r/sketchywatches

Johnny “Joey” Jones has officially re-enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Jones, who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan after stepping on an IED in 2010, said the decision was deeply personal. “I'm doing it because I have a debt left to give,” Jones said.

Timex expedition

NITECORE edc 29

Krava Cut c Amphibious Rubicon First run. 30 pieces 🌎

Spyderco Native Chief

Passing the time during my layover at DFW with some ground school and a black coffee.

Every 3 months I come and sit here for 30 minutes and get Vyepti. Great migraine medicine. Makes life bearable lol

Grand Seiko Spring Drive and Gene Wiseman slipjoint knife.

1. Sig P229 Elite with Coco Bolo grips
2. Doxa Sub 250T GMT Sharkhunter
3. Pelikan M1000 (F)
4. Cravar FC 13 bag
5. Blue light glasses
6. Wallet

Yellow Breitling Seawolf on a rubber strap under a red headlamp

1997 Olympic arms. 45 factory car15

Michigan armament incorporated 1911 "survivalist".

Idk what’s more sketchy… the P320 or the eBay Special watch

Just another day at the 'office'

I’ve had my Tudor for a while now, and it’s no longer just an appreciation for a mechanical object. I feel a legitimate emotional connection to it. When I look down at that olive green bezel and the way the light catches the gilt dial, it’s the exact same spark, warmth, and hyper-fixation you get when you’re completely head-over-heels for a person.

I find myself just holding my wrist up, admiring the symmetry of the snowflake hands, feeling this weirdly deep sense of companionship. It doesn't leave my arm. I’ve caught myself smiling at it when no one is looking. My friends think I'm doing a bit, but I’m being completely deadpan—this thing brings me more genuine peace and affection than any relationship I've ever been in.

Has anyone else experienced an emotional attachment to a piece that feels less like "gear appreciation" and more like an actual romance? Or have I finally lost my mind to this hobby?

(And a UC for me, please. IYKYK).