By my calculation, this wasn't supposed to happen til late March/early April. Somehow due to the concentrated efforts of numerous colleagues and special connections, and the final "like" by @Warren Money and @James Milson I just crossed the threshold into the hallowed halls of Level 9. I am truly humbled. This Community has been a significant ingredient in my healing journey from Stage III breast cancer, as many of you know. While I won't make this a Golden Globe speech, there are many folks I do want to call out (and I know I will unfortunately miss a few of you) who have meant so much to me. First - I'd like to send a gift card for carpal tunnel treatment to @James Milson , @Warren Money , and @Jeffrey Plotka . Looking through my activity, it definitely appears you all added like 1,000+ counts in the last few days! I mean what the heck dudes?! B. To the WIPS team and targets: You know who you are. The banter, exchanges and back/forth were so energizing, entertaining and uplifting for me (especially following treatments). Thank you so much. III. @Chad Smith, @Robert Meyers , @DeJuan McGuire , @Warren Money , @Brett Sutton - thank you so much for the guidance, nudging, and sharing of new and interesting brands which drew me in (dropped me into rabbit holes). Monterey, Spinnaker and Erebus have been so instrumental in my horological learning. 4. @Gunny Khan your Daily Motivations, continual words of encouragement and support provide such a welcome air of calm which I look forward to everyday. Next: @Sean Kavanaugh , @William Feldtmose (LT), @G R , @Anthony Buntyn , @Darren Poesel , @Gene Berlin ("enjoy"), @Russell Weber, and @Chris Turton - I always looked forward to seeing your next share and picking up a new brand to explore. You all were right in the top ten to share a positive comment in one of my shares.

Nautica blue dial watch again for this Monday out running errands today.

Now that my mandatory wear requirements have been met for my Grails and I'm on launch 5 awaiting the arrival of my alternate straps before embarking on Straps Tour '26, I'm ready to rejoin the routine/rotation and train we call the Watch Express. For your viewing pleasure, I present the Milifortic M111 automatic pilot watch which is an homage to the Sinn 856 B-Uhr model. Milifortic is a sub-brand of the watch company Baltany. Key Features of the Milifortic M111 - Design: It features a classic field-aviator style dial with minute markers on the outer ring and smaller hour markers on the inner ring (a "Type B" style dial). The numerals at 15, 30, and 45 are prominent and white for enhanced clarity. - Movement: The watch uses a reliable Japanese NH38 automatic mechanical movement. - Materials: It has a 316L stainless steel case, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, and a leather strap. - Durability: The watch is rated for 100 meters of water resistance.  The lume is crazy cool. Unfortunately, the caseback is bland/blank reserved for engraving. Can definitely see hints of different watches in this design besides its homage. Great deal, value and quality for under $200. Have an enjoyable and relaxing Saturday, friends. I totally appreciate you all.

A wet and rainy start on the bayou, brought this beauty with me to wear for the day before the festivities this evening.

Wearing my gold and silver Lords Prayer watch today