Nice writing and photos! I enjoy setting and winding my watches. I have several vintage watches that are manual wind. Long power reserves are impressive but in my opinion; overrated.

Thanks!

The Doxa is a great choice. I was actually thinking of that very watch after writing the comment. Couldn't find that G-Shock online. Do you know the reference number?

Wow that G-Shock has amazing color! Speaking of color maybe your next one could have a colorful dial? And if you’re not into that, how about a vintage watch? And of course there are many great vintage reissues or reimaginations

The crystal is a lot of fun. It was very scratched and luckily the watchmaker found an identical one to replace it. I'm not too paranoid with watches. So far so good!