L0VE2FLY From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 179 posts, RR: 0 Posted (4 months 12 hours ago) and read 3915 times:
The wrist watch is one of those gadgets and services that lost their popularity due to the introduction of affordable cellphones. Some people still wear watches as a fashion accessory or just to show off! So what about you, do you still wear your watch on a daily basis?
KiwiRob From New Zealand, joined Jun 2005, 5286 posts, RR: 3 Reply 1, posted (4 months 12 hours ago) and read 3913 times:
I always wear a watch, I feel weird without one.
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Thread starter): The wrist watch is one of those gadgets and services that lost their popularity due to the introduction of affordable cellphones.
I think this is only true at the lower end of the market, the mid to luxury brands are doing well.
LH526 From Germany, joined Aug 2000, 2253 posts, RR: 17 Reply 2, posted (4 months 12 hours ago) and read 3910 times:
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Yes!
For one It's a small but subtle way to spice up your attire, I have three watches I wear according to dresscode and occasion , but most of all it's faster to simply check your wrist for the time instead of having to fiddle your cellphone out of a pocket and hitting a button.
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mickster From Austria, joined Feb 2009, 165 posts, RR: 0 Reply 3, posted (4 months 12 hours ago) and read 3903 times:
I have my current one (Tag Heuer Carrera) for over four years now, I love it to bits and I wear it almost all the time. I have been looking at new ones from time to time but have not been able to find a better one so far.
aloges From Germany, joined Jan 2006, 8352 posts, RR: 47 Reply 4, posted (4 months 12 hours ago) and read 3889 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 1): I always wear a watch, I feel weird without one.
Quoting LH526 (Reply 2): it's faster to simply check your wrist for the time instead of having to fiddle your cellphone out of a pocket and hitting a button.
Apart from customary and practical, a watch is also highly dependable. If it does have a battery, it won't need to be recharged every day like a smartphone. If you drop it, it almost certainly won't break, you don't necessarily have to keep it away from dust, dirt and water and you don't even have to switch it off during takeoff and landing.
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swissy From Switzerland, joined Jan 2005, 1734 posts, RR: 5 Reply 7, posted (4 months 11 hours ago) and read 3829 times:
No more! I am timeless now
Used to but all my watches are stored now in the closed. Take them out once a while, clean them, have a look and back they go. Was weird at the beginning, now all good
francoflier From France, joined Oct 2001, 3195 posts, RR: 10 Reply 8, posted (4 months 11 hours ago) and read 3826 times:
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Thread starter): The wrist watch is one of those gadgets and services that lost their popularity due to the introduction of affordable cellphones.
How is checking your cellphone for the time an improvement on having a wristwatch?
You have to dig it out of your pocket, or wherever you keep it, but usually out of sight by nature. Then you have wait for the screen to light up, then unlock it, then stuff it back to your pocket...
And a good watch is not necessarily an expensive watch. There are some very dependable and fashionable pieces from reputed manufacturers at pretty good prices.
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit posting...
Aesma From France, joined Nov 2009, 4774 posts, RR: 9 Reply 9, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3803 times:
I started wearing one as a small kid, a flik flak. After that, if I hadn't my watch on, I felt weird, in fact I usually kept it on 24/7. Usually it was a Casio watch with many functions.
Then I got this really tiny cellphone, one of the first on the market with a LiPo battery, and I started using it as a watch, permitting my wrist to see the sun for the first time in years, hair to grow back too, and after a while it was putting the watch on that felt weird, so now I only wear one for fashion (which means rarely).
Once they manage to make a "tattoo watch" that pictures the time directly on the skin, I might get one, though.
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rfields5421 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 6140 posts, RR: 25 Reply 10, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3796 times:
I still wear a watch.
I have for nearly 50 years. I've tried to go without one and use my cell phone. I made it two weeks and was miserable.
Because (1) pulling my cell phone out while driving, or working - is awkward and clumsy, and (2) it is a lot more work to look at the cell phone rather than a quick glance to my wrist.
I once bought my father a very nice Bulova Accutron, and myself one also. We both quickly realized that the watches were too expensive to risk wearing at work. We've both had watches hit while working and crystals broken.
So we both ended up wearing cheap Timex watches. I replaced mine this past April - with another Timex. The old one had lasted 12 years. I tend to go through two band before the watch quits - unless I hit it with a tool or such while working.
RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6275 posts, RR: 23 Reply 11, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3778 times:
I always wear a watch and always will.
I love my mobile phone, but I simply do not accept that fishing a phone out of pocket to check is ever going to replace glancing down at your wrist. Also, a good watch looks great.
PacNWJet From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 836 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3774 times:
How else am I supposed to know what time it is? Pull my cell phone out of my pocket? I don't carry my cell phone with me. Besides, technology is supposed to make life easier, not more difficult. What is easier than looking at your wrist? It's right there, on your body, not in your pocket. I wear the same watch I have had since 1972. What could be easier than that?
Cadet985 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 1408 posts, RR: 5 Reply 13, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3771 times:
Anytime I'm out of the house, I have a watch on. I just got a new G-Shock duty free on my flight back from Israel. I feel completely lost without a watch on. I own at least 4.
Aesma From France, joined Nov 2009, 4774 posts, RR: 9 Reply 14, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3749 times:
Quoting PacNWJet (Reply 12): How else am I supposed to know what time it is?
Look around ? Nowadays time is displayed everywhere. When I wore a watch I looked at it all the time, but when I stopped I realized that I knew what time it was without having to look at my phone more than a couple of times a day, so it's not really a hassle. Of course I work on computers, so I have the time in sight when working.
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A320ajm From United Kingdom, joined exactly 7 years ago today! , 498 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (4 months 10 hours ago) and read 3749 times:
I always wear a watch to work, as I think it looks professional and looks smart with suit/shirt and trousers. I also wear it most times I go out, unless I know there is a chance it will get lost or damaged (I have quite an expensive watch so a little protective over it). I think I wear it more as a fashion statement than a time keeping device as I always have my phone on me anyway.
If I was getting ridiculous (why not, this is a.net after all) a watch is handy to have if you were ever lost as you can use the hour hand and the sun to calculate South (and hence the other cardinal points!)
