My wife was going through her office belongings and found a couple old watches that belonged to her grandfather. This gold plated Benrus from the 1960’s or 1970’s caught my eye. I’ve been really in to unconventional looking watches lately, so this one is right up my alley! It’s a cushion case, and the dial has patina that gives it a fumé feel. I had to try it on, and lo and behold, it fits like a dream. I’m going to try to see if I can get it running. Check out this wrist roll!

Watch Lover crew, here are a few standout posts from the Watch Lover community this week. 👏 Big shoutout to @Brett Sutton for “What do you value in a watch?” and sharing a thoughtful look at how personal taste develops through a collecting journey. His focus on versatility, sizing, and a thin profile invited an excellent discussion about what members truly value. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/what-do-you-value-in-a-watch 👏 Shoutout to @James Milson for “Timex Expedition Scout” and showing why a simple field watch can be the right companion for a busy workday. His post paired real-world wearability with an appreciation for the watch’s classic design details. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/timex-expedition-scout 👏 Shoutout to @Jeffrey Plotka for “Warrensday Wednesday Watch” and sharing the appeal of his Frédérique Constant Vintage Rally Healey Chronograph. The post brought personality, watch knowledge, and community fun together. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/warrensday-wednesday-watch 👏 Shoutout to @Franz Rivoira for “Informing the community that it will be The Lost Brands Guide” and giving members an update on a resource centered on overlooked watch brands. It built anticipation for a project that can help collectors discover more beyond the usual names. Post: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/informing-the-community-that-it-will-be-the-lost-brands-guide 👏 Shoutout to @Anthony Buntyn for “This Pocket Watch Is Priceless” and sharing the significance behind a meaningful timepiece. It was a great reminder that the most valuable watches are often the ones connected to memories and personal stories.

Those who know me know I’ve owned lots of watches over my watch journey. I buy and sell and my collection is constantly changing. The vast majority of watches that I sell, I don’t regret. But…there’s one that got away. One that I always regretted selling. @David Denham Jr knows well because I comment on it every time he wears his. I was saving this for tomorrow, but I’m so dang happy that it’s back! I got a Glycine Combat Sub back in the collection! Decided to get the bracelet with it this time, but it’s a bit too chunky for the hot weather. It may go back on the bracelet for winter, but for now, it’s perfect on this tropic strap! So happy right now!!!

To many it’s not worth anything of value. No it’s not a famous name brand, nor a popular watch that everyone has. But to me it’s priceless. This is priceless because my lovely bride gave this watch to her father many years ago and he always wore it. He was a truck driver by trade not much into the fashion aspect but his daughter bought this pocket watch for him because he always talked about his father and his grandfather having one. So when he passed away approximately 17 years ago, she kept his watch. And upon going through some of my wife’s belongings she had in storage, she came across this watch and asked me if I would acceptor and keep it. I never knew him; he had passed away before we met, but the mere fact that she wanted me to have it made this pocket watch priceless. So I treasure this watch because there is no value you can put on a time piece like this.

In August 2024, I weighed about 570 lbs. Today the scale finally read 319.8. 250.2 pounds lost. I've been fighting with these last few pounds for months — I even hit 320.2 at one point, but I refused to round it and call 250 early. I wanted to actually cross the line. So I promised myself there'd be a watch waiting when I did. Today I finally get to order the Erebus Titan Tiger's Eye as my −250 lb milestone watch. And because apparently losing 250 pounds makes for questionable financial restraint, I'm pre-ordering a Nexus too. 😂 Watches are great for marking moments in our lives. I have a feeling that Tiger's Eye is always going to mean a little more than most. 570 → 319.8. Hell. Yes. ⌚🐯