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What's Normal? - Do You Regularly Wear A Watch? (1 Viewer)

Do you regularly wear a wrist watch?

  • Yes

    Votes: 72 43.6%

  • No

    Votes: 93 56.4%
  • Total voters
    165
used to wear your traditional type wristwatch daily, had la pretty decent collection going of ~10 (still do in a case), but went to a smart watch 3 years ago and haven’t really looked back other than for more formal occasions.
 
Never did - tried here and there even got a smartwatch a couple years ago. That fad lasted a couple months
 
Yup. A traditional wrist watch and I don’t see that stopping anytime soon. I collect and enjoy them. They each have a different purpose (some are for business meetings, some are for parties and upscale events, some are my routine beat around watches, some are for wearing very sparingly (as they might be rare or super vintage to where I only like to wear them around other fellow collectors who appreciate them). Etc.
 
Poke_4_Life said:
Smartwatch. Love being able to keep my phone on silent 24/7 and having the fitness tracker, etc. Will never go back.
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Tried to make the transition directly from flip phone to smart watch a couple years ago. While the coverage isn’t perfect, at least half the time I‘m able to leave the smart phone at home, in favor of the watch.
 
I only wear a watch when I go into the office. Many of the areas don't allow cell phones, smart watches, fit bits, etc so having a standard watch is nice to have throughout the day.
 
Nope.

As far as telling time, there's usually a clock within my line of sight (computer screen, phone on desk, wall clock, car dashboard, microwave clock, etc) and for the small percentage of the time there isn't, it's a minimal increase in effort to take my phone out of my pocket and glance as opposed to looking at my wrist.

For the other stuff, the only times I wish I had a smartwatch are when I go for a run or something, and that's not happening very often anymore anyway (stupid plantar fasciitis).
 
Smartwatch. Unfortunately I have to be connected 24/7 for work, so couldn't live without it at this point. Much easier to just take a quick glance at my wrist than have to pull out my phone every time a message comes through. And the vibrate on the watch is minimal/quiet enough that it isn't even noticeable to anyone around me, unlike a phone loudly buzzing.
 
I was taught you measure a man by his watch and his shoes. So I spent most my my adult life having a watch (or watches) I was proud of and keeping my shoes polished and/or clean. But I have never ”measured others” by those standards, that part was always BS to me.
 
I've tried being a "watch wearer" but it annoys me. I wonder if I got an Apple Watch if it'd change my mind. I did have a low-end/knock-off fitness tracker for awhile but I grew tired of it and lost the charger so... meh.
 
Used to wear an actual watch almost daily. Got out of the habit with COVID. I do have some cheap bracelets of sentimental value I almost never take off. I'll put on a watch for a special occasion.
 
Keerock said:
Can anyone convince me I need an Apple Watch?
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Me too. This coming from someone who really doesn't like wearing watches. I can tell the time from my phone and get text and email alerts there, obviously. Do I need alerts on my wrist too?

I have been more active in terms of exercise so perhaps that would be a reason, but not sure I want to spend upwards of $150 for that purpose.
 
dkp993 said:
I was taught you measure a man by his watch and his shoes. So I spent most my my adult life having a watch (or watches) I was proud of and keeping my shoes polished and/or clean. But I have never ”measured others” by those standards, that part was always BS to me.
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I was taught you measure a man by his handshake.
 
A buddy of mine is REALLY into watches. He has one that's worth about the same as my '20 Kia Sorento. I would be way too scared to have something that expensive on my wrist, afraid of breaking it or getting jumped for it if I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This guy is so into 'em that he's even in some Facebook group for watch enthusiasts and a bunch of 'em went to Vegas together, apparently to ooh and ahh over each other's watches. :oldunsure:
 
Nah, I've tried multiple times, but there's just something with that weight on my wrist I've never been able to adjust to. Like subconsciously I'll just start to zero in and focus on it until it's a distraction.
 
No watches or jewelry for me. Wore my wedding band while married but that was about it.
 
I hadn't worn watches for decades but one day I went to give blood and my heart rate was around 105... I am normally in the low 80's so got concerned.. So I bought a smart watch to track it.
Turns out it was a one day blip as the only time it is above 100 is when I'm cross country skiing, hiking or........ :pickle:

I just upgraded my 6 year old Amazfit to the gtr 4.. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8YVXYYS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

This thing is great.. Tracks my steps much better than my old one, has so many features that I'm still learning after a month.
Can't wait to test out how well it tracks me when swimming laps.
 
When going somewhere nice I’ll often wear one of my Richard Mille’s but that’s about it.
 
Stopped wearing a watch round about the same time as I started carrying a small device that has the time on it that does other things as well
 
titusbramble said:
Stopped wearing a watch round about the same time as I started carrying a small device that has the time on it that does other things as well
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A lot of people have made this point, but you are ignoring smart watch functionality, independent of the phone.

I mainly use a phone to text, make calls, get directions, and listen to music, all of which the watch can do as well. It also can check my heart rate, heart rhythm and oxygen saturation, which my phone can’t.

Sure, it’s not great for typing, and you can’t surf the internet. But the watch is good enough for most things, and it’s more portable when you’re doing something active, or just don’t want a phone in your pocket.
 
