WATCH THREAD
WATCH THREAD
WATCH THREAD

The place to actually discuss watches, free of avatarfagging drama, including bittercelposting, pics of food or drinks, or long-ass stories about your lives.
If kofe time posts, just ignore him. He’s traumatized from a lifetime of being bullied.
Keep that shit in /wt/.

>Your budget
>Preferred brand or manufacture
>Watch type, e.g. dress, diver, pilot, etc
>Movement, e.g. automatic, hand-wound, quartz, etc
>Desired features, e.g. water resistance, day/date, chronograph, etc
>Preferred strap option, e.g. leather, nylon, bracelet, etc
>Wrist size or desired watch size

Previous thread: >>18488546

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>>18494310
Too zoomed out. Can’t tell.
The shape of the lugs makes me think it’s something in the Breitling Avenger line.

Favorite integrated bracelet sports watch, ignoring price?

>>18494445
streamliner

>>18494445
Overseas Second Gen

>>18494445
Big Bang.
Unironically.

Made a horrible decision and made and appointment to AP house, I tried on royal oaks for the first time after just admiring when online, I don’t think I’ll ever lose the feeling of needing one now. Being poor sucks, bros.

>>18494445
None. They all kind of suck. Especially now that every brands are competing against each other to release the most convoluted and intricate design.

I only wear small watches but for some reasons Panerai is growing on me. Especially these over the top bronze shitters. What's happening to me bros?

>>18494565
Try meeting some paneristi.
That will instantly make you never ever want to associate with anything related to Panerai.

>>18494574
I try to avoid watchfags as much as possible. Terrible people.

would it be ok to wear a big watch if my wrists are thin but I am tall and would wear it when I wear oversized clothes?

>>18494072 (OP)
Budget 50 euros at a stretch 70.
I just want something golden and shiny to go with my Cuban inspired sleaze core look and can tell basic time. I got hairy arms so a regular Casio is just pure pain. I already know about the gold mesh bracelet Casio and will probably go for it. But do you have any other recs?

>>18494591
Depends what "big watch" and "thin wrists" mean. You can get away with a large diameter as long as the lug to lug dimensions is contained. Like the Speedmaster for example (42mm in diameter and 47mm from lug to lug).

>>18494574
>Try meeting some paneristi.
Those guys don’t really exist anymore. Before 2010 and the PAM360 scandal, they were like a cult.
Nowadays, it’s just a watch brand. If they can get past their QC and lineup issues, they can get close to being the neat oddball watch that they used to be.

>>18494619
I work at an AD that sells Panerai among others.
Let me tell you they very much still exist and they've grown even fatter.
The most annoying part is how they expect you to know every reference just as they do but don't know that the commercial PAMxxx references aren't used by watchmakers so they mean nothing to me.

>>18494623
>Let me tell you they very much still exist and they've grown even fatter.
We’re talking about two different groups.

You’re talking about American greaseballs who like the brand because it’s big and Italian (which they pronounce “Tayyan”)
I’m talking about the guys who went to the GtGs and PDays. Rich jerkoffs who would fly to Singapore to have a meal and a couple drinks with their friends and take watch group pics.
People for whom the names Eng Tay, Mike2Zero, Quapaw, Hammer, etc. mean something.

>>18494625
Most of those guys are dead.

Speaking of Panerai, what do you think of Ralph Lauren's personal watch collection?

>>18494625
>You’re talking about American greaseballs who like the brand because it’s big and Italian
I'm not, I'm in Euroland.
I've had some of the guys who buy the limited "experience" editions where you can go sit on a yacht while an instructor does the navigation so you can then brag about how you've been on a sailboat, that kind of stuff.

>>18494632
gay

>>18494634
>I've had some of the guys who buy the limited "experience" editions
Yeah, those are newfans. Paneristi, as they were, no longer really exist. That community is dead. The only thing that remains is the term Paneristi.

>>18494632
That’s just a tiny fraction of his collection, but I like those Tank Cintrees.

>>18494632
The white gold (platinum?) Tank Normale in the middle is great.

>>18494600
have u tried it tight? like if it don't move it's not a problem.

>>18494072 (OP)
The AP in the OP looks like some romanian gypsy shit.

>>18494445
PF Tonda in beige.

>>18494445
>>18494653
And my second choice would be the new Rolex, unironically.

For me, its Zanuti.

https://zanuti.com/collections

I have few watches but not sure in what context I should wear my casio duro (steel bracelet)

>>18494445
>Favorite integrated bracelet sports watch, ignoring price?
Vacheron Phidias Chronometre Royal.

