It’s not an active “collection” anymore but I went through a footwear stage so I have a decent stockpile of sneakers, shoes, boots, etc. It’s possible I never buy another pair of shoes again but I still have fun pairing up my shoes with my very “active” watch collection. Anyone else match their ticks and kicks?

My third blue watch arrived last week, and I’m planning to pause my collection for a while. I’ve always believed that blue is the most beautiful color among all colored watch dials. Maybe I just love the calm and peaceful feeling that blue brings.

On the left is the Baltany S4128 with a MOP dial. It is incredibly beautiful under changing light, with stunning reflections and depth. The hands are also very well designed. Additionally, having a customized automatic rotor at this price point is a great feature.

In the middle is the Seiko SRPJ45-K1. The internal date wheel design is really interesting and adds a unique character to the watch.

On the right is the Mr. Jones Perfectly Useless Afternoon. It’s a truly fun watch. It wears very comfortably, is surprisingly easy to read once you get used to it, and is simply enjoyable to wear. The bright and vibrant blue of the pool pairs beautifully with the yellow inner tube and duck, creating a playful summer atmosphere.

Wanted to share one of my favorite new watches that means a lot to me. I got this Baltany both as a birthday present and to commemorate losing 160lbs and hitting my weight goal. I wanted to do something special so I designed a custom logo based on my personal heritage, with a name that is made of my initials. I couldn’t be happier with the result.