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MSPNWA From United States of America, joined Apr 2009, 1565 posts, RR: 4 Reply 17, posted (4 months 9 hours ago) and read 3719 times:
I've been wearing one since I was a young teenager. When I go out I feel naked without one, so I never forget it. I use it more for function than style.
David L From United Kingdom, joined May 1999, 9212 posts, RR: 42 Reply 18, posted (4 months 9 hours ago) and read 3716 times:
Quoting LH526 (Reply 2): it's faster to simply check your wrist for the time instead of having to fiddle your cellphone out of a pocket and hitting a button.
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Thread starter): Some people still wear watches as a fashion accessory or just to show off!
I wear a watch for the opposite reason. I don't feel the urge to walk around with my phone in one hand and a bottle of designer water in the other. In addition, I go for functional watches rather than "jewelry" watches, e.g. I'll take Casio over Rolex any day of the week.
Quoting Aesma (Reply 14): Look around ? Nowadays time is displayed everywhere.
IMissPiedmont From United States of America, joined May 2001, 6201 posts, RR: 43 Reply 21, posted (4 months 7 hours ago) and read 3656 times:
I've never developed the addiction to watches. For some reason I always know what time it is without looking at anything except the sun and shadows. But I do have to admit that I have no need to be closer than 10 or so minutes to the actual time.
What is it with all the "is there a possibilty airline X will.." threads? The answer it'll is possible.
tugger From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 4629 posts, RR: 7 Reply 22, posted (4 months 7 hours ago) and read 3652 times:
Yes, a nice, simple Seiko:
I don't need a watch but I like having one, I only just got a watch again after a few years without one.
I am not a watch fanatic (I can't countenance spending a significant amount of money on a watch or having multiple watches, not that there is anything wrong with that ) but I must have a good watch with a sapphire crystal, good name, etc.
Tugg
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LARSHJORT From Denmark, joined Dec 2007, 1216 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (4 months 7 hours ago) and read 3645 times:
I haven't worn a watch for the last 6 years. When I started working as an aircraft technician I took of my watch easch day when starting work, and after a few weeks I stopped putting it back on again. Now I've changed my trade I'm considering buying a Junkers watch, I have always liked the look of them.
tugger From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 4629 posts, RR: 7 Reply 27, posted (4 months 6 hours ago) and read 3837 times:
Quoting NWAdeicer (Reply 25): No, I like both arms to weigh the same.
But the trick that the extra weight of the watch offsets the tendency for one arm to be longer due to it being the one you scratch yer a** with (so you gotta wear the watch on the other arm).
Tugg
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iFlyLOTs From United States of America, joined Apr 2012, 380 posts, RR: 0 Reply 28, posted (4 months 6 hours ago) and read 3799 times:
I wear a cheap digital watch for a few reasons.
Over the summer I needed one because I worked at a summer camp and in front of the campers you weren't allowed to use your phone, so it started to grow on me, and being a student pilot I found it hard to keep figure out Zulu time so I set the second time to Zulu so I never forget, I also use it to help me time my holds and other stuff as the clocks are in different spots on all of the planes at the flight school so it's just easier for me that way.
I honestly am upset with myself that I let myself go 19 and a half years without realizing the greatness of the watch.
Kent350787 From Australia, joined May 2008, 888 posts, RR: 0 Reply 29, posted (4 months 6 hours ago) and read 3782 times:
I don't wear one as regualrly as I used to, being a little more active in summer. I own several (my Georg Jensen Koppel being the favourite), but leave them for work or the evenings.
n229nw From United States of America, joined Sep 2004, 1850 posts, RR: 36 Reply 30, posted (4 months 5 hours ago) and read 3780 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 1): I always wear a watch, I feel weird without one.
I can't imagine not wearing one.
Quoting PacNWJet (Reply 12): How else am I supposed to know what time it is? Pull my cell phone out of my pocket? ...technology is supposed to make life easier, not more difficult. What is easier than looking at your wrist?
Quoting francoflier (Reply 8): And a good watch is not necessarily an expensive watch.
I have a Coleman watch I got for $20 at Target a few years ago and it works great and looks nice.
dl021 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 11433 posts, RR: 81 Reply 31, posted (4 months 5 hours ago) and read 3760 times:
A watch is on when your phone falls in the river. A watch shows time when your phone battery dies. A watch shows you the time when your phone is out of range or is reading out the wrong time because it hasn't updated. A watch is on your wrist and can be checked subtly without making a production of it. A watch can be viewed while you're driving/flying/skydiving/scuba diving/lawn mowing/having sex/washing your dog/playing piano all without having to dig out or push buttons on a phone. A watch will last you a lifetime if properly maintained every five or ten years. A phone lasts until the next plan comes out.
Children fail to see the need and utiltitymof watches. Adults understand the need and utility.
The right watch appreciates in value. Does any phone?
There is this one phone that fits on your wrist and tells time....I'm cool with that one.
Aeri28 From United States of America, joined Dec 2000, 594 posts, RR: 0 Reply 34, posted (4 months 4 hours ago) and read 3728 times:
I notice no one is posting pix of their Timex's.
I've been considering getting back into wearing a watch. I like how they look, but it's been years since I have worn one. I was pretty shocked at how much Swatch's cost these days (not that I plan on buying one, but they did have several non colorized versions).
II dunno. I ll keep looking till one catches my eye.
RussianJet From Kazakhstan, joined Jul 2007, 6275 posts, RR: 23 Reply 35, posted (4 months 4 hours ago) and read 3725 times:
Quoting Aeri28 (Reply 34): I was pretty shocked at how much Swatch's cost these days (not that I plan on buying one, but they did have several non colorized versions).
Yeah. I bought one about five years back, mostly metal with a see-through design. Looks great but really it sucks - keeps awful time. My Seiko Kinetic on the other hand troops on with superb accuracy.
