a strong buy rn. Insane value for money.
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men, I'm looking at buying my first watch, anyone have any recs ~$300I don't want a bracelet strap, I was looking at some seiko 5s, saw some reviews about how they are low quality for the price though
>>18535691just save up an extra 6k and buy a Rolex
>>18535691>seiko 5sdon't. it's a repurposed dive watch meaning it's big and heavy. also bracelet > leather > turd > nylonlook for seiko quartz it will get you good bracelet and realize auto movement is sold for under $20 in bulkpic is $190, $140SRPC17 is auto at discount for €150,00also I have never been happy with a watch I got online I didn't try on my hand prior
As a europoor, is there any way to buy a watch from japan without having to pay an absurd amount of taxes?
What do you think of Justin Hast's collection?
>>18535913Pay 'em a visit
Isn't 25mm diameter a little small for a robust automatic?
>>18535913Someone buys it for you and sends you just the watch head, and marks it as a gift with a value of less than 150€. Then hope you don't get caught.
