Riding around with the Original Grain on the wrist today. An action-packed day today, full of errands and chores that I need to get done and a night of college football to wrap up the day.

Once, I was searching for my first Swiss watch. I needed a renowned brand with military-related history 100+ years, pure Swiss production, and not overvalued by hype. And I found EDOX. This is the 70s Skydiver edition. The finishing of the watch is so good that the camera can't focus, no matter how I try. Precision and quality are just insane. Sapphire glass, chronometer, screw-down crowns. Crazy part of the history that they are only twice as expensive then my SEIKO but I bet 5 times better. Got them new for only 500 USD (from the gray market of course).

@Antonio O. Centeno gifted me this awesome Borealis watch last year. Today is my 4th day wearing it. The last three days was for my fly fishing trip. Today I hope to get out to the sail boat as soon as the rain stops. Every time I go to the boat this is my grab it! It has become to mean happiness to me. I am so grateful to Antonio for letting it go. It is bringing me pure joy and when it goes on - smiles follow 🙂

How does everyone determine which watch you are going to wear today? I personally chose a watch based on what I’m going to wear especially when I want my watch strap to match the colors of my belt and shoes.

Some watches are bought for the wrist—meant to be worn, used, and trusted. Others? They’re for the heart and the shelf. I keep coming back to brands like Grand Seiko and Credor. The polishing is immaculate, the dials are art, and the heritage is rich. I adore them. But when I look at what I actually wear, day after day, it’s rugged tool watches heritage — brushed steel watches. So I ask myself: do I love the watch, or the idea of the brand? Sometimes, a piece ends up more admired than worn—more a symbol of appreciation than a companion on the wrist. What about you? Do your favorite watches live on your wrist—or in your heart and on the shelf?