Geezer From United States of America, joined Aug 2010, 1404 posts, RR: 1 Reply 37, posted (4 months 4 hours ago) and read 3723 times:
I quit wearing watches in 1997. Part of the reason is, 90% of the time I don't even care what time it is; if I look out the window and it's dark out, I know it's night time; (ditto if it's light out) I have a $19, battery powered "atomic" clock right above my computer that keeps time to a 10 th of a second; I bought the thing 4 or 5 years ago; it even re-sets it's self for daylight savings time. A few days ago, the original battery finally went dead; (after 4 or 5 years); took about 2 minutes to stick 2 new AA's in it before I went to bed last night. This morning it had re-set it's self from the time signal from WWV, and is back, working flawlessly.
Most of the things I do, I do when I want to, not when I have to. I have to take my wife to the PD Center a couple of times a month, but she keeps track of that. About the only thing I have to remember to do, is to wheel the trash can out to the road on Tuesday night, as the garbage truck comes about noon on Wednesday, and I'm seldom up that early.
About the only time I bother to take my cell phone with me is when the wife and I are going to be in a larger store, then we both take our Trac phones so we can keep "Trac" of each other.
Actually, anytime it's decent weather and the sun is out, I can usually estimate what time it is within an hour or so, and
that's usually plenty close enough for most of what I need to do. So for me, a watch is simply something I have no need for. Usually when I go any place I take the Cube, and the clock in it is always "right on"; anytime I take my iPod with me, it always keeps pretty good time, and if I have any reason to know the time, I can always take the Trac phone with me.
It's kind of funny..........I didn't think of this until just now........even though I never wear a watch, I have a LOT of clocks! not necessarily to keep track of the time, but I just happen to like clocks; until a couple of years ago, the wife used to work 2 days a week at an antique shop, and we always rented a couple of booths there and sold antiques. Everyone who sells antiques always goes to lots of auctions, and every auction always sells a few clocks; I used to buy clocks all the time, kept the ones I liked, and usually sold the rest; I finally bought a few clock books and learned how to work on them. (Most clocks are pretty simple) So in addition to the clock over the computer, (and the one in the computer, there's a clock over the TV, two on the mantel over the fireplace, one on the wall in the cat's bathroom, a coo-coo clock and a "weight" clock, plus two pendulum case clocks on the wall in the living room, and also my BEST clock of all, my walnut tall case clock, (commonly referred to in the U.S. as a "Grandfather" clock), which sits beside one of my curio cabinets. (They all work, if and when I take the trouble to wind them, and pull the the weight down on the weight clock.
Come to think of it, there's also a wall clock in the master bedroom, and another one in the "big" bathroom. (plus the one on the stove in the kitchen !) Damn.......I almost forgot about all the clocks; it would be kinda silly for me to waste money on a watch !
Charley
P.S. I just spotted two more antique case clocks on the book case at the end of the sofa in the family room.
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CXfirst From Norway, joined Jan 2007, 2694 posts, RR: 1 Reply 38, posted (4 months 1 hour ago) and read 3676 times:
I've always been wearing watches, so it feels odd not having one on my left wrist.
Also, for my part time work (ramp agent), I'm required to wear a watch in order to keep track of which flights are coming in, etcetera. But in this climate, I've got a serious tan line where my watch usually goes, so even when I'm not wearing a watch, it looks like I'm wearing a watch.
I've also ordered a Pebble Smartwatch, as my current watch is getting a bit worn. I'll see how I like it. A $150 investment isn't the worst thing, and if it doesn't work for me, I'll go back to a traditional watch.
stealthz From Australia, joined Feb 2005, 5425 posts, RR: 49 Reply 39, posted (4 months ago) and read 3673 times:
Quoting Aeri28 (Reply 34): I notice no one is posting pix of their Timex's.
I'm not proud, here's mine..
My Omega SpeedMaster professional and Flightmaster have been shown in previous threads.
My work is time sensitive and my multiple computer screens are often so crowded it is quite frequent that a quick glance at my wrist is the best way to check the time.
My phone, an LG gains about a minute a day even when set to synch with the Telco system so is not a reliable time reference(even if I was allowed to have it on the desk with me at work.)
If your camera sends text messages, that could explain why your photos are rubbish!
N1120A From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 25852 posts, RR: 80 Reply 41, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 3621 times:
I have worn a watch everyday since I was a kid. Whether it was one of those Casio calculators or my current Tissot PR50 that I adore, I can't remember not wearing one. My dad has always worn a watch and I just see them as necessary, even if they aren't.
Much to the quoted poster's consternation, I love my watch and don't want to replace it, even though I can afford a more expensive one.
francoflier From France, joined Oct 2001, 3195 posts, RR: 10 Reply 42, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 23 hours ago) and read 3617 times:
Quoting NWAdeicer (Reply 25): No, I like both arms to weigh the same.
Actually, both arms rarely weigh the same, unless you're perfectly ambidextrous and use them equally.
Otherwise, your dominant side arm is likely heavier than the other, and even putting a watch on the weaker arm is not enough to compensate for the difference...
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit posting...
JBirdAV8r From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 4459 posts, RR: 22 Reply 44, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 3581 times:
I am required to wear a watch while on duty by my company. I don't wear one a whole lot on my days off, because it's nice to be free from the clock for at least a little while. If I'm out and about, though, I throw it on.
I fly with a Breitling Chrono Colt. I love the Breitlings--sophisticated, yet understated--but that's the only "real watch" I own. I don't wear it to show off or to be seen with it, but I do think it makes a statement about me. Sensible, but with good taste.
Quoting GlobalMoose (Reply 32): Also, as a pilot I feel like I have to uphold the stereotype of having over the top pilot watches!My top three are a Breitling Airwolf Raven with a Co-Pilot Bracelet, Rolex GMT II, and Bremont C-17 Globemaster III. Next on the purchase list is a Breitling Navitimer World and a Bell&Ross GMT.
...yeeaaahhhh...I think you're going to find you stand alone among pilots with a collection like that. A huge chunk of the guys I fly with wear something in more of a Timex flavor, even those who could afford much, much more.
ajd1992 From UK - England, joined Jul 2006, 2645 posts, RR: 6 Reply 45, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 3572 times:
I would love to wear a watch but I can't because of a learning disability I have. I can't have things around my wrist (or neck for that matter, drives my college crazy as we're supposed to wear ID around our necks). Loose or tight, it doesn't feel okay and it makes me panic sometimes.
