I don’t usually wear the same watch two days in a row. But today I made an exception. Yesterday I wore my anOrdain, and at one point I caught the dial in direct sunlight and just stopped for a second. The color completely changed. What had looked like a deep burgundy indoors suddenly opened up into layers of red, plum, copper and brown. The enamel seemed to glow from within, and the texture of the dial became much more obvious. That was enough for me. So this morning, instead of reaching for something different, I put it right back on. And I think that says something about why we collect watches in the first place. Sometimes it’s not about rotation. It’s not about making sure everything gets equal wrist time. And it’s certainly not about wearing something different just for the sake of it. Sometimes a watch simply gives you a little moment of enjoyment…and you want another day of that. The vitreous enamel dial on this anOrdain is one of those details that really rewards changing light. Indoors it can be quiet and subdued. In the sun it becomes something entirely different. And today I wanted to enjoy that again. That feels like a pretty good reminder that watches are meant to be worn, noticed, and associated with little moments along the way. So yes…same watch, second day. No regrets. 😎 Wishing you all a wonderful Tuesday!!

Happy Tool Watch Tuesday! Going with an all-time favorite today, my Casio G-Shock Model GWM5610-1. This amazing piece does nearly everything but the dishes. And even then I have to hold it back from diving into the dishwater for an after dinner swim. This is really my kind of watch. Set it once and enjoy it forever. Well, until 2099, of course. I will revisit setting again in 73 years. Until then, it's all good. Best wishes for a Terrific Tool Watch Tuesday! 😀 - Black Resin Sport Watch Featuring Shock Resistant Construction - Multi-function Rectangular Dial - Mineral Glass Crystal    - 43.2mm Case Width, 12.7mm Thick, 46.7mm Lug-to-Lug     - Weight 51.7g     - Quartz Digital Movement, Accuracy of +/- 15 Seconds per Month    - 12/24-hour Formats     - Full Auto-calendar to Year 2099     - Solar Powered     - Radio-controlled, Multi Band 6 Reception of Six Time Calibration Signals: Japan (2), United States, Germany, England, China     - Functions Include Multi-Function Alarm, 1/100-second Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Hourly Time Signal, Auto Calendar   - Super Illuminator LED Backlight     - Water Resistant to 200m (660 feet). Suitable for Recreational Scuba Diving    - Comfortable Resin Strap    

Armitron helping out with some work in the garden.

How cool would it be if Omegq released this?!?!? 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

Monday’s watch is my anOrdain. This is one of those watches that I enjoy for reasons that are a little different from many of the others in my collection. There’s no famous racing history attached to it. No moon landing. No decades-long pursuit. Instead, what drew me to anOrdain was the craft. The company is based in Glasgow, Scotland, and has become known for producing vitreous enamel dials using traditional techniques that are incredibly difficult to execute consistently. Each dial is individually made, fired, finished, and — because of the nature of enamel — develops its own character. That is a big part of what makes this watch so interesting to me. In these photos, the dial can look burgundy, plum, brown or almost smoky depending on the light. Move your wrist a few degrees and the entire personality of the watch seems to change. It’s subtle. But the longer you look, the more you see. And I think that is one of the things I’ve come to appreciate more as my collecting journey has evolved. Not every watch needs to announce itself from across the room. Sometimes the most interesting pieces are the ones that reward you for slowing down and actually looking at them. There is also something particularly satisfying about wearing a watch where you can see the evidence of traditional handcraft. As I continue learning more about watchmaking myself, I find that I’m becoming increasingly drawn to that side of the hobby — the people, the processes, and the skills that go into making something beautiful. So for the start of another week, this felt like a very good choice. A handmade enamel dial, a simple leather strap, and another Monday to be grateful for. Another week. Another opportunity to make some memories. And another watch along for the ride. 😎🙏