I am working on paring things down to about 15 watches. This is the current box I have. Not included are a couple of modded divers that are in the process of getting new dials that I am making.
MWC G10 with Tritium- my early morning god walking watch. 40mm, which is in the big side for me, but It is a solid keeper.
Lorus Lumibrite military style (ref. Goes here)- 38mm. This thing is an absolute torch. Highly readable, very light and is amazing on Barton canvas.
Citizen Ecodrive Chandler (ref. Goes here)- 38mm The first nice watch that was gifted to me off of my Amazon list. Fully lumed numbers and respectable lume. Looks good in a bracelet or canvas.
Timex 36mm Scout. I like the size and dial design, but I wish that the contrast was better. Why they picked tan text is beyond me. This is a placeholder for my incoming Momentum SLK. As such it is in the digital section.
Casio G-Shock 5600 basic square- Got this gently used at a good price. Currently on NATO with 3D printed 22mm adapters. It is big in me, so this one may be leaving the box at some point.
Timex Ironman with Indiglo- I had a ‘93 version in middle school, which is long gone. This one is the same coloring, but from ‘01. A sentimental watch pick, but also very functional.
Timex Todd Snyder Military Scout- 40mm and feels a little big on me. I like the lumed numerals and overall layout, but the sub-second track on a quartz watch makes no sense at all. Looks good on all kinds of NATOs and probably many other straps given the chance. Just chunkier in me than where I am otherwise landing on field watches.
38 mm Timex Military Chronograph (made in 2000). I had a larger Chrono, but the smaller size and military styling suit me much better. Came on a Timex branded stock stainless bracelet, that is comfortable if not a little jangly thanks to the hollow end links. I should be able to bend those into position to resolve the problem. If am in the mood to time things without an alarm, then this is my go to.
It is an easy to read, small analog Chrono and it is all stainless steel, so that is a lot from Timex. One of their better designs and sporting a decent central Chrono hand movement. This is a watch worthy of a reissue. As watch sizes come back down, I wouldn’t be surprised if this one comes back, though I wonder if it would match the original.
I looked at other military Chronos in this size (Pulsar, Citizen, etc.), but this one won out for the non-flat dial and cost (snagged for $30).
Seiko 5 SNK783. My first Seiko 5, and my first blue watch. Dressier than most of my watches. I keep trying this on different straps, but nothing I have found so far feels just right. Brown leather works pretty well, but I don’t usually wear leather. I will try it again this winter on brown leather as that will be a better season for it.
Technically, I really like it. I just don’t feel like wearing it as often as my other watches. It is nice to have a dress watch option that is blue, but I don’t dress up often.
This may not be a long term keeper and I feel bad about that. I want to like it, so we will see. I am pretty sure this takes a 38.5mm dial, so I could mod it.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air King.
My default dress/out to dinner watch. From my late FIL, this watch is permanently in the collection. He bought it new in 1960 and wore it neArly every day for about 50 years. The bracelet was very worn, and filthy, so it was replaced with an aftermarket jubilee bracelet. It actually appears to be an 18mm bracelet with 19mm endlinks. I keep trying to find a 19mm solid jubilee, but I dint think they are currently made. I might need to look Vintage.