Stupid I know, but checking a phone works okay for me anyway as it's always in my left pocket of my jeans and nothing else is ever in there (apart from car keys on the odd occasion).
blueflyer From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 3119 posts, RR: 1 Reply 46, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 3568 times:
Not for a few years, but I keep wanting to go buy one.
nickh From United States of America, joined Jun 2008, 98 posts, RR: 0 Reply 47, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 21 hours ago) and read 3567 times:
Even though I do not usually wear a wristwatch, here's an exception:
A colleague gave me a Casio Photo/Video wristwatch which has a discrete 1-megapixel camera built into the front side of the watch face assembly. It shoots both still images and video (no sound) for short bursts.
Before you get the wrong idea, NO, I DO NOT use it for anything illegal or "just_plain_stupid", but it is a neat thing to wear sometimes, as a conversation piece.
The LCD screen will display a b/w image of the image or video clip that you just shot, and although the battery life and available storage memory is very limited, it is a somewhat functional gadget.
The USB docking station allows you to download the images/clips to your computer of choice.
CXB77L From Australia, joined Feb 2009, 2183 posts, RR: 4 Reply 48, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 3553 times:
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I echo those who wear watches because it is easier to check my wrist for the time than to fish out my phone. I always wear a watch when I'm out. The only time that I don't have it on is if I'm at home, or if I'm out and I've forgotten to put it on.
I don't need nor want a fancy jewellery watch. I only want one that's functional. Right now I have a (sort of) cheap analogue watch with a white face and a black leather strap. I like it, but personally I would prefer a digital watch that could display the time in 24 hour format, but finding a good digital dress watch with a leather (not metal, and most definitely not plastic) strap has proven to be rather difficult. So I'll settle for analogue.
GlobalMoose From United States of America, joined Aug 2012, 20 posts, RR: 0 Reply 50, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 3530 times:
Quoting JBirdAV8r (Reply 44): ...yeeaaahhhh...I think you're going to find you stand alone among pilots with a collection like that. A huge chunk of the guys I fly with wear something in more of a Timex flavor, even those who could afford much, much more.
I see no reason to not differentiate myself from the crowd (although not too hard when everyone else is a 60-65 year old out of shape white man ). I figure why not buy something nice that I use everyday?
We all have our vices and mine happens to be watches...
When it absolutely positively has to be there ... at some point.
Geezer From United States of America, joined Aug 2010, 1404 posts, RR: 1 Reply 53, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 3377 times:
This thread tells me a lot more than just what time it is; apparently, many people seem to have a fascination with watches which I'm certain extends WAY beyond just wanting to know what time it is.
Looking at all of the "similar topics" threads down below which always pop up, I notice that there have been four previous threads inquiring about "do you wear a watch", all the way from 2006, clear back to 2001. For some reason, I find that very interesting.
Inasmuch as I have always tended to be a very curious person, I have always had a fascination with why different individuals do the many different things they do; apparently the OP feels this way about watches. I have the same curiosity about a few more things. Not wishing to wander too far "off topic", perhaps I will start another thread about a few of my own "curiosities"?
Charley
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cptkrell From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 2549 posts, RR: 14 Reply 54, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 3359 times:
I haven't worn a watch, or ANY other jewelry for that matter, in about fifteen years. Well, I would wear a chrono when flying but that's been a few years, too.
I have a habit of losing and breaking, plus they get in the way when on the farm, working on machinery, etc. Furthermore, the time is always available; in vehicle, on radio, cellphone, etc, or someone you are with has a watch. I'll bet I have near a half-dozen watches in various states of disrepair in drawers somewhere. To many, I believe, a watch is more of a fashion statement than a necessity, but that's quite alright. regards...jack
DocLightning From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 16808 posts, RR: 57 Reply 55, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 3368 times:
As a physician, I need something to count seconds when I'm taking heart or respiratory rates. I also don't want to have to use a hand to pull out my phone just to check the time.
I try really hard to like these, I do want a GMT watch, and I've nearly bought one but for some reason Rolex always makes me think of hairy chested medallion wearing used car salesmen, probably because my neighbour growing up was exactly that and always had Rolex watches. I'm now lusting after an IWC WorldTimer.
sprout5199 From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 1779 posts, RR: 2 Reply 61, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 3206 times:
Quoting francoflier (Reply 8): How is checking your cellphone for the time an improvement on having a wristwatch?
You have to dig it out of your pocket, or wherever you keep it, but usually out of sight by nature.
Quoting rfields5421 (Reply 10): Because (1) pulling my cell phone out while driving, or working - is awkward and clumsy,
Quoting PacNWJet (Reply 12): Pull my cell phone out of my pocket?
Hmmm first portable "watch" was a "pocket watch", then someone invented a "wrist watch" because pulling a "pocket watch" out of your pocket was a pain, you can drop it and break it or lose it. Now people are getting away from "wrist watches" because they have cell phones with a clock. But where do you keep your cell phone? IN YOUR FU@CKING POCKET.
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Yes I wear a wrist watch, have worn one since 1978, feel really strange without one.
curtisman From Canada, joined Jun 2005, 996 posts, RR: 52 Reply 63, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 3191 times:
I absolutely wear a watch still... I love watches - or timepieces, as some are known. Some people call them men's jewellery lol. I have approximately 15 watches that I wear throughout the year. One of my favourite's is this wide leather band watch that I had made by an artist in Greece. Another favourite is a watch I bought in Russia - it's of the Aviator series of course hehehe. But here are the 3 that I pretty much wear on a regular basis.
srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 64, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3175 times:
I've worn watches since I was a kid and still wear one (and have the tan to prove it). For work, I wear cheap $10-15 watches bought at Walmart as if the battery gives out, the band breaks or the watch gets scratched, it doesn't bother me.
I bought a nice watch by Stuhrling as I wanted a much nicer watch to wear instead of the cheap one I had bought for non-work wear.
Came with a black band and a brown band, so it is two watches in one.
cptkrell From United States of America, joined Sep 2001, 2549 posts, RR: 14 Reply 65, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3143 times:
Curtisman (Rep 63); I too have a real Russian Aviator (style, at least) watch gifted to me by a workmate back in (about) 1995 after visting there. I was very thankful and thought it was really cool. But it would only keep time for about a week or so. A local Russian jeweler in Sterling Heights, MI had two Russian watchmakers on staff and they could keep it "running" for no more than a month or so. But then again, maybe my buddy "old Tony" purchased this device from a street vendor and it was of particular poor quality. I need to search my stuff and find it just for old time sake (pun intended).
I should probably resurrect these few timepieces I have collected to at least display them. Again, I haven't had the need to wear a watch in years and years. regards...jack
WarRI1 From United States of America, joined Sep 2007, 6491 posts, RR: 9 Reply 66, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 8 hours ago) and read 3147 times:
I have worn them since I could first afford to buy one. In my line of work, it did not pay to buy expensive watch's. I have worn and destroyed many pocket watch's also. I now wear a Swiss Army watch. It has taken a licking and has kept on ticking for many years. I never look at my cell phone, always my watch.
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Klaus From Germany, joined Jul 2001, 20845 posts, RR: 55 Reply 67, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 3148 times:
Quoting flanker (Reply 56): A watch is essential for any gentleman/man.
Quoting sprout5199 (Reply 61): Hmmm first portable "watch" was a "pocket watch", then someone invented a "wrist watch" because pulling a "pocket watch" out of your pocket was a pain, you can drop it and break it or lose it. Now people are getting away from "wrist watches" because they have cell phones with a clock. But where do you keep your cell phone? IN YOUR FU@CKING POCKET.
Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
...and those who can't recognize crucial distinctions will never escape the past!
The crucial difference being that a cellphone/smartphone replaces a whole bunch of other devices/utilities in just one single device, the watch just being among them at no added expense or substantial inconvenience.
A pocket watch was just a pocket watch with no other functionality. You still had to carry address books, notebooks, newspapers, city maps and many other tools in addition for their respective functionalities.
A watch is a very primitive tool with very limited use that hasn't substantially evolved since its invention several hundred years ago. For me too limited to bother by now. When the last battery change was up on my last one, I just let it lapse since I hadn't worn it for a while anyway.
Repeatedly looking at my watch can be one way of keeping track of upcoming appointments. Having my smartphone reminding me of an impending event simply obviates that need to begin with for this kind of application.
That most wrist watches (notably including most of the more expensive ones) are clumsy and ugly doesn't really help their case either. There are very few that could serve even just an ornamental purpose. But I'm aware that tastes diverge on that...
Wrist watches are in some way artefacts of an era when life was already based on strictly timed events but practical tools to handle this kind of structure were no available yet, so people just got by with simple watches in the absence of a better choice. Technology has further evolved since then, however, so people have begun switching to tools that are better suited to their needs and habits as they become available, leaving the old single-purpose tools behind (even the few additional functions on some watches don't amount to much and relatively few people use them anyway).
Watches will continue to exist, but where once close to 100% of all grownups had worn one, the percentage will likely continue to shrink as clock functionalities continue to seep into all kinds of technology around us as a near-ubiquitous add-on. It's actually getting difficult to not have the time in view at all times, even when we'd like to forget about it every once in a while...!
PacNWJet From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 836 posts, RR: 0 Reply 68, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 3136 times:
Quoting Klaus (Reply 67): Wrist watches are in some way artefacts of an era when life was already based on strictly timed events but practical tools to handle this kind of structure were no available yet, so people just got by with simple watches in the absence of a better choice. Technology has further evolved since then, however, so people have begun switching to tools that are better suited to their needs and habits as they become available, leaving the old single-purpose tools behind.
Then why do all the students who don't wear wrist watches but possess cell phones arrive late to my classes?
rfields5421 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 6140 posts, RR: 25 Reply 69, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 3115 times:
Quoting PacNWJet (Reply 68): Then why do all the students who don't wear wrist watches but possess cell phones arrive late to my classes?
Because I can set my watch five minutes fast, but I've yet to find a way to do that with a cell phone.
SmithAir747 From Canada, joined Jan 2004, 1599 posts, RR: 33 Reply 70, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3077 times:
Yes, I still wear the Mickey Mouse watch I got for my 12th birthday on April 25, 1987. It outlasted its own case, crystal, and band. The movement, face, and hands now rest in a replacement, Art-Deco-style case and band.
I will continue to wear it until either it dies, or I die, whichever comes first.
SmithAir747
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made... (Psalm 139:14)
ha763 From United States of America, joined Jan 2003, 3492 posts, RR: 6 Reply 71, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 3069 times:
I haven't worn a watch since the strap on my last watch broke in 1998. After that I carried it around as a pocket watch until 2002 when it was replaced full time by my cell phone, which was carried in the same pocket as the watch.
Quoting rfields5421 (Reply 69): Because I can set my watch five minutes fast, but I've yet to find a way to do that with a cell phone.
Turn off the automatic date/time updates in the phone settings.
Count me as one of the exceptions then. Not worn one for about 8-10 years now - just don't see the need for a wrist watch. Have a wall clock in each room at home, a wall clock at my desk at work, and my cell phone for all other places.
B777LRF From Luxembourg, joined Nov 2008, 998 posts, RR: 3 Reply 75, posted (3 months 4 weeks 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3035 times:
A watch is a must for a gentleman, and it's just about the only "jewellery" a man can wear without coming across as either a poofter, gyppo, drug dealer or used car salesman.
I'm a sucker for IWC, and own 3: Portofino, Spitfire and an Aquatimer. Simple, classic and expensive is how I like my watches. I'm lusting after a Patek Philippe - just need to find 15K Euro hidden down the back of the sofa first
From receips and radials over straight pipes to big fans - been there, done that, got the hearing defects to prove
aerobalance From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 4634 posts, RR: 51 Reply 77, posted (3 months 4 weeks 17 hours ago) and read 2967 times:
Different watches for different occasions
For formal gatherings...
