Yes, it's tradition.I was anticipating the 'just get both' comment, and Doc4 never disappoints! He's been here a long time, this is Badger and Blade, he knows the deal!
But given what you put your watches through it actually makes sense sooner rather than later you will destroy your next watch and be back here again. Why not find out first-hand ... er, "first-wrist" ... which is better?