It’s that time again. My favorite excursion of the month is always seeing fellow watch nerds at RedBar ATL. Per usual, the local RedBar meetup is the best form of vicarious retail therapy – we’re all in this money-burning affliction together, so why not make the most of it? September 2022’s meetup took the form of a picnic on a wonderfully sunny Saturday afternoon (yesterday, to be precise); reliable as ever, the group did not disappoint and brought out their Sunday best ahead of schedule.

About

If you haven’t read my initial monologue about RedBar, I think it is worth visiting if only for a glimpse into why the madness surrounding wrist watches is best experienced in a group setting. That first post was more or less focused on healthy camaraderie – we naturally (and unsurprisingly) surround ourselves with like-minded individuals who enjoy similar activities and interests. Each time I hang out with the gang, I consider it a rewarding experience: good company, good watches, and new insights that are valuable to yours truly as he tries to expand his horological horizons little by little. This month was no different, except that we swapped the typical brewery setting for a picnic in scenic Buckhead and successfully managed to drag a couple loved ones with us along the way. Without further adieu, here is a visual smörgåsbord for you to feast upon.

Watch Scouting

Andrew’s Seamaster 300M Professional. Loving those clean waves across the crispy white dial.

Not to be outdone, the dial texture on this Farer Supercompressor is equally superb. Check out the earthy warmth of the titanium.

The pride and joy of RedBar ATL’s glorious leader, the Solunagraph. Absolutely incredible. Talk about time capsules, eh?
One more time for the kids. I love this piece.

Mehul, if you are reading this, I figured out the designation. Call her the “Blue No. 2.”

We’re playing a couple of the hits today – this is one of my favorite watches in the entire group, the Santos. Can you believe it was designed for pilots?

David’s lume monster of a watch, but this time in sunlight. Check out my previous RedBar recap to see its transformation. P.S.A. this watch is not actually named the “lume monster.”

The Grand Seiko SBGE271. Sheesh, that texture is just other-worldly.

The Cartier gang is thriving, Tanks are in right now. Need to add something square to the arsenal soon.

More Grand Seiko elegance in the form of the limited edition SBGH267 “Whirlpool.” I have said it before, but this and the SBGE271 above show why GS is the king of dial design.

To learn more about RedBar ATL and see other cool watches (or potentially join the crew), check out their Instagram page.

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