My Breitlings
All in all I prefer my Rolex watches. More robust, in house movement, extremely accurate and they hold their value very well. Unfortunately, I'm not a hairy chested used car salesman, but I can be one for Halloween...
zkojq From New Zealand, joined Sep 2011, 776 posts, RR: 1 Reply 79, posted (3 months 3 weeks 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 2687 times:
When I was at high school, I wore a watch always - it felt unnatural not to wear one. Since I finished though, not so much - though I try to always wear one to work and for formal/semi-formal occasions. IMO a watch is the only kind of jewellery, other than maybe a wedding ring, that a guy can formally wear. Additionally, not all that many of my generation wear watches so I guess it helps to differentiate ones-self from the crowd. There are four watches in my collection (if you can call it that); two genuine and two copy-watches.
#1 A fake black-faced Tag-Heuer similar to the one pictured below. This is my favourite, dad bought this for me at a market in Shenzhen six or seven years ago. I wear it to formal occasions and sometimes to work aswell.
#2 A fake white-faced Tag-Heuer Aquaracer. Purchased in Shanghai about 3 years ago. I don't wear it often at all because IMO the white face clashes with the metal.
#3 A black-faced Timex Expedition with a black strap. This is generally my 'default' watch; looks all-right and won't cost too much to replace should I loose it or break it.
#4 Generic white-faced with black-strap Swatch. Usually used when sailing or at the farm since it doesn't seem to get scratched, easy to clean and the watch + strap are so beautifully smooth that it doesn't feel like you are wearing a watch.
Other than that, it stated in Grandad's Will that I was to receive his watch (a gold Omega), though this is currently being contested.
Quoting B777LRF (Reply 75):
A watch is a must for a gentleman, and it's just about the only "jewellery" a man can wear without coming across as either a poofter, gyppo, drug dealer or used car salesman.
I have for nearly 50 years. I've tried to go without one and use my cell phone. I made it two weeks and was miserable.
Because (1) pulling my cell phone out while driving, or working - is awkward and clumsy, and (2) it is a lot more work to look at the cell phone rather than a quick glance to my wrist.
When driving I just look at the car's clock!
Quoting Aesma (Reply 14): Look around ? Nowadays time is displayed everywhere. When I wore a watch I looked at it all the time, but when I stopped I realized that I knew what time it was without having to look at my phone more than a couple of times a day, so it's not really a hassle. Of course I work on computers, so I have the time in sight when working.
Exactly, just in my kitchen there's 4 appliances with clocks.
Quoting David L (Reply 18): I wear a watch for the opposite reason. I don't feel the urge to walk around with my phone in one hand and a bottle of designer water in the other.
It all depends on what type of watch/cellphone you have!
Quoting GlobalMoose (Reply 32): Also, as a pilot I feel like I have to uphold the stereotype of having over the top pilot watches!
That's the reason why the percentage of watch-wearers amongst a.netters is much higher than the general population, most of us developed our love for aviation at an early age, as kids we always looked up to the pilots!
Quoting RussianJet (Reply 33): Caution: Looking at your watch while having sex can result in serious trouble.
Does the sex last long enough for anyone to look at his watch?!
Quoting francoflier (Reply 42): Quoting NWAdeicer (Reply 25):
No, I like both arms to weigh the same.
Actually, both arms rarely weigh the same, unless you're perfectly ambidextrous and use them equally.
Otherwise, your dominant side arm is likely heavier than the other, and even putting a watch on the weaker arm is not enough to compensate for the difference...
Good one francoflier, I wonder what would the weight difference be?!
Quoting ajd1992 (Reply 45): Stupid I know, but checking a phone works okay for me anyway as it's always in my left pocket of my jeans and nothing else is ever in there (apart from car keys on the odd occasion).
Actually it's not stupid, today more people check time with their cellphones, computers, appliances, etc... than with watches.
Quoting cupraibiza (Reply 49): Yes but only since I took up running.
Now I wear it everywhere. Its great way to strike up a conversation with a fellow runner
Nice watch, better than buying a pedometer, looks very functional.
Quoting Klaus (Reply 67): ...and those who can't recognize crucial distinctions will never escape the past!
The crucial difference being that a cellphone/smartphone replaces a whole bunch of other devices/utilities in just one single device, the watch just being among them at no added expense or substantial inconvenience.
A pocket watch was just a pocket watch with no other functionality. You still had to carry address books, notebooks, newspapers, city maps and many other tools in addition for their respective functionalities.
A watch is a very primitive tool with very limited use that hasn't substantially evolved since its invention several hundred years ago. For me too limited to bother by now. When the last battery change was up on my last one, I just let it lapse since I hadn't worn it for a while anyway.
Repeatedly looking at my watch can be one way of keeping track of upcoming appointments. Having my smartphone reminding me of an impending event simply obviates that need to begin with for this kind of application.
That most wrist watches (notably including most of the more expensive ones) are clumsy and ugly doesn't really help their case either. There are very few that could serve even just an ornamental purpose. But I'm aware that tastes diverge on that...
Wrist watches are in some way artefacts of an era when life was already based on strictly timed events but practical tools to handle this kind of structure were no available yet, so people just got by with simple watches in the absence of a better choice. Technology has further evolved since then, however, so people have begun switching to tools that are better suited to their needs and habits as they become available, leaving the old single-purpose tools behind (even the few additional functions on some watches don't amount to much and relatively few people use them anyway).
Watches will continue to exist, but where once close to 100% of all grownups had worn one, the percentage will likely continue to shrink as clock functionalities continue to seep into all kinds of technology around us as a near-ubiquitous add-on. It's actually getting difficult to not have the time in view at all times, even when we'd like to forget about it every once in a while...!
Agreed, except for few professionals, a wristwatch is just a piece of jewellery in the 21st. century.
KiwiRob From New Zealand, joined Jun 2005, 5286 posts, RR: 3 Reply 82, posted (3 months 2 weeks 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 2422 times:
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Reply 81): Actually it's not stupid, today more people check time with their cellphones, computers, appliances, etc... than with watches.
