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Originally Posted by JavaBrewer
IMO watches have transitioned from a useful timepiece to jewelry. Since the evolution of the mobile device I have not needed a timepiece on my wrist. The only jewelry I wear is my wedding ring. So with that mindset, I don't understand why anyone wants cheap jewelry on their wrist? Tons of posts on this forum from folks who are really into expensive stuff like that. Granted some are just into ultra high quality construction and engineering, but IMO most are buying for bling and recognition the piece signifies. I'm only saying this because Richard is a tech geek at heart and so being not really challenged to know the time of day. That, or I am totally off base and talking out my butt.  |
I like wearing a wrist watch precisely so that I don’t have to look at my phone as much. I look at it way too much.
I like these cheap Swatches but they don’t hold up to the knocking around I give them. Of course I remove it when I’m working on a car but still I manage to bump them and they stop working. That Timex on page one looks enticing, are they more durable? I’ve had G-shocks like the cops wear but I really don’t like a big, chunky watch. Just something simple.
Here is one of the three identical Swatches I’ve managed to kill:
