Went out for the weekend and dined at a restaurant, haven't done that in months...maybe half a year? Maybe longer? I lost track really. The meal was good.
Been wearing the Victorinox INOX on most days and after a while if you stop paying attention to what you are wearing on your wrist, you start to appreciate whatever wristwatch you may have simply based on its qualities.
Convenience of Quartz
For me the convenience of quartz is proving irresistible and I was going upmarket and acquiring possibly a quartz Tag Heuer Aquaracer or Formula 1, but after some consideration I ruled both out as unnecessary. The Formula 1 with their strange plastic/rubber attachments on the sides of the case (especially the older WAC prefixed models or the gaudy lettering on the newer WAZ series are unappealing), however, I have a weakness for the beautiful multi-color Tag Heuer logo on the Formula 1 compared to the monochrome version on the Aquaracer. For all intent and purpose, I'd consider a preowned Aquaracer.
Quality Case, Crystal and Bracelet
But back to the INOX, its the sapphire crystal and well made stainless steel case and bracelet that makes this a great watch. It'll become a classic someday and likely another 5-7 more years need to pass when its no longer being made when prices will hit original retail; much like how the Zodiac Seadragon's are now at or near retail prices. Another one that surprised me was the classic SSB series of Seiko quartz chronographs. They are perfectly sized and designed, it was a pity mine broke after a battery replacement.
I'm finding, sticking to well-made classic designs are more durable and desirable for the long term. INOX fits all those categories and of course had they used better lume and perhaps lightened the weight, it would have been a home run and selling for way more than I could ever afford.
But such is life. You take what it gives you.
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