Watches that accompany my days

Among the oldest timekeeping devices used by humanity were sundials and hourglasses. But today, I am starting my post with something different: a sugar timer.

Hello to the wonderful Hive Collector community. As June draws to a close, I wanted to contribute to the monthly theme proposed by our dear @mipiano.

That’s right, friends: instead of sand, this timer contains very fine sugar. It takes three minutes for the contents to flow from top to bottom when flipped. This promotional item has sat on the wooden living room table since I was a child.

It draws the eye, yet it has been handled so much—and dropped on the floor so often—that the resulting dings on its corners are visible in my photo.

Dive Watches

For everyday wear, I like a watch with a rugged build—one that won't break from a minor bump or impact and is water-resistant.
On a daily basis, I usually wear a vintage digital Casio: the DW-5600E, a well-known, all-terrain model.

When I go to the pool or the beach, or go snorkeling, I like to wear the Lucien Piccard watch—which is water-resistant to 200 meters—or the Seiko Kinetic.

For scuba diving, I switch to a watch capable of withstanding higher pressure—one that also features a rotating bezel to help track dive time.
I can use either of these two watches: the Casio "Turtle" (model 6309) or the 200-meter SteelDive; both are automatic models.

When diving with compressed air tanks—for instance, at a depth of 20 meters—our bodies and our watches (including the dive computer) are subjected to a pressure of 3 ATA (atmospheres absolute). This is because the two atmospheres of hydrostatic pressure are added to the atmospheric pressure exerted on the sea's surface.

This Citizen watch, designed for diving, was a gift from a Polish man—a professional diver and a friend of my mother. It served me well for several years and comes with an interface that connects to a computer to display dive data.

Swiss Watches

Throughout history, Swiss watchmaking has stood at the global pinnacle thanks to the quality of materials used, as well as the design and precision of the movements. Brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Omega, and Cartier, among others, are at the forefront of the industry and are the most renowned.

My Father's Watches

My father wore several watches throughout his life. Some were Russian models sold in Cuba, such as this Poljot and another—a Vostok—that I still have. My father also wore this Michele watch.

But of them all, the one that holds the most sentimental value for me is this Swiss watch from Baume & Mercier—a prestigious watchmaker founded in 1830 and renowned for its craftsmanship, lending its products an air of great luxury and elegance. Today, they are highly sought after by collectors.

My grandfather gave this automatic watch to my father to wear at his medical practice. He had a solid 18K gold bracelet custom-made, featuring his initials. This maintained the golden harmony of the watch case, which was gold-plated in the same karat.

Women's Citizen Watches

My Mother's Watches:

This watch is from the brand Vernier (United States), known for fashion watches with attractive designs that aim to follow European trends.
I really like its appearance, especially the silver-colored metal bracelet that opens and closes with a snap-lock mechanism.

I will never forget how happy she was when I gave her this Japanese Q&Q watch. She wore it for many years, and it still works.

Dress watches

I really like this American watch from the brand Michele. Its case and luxurious bracelet were crafted from top-quality steel.

This watch from the Italian brand Emporio Armani features a rectangular case and a white dial, creating a beautiful contrast with its black leather strap.

This Guess watch is truly beautiful, featuring high-quality steel and a captivating design. The movements for these watches are imported from Switzerland.

Cuervo y Sobrinos Watch

The Cuervo y Sobrinos brand has been active since 1882, when Ramón Fernández Río-Cuervo established a family business in Havana. They imported movements from Switzerland and customized the watches at their jewelry store in Cuba, thereby building a brand identity that garnered worldwide acclaim.

This Roskopf model is a pocket watch that has been adapted for use as a wristwatch. It is a manual-wind timepiece; its bone-colored dial, Roman numerals, and distinctive hand design give it a highly attractive look.

Other watches:

I gave this Q&Q to my wife, and it’s still keeping time, too. They are battery-operated watches, but they perform very well as long as the battery has sufficient voltage to run.

This all-blue Movado watch features a metal strap with a magnetic clasp.

Wall Clocks

Wall clocks simply had to be included in this post. They have graced the walls of my home for years. They all still run, and their wooden bodies—along with the sounds they produce—transport our minds back to the past, to the days when my parents were young.
There are American, German, and Russian models, among others from various countries. Each one holds stories that I have already shared in previous posts.

Well, thanks to those who read my posts and for the chance to make a small contribution to the month's theme, which wraps up today. Best regards to everyone.