No white dial for me today. My dad passed away yesterday, so I’m with family doing funeral planning. Only the best for my dad. This watch symbolizes something I never thought I could achieve. My family comes from humble beginnings in the mountains and hollers of Tennessee and Kentucky. We’re not fancy people, and we never will be. However, my parents always instilled in me a word ethic to work harder than everyone else. My dad will live on in that way. Love you Dad. This one’s for you.

For the next 3 days while I’m out of town.

With the brown leather strap and this dial, my Garmin reminds me of some pilot watch styles. But with the arrangement of the “complications” it might fit into a different category. Either way, I’m enjoying this set up.

So last night, I had the chance to attend a private event held at the Christopher Ward Showroom in Falls Church VA. Their watches do not disappoint. I did not leave with a new watch, but it was a close call.

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)