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12-10-2019, 02:50 AM
#5671
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Rolex is still a tool watch that can handle almost anything, but too many bitches baby them like gems. These same people will do it with Tudor as well.
this is what rolex was but has since passed on to Tudor. "The man's man's tool watch"
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12-10-2019, 05:35 AM
#5672
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Yeah I see the explorer/explorer2 fitting that bill. I have no doubt submariners/GMTs can take a beating and can last forever, I just can't imagine folk treating a 10k submariner as a proper tool watch. At least I wouldn't. I think i was only giving the nod to Tudor because at roughly ~$3,000 they're pretty much Joe Shmoe's "buy it for life" tool watch. At $3,000 your mind can't say "my beater watch is a car purchase".
Rolex is still a tool watch that can handle almost anything, but too many bitches baby them like gems. These same people will do it with Tudor as well.
Also, i'm currently in the UK and i see Submariner fuking EVERYwhere. All black cyclops dials. I saw one really old gent with a two-toned blue dial in a London train station. I was happy to see it for variety's sake.
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12-10-2019, 07:56 AM
#5673
Gents, i use my Hamilton khaki field auto w/black nato almost exclusively for the gym. Just thinking, is there another similar watch out there that's a chronograph and isn't 50mm? (yes I'm exaggerating but don't like huge watches). Looking something in the under $500 range.
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12-10-2019, 08:56 AM
#5674
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
the Tissot Couturier is the only one that comes to mind.
Gents, i use my Hamilton khaki field auto w/black nato almost exclusively for the gym. Just thinking, is there another similar watch out there that's a chronograph and isn't 50mm? (yes I'm exaggerating but don't like huge watches). Looking something in the under $500 range.
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12-10-2019, 09:28 AM
#5675
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Nice. Not a bad choice right there.
the Tissot Couturier is the only one that comes to mind.
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12-10-2019, 10:10 AM
#5676
My poverty ass watches. I hope to someday get some nicer watches once I get more financially stable. I just don't where to begin
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12-10-2019, 12:32 PM
#5677
Originally Posted By ItsJamesthefin⏩
Rolex
My poverty ass watches. I hope to someday get some nicer watches once I get more financially stable. I just don't where to begin
12-10-2019, 04:59 PM
#5678
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Yeah, but a Rolex is a Rolex. Normies don’t know chit about Tudor. There is an aura around Rolex wether you believe it is deserved or not…
this is what rolex was but has since passed on to Tudor. "The man's man's tool watch"
and cringe.
and cringe.
Yeah, they are Really obnoxious yellow gold Presidents. I don’t remember them actually wearing them, but the fact is that they and other normies think those are the best watches.
The story about the dentist illustrates this. Some dude is a watch nerd sitting in his chair and mirin watch. He asks the dude which model it is and dentist brah is like I don’t fukin know, I wanted a Rollie and liked the way this one looked the best. Watchcell is in disbelief that dentist brah didn’t choose his watch based off of watchcell community consensus of desirability. He wanted a nice watch, and spent his money on something with a pedigree.
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12-13-2019, 09:49 AM
#5679
Busted the ceramic ring on my artix gt chronograph. looks like chit, kind of want a tudor black bay to have as a lifetime dailydrivebeater but it's half the price of the cartier blue santos so going to have to exercise some restraint and hold out.
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12-14-2019, 07:10 AM
#5680
Originally Posted By Rajc⏩ 
i swear i love this one
Probably the worst wrist shot of all time. The jubilee bracelet and Mercedes hands says rolex, otherwise I have no freaking clue what I’m looking at because you decided to put emphasis oh your wool onesie, I mean body hair.
i swear i love this one
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12-14-2019, 07:25 AM
#5681
Originally Posted By ChewYourFood⏩
Lol'd hard at this because I read WILL's post and felt the same thing. Watch nerd chastises rich dude for not knowing which option he had and which was technically the better one after the watch nerd debates have ended. Meanwhile rich brah simply got zero time for all that chit lmaooo. Rich brah just collected his weekly salary, was feeling bored, realised he had some spare change and decided to buy a sick looking watch. Lmao. Not a single forum was read that day.
