To mark the arrival of the Aqua Terra timepiece’s latest evolution, Swiss watchmaker OMEGA convened a polished cross-section of designers, collectors, and watch-world enthusiasts. The new line, a series of twelve 30mm timepieces, distills the house’s horological gravitas into a more compact, decidedly feminine frame, and as partygoers sipped bubbly at OMEGA’s gleaming Newbury Street flagship, Dylan Efron made sure VMAN got a complete look at his getting-ready process.

6:00AM PST

“Arrive at LAX. I’ve been a United points geek for years and just applied for the status match with Delta. I left my house at 5:40am and made it through security by 6:00am for a 6:40am flight… and here I am questioning if I’m a Delta guy now”

9:00AM PST

“I finished Throne of Glass series on the plane and immediately share my hot takes on Instagram, and delightedly go through everyone’s comments. I need to start a booktok.”

“Made it to Boston and reminiscing about the last time I was here. I qualified for Boston and ran a sub 3 marathon here… but the race was crazy, hailed on us and people were dropping out because of hypothermia. I was on pace for a 2:42 marathon and Heartbreak DESTROYED me. Started cramping and ended the race around 2:53. Hoping the weather is better this trip.”

3:00PM EST

“Landed in Boston and picking out which watch I’m going with for the event. I ended up going with the two-toned Aqua Terra 30mm face. It’s the collection we’re here to celebrate.”

3:30PM EST

“Some under eye patches to help get rid of the jetlag. I’d never worn one of these before this year… but they work and they’re pretty fun.”

7:00PM EST

“Catching the sunset before we go in for dinner, wearing Tod’s. The pants needed a quick hem, so we found a sewing kit at the hotel and went to town trying to quickly make the pants fit… I think we got away with it.”

7:15PM EST

“Hanging w/ Albert (@edgyalbert) – stoked to see a guy into fashion and vintage. Had a lot to discuss about tailors, vintage watch dealers, and whether my pants fit haha.”

7:30PM EST

“My film camera is a little extra grainy… only thing I can credit it to is a few too many airplane x-ray machines because this has never happened before. Also using Porta 400, which I haven’t used too much in the past… will need to try out the film again and see what caused it.”

8:00PM EST

“Met Arnaud (US Brand President of Omega) and he’s awesome. We truly only spoke about Tennis and Padel, and looking forward to challenging him someday. I think he’s probably better than me, but I still know I can ace him ;)”

9:45PM EST

“Met Ariana DeBose and she’s incredibly sweet. So very well spoken and open to conversation while sharing her journey. Enjoyed sitting across from her at dinner and hearing stories of her recent solo travel.”

9:45PM EST

“Ariana took the lead and the three of us ended in some prom photos.”

11:00 PM EST

“Made it back to the room and debated whether to go walk the streets of Boston or call it a night. I unfortunately called it a night, but will have to make it back to Boston again soon and truly see the town / food / people.”