I wear one of those Timex Ironman Classic watches. About $35 to $40 at Target. Wear it for about 5-6 years until the battery goes out, throw it away and buy another.

I can swim in it, haul mulch, go fishing, get it dirty, spray bug spray on it, etc…..bulletproof. And at the end of summer I have a slick watch band tan.
 
nirad3 said:
Keerock said:
Can anyone convince me I need an Apple Watch?
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Me too. This coming from someone who really doesn't like wearing watches. I can tell the time from my phone and get text and email alerts there, obviously. Do I need alerts on my wrist too?

I have been more active in terms of exercise so perhaps that would be a reason, but not sure I want to spend upwards of $150 for that purpose.
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While I get the texts/alerts on my watch, I use it more for other things. Fitness/exercise is good with ability to check heart rate, keep track of calories burned, exercise minutes, etc. Daily goals to keep on track (e.g., if you have a goal of standing so many hours, it will send you an alert at 50 minutes past if you haven’t stood for a minute that hour). Heart rate stuff is also good outside fitness as can tell you your HR dip during sleep, run an ECG, let you know your resting heart rate, and alert you if elevated. I have sleep apnea and a CPAP — good to have some of the additional sleep data from the watch about O2 levels and see my sleep patterns. Also pairs with music — if I’m out for a run, can flip to next track on my watch with a tap instead of needing to get phone out.

I’m sure some cheaper gadgets that can do each of those things independently, but, if have an iPhone, I think it’s a pretty good all in one.

I’m not really out to convince, just explaining why I‘ve been happy with mine.
 
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No watch for me. I used to wear a cheap watch back when I was coaching football to track practice schedule and drill sessions, but I am out of the game now and never really wore a watch otherwise. I don’t wear any accessories. Hell, I don’t even wear my wedding ring.
 
AAABatteries said:
I didn’t for years but once the fitness trackers got sophisticated enough I started wearing one - Garmin.
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Yep - like juxt said upstream while I wear one telling time isn't why. I get not all have this luxury, but it's allowed me to turn off all notifications on my phone. I have my watch programmed to buzz when I get a call, which took some getting used to with my wife hating that I turned off all notifications, but she eventually adapted. Life's a lot less stressful without constant notification distractions.
 
nirad3 said:
A buddy of mine is REALLY into watches. He has one that's worth about the same as my '20 Kia Sorento. I would be way too scared to have something that expensive on my wrist, afraid of breaking it or getting jumped for it if I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This guy is so into 'em that he's even in some Facebook group for watch enthusiasts and a bunch of 'em went to Vegas together, apparently to ooh and ahh over each other's watches. :oldunsure:
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Does it really surprise you that people with like minded interests/hobbies congregate and set up meetings and excursions? Comic book fans and collectors will fly across the country and world to go to places like comic con—which is totally accepted and not viewed as being weird. Sports Card collectors and enthusiasts will travel long distances to go to the National (the annual big card collecting show/convention). Car guys will routinely go to big car events around the country like Monterey or the concourse at Amelia island. Movie buffs will congregate at movie festivals..etc. Watch guys absolutely love meeting fellow collectors, talk about and show off new additions to their collections, they often look to buy/sell/trade with fellow collectors and Vegas tends to be a popular spot for watch collectors. A lol of the major brands have factory stores in and around the Vegas area. The city itself is a big draw to invite collectors from all around the country and world. Also, Vegas is in close proximity to Southern California where a lot of collectors are.
 
jvdesigns2002 said:
nirad3 said:
A buddy of mine is REALLY into watches. He has one that's worth about the same as my '20 Kia Sorento. I would be way too scared to have something that expensive on my wrist, afraid of breaking it or getting jumped for it if I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

This guy is so into 'em that he's even in some Facebook group for watch enthusiasts and a bunch of 'em went to Vegas together, apparently to ooh and ahh over each other's watches. :oldunsure:
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Does it really surprise you that people with like minded interests/hobbies congregate and set up meetings and excursions? Comic book fans and collectors will fly across the country and world to go to places like comic con—which is totally accepted and not viewed as being weird. Sports Card collectors and enthusiasts will travel long distances to go to the National (the annual big card collecting show/convention). Car guys will routinely go to big car events around the country like Monterey or the concourse at Amelia island. Movie buffs will congregate at movie festivals..etc. Watch guys absolutely love meeting fellow collectors, talk about and show off new additions to their collections, they often look to buy/sell/trade with fellow collectors and Vegas tends to be a popular spot for watch collectors. A lol of the major brands have factory stores in and around the Vegas area. The city itself is a big draw to invite collectors from all around the country and world. Also, Vegas is in close proximity to Southern California where a lot of collectors are.
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Not really a surprise, I just had no idea.
 
I used to wear an Apple watch to the office every day. Post-COVID, I don't wear it at all - even when I do go into the office. I've gone so minimalist with all on-person items. Tiny wallet, tiny car keys, phone. That's it. I tried to put it on the other day and I noticed it way too much.
 
Day to day no. I’m just too rough and it gets in the way. Also kinda of minimalistic. If I get dressed up for a work function/event I wear a watch. Going forward for Funerals and weddings I will wear my grandfathers 1923 Hamilton pocket watch. I just had it dropped off for service.
 
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