Ramblings On The Forgotten Timepiece
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hat ever happened to the old pocket watch, or a better question is, what happened to the watch
in general? I can remember a time, not so long ago, when forgetting to wear a watch was a personal taboo and a person would feel lost without it. Always checking the time--time for work, time to eat, time for a particular social engagement. A watch was seen as a fashion statement and something to be admired.Today, I and many others rely on the accuracy of the time on my cell phone. I know it does not look as classy as taking out a pocket watch to check the time, but in my own technological addictive thoughts, it's probably more accurate and definitely more convenient.
I still miss my Swatch Watch, though!
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A friend and I were just talking the other day about how neither of us wear watches anymore, since we either look at our computers at work for the time, or at our cell phones when away from the computer.
I thought of buying a watch today.
Gosh! I haven't worn a watch in years. I have a clock in my car, a clock on my computer & phone at work, and a clock on my cell phone.
Just don't need a watch anymore.
Personally I feel naked without my watch. Because I like to know the time, and I think of my watch as a piece of jewelry. Cell phones just don't do it for me - it stays in my purse.
Having killed my 3rd cell phone (I take it out to check the time then ooops butter fingers I drop it!) 2 years I have asked for a watch for Mother's Day. Stopped at a swatch store the other day and they have some cute and classy looking watches. A long way from the plastic banded swatch I sported in the 80's. (they still make those too!)
Those always make me think of my Grandpa. Great memories of the "olden days".
Nell
I can't wear watches. Haven't for years. I came close to carpal tunnel years ago and my wrists have been overly sensitive ever since.
However, you're not missing much. In the past ten years or so, build quality on your average watch has gone down the toilet. Up until my newfound sensitivity, I couldn't find a watch under $40 that would last beyond its warranty. I'd think the batteries died then replace them only to discover the watch no longer worked. Sending them back to the manufacturer cost money. New batteries plus shipping costs equalled new watch as far as I was concerned.
I LOVE pocket watches, though. I'm hoping to treat myself to an expensive one soon. I'm hoping paying upwards of $100 will guarantee a watch that might last longer than a few months. ;)
Douglas Cootey
The Splintered Mind
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