I’m ready for whatever the weather brings with my G-shock 5600.

They say a man never forgets his first real watch. It’s rarely about the price tag or the "prestige" - it’s about the feeling of weight on your wrist and the realization that you were finally keeping track of your own time. It’s the piece that transformed a watch from a tool into a milestone. Starting today, we’re kicking off a 7-day challenge to uncover the watches that sparked your "obsession". The Challenge: "The Watch That Started Your Journey" We want to hear about the timepiece that started it all. This isn’t necessarily your most expensive "grail" watch; it’s the one that carries the most history or story. Was it your first paycheck purchase? A gift for graduation? A family heirloom passed down by your father? Or maybe the rugged piece you saved for months to buy because it represented the man you were becoming. "What was the first watch that made you feel like the day didn't truly start until it was on your wrist?" HOW TO JOIN (Super easy) Drop your story in the comments under this post. Use this quick format: 1. The Watch: Brand and model (if you know it). 2. The Origin: How did it find its way to your wrist? (A milestone, a gift, or a hard-earned reward?) 3. The Meaning: What did that watch represent to you at the time? 4. The Legacy: Does it still have a place in your collection today? 5. The Visual (Optional): We all want to see the watch haha. If you still have it, drop a wrist shot or a photo in the comments with your story. HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS - Challenge will run for 7 days (starting today until Jan 23rd) - Post your story in the comments of this post (not separate posts) - Our team will personally pick the winner at the end - Winner will be announced next week Friday Jan 23rd - Winner gets a surprise gift from Antonio 🎁 WINNERS WILL BE PICKED BASED ON - Detail and quality of your comment (70%) - Thumbs up from others (5%) - Paid members will have plus points. RULES & LIMITATIONS - Must be Level 5 or higher to win - Free shipping (USA only; forwarding addresses accepted)

Dear Fellow Watch Lovers, As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2025, and we step into the promising dawn of 2026, I want to raise a wrist (preferably one with a beautiful timepiece) to all of you. This year has been an incredible journey—filled with stunning releases, heated debates over the perfect bezel, endless macro shots of dials that make our hearts skip a beat, and that unbreakable camaraderie we share over the art of horology. You’ve inspired me with your knowledge, your passion, and the way you celebrate every tick and tock. Here’s to more grail acquisitions, flawless lume shots, strap swaps that elevate the game, and friendships that stand the test of time. May 2026 bring you perfect accuracy in all your pursuits, movements that run smooth and strong, and collections overflowing with your next dream watch. Happy New Year, my friends—keep winding, keep admiring, and keep the passion alive! Cheers from one watch enthusiast to another,

It's a hot Christmas as always in Australia. I hope everyone gets the time to spend with friends and families during this festive season.