Budget friendly watch discussion for below $500 watches.Not actually poor in most cases just not into 15k wrist accessories.
>>18668343Last thread was a bit weird and reached max image cap.Ive been looking at eastern design and watches without swiss or Japanese movements.
GARRICK
Thinking about Getting a MRMW replica to use as cheap military repro daily but I can find very little online on the brandThat, or a 1963 on Ali
The differently shaped aesthetic of these military watches is neat.
>VostokThey just posted this on their website. I like it.
>>18668482That must not be available in the U.S.I searched every Amphibia on their site and that didn't turn up.I like Vostok but they make nothing under 41mm.
>>18668489It's a very new release that just came out of the factory. It's a crapshoot whether it'll be available in the US or not
>>18668369>$30,000Hardy fucking har, guy.
posted before so sorry for spam.>wanted luminoz, realized plastic cases are trash, found cwc, also kinda overpriced, found this, bought. >paid under retail, retail is $80. seiko quartz movement, steel case. >bezel feels a bit cheap, works fine though.>both nato and two-piece strap it came with were trash.>everything else is good. about the same quality youd find on a similar priced casio divertldr watchdives, pretty okay, would recommend if you want a cheap black shitter.
>>18668541Cool. I haven't heard anything bad about Watchdives. Chinese get a bad rap when they're perfectly dependable and usually have good build quality at the $50 and up range. Especially for quartz.
>the glory of a bullet
>>18668528It’s cool how they have names for all the hand styles. Right there you have some fence post hands, cathedral (I’ve seen it called snake head) hand, and a syringe hand.>>18668541Sword hands.Learnin’ about the hands.
>>18668343I think the Tissot Ballade is pretty neat, Chronometer version also exists but that's $1100 msrp vs $400 for this version. I actually like it more than the PRX. The dark blue is my fave so far.
>>18668395Here’s my 1963. I love it. Might get another variant.
>>18668541Should have just got the luminox for epstein larp
>>18668743plastic case for $400, pennies to epstein, but waste of money for me
>>18668523Oh oop, sorry
I was looking at this for a while but decided against it.I am actually gonna get a russian one but its low stock so ill show after. Just in case.
What makes a watch look tacky to you? For me it's rubber straps
>>18668928Cursive 'Automatic' or 'Water Resistant'
I know this may be a stupid question to most people here but is the strap in this case fully removable (including the highlighted parts)? I have found a rather cheap listing for this watch but I don't like the metal strap at all
>>18668928Not into resin cases at all at the moment.It has to atleast be plated.
>>18668939yes its all removable. a spring bar runs from the lugs thru those links.
B650wPut away my resin cases for now.This one is resin and plated.
>>18668967Thanks, man, really apprecoate it
Sale time!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDeoTQ8rOCg
So where can you get a Seagull 1963 that's legit that's not a retarded price
>>18669119Do your research. They're all "legit". You can spend $800 on a Seagull Brand Seagull, or you can get any other 1963. They all have the same great movement anyway. They're all comparable to the super expensive version. Just watch any of the numerous videos about the 1963 and you'll learn all that. I don't know what you consider a retarded price. You can get them from $100 to $250 from Red Star or one of the other companies. But it's not a trademarked thing that's being ripped off. It's a public domain military design. Just read the reviews and choose one that no one has issues with. I'm pretty sure none of them are prone to issues.
Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87kLgLOT3eYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbdZGxpX2Mkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjdDddh_YEg
>>18668570nice dial case braceletugly hands ruin it
>>18669119watchmaker told me they often don't lube the gears you might have to get it to someone near you to do it
>>18669162>>18669163Mr. Killjoy making the rounds.
This hits all the right notes. But $309 for a Casio? Ouch. Never say never though.
>>18668343Casio AW80-1AV is the ultimate budget field watch.
>>18668353Those watches look impressive but the size makes them useless for daily use.>15 mm thickness>56 mm lug to lug
Are digital Casios with steel case the final boss?
>>18668971Make the upgrade>>18669250
Considering
>>18669250I doubt it because heavier.
>>18669251Dont worry. Ive got two a a700’s.Silver on that strap and the gold on the gold tone milanese, as well.
Thoughts on the new W221H-1AV? I like how square it is but it'd probably be too big on my wrist
>>18669193Or get this on sale for 300ish.
Any recommendations for a decent looking watch to wear with a black suit?
>>18669311is bottom flat with screws
>>18669327black orient bambino or this casiohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-4hG-gH25s
Just don't wear one if you're poor. Watches unfortunately are primarily for wealth signalling in modern culture, so unless you specifically want people around to know you are poor, better to keep it ambiguous by not wearing one.
>>18669349Yes
casio is for the most part trash
>>18669351
>>18669360But "watch enthusiasts" have inexplicably all given them a pass, and even declare that no collection is complete without an F91W or a G-Shock.It makes no fucking sense at all, yet here we are. This is the poorfag watch thread and even in here you still have people saying "no, don't get a superior quality Chinese watch with that $200. Get a crappy Orient with acrylic crystal or a digital Casio."And I will tell you right now this will never change. It's habit. They'll argue all day about it. They'll lean on things like "design language" and "heritage" or "history", but they'll still always be wrong in terms of what you're actually getting for your money with the physical watch on your wrist. Once you've held in your hands a $160 entry level Seiko and also a $150 "shitter" at the same time, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. You'll notice right off the bat that one is heavy and well made and durable, and the other is flimsy, cheap, and stupid. And then you'll finally get it and have a good laugh. You'll know it's not about the watch at all, it's about the pretense, the fluff, the pageantry. And it's okay to buy both. I sure have. But I won't bullshit you and tell you to get the brand name watch because I know 99% of people who see it won't know anything I just mentioned anyway. You're the one who wears the watch home at the end of the day. You have to decide what you want.
>>18669450
>>18669360Which part isn't?
>>18669351Checking time on a phone places you below a poorfag with f91w.
>>18669327any tank watch with a black strap
Coffee time.Look to the cookie.
>>18669532Black coffee would go so much better with the watch
Hell yes. My good jubilee for my shitty SNX is here. Multiple cool straps are here.And this sweet deal Sea-Gull is here.
