The seasons dictate my watch choices more than I’d like to admit.
Summer was all about the Veles and dive watches. Casual straps, bright dials, pieces that could handle sweat and water.
Fall changes everything.
The Sinn 556i comes back into heavy rotation. That anthracite dial disappears in summer brightness but shines in October’s muted light. Perfect with a sweater and leather jacket.
I pulled out a vintage dress watch that’s been sitting unworn for months. Nothing special - generic Swiss movement, 34mm case, original leather strap from the 1960s. But it fits fall’s slower energy.
The G-Shock gets packed away until spring. Its utility feels wasted when I’m not outdoors regularly.
Do I need four watches in rotation? No. The Sinn could handle everything year-round. But variety keeps collecting fun.
Each season brings different watches out of the box. That’s half the joy of having options.
What’s your fall rotation looking like?