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.
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Has there ever been fake penisquartz?
Doubt it. The real thing isn't too expensive and they aren't as popular as the other watches.
there are fake SKXs so I would imagine so
Someone found some invcta replicas on a fake site the other day
Can anyone recommend me a watch that is:
>analog
>under $500
>has day of the week
>not too dressy or tacticool with functions I'll obviously never use
> current date and time edition
Sure why not
Seiko 5 I guess
But there is a high demand for them and there isn't for penis quartz
>But there is a high demand for them and there isn't for penis quartz
> Just paid 2k use for a penis quartz
Feels bad though
>> Just paid 2k use for a penis quartz
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>2k
Why?
post a pic of it
It was a nice one. It's probably a case where I could have got it cheaper with more waiting but it's in the right ballpark.
At least it's less than the original retail.
I've seen lots of people shitting on the SNK-809. Is it really that bad?
What watch do you use when cussing at your kids or nephews?
It's not like it's good. Rated -20/+40 spd I think, no hacking, no handwinding. But for $60, it's fine for the money. Others here will recommend a vostok, which is probably fine too. Or just get a cheap day/date quartz.
Post watches in their perfect habitat.
And watches set to current tide and moon phase.
This looks good for a Seiko.
I don't care if it's quartz or mechanical. I just want a day/date analog under $500 with no extra useless features that I'll never use and not too dressy for it to look out of place if I'm not wearing a suit.
Watch out, the letter X is pretty controversial around here.
Lose the X and change the hour hand and I'd agree.
Why is Kimbra's "Miracle" the thread theme (unironically)?
For me it's the gear s3
Posting my milky, virgin watch set to current day and time.
looks nice
That GP is obscenely nice
Nice Poljot de luxe homage, man.
I never see people talking about Victorinox here. Are they shit? I thought this one looks pretty good (or maybe I have shit taste).
Thanks. I really shouldn't be wearing it without servicing it but I'm going to an independent watchmaker showcase tonight so figured I should wear something nice. Not every day you get to try on a Daniels.
not shit, just unremarkable, it's a generic movement but if you like the look of it then why not
That's a good looking watch. IF the hands were a bit less dressy I'd buy one as a tool watch.
What's the diameter?
Nah, he wanted a real watch and not that shit.
Nice. Pics user, we want pics!
I like the Z-22. But what other straps I should consider?
I'll tell you after you change the bezel. Now it's only good for a nato.
I want to appear rich with cheap items. What clock should I get?
I just learned that this exists, the Seiko Ashtray. Pretty fucking wild.
How about this one?
Stop buying copies.
>wake up
>check /wt/
>it isn't a tudor edition
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windy beat him to the punch for once, also casio guy is noticeably absent
So do I have permission to spam the thread with BLACKED?
No.
Call me a retard or whatever all you want, but can the Seiko Coutura band be swapped for a leather one?
>applied minute indices
>Not every day you get to try on a Daniels.
That's really cool. Just try not to become a zombie like devotee of his movement design approach as a result, kek.
>OP being this much of a wristlet
Are you literally 13 lol?
Check out the SARB033 and 035, sounds like what you're looking for.
Borealis natural rubber
Bonetto Cinturini if you want something thinner.
They do look good but those don't have the day of the week, only the date.
(You)
I thought you didn't want extra useless features.
Check out the SARY055 and 057, do note that they are physically larger though.
>like the workings of mechanical watches
>never learned to tell the time on a analogue watch
Just start doing it, it's easy after a day or two.
It's not too late to start. You can get digital automatic watches too.
For me day of the week is infinitely more useful than a chronograph or a goddamn slide rule.
Yeah, I was thinking of an Isofrane-stlye strap too. I like the comfiness of the holed vintage NOS rubber strap on my commie-fibia, so I want something similar.
Hey, how about waffle straps? Opinions?
It’s a good song
Not him but here are my thoughts on your post.
Chronograph/rotating bezel are functions I use daily for timing things.
Never owned a slide rule watch though know how to use one. Domt think I would use it often at all.
Date is more useful than day for me and I use each daily but don't even notice if I am wearing a watch without the day. I do notice of I'm wearing a watch without a date. So I guess for me date > day.
>fat short hand is hour
>thin long hand is (last hour * 5) + the marks it's passed beyond the big numbers. number is minutes
>same rule as minutes for seconds
I imagine many retards do it on the daily.
>tfw I never get to use my slide rule
Fantastic choice
I kinda hated the budget-62MAS when it came out, but now it's starting to grow on me.
I kinda understand why they didn't use the original hands in the Prospex reissue, baton hands with a thin line of lume isn't exactly "professional" on a diver nowadays.
/CASIOGANG/ report in.
38mm. I love the hands, a nice compromise between dressy/tool to make the watch more versatile
The Borealis ones are really comfortable for the style. I've seen lots of people say they like them better than actual ISOfrane straps. They aren't too expensive either at $25 USD.
I like the look but haven't looked into who makes good ones.
What's the waffling even for?
I think uncle seiko make a modern made waffle strap true to the OG.
Generally if I know the date, I know the day. Just seems redundant.
Nothing as far as I can tell. I would guess the idea was it could stretch a bit better than a would strap so would compress and not become loose as you dove down.
Blog time:
So my week was very successful horology wise, so far.
On monday I have received to glashütte catalogue, and it's kinda special because I do actually, technically own a glashütte wristwatch.
Put that catalogue next to vc, lange, c.f.b. one in my bar.
Today, my first Japanese auction loot arrived. Pic related.
>zenmarket
>they promised 2 weeks of shipping, it was 1 week
>packaging box was folded one mirrion times
>got free newspaper pages within that might help me learn new kanjis
The watches:
>orient
>¥4,600
I have now officially became the orient top-boy in /wt/, as this is the second r-a-r-e jdm orient in my collection. It runs nice so far, however I have yet to take measurements of it's accuracy. The day-change function is stuck tho. It may cost a pretty penny. But I won't mind because the watch is lovely.
>g-shock
>¥3,900
It's a jdm version that would gain a nice sum if I did some ebay resell magic, but I'd prefer to keep it eventho the condition is 6.5/10.
>theres a hair under my crystal
Whelp sent it back to jomashop this morning after sending them pic related and getting an RMA form. Let's hope they actually honor their warranty on it and either replace the watch or remove the hair.
Obligatory seiko shitpost
For my 30th, which should I get. It’ll be me one and only.
subby
Sub if you like the look and history, datejust if you want to be a little different
>tfw kinda want one but fear a misaligned bezel
I just happened to get mine in the mail a few minutes ago. This one is from Uncle Seiko. I'm also kind of mad they gave me a 10% off code after I already bought the damn strap from them so if you decide to buy one use the code WISDEAL.
It looks great, I think it fits the watch really well. It feels like alright quality, definitely way better than the cheap Seiko rubber straps but also nowhere near as nice as the B-22 strap that came stock with this watch and which is by far the best silicone/rubber strap I've handled. Also the holes are pretty far apart, so one is looser than I would like and the next one is tight enough to cut off circulation. I'm probably going to punch a hole in it, I guess.
Or before I do that, is there another brand that makes better waffle straps? I could return this and upgrade now that I know I apparently like the feeling of silicone way more than rubber.
That looks more like a part of the crystal gasket that was shaved off when the crystal was pressed in.
It's a hair, this morning the minute hand picked it up and it looks like either a beard hair or a pube. Its not quite as white IRL.
Posting my ana-digi grail and my favourite ana-digi ever produced.
My 009J is very well aligned outside of the lume placement at 6:00
My 007 however is a complete mess.
Pic here is just one of many misaligned things on my 007.
Honestly I've seen so many people with fucking subs these past few weeks, from car salesmen to barkeeps, I'm gonna say DJ because it's at least not a fucking sub.
Although I suspect some car dealerships provide their people with those watches to wear while working.
Reminder that my $300 rep has perfectly aligned everything.
Thank you double dubs wins. I see everyone with a sub these days.
reminder to get the fuck out of this thread you cuck lunatic.
Too bad it will melt if it gets wet. But hey getting a dive watch wet is a bad idea in general amirite?
>see watch peeping out under sleeve
>instantly recognize the case flanks and scalloped bezel grip indentations of a sub (or GMT, whatever)
siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh
They're so bland in person too.
No.
Reminder.
Some quick googling suggests that the UncleSeiko is the best wafflestrap you can get right now.
Even owning commieshit is better than owning a rep.
Think about that for a second.
>Reminder that my $300 rep has perfectly aligned everything.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA, no.
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You say it like there is something inherently wrong with owning commie watches.
You know they are no worse than the run of the mill swiss of their times and in case of poljot for example much better.