For the Wrist… or the Heart and the Shelf? · Watch Lover

For the Wrist… or the Heart and the Shelf?

Some watches are bought for the wrist—meant to be worn, used, and trusted. Others? They’re for the heart and the shelf.

I keep coming back to brands like Grand Seiko and Credor. The polishing is immaculate, the dials are art, and the heritage is rich. I adore them. But when I look at what I actually wear, day after day, it’s rugged tool watches heritage — brushed steel watches.

So I ask myself: do I love the watch, or the idea of the brand? Sometimes, a piece ends up more admired than worn—more a symbol of appreciation than a companion on the wrist.

What about you? Do your favorite watches live on your wrist—or in your heart and on the shelf?

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