I had went cold on a couple of my watches last spring, and almost sold them. But as the seasons change, i find my prefs and whims change as well. So i reming myself how good the Bulova cushion case wears under an OCBD cuff in winter, how good the Timor WWW reissue wears on cool autumn days spent hiking, and how my blue Maen diver feels just right on a grey nato in spring. And yes, that i’m fickle and apparently have a collection. Lord have mercy.
I think it’s just part of being a watch guy, thinking you can find your ‘one watch’. All through grade school and college every new watch I acquired was supposed to be the last one...the one watch I’d wear from then on out. I think it certainly takes many years in this crazy world of watches to realize you you can never be a one watch guy. 
To know thy self is the beginning of wisdom. I knew you couldn’t deny being a collector forever. 😄 Every time you’d decry the label, I’d think “well by that definition, I’m not one either, but the proof is in the pudding!”
1985 citizen Aqualand...wow. just look at mine today! Needs battery....need to mail out. Hey. I checked a while back about software updates ....5 years? Did they ever update the software ? Sort of useless without it. Any ideas?
Watches are tools (telling time and more) and watches are jewelry (to signal wealth, creativity, affiliations) and watches are tokens of times past. Enjoy them all!
This was an enjoyable read, well done Jason. You certainly have a wonderful and eclectic collection of watches and many have an interesting story behind them.
I noticed the Speedy didn’t get a mention but I’m almost certain that one got a few hours of wrist; am I right?
Even though I want to be, I can never be a one watch guy, the variety is what makes this hobby so enjoyable. I just don’t want to wear my watches, I want to make memories while wearing my watches.
I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment, “May God have mercy on my soul”.
I've learned a lot about my watches by wearing them for extended periods especially when you were doing that "one-watch-one-month" challenge. Funny thing is, I haven't actually gone thru all of them. The culprit was my SKX009J. It's no secret that SKX's just covers a lot of ground (and also sea!). As much as it hasn't left my wrist since February, I decided to give a couple of hours wearing my other watches and this article couldn't have given me a better reason to "fool around".
I must say, as a self-interested consumer of your musings, I’m kinda glad you’ve started rotating through your collection again! There’s probably only so much you can say about- and only so much inspiration to draw from - a single watch. Great article, Jason.
I had went cold on a couple of my watches last spring, and almost sold them. But as the seasons change, i find my prefs and whims change as well. So i reming myself how good the Bulova cushion case wears under an OCBD cuff in winter, how good the Timor WWW reissue wears on cool autumn days spent hiking, and how my blue Maen diver feels just right on a grey nato in spring. And yes, that i’m fickle and apparently have a collection. Lord have mercy.
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takes on even a bigger meaning. Dad
I think it’s just part of being a watch guy, thinking you can find your ‘one watch’. All through grade school and college every new watch I acquired was supposed to be the last one...the one watch I’d wear from then on out. I think it certainly takes many years in this crazy world of watches to realize you you can never be a one watch guy. 
“because watches are a source of small scale, private pleasure on a day to day basis.” 👏 How perfectly put.
Jason,
Thanks for this admission/insight/explanation why we find these little anachronistic pieces of art so appealing.
JR
Another great installment.
Really enjoyed this one. Thanks Jason!
To know thy self is the beginning of wisdom. I knew you couldn’t deny being a collector forever. 😄 Every time you’d decry the label, I’d think “well by that definition, I’m not one either, but the proof is in the pudding!”
So well written, Jason. Thank you!
1985 citizen Aqualand...wow. just look at mine today! Needs battery....need to mail out. Hey. I checked a while back about software updates ....5 years? Did they ever update the software ? Sort of useless without it. Any ideas?
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Watches are tools (telling time and more) and watches are jewelry (to signal wealth, creativity, affiliations) and watches are tokens of times past. Enjoy them all!
Love your writing. I have also found myself re-appreciating my other watches. Glad to know it’s not just me.
This was an enjoyable read, well done Jason. You certainly have a wonderful and eclectic collection of watches and many have an interesting story behind them.
I noticed the Speedy didn’t get a mention but I’m almost certain that one got a few hours of wrist; am I right?
Even though I want to be, I can never be a one watch guy, the variety is what makes this hobby so enjoyable. I just don’t want to wear my watches, I want to make memories while wearing my watches.
I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiment, “May God have mercy on my soul”.
I've learned a lot about my watches by wearing them for extended periods especially when you were doing that "one-watch-one-month" challenge. Funny thing is, I haven't actually gone thru all of them. The culprit was my SKX009J. It's no secret that SKX's just covers a lot of ground (and also sea!). As much as it hasn't left my wrist since February, I decided to give a couple of hours wearing my other watches and this article couldn't have given me a better reason to "fool around".
You're just rotating through the Different phases of the Watch Collecting Cycle we all go through. Enjoy the Ride. 😂
I must say, as a self-interested consumer of your musings, I’m kinda glad you’ve started rotating through your collection again! There’s probably only so much you can say about- and only so much inspiration to draw from - a single watch. Great article, Jason.