Throwing it back about 25-30 years with my stepdad's Lorus.

Took the slipstream on an early morning shopping trip.

I will cut straight to the chase. I have bought yet another watch. But this time it was a big purchase watch. I finally obtained my first proper luxury watch. I have a Rado Diastar Original 38mm, which was my first luxury grail watch purchase. However, given Rado's not so well beloved reputation in the West, I considered it a "pseudo-luxury watch." My first luxury that I bought is a.... Cartier. Not just any Cartier, the first iteration of the Cartier Roadster 2510. I promised myself I would not get a new watch for a while, especially not until I get a proper luxury watch. Recently, my friend sported an Omega Aqua Terra he recently bought. He bought it pre-owned with the original box but no papers. It looked like a masterpiece on his wrist. He recently purchased it as a treat to himself. I was quite happy for him making such a nice purchase. Then I thought, maybe it is also time for me to tap into watches again. Life can be cut too short not to enjoy the little things, so why not, I thought. As long as the watch was priced under $4,000, I am very willing to consider purchasing. But which one shall I go for. Like my friend, I browsed for pre-owned luxury watches. I appreciated Cartier watches, but never bothered to look closer into them. Then one caught my eye. A Cartier Roadster. An automotive themed watch that takes styling cues from cars from the 1950s. I never heard of the Cartier Roadster before. It was one Cartier's more obscure watches, it did not have a long standing heritage like the Tank, Santos, or Pasha. It is a design and philosophy that is as old as Gen-Z (what I am). I thought the automotive cues on the watch were beautiful, along with Cartier's jewelry like look, it is a must have. The one I found was a tad bit over my budget, and did not come with original papers. So the hunt for a better priced Cartier Roadster was on. I was continuing doing research on the watch as I was hunting down the one Roadster for myself. The watch came in several different styles and dials: the Vegas style Roulette dial, the speedometer dial, Chronograph, GMT, etc.

Check out this video of customer opening his new Monterey EBC GMT Pro that I found on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZxydayBOP5/?igsh=MWFqNnRwdHd5NGgyMg== I'm still trying to figure out videoing my family on vacation.

Gentlemen, here are a few standout posts from Watch Lover this week. 1. @David Denham Jr — What's Your Signature Watch? ⌚ David kicked off one of the best discussions of the week: what's the one watch you reach for without thinking? For him it's the Mido. 51 comments later, the thread is a treasure trove of personal watch philosophy. Find your people (and maybe your next piece) here: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/whats-your-signature-watch 2. @James Milson — Tool Watch Tuesday: Casio G-Shock "Mudman" 🛠️ James kept Tool Watch Tuesday alive with his trusty Mudman, inspired by fellow community members Johan and Warren. It's the kind of post that makes this community feel like a group of friends geeking out together. Plus: G-Shocks never go out of style. Check it out: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/tool-watch-tuesday-the-casio-g-shock-mudman 3. @Warren Money — Are You Collecting or Accumulating? 🤔 Warren asked the hard question every watch enthusiast needs to face: are you building a collection with intention, or just piling up pieces? The thread turned into a reflective, community-building conversation. Jump in and share your philosophy: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/are-you-collecting-or-accumulating 4. @Chad Smith — WOTM: May 2026 📅 Chad kept the Watch of the Month tradition going with his May roundup. These monthly threads are where the community shares what's been on the wrist and what's on the wishlist. See the picks: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/wotm-may-2026-2 5. @Joe Asumendi — Seldom Worn Gem 💎 Joe spotlighted a piece from his collection that doesn't get enough wrist time — and the community showed up. Sometimes the best posts are the ones that make you look at your own collection differently. Give it some love: https://www.skool.com/watch-lover/seldom-worn-gem