I'd like to see proof for this statement, I don't know anyone who doesn't wear a watch. It's far quicker to look at my watch than get my phone out of my pocket, turn it on and look at the time.
mdsh00 From United States of America, joined May 2004, 4097 posts, RR: 9 Reply 83, posted (3 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 2377 times:
I got my first watch when I was 12 years old and I still wear one even though I have hundreds of other ways to check the time. I feel naked going outside of the house without one. Sure it may be more of an accessory now but who cares? Men don't have many options for flair anyway; might as well have something.
Although my analog watch does come in handy when I'm seeing patients and have to do things on the fly like quickly count a pulse or respiration.
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L0VE2FLY From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 179 posts, RR: 0 Reply 85, posted (3 months 1 week 2 days 13 hours ago) and read 2078 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 82): I'd like to see proof for this statement, I don't know anyone who doesn't wear a watch. It's far quicker to look at my watch than get my phone out of my pocket, turn it on and look at the time.
Come visit me and I'll show you the proof! Over 90% of people I know don't wear a watch, because they...
Quoting mdsh00 (Reply 83): have hundreds of other ways to check the time.
TheSultanOfWing From El Salvador, joined Dec 2012, 89 posts, RR: 0 Reply 87, posted (3 months 1 week 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 2063 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 82): I don't know anyone who doesn't wear a watch.
I do! Plenty!
I don't wear one either.....in the car, at home and at work......the hands on the clock are (almost) everywhere.
And for when I am at the road and there's no indication around, 1 click on the I-phone button will reveal all I need to know.
I am thinking of buying a Skagen watch as a backup, anybody have one?
Just bought one for the missus!
Nice design, and for sale on board many airplanes.
I like the flat design, and they are not expensive!
So far so good......I can recommend it!
FH
I feel like the A318 at times: I am probably worth more parted out than as a whole.
rfields5421 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 6140 posts, RR: 25 Reply 88, posted (3 months 1 week 2 days 10 hours ago) and read 2051 times:
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Reply 81): When driving I just look at the car's clock!
Unfortunately the polarizing in my glasses/ sunglasses makes impossible to read the car clock.
Maybe I should buy a new car, though this one is just five months old.
I am thinking of buying a Skagen watch as a backup, anybody have one?
Just bought one for the missus!
Nice design, and for sale on board many airplanes.
I like the flat design, and they are not expensive!
So far so good......I can recommend it!
FH
Thanks for the heads-up! The men's watches are a bit big for my wrist but they may have smaller sizes.
francoflier From France, joined Oct 2001, 3195 posts, RR: 10 Reply 90, posted (3 months 5 days 16 hours ago) and read 1824 times:
Quoting Klaus (Reply 67): the percentage will likely continue to shrink as clock functionalities continue to seep into all kinds of technology around us as a near-ubiquitous add-on.
Is that why your beloved fruit company is working on a watch?
Get ready, watch wearing is about to become all the rage again...
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit posting...
Ken777 From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 7440 posts, RR: 5 Reply 92, posted (3 months 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 1801 times:
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 52): I've been wearing the same watch nonstop since I was 14.
That is like the one my parents gave me for Christmas '65. It's been great, but now could use a cleaning & service. That's $600+ for the service and I'm not sure I'll spend the money. (Have to wait for additional medical testing 3 months after surgery to see if I'll be around long enough to enjoy it.)
My other watch is a decent looking cheapo with a broken band. I'll go ahead & pay the tab on that one.
Most of the time, however, I have clocks all over the place to look at and, being retired, I have few reasons to know the time during the day.
I once was wearing my Goofy watch at an NCO school. It told time backwards...counterclockwise...because it was a Goofy watch.
TAC NCO asked me what time it was...I had to look at watch and reverse it...he asked me what the problem was and if I was too dumb to tell time. I replied that it was my Goofy watch and it ran backwards. He demanded to know why I was wearing such a Goofy watch.
I replied "well, Sergeant, I asked the Army to send me to Disneyland and instead they sent me to this Mickey Mouse school, so I brought Disney with me". I did push-ups. Laughing.
L0VE2FLY From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 179 posts, RR: 0 Reply 94, posted (3 months 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1633 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 86): Are so poor they can't afford one?
It's 2013 not 1913, wake up man! Not wearing a watch is not an indication of poverty, here you can buy a nice brand name watch for under $100, and if you're poor or too stingy you can always go to a swap meet (flea market) and pick up a fake one for a $1!
Quoting rfields5421 (Reply 88): Unfortunately the polarizing in my glasses/ sunglasses makes impossible to read the car clock.
Maybe I should buy a new car, though this one is just five months old.
It's not easy to find a new car with an analog clock nowadays, unless you're in the luxury market.
Quoting Ken777 (Reply 92): That is like the one my parents gave me for Christmas '65. It's been great, but now could use a cleaning & service. That's $600 for the service and I'm not sure I'll spend the money. (Have to wait for additional medical testing 3 months after surgery to see if I'll be around long enough to enjoy it.)
nickh From United States of America, joined Jun 2008, 98 posts, RR: 0 Reply 96, posted (2 months 4 weeks 1 day 7 hours ago) and read 1513 times:
Quoting rfields5421 (Reply 69): Because I can set my watch five minutes fast, but I've yet to find a way to do that with a cell phone.
I had an uncle that used to do that all of his life (R.I.P.) - he always had his gold fob waist-watch set to 5-minutes ahead of local time, so that he was never late for appointments, etc.
I never understood the logic his mannerisms until I was older in life.
We all have our quirks, I suppose, but as quirks go, that one is not a bad one to have. Punctuality is a good trait.
EA CO AS From United States of America, joined Nov 2001, 12557 posts, RR: 64 Reply 97, posted (2 months 4 weeks 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 1507 times:
Quoting KiwiRob (Reply 1): I always wear a watch, I feel weird without one.
Same here! I know it's a generational thing for the most part where younger folks use their cellphone as a timepiece, but I'll always feel under-dressed without one. Here's my most recent purchase, which I absolutely love:
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KaiGywer From United States of America, joined Oct 2003, 12022 posts, RR: 43 Reply 98, posted (2 months 4 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 1497 times:
Quoting JBirdAV8r (Reply 44): I am required to wear a watch while on duty by my company. I don't wear one a whole lot on my days off, because it's nice to be free from the clock for at least a little while. If I'm out and about, though, I throw it on.
