What are we doing here?
I probably started with watches as part of my journey to acquire some basic tools, skills and habits that would (hopefully) make me a more reliable person for myself and those I care for.
As with folding knifes and other EDC-stuff, I became obsessed with watches. I have spendt tons of time and money to figure out what I like and what I need, just to find that I have circled back to where I started in many ways.
I'm back to many of the same brands and simplicity that I had at the start. Maybe it wasn't a waste of time? Maybe I needed to do it that way to find out that I didn't need a Monster G-Shock with thousands of functions, a Rambo Knife of a folding knife combined with a fountain pen 😅
I think I have figured out what I need. So being the reliable adult I have tried to become, I should be able let it go and just enjoy and use the awesome stuff I actually have acquired through this journey?
I probably would need to stop sitting in here comparing my toys with the other boys then, huh? Well, shit...
EDC should be purposeful and lightweight. I’ve seen some guys running around with Batman’s utility belt. If it works for them, great. I’m too lazy to cart a ton of large devices. And of course, a great watch is the starting point.
Advice to the newcomers to the EDC-community: Watch out
I hate excessive things and functions, probably connected to my OCD 🤔 I also carry this in my manbag:
(That's the tiny Bic, for referance)
Today's watch, pen, knife in artsy black and white - check!
Today's watch, pen, knife in artsy black and white - check!
Everything the modern man could need 👌
Your BB36 looks like a completely different watch on strap, fascinating!
I got here in a similar fashion. Looking to maximize my EDC, I wanted an automatic watch. I lied to myself (or maybe honestly didn't know) in saying that a battery might go bad when I needed it most.
I carry phone, earbuds, keys with two micro-tools, wallet, pen, field notes, and watch. All are minimalist in nature making for easy pocket carry. Pocket knife, flashlight and pistol are situational carry.
I have a few more tools I carry in my work backpack along with my laptop. In my car I have a 24 hour stuff sack that can go straight into my backpack. Finally, I have a geolocation indicator on Rick Grimes so I know which way to head when the zombies come.
I got here in a similar fashion. Looking to maximize my EDC, I wanted an automatic watch. I lied to myself (or maybe honestly didn't know) in saying that a battery might go bad when I needed it most.
I carry phone, earbuds, keys with two micro-tools, wallet, pen, field notes, and watch. All are minimalist in nature making for easy pocket carry. Pocket knife, flashlight and pistol are situational carry.
I have a few more tools I carry in my work backpack along with my laptop. In my car I have a 24 hour stuff sack that can go straight into my backpack. Finally, I have a geolocation indicator on Rick Grimes so I know which way to head when the zombies come.
This two layer Victorinox is the only tool/thing I really NEED beside my phone of course. The scissors are awesome and I habe filed the tiny flat screwdriver (for glasses) a bit so it fits the screws of my BB36 bracelet and ISOfrane buckle and I also filed the needle that's in the scale, so that fits microadjusts and drilled lugs 👌Watches are mostly fun and practical, not needed. But probably my favourite part of the "hobby".
Everything the modern man could need 👌
Suddenly looked a bit Unimatic 🤔
This two layer Victorinox is the only tool/thing I really NEED beside my phone of course. The scissors are awesome and I habe filed the tiny flat screwdriver (for glasses) a bit so it fits the screws of my BB36 bracelet and ISOfrane buckle and I also filed the needle that's in the scale, so that fits microadjusts and drilled lugs 👌Watches are mostly fun and practical, not needed. But probably my favourite part of the "hobby".
That’s one of my situational carry knifes. I might have to make the mod and EDC it! Thanks!
As someone who has a HUGE watch goal, I would be lying if I said I hadn't realized that the only way I might accomplish that is to not hang out here every day.
But maybe watch collecting isn't about getting the watches, but the friends we make along the way?
As someone who has a HUGE watch goal, I would be lying if I said I hadn't realized that the only way I might accomplish that is to not hang out here every day.
But maybe watch collecting isn't about getting the watches, but the friends we make along the way?
Truetrue and very poetic too.. Kinda Forrest Gumpish 👌 Looking forward to the sequel:
That’s one of my situational carry knifes. I might have to make the mod and EDC it! Thanks!
I'm probably getting this for my pouch or keyring too 🤔 very cool springbartool on what usually is the file 😊
I never got into "EDC" as you see on social media, too much of it seemed like gear collecting disguised as "preparedness". I might have been helped in coming to that conclusion by being ordered to carry around a bunch of crap at work "just in case" and realizing that 99% of the time it was more of a hinderance than help.
I normally carry a Benchmade Bugout, a watch, a card carrier, and a phone on my person, and in my work backpack I carry a phone charger, my earbuds, and a small rechargeable flashlight. I tried adding a few more things, but found it started getting in the way of carrying space in the backpack or filled up my pockets to the point it was annoying.
I never got into "EDC" as you see on social media, too much of it seemed like gear collecting disguised as "preparedness". I might have been helped in coming to that conclusion by being ordered to carry around a bunch of crap at work "just in case" and realizing that 99% of the time it was more of a hinderance than help.
