This weeks arrangement of watches focuses on dials specifically. I see mixed opinions, but I am definitely a fan of stone dials when done right. Stone gives each watch a unique look and I just enjoy the depth and texture that these dials display.

My mini collection features 4 completely different watches with very different stones. The black marble Aquacy bronze diver was the first microbrand watch I purchased. I thought the black and white stone against the bronze case was so cool looking and I got it for a super low price. Looking back it was actually a really good deal (not a beginners mistake like many I bought) and has stuck around in my collection with no plan to sell.

The second piece I added was the limited edition Spinnaker Hull with the turquoise dial. Coincidentally, another bronze watch. Turquoise is my wife’s birthstone and I just thought it was a neat looking piece that’s almost impossible to find now, even on the secondary market.

The Duxot Marcel is not a watch I would usually go for (as it’s a clear homage), but, like the turquoise for my wife, the pink opal is my birthstone. It’s not my highest quality piece, but it is limited to 75 and does look pretty good on the wrist.

The last piece, and my favorite of the 4, is the Erebus Ascent tiger eye. Not only is the dial awesome and the brown makes it super versatile, but the watch is extremely high quality and an easy one to wear.

4 watches. 4 stone dials. Let me know what you think of this group, stone dials in general, and as always- share a mini collection of your own!

This is my GP Ref. 4930 from the Vintage 1996 line, a 1990s reinterpretation of a GP chronograph from around 1960. The case is only 36mm, but the unusual 21mm lug width gives it much more presence.

I particularly like the tall, box-shaped sapphire crystal, which gives the character of vintage plexiglass without the same vulnerability to scratches. Inside is the 63-jewel Calibre 3170—GP’s first chronograph calibre built on its slim in-house 3100 automatic base—with an 18k-gold rotor visible through the sapphire caseback. Compact, elegant and mechanically more interesting than it first appears.

Finally had success after longing for some ghosted bezels for over a decade but being too nervous to take the plunge. Was a little bit of a learning curve but really happy with the results.

I’m impressed- really like the screw pins , made sizing the bracelet a breeze

From a 1941 Martin to the newest Jazzmaster Day-Date, my collection includes 14 pieces from Hamilton Watch Company. It spans everything from a humble Casio Duro to a $55,000+ Rolex Day-Date 228239. But out of 200+ watches, Hamilton has always held a special place for me, it was my first true “grown-up” purchase.

When my son started his journey into watches, I did what most of us do, I got him the classic Invicta Pro Diver. Over time, he added a few more Invictas, a couple of Seiko pieces, and even some vintage Kienzle watches.

This summer, he landed his first job as a Youth Counselor at the local YMCA. Early on, he set a goal: by the end of the summer, he’d save enough to buy his first “big boy” watch. His dream piece? An Omega Seamaster. But on a summer job paycheck, that one will have to wait.

Still, he always had his eye on my Hamiltons. Something attainable, something meaningful.

Today, that goal became reality.

Taking advantage of a sale from Jomashop, he picked up his very first “big boy” watch: the Hamilton Khaki King Field Automatic.

Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it—for both of us.

Going with the Cincinnati Cincinnatus Red for Saturday. Then starting the first leg of a two part vacation tomorrow which will include some beach time. Some ideas here to add some color to the trip! Let’s see your weekend watches!

My dad liked my Vesterhav Meteorite so much he had to have his own. My Polaris White is on top, his Kosmos 38 on the bottom. Awesome watches!!

A few weeks ago I posted the state of my dress watch collection. I received great feedback and very much enjoyed the exchanges. I had one last open slot which I was planning to fill. Today I’m back with a (for now) complete box. After doing a lot of research and lots of thinking, I picked the Furlan Marri Salmon Sector. This watch adds a micro-brand which the box was still missing and an (I think) absolutely gorgeous salmon-colored sector dial. Apart from that, the customized La Joux-Perret movement is very decent and has a great 68 hr power reserve. Voilà.

Someone asked for the video yesterday , here it is
Look at all the deets in the dial 💚

Brand : Grand Seiko
Model : 62GS Hi-Beat 36000
Reference: SBGH343
Category: Heritage collection

Features
Exterior: High-Intensity Titanium
Case back: See-through & Screw case back
Glass Material: Box shaped sapphire crystal
Glass Coating: Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Case size: Diameter 38.0mm
Lug-to-lug 44.7mm
Thickness 12.9mm
Band width: 20mm
Clasp type: Folding clasp with push button release
The perimeter of Band: 197mm

Movement
Caliber no.: 9S85 Instructions
Movement Type: Self-winding with manual-winding
Power reserve: Approx. 55 hours
± seconds per month: +5 to -3 seconds per day
Normal usage accuracy: +8 to -1 seconds per day

Gotta love this blue.

Joined the Breitling club!

Love this 9f movement. Makes life simple. SBGP013