$60 somehow.
40mm, 10mm thick, 20mm lugs
These keep great time in my experience
The free mesh bracelet was unexpected. And I don’t like these stiff leather ones. Almost exactly the same as the Citizen’s. Which is precisely why I got the others. The Seiko 5 should be much better with the $30 jubilee. I’ll post it later.For real though, this watch for $60 is a fucking steal. Grab one while supplies last.
yes....the seiko rotocall reissue is slowly going down in price...keep going...keep DROPPING
>>18669504the ones with normal case back or not dogshit strap. a158 only gets a pass because it's plastic 0 grams.
Had fun messing around with different straps. The Seiko SNX jubilee installation is beyond my skills though. I think you need a special tool or you actually have to bend the end link things that connect it to the case. I don't want to fuck with it. I haven't been to the jeweler in a couple months because I've been able to do all the little jobs. I've been saving a few tougher things for him to do. I'm going to see what he'd charge to switch a datewheel. And maybe that's something I could try to do if he doesn't do that or it's costly. It's already at almost $200 and it's not a great watch. I totally let the bullshit get to me. So many watch videos where they go on about how great the SNX is. A couple did mention the case shape and thickness, the bracelet quality, and just the cheap feeling of it, but overwhelmingly everyone else was saying "but look at this DIAL", and "it's a Rolex Killer". So fucking stupid. I totally get the appeal for $90 five years ago. But at $160 at the lowest (Jomashop price) and the crystal sucks and the bracelet sucks and the movement fucking sucks, and the crown sucks and the lug size blows.... WTF? The value IS NOT THERE. Everyone says it improves with a good bracelet, so we'll see. And I think the modding thing is cool so I have options there. But I'll say it again: you just get so, so much more watch for that money out of China. Just depends on what you care about when you get a watch.
>>18669655>you just get so, so much more watch for that money out of China. Just depends on what you care about when you get a watch.Yeah I bought a Watchdives EXD off aliexpress and it killed my desire for buying non chinese watches. Wish I had come to this realization sooner
>>18669656I don't blame you. The influence pressure and pushback are strong and everywhere. Especially here they love to try and disparage the "shitters". But there are just too many testimonies and reviews out there to ignore. Anyone talking shit doesn't have one like you do. They'd change their minds too once they had it on wrist. Notice you never really see or hear any actual complaints about Chinese watches from anyone who owns them. Watchdives is one of the brands I haven't tried yet, but I keep seeing new videos about how they have a couple of the best watches for the money out of all of AliExpress. I'm just getting into divers. I'll probably get one during the sale. Still deciding out of the ones in my image. I still like non-Chinese watches too, but for the most part there's almost always a Chinese version at several levels of cost and quality. One of my favorite things is how you see a popular design that may originally cost thousands, and you can get so many versions of quartz or mechanical, different cases, sizes, shapes. And for the price you can really experience them all. Or test drive for the real thing someday. For all of the things that suck about the modern world, the whole online shopping, international shipping, and really affordable watches phenomenon is one of the few things that makes me think: "What a time to be alive".
haha I found an $8 Murph. I should get it just as a goof. See how bad it is. I can't trust the Chinese brands that are all over the place with prices. There's one called Addies, which I'm sure is affiliated with Addiesdive, and sometimes spelled as Aidis, with a very Adidas-like font. And they have shit that's $9, $59, $219. And that's fucked up. This RollTimi does that too. I want a watch company that has one lane they stay in and focus on a specific area of watches.
IS THAT AN NH35 WITH A PLASTIC MOVEMENT HOLDER??? ONLY $80.00???!!!
>>18669712You kind of suck at drawing.
>>18669721Bot reply.
>>18669723You only have bot opinions. >haha $80 plastic garbage!! haha Chinese watches are all cheap crap because I don't know any better! Duuuuuhhhh
talk me out of it >costs like 100 dollars
anyone here know what this is?
So I can get one of these for $68. I've kind of wanted an integrated bracelet watch like this but not the octagonal one with the grid. Nothing that's hundreds of dollars. This one is a good size at 37MM/8.6MM/Lug to Lug 44.5MM. I'm leaning toward the purple dune one. Or the red. Or the silver. But I like all of these. I think it may not be the real sandy textured dunes like the Addiesdives everyone likes. The dunes on my Polaris are more glossy than I thought they'd be, so I'm kind of also leaning toward the plain dial.
It's so hilarious how there's obviously something lost in translation here. Don't they have anyone who has strong English to proofread this stuff?
Last one. I just find them funny. Pour in the classic style and interpret the legendary charm.
I can't believe I actually have this in my cart. It's a really good deal though. Cheap enough to find out what all the fuss is about. Sale doesn't start for 20 hours, so I'm not rushing here. Still juggling several Specht & Sohne possibilities. But I am getting one. Not sure if it's going to be quartz or auto. But it's going to be under $120. I still like one of their jump hours that's that price. Not ruling it out.
>>18669831Looks kinda sexy.
>>18669810looks like you can put multiple autos on it and it spins them to stay wound?
I don't come to /fa/ often. I'm just a 32yo loser with no sense for fashion. I'm willing to spend up to $300 on a watch, what's a good one for me? I don't actually need one for the time(duh) but I've recognized that I look better with something on my wrist and a watch would be a good option.I'm pale as fuck and I tend to wear black or dark blue clothing when I go out if that provides any indication.I appreciate any responses.
My 18€ shanghai broke
>>18670092there's like a thousand watches you might like. browse the thread and go through archived threads and look at pictures. when you see something you like, read the post and any reply chains up and down -thread.when you ask about certain styles broadly (tank, diver, field, dress etc.) or specific models, that's when we can actually advise you .another unfortunate thing is that your taste can change the longer you follow watches. I know that's true of me. but buying at your price point is a sane approach so you'll be good.
>>18669237Chunky.With 24\7 tritium glow tho.
>>18670092bm8476sbth009SBTH003
>>18670180Fuck off with those cheap Seikos. C'mon now.
>>18670092forgot to mention that models only come in one size. if it's the watch you're set on but it's a 43mm case and you're a wristlet, better let it pass you by. and vice versa
>>18670189salty cos the best watches are under $200?
>>18670193The best watches for under $200 definitely aren't Seiko. Of course I actually know that for certain because I own a lot of watches in that price range.If you're going to spend that much you get way more from China. More watch, that is. Not the useless approval of poser trolls on 4chan.
i've seen this before. it's all a setup. the guy asks for suggestions, people post a bunch and make good arguments, guy in the end says 'thanks everybody, I chose the overpriced Seiko/Orient"none of it's real
mmmm chinesium
>>18670210Where? You know no one here ever recommends alloy bullshit.It's cute how you still pretend that there aren't great watches available from all of China, yet all the parts of the "Swiss" watches a poor faggot like you worships come from there. You don't know anything. You have no argument so you just post your gay little stick figure toddler drawings.
>REEEEEEEEEEEEEchin chong ping pong if chinesium is so great why does rolex ship their own metal to the chinese factory?
>>18670092Look for Olev watches
>>18670219Rolex shouldn't even need China. "Chinesium" is nonsense. It's like what, a fake metal? It's supposed to mean you're not getting quality? What specific brand are you even referring to?There's nothing wrong with Chinese watches. You're just purposely ignoring the facts. All you'd need to do is buy yourself one watch and you'd know they're good. But you're stupid or you don't have the money, or you just like shitting on Chinese stuff. You don't want to know better. Because then you'd have to admit you were wrong. That's hard for most people to do. There are absolutely cheap watches from China. But no one here suggests them. You spend $60 - $180 on a Chinese watch you really can't go wrong if you do your research. Anyone shopping for Rolex isn't even going to be interested in Chinese watches. Different worlds. Which brings me to the question: Why the fuck do you fucking fake snobs come to the POORFAG Watch Thread to make these lame and tired arguments?We're here in our OWN thread to discuss these watches. Go to the fancy thread and argue there. This is our turf.
so you're saying this thread is your dedicated ad space for chinesium shitters huh
>>18670210
>>18670228China is now labubu heaven.
>>18670228Yes, I'm constantly promoting specific brands I think everyone should buy.No. Get what you want. I simply post the Chinese watches I buy and tell you how they've been. >>18670232That's a sweet watch. I just got the black one. This does not count as "shilling" for Sea-Gull.
But I can recommend them. I love mine.
>>18670244Looks great and automatic too? I might just get one myself
>>18670244Dagger indices are so fancy looking.Also thank you for showing.
>>18670245Dude, they're only $60 right now somehow. The Polaris in the background was over twice that and it's the same watch really.
>>18670245Yes, full auto
I don't wear over 40mm usually, and these Seagulls are 40.3. But the 10mm thickness makes it work.I like that the Polaris has lume but the black and white ones don't. I often don't want lume in a dressier watch and find they're just putting it on everything now. I appreciate when they show restraint.
I can't decide which of these I want. And I have different ones in a different browser using a different email for maximum coupon advantages.Honestly I don't need any more. I love them so much and every new addition to the big happy family is a blessing, but I can't keep up. There are so many that never get wrist time. I spend half an hour every day probably setting and winding all of them, which I do enjoy. But I don't need anymore autos with date complications.I really don't need more at all. But that's what collecting is. It's far from a compulsion. I've got it under control. I'm getting better at knowing exactly what I want before I buy it. I'm actually rather proud of my restraint lately. I go days in a row without buying watches or browsing them. I'm even trying to spend less time here and consolidate my images when I can, as I know my enthusiasm really pisses some of the community off. But I hope some people can see that I'm sincere and open and honest and that I just want to share the fun that I'm having. And the disappointments. There are ups and downs. I hope it's not been uninteresting. I'm happy to share firsthand experiences with these as they come in.I wish I was more into divers. I know more people would be interested if I had different tastes. I'm sure the whole board would be interested if I had way more money and did this with what they consider "good" watches. Sorry 'bout that.
>>18670276Got a dress watch to show?Something gold on black leather.
Just got this NH35 for $69.99 after all discounts.
And I just bought >>18669840 for $69.69 after all discounts. 2 sweet all stainless steel automatics with Japanese movements and sapphire crystal for $140.Or I could have spent $30 more for one Seiko with Hardlex and no hand winding or hacking. The choice is clear.
>>18669250Royale + metal case is genuinely the only watch you will ever need
>>1867055269, lole
I'm looking for a decent moon phase chronograph. Any recommendation or should I pull the trigger on pic related for 190$.
Ordered a proxima px1703. Hope I don't regret it.
>>18670842Nice! You won't regret it, I promise you. I love my new Proxima. It's my main watch when I go out and do stuff. My dentist saw it last week and said he liked it.I love the lollipop second hand. I almost got one like yours because I love those square indices and the second hand to match. I'm definitely going to get one eventually. Love those white enamel dials. Proxima is up there with San Martin and Baltany and Cronos on the top shelf of Chinese watches. No doubt about it. You'll know the moment you pick that bad boy up that it's a keeper. Really great bracelet, finishing, design. The videos I've seen say the rotating bezels are great too.Does yours have the PT5000?
>>18670877on the top shelf of Chinese *budget* watches, I should say. There are plenty of super high-end Chinese watches that no one ever mentions. Like pic related.
But here's the most exciting news I've had in a while. I found this watch in my house that I didn't know I had!It must've been my dad's and I must've known I had it at some point. But before I became a watch nut I really didn't care about them. And something small like this would've just registered as stupid old jewelry, or a ladies watch. It's an actual manual wind mechanical SWISS watch. Wittnauer. I had to look them up. They're now owned by Citizen. No idea if they still make anything. I'll delve in deeper later. But it works. I wound and set it and it works like new. The tiniest little small seconds subdial I've seen. And one of those cool crystals with facets cut into it. I'll post a little video moving it around so you can see. I've never seen a watch like this really. And the bracelet is really interesting too.Now that I think of it, I have a little gold watch of my dad's in some of my stuff in a storage unit. I need to get that out.But this thing is super cool. A real vintage Swiss watch I've had for years and somehow just blocked out of my mind. I'm going to the jeweler tomorrow to have him do a couple of jobs and I'm going to see what I can find out about this.
This pic is in focus better.
The crystal is super dinged up and scratched. I wonder what it would cost to have it restored or replaced. I'm pretty sure it's not one of those "shit'll buff out" situations.
>>18670880reminds me of venezianico
>>18670888Look at the inside of the bracelet. It's called Flex-let. That seems like some 4chan thing that they'd call people on /fit/.>look at this pathetic little flexletLOL
And here's the little rotation clip.
>>18670889That looks like they made the dial out of a coin.
>>18670892There's a good possibility this is a ladies watch. But maybe not. It could go either way. It could be very old. My dad was born in the 30s. But it looks like maybe a 70s watch too. Very interesting bracelet with those black squares. I'm so glad I noticed that. I'm going to break out a magnifying glass and write down all the numbers and stuff and see if I can find out the origin of it.
>>18670892Id love to know what genre of watch this is.
>>18670948Me too. I find out tomorrow. The crystal is like 6-7mm thick, as thick as the case. And in some light the scratches don't even register and it looks great. I could just start wearing it. It's the kind of watch I'd be attracted to anyway on eBay. The tiny square subdial is just so fucking awesome. And the numbers have that same classic font I love so much. I can't believe it was just there in the basement, being moved around for years without giving it a second look. And it has smooth winding action and keeps good time. Really made my day.
I hate to spend watch money on bracelets, but I'm almost convinced here. I couldn't drop $60 for an upgrayedd to the SNX079. I did get that nice one from China for around $30 that's being installed later today. But I might spend $79 for the one for my Negroni. Just typing that seems fucking insane when I've bought so many sweet watches for that price or less. Of course the Presage is the most expensive watch I have so it's not the same "polishing a turd" thing as it would otherwise be. And I get it because Cocktail Time doesn't even have a bracelet. It's not like they gave me a shitty one like with the SNX. Still irks me though that I'd still have to install my own sapphire to really make the watch as good as so many of my 'shitters'. I have no idea what that'd cost, but I'm sure it's well over $50 just for the specific crystal not including the labor.
>waves at you
>>18671071I just saw one of those not long ago. The one I saw waved constantly as a second hand. That's so great. I want it.
Just pulled the trigger on this Batman GMT.After all the discounts it was just $74.00Great price for an automatic GMT. I've been seeing rave review of it for months and thought it was time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nDD5VNZ3cY
>>18671022You don't need a bracelet for the Cocktail time, it looks better on a strap.
>>18671630You're right. I was so preoccupied with whether I could, I didn't stop to think if I should. And I shouldn't. The last thing I want to do is invest more money in it. I wore it out the other day and tapped it on my car window and a sink by accident. It didn't ding or scratch it, but it made me self conscious about every move I was making. I can't imagine having a really expensive watch. I know I need to just completely forget about keeping the watches pristine forever. Scratches on a watch are an inevitability. In fact, I think I'm going to do some fun goof like tie a couple or three shitters to the back of my car with a cable and drag them around town and see what they look like after. That should be fun. Get some real scratches in there. Hopefully they don't just bounce until the springbars pop off and they end up lost on the streets. I'll find out and I will post pics of it soon.
>see cool watch>basic seiko movement>stainless steel>$899Erm….
>>18671689>masstigue
This vostock Europe embecka - £350ishLimited release
>>18671780Based on this 70s czech carCop - y or n?
>>18671780I think it looks cool
>>18671689Yeah, you can get all of that from China for under $200. You just have to not care about the brand name. The quality is there, and it's beyond what Seiko offers at the price point.
>>18671780I would like Vostock more if their smallest watches weren't 41mm.It's like they're behind where the trends are.
>>18671487
>>18672060holy fuck the lume
>>18672087Yeah, it's some new technology. All that shit is pure 3D lume. I essentially have the same exact watch that cost that much, so I'm not getting a Phorcydes. But I hope someone sees that and gets it. It will sell out and then go up over $200 or more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61F0nAoQ5Xc
What brands or stores would you guys recommend for cheap-ish leather straps for watches? Etsy sellers have silly measurements and Amazon is only the shittiest chunk shit.Been looking for one for my Seiko fieldI'm a Euro btw
>>18672121Cheapest nato straps.
>>18670892do you have a fucking parkinson's or are you a recovering alcoholic? fucking hell dude
>>18672196What are we talking about?
>>18672060What a sloppy job, look at that crooked 1 o'clock marker.
>>18672196stfu nigger
kofe tiem my seiko came with factory sapphire. and i bought it pre owned, it came with this islander bracelet. the seiko fudding needs to end because there are deals to be had, on good spec models, if you dont impulse buy and are patient.
>>18671963They are divers and modern divers have it sp they can be easier to read.They have come out with a few compact models now.
Got this when a relative passed away. Paid $15 bucks to get the battery replaced and links removed to fit me. How'd I do. Also I have Black and gold G-Shock. I got to go running with. What's with all the fake G-Shocks on Amazon? I'm hearing Casio G-Shocks are kinda cool now?
>>18671487that's nice! is there a date version? what's the ref?
So. I'm thinking about getting an analogue watch, and these are some of the criteria I've formed after trying to put together my initial preferences:-Not super expensive, probably up to that $500.-Quartz, since I don't think I'll be wearing it often enough to bother with mechanical and automatic.-Leather strap seems the most comfortable and looks elegant enough.-The face has numbers instead of just lines, can be Roman numerals. Lines alone sound like it'll be more difficult to read quickly with a glance without first confirming the orientation.-Silent enough that the ticking doesn't bother me. Sweeping second sounds like the thing, but those seem expensive.-Date complication would be nice, but not like the little electronic screen like on some casios. Those look a bit off.-Black, gray, brown or dark blue face. Just preference for dark screens and I don't like green. -A 40-45mm preferably closer to the middle of that. I don't have especially thick wrists. I'm currently using a 46mm smartwatch and that seems slightly larger than I'd like. I've been looking mostly at jap watches so far like Seiko, Casio and Orient since I've heard they're reliable but I haven't found something I'd like yet. Anyone got any recommendations?
>>18672464Let's start with this one for ~ 40 USD:>>18669229After 10 years of wearing the same watch and repeatedly smashing it against handrails, doors, walls, office furniture and rocks during mountain climbing, I say it's pretty reliable.
>>18672410I don't know about a date version. I'm glad it doesn't have one myself. I'm really into that watch this week; been wearing it most days. It's the San Martin SN0139. It's about $155 right now with the anniversary sale. Great watch. It comes with a nice bracelet but I've settled on brown leather for it after trying a lot of different straps. Just right at 39mm.My Pagani Batman GMT diver pictured above it comes tomorrow and it's 40mm. I won't go over that size. I'll probably be all set on divers too. That one has a date and cyclops. >>18672377That's a decent looking Invicta. They get a lot of shit, but I don't think they all suck. It's an automatic and it's pretty cool if you like blue. Speaking of which, what do you mean you got the battery replaced? I'm guessing your pic isn't the exact watch you got.
Here's today's haul. Got a bunch of 18mm straps, couple of 20s, one of those little rubber balls for removing screwdown casebacks, a tool for removing springbars (probably pointless in most cases besides for natos), and who knew, they make Proto Pipe homages too. That one was $15 and looks way better than the $9 piece of shit I got last week. I don't know why I buy cheapo pipes when I only use glass. Trying to recapture the fun of the turn of the century I guess, when some of my friends were hacky-sack skateboarder types raised by the vegan hippie artist community I grew up near.
>>18672464You don't need $500 for a quartz. Even if you insist on those specific brands. But if you went automatic, yeah. Japan is a bunch of cheap bastards and until you drop $500 they give you plastic garbage parts.So you want a 42mm quartz with a non-green but dark dial with numbers or Roman numerals and leather band. Mecha-quartz are not expensive. Oh, I forgot about your preference for Seiko and Orient. I really have no idea. They probably do only have loud clicking, one-tick-per-second movements for under $500.I cannot help you. The other watch threads will help you spend $500 for a brand name quartz though. I'm only going to suggest better watches for far less money that you won't care about because you heard Japanese brands are reliable. I'm sure they are reliable.
I'm wanting this.
>>18672501That one has that electronic window which I don't like.>>18672510It's up to $500, but can be cheaper. That's just the upper limit, and Japanese watches are just what I browsed so far, not a requirement, so I'm open to cheaper non-jap suggestion.
This is pretty sweet for $32. I almost bought it. But I know I'll probably never wear it and they don't specify the dimensions.
>>18669327Rolex Explorer
>>18669830Integrated bracelets are dogshit especially if it's on a cheap watch you're just absolutely FUCKED if it's an uncomfortable piece of shit
>>18672564
This watch is awesome. I don't care if it's supposed to be for ladies. 75 years ago a man would have worn it.
>>18672504Yeah mine has a larger watch head and has some other differences. Realized after hitting Post. I'm guessing mine was a bit less expensive.
>>18672377I hate the crooked glued on cyclops I just ended up burning mine off.... I wish invicta just made one without the date
Placed my rssian vostock order.Itll come in 9 or so days.Gonna keep the model a secret and ill post a wristcheck when it comes. >>18672527Looks radical. So do i
>>18671451now every time you look at your wrist you will be reminded you are too poor to afford the watch you actually want
>>18672875Wait-list fags actually tell themselves this
>>18672875What do you mean by that? What do you think I "actually" want? I'm sure that's some kind of homage to something else, but if it's over $100 I don't want it. I barely tolerate divers. I have no other GMTs. 40mm is the max size I will wear. I got that watch to kind of check a box. It's an amazing deal. >every time you look at your wristLOL, huh? It's not going to be a daily watch by any means. I guess you haven't been paying attention, but I'm not poor. I wouldn't buy so many watches if I were. Luckily I just naturally have affordable tastes. And this is really perfect timing. Actually about 2-3 years ago would have been better timing, as I'd have been able to amass a collection like I have for maybe $2,000 instead of over $3,500.And don't even bother telling me what kind of watch or two watches I could have gotten for that money. I'm not interested. I LOVE my watches. I love the deals. And the quality is undoubtedly there now in so many of the Chinese "shitters" that I buy. It's undeniable. What a time to be alive.
>>18672564You might get one of Casio MTPS120 and call it a day.
>>18672464Fashion brand price and looks like a rolex homage. The fluted bezel should be white gold plated as thats how they are traditionally made.I was considering this when looking at presidential watches but never got it. By the way sweeping second hand is a tough one for quartz and budget watches in general that takes quite a complex mechanism.
>>18672875Like you are reminded that you will never own the watch you want every time you visit this thread?
So this is Japanese for Saturday? That’s pretty neat.
>>18673097Friday (金 - gold).Saturday is 土 - earth.
>>18673099Oh, I get it. I just had the order wrong. Thank you. I guess I could learn that and switch it so it displays those. I don't think a day complication is very useful anyway. I may not know the date but I always know the day. I love calligraphy and I'd rather see those cool symbols. The ultimate plan is to put in a red on black datewheel instead. But my jeweler said he won't do it and I'm afraid to do something like that myself.
>>18672527Get the original.
>>18673102Aren't they also blue and red, just like the English days?
Phoibois gets a mention.
>>18673117What original? Let me guess, it's thousands of dollars? LOL, you get the original. That one is almost $300 as it is. I got kids to feed, Jack.
>>18672875Brown hands typed this.
>>18673124>Let me guess, it's thousands of dollars?Thousands no, a thousand yes.
Meranom find.
>>18673241What is this, a cross between the Credor Locomotive, the Patek Aquanaut (dial) and some Sinn?
Amphibian classic
Red Star as a brand still holds a bit of mystery. It was established by Thomas Leung, a former watchmaker at Sea-Gull — one of China’s most prominent and historic watch manufacturers. Leveraging his experience and passion, Leung set out to create timepieces that combined traditional Chinese horology with modern appeal. Within a relatively short span, Red Star has risen to prominence in the affordable mechanical watch segment, particularly among collectors who value character, design, and mechanical integrity over brand prestige. Much of this accessibility can be attributed to platforms like AliExpress, which have become go-to destinations for discovering high-quality, unique Chinese watches priced under $300.- https://kaminskyblog.com/2025/04/14/red-star-bullhead-review-one-of-the-coolest-chronographs-under-250/
Man it looks so fucking good.But it's built so fucking shit.
>>18673303Called the seiko 5 cus gen Y boomers all own atleast 5 of em HEH
>Vostok drone dial
>>18673183Fuck that. This is the exact reason homages exist. Fuck Seiko for the most part.>>18673303You said it. It's insulting. Yet there's 'the allure of the Seiko'. This was one of the first things I posted here over four months ago when I started buying. Right off the bat I wanted one of the 5s. And I went back and forth with different ones and sent a couple back and somehow ended up back with the same exact one, the SNX079. And it does very much suck. The bracelet is shit, the crystal is shit, the movement is shit, the crown to work everything is shit. And once you have it up close, it really doesn't even look that great. The dial is slightly warped from the securing points, like it's not totally flat to give you that smooth sunburst effect. It's slight, but it's there. And really what should we expect for $160? They used to all be under $100 for that line, even just a couple of years ago. And when you tap the thing with your fingernail and hear the dull cheap sound, when you feel the flimsiness of it, you know you were taken in by the allure; the countless watch reviewers who lauded these watches. The people here who constantly champion the brand. So now it's my mission, no matter how much it ends up costing, to make it a cool watch that I'm not embarrassed by. The bracelet has been upgraded so far. But I'm telling you, it IS built "so fucking shit". If you're a collector, grab one if you want. But I would NEVER recommend a Seiko 5 as anyone's daily watch. There are so, so many better options with all better components for the price. And that's exactly what these threads are for.
Vintage Raketa finally arrived in good working order.
And five links removed this baby fits. I certainly don’t need anything bigger than this.But I do like it.The stupid screwdriver they sent isn’t nearly small enough to remove link screws though. Glad I have my own set.
>>18673352Bleak
>>18673373Ive been reading quite a bit on this brand the last few hours. Interesting its a surviving brand though now a luxury one.Meanwhile vostok factories have apparently been bankrupt the last 16 years. Very curious, id love to know the business workings of “soviet watches” rateka must also be privately run with no state support. Itd be interesting to know how buyalov is doing behind the scenes.
>>18673375Congratulations, you've finished your watch journey. Now you know how it feels to wear a Rolex. This is it, this is the end. It doesn't get any better than this from now on. Rolex.
>>18673373Nice little watch.
>>18673488Thanks, I dig it. Took like seven weeks to get here from Ukraine. But it's slim and cool looking and I love those bullseye small seconds without a subdial. And the art deco style numbers. I love those. It's definitely going to get some wrist time. >>18673487I'd hope Rolex are not so bulky. I don't see myself ever really wearing the GMT. It's one of those bracelets that is either a little too loose or too tight. And I don't need a 200 gram watch on my wrist. My 39mm diver is way better if I want something with the bezel action. I'll probably sell it for a loss. Maybe I can get $60 for it. If I got another diver I might go even smaller than 39mm.
So I sold something on eBay and I got my coupon and I have a few days to use it. I have to spend $125 to save $50.Essentially I'm such a stupid consoomer that I've become an ebay seller just so I could be presented with a time sensitive BILL for $75. Anyway, I'm considering all serious suggestions. It's going to be very hard not to buy something quickly, but I'm going to wait at least 36 from the time of this post. I guess I could spend more too. How about a $200 limit. Pitch me interesting watches for $200 or less from ebay. What would you get with that? If you've seen my collection my taste is kind of all over the place but I like 39mm and under, no digital, probably less enthused about quartz, but that depends. But post whatever you like too. We need to breathe some life into this thread. I'll post some ones I'm looking at too.
Convince me not to buy this watch
>>18673531Damn the day window ruins the dial
>>18673533You're right. Thank you. I wasn't really considering it anyway because of that because look how off kilter it is anyway nowhere near changeover time. And the 7 looks cooked too. This one looks bomb as hell but it's from Pakistan and I'm leery about certain parts of the world. Dial appears original. Bit too "look at me" with the jewels and shit though. I'm not against *old* Seiko 5s. I'd just never buy another modern one.
>>18673532I can't do that, buddy. If you want the watch you're going to get it. I'm not super into those integrated bracelet deals with the screws, though I did order >>18669840 last week.The dial looks cool. I've never heard of Nivada or know what they cost. Microbrand? I'm guessing between $500 and $1K. I try not to shit on peoples' choices but be supportive. >wives hate him
Just a few of the TV dials in the $150 price range.
Holy shit, this thing is super cool. I've never seen anything like it.
>>18673541
This watch has tits on it. Imagine having this in the 3rd grade. You'd be the coolest.
This Sherco brand watch seems really cool. 23mm
Smoke if you got 'em.
This is super sweet too. I'm kind of stuck in this old and small dress genre though.
How well do those Citizen Radio Controlled Eco-Drive watches work? It sounds a bit too good to be true in theory.
This would be the whole $200, but it's pretty sweet.
poorfag alternative for Seiko SPB545?
>>18673528Get a Seiko Weekdater or a Type II.
Casios
>>18673558It works exactly as advertised. It sets itself every night, so it's always accurate, provided you don't live in bumfuck nowhere, and the sun/light charges it, so it doesn't run out of juice for 20 years or more.
This might be the one. It's got my favorite font too (which means it joins six or seven similar watches), the case shape is cool, it's 39mm. But there are "only 2 left". I hate having to rush. I'm going to sleep on it. But I really dig this one. I've got a bit of a Timex collection going anyway. A couple expensive ones and a few $50 ones. I like them all a lot.
And when do you ever see a little window like this? It's almost a porthole a boat would have. Easy release bracelet I see, though it does look good on that bracelet. It's like I keep chasing that Murph. I really don't want the Hamilton, I just want basically my Militado quartz EXACTLY but with a brand name of some kind on it and the exact same dimensions and an automatic or even just handwind movement, but no more than 1mm thicker to accommodate it. S&H makes one pretty close, so does MiliFortic, but no one gets it perfect. Not even Hamilton. Maybe it's just my destiny to collect a fuckton of watches that remind me of what I like about the Murph. Obviously the font goes back forever, as even my 50s find has it. But damn does this watch look cool. The 24 hour subdial is probably going to ruin it for me though. It could have been a small seconds instead; something to balance that date window. I don't want anymore date windows either. I'm over this watch. Someone else should get it though. It's a sweet deal even without my coupon. $157
Speaking of Hamilton, holy shit. $160
This one too. I really shouldn't be looking at so many dinged up 70 year old watches. I want them all.
Clicked on this before I saw the fucking price.
This is the kind of deal I'm hoping to find. Not this watch exactly, but a newer cool watch for a bit less than it'd cost new. I just don't think I want this one.
I'd get this before a Weekdater.
This looks great for the price, but the guy has some really dissatisfied customers in the feedback. Maybe I should offer him $50. I wouldn't allow offers if I were a full time seller.
I have to get this one. This is the one.
$190
Over budget but god damn
hahaEveryone is buying the Bulova 'Pink Puckered Anus' dial watch. There are people with this in their carts who will be disappointed they didn't get this price.
>>18673602watch for gays?
This "splat" dial looks pretty neat for $69. >>18673603Wives I was assuming.
This is badass. Why don't they make vertical day/dates at the 6 like this anymore???I've never seen this.
Is high temperature bad for quartz? I'm looking to buy a gshock beater for work but I often have to go in big ovens at 400 and I don't want to damage the watch like this
This watch is growing on me. I forget my wrist seems to fluctuate slightly throughout the day, so now it's fitting just right when it was loose 8 hours ago. It's the absolute biggest watch I would wear.
This is in great condition. Inside looks good. Watchmaker is selling it. Good deal. 25mm is pushing it for a round watch though.
Goddammit, I should have bought this instead of the Seiko 5. It's a much better version of it for a little less. From a time when watches were made a little better probably too.
Price: $325
>>18673652what is it?
This was the watch to have when I was in middle school. I can't believe they want $200 for it now.
>>18673665Buyalov 82S5 RR02.2 Orange watchReduced from over 500.Its part of his radio room collection. I have to admit i am kind of tempted, i like the quirky nature of it with the orange and the fact its an updated slimmer watch. It has a miyota in it tho, so its not quite fitting for my idea of an independent from swiss or japanese watchmaking idea.Ive seen these posted on anons wrists in this general years ago and it looks quite cool.
>>18673670You're too good for Miyota?
From back when quartz was a new thing you paid extra for.
>>18673671Nope not at all. i am poorfag, miyota is good.Just interested in extra quirky and helping different watch manufacturers at the moment. As an ideologically driven thing that i think it’s good business. Im a noob with a whole collection of quarts and incredibly bad condition autos that cant even run.
>>18673652>>18673670>>18673679(This is all me) i dont always namefag. I will to keep it clear as its my thread.>>18673675They did a reissue of this with a red dial, i own
this is cool
$350 :(
Uh-oh. I think this is the one. And someone else wants it too. $200Great condish.
This is a super sweet deal actually.
>>18673710Hwat is dis??? It's so bad it's good.
>>18673693The original ...
>>18673684No it's not anon, come on.
>>18673747How old are you that you're just now learning that there's a such thing as differing tastes?
I don't know why there are 55 watch threads and why they're all dead, but I guess I'll try this one. I almost just bought this, but I'm starting to think it's a women's watch. The model number is 84-C1-0455 I guess and it has a 26 mm case width? Is that for girls? I am looking for a slimmer watch, and I put men's/unisex in the filters. I don't know shit about watches. I just have a Casio AQ-230 with the black dial. I've also never shopped from Chrono24 but I guess it's legit? I find it very hard to find a watch that I like aesthetically. I mean the Casio is like a 30mm width while this is 26. Surely I'm not a tranny if I buy this?
>>18673831>women's watchDoesn't matter as long as it's not pink and faggy.Watch companies tag a lot of smaller (36mm is not really small, but whatever) dress watches as "for women", while the aesthetics is pretty much unisex.
>>18673838Do you know if Movado is a legit brand and how I can determine the circumference or whatever the watch terminology for that is? I found a similar model with the same case size and for that one is says max 7.5 inch wrists. Mine are around 7. I think I'm safe yolo buying this.The other watch I like is this Seiko Credor, but the leather strap looks quite fucked on it, and it's also more expensive.
>>18673841The other one I like is this Raymond Weil Tango, whatever the fuck that is. Just looks cool.
>>18673841>ModivoNo idea. >circumference What you should be interested in is "lug to lug width", meaning the actual size of the watch when you put it on your wrist.For example Casio AQ230 had the case diameter below 30mm while the lug to lug width was about 38mm, which is far from small size.
>>18673854No I mean low long the straps are and if it will fit on my wrist. If it's a women's watch I guess they don't make them that long. Although fat hoes with cankle wrists exist idk.
>>18673571that tank is extremely handsome
>>18673857If the lug to lug width is smaller than width of the top of your wrist, then you're good. Integrated metal bracelets are in general a risk. It's always hit and miss, no way to tell unless you try it on and experiment a bit with removing and adding links on both sides.If lug to lug width and lengths of both sides of the bracelet are smaller than the circumference of your wrist, you will have a problem.
>>18673864Oh I'm tarded. Had to google what lug to lug is. Well on this watch it's 35mm allegedly, but it's a rectangle idk.
>>18673864As another tard, could I ask for some visual guide as to where exactly measure the top of the wrist? I'm not sure where it's supposed to count to start/end given the curve.
>>18673896Here ya go
>>18673896Keep in mind wrist bone and wrist circumference
>>18673903Ah, so it's like a full projection, not until where the wrist starts to curve or something like that.So at like 5.3cm width and >>1867390617cm circumference, what watch size should I aim for?Wait, what's that about the wrist bone? On the first pic, it's measured below it (and that's how I measured it), on the second it looks like it's measured on top of it.
>>18673896Take a ruler and measure the flat surface, or at least the mostly flat part of it.
>>18673906That pic is wrong. The watch is supposed to go above the wrist bone. The wrist bone is supposed to stop it from sliding down.
>>18673911That seems to be like 4.4cm. I'm not sure if I measured it correctly...
Oh i dont wear mine like that i like it loose.I would wear it so it doesnt catch on my wrist bone , personally. I dont like trapped moisture. So that second one is measuring the circumference exactly on the wrist bone. I like shaking my watch around like a bangle too i gues. I wouldn't with a leather strap gold dress watch tho, not on a formal occasion.
>>18673919It should be something around 45 mm for an average wrist, maybe 50 if you bend the ruler a bit. You could probably wear without problems a watch with 49 mm lug to lug width on a leather strap (integrated bracelets take some extra millimeters above the lug to lug size).
>>18673920I would argue it's some extravagance, just like putting the watch over a sleeve. Which was a feature of "big" military field watches and pilot watches at the time.
>>18673923Thanks. I'm still a bit confused about the relation of wrist width to lug to lug here, so I'll try to just keep that 49mm in mind.
>>1867394749 mm lug to lug is likely the max safe length if you want a big ass watch for an average sized wrist. Anything above it is going to overhang and look odd, see that Vostok posted before.>>18670173
>>18673831I just copped. Got raped on shipping costs, but I also don't wanna haggle. Price seems fair to me I guess. I had no idea this is actually an American brand actually. I love the US of A generally, but in terms of watches I feel like getting an Americna watch is negative aura, but oh well. I don't care about brand names either way, as long as the watch looks cool. If I'm being honest the best looking watches I saw with my filters were Gucci and Fendi ones, but I really don't wanna be seen wearing these brands specifically. I think nobody would know about Movado so it's still cool.I think I'll try and get a cool more standard/classic looking watch with a leather strap and be done with it. Wouldn't want to get into a money wasting watch rabbit hole.I was thinking about a cheaper Seiko Presage actually. You guys can tell me what you think about those. Only thing that bothers me there is how popular they seem and I insist on being a unique and special snowflake.
>>18673595>he guy has some really dissatisfied customers in the feedbackhuge red flag bro at any price
>>18673578man if that was a white dial i would have jumped on it
>>18673831It doesn't matter if it's a woman's watch, but it probably isn't. Mens watches were super small for decades. Especially dress styles. That's cool looking. I don't like Chrono24. If I'm going to spend less than $500 I'm just getting it new or from ebay or somewhere.
>>18673841Yes, Movado is a big watch brand. Anyone who hasn't heard of it is retarded. Very famous for those simple dials with just a big dot at the 12 on total black with no indices or numerals at all. Check jomashop
>>18673854MOVADO jesus christ
The chad live strong bracelet vs the incel wrist watch
>>18673947Dude, just start watching videos where they review watches. They'll answer all of your questions better than these guys.
>>18673982>movado>modivoFuck I see now what I did there
>>18673983>"Fuck Lance Armstrong. Fuck Lance Armstrong in his cancer-ridden balls!" That's how George Carlin started the standup show when I saw him in Seattle a couple years before he died. About 8 people walked out, which made it all the funnier. "Livestrong" bracelets were so fucking retarded. I liked the ones The Onion sold which were identical but said "cheat to win" on them.
>>18673985>>18673831Does this ring a bell? Everyone knows this watch.
There are scumbags selling this $20 shitter for $60 and over $80 and even $100 on ebay.That fucking makes me so mad. What can I do? I tried to list mine for cheap with a warning not to buy it and just to get it off Aliexpress but the software knows what I'm doing and won't let me list it because it thinks I'm trying to sell outside of ebay. I messaged the sellers and tried calling them scummy but that's a "bad word" that won't go through. WTF? Ebay is all up in my freedom of speech. I know, it doesn't apply there, but I can't believe how cautiously it watches what you write. Fucking opportunistic shitwhores flipping these and MAKING SALES makes me want to puke. One seller was almost out of them. Dishonest people in the world. /there always will be.
>>18673984I like when above explain stuff to me. It feels more personal and I can ask follow up questions. But do you have any yt channel recommendations that don't waste half the video on personal tangents and shilling their shops?
>>18673980This is a "vintage" watch from 2008 or whatever though. They're not produced anymore. New wouldn't cost 150 either way.>>18673981>Check jomashopI'm a yuropoor. This looks like it's for Americans.>>18673989I've never seen this man in my life.
>>18673989Oh I remember. This watch and a Logitech trackball got really famous because of that guy.
>>18673996Damn bro this has to be fake. I need to try and cancel the order before the dude ships.
I want a watch that a vampire would wear. A fictional one however and not a jew.
>>18673996the movado museum watch has been famous since the eighties. I used to see magazine ads for it before I knew shit about watches. it's not like it was some obscure thing until Kim Jong Moron started wearing one
I don't know if I'm not a watch knower (I'm not) or if Movado is not known in my country (I think it's not) and I'll get bonus aura points for having a cool watch from a more exotic brand.
>>18673998You forgot to post your oily muscleman, you incel schizo bigot scumbag.
>>18673997So you thought you had a watch no one heard of and now that it's tied to an infamous wealthy guy you DON'T want it?>>18674003And you're looking at it all wrong. Just buy what YOU like. What looks good to you, what you'd wear for you. Not what effect you think it will have or what people will make of you seeing it on your wrist.No one cares. You're the one who wears it home. Don't get a watch if you think it's going to make you look like some kind of bigshot. It won't.
>>18674004Literally what are you talking about?>>18674005>an infamous wealthy guyHe's a commie.>Just buy what YOU likeThat's literally what I just did. It's already cool, but if it turns out being even cooler that anticipated, that's a plus. Farming aura points is important for sure. The more the better.
Corned beef time
>>18674004Explain yourself, autist.
That's about it here. More because we're out of images. I'm glad more images get posted in these threads. Even if it's mostly all my own doing. Images are what make imageboards. I try to add them whenever I can. With each passing year and more and more phoneposters, we see fewer images. And that is sad. Guess I'll have to start a new one and the quest for the right ebay watch before March 26th continues.
Cheap watch thread continued:>>18674068>>18674068
>>18673540id on top right?
>>18674281IDK, man. That was a couple days ago. Ebay, Citizen, TV dial... you'll find it.
