Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 31, 2010 Reporter Share Posted October 31, 2010 An interesting topic of conversation came about on another forum I frequent yesterday, when I was generally talking in the "Random Chat" thread and mentioned the fact I'd put my watch in for repair and felt lost without it. Some users responded that they no longer wore a watch because they had their phones. So, do you still wear a wristwatch? And if so, which wrist? I do, and on the right wrist. Personally, I find that having to get a phone out of your pocket, light up the screen and then put it away is far too much hassle over just glancing at your wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted October 31, 2010 Administrators Share Posted October 31, 2010 NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hammond Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 No i just use my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakem1 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 No, I think they're pointless. I spend most of my time in front of computers and have a clock on my phone so I don't need another one (that is less precise :)) on my wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 31, 2010 Author Reporter Share Posted October 31, 2010 (that is less precise :)) How do you know that? How do we know for certain that this is the correct time? Plus you can get satellite calibrated watches now anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdood Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Maybe the poll should have had an age question as well. The younger generation is less likely to wear wristwatches because they were born into a world with so much technology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted October 31, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 31, 2010 No, I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 31, 2010 Author Reporter Share Posted October 31, 2010 Maybe the poll should have had an age question as well. The younger generation is less likely to wear wristwatches because they were born into a world with so much technology. Updated the poll, you guys who have already voted might want to revote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArKeYa Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I do. Only when i go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakem1 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 How do you know that? How do we know for certain that this is the correct time? Plus you can get satellite calibrated watches now anyways. I think I'll take my chances with international time servers over a watch ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yep, is endlessly convenient IMO. I have a water proof one so don't ever need to worry about taking it off, meaning i have a stop watch, countdown timer, and clock pretty much where ever i go, when ever i need it. My sense of time is worse than my sense of direction, so without it i doubt i'd ever be anywhere on time :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjx Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 How's the age group useful in the poll? It's just the age group of the people who've taken the poll.. not the age group of just people wearing a watch or