You've seen a couple other versions of this in the past, but at the same time, it seems like an update was overdue. I like the watches I have from my grandparents, in-laws etc. They've shaped my love and use of timepieces over the years. They also bring back many fond memories of spending time with who wore them. And as a child it was fun to play with the watches too and try to figure them out. I am missing my Dad's watch since Andy inherited that one. Also missing is my first watch, but I know I have it around here somewhere. But some of the others shown here give the same look and feel so stand in as replacements.
Then of course, the right half of the pic gets into some of the modern smart watch era. I really like all the capabilities they provide, but feel like they are lacking at the same time. They're kind of cold and impersonal. Apple watch is the king of capability and integration, but stinks at battery life (a day or two at best). Garmin is a surprising contender for functionality and integration and is king of battery life (measured in multiple weeks), and the face customization make it a little warmer and personal. In the middle you have the Casio G-Shock line. The digital one is their attempt at a smart watch, fitness monitor, and has just enough functionality and toughness to stay in the mix. The one with hands is the ultimate in durable, capable, and mostly analog, but with the bare miminum of smart features. However, it's my favorite in looks, feel, and personality.
So who knows what one or two you might see me wearing at any given point in time… Mostly just playing around with what they can do and using them to keep myself organized and fit.
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