What kind of watch do you wear?

[Chip12414]

I wear an $8 quartz analog watch I bought when WalMart first opened in my area six years ago. Iwear it all the time, except when showering or doing dishes and similar tasks. I have changed the batteries twice (I simply brought the watch to the counter girl at the WalMart jewelry counter, and she replaces them with a new inexpensive batteries).

Last week, I put a crack in the crystal and now will have to be extra careful not to get water on it, as it is likely the cracked glass will leak.

 

[blackbeltninja]

BbNinja, I just can't see spending $100 (much less $1-5000) to give me the same exact info I have on my phone.

Point taken.

I usually have my phone on me, but a watch is the one thing I have become naked without. I frequently at work am in a position where I can't get to my phone - gloves on, chemicals or mice in hand - and I need to note the time, so a watch is critical; as a result, even on weekends or at night I now feel lost without one one regardless of where my phone is.

Also, easier to look at a watch surreptitiously than yank out a phone...

-d-

 

[HunterM]

Thanks to this thread, I've just realised I haven't seen my watch for a few months. Best go look for it.. later.

See...this is what I LOVE about JUB! It's more than porn. It helps you organize your life. Good luck man!

 

[rocabar]

Analogue.

I have a number of vintage automatic watches that I wear, as the occasion permits.

All of them were purchased for under $100.00.





-from L to R-

Birks 17 Jewels c.1975

Elgin 25 Jewels c.1970

Telix 25 Jewels c. 1965

all swiss made movements.

 

[mikey3000]

A few years back I found a Hamilton Ventura, just like this one, at a garage sale for $20. It just needed a new band, new batteries and a good cleaning and it works fine. My jeweller nearly shit when I showed it to him and offered me a grand for it on the spot. I declined and put it in my drawer, never to see daylight again. I wear a Kalvin Klein chronograoh for every day use. I've since started collecting old watches. Thrift stores and house sales have been very good to me.

 

[rocabar]

... I declined and put it in my drawer, never to see daylight again.

Why? What is the point of owning something, if you're not going to use it?

 

[CowboyBob]

Seiko quartz. Had it about 20 years.

 

[mikey3000]

Why? What is the point of owning something, if you're not going to use it?

Cause I'm afraid I'll break it. I'm a klutz. Plus in my line of work (i'm an electrician) I can't wear it to work and I don't go out much socially anymore, so in the drawer it stays.

 

[TickTockMan]

I was gifted with a Seiko back in 1996. I only wear it now when I play dress up. It cost $350 when it was bought.

It looked like the one below, but the black strip in the middle is gold on mine.

 

[Newmercedes]

RADO. $ 2500.00 Love it. I also like OMEGA as well. They fit me better cuz I have a small wrist.

 

[rocabar]

Too Bad, mikey.

Hopefully you'll wear it at least one in a while...

 

[cron9por]

See...this is what I LOVE about JUB! It's more than porn. It helps you organize your life. Good luck man!

I forgot to look for it. I got distracted by the porn!

 

[mikey3000]

Too Bad, mikey.

Hopefully you'll wear it at least one in a while...

You know what? You are absolutely right. I'm an idiot. I will start wearing them when I go out. I needed to put them away for a while because I started getting obsessive about time. I started collecting swiss watches a few years ago in my late 30's because my Dad died when he was forty and I felt my time was running out. So, subconsciously, I'd find these great old mechanical watches and repair them myself, i guess to add to my time on this earth. But I think I'm over that now, so I will start wearing them.

This is one of my favourites I have.

 

[JJ-Klein]

I hate leaving the house without a watch....I always feel naked and a bit lost. Its much easier to check the time than constantly taking your phone out of your pocket, which can look rude if with company.

I did have a very nice Briel watch that my bf got me for my birthday a few years ago. I think it was about $250, but i'm not overly careful with stuff (and wore it everyday) and the leather strap finally wore out. I now have a nice black Diesel watch (about $150) that has a rubber strap so should last longer. Nothing to do with status symbol, its covered by my sleeve most of the time.

I always wear analogue watches, never found a digital one i've liked the look of. Also I HATE watches with metal link straps...those things rip the hair out of my wrists constantly and hurt like a bitch.

 

[LilBit]

I prefer analog watches, though I'm not sure why. I think it's because I'm a visual person. I have two decent ones (Swiss Militaire, bought for what was then the equivalent of about $70, and a $60-ish Bulova). My cousin bought me a digital/analog watch a few years ago, but I lost the instruction manual, so I don't know how to reset it.

And I have lots of reasons for not using my phone to tell time. First, I rarely use my phone, so it's usually turned off and stowed in my bag. Also, the clock in my classroom tends to go on the fritz pretty regularly, and I don't allow cell phones in my classroom. If I want to keep track of time, I need a watch.

 

[HunterM]

I forgot to look for it. I got distracted by the porn!

........ OMG! You're hopeless

 

[dadbear69]

My everyday work watch is Rolex GMT Master

 

[Tadaa]

Samsung Galaxy Who needs a watch when you have a phone.

 

[harristate]

I never go anywhere without a watch on and the tan line around my wrist is a clear indicator, haha. Like someone else said, I feel naked without one. I have four that I wear with different types of clothing - a Cartier tank watch, simple black Movado with leather strap, Fossil sports watch with rubber wristband and a stainless Kenneth Cole. I don't wear rings or any type of jewelry so a watch is by only accessory. My parents bought me the Cartier when I graduated from college because they felt a man needed a nice watch for nice occasions. It's a beautiful watch and the only one that's insured separately.

 

[blackbeltninja]

Samsung Galaxy Who needs a watch when you have a phone.

Well, if you lose your phone then you've lost your watch as well.

-d-