Traveled to University of Arkansas to visit my youngest son who graduates this year. Caught a couple of baseball games and a Brewfest. Boy! They do take their sports and their drinking seriously down there. Saturday, I wore a Christopher Ward collaboration. A friend of mine, retired military, was looking to buy a new home and needed money for the down payment. He sold me his Christopher Ward Bespoke watch created for the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club (SBWC) (with a promise to be 1st buyer if I ever sold it). The central insignia features a skull wearing a beret with a spade symbol, set against a background of repeating "twin flags" (the current Christopher Ward logo). This specific engraving is part of a custom collaboration between the watch manufacturer and the SBWC group. That caseback is wicked.9 Key Details of this Watch - Collection: Christopher Ward Bespoke. - Base Model: This collaboration typically uses the C60 Trident Pro 300 as its foundation. Design Elements: - Case Back: Features a stamped/engraved skull and spade logo with the text "Stay Sketchy" at the top. - Insignia: The skull and spade motif is the hallmark of the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club, a group of enthusiasts who often design tactical-leaning bespoke pieces. - Exclusivity: Christopher Ward's Bespoke program allows groups of around 25–40 people to design unique watches that are not sold to the general public. - Technical Specs (Base Model): Typically features a 316L stainless steel case, water resistance up to 300m, and is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement. __________ Sunday #19 - the Monta Oceanking, a professional-grade dive watch from the St. Louis-based microbrand, Monta. This specific model is the second generation (V2), distinguished by its refined proportions and thinner 11.9mm case compared to the original version. Key Specifications - Case: 40mm to 40.7mm 316L stainless steel with a screw-down crown and guards. - Movement: Traditionally utilizes a Swiss automatic Sellita SW300 movement, often regulated to chronometer specifications. - Water Resistance: Rated for 304 meters (1000 feet). - Bezel: Features a patented 60-minute ceramic bezel insert designed to prevent misalignment. - Dial: Deep lacquered black with a date window positioned at 6 o'clock and applied hour indices with Swiss Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility.

X marks the spot for Friday. Wearing the Blackstream X "Luna" Maroon bezel from Monterey Watch Co. Based in North Carolina, Monterey Watch Co. is a micro-brand that designed the Blackstream X Luna as a professional dive watch. Key Specifications - Movement: Automatic (self-winding), typically running on an NH35 movement. - Lume: Features triple-applied Swiss C3 lume for high legibility. - Water Resistance: Rated for 200 meters. - Design Details: The dial features large numerals and unique "shark's teeth" markings, with the company's "M" logo replacing the numeral 3. - Build: Constructed with a 41mm stainless steel case and sapphire glass. One of my 1st choices from Monty when I fell down the rabbit hole a year or so ago. This caseback totally nailed me as I was watching " House of the Dragon" series at the time. https://montereywatches.com/products/the-blackstream-x So many colors to choose from and bracelet/strap combos (you can also request others). The lume is too cool, too. Remember RMRS and Watch Lover members still get Monterey discount SCOTTRMRS $120 off. Have a great weekend.

Twinning Thursday with all my Marlin brothers. Wearing this today gives me an element of support from this group that I just can't put into words. More scans today- you ever have that feeling that you took your car in for an oil change and they just keep finding other stuff? Yep. That's been my week. Have a top-notch Thursday.

It's a White Dial Wednesday and it deserves to see my 1st Erebus. Prompted by @Chad Smith I fell into the gravitational pull of this brand. The colors, the designs and the caseback sealed the deal. Have an awesome Wednesday, Hump Day, Tax Day!

It's a Spinnaker kind of day for me. Spinnaker Fleuss Automatic (Oxblood Red edition), specifically model SP-5055-07. Part of Spinnaker's vintage-inspired diver series, it pays homage to Henry Fleuss, a pioneer in diving technology. Key Specifications - Movement: Japanese NH35 Automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. - Case: 43mm diameter 316L stainless steel, featuring a screw-down crown for water resistance. - Dial: Textured "Oxblood Red" with a gradient effect, protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire lens. - Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel with a luminous acrylic or hardened glass top. - Strap: 22mm water-resistant genuine leather in navy blue with vintage-style minimal stitching. - Water Resistance: Rated for 150 meters (15 ATM), making it suitable for swimming and surface water sports. The bezel and ombre dial really got my attention. Have a terrific Tuesday.