Ed White making his appearance today!! As you all know, I'm a big Nostalgic, Sentimental Heirloom Watch guy! 😎 Watches all speak to me in different ways, and being intentional of how I interact with time is such a big part of my life. This is partly how I have become such a Big Omega fan specifically the "Moon Watch". I LOVE this history of going to the Moon and How Omega was a part of that history. I was fortunate enough to be offered a couple of "Special" watches that are very limited production and I am honored to be able to have them in my collection and turn them into heirlooms for my 2 boys and for generations to come. This is a long post but everything below is why this particular piece is special not just for me but to anyone who is interested in some of the reasons why Omega is a special brand and why Ed White means so much to the brand. Ed White wasn’t just another astronaut—he was the first American to walk in space during the Gemini 4 spacewalk on June 3, 1965. He floated outside his spacecraft for about 23 minutes, tethered, using a handheld maneuvering gun—basically a space-age “jetpack pistol.” By all accounts, he loved it… and had to be ordered back inside. The modern Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 “Ed White” is Omega doing a few things at once: 1. Honoring a pivotal moment in space history White’s spacewalk helped cement the Speedmaster’s reputation as the space chronograph. 2. Celebrating the legendary Calibre 321 The watch uses the original-style Calibre 321 movement—the same architecture used in early Speedmasters, including those worn during Gemini and Apollo missions. 3. Recreating the exact watch style he wore It’s based on the pre-moon Speedmaster reference (105.003): - Straight lugs (no crown guards) - Symmetrical case - Clean, tool-watch aesthetic - Hesalite crystal (on originals; sapphire on the modern version with vintage cues) This is why collectors call it the “Ed White”—it’s shorthand for that specific reference tied to his EVA.

My regular work watch. Love this one. Fills the function of a watch I don't worry about.

So not only did I unplug, but I also broke down and got a little something. I’m down to one more “want” for 2026 and unless something big happens, know it will be a while before that Hamilton is on my wrist. But for now, welcome the Monterey Kitty Hawk EK to the family.

After taking the advice of my boss quite literally, I unplugged from everything over the past week, no work emails, no socials, no nothing. Gotta be honest, I feel great. But I did think, who else can I share my collection with who gets the addiction. Well to catch y’all up, in no particular order, it’s days 17 through 23 of the 30 day challenge. Yes, you’ll see the.l debut of my new Dan Henry in there, she a beauty and wore her on Wednesday on my travels home. She’ll get a proper introduction after the challenge.

Took my retirement watch today, sitting in my garden with a coffee