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Running... Again?

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  If you know me you know there was a time about 10 years ago or so where I was running. A lot. At least 5 days a week and at least 5 miles a run. I wasn’t training, I wasn’t preparing for a race or a marathon. I just found myself enjoying the time spent running. I wasn’t obsessed with numbers, but I kept track of them all and liked seeing improvements in time and distances. It was good physical health and mental health. Then I tweaked my knee. Not bad enough that I couldn’t walk on it, just a tweak that told me I needed to back off of running for a little bit. So I decided on 2 weeks. At the end of 2 weeks I aborted a run very early as the pain was still there. 2 weeks became 3, became a month, became 5 years. 

The Mido Ocean Star Ti playing peek-a-boo. #teddywristshot

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Getting away for a bit before the madness ensues. Merry Christmas everyone.

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It's the Blue Angels for #bluewatchmonday

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Family photo day.

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Good night

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At work with the new guy, and holy cow I love this green. I'm not loving the strap or possibly the strap/deployant clasp combo. Guess I'm going strap shopping @bartonbands

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I wasn't expecting this for another week. I do like this green dial

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I've missed this guy. 2 weeks ago his battery died and after looking around town for I've I ended up doing what I should have dinner from the beginning, order from Amazon. At the beginning of 2 weeks I wondered if I'd miss him from the rotation and I did. It's also my last day of this #NoBracelet junk, but I do love this @bartonbands racing strap.

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I think this out take for today's DS-4 shot has given me some ideas for some future shots.

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This Certina DS-4 has been the surprise purchase of 2020 🌊. Looks great on the bracelet or on a warm leather. #NoBracelet

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The KFA and I catching the sunrise at work today, and still #NoBracelet

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Yes, this is the 3rd time in a week I've worn the Mido, but it matches my t-shirt. #NoBracelet

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It rained today, so of course I wore a diver today. The Mido a rubber strap. #NoBracelet

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Trying to get since reading in at lunch but this one Jesus stealing my attention. 😍 #NoBracelet challenge

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The Citizen Pointer Date. The Citizen Minute Repeater. The Citizen BL9000-59F. At least it's not "the Chandler" or whatever Citizen is using to babe their watches. Today's #NoBracelet entry.

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Today's #NoBracelet entry, the Khaki Field Automatic on, what's looking to be my favorite strap genre, a sailcloth strap

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It's been a crazy day, I'm lucky I got this shot. The Air Race on a blue strap for day 4 of my #NoBracelet challenge. Comfortable and makes the blue on the dial pop.

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Second watch of the day. Living this new @bartonbands racing strap on the "Other Moon Watch"

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Getting this one some sun. The Citizen Pointer Date.

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Meet The Collection, Version 2

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Version 2 of the collection was finalized today when I took delivery of my Mido Ocean Star Titanium. This is the last planned purchase of 2020 (I'm on the fence about another watch, but it can wait until 2021) and as such it takes my collection to what I think is a solid well rounded collection, if a little Swatch Group heavy. But before we get to version 2.0 we have to meet 1.0.  Version 1.0

He might not be the new watch in the box, but he still gets me like 😍

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Off to work with the new guy.

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The last watch of 2020, the Mido Ocean Star Titanium. After a rough period with my Orient Mako II I've been hesitant about dive watches. I knew they weren't my favorite style, but I like them. So I wanted to get a couple things with my dive watch. Titanium was a must. Orange accent colors were also a must. Beyond that it's got sapphire and solid endlinks, both steps up from the Mako II. My hope for this watch is it will be "the drive watch" for the foreseeable future. So far, I'm impressed. 🤩

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A little pop off color on a very gray day.

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Coop was feeling fancy on his wool 🐑 strap.

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Taking a break before the chaos gets started. Man... this watch 😍

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Taking this one to lunch. Still love how the numbers pop in the light. 😍

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Time for a change.

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I love this combo. The denim strap has broken in like a good pair of jeans. Glad for the cooler weather so I can enjoy this more.

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Lunch with an old friend for #bluewatchmonday

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It's not a flieger, but it's been to the moon. Close enough for #FliegerFriday? 🌛👨‍🚀

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I researched and watched all the reviews on this watch, but the sun ray dial still caught me by surprise. It's not as pronounced as my Orient Mako II, but it's still noticable and cool.

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Early fall sunset vibes with Coop.

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Doing some work with this angel.

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I don't think I'm ever going to get tired of this one.

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Not in his natural territory, but still looking good on a hike.

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I'm not saying the Rebel Alliance pilots would be wearing this. But I'm also not saying they wouldn't.

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Waiting for my first haircut since... February?

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Quick stroll with the dog in the smoke. Stay safe! This @crownandbuckle Harbor strap is breaking in nicely.

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I call this one the OH, Original Hamilton (in my collection).

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This is fine. Just having lunch... on Mars! #thisisnotfine #nofilter

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This one is growing on me.

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Catching the sunset.

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Trying out a @crownandbuckle strap on Coop as a fall/winter option. Really looking the quality of it.

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Look up.

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Lunch break with the Air Race.

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Look up.

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A good morning with this one. I love how the indices can jump from the dial.

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Trying to stay cool at work with the Blue Angels.

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#NewWatchThursday is a thing, right? Been wanting to get this for awhile. This is the watch that first made me take notice of watches. This is also probably the first watch where I'll need to read the manual.

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