This thread is about the appreciation of horology, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that are required to make a fine watch, clock, or other timepiece.
It's a differential escapement; the idea is that errors in rates might balance out between the two. It is a less sophisticated version of the true resonance watches from journe and Armin Strom.
He should just chuck in a fucking quartz movement and be done with it if he seeks accuracy. This method seems overly complicated.
Zachary Rogers
FFS I NEED THIS WATCH
Why does it not exist anywhere except in some NY shop apparently. I even tried to contact the shop and they just ignored me.
Angel Morris
Hey, good point. I don't know, maybe he just didn't think of it.
Nicholas Brown
I'm not surprised, that shop is super shady. If I'm free this weekend and in the area I can try to stop by and see if it's still in the window. It was a long time ago that I saw it though.
Kevin Peterson
I got $2000 to spend on a used Rolex Datejust, any tips models ref I should watch out for?
Also should I insist on papers and box when buying used/vintage?
Box and papers. A recent service record from an authorised Rolex place is good as well or as an alternative to box an papers.
Jason Evans
I just want it so bad as it's the perfect gift for a baseball loving friend of mine.
That and mystery dials always fascinate me, even though I know how they work.
Gabriel Howard
From that time go Omega or Accutron. That being said; >spaceview You don't /need/ to pick a Spaceview, there are other 214s that aren't Spaceviews. Same movement and cheaper. >Spaceviews are very cool, but I don't know if I want to get into that headache. This is 100% true, but I finally found a guy that did a great job with mine. I was actually recommended him, but an user here who works with him.
I think it was around $150 or so. If I see it I'll let you know and you can try the store again. Worst case I guess you can paypal me and I can ship it to you.
They're called mystery dials. I'm guessing they don't get used as much because there's a lot more room for minor damage to jam it and stop the watch entirely.
Connor Robinson
Try the /tpg/
Mason Perry
Red second hand check. Not wearing it right now so it's not current time though.
You should put a flat non padded black lizard band on this
Cooper Lee
I think it would look too faggy on my wrist then. Maybe I will try some strap once the bracelet wears down.
Thomas Ross
Are you implying it's not faggy right now?
Camden Clark
> I think it would look too faggy on my wrist Oh the irony.
Thomas Garcia
Yes It's a perfect sleaze-core watch on a budget. Pair it with right things and it's golden. Pair it with wrong hings and lack self esteem and it's faggy.
I’m absolutely in love with this 20 micron gold plated Poljot De Luxe watch purchased from the beautiful city of Moscow. Made with acrylic infused plastic that only Capitalism can scratch, I’ve spoiled myself with this gorgeous timepiece. The 2209 movement has been crowned as the slimmest Soviet mechanical movement ever produced, completely handmade by slavs. It is also my very first manual winding only watch and it will be interesting to see if it becomes an important feature that Will depend over time. I hope you all enjoy this watch as much as I do.
Today is the only day this month when my shitty modded 420 shows correct date since I broke date mechanism. I wish I could get back all my money for this watch. It reminds me of my stupidity and to always think twice before buying something. How could I fix it's looks, besides black second hand? What else could I get automatic on the cheap side fir daily use? Maybe it is better than fixing?
Okay, counter argument: it does more than enough to differentiate itself from pieces it is a "homage" to. It has distinctive features and several entirely different design elements. It is of high quality, haa good QC (rather than being a cheap 1:1 knockoff), rating suitable for intended use (600m) and a reliable swiss movement. It is available in several colour variants, some of which do not exist in other brands. Finally, I like it.
David Ross
It's a Citizen-replica dive strap, made to the exact specifications as one made by Shichizun tokei Kabushiki-gaisha in Japan.
Only thing is it's a very tight fit and the back of the case keeps shaving off parts of the strap.
Are redials always a bad thing? I mean, I get that they are non-original or "fantasy", but if they are done well does it matter if you're just after a nice-ish cheap watch and don't care so much about it being original? Are they always just shittily done or something?
Tyler Clark
>I'm a butterfingered retard, not even soviet military hardware is safe from me >it's the watches fault!
Yes I like it, and I'd rather not foolishly spend $4-5k which can be better used for a laundry list of things other than a watch whilst I'm a young man.
Elijah Butler
And now I remember I wanted to get a black date wheel like a year ago.
redials are fine if you know that it’s a redial and like the look of it, personally I think they look a bit worse, plus they often have the red seconds hand, which looks ugly imo