Do watches still serve a purpose?

ill said:
I'm not ready to go to a smart watch. It feels like being too connected.

Also, I think the android watches kind of suck
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Part of my reluctance was buying something that expensive that could be obsolete in 2-3 years. Typically a good watch will last you forever but this feels more like just buying another cellphone. I do like the fitness tracking options and the fact that I no longer need to strap my phone on me when I run
 
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I've owned 4 watches, all were gifts from my Mom. Currently have a Seiko. Always wear it.

I do not carry a phone.

Also have a gold Elgin pocket watch my Grandfather passed on to me.
 
PeoplesChicken said:
Part of my reluctance was buying something that expensive that could be obsolete in 2-3 years. Typically a good watch will last you forever but this feels more like just buying another cellphone. I do like the fitness tracking options and the fact that I no longer need to strap my phone on me when I run
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I have toyed with the idea of a fitness watch that can hold music for when I run
 
ill said:
I have toyed with the idea of a fitness watch that can hold music for when I run
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I wore a Tom Tom GPS watch for years. Loved that thing! It was durable but you couldn't run music off of it
 
Have a couple watches. Never wear them. No need for a watch these days.

Have no desire for a techy watch watch. "they" know enough about what I do already.
 
PeoplesChicken said:
Dude! Is that the Spark? That is what I have. Its probably about 4 years old so clearly the technology has advanced. If you get that you will not be disappointed
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I bought one, but it was too bulky. I would go back and buy the smaller one.

I don't like wearing a watch when being athletic, for golf or whatever
 
Peter Gozintite said:
Have a couple watches. Never wear them. No need for a watch these days.

Have no desire for a techy watch watch. "they" know enough about what I do already.
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Yet, you continue to do what you do in spite of that
 
ill said:
I bought one, but it was too bulky. I would go back and buy the smaller one.

I don't like wearing a watch when being athletic, for golf or whatever
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My only complaint was the factory bands didn't hold up for me very long. I bought some off-brand ones and they were much better. I wore my watch with everything, golf, swimming, running, working in the yard.
 
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I stopped wearing a watch when I joined the Air Force 23 years ago. Haven't put one on since. Had a sweet ass Casio calculator watch when I was in middle school though...
 
I have a couple I don't wear. I put one on and I feel... suffocated? I dunno. I don't like it. It's like this ball & chain, reminding me I'm late for something, which reminds me that someone is demanding something from me on their terms.

I really need to look into this desert island thing.
 
Kburjr said:
Took off my watch and tie last day when I retired. Gave my razor to my wife. 10 years and counting.
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Did the wife use the razor to slit her wrists? :biggrin:
 
Illustrious Potentate said:
When I first switched to overalls, I carried around a pocket watch for a bit, but that didn’t last long. My phone was in the same pocket
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I've been thinking about going with a traditional pocket watch. I like my smart watch, but would dump it in a second for a decent pocket watch.
I've been wearing Round House overalls for years. Absolutely love them.
 
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