In my last post, I shared the story of the break-in at my place, and how I was left with just one watch to my name. It was a rough time—losing my collection like that felt like losing part of myself. But out of that moment came something unexpected: a new appreciation for choosing quality over quantity.
After the insurance payout came through, I found myself at a crossroads. I could’ve started rebuilding my collection, piece by piece. But something in me shifted. Instead of replacing what I lost, I decided to do something different—put all the money into one, more meaningful watch.
Back then, I was still following Formula 1 pretty closely. This was the era of Sebastian Vettel tearing up the track in his Red Bull, seemingly unstoppable. And on his wrist? Casio Edifice. That stuck with me. I liked the idea of a watch that combined sporty style with a bit of racing pedigree, without breaking the bank.
So, I picked up the Casio Edifice with the 5345 module—the one pictured below. It’s a beast of a watch, made of stainless steel and easily the heaviest one I own. The face is carbon fiber, which gives it a cool, rugged texture, and it comes with a date feature and a chronograph setup with three subdials. Those subdials track minutes, seconds, and tenths of a second. The button above the crown starts and stops the stopwatch, and the one below resets it.
It runs on a reliable Japanese Miyota movement and is water-resistant up to 100 meters. Solid, dependable, and sharp-looking—this watch quickly became a go-to for me. I’ve had some great moments with it, from casual weekends to events where I needed something just a little more polished.
Unfortunately, a while back, I managed to crack the glass. It still works perfectly, but that crack stares back at me every time I wear it. Getting it fixed won’t be cheap, and I’m still torn on whether I should restore it or let it wear its battle scar with pride. There’s something kind of poetic about it, like a reminder of where this journey started.
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