I love the 90s style.

>>18494657
Forgot pic

>>18494653
>>18494654
I like this one, but let's be honest: it doesn't look like an integrated bracelet style watch, and PF could have made the same watch with a non-proprietary bracelet.
Weird design choice.

>>18494663
>Weird design choice.
Probably more of a cost choice, if anything.
But you’re right about it not being integrated.
If you can fit a normal strap on it, it’s not integrated.
Something like >>18494658 has no way to fit a strap at all. Something like the Royal Oak can take a strap but with a very strange shape. That’s what I tend to think of.

>>18494666
You can use a normal strap on it, only Parmigiani's proprietary straps.
I'm ok with it, they give you option but they keep the controle on how their watches should look.
It's like Ferrari who sued a guy who had tuned his car. That's disrespectful to the brand.

>>18494672
>You CAN'T use a normal strap on it,

>>18494672
The weird thing is that endlink piece that's actually part of the case. Just integrate it to the bracelet, make the lug spacing a standard 20mm and keep the same design.

>>18494684
I absolutely hate straps like that. Instead of a 20mm piece of leather holding the watch in place, now it’s a tiny 10mm piece.

>>18494692
This raises the question: why even get an integrated bracelet watch and then put it on a strap?
Like that stupid Nautilus on a denim strap. WTF was that?

>>18494699
Well because the unspoken reality of most integrated bracelet watches is that their bracelets are designed to look cool, not to be comfortable when worn.
The APRO is probably the only one that people actually accept as being uncomfortable.

>>18494565
I also value small comfortable watches, but something about Panerai makes them fun to wear. They are big and heavy in a way that feels fun. But even so I'd stick to the 40mm and 38mm options. Even those will wear really large because of the shape of the case.

>>18494445
the original vacheron 222

>be boomer
>buy Reverso Chronograph
>notice the time on both faces isn't the same
>no way to set the time on each face individually
>JLC tells him to fuck off
https://www.watchprosite.com/jaeger-lecoultre/brand-new-reverso-chrono-problem/2.1669726.17185126/

That's insane lmao

>>18494674
>you AIN'T use NO NORMAL ASS STRAP

should i get the casio gold coloured watch or pay 3 times as much for the gshock metal gold coloured watch

old glashütte original refs

>>18494821
Nobody should buy metal gshocks for any reason.

Hey anyone know my IP address?

>40mm Casio G-Shock All Metal Conversion Kit DHgate 2020

>>18494808
I guess that's another reason to stick with the one face time only reversos.

just fucking sitters itt

>>18494859
They're also better proportioned and considerably thinner. The duoface Reversos have always been shit-tier.

>>18494890
recelso is and always has been a shitter

Is there a more gimicky watch brand than KUOE right now?

>muh microbrand shitter BUT IN Japan
>muh design that looks like Baltany hommage field watches

>>18494893
Go back to your containment thread you fucking faggot. No one here likes your Seiko Weekdater.

>>18494895
Also, pic is what they look from the side, they must be like 15mm thick of something, that's the most amateurish shit i've ever seen.
They don't wear like vintage Patek or whatever, at all.

>>18494897
nobody gives a shit about your opinions avaturdfaggot. kill yourself.

>>18494808
At some point I'll need to figure out how much of it is anecdote and how much is an accurate depiction of the JLC customer experience but I've read several nightmare stories with JLC not honoring warranty, such a bad look for a supposedly luxury brand, who wants to spend five figures on a steel watch only to get told to eat dirt when they want a bit of after sale service.

>>18494895
every week there's the
>I went to japan and bought a kuoe at their boutique
obligatory post it's this year's most iconic NPC activity
if they had more dial options I believe I would have fell for it too, thank god I came to my senses

>>18494895
>>18494901
They look good in pictures and the smaller diameter is a good thing for poorfags with taste. Sadly most poorfags would rather get a horrendous 45mm Seiko chronograph-diver-GMT.

>>18494906
It's a Richemont thing. Many horror stories online about Panerai/IWC/Cartier/JLC customer services. I know a guy who had to go through this with his IWC.

BTW the guy from the forum posted this video of the exact same JLC he has :
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y3vhRJAGM5o
Look at the minute hands. There's like a 3 minutes difference. That's fucking crazy.

>>18494915
I'd rather get any Hamilton watch, better contruction and they are the actual OG.
People like to shit on big brands, but it's the superior choice here.

Hamilton is onions faggotry hollywood larp, not even based in the states anymore.

avaturdfaggot

new jdm shitter just dropped

38mm
sapphire
ecodrive/multiband/perp calendar
200usd

>>18494988
nobody fucking asked. nobody cares.

We were having a nice thread talking about watches, and then BitterJeet showed up.

>>18495012
horny little swissy slut

>>18494445
AP, Lange, GP.

>>18494445
61GS VFA

>>18494832
If you’re ever in the area, take a tour of the GO facilities. You have to call in advance but it’s free and they show you everything. It’s a really interesting tour. It’s less about the history of the brand and more about the current state of industrialization at the company.

>Buys JDM only, no 60% swiss pedo cabal
Feels good to be the winner.

Sup fags
What's new

>>18495054
>>18493701
Here you go, fren.

>>18495057
Oh nice
Three watch threads

>>18495060
>Three watch threads
They all serve a distinct purpose.
/wt/ is for blogging and avatar posting
/nawt/ (here) is for talking about watches.
/pswt/ is for talking about sub-500 dollar watches. (There’s not much overlap between people who want to talk about Cartier vs Piaget and people who want to talk about AliExpress watches so the threads might as well split. They both get enough activity.)

Aside from jeets who can’t control themselves, and spam all three threads, it works well.

>>18495060
it's pretty much the only living community on this board.

How do I get a hatsune miku watch?

Who here wears one of these? If so, how is it? Thinking about getting my first watch and I really like the way this looks, very simplistic.

>>18495181
>hatsune miku watch?
Why?

>>18495214
I've been thinking about getting one of these, too, they're thin and not too big and they have cool features. I just wish they still made a retro metal bracelet version.

>>18494988
is that a normal watch from citizen?? omfg im losing my mind!!!

>lowercase troon post

>>18495215
Why not?

>>18494895
what a shame, I honestly wanted them to be good

>>18495066
Nobody will be mad at you for posting your watch in this thread.
We just don't want the Shitizen spamming faggot, the roach, the Weekdater poorfag and the lowercase spamming pajeet.

>>18495313
shut the fuck up false flag. avaturdfaggots belong in the avaturdfag thread. this one is for actual watch discussion, which btw your post is not, so kys niggerfaggot.

>>18495323
You're a filthy poorfag with horrendous taste, Ranjeet.
Here's the right thread for you: >>18468730
Go away and never come back.

>>18495030
Hey thanks for the tip, definitely doable with a bit of planning, I'll keep it in mind, hope the tour is not in G*rman though

>>18495335
Okay bittercel, you can calm down now.
Don't forget your meds and remember to give gran a call later.

day 9 of waiting for a no-date version of the 38mm Fifty Fathoms

>When a young person wants to start a watch collection, I tell them to buy a Rolex. I give Rolex a 10 out of 10 for build quality, value for money, and the reliability of its after-sales service. But I also suggest that this beginner collector get a Nomos, a German brand that makes its own movements, has a clean, appealing design, and impeccable finishing.

>I don’t know if this would surprise people, but personally, it would have to be a Rolex. They are exceptional watches and what impresses me about Rolex is that they’re not very adventurous, which is good, because they know they have a great movement. The movements that they use are tried and tested. They’ve been around forever — why change the wheel? They have a watch that you can use for dress, sports, and it’s a great all-rounder. Put one on your wrist and you’ll probably die with that watch on your wrist.

>If I could only buy one, I would go for a Rolex Daytona. If you really want to start a collection, it’s probably going to have to be with something simple, so the best way is to go to an auction and try to find original 50-year-old pieces that are still in good condition. That’s a very easy way to start.

>>18494895
Only >38mm bronze automatic watch for under $1000

>>18495374
Oh wait <38mm. There are dozens of >38mm bronze watches at that price point but no small ones

>>18495374
>>18495375
WTF are you talking about? kek

The world didn't wait for this shitter brand to make sub 38mm bronze watches.

>>18495380
and in white

Bronze is a terrible metal for watches

>>18495374

avaturdfaggots

>>18495392
Throw yourself under a train right fucking now, Ranjeet, you useless cunt.

7 day auto or chronograph

>>18495397
the one on the right is hot.

>>18495398
The chrono is much better looking.

>>18495397
They're both awful

>>18495397
Definitely the chronograph. It’s a large watch and wears even larger, but that’s traditional for the model. The original from 1939 was 41mm. (!!) They were never really meant to be mass appealing.

>>18495457
>It’s a large watch and wears even larger
It wears comically large, even on a large wrist. The watch has basically no bezel so you get like 39mm of dial opening. And it will look even bigger with a light color dial.
Ridiculous design IMO. It doesn't feel compact, robust nor pleasant to wear.

>>18495476
that's a shitter

>>18495476
It is what it is. Like the other anon said, it was never meant to be a mass market thing. They only ever made it to order, but they never took it out of the catalogue either. That’s also why the old ref.325 models all have wildly different dials. They made around a thousand of them total across 40 years of production. The Portugieser we have today is from 1993 but is dimensionally very similar to the original watch from 90 years ago.

>>18495476
It's a shame, too, because the 40mm portuguisers feel really nice to wear, especially the gold ones, and they look really good. They're just way too big.

>>18495380
Kuoe lug to lug: 42mm
Hamilton lug to lug: 47mm
One of these is actually proportional and well designed

>>18495586
>proportional
So, to you, this word just means “suitable for manlets?”

>>18495593
Yes the discussion is about affordable small bronze watches instead of big ones.
If you want a 36mm bronze watch your options are Kuoe, Stowa, or AliExpress

Tried the Land Dweller in 36mm.
It’s kino. Very thin, feels amazing on the wrist. It mogs into oblivion everything else in that category. Rolex nailed it again.

>>18495602
Fluted bezel will never not be ugly.

>>18495601
How does “tiny” mean “proportional”?
Is a 28mm watch more proportional than a 34mm watch?

>>18495602
Speaking of Aliexpress watches...

>>18495605
Proportional as in not hideously designed

>>18495607
>hideous
Well now you’re conflating your opinion as objective fact. A symptom of autism, that.

>>18495604
>>18495606
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>>18495602
I tried it on and couldn’t feel the difference between that and a normal 36mm DJ on a Jubilee. If anything, that’s a credit to Rolex’s designers, because integrated bracelets are usually pretty stiff and uncomfortable.

>>18494072 (OP)
What do you guys think about Rolex's Everose? I'm looking to buy a Day Date and just came across a nice pre-owned Everose model with an olive green dial at a really fair price given the current used market. But I do have some concerns, mainly that I might get tired of it eventually, and also that it could be just a passing trend that fades in a few years.

>>18495612
I agree they’re pretty similar. The LD is thinner, daintier and doesnt have a chunky clasp like the DJ and other Rolexes.

>>18495618
If you have dark skin or wear a lot of warm and earth toned colors then it’s the perfect watch.
Otherwise, get it in white gold or platinum.

>>18495618
The rose gold part is fine. In most light conditions you can’t actually tell it from yellow gold unless you have them side by side. Pictures always make it look redder than it actually is.

As for the green dial…that, you might get sick of it after a while.
The other possibility is that you love it, it becomes your only watch and a green dial gold Rolex becomes like your visual signature.

>>18495586
Hamilton khaki fields are actually better proportioned. 42mm lug to lug is too small for a 38mm dial.
Hamiltons are also only 9mm thick against KUOE 12mm, they wear ten times better and are better made.

>>18495633
I agree about the green dial. It works with rose gold but in general it's a really ugly shade of green you wouldn't want in any other context. What do you even wear this with? How committed are you to wearing outfits with warm amber rosey olive brown type colors?

>>18495382
I think bronze fits fliegers, makes them more interesting

>>18495671
No, not really. It’s just a me-too material. Steel is superior in all regards.
What, exactly, about a pilot’s watch says “I should be made out of a metal appropriate for a ship’s propeller?”

>>18495686
It looks good

>>18495690
It looks dull and dirty. And not ‘well-worn’ dirty, just ‘low-quality materials’ dirty.

>>18495692
Bronze has soft sheen in person

>>18495671
Looks shitty and cheap. I know, I know, it only cost you 80 dollars, but why would anyone want to wear a shitty, cheap-looking watch?

Cheap alternatives that have the same vibe?

>>18495697
How cheap? The poorfag thread would probably have better advice?

>>18495696
Mom said she likes it

shitters

>>18495697
Tudor BB36 on the old bracelet.
Some Seiko shit maybe.

Why do you niggers keep making watch threads?
The only watch brands worth buying are Rolex, Cartier and maybe Omega. All the rest are just shitters or for faggots.

>>18495382
Tungsten Carbide is the best material for watches

>>18495686
>It’s just a me-too material
God what a twitter-brained thing to type out and post

>>18495787
Um, sweaty, it’s X now. Sorry, but Trump won.

>>18495786
Until it takes a knock and shatters.

>>18495697

>>18495781
AP >>> Omega

How long does it take watches on jomashop to restock?

>>18495817
Hard to say because of the nature of their business. They sell watches that ADs can’t sell, but if the ADs can’t sell those watches, they don’t place orders for more of them. Joma, then, has to source them from a different AD.