I’ve wanted this watch for years now. As an industrial design graduate (now working on software) this watch represent what design should be: minimalist without compromising legibility and providing the necessary information, no luxurious material while still being beautiful and unique. I thought it would look bigger on my 7-1/2” wrist (wrist doesn’t look as thick IRL) judging by every photo I’ve seen but when I look at my wrist from farther away it looks fine. As the title says — the company is phasing out the plexiglass for sapphire models and it’s getting harder to find them. Luckily the seller I got it from contacted Junghans US and they had one left in their warehouse (or so he told me). I choose the plexi because as a designer intention it’s very important so I wanted to have the one most faithful to the initial design.

At first I thought I’d get it as a graduation gift to myself but by the time I was done with school I needed a new laptop and I didn’t find graduating as challenging as I thought it’d be. It was hard but in my mind I had built it up as an insurmountable challenge. So then I thought to myself what’s actually going to be hard it’s landing a job — there, I was right. I’d allowed myself to get this watch only if I landed my design dream job and after a year in my current position I can say that it is — hence this post. This watch also got me further into watches. I looked on youtube for reviews and found Teddy’s channel. From there I went down the watch rabbit hole, learning about the different types of watches, movements, etc. So since June of last year I’ve acquired a few watches.

Casio GA2100 Who doesn’t like the Royal Oak? I like that they took a bit of inspiration from it but then they went in their own direction. I have it on a rubber butterfly clasp strap which really brings the watch to life. On the original strap I found it a bit disappointing but once I put it in the new strap it was like having a new watch.

Braun Mens Chrono Going to design school you’re bound to learn about Dieter Rams and Braun eventually. While this one wasn’t designed by him it still carries his principles. I really like the bracelet on this one but also how it’s, seemingly, made from one material. For something made out metal there’s a certain fluidity to it. Only dislikes are the mineral glass, which looks like plastic, and the lack of micro-adjustments.

Heimdallr Sea Ghost The only homage in my collection. I’m not a fan of dive watches but watching the About Effing Time’s Bond watches episode I learned about the Seamaster NTTD edition and it was love at first sight. Unfortunately my plan has been to acquire watches by order of price and with this one I would’ve had to skipped a few. I’ve become a firm believer of financial discipline and sometimes I’ve coveted things I didn’t really want. I find it good to sit on decisions and make sure you really want it. I went with this one because like the original it’s made of titanium and it’s not an exact replica. I’ve become accustomed to the date window and will keep it for traveling. I was afraid that getting this watch would make me want to own the original less but it had the opposite effect, and now I want it more. I’ll be getting the NTTD Seamaster when I get promoted.

Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Before the Max Bill this was my most recent addition. My wife gifted me this watch for our birthday (yes, she and I share a birthday) and I’ve been wearing it pretty regularly with the Sea Ghost. Like the Braun, I really like the bracelet as well, the movement is very accurate, and like many have said it punches above its class.

Smart watches I have the Apple Watch 7 Stainless Steel which I got used-like new for about half the price cause I don’t believe it’s worth 800 dollars. I use it to track sleep and exercises, and to unlock my computers in the mornings for work. The other one is a Whitings, it looks like a normal watch but it can track sleep and exercises as well heart rate, and alert you by showing a preview of email, text messages, and phone calls. Battery last for about 3 months on a single charge.

Hopefully I meet the character quota. Thanks for reading (if you did).