I normally carry a Benchmade Bugout, a watch, a card carrier, and a phone on my person, and in my work backpack I carry a phone charger, my earbuds, and a small rechargeable flashlight. I tried adding a few more things, but found it started getting in the way of carrying space in the backpack or filled up my pockets to the point it was annoying.
Perfect carry 👌 I started out with a BugOut as my first proper knife, been through a lot of others since then. But have landed on a medium Victorinox. Knifelaws here are: a butterknife is also a knife and all knifes are illegal in public spaces. But the swiss army knife mostly gets a pass by other civilans at least. And if there should be trouble it helps that it's a small, non-locking blade that's part of a multitool (i hope).
Perfect carry 👌 I started out with a BugOut as my first proper knife, been through a lot of others since then. But have landed on a medium Victorinox. Knifelaws here are: a butterknife is also a knife and all knifes are illegal in public spaces. But the swiss army knife mostly gets a pass by other civilans at least. And if there should be trouble it helps that it's a small, non-locking blade that's part of a multitool (i hope).
Here in Canada as long as it's carried as a tool it's legal pretty much everywhere. The Bugout is perfect for me because it's relatively small, and not super tacticool. Most people never bat an eye if I usit, or while it's clipped in my pocket.
You can't go wrong with Victorinox though, they are classic. I had one many years ago as a teen, and of course lost it as teens do.
Here in Canada as long as it's carried as a tool it's legal pretty much everywhere. The Bugout is perfect for me because it's relatively small, and not super tacticool. Most people never bat an eye if I usit, or while it's clipped in my pocket.
You can't go wrong with Victorinox though, they are classic. I had one many years ago as a teen, and of course lost it as teens do.
It's legal as a tool here aswell, but only if you are doing work where you carry it. A carpenter that forgets to take the knife out of his belt before he leaves and goes to grocery store or takes the buss can get in trouble. Even if it's spotted in a routine traffic stop and they se the work uniform. It's so fucking stupid. The knife is always a weapon according to the law and it's always (basically) a tool in real life.
In Canada you can carry a Rambo knife as long as its in the open and not hidden. Folders with under 3 inch non quick opening blades can be in pockets. After that it comes down to intent. I always have a Victorinox on my key ring with a Victorinox utility card in my wallet. Plus a belt Gerber military multi tool. I can fix a lot of stuff with those.
In Canada you can carry a Rambo knife as long as its in the open and not hidden. Folders with under 3 inch non quick opening blades can be in pockets. After that it comes down to intent. I always have a Victorinox on my key ring with a Victorinox utility card in my wallet. Plus a belt Gerber military multi tool. I can fix a lot of stuff with those.
Sounds reasonable 👌 I think things might be a bit more lax in sticks like I do 😊
Nice fisher space bullet never seen it glossy
Nice fisher space bullet never seen it glossy
It's just the regular black. It's not really glossy, just a bit worn 😊
I started down that EDC path. Bought a few knives, pens, and so on. I then realized I don’t like carrying extra things so my EDC turned into NHIWN (never have it when needed) tools. I do like pocket knives and alternate between this Laguiole and Grohmann.
I found my perfect pocket knife and pen, but have not found my one watch. The basic Victorinox swiss army knife fits in my pants coin pocket and a Kaweko brass fountain pen clips to the inside of my normal pocket with plenty of room for my minimalist wallet. Phone goes in the other pocket, so two is plenty.
The more I do this the more I think I may end up with a simple 3 hander as well though. I recently got a Vaer A7 (vintage explorer style) watch, I have high hopes for it when it arrives.
I started down that EDC path. Bought a few knives, pens, and so on. I then realized I don’t like carrying extra things so my EDC turned into NHIWN (never have it when needed) tools. I do like pocket knives and alternate between this Laguiole and Grohmann.
Nice! Something small and versetile is always a good option 😊
I found my perfect pocket knife and pen, but have not found my one watch. The basic Victorinox swiss army knife fits in my pants coin pocket and a Kaweko brass fountain pen clips to the inside of my normal pocket with plenty of room for my minimalist wallet. Phone goes in the other pocket, so two is plenty.
The more I do this the more I think I may end up with a simple 3 hander as well though. I recently got a Vaer A7 (vintage explorer style) watch, I have high hopes for it when it arrives.
Nice watch! I would probably pick something with date and timing function like that 38mm Solar Diver you got there if I were to have ONE watch !! A leatherstrap, a nato or MN-stap, a STAIB-BRACELET (heavy duty milanese) and maybe a rubber strap. Perfect one watch collection 👌
Nice watch! I would probably pick something with date and timing function like that 38mm Solar Diver you got there if I were to have ONE watch !! A leatherstrap, a nato or MN-stap, a STAIB-BRACELET (heavy duty milanese) and maybe a rubber strap. Perfect one watch collection 👌
Gotta say...it dont look bad...
Apart from my watch of the day, my phone, and my wallet, I always have a Victorinox Sportsman in my pocket. On my keyring is a tiny LED torch (it's amazing how advanced these things have become!) There's a needle and thread and a band-aid in my wallet, and a roll of tools in my car.
I fear nothing.