Editor?s note: In this 3 Watch Collection for $5,000, reader Rowan H. (IG: @admit_to_im) brings us a trio of incredible and diverse tool watches that span from the mainstream to ?if you know you know? territory. We can?t take issue with any of these selections, and while there?s some overlap, there?s still plenty of unique personality on the table to enjoy this three watch collection. Rowan hails from the great state of Alaska where hiking, fishing, and biking take priority, hence no formal wear in sight here. Who needs dress watches when you can have tool watches that hit this hard"
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Formex Reef – White dial, black bezel – $1,725
The Formex Reef is an unapologetically modern diver. For the last few years, a popular trend has been “vintage-inspired” releases from brands, and I appreciate that Formex bucked that trend without hesitation. It is also the most thoughtful watch in my collection; every element was designed with a purpose, highly engineered, and skillfully executed. Corners were not cut. While I may not need an interchangeable bezel system, I appreciate that it exists. 

The date window, so often an afterthought, is integrated into the design with its beveled borders. While they make one of the finest bracelets on the market, the designers seem to appreciate the enjoyment of changing the straps and developed one of ...