What watch do you wear?

So many fine time piece in this thread. I have never been big on jewelry, even struggle to keep my wedding band on my finger (to my wife's chagrin). I have had a few watches, but none stuck around on my wrist for long (none to match the ones in this thread either). My question for all of you, since you all love your watches, is this. What keeps your watch on your wrist (aside form the band)? I have a computer, tablet or cell phone with me almost always, even on most hikes, so I know the time. I have been ogling all these fancy time pieces and contemplating spending some cash, but my concern is the watch would wind up sitting in a drawer and be nothing more than a mediocre investment over time.
 
I always have my phone with me, but I also wear a wristwatch. When I'm in a meeting it's easier to glance at my wristwatch than whipping out my Android phone.

Also, I don't think a watch is a mediocre investment. If you take care of your watch and send it to service with regular intervals it can last for generations. I hardly think you can do that with a phone...
 
knifephan said:
So many fine time piece in this thread. I have never been big on jewelry, even struggle to keep my wedding band on my finger (to my wife's chagrin). I have had a few watches, but none stuck around on my wrist for long (none to match the ones in this thread either). My question for all of you, since you all love your watches, is this. What keeps your watch on your wrist (aside form the band)? I have a computer, tablet or cell phone with me almost always, even on most hikes, so I know the time. I have been ogling all these fancy time pieces and contemplating spending some cash, but my concern is the watch would wind up sitting in a drawer and be nothing more than a mediocre investment over time.
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Have you ever wanted to know the time while swimming, in the rain/snow, or in the shower?
 
Maybe I'm just weird, I don't care enough what time it is to wear a watch in the shower, I take off my wedding band when I shower and that thing is indestructible. If I am in the pouring rain I know what time it is, time to get out of the rain... I do see where it could be easier to glance at in a meeting, the phone is kind of rude at times and tough to be conspicuous about checking.

Grouch said:
Have you ever wanted to know the time while swimming, in the rain/snow, or in the shower?
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By mediocre investment I did not mean to compare it to a phone, surely a good watch holds value better than a phone. I was thinking more along the lines of traditional investment vehicles. An Omega for instance is roughly 3 grand, the same amount of money spend on gold would end with more money in hand down the road almost guaranteed.

I hope I am not derailing the thread, and I really am just curious if there is a compelling reason to own a high end time piece, something I missed somehow.

the swede said:
I always have my phone with me, but I also wear a wristwatch. When I'm in a meeting it's easier to glance at my wristwatch than whipping out my Android phone.

Also, I don't think a watch is a mediocre investment. If you take care of your watch and send it to service with regular intervals it can last for generations. I hardly think you can do that with a phone...
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For me its more about owning something of very high quality and something that really is a mechanical wonder. If you can appreciate these things than you can understand why I would and have dropped almost ten grand on a Rolex. I also just put a Bell & Ross BR-03 on layaway that thing is $4500 but I love it.
 
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knifephan said:
I hope I am not derailing the thread, and I really am just curious if there is a compelling reason to own a high end time piece, something I missed somehow.
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Not that the watches I wear can be considered "high end", I have a Hamilton Pilot and Tissot T Touch, but I used to have an Omega. For me, It is the appreciation of quality. I prefer mechanical movements and many of them tend to be a little on the pricey side. Also, I have always believed that every man needs a good suit, a knife and a quality watch. If you appreciate the engineering and see the beauty of a good time piece, you will be more likely to wear it. If you don't, maybe watches aren't your thing.
 
I've been wearing a black reactor trident for about a year now and love it. It was in my price range , bright lume and tritium and keeps time pretty well. Black finish and sapphire crystal are holding up pretty well also. It is a bit heavy though approaching 8oz.
 
I don't wear a watch. There are always such a multitude of timepieces surrounding me in daily life (phone, car clock, computer, etc) that a watch seems pretty superfluous these days.

And when I'm in the woods, I could care less what time it is anyway - just pay attention to the sun.

Someone gave me an Omega years ago, it sits in a drawer. I should probably eBay it.
 
Smithhammer said:
I don't wear a watch. There are always such a multitude of timepieces surrounding me in daily life (phone, car clock, computer, etc) that a watch seems pretty superfluous these days.

And when I'm in the woods, I could care less what time it is anyway - just pay attention to the sun.

Someone gave me an Omega years ago, it sits in a drawer. I should probably eBay it.
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Watches still have their uses. You must be looking for the "what watch don't you wear" thread :D
 
Nothing compared to many of the fine time pieces in this thread, but it's my first watch above generic Fossil quality. Croton 20 ATM. My very first automatic. It came with a rubber type band but I just replaced it with the leather and have another band otw that I like better.

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