TGIF: Is it time to reset our grail watch expectations?

With all the outsourcing of jobs, international competition, and the rise of the bots, it might be time to reset our notions of a grail watch.  What if the grail watch didn't cost $30,000? What if it didn't cost $3,000? What if it didn't even cost $300? It would take some of the financial pressure off and let you focus on the fun of watch collecting. Perhaps, the watch is just the McGuffin.  Your quest to find it, incorporate it into your personal style, and achieve a goal is the important story.

Tissot Carson Powermatic 80

My Tissot Carson Powermatic 80 was the culmination of a long quest to find and incorporate a Swiss automatic into my collection. I spent lots of time searching for an affordable Swiss watch. When the perfect sale came along, my wife saw it and suggested I pounce. It checked my Swiss watch goal.

A Grenen by Skagen watch from my collection

Watch collecting really is a "choose your own adventure" endeavor. Reflect on how Steve Jobs made the black turtleneck sweater an iconic look for tech leaders. If you wanted that modern minimalist look, what kind of watch would you choose? Skagen? Fossil? MVMT? The grail becomes the watch that creates that modern look perfectly. I was fortunate to find a Grenen by Skagen brand to bring that black modern minimalist vibe to my wrist.  (You can read my Grenen by Skagen review here.)

A Casio Forester

If you enjoy the outdoors and activities like hiking, fishing, wildlife photography, and hunting, how are those hobbies reflected on your wrist? What watch do you take on adventures? What watch do you wear everyday that reminds you of those adventures? When I lived in Florida, a Casio Forester (above) proved to be the perfect choice for outdoor adventures in the heat. It was light and had a breathable fabric strap. You can read my Casio Forester review here. The grail watch can be any watch that you search for and find and that fits your purposes perfectly. Happy Hunting!