I had to get this one on the wrist. The updated Black Bay 58 GMT Coke on 5-Link/Jubilee bracelet, M7939G1A0NRU-0003, 39mm. This is an almost perfect watch, super comfortable, very intricate dial the gold setting it off nicely. I would almost say its the flagship GMT of the Black Bay 58 line. I loke it more than the bigger 41mm.

Went to Tudor last weekend and they had the new releases in hand! So here is the new Black Bay 54, Blue Bezel/Dial, 37mm, an odd size that hopes to strike a middle ground for ken and women. The Blue sunburst dial is amazing, second best Blue Dial I have ever seen. As for fit, I could wear it. Its on the small side for me and since its only 37mm to me it looks rectangular. I like it but not enough to say “hell yes”z

Traveled to University of Arkansas to visit my youngest son who graduates this year. Caught a couple of baseball games and a Brewfest. Boy! They do take their sports and their drinking seriously down there. Saturday, I wore a Christopher Ward collaboration. A friend of mine, retired military, was looking to buy a new home and needed money for the down payment. He sold me his Christopher Ward Bespoke watch created for the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club (SBWC) (with a promise to be 1st buyer if I ever sold it). The central insignia features a skull wearing a beret with a spade symbol, set against a background of repeating "twin flags" (the current Christopher Ward logo). This specific engraving is part of a custom collaboration between the watch manufacturer and the SBWC group. That caseback is wicked.9 Key Details of this Watch - Collection: Christopher Ward Bespoke. - Base Model: This collaboration typically uses the C60 Trident Pro 300 as its foundation. Design Elements: - Case Back: Features a stamped/engraved skull and spade logo with the text "Stay Sketchy" at the top. - Insignia: The skull and spade motif is the hallmark of the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club, a group of enthusiasts who often design tactical-leaning bespoke pieces. - Exclusivity: Christopher Ward's Bespoke program allows groups of around 25–40 people to design unique watches that are not sold to the general public. - Technical Specs (Base Model): Typically features a 316L stainless steel case, water resistance up to 300m, and is powered by a Swiss-made automatic movement. __________ Sunday #19 - the Monta Oceanking, a professional-grade dive watch from the St. Louis-based microbrand, Monta. This specific model is the second generation (V2), distinguished by its refined proportions and thinner 11.9mm case compared to the original version. Key Specifications - Case: 40mm to 40.7mm 316L stainless steel with a screw-down crown and guards. - Movement: Traditionally utilizes a Swiss automatic Sellita SW300 movement, often regulated to chronometer specifications. - Water Resistance: Rated for 304 meters (1000 feet). - Bezel: Features a patented 60-minute ceramic bezel insert designed to prevent misalignment. - Dial: Deep lacquered black with a date window positioned at 6 o'clock and applied hour indices with Swiss Super-LumiNova for low-light visibility.

Today I wore my red dial Addiesdive watch to my local college’s student art show. My “Red Geisha” oil painting was selected for judging and exhibition and my watch matched it perfectly. Alas, my painting did not win any awards, but it was a privilege to have had it be 1 of 53 artworks selected out of 217 submissions. Plus, this was my first time entering an art show so I’m pretty proud and humbled that my painting was displayed alongside other, very talented artists’ works.

I am really looking at getting maybe a dive watch to extend my collection and was interested in getting thoughts on mid level (high 00s to lower 1ks) as options. I am looking at the Mido Ocean Star Captain but I am open to other options. Thoughts on the Mido brand or other options. I am looking at Squale as well. Any guidance would be appreciated.