LyleLanley
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About $5,700 when converted to USD.
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NeoGAF Timepiece Thread Of Fine Wristwatches
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About $5,700 when converted to USD.
Splash Wave
Member
The strangest thing has happened to my old Seiko 6138. It ran *perfectly* up until me not wearing it for a month or two, and now it runs ludicrously fast--like, it's been gaining a minute almost every hour. I only just started noticing it, so maybe the watch was fine once I started wearing it again and this extra speed is a recent development? Does this sound bad?
Bought a cheap automatic
Orient Bambino V4.
I like the color and how it reacts to certain light. Its so shiny. The leather is a bit stiff though.
Thats a nice watch, cheap or not, Orient are good timepieces.
I brought myself a birthday present, my first proper swiss auto, a Glycine F104, I've always been a big fan of early jet fighters, and loved the F104, so it was a no brainer!
Thats a nice watch, cheap or not, Orient are good timepieces.
I brought myself a birthday present, my first proper swiss auto, a Glycine F104, I've always been a big fan of early jet fighters, and loved the F104, so it was a no brainer!
Yeah, i can't get enough of the blue face.
Nice watch too!
I've always like the Bambino. That new one has a pretty sweet dial finish.
Speaking of Orient, I'm selling a Scout here if anyone is interested.
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235030825&postcount=3
I bought it for my roommate to get her into automatic watches as she kinda liked it in the pictures but only wore it once or twice. I've gotten her something different instead.
Speaking of Orient, I'm selling a Scout here if anyone is interested.
http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=235030825&postcount=3
I bought it for my roommate to get her into automatic watches as she kinda liked it in the pictures but only wore it once or twice. I've gotten her something different instead.
Splash Wave
Member
I'm wondering--what are all the basic tools I need to make little watch adjustments at home? I know I need a holder and a wrench, but what else?
Recommended brands for each component/tool would be greatly appreciated!
Recommended brands for each component/tool would be greatly appreciated!
thefragrance
Member
I'm probably never going to have the money to be serious about watches, but I've been pretty happy with the theTag watch that my dad used in the 90's:
Here it is with a knockoff rubber strap (I'm down for strap recommendations) :
http://imgur.com/a/KNYtS
I've always liked the ceramic Chanel watches that were in every magazine ad last decade. They look sexy but don't know if they're something worthwhile for people that are into watches. Anyone know anything about those?
Here it is with a knockoff rubber strap (I'm down for strap recommendations) :
http://imgur.com/a/KNYtS
I've always liked the ceramic Chanel watches that were in every magazine ad last decade. They look sexy but don't know if they're something worthwhile for people that are into watches. Anyone know anything about those?
Flying Toaster
Member
Tag gets a lot of shit but honestly they built great watches especially in the late 80's and mid 90's. I think the grief is when they decided to jump price brackets going north and people were offended and pissy.
Awesome watch.
thefragrance
Member
Thanks! It just ran out of battery after a long time. Might be moldy inside, but it's pretty well built.
What do the timepiece connoisseurs itt think about this one
I can dream but would this be worth squandering 10-25k? I've wanted this fucker for no reason since I saw it in print like ten years ago.
Thanks! It just ran out of battery after a long time. Might be moldy inside, but it's pretty well built.
What do the timepiece connoisseurs itt think about this one
I can dream but would this be worth squandering 10-25k? I've wanted this fucker for no reason since I saw it in print like ten years ago.
Damn why is that so expensive to begin with?
Chanel looks like a fashion brand than a high end watch maker.
Chanel seems to cooperate with Audemars Piguet for at least some of their watches (AP co-designed some movements IIRC) according to Wikipedia, so there's that. Not sure how much of their line has AP's hand in them, though.
[EDIT]
Yup, seems so.
GalacticSushiman
Member
There are an awful lot of watches I would consider before this one at this price point.
The visual design is quite derivative, and not super timeless if you ask me, the movement is cool, no question, but it's just acquired by Chanel to get some street cred, and the feel on the wrist is really cheap (I tried one).
That said, if you love black with touch of gold, and you have the 'FU money' to get one, be my guest, there are far worse watches at this price
(but please, before you do, try an APRO with a black dial on your wrist, a 15400 for instance, if you still prefer the Chanel, then listen to your heart, not to the haters
).PjotrStroganov
Member
Adam Savage has traded in his Seamaster for a more humble watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JQesX0tFA&
check 6:05.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JQesX0tFA&
check 6:05.
sixteen-bit
Member
The classicAdam Savage has traded in his Seamaster for a more humble watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JQesX0tFA&
check 6:05.
Flying Toaster
Member
thefragrance
Member
There are an awful lot of watches I would consider before this one at this price point.
The visual design is quite derivative, and not super timeless if you ask me, the movement is cool, no question, but it's just acquired by Chanel to get some street cred, and the feel on the wrist is really cheap (I tried one).
That said, if you love black with touch of gold, and you have the 'FU money' to get one, be my guest, there are far worse watches at this price
(but please, before you do, try an APRO with a black dial on your wrist, a 15400 for instance, if you still prefer the Chanel, then listen to your heart, not to the haters
Well damn I better prtscr this post for future reference
GalacticSushiman
Member
Adam Savage has traded in his Seamaster for a more humble watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6JQesX0tFA&
check 6:05.
I respect the SKX more than pretty much all the modern Seamaster... I don't just think it's more humble (humbler??) I think it's just a more honest watch, which is rare.
Also, its short lug makes it the most wearable 41mm diver ever for my tiny wrists
Well damn I better prtscr this post for future reference
Please do! And keep us posted
electristan
Member
Mave been lurking this thread for a long long time, and can finally share
Grand Seiko SBGJ003G with a 9S86 High-Beat complication with GMT
a lot of time and research went into this and i love it. The GMT function was well worth it as well for travel.
Looked at the springdrive as well, but it was just to smooth like just listening to the watch tick, very soothing.
Grand Seiko SBGJ003G with a 9S86 High-Beat complication with GMT
a lot of time and research went into this and i love it. The GMT function was well worth it as well for travel.
Looked at the springdrive as well, but it was just to smooth
like just listening to the watch tick, very soothing.electristan
Member
Thanks, took some time to work up to it, and a lot of reading so that i knew what i was getting and could appreciate it
sixteen-bit
Member
Mave been lurking this thread for a long long time, and can finally share
Grand Seiko SBGJ003G with a 9S86 High-Beat complication with GMT
a lot of time and research went into this and i love it. The GMT function was well worth it as well for travel.
Looked at the springdrive as well, but it was just to smooth
Congrats! That's a lovely watch.
Finally found one of these for my roommate.
She no longer wears her fashion watch and is in love.
Seiko SARG013
That's awesome. I love the hi-beat too though I'm likely going for a vintage King Seiko to get it. Then a Spring Drive tuna later.
She no longer wears her fashion watch and is in love.
Seiko SARG013
Mave been lurking this thread for a long long time, and can finally share
Grand Seiko SBGJ003G with a 9S86 High-Beat complication with GMT
a lot of time and research went into this and i love it. The GMT function was well worth it as well for travel.
Looked at the springdrive as well, but it was just to smooth
That's awesome. I love the hi-beat too though I'm likely going for a vintage King Seiko to get it. Then a Spring Drive tuna later.
sixteen-bit
Member
Finally found one of these for my roommate.
She no longer wears her fashion watch and is in love.
Seiko SARG013
That's awesome. I love the hi-beat too though I'm likely going for a vintage King Seiko to get it. Then a Spring Drive tuna later.
Cool. I like the clock too lol.
GalacticSushiman
Member
Mave been lurking this thread for a long long time, and can finally share
Grand Seiko SBGJ003G with a 9S86 High-Beat complication with GMT
a lot of time and research went into this and i love it. The GMT function was well worth it as well for travel.
Looked at the springdrive as well, but it was just to smooth
Wounderful piece, congrats!
BoosterDuck
Banned
my preorder of the Watchgecko Racing Chronograph came in
BoosterDuck
Banned
The watch feels great, this is my first three figure watch buy. I love the lettering and markings that are real small yet it's spaced out enough to make it really readable. I love the case, Watchgecko did a good job at making this a budget Heuer Camaro and it feels really light for its size. And the chronograph buttons looks like they were taken from a stopwatch, which is hilarious.
The name doesn't really bother me, all Watchgecko did was take the Seiko quartz internals and build a case around it.
that 24 hour subdial is godlike too, I don't have to wait between specific times to reset the date like with other watches (yes I'm lazy)
No, it's not normal, quartz watches should be very reliable, even the crappest movement should be +/- 5s a week.
The seller on amazon had the nerve to tell that gaining 2-3 seconds a day is normal ugh, I'll return it and buy it from another one.
2-3 seconds a day wouldn't be too far off for a mechanical / auto, but a quartz should be significantly more accurate.
well It is a quartz, so I'm returning it pronto.
sixteen-bit
Member
Just got two new pieces in the last 6 weeks:
Nomos Tangente 38 (sorry for the bad iPhone wrist shot)
Tudor Black Bay (In-House Movement) - this one arrives Thursday
That looks super nice.
LeroyPantwether
Member
Love that black bay . So nice .Just got two new pieces in the last 6 weeks:
Nomos Tangente 38 (sorry for the bad iPhone wrist shot)
Tudor Black Bay (In-House Movement) - this one arrives Thursday
LeroyPantwether
Member
Anyone else vastly prefer no date on the watch face . Am I a crazy person?
Hey man, you sure that it's 40mm for the watch band and not the dimension for the whole watch? That's like the width of a men's belt for pants.
Regardless, here are some sites I like to go to for watch bands. Everything I list, I actually purchased from.
Freda Watch Shop
Crown & Buckle
Taikonaut Watch Bands
Suigeneric (Specialty NATO Style)
Hope that helps and if you want additional recommendations and such just PM me since I come here only on occasions.
Define 'good'.
LeroyPantwether
Member
They are a subsidiary or Citizen and their precisionist models are interesting. That said, hard to say whether theyre "good". If you like it then it is good.Are Bulova watches good?
I have an opportunity to get a Bulova two tone bracelet watch (the one on the left).
