The Search for the Perfect Watch for Belén

Santiago Barroso Torres
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3 Min. de lectura

As I write this article, my wife Jimena is 32 weeks pregnant, eagerly awaiting the arrival of our first child.

From the moment we learned we were going to be parents, I, as a watch enthusiast, knew there could be no better occasion (or excuse, depending on how you look at it) to find a watch that would mark such a significant chapter in my life.

Once I decided I wanted a watch for this special moment, I embarked on what would become one of the most exciting—and, at times, complicated—tasks for a watch lover: the search for the perfect watch. Now, I had nine months to find the piece that would accompany me as a father.

At first, I already had several watch brands and models in mind—timeless, iconic pieces I had admired for years and always dreamed of owning. But as I researched more and spent hours deciding, something inside me whispered that it didn’t make sense to choose any of those models.

That’s when I discovered the first truth: the watch shouldn’t be about me. It should be about my child.

As I shifted my focus and continued searching for a watch that would be more about my child than about me, my wife and I discovered that the person who would change our lives forever was going to be a beautiful girl.

With this new perspective—(i) the watch should be about my child, not about me, and (ii) it would be a little girl—I pressed on. But still, something didn’t feel entirely right.

Weeks turned into months, and finally, I arrived at the second truth. While the watch should symbolize my daughter, whom we would later name Belén, its purpose was far greater than simply reminding me of her. The watch was meant to accompany Belén and me through our journey together. I imagined it being there for all the important milestones in her life: her birth, her birthdays, her graduations, and all the other significant moments that would define her.

As time passed, I grew closer to understanding the true purpose of Belén’s watch. It was then that I discovered the third truth. While the watch would accompany Belén and me through life’s journey, it wasn’t just meant to belong to me—it also had to belong to her. At the right moment in her life (though I still don’t know when), the watch should be passed on to her as a gift. It would then accompany her through her own adventures, allowing her to create new memories, all while honoring the moments we shared together.

With the purpose now clear, I came to the fourth and final truth. The watch had to be one that both Belén and I would love. And as you can imagine, that wasn’t an easy task. This was not just about my preferences, but also about the tastes of someone who hadn’t even been born yet, and who, of course, couldn’t express an opinion.

After an exhaustive search for watches that would suit both of us, I finally found the one. A watch that would be with Belén and me every step of the way.

I arranged for the watch to be available at an official dealer of the brand, just before the last trip Jimena and I would take before Belén’s arrival—the last trip where we wouldn’t have to worry about bottles, strollers, or leaving Belén with her grandparents.

And then the day came. The day to buy the watch for Belén and her dad. I’m convinced it was the best decision I could have made to accompany us on this incredible adventure ahead.

Now, at 32 weeks of Jimena’s pregnancy, I am filled with emotions, excitement, and even a little fear about Belén’s arrival. But I also feel a sense of peace, knowing that from the moment we meet, both Belén and I will have a watch to guide us through this beautiful journey together.

The Perfect Watch Chosen for Belén