/wt/ edition This thread offers a forum to discuss and debate wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks. Several members here are highly knowledgeable in specified areas of horology, so please contribute to the thread by asking questions and/or asking for advice if you are planning on purchasing a watch from an AD or the grey market. Please post pics of your watches here; it doesn't matter if it's worth 5$ or 50000$, because there might be someone who wishes to eventually purchase the same model that you own and would love to hear some real-world advice regarding ownership. The experience matters the most, not the price.Everyone is welcome in this thread, because we are all Frens here.Previous Based Thread: >>18548534
Long live the Communist Party of China.
Will crosspost here, too.Thoughts?I like the green dial a little more because the color is unique and it seems more textured, but my brain is telling me blue is the safer choice that will be easier to match.Keep going back and forth.
Post your perfectly balanced four watch collection.
>>18552607THE CUBITUS
>>18552574Which one am I?
>>18552616I also make autistic watch charts in GIMP, but after seeing yours I think I finally understand what the 4 categories should be."Beater" is not a specific type of watch, which is good. Your "Beater" could be a digital watch, a field watch, a dive watch, or something else. It's the USE of the watch that makes it a "Beater.""Dress", "field", and "aquatic" are all too specific, unlike beater. "Formal", "Casual", and "Tool" works better. But then we run into the issue that "Tool" and "Beater" have a lot of overlap. For this, I propose we add the "Stealth" category, which is a watch you specifically wear when you don't want to attract attention, but still want a watch. You can absolutely have an expensive or flashy "Tool" watch that you use as a "Beater" which will not overlap with the use-case of your "Stealth" watch.With the four categories "Stealth" "Tool" "Casual" "Formal" you can express the full breadth of the four-watch collection without type-specific limitations.Of course you could then argue that "Casual" and "Tool" overlap, but I don't think so, because tool watches take advantage of larger case sizes that would be overkill for a casual watch styled with normal attire.Your thoughts?
Kofe time.
>>18552652Very nice. Superb.>>18552644picrel
>mortGone>OmegaGone>Cock watchGone>WhoreGone>Rating anonGone>No bully anonGone>HemibrahGone>ArmanichadDoesn't have a watch anymore>Weekdater chadHere>KofeHere>ProtagonistGoneI don't know bros, I'm not feeling it lately.
>>18552616>>18552656
>>18552644I think this kind of granularity is not really achievable as a concrete 3 or 4 categories. Rather I'm imagining something like a political compass but for watches. The X axis would be something like "jewellery / tool", but what might the Y axis be?
>>18552657Bros.. I don't know what to feel right now Bros..
>>18552689Dress / ToolVeblen / Utilitarian
>>18552702>the tudor black bay would sit in the exact centre of this chartnever beating the "boring" allegations kek
>>18552711>TudorNow that you mentioned Tudor... It... It just dawned on me; Tudor is actually better than Rolex.Tudor is a master chronometer while Rolex is "superlative". What does that mean in practise? Rolex doesn't even do third party certification on them, instead they do their own testing and deem it "better".I'm so glad I went with my BB54, after getting it, I don't even think about Rolex. In a world where Rolex screams status, Tudor whispers taste. A Rolex is the billboard of success, but Tudor? It’s the secret handshake of those who know better. You pay less, yet get a sibling forged in the same fires—Swiss precision, timeless design, and none of the "look-at-me" hysteria. A Tudor is a poet's watch; a Rolex, a salesman’s pitch. Why spend double to impress strangers when you could spend less and impress yourself?
>>18552574Who's that Rat supposed to be?
>>18552717Well who's Rodent you might ask? He's an elite watchmaker who's singlehandedly keeping afloat the independent watch repair shop-business in Europe.He recently underwent a rigorous elite training at [Redacted] top facilities where only 3 (three) out of the 1000s participants actually passed and received [Redacted] certificate, he was one of those three.Some say he can build a flying tourbillion with rusty scrap junkyard metal and used paper clips, in a cave.Some say he can regulate a watch to perfection with his eyes and ears alone, no tools. He can hear if your watch beats at 36000 ticks per hour or if it's 36001.But to some, he's just a friendly neighborhood rodent who can give you advice even for 100 year old Soviet Watches.Between heaven and /wt/, he alone is the honoured one.
