Watch. Do I need one...

[Drago]

G-Shock - looks like a lot of money for a lot of plastic.

Shop about and they can be had new from 40 quid upwards. Considering they're liable to last decades, and are far more tolerant of impact, temperature and water immersion than you are, that's pretty good value. For anything ruffty tuffy like cycling it's the G-Shock all the way for me, the Traser for regular daily wear, and the Tudor for posh wear.

Mrs D has an apple watch thing, but it's pretty useless if it needs to be on charge when you would rather actually be wearing it. now that really is a lot of money for a bit of plastic - its reckoned they actually cost less than 10 dollars to manufacture.

 

[Nigeyy]

I agree to most of that, but still wear a watch. Why? Because sometimes I do lose track of time and it's so much easier glancing at my wrist when I need to know the time rather than the more relatively onerous process of removing your phone from your pocket, pressing a button (if you have the screen set to battery saver) or hoping a church bell chimes in your immediate location or that you are online with a device. It's more of a convenience for me -though I understand why people don't wear watches, I just find it much easier for my lifestyle.

Have worn a watch all my adult life until 3 or 4 years ago when I realised it was just a habit.
Everything, everywhere tells you the time nowadays. Your phone, the computer, the microwave/oven, a wall clock, the car radio, radio presenter time checks, the local church bell (not often noticed, but it is there if you listen) and even some electronic billboards/information boards.
Sorry, but if you don't know the time to within 5 or 10 minutes without looking at your watch then you aren't paying attention. For 95% of the population a watch is just an unnecessary habit or piece of jewellery!

 

[BrumJim]

Buy this. Brilliant execution, their latest model.

https://www.withings.com/uk/en/scan...1ZGW2zN298Zqrz8g__gaAhggEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Everything you need, and more, and you don't have to pretend you're an Olympian

I shall type in my Hypochondriacs Anonymous membership number to see if I get a discount.

 

[MichaelW2]

I keep my heirloom IWC pocket watch for very special occasions. Like the phone it sits in a pocket and can tell the time.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I shall type in my Hypochondriacs Anonymous membership number to see if I get a discount.

I have real conditions I don't get a discount as far as I know.

 

[Sterlo]

How about a bit of bling?

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[smokeysmoo]

I bought one of THESE to just wear at work a few weeks ago and I'm very happy with it.

I had been wearing a Garmin smart watch, but finally decided I didn't need one and couldn't risk damaging it at work either, (HGV driver delivering building supplies), so I flogged it and bought the Lorus, which incidentally was only £19.99 at the time

It's comfortable, light yet feels sturdy and the Lumibrite dial is excellent in poor light.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Thing is, watches are the "acceptable" male jewellery. For years the only jewellery I had was my watch and my wedding ring. What's wrong with having a nice watch? Whether it costs £20 or £5000, it's a reflection of the owner. I don't think the money really matters as much as the style. Some high price watches are bloody awful hunks of ironmongery whereas some cheap watches look very nice.

I won't buy another smartwatch though. After a year or so the software got glitchy and it effectively became a bedside clock before giving up the ghost.

 

[Deafie]

I can highly recommend the Tudor Pelagos. Beautifully made, classy, and far more discrete than a Rolex Submariner.

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I wear a basic digital Casio. I've had it for years.

It's true that there a million and one ways to find out the time these days but I just like having a watch (although I wouldn't pay huge money for one). It's convenient to have the time on wrist at glance instead of messing about taking my phone out (I don't always carry it anyway).

I could try asking a policeman but they are almost extinct these days!

My other $20 Casio.
Hipster chic but I love it!

 

[Fnaar]

I have a decent enough watch, but only wear it if going out, or at work. Or visiting Miss Goodbody at the seaside, if I don't want to miss my train. Though occasionally during these sojourms it ends up on the floor.

 

[slowmotion]

Nobody needs a watch, any more than they "need" Old Spice aftershave. The concept is daft...…...unless you like jewellery.

 

[wheresthetorch]

the more relatively onerous process of removing your phone from your pocket, pressing a button

It's funny how things go in cycles isn't it? The wristwatch replaced the pocket watch, which required one taking it out of a pocket and pressing a button on the side to open the case . . . .

 

[Drago]

Nobody needs a watch, any more than they "need" Old Spice aftershave. The concept is daft...…...unless you like jewellery.

Without Old Spice men would never attract women and the species would become extinct.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

Nobody needs a watch, any more than they "need" Old Spice aftershave. The concept is daft...…...unless you like jewellery.

The concept of wearing a watch? Or the concept of measuring time?
Both are pretty useful I'd argue! Unless you're retired, and spend all day dribbling and pottering, and wondering where your glasses are.

 

[Drago]

Im retired and still need to know the time to collect Mini D from school, to hide away the meth lab before Mrs D gets gome from work, to know when Corrie is about the start.