It’s not really EVERY DAY, but there have been multiple occasions requiring me to pack up a little go kit for watches (my brother asks me to drop by and adjust a strap, a co-worker wants me to have a look, etc.). Inspired by the ethos of every day carry, I searched my gear for duplicates that could reasonably stay packed. The Bergeon/Swiss army case back remover is the pivotal piece. A great caseback tool plus a blade. Right next to that is a springbar and pin tool with a cheat upgrade; the tool was from a cheap Ali Express kit, but the tips are Bergeon replacements. I modified a corkscrew to hold two Victorinox mini tools. The red tool is a press. Sometimes a freehand push of a strap pin feels a little reckless. This offers more control. The Buck multi-tool picks up a number of other utilities. Finally, the pouch allows me to transport a watch in the kit without fear of scratching it in the tools. It was fun making it. I hope I get to use it soon.

I bought this Skmei from Ali express. Skmei is known for budget knock offs- This closely resembles the “Casi-Oak” in a metal finish. It came on a cheap bracelet- It was really uninspiring. I had it for months and never wore it. On time change day, I looked at it and wondered if it was the bracelet that I hated. I had a couple of these rubber straps for a Casio fit (narrow lug width with a flare). The lug width wasn’t the same, but it was an easy trim. On the strap- I kind of like it.

So the 11 that are working right now, plus extra bands, my g shock is in the suv and then my other 7 are in other post that need batteries and fixing watch bands So have around 19 watches in my collection now

I just had this beauty on my bench. It belongs to a friend- didn’t know if it could be fixed. Turns out it was just a depleted capacitor. Took me longer to set the perpetual calendar than it did to change the capacitor.

love seeing all the people in this community that have a collection of watches, I am still new to this and I am a work in progress. I am curious, how long did it take you to get to where you are in your collection of watches? Are you satisfied with your collection currently beside looking for the new and latest ? Now I am talking about your most significant and notable watches , you know the ones that is your go to and that you will always have wanted and had looked, waited, and pined for. I love to hear about your journey and what you are still looking for. Let’s have fun with this!