>>18552574What watch would YOU buy for $10k usd?
>>18552574What watch should I buy for $10k usd. Don’t care if new or used, my preference is not fuckhuge, and something with decent microadjustability with the bracelet, either on the fly adjustment or with a tool will do
>>18552723>>18552725You two should chat
>>18552723Doesn't that cost 6k msrp?
>>18552716Bro what the fuck kek.
>>18552607I personally like blue, but the green is nice as well, and would pair nicely with brown straps. How thick is the watch?
>>18552730The photo was not indicative of my budget, but I think you are right
>>18552616
>>18552746>4 x Seiko.I nominate you the /wt/ King of Seiko.
>>18552755>hand madeKek & It's not "hand made" if you operate a machine.>voutilainenGoyslop. Let's see his hand made hairspring and jewels.
>>18552764Moritz Cuckman
>>18552777Trips confirm.
thoughts?
What is even the point of the third hand on a watch with a non-hacking movement?With hacking, I can set the time precisely every morning and expect the watch to still be precise to a couple seconds in the evening. But if I can't stop the third hand to set it, it's always in a completely random position, so it serves no purpose.
Finally got the call today.(from DHL, I waited 3 days)
>>18552848Decent
>>18552846The more inconvenient a watch the more luxury it is
>>18552852>>18552848Qrd on the wario meme watch?
>>18552854Vario 1918 PilotØ40mm, 48mm LTL, 10mm thiccenamel dialMiyota 8N33 hand-wound non-hacking movement
>>18552725The only Lord is Jesus Christ.
>>18552870
Have a nice weekend guys.Whisky time.
>>18552918Peak Based right here.You too you fine gentlechad
>>18552858enamel, seriously? impressive
>>18552937What you get for that price is impressive in general.Domed sapphire crystal, sapphire caseback, applied markers, combination of polished and brushed finishing, full grain leather strap.
>>18552944What's the catch? All assembled in China?
>>18552953Yeah. Assembled in China with a mid Japanese movement. Final check and regulation are done in Singapoor."Vario" are just a married couple who used to design watch straps and branched out into watches 10 years ago.
>>18552954I see, yeah I really don't mind that, I just wanted to see where the catch is. QR and especially regulations being done in singapoor shows good results it seems. +-0 seconds.But in case something is wrong, do they send the watch back to China? Kinda weird ngl. Very interesting watch, thanks for sharing.
Decent Franck Muller for poorfags?
>>18552956Customer service is absolutely top notch, and seems to be their main priority. The owners reply to mails personally within hours. I bought a NATO strap off them, tried to adjust the length and cut it too short. They sent me a new one for free.No idea what they'd do in a warranty case, but I wouldn't be surprised if they sent you a new watch and sold the old one as used after the repair.
>>18552597Mmmmmmm convince me not to impulse buy
>>18553068Same experience as with my friend who bought a watch from them with the email reply. Plus that if he goes to SG, to come and drop by their shop.I handled his Vario a few seconds but really didn't bother to look at the dial since I was looking at his other watch collection.
>>18552716Nobody can love Tudor this much, can they?
>>18553116I don't even know how you can develop an interest in Tudor.
>>18553133Wearing the top right one as a straight white guy would be a boss move.
>>18552597That kerning would drive me insane
>>18552597That would honestly be a nice watch, if they just deleted all text on the dial.WTF are Chinks thinking with their brand names?
I hate to be the one to say it, but Rolex is still underrated.
>>18553045This is what horology is all about.
>>18552574who are the qts at the sides of the grey man?
I like this watch a lot.
If money was no object
Man, which one of us got the other thread completely derailed? Masterful trolling. I was cracking up watching them try to defend one bad faith argument after another.They’re so fucking stupid. Those retards literally do just want to talk about watches.
