Scratches and an irritating strap change system aside, it's a classic.

From the other day. An unusual family trip to the PA Outdoorsman Expo. Not my usual scene as I'm not a hunter. But my son had a fun day messing with knives and guns with his uncle, dad, and pappou.

Waiting for my students - happy Mardi Gras! At my little Catholic college, lent is obviously a big deal.

@Ross @sabergirl I work as a professor in a university and this is like wildfire... A great example of "progress" just because we could, without any regard for if we should. Don't get me wrong here: I'm an early adopter of LLMs and they have made portions of my life unbelievably easier. But I can see how it becomes a crutch, displacing thought and creativity and spirit and replacing it with sterile, contrived, and entirely unoriginal language. We can't unring the bell so it's here to stay. We're along for the ride, however it ends.

My poor little girl was up all night throwing up so I'm working from home and making chicken noodle soup. This isn't a rant at all. I just feel bad for the poor little thing. I will say that the fucking weather in the northeast has had is all stuck inside with no fresh air for six weeks; it's no wonder we're all getting sick and crazy.

I'm all for the "red W" on jeans or shirts. I think it's a nice wink to the cognoscenti.

@chiverus I am a Seiko junkie! I've dreamt of going watch picking in Japan, maybe more than going denim picking.

@chap this new microbrand is made out of pumice stone so it's lighter than it looks , but I agree that the big heavy watches are becoming a problem.

I love these modern Seiko inspired recreations of classics. Well...up until they started writing 3 Days on the dial. Why Seiko?

@northsouthdenimguy I completely agree with this. There are a few others. Actually, Rolex is basically on that list for me anymore. I won't submit to AD hijinks and I'm not spending $15k on a stainless steel watch with a 30 year old movement in it, in house or not. I have a couple, all bought in the midst of COVID depression on the grey market. I'll likely keep them, but I wouldn't do it again.

@northsouthdenimguy awesome. I love hearing how other people fill their days. Mine are remarkably uneventful as a college professor, punctuated by rare and powerful moments that knock my socks off, in good and bad ways. The things young people face... Sure they're not getting drafted for war, and yeah they create some of their own problems, but regardless it's a generation with a lot of pain and fear in my experience.

@northsouthdenimguy Now I'm hooked. What's the rest of your day look like with these stops built in? This was a cliffhanger!

@northsouthdenimguy the 5 digit GMT is one of my faves. I'm not a big fan of acrylic bezels generally.

@Giles I have to say, my five digit GMT Master is one of my faves. So fair point.

@northsouthdenimguy I completely agree with this. There are a few others. Actually, Rolex is basically on that list for me anymore. I won't submit to AD hijinks and I'm not spending $15k on a stainless steel watch with a 30 year old movement in it, in house or not. I have a couple, all bought in the midst of COVID depression on the grey market. I'll likely keep them, but I wouldn't do it again.

@Bridger facts

I love these modern Seiko inspired recreations of classics. Well...up until they started writing 3 Days on the dial. Why Seiko?

@Walery-Smirnoff I can't imagine. I've visited Iceland in the winter and that was confusing enough to my biology.

@Brodie the Santos party never ends!

@northsouthdenimguy ZicZac makes custom straps for the Santos XL. Source: I own one.