I’m a complete watch novice who doesn’t own a single piece (I feel such a fraud posting here, lol). I’ve been looking to start a collection and have a modest budget and categories / styles in mind. I’m excited to get stuck in and make a purchase. Thing is, I’m unsure if wearing a watch will stick. I’ve historically had a mild nickel allergy and this has been an issue with past watches / jewellery / belt buckles and the like causing irritation. I’ve not worn anything like this for decades. Will I enjoy it? I realise I can’t really test the waters without buying SOMETHING, and I need help deciding how best to proceed. I know I want to wear a watch with a metal bracelet, as this is aesthetically pleasing to me and also represents the style likely to cause any issues. Anything “less” than this should be fine. So… what would you do? Thanks in advance for your help!

I wanted to wear my Monterey Commodore, but today calls for a beater watch so I put on the el cheapo L&Co. today. Gotta quit finding so much dirty work that needs doing.

Especially when they’re gifts from your late mother

Jumping on the wagon for #wdw with a Timex Expedition field watch. Kitty Hawk is on its way back to Tim after it suddenly stopped running, so looks like this is gonna be the new daily for a little while.

I think this is the only piece in my 4-watch collection I haven’t shared with y’all. Anyone else a fan of niche British brand Studio Underd0g? They have personality! This is the Go0fy Panda dial. I also have a steel Milanese mesh bracelet for it. from their website: Classic panda dial? Don’t be fooled. The Go0fy Panda may nod to tradition, but only while pulling a face. Yes, it’s a bi-compax chronograph. Yes, it’s powered by the exclusive, hand-wound Seagull ST-1901B, because we like our watches the way we like our humour: mechanical, precise, and just a little bit off-centre. But make no mistake, this is no heritage reissue. It’s a horological in-joke in 38.5mm of stainless steel. Designed in Great Britain. Assembled in Great Britain. Widely misunderstood.