>>18553358it would be peak without the faggy diamonds
>>18553366I actually like the faggy diamonds sparkling in the sun. It's actually pretty subtle and not as bad as having a diamond bezel.
>>18553367sounds like cope, but enjoy your diamonds princess
>>18553369Thanks. I got it because I like the diamonds. I really don't care what other people think about what I wear lol. You must have really awesome tastes anon. Enjoy your watches as well.
>>18553362>the same dial 4 times
>>18553373my thoughts exactly, only that patek chrono is somewhat nice too, rest is dogshit.
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Found this in my grandad's things. Is it real or fake?
mfw got an citizen attessa only to realize that jap ones can only sync with japanese radio waves or some shit? what kind of cucked shit is that? have to set this thing manually. nice lume tho
>>18553383its the real deal, worth a few thpusand. but i'd take it into a specialist if i were you, just to be sure. there's a huge market overseas for knockoff nascar watches. you never know
>>18553386is that true? Kek
You better go back to /nawt/, bitch.
>Bought an Explorer back in July>Pretty much never worn anything else in my collection since>No interest in buying anything elseI think I beat the game and I'm finally free. Sure it's boring but it just fucking works.
>>18553419I'm kind of feeling the same way, I have a gold dress watch and a steel rolex and other than when I'm traveling somewhere it would be questionable to wear one of those I just don't really want to wear anything else. I'm seriously thinking about giving some of my watches away to friends. But I have a number of watches that I'm sentimental about that I wouldn't get rid of anyway so I don't know how much I can actually pare it down.
>>18553426>>18553419>>18553415Wash yourself, you smell like must
>Bought an a Citizen The Citizen Chronomaster AQ4080-52A two years ago>Pretty much never worn anything else in my collection since>No interest in buying anything elseI think I beat the game and I'm finally free. Sure it's boring but it just fucking works.
>>18553446Because of you I unironically look for one of these every time I see Citizen in a shop window. Also didn't you get that really thin Citizen as well?
>>18553362>Aquatic>30m WR
do you guys have any recommendations of a very soft and supple nato strap?
>>18553463More than anyone ITT will ever need
>>18553463When patek says that they actually mean it's safe to swim to 30m.
>>18553398i guess there is a time difference correction you can set somehow according to the manual, but it only recieves special nippon radio signals? ill fuck around with it
>>18553386>>18553542You can get a JJY app that you can sync with your watch, even though it defeats the purpose.>have JDM watch and live on west coast>sometimes it randomly sets to Japan Time in the middle of a clear night
>>18553542Yeah he should use that, i did the same until i managed to get the signal.
Swapped the strap, this one is very comfy and I very much like it.
I don't have any strong opinions on Grand Seiko as a brand but I really fucking hate Grand Seiko fags that will insert them into every conversation without fail.
>>18553765Well played.
>>18553760>and I very much like it.And that’s the most important thing, because otherwise it just looks like incredibly cheap shit.
>>18553765I really like Grand Seikos with the big exception of their bracelets with half links as adjustment only. Paying out the ass for a watch that I can’t get the right fit on (it’s hot as fuck where I live) rubs me the wrong way
>>18553760I don't understand the appeal of this black brick but that's OK since I didn't have to wear it.
i need a watch i can cram up my ass, any sugs (suggestions)?
>>18553944
Your last WoW main + your daily driver.>Undead Priest>Speedmaster
>>18553760>black turdyou got scammed
Tudor is actually better than Rolex.
>>18553907Then bracelets are not for you.
>>18554038This is my onion is well.I've never had on-the-fly micro-adjust, and half-links are more than enough to make a bracelet fit properly. People have been wearing these types of steel bracelets for what, 80 years? And only in the last few years - as a cope to make GS look bad - do we see an obsession with bracelet sizing. And of course, none of the people complaining even own a watch.
>>18554057Straps are better anyway. There is a use for bracelets but i think a nice watch belongs on a strap.
