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While GS is known for complex dials, I think this restrained dial is even better.

The Drive is by far my favorite Cartier model and it was the one that brought me to the brand. I think of it as the Cartier for those that have never considered a Cartier, something to pull people into the brand. I thought it was going to be far more successful, but I guess it didn't connect. Why do you think it wasn't popular? Size? Maybe it was just too different?

We had a bunch bunch of materials and an old birdbath piled up at the back of the yard, so I decided to clean it up and put it to good use. It is the first time I have ever done a project like this since I am not really a gardener, but I think it turned out well.

I love building things and my wife never has enough places to plant, so I decided to combine the two and build a water feature surrounded by flower beds. We had all these flagstones/stones and an old bird bath in the back of the yard, so almost all of it is using recycled materials. Like most of my projects, I didn't really have a plan, but it turned out well and put a bunch of unused materials to good use. Now it is her job to bring it to life.

If you had unlimited funds for the sole purpose of buying one watch, what watch would you get given your real life? You can't flip it and have to wear it IRL, so it is really what watch would you get if cost was out of the equation and you could have anything to put on your wrist most days?

The Zeitwerk would be it for me. Love the design and it wears well even though it is on the larger size, but never going to happen given the price.

I have a relatively diverse collection with a good mix of Swiss, German and Japanese brands. But, it ends up that these are the two watches I wear the most and got me to thinking why relatively few people buy Breguet watches. I think most collectors appreciate the brand, but when it comes time for a purchase, it seems like Breguet is never really considered. I know they are expensive, but it can't just be the price since AP, Patek, Vacheron, Moser, etc. are just as expensive, if not more so. If you go grey or used, Breguet is around the cost of a steel Rolex and over a million of those are sold each year.

Is it because they have the reputation of being your Grandfather's watch? Is it because they have a dress watch vibe? Lack of an integrated sports watch? No entry level watch? If you had the cash, would you even a consider a Breguet?

My watch box has 16 watches with a good mix of Swiss, Japanese and German brands, so I appreciate all types and brands of watches. But, it ends up that these two beauties get almost all of the wrist time. I do wear suits to work often, so I may not be typical these days, but these two fit almost every situation for me outside of beach/beater and I usually wear a Scrufa in that situation. Do most of you wear Breguets most of the time?

Blueberry picking on a beautiful Sunday

Air King on a beautiful Saturday.

I got my case back swapped out to the see through version about a year ago. I know I may be in the minority here, but I actually prefer the solid caseback. The movement is nice, but it is not on the level of my PanoReserve and the solid caseback fits the tool we watch vibe. What do you think - solid or see through?

I never actually use the chronograph function, but the look of this watch.

I am not big fan of most complications because I like clean dials, but I love a good power reserve. It is one of the few that is actually useful, especially on a manual winding. Most of my watches have PR complication, not as a deliberate choice, but just because I gravitate to them. I know most don't my love for the PR, so what is your favorite complication?

My dad gave me my first watch when I was 7 and I have probably owned over 100 watches over the years. This is where the collection stands now and I am very content with no desire to add anything else. Who knows what the future holds, but I think the collection is complete.

1. My Great Grandfather's Elgin (thus the 80 years)

2. My Grandfather's Seiko, the watch I remember him wearing

3. My Dad's G Shock.

4. Engagement present my wife bought me after we were engaged at Disney World

5. 1896 Waltham pocket watch conversion labeled C.A.W. Crosby & Sons. That was a Boston jewelers on Washington Street, right near my current office. 130 years ago somebody carrying this watch down the same street I walk on every work day.

6. Scrufa Top Side Crew, my surf and beater watch.

7. Rolex Air King, the odd ball in the collection, but I love it and Rolex does make a damn good watch.

8. GO PanoReserve, over 20 years old and still love it.

9. Custom Dornblüth. They make all of their dials by hand in house, so they were happy to make me one with a unique layout. A true piece unique.

10. Breguet Type XX. I am not a chrono guy per se, but this one rocks. Perfect dimensions.

11. Omega Railmaster. Built like a tank.

12. GO SeaQ. A dive watch with character.

13. Cartier Drive Retrograde. Not for everybody, but I think it is the best Cartier by far.

14. UN Marine Chronometer. My most worn watch because it excels at the main function of a watch, telling time.

15. Slim d'Hermes. I wear suits often and this is a perfect dress watch.

16. Breguet Tradition. The coolest watch on the planet and probably my favorite.

17. GS Hi-Beat. The finishing and attention to detail is phenomenal.

18. Hamilton PSR. Retro cool at its finest. This watch gets more comments than all of the rest combined.

My son has gotten into watches, so one day these will go to him and make it 5 generation collection.

My GO PanoReserve is over 20 years old now and still one of my favorites. A manual winding watch is so satisfying.

My go to watch because it excels at the main function of a watch - telling time.

I have owned several Grand Seikos over the years, but this is by far my favorite. GS is known for their intricate dial work, but I think it is just as hard to make a great "simple" dial. Like most GS dials, this one really catches the light in person and pops. This is also their best case, off the beaten path and a great design. While they justifiably get alot of attention for their spring drives, they deserve far more acclaim for their hi-beat movements.

The Air King is the black sheep of the Rolex family, but it is great. The quirky dial has a ton of character and it flies under the radar, bothbof which I appreciate.