yetanotherpenguin

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[jomashop] Is this even worth it? in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

There are no custom charges between EU countries. I'm sure op will find something.

[Omega Planet Ocean] in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I'd go (and went) to chrono24 and buy from a professional dealer with a good rep.

For the record, spotting a fake from a movement shot isn't difficult.

[QUESTION] Is Chrono24 trustworthy, there is two listings and i want to know if they are a scam. in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Professional dealers with good reviews. Why would you think it's a scam?

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[Casio] Got myself another watch out don't need. (alien.top)
 

Rough times. Ended up browsing for watches after a couple of drinks, found this cute little thing and went "why the hell not". All dials I've had were black or grey, the most colourful is my seiko samurai save the ocean. I needed a little pick me up, this hardly broke the bank.

Yes, it's resin. Yes, the band will somewha reduce the amount of hair on my arm. Yes, it's tiny. I love it though. Nostalgic of the 80s, I make a living sharing that nostalgia and this is spot on for me.

Tldr: needed a pick me up - cheap casio does the trick.

[Casio] What's the cheapest watch you own? in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Casio F91 I paid $9 for.

[Discussion] In defense of Seiko. Read below and let me know of your opinion in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You're right, source is important.

I think you're confusing the Seiko brand with the Seiko Watch group.

Here is how the Seiko group is organised. The Seiko brand and the GS brand are separate entities.

For the record, here is how the swatch group is organised.

https://preview.redd.it/llb91marfwvb1.png?width=628&format=png&auto=webp&s=d85e9c372b2bb3b3852b26cb4b05ebb339d76029

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Even Shinji Hattori says GS lives a truly independent life

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So again, Seiko and GS are both part of the same group, but they are independent from each other.

[Discussion] In defense of Seiko. Read below and let me know of your opinion in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

No, it's an independent brand since 2017.

It's now related to seiko the same way omega is related to swatch.

[Discussion] In defense of Seiko. Read below and let me know of your opinion in c/watches@style.land
[–] yetanotherpenguin@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (8 children)

First: I love seiko. Great products, incredible history, fine watches across the board.

Regarding fashion watches, I just think they are, for the most part, a rip off and that's why people look down on them. They look like what they're not (a quality product). The classic argument is that you could get a much better seiko for the price.

The mechanical/quartz debate doesn't exist in my mind. There are fine examples of both at any price range and they're ultimately very different things doing the same thing... very differently. You buy a quartz for simplicity and accuracy, you buy a mechanical because you have a fondness for intricate machines, you buy a super quartz because you love technology.... they all deserve love.

Now seiko finished like JLC? Nowhere near. A luxury item stands miles away from a consumer good. Yew, grand seiko does rolex quality and finish, but they are their own entity now - I'm not sure you can just throw them under the seiko umbrella.

But again, seiko is amazing. They do ALL their parts in house. Crystals, quartz and batteries included.

I don't think a lot of watch enthusiasts look down on the brand, it's got everything a good watchmaker should have.