State of the Collection, August 2025 · Watch Lover

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State of the Collection, August 2025

A few folks have asked, so here it is. It is not the biggest collection, but every piece has a story and gets worn. Apparently I am short a slot, which means I “have” to wear a watch every day. The winder also needs replacing, so a few of these are getting extra wrist time.

Dress & Refined

On the dressier side, I have the Oris Artix Pointer Moon, the Heritor Becker, and the Croton day/date. The Croton, with its two-tone bracelet and black dial, is comfortable and makes for a solid daily when I do not want to go too formal or too sporty. The Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph straddles categories, sporty enough to wear casually but finished well enough to pull double duty when I need something a little more refined. I do not have a true dress watch yet. A slim, simple three hand on leather is still missing from the box.

Tool & Sport

For tool and sport, the Bulova Lunar Pilot is always a favorite, along with the Hamilton Pan Europ, Spinnaker Bradner GMT, a Citizen Eco-Drive chronograph, and the Haurex Magister. These cover travel, weekends, and anything that needs a little more utility on the wrist.

Fun & Quirky

I also have some fun pieces. The Elevon Northrop came to me through the EDC community, and the DSTIKE Deauther is more of a hacker’s tool than a traditional watch, but it earns its spot in the box.

Comic Con Exclusives

The Citizen Mandalorian Eco-Drive and the Citizen Darth Vader Death Star Eco-Drive are Comic Con exclusives that I actually wear. As someone involved with Comic Con International for many years, these add a personal connection as well as a collectible angle.

Smart & Utility

Rounding it out is my Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar. Not mechanical, but it is a workhorse for the gym, hiking, or hunting when I need data more than dial work.

It may be a small collection, but it reflects what I enjoy about watches, style, function, quirks, and memories. Every piece earns its wrist time, which is exactly how I like it.

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