I really do enjoy this little fella. Straight from 1981, displayed against a peach coloured tile that is reminiscent of the era. Also… I bought a new watch today! Will do the cool unboxing when it arrives.

Another glorious cold and wet winters morning. This PD homage on the leather feels perfect to add a bit of warmth to the day.

Today I’m wearing my Omega Speedmaster 321 “Ed White,” and this is one of those watches that reminds me why I fell so deeply into this hobby in the first place. There are obviously plenty of Speedmasters out there, and I’m fortunate enough to own a few different versions, but the 321 has always felt different to me. It isn’t about having the newest movement, the most technology, or even the most impressive spec sheet. It’s about the connection to what came before it. The proportions, the stepped dial, the vintage-style bracelet, and especially that beautiful Caliber 321 all come together in a watch that feels remarkably close in spirit to the Speedmasters of the 1960s. And now that I’ve started getting much deeper into watchmaking myself, I find that I appreciate the movement almost as much as the watch. Looking through the caseback and actually understanding a little more about what I’m seeing—the column wheel, the architecture of the chronograph, the levers, wheels, bridges and all of those tiny mechanical interactions—has changed the way I look at watches. I’m no longer just seeing a beautiful movement. I’m beginning to see the work and engineering happening inside it. That has probably been one of the biggest changes in my own watch journey. I still love collecting watches, but more and more I’m becoming fascinated by why they were made the way they were, how they work, and the history they carry with them. The 321 checks every one of those boxes for me.

Happy Tool Watch Tuesday! Heading out for shopping and errands before another infusion tomorrow. Need something low profile on the wrist for moving about easily. Might be some bumps, scrapes, and bangs along the way. Oh, my -- what to wear? Oh! "Cassie," of course! "Cassie," my Casio G-Shock Model DW5600-1V was my opening foray into the realm of tool watches and the first Casio and G-Shock I purchased. This was love at first wear. And if you are wondering where the name "Cassie" came from, I have my good friend @Chad Smith to thank for christening her for me. So off for shopping and adventures we go! Me, Cassie, and my crying wallet in tow. Grocery bags, Gatorade, and stuff galore. And piles of receipts spread across the floor. - Black Resin Sport Watch Featuring Shock Resistance - Multi-function Rectangular Dial - 42.8mm Case Width, 13.4mm Thick, 48.9mm Lug-to-Lug - Weight 53g - Quartz Digital Movement, Accuracy of +/- 15 Seconds per Month - 12/24-hour Formats - Functions Include Multi-Function Alarm, 1/100-second Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Hourly Time Signal, Auto Calendar - EL Electro Luminescent Backlight Illumination - Water Resistant to 200m (660 feet). Suitable for Recreational Scuba Diving - Comfortable Resin Strap Best wishes for a Terrific Tool Watch Tuesday!