Same here. I am required to wear a wrist watch as part of my uniform. It stays in the locker when I'm off duty
Quoting DocLightning (Reply 55): As a physician, I need something to count seconds when I'm taking heart or respiratory rates. I also don't want to have to use a hand to pull out my phone just to check the time.
I need to count seconds too in my job, hence the need for a wrist watch
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Reply 81): Does the sex last long enough for anyone to look at his watch?!
Most wrist watches have a stop watch function. It even measures 1/100 of a second
Quoting ajd1992 (Reply 45): Stupid I know, but checking a phone works okay for me anyway as it's always in my left pocket of my jeans and nothing else is ever in there (apart from car keys on the odd occasion).
You damn Brits, always opposite I have my phone in my right pocket and keys in the left
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Reply 94): It's not easy to find a new car with an analog clock nowadays, unless you're in the luxury market.
zckls04 From United States of America, joined Dec 2011, 776 posts, RR: 3 Reply 99, posted (2 months 4 weeks 9 hours ago) and read 1439 times:
I mostly wear a Seamaster Deville similar to the one below. I love watches because, aside from cufflinks, they're the only piece of jewelery a man can wear without looking like a ruffian.
Having said that I despise the current trend for huge-faced watches; I think anything over about 40mm just looks ridiculous. Seems to be the fashion among all the manufacturers nowadays except Rolex, which I'm not a fan of. Therefore I tend to buy vintage watches, which also have the advantage of being nice and cheap!
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L0VE2FLY From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 179 posts, RR: 0 Reply 101, posted (2 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 1344 times:
Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 98): Most wrist watches have a stop watch function. It even measures 1/100 of a second
So do most smartphones.
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Quoting KaiGywer (Reply 98): I have my phone in my right pocket and keys in the left
It makes sense, since the driver is on the left side here.
brilondon From Canada, joined Aug 2005, 3167 posts, RR: 1 Reply 102, posted (2 months 3 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 1350 times:
I have worn a watch since I was 6 years old and when I got older I wore it every where I went. I even bought a water proof one when I was 9 so that I could wear it in the pool when I went swimming. If only they would invent glasses that would stay on my face and dry instantly when I go swimming.
cjg225 From United States of America, joined Feb 2013, 167 posts, RR: 0 Reply 103, posted (2 months 3 weeks 3 days 11 hours ago) and read 1295 times:
Quoting brilondon (Reply 102): I have worn a watch since I was 6 years old and when I got older I wore it every where I went. I even bought a water proof one when I was 9 so that I could wear it in the pool when I went swimming. If only they would invent glasses that would stay on my face and dry instantly when I go swimming.
I am the same way. I think I started wearing a watch everyday probably in the 4th or 5th grade and haven't stopped. Every now and then someone comments about wearing one, but I disregard it. I am the kind of person who MUST know what time it is (and, consequently, I can estimate time passage pretty precisely), so having a watch is also a must. Just a quick glance and I get my fix, rather than have to dig my phone out.
I am the king of the $10 Wal-Mart watch, too. Nothing better. Though, I guess, once I graduate this May from grad school and have to go into the real world, I'll have to start wearing my expensive watch a lot more... ick.
Caryjack From United States of America, joined May 2007, 265 posts, RR: 0 Reply 104, posted (2 months 3 weeks 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 1263 times:
Quoting L0VE2FLY (Thread starter): Some people still wear watches as a fashion accessory or just to show off!
Thanks for the thread...I've jumped to the end to tell you that my job requires a time piece in my possession at all times accurate within 20 seconds while I'm on duty. Where I go in the world and what I do, I can't imagine being without a wrist watch.
Thanks,
Cary
zckls04 From United States of America, joined Dec 2011, 776 posts, RR: 3 Reply 106, posted (2 months 3 weeks 2 days 16 hours ago) and read 1218 times:
Quoting kiwirob (Reply 105): nope Rolex have a couple of over 40mm watches.
They still do plenty of smaller ones though, making them one of the few companies that do. Maybe Breitling do one or two (out of an enormous range).
Quote: I like a big watch, I have a big wrist, watches under 40mm look like ladies pieces on me
I see what you mean, but I think maybe that's just because that's the fashion! Smaller watches were the norm in the 50s/60s/70s, and you wouldn't have thought twice about having one on your wrist then.
It is true though that I have pretty small wrists. Huge watches look brash and showy on me.
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L0VE2FLY From United States of America, joined Dec 2012, 179 posts, RR: 0 Reply 107, posted (2 months 2 weeks 4 days 12 hours ago) and read 1076 times:
brilondon From Canada, joined Aug 2005, 3167 posts, RR: 1 Reply 108, posted (2 months 2 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 956 times:
Quoting cjg225 (Reply 103): I am the king of the $10 Wal-Mart watch, too. Nothing better. Though, I guess, once I graduate this May from grad school and have to go into the real world, I'll have to start wearing my expensive watch a lot more... ick.
Yeah, move over one counter to the 14.95 watches. Congrats on your graduation.
mayor From United States of America, joined Mar 2008, 9160 posts, RR: 14 Reply 112, posted (2 months 1 week 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 745 times:
Yes, I still wear a watch........the battery went out on my SLC Winter Olympics Pulsar that I got for being a volunteer, so right now I'm wearing the Bulova that I bought at the BX at Elmendorf AFB in '68. I also have my dad's Elgin dress watch that he got in the 50's. Now, I still have to wind these watches, but I can deal with it. They both keep good time, so I can't complain. I also have a Hamilton that I got for 20 years service with DL.
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Apart from customary and practical, a watch is also highly dependable. If it does have a battery, it won't need to be recharged every day like a smartphone. If you drop it, it almost certainly won't break, you don't necessarily have to keep it away from dust, dirt and water and you don't even have to switch it off during takeoff and landing. 
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). I figure why not buy something nice that I use everyday?
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It's 2013 not 1913, wake up man! Not wearing a watch is not an indication of poverty, here you can buy a nice brand name watch for under $100, and if you're poor or too stingy you can always go to a swap meet (flea market) and pick up a fake one for a $1!
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