>>18554068forgot pic
>>18554035True.>>18554038>>18554074>>18554068>>18554057Heavier watches do better on straps and shift less from the friction of material vs. metal. Certain lugs don't look good on straps though, submariners look absolutely ass on a strap.
>>18554115I don't understand why you'd buy a rolex just to put it on a strap. The bracelet is the best part of their watches. It's like going to a steak house and ordering chicken. It's like watching Hitomi Tanaka porn for her ass.
>>18554129>I don't understand why you'd buy the most famous dive watch in the world only to put it on a bracelet that's entirely unusable for divingTruly a mystery.Rolex lost the plot a long time ago tbqfh.
>>18554136How on earth is it unusable for diving?
>>18554147Have you ever had a PADI cert?Try fitting a metal bracelet over a wetsuit, it is not going to fit even with the adjustments maxed out, the wetsuit increases the circumference of your wrist too much. Only bracelet that I've seen that solves that is the Pelagos bracelet with the extended spring loaded section that basically doubles the adjustable length.Even still, a bracelet is still a poor choice as it's going to slip and slide around due to the water, on a suit or on skin. Rubber straps are best as they grip, NATO straps work alright as long as you keep them tight.
>>18554057Up until recently though, nearly all metal bracelets had substantial microadjustability on their clasps, half links and clasps only having 2-3 adjustments places are quite contemporary. I’ve had a lot of watches, few cheap shitters like orients, a lot of vintage seikos, a Rolex Datejust, Rolex op39, 2 Omega Speedmasters and 3 Grand Seikos. I think it is poorly thought out not having a clasp where you can use a spring bar and a tool to make small adjustments (and the potential to make a lot of them), instead of one relative large adjustment with a half link.
>>18552574Serious question but lads. I’ve got $10k to spend on a watch, I would have already bought a Submariner, but the super case can look weird on a strap as >>18554115Points out. I want something with decent microadjustability
>>18553760I think this place is the only place on the internet that will pretend to hate this watch.What material is it? I can't tell, it looks like leather but at the same time not.
>>18554272Seamaster looks fantastic on a strap, which is great because the new omega bracelet kinda sucks. Most everything else doesn't look that different than the Rolex around the lugs.GO's Seaq would be a great choice quality wise over either, but to be honest I just don't care for the look of the seaq overall.
>>18554285Chopard bros... We're BACK
>>18554163Are you trolling or actually retarded? Be honest.
>>18554284A good option, I wish the Speedmaster and Seamaster weren’t so ((big))
>>18554304They wear smaller than you'd expect because of the bezels. Same with the FF 42mm, the bezel is like half the diameter. Yes, the watch is still big, but it doesn't LOOK so big if your wrist is even close to 15cm. If you consider something like the 40mm Richard Lange, it looks HUGE because it's all dial, no bezel.
>>18554298Certless larper detected.t. Advanced open water + nitrox
>>18554304It's a dive watch, 42mm is perfectly reasonable unless you have small wrists.>>18554365Also true. Only thing that is a negative on the FF is how thick it is, it's a bit tall when you see it.Still a dream list watch though if you could afford it.>>18554298Feel free to post your bracelet dive watch that you actually dive with.Rubber is king for an actual dive watch, like I said. NATO works, too, but needs to be washed/rinsed and they tend to fall apart/rot quickly regardless from saltwater.
>>18554383Yeah it's a thick watch. I would prefer a manual wind if it could be thinner (would be inconvenient with the crown). The finishing on the movement is also really nice, not sure if there are any other divers with open casebacks that have such quality finishing.I've thought about it, but I'd probably only wear it for diving and I don't dive nearly enough. Maybe one day I will. Better to spend that money on dive trips for now.
>>18554383>>18554366How thick is your wetsuit?
>>18554421About 3mm, so 6mm increase to wrist diameter. That's approx 19mm change in circumference! Below a certain depth it gets really cold even if you're in a warm climate so I basically always wear a wetsuit.
