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I think in 2016 there were a handful of occasions when I thought "shit what's the time" and didn't have my phone out or wasn't sat in front of the computer etc.
by Ntrails 10y ago
I think in 2016 there were a handful of occasions when I thought "shit what's the time" and didn't have my phone out or wasn't sat in front of the computer etc. It's not about "an expensive watch is a good watch" but "do I actually want to wear a sodding watch?"
- bartread 10y agoFunny thing: part of the reason I started wearing a watch again (and I'll blame this for getting into the collecting hobby too) was to stop myself getting out my phone so much because so often a quick time check would turn into 5 minutes of faffing around with the thing.
- djmobley 10y agoI bought a mechanical watch just as the "smart" watch fad was taking off, for precisely this reason.
- pc86 10y agoYou buy a $10 to tell the time. You do not buy an $8,000 Rolex to tell the time. Depending on the purchaser it's a combination of fashion, signalling, and appreciation for the mechanics.
- djmobley 10y agoExpensive watches can also be investments, many of which appreciate in value. Same applies to rare luxury cars, real estate, etc.