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.
I went from an EV to my first manual car earlier this year for similar reasons I think
Or Japan? Having digital accuracy and 10 year battery life is pretty nice.
Don’t forget Japan! There’s some great Japanese mechanical watches. I’m a fan of the Seiko spring drive movement.