>>18552574Lads, maybe a 14060 Rolex Submariner might be up my alley
>>18554274It's advertised as sail cloth
>>18554425how deep have you been to ? 30m?
>>18554383>Rubber is king for an actual dive watchIN WATER
>>18554425The bracelet of my Citizen Ecodrive Diver could handle that. Including tool-less micro-adjustment.
>>18554518Yeah, like 34 meters. Been in a wreck too, very memorable.>>18554520lol>>18554524The idea of pressing a button and sliding your bracelet to different sizes is really off-putting to me. I don't want to be fiddling with my watch. In this specific case however, that's pretty cool. Do you dive with that watch? Personally I don't wear a watch when diving because I usually never go near my limits and I'm diving with guys using dive computers who I just follow. Yes, I'm a casual. Like I said before, I hope I have the time to invest in taking diving seriously one day.
From my collection
Kofe is long gone time
>>18554528FGonna get a fill myself. Kofe time never stops.
>>18554528F
>>18554526My mum went to 62m.
>>18554528Man that watch looks beat up, i swear it isn't that bad in person. The crystal is in dire need of either a good deep polish or a replacement. Here's a better pic of it.
>>18554526I don't dive, but I wear the watch when I'm windsurfing or kayaking with a wetsuit.
>>18553309That Zeppelin is not a dress watch, the dial is all over the place, and the thing is thick as hell with a big bubble crystal.
>>18554425So how is the tudor working for that but bot the rolex?
>>18554528Do you not wash your coffee cup regularly? Your coffee cup is not supposed to patina.
>>18554716>PatinaI drink the coffee, leave the cup on the table, and wash the cup before making the next coffee. I was staying at my mother so that's the cup I'm using for coffee whenever I'm there. I used to use the other cup, but that one was actually her's, so i switched to this one, which doesn't belong to anyone in particular. You can see the same cup here.
>>18554733My bad, that's the extra large cup.
based weekdater chad keeping the game alive
>>18554733>and wash the cup before making the next coffeeI make 3 to 4 coffees a day, so the cup is washed that many times as well. With tea you aren't really supposed to wash the kettle or the cup, ever. Just rinse them. Same with the coffee pot (đezva), never wash, just rinse.
>>18554714What are you talking about? I don't own a Tudor or a Rolex. I have a Speedmaster and a Seiko and I've made a deposit on another watch that I'll recieve soon (but not Tudor or Rolex). Also for my 4th watch I want to get something with exquisite finishing, like a Lange, Parmigiani, maybe czapek, but so far I'm keeping a one-watch-per-decade pace (excluding the Seiko which was only like 350 USD.) I like to wear my watches, any watch can be a beater. I'll send a pic of the service acceptance slip for my speedmaster. It's a list of dents and scratches longer than the waiting list at your AD (btw, how's the weather in Tel Aviv?)
>>18554795You said the tudor pelagos bracelet works. Why?
Weekend ain't over yet, boys.Let’s do this.
>>18554865Holy fucking based.Thank you for blessing us, sir.That's a very dope shot.
>he buyed Sw*tch Gr*up products
>new ultra chrons droppedHoly shit, is vintage style stuff really coming back? Omega did the seamaster reissue for the olympics with the big domed crystal and now longines does this.
>>18554865Cool pic Hamibro, have a nice one!
>>18554875Looks nice and clean, can barely see the seconds hand though. The date window frame looks funky as well, any pics of it up close?
>>18554897
>>18554865Based hamiltonhomosexual
>>18554911Ah, i see now. Thanks. I thought the dial curves downwards and the window frame follows its curvature.
>>18554917It has a domed crystal with a flat dial, yes. Is that a faux pas? You want to see a curve or pie pan style dial because that's how a lot of watches were done back in the day but I kinda think the flat dial works even on that seamaster reissue.
>>18554875>Silver on silverAh well. Maybe they’ll release a more legible version later.
>>18554939No no, i just saw the perspective wrong. The watch is fine as it is.
