Marc tries to fast-forward through the formalities, but settles into the usual wrist (and beer) check before getting to the big news: Aaron just landed his dream Grand Seiko—thanks to some impressive maneuvering and a little help from the TGN Slack.

The guys dig into what Seiko means to Aaron, how it’s shaped his collecting journey, and why his watches feel like an extension of his personality. It’s a story of timing, community, and the inevitably Grand outcome.

Marc, Felix, and Rachel head to Rocky Mountain National Park for a weekend of camping, hiking, and unplugging. Meanwhile, Aaron begins installing an art project at Boone Tavern’s Crafted restaurant—a celebration of Student Craft design and tradition.

Back on the watch front, Marc has CWC field watches on the brain, while Aaron brings up a timepiece that sparks a conversation about whether some watches cross into “dress up” or even full-on “cosplay.” In the end, they agree: wear what makes you happy. If that includes a wizard hat, so be it.

It’s summer. It’s hot. And we’ve made it to Episode 10!

Aaron is fully appreciating the quick micro-adjust on his VPC Type 37HW, while Marc and Felix are gearing up for Grateful Dead Night at the Colorado Rapids—expect stories (and maybe tie-dye) in the next episode.

Marc rekindles his love for the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, thanks to Felix’s clever plan: wear it himself until Marc couldn’t resist. It’s now back on wrist, especially for pulling espresso shots using the “30” mark on the bezel.

In this week’s Tabs Open section, Marc has a strange trio on his radar: a Brew, an Accutron, and a faithful Seiko reissue—coffee, tuning forks, and clean vintage lines. Meanwhile, Aaron comes out of nowhere with Panerai on the brain. Did they finally make a right-sized watch that sheds some of the brand’s baggage?

Plus, a full-circle moment: Aaron’s daughter is traveling through Canada, swimming in the same waters where he once wore his original Tag Heuer Formula 1—now it’s on her wrist, continuing the journey.