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He left me the watch when he died: a Hamilton World War II military model that I wind daily, and it was both a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that I will always have a part of him, but his gift also afflicted me with an obsession for watches. They speak to me of order, of elegance, of plans and milestones, and venturing outside without one on my wrist produces a strange feeling. Indeed, in my book, a man is not a gentleman unless he wears a timepiece. It's perhaps impossible for me to own every watch I desire, but the creations here would be a fine start for any gentleman's collection. Be it rose gold or platinum, leather band or metal bracelet, these mechanical masterpieces deserve a place on your wrist (or, in one case, in your pocket). And one day, your largesse might well spark yet another obsession. Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo in rose gold $36,100, at Patek Philippe Showroom at de Boulle, and at Tiffany & Co. IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère Retrograde in 18K red gold $99,800, at Eiseman Jewels. BY JAMES BROCK Right: Shinola Runwell $500, at Neiman Marcus; the Shinola boutique, Plano. Below: Patek Philippe Hunter pocket watch in 18K white gold $51,000, at Patek Philippe Showroom at de Boulle. Right: Van Cleef & Arpels Pierre Arpels Heure d'ici & Heure d'ailleurs $39,200, at Neiman Marcus NorthPark. Left: Omega De Ville Trésor with Sedone gold watch on leather strap $13,800, at the Omega boutique, Bachendorf 's, Tourbillon. Below: David Yurman limited-edition Classic 43.5mm watch $8,900, at David Yurman. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day- Date $62,500, at Bachendorf 's, Patek Philippe Showroom at de Boulle. Dior Chiffre Rouge C03 $9,150, at Dior. Ballon Bleu de Cartier $15,200, at the Cartier boutique, Eiseman Jewels. Harry Winston Project Z6 Blue Edition $48,500, at Harry Winston, Tourbillon. Hublot Spirit of Big Bang King Gold $47,000, at the Hublot boutique. Bell & Ross BR123 Original Black $2,800, at Patek Philippe Showroom at de Boulle. Chopard Mille Miglia 2013 edition, 18K rose-gold limited edition $24,360, at Bachendorf 's. Hermès Dressage steel watch $8,450, at Hermès.