Watches

Chris has a watch problem.

Hype does nothing for him. He will never go crazy over a Rolex or a Cartier, even though his taste runs expensive and the collection already holds a few serious pieces.

Markel is a strap monster, and his Casios beep at the top of every hour.

“Watches are a fantastic hobby, but they’re like a disease. Once you’re bitten, you’re f*cked.”

Kevin O’Leary

Markel got bit.

9In the collection

6On the wish list

The Collection

By wrist time (most worn first), updated October 2026

Stowa Flieger Classic 36mm

“El Piloto”

Handmade for pilots since 1927, with a manual-winding Swiss movement in a 36mm case. No logo on the dial. No complications. Discreet, and on his wrist more than any other watch.

Casio F-105W-1A

“The 105”

The official watch of taxi drivers and billionaires, and the ultimate pueblo piece. Illuminator backlight, alarm and stopwatch. He gave his first one to a taquero and just bought another.

G-Shock Mudmaster GWG-2000-1A3

“The Big Mac”

Indestructible tank that does everything and needs nothing. Altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer. Solar, atomic clock sync, zero Bluetooth. Analog champion, on his wrist for every motorcycle run into the mountains.

Grand Seiko Taisetsu SBGA415

“Divorce Piece”

Caliber 9R65, Automatic Spring Drive. Underrated champion of mechanical watches. Debonair. Bought to mark the day his divorce became final. Most watches mark a beginning. This one marks an ending.

Seiko 5 Sports SRPD91

“The Seiko 5”

Seiko’s legendary automatic movement, with day and date. Water resistant to 100 meters, on a NATO strap. No battery to replace, ever: the motion of his wrist keeps it running.

Casio AE-1000W-5AV

“El Marino”

World Time for 48 cities, plus UTC. The farewell piece: it marked the departure of his best friend, a Marine, and they both got Casios. James Bond on a Honda.

Grand Seiko Shunbun SBGA413

“El Cherry”

Caliber 9R65, Automatic Spring Drive. Soft pink dial inspired by cherry blossoms, and one of the most sought-after Grand Seikos made. Properly rated champion of mechanical watches. Bling.

Casio A168W-1

“The Casio”

Retro steel square with a backlight that lights the whole face and the beep at the top of every hour. How to look fancy in a poor neighborhood without pissing anybody off.

Q&Q Bowling Watch

“El Boliche”

Bowling pins and a floating bowling ball for a second hand. Pretty fucking cool. Bought for his bitchy ex, she said no, so he kept it. Women are appalled. He does not give a fuck.