The story about the dentist illustrates this. Some dude is a watch nerd sitting in his chair and mirin watch. He asks the dude which model it is and dentist brah is like I don’t fukin know, I wanted a Rollie and liked the way this one looked the best. Watchcell is in disbelief that dentist brah didn’t choose his watch based off of watchcell community consensus of desirability. He wanted a nice watch, and spent his money on something with a pedigree.
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12-14-2019, 07:28 AM
#5682
Originally Posted By Coal Man⏩
The funny part is….as hard as that watch is to get…but then again…I wonder if dentistbrah was just being humble and trying to not be a *******?
Lol'd hard at this because I read WILL's post and felt the same thing. Watch nerd chastises rich dude for not knowing which option he had and which was technically the better one after the watch nerd debates have ended. Meanwhile rich brah simply got zero time for all that chit lmaooo. Rich brah just collected his weekly salary, was feeling bored, realised he had some spare change and decided to buy a sick looking watch. Lmao. Not a single forum was read that day.
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12-14-2019, 07:39 AM
#5683
Originally Posted By twovalvekid⏩
Bro… The circles these guys hang out in, they get sickening connections with people from all walks of life. Maybe a rollie ceo or manager goes by him to do his teeth and gave him the hookup. All of these things are possible when you're rich.
The funny part is….as hard as that watch is to get…but then again…I wonder if dentistbrah was just being humble and trying to not be a *******?
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12-14-2019, 10:11 AM
#5684
Ah, agreeing with the lad who praised his parents for having "a couple good knockoff rollies". Forgot who i was chatting with.
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12-14-2019, 10:30 AM
#5685
Do I want solar quartz or old school automatic?
Trying to decide a watch to get
I got this wimmens casio watch right now(free watch), trying to replace it with a man watch
I like this right now, might go with it
but it's solar quartz
not mechanical automatic
should search for an automatic i like ?
Trying to decide a watch to get
I got this wimmens casio watch right now(free watch), trying to replace it with a man watch
I like this right now, might go with it
but it's solar quartz
not mechanical automatic
should search for an automatic i like ?
12-14-2019, 10:34 AM
#5686
Originally Posted By Kormo⏩
Depends what you want from your watch. If accuracy is of the most importance, get the Solar Powered Quartz. Citizen makes a bunch of cool ones.
Do I want solar quartz or old school automatic?
If you don't want to worry about a battery and want something with a bit more "character" you should take a look at some automatics. It depends on what you feel is a "man's watch".
but it's solar quartz
not mechanical automatic
should search for an automatic i like ?
not mechanical automatic
should search for an automatic i like ?
you "should" buy whatever the fuk you like in your budget mane
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12-14-2019, 10:59 AM
#5687
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Dunno man, mechanical's look more "fun" to own and i respect the engineering that went into a time piece , but my rational mind is telling me go solar quartz(consistent accuracy+powered by the sun+less moving parts so it doesn't need servicing)
Depends what you want from your watch. If accuracy is of the most importance, get the Solar Powered Quartz. Citizen makes a bunch of cool ones.
If you don't want to worry about a battery and want something with a bit more "character" you should take a look at some automatics. It depends on what you feel is a "man's watch".
If you don't want to worry about a battery and want something with a bit more "character" you should take a look at some automatics. It depends on what you feel is a "man's watch".
This is a semi difficult decision
I won't be making any moves on this right away, as this is a semi major purchase
12-14-2019, 12:40 PM
#5688
Watched 6 Underground and really liked the Chopard in it
https://www.watchmaxx.com/chopard-watch-168566-3007
https://www.watchmaxx.com/chopard-watch-168566-3007
12-14-2019, 08:51 PM
#5689
I see watchngars hasn't been back in a while. Here hopefully these will make up for the callout.
12-15-2019, 12:23 AM
#5690
Originally Posted By ssbowtie1⏩
I see watchngars hasn't been back in a while. Here hopefully these will make up for the callout.
Nice man, mirin. I forgot about that dude. Got called out hard for frauding after a long time and completely disappeared forever.
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12-15-2019, 01:03 AM
#5691
Originally Posted By Rajc⏩ 
i swear i love this one
Do you shave your hand? Also, no homo but what is that tiny bump in your shorts at the very bottom of the pic?
i swear i love this one
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12-15-2019, 03:59 AM
#5692
30 days and counting…
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What started off as a harmless crack, has turned into literally HALF the fuking bezel falling out of my Oris Artix GT Chronograph. A slight bummer but I got it for a steal, and it was a good entry watch "to learn" on. It was my first Swiss Watch and helped me learn a few things. Primarily that first watch probably shouldn't be a chronograph (lack of versatility) and there's no shame in an ETA vs inhouse because the movement isn't something you really perceive.
So yeah, I'm gonna walk into an AD next month and pick me up something to replace my busted Oris. Not gonna lie @twovalvekid , I was wanting a gmt for the practicality purposes since I travel so much, but I strongly dislike blue/red, black/red bezels. That's when I realized the explorer 2 has a lovely gmt function on a solid steel color bezel. Chit is tempting…
I've had my Oris Artix GT Chronograph for 2 years (ETA 7750 movement), and I have yet to have it serviced. My opinion though is to go into a store and start putting stuff on your wrist and buy whatever puts the stupid smile on your face. If it's quartz, it's quartz, if it's mechanical then that's cool too.
Spoiler!
What started off as a harmless crack, has turned into literally HALF the fuking bezel falling out of my Oris Artix GT Chronograph. A slight bummer but I got it for a steal, and it was a good entry watch "to learn" on. It was my first Swiss Watch and helped me learn a few things. Primarily that first watch probably shouldn't be a chronograph (lack of versatility) and there's no shame in an ETA vs inhouse because the movement isn't something you really perceive.
So yeah, I'm gonna walk into an AD next month and pick me up something to replace my busted Oris. Not gonna lie @twovalvekid , I was wanting a gmt for the practicality purposes since I travel so much, but I strongly dislike blue/red, black/red bezels. That's when I realized the explorer 2 has a lovely gmt function on a solid steel color bezel. Chit is tempting…
Originally Posted By Kormo⏩
Servicing on your first watch shouldn't be that big of a deal or even a semi frequent occurrence since your first watch will most likely have an ETA movement.
Dunno man, mechanical's look more "fun" to own and i respect the engineering that went into a time piece , but my rational mind is telling me go solar quartz(consistent accuracy+powered by the sun+less moving parts so it doesn't need servicing)
This is a semi difficult decision
I won't be making any moves on this right away, as this is a semi major purchase
This is a semi difficult decision
I won't be making any moves on this right away, as this is a semi major purchase
I've had my Oris Artix GT Chronograph for 2 years (ETA 7750 movement), and I have yet to have it serviced. My opinion though is to go into a store and start putting stuff on your wrist and buy whatever puts the stupid smile on your face. If it's quartz, it's quartz, if it's mechanical then that's cool too.
Originally Posted By Venom08⏩
Chopard is like Girard Perregeaux. Tons of bang for buck, but i don't particularly care for the one you posted. I think it's just the pic because it prompted me to go looking at it's size specs. The pic makes it seem like it's damn near 46mm but the site lists it at 43mm (which is still large-ish for a non chronograph)
Watched 6 Underground and really liked the Chopard in it
https://www.watchmaxx.com/chopard-watch-168566-3007
https://www.watchmaxx.com/chopard-watch-168566-3007
Originally Posted By bigdownunder⏩
The 'no homo' clause doesn't cover inquiring about another man's dick, *******.
Also, no homo but what is that tiny bump in your shorts at the very bottom of the pic?
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12-15-2019, 07:22 AM
#5693
Went to the AD today, case thickness on the black bays are ass. There's no reason a no date, second, minute, and hour hand "complication" should be as thick as my chronograph. On top of that, their 41mm wears more like a 39…
The 43mm bronze is fuking sick tho. If I can get them to come off one for $3300, i'll snatch it. I'm not paying 4bands for a case that's gonna "patina" and likely look like ass in the next 3 years though.
The 43mm bronze is fuking sick tho. If I can get them to come off one for $3300, i'll snatch it. I'm not paying 4bands for a case that's gonna "patina" and likely look like ass in the next 3 years though.
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12-15-2019, 08:19 AM
#5694
Originally Posted By W1LLW⏩
Servicing on your first watch shouldn't be that big of a deal or even a semi frequent occurrence since your first watch will most likely have an ETA movement.
I've had my Oris Artix GT Chronograph for 2 years (ETA 7750 movement), and I have yet to have it serviced. My opinion though is to go into a store and start putting stuff on your wrist and buy whatever puts the stupid smile on your face. If it's quartz, it's quartz, if it's mechanical then that's cool too.
Swatch Group no longer supplies ETA movements to outside brands. Unless he bought one of those brands, he would likely have a Seiko (in-house even on the cheap ones), Sellita, Miyota, or STP (newish ETA clone that Fossil Group came up).
Servicing on your first watch shouldn't be that big of a deal or even a semi frequent occurrence since your first watch will most likely have an ETA movement.
I've had my Oris Artix GT Chronograph for 2 years (ETA 7750 movement), and I have yet to have it serviced. My opinion though is to go into a store and start putting stuff on your wrist and buy whatever puts the stupid smile on your face. If it's quartz, it's quartz, if it's mechanical then that's cool too.
I feel the same way about the Tudors. Every time I try one on I'm put off by the thickness. I like that bronzo, but it's a bit big for me, but I know you like that (no homo).
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12-15-2019, 09:28 AM
#5695
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Friendly reminder that Swatch Group owns: Swatch, Tissot, Hamilton, Longines, Omega, Breguet, Glashutte, and Blancpain. So i think there's still a good chance of parts being easier to come by.
Swatch Group no longer supplies ETA movements to outside brands. Unless he bought one of those brands, he would likely have a Seiko (in-house even on the cheap ones), Sellita, Miyota, or STP (newish ETA clone that Fossil Group came up).
I feel the same way about the Tudors. Every time I try one on I'm put off by the thickness. I like that bronzo, but it's a bit big for me, but I know you like that (no homo).
I feel the same way about the Tudors. Every time I try one on I'm put off by the thickness. I like that bronzo, but it's a bit big for me, but I know you like that (no homo).
As for the tudor, after looking at pics again I realized why the 41mm seems so small. The fuking bezel probably takes up a combined 10mm of the case surface area. My chrono is 44 with a thinner bezel that maybe accounts for 7mm of the surface area. You couple the 31mm dial with the 15mm thickness and it looks like you're wearing a miniature trash can on the wrist. and just LEL at the BB58 being an even smaller 38mm.
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12-16-2019, 09:54 AM
#5696
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Lol i remember that many moons ago now. Disappeared and never returned. Any other regulars still here?
Nice man, mirin. I forgot about that dude. Got called out hard for frauding after a long time and completely disappeared forever.
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12-16-2019, 10:07 AM
#5697
Picked this 2012 random serial NOS 14060m up a month or so ago, wasn't particularly in the market for one but couldn't pass it up!
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12-16-2019, 12:10 PM
#5698
Originally Posted By Evad3⏩
Picked this 2012 random serial NOS 14060m up a month or so ago, wasn't particularly in the market for one but couldn't pass it up!
Nice, congrats, that is a tough find. I hope you're gonna wear it and not make it a safe queen.
Most of the old regulars are few and far between. Sucks too because I always hope to see this thread bumped when I check my CP. We have some newer regulars though.
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12-16-2019, 12:35 PM
#5699
Originally Posted By BigRangs⏩
Thanks brother, and I'll have to see regarding wearing it - it scratched my itch for a pre-ceramic if anything.
Nice, congrats, that is a tough find. I hope you're gonna wear it and not make it a safe queen.
Most of the old regulars are few and far between. Sucks too because I always hope to see this thread bumped when I check my CP. We have some newer regulars though.
Most of the old regulars are few and far between. Sucks too because I always hope to see this thread bumped when I check my CP. We have some newer regulars though.
Damn, i did flick back a few pages and saw a couple of the OG's and many new faces.
Which pieces are in your collection now? Watch market gone a little crazy since those old days lol
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12-16-2019, 01:10 PM
#5700
Actually love that Bronze Tudor. I got turned onto bronze cases by a Zenith bronze Pilot I ran across in Vegas. I dig them.
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