Watches
Watches
Chris has a watch problem.
Markel buys watches for value, utility and cool shit.
He is a strap monster, and his Casios beep at the top of every hour.
Kevin O’Leary once said:
“Watches are a fantastic hobby, but they’re like a disease. Once you’re bitten, you’re f*cked.”
Markel got bit.
The Collection
Updated October 2026
Stowa Flieger Classic 36mm
“El Piloto”
Manual-winding Swiss movement, handmade for pilots since 1927. No logo. No complications. Discreet.
Grand Seiko Taisetsu SBGA415
“Divorce Piece”
Caliber 9R65, Automatic Spring Drive. Underrated champion of mechanical watches. Debonair.
Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413
“El Cherry”
Caliber 9R65, Automatic Spring Drive. Properly rated champion of mechanical watches. Bling.
Casio A168W-1
Vintage silver square.
Casio AE-1000W-5AV
“El Marino”
World Time for 48 cities (31 time zones) plus UTC. James Bond on a Honda.
G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000-1A3
“The Big Mac”
Altimeter, barometer, compass and thermometer. His safety blanket in the campo.
Seiko 5 Sports SRPD91
Casual daily.
Wish List
Longines Legend Diver 42mm
His blues watch. Internal bezel. Vintage DNA.
G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-B1000-1A4
A gorgeous classic and a collector’s item.
Kurono Tokyo “Bunkyo Tokyo” Eggshell White (Japanese ver.)
Hajime Asaoka’s most iconic dial. Only 50 worldwide.
Breguet Classique Phase de Lune 7787
Whimsical moonphase for diplomats. Old-money perfection.
F.P.Journe Chronomètre Bleu Calibre 1304
Best dial in the world. Tantalum case. Time only. Nuclear elegance.