Totally agree. Right now I’m deep in classic/old watch looks. But I see your point about Japanese watches being more interesting right now. Zero disagreement. The Swiss are resting on their laurels and have been for some time.

I prefer the looks of a bunch of Swiss watch brands. Not because of whatever perceived status they impart but for their looks. I find the look of a Submariner or a Speedmaster to be second to none. And their clones are usually just as good and classic looking (while obviously in a different tier).

I gotta go give those albums a listen!

The only time a map got busted out anywhere was when we were going on road trips. My dad started quizzing me about streets and directions about the time I turned 12. And he made me navigate from Las Vegas to the San Diego Zoo when I was a sophomore in high school. 100% on me.

Great looking timepiece! Is it quartz or automatic?

Bingo. Predictions like this are dumber than pig snot.