Maybe it's just a general fatigue from AI, notifications, microphones, and cameras everywhere, but I'm pretty sure my next watch will be something from Germany or Switzerland containing springs and gears.

Don’t forget Japan! There’s some great Japanese mechanical watches. I’m a fan of the Seiko spring drive movement.

Right! I have been looking longingly in the direction of Grand Seiko.

Beautiful machines.

I went from an EV to my first manual car earlier this year for similar reasons I think

Yes but a Garmin is an upgrade.

Or Japan? Having digital accuracy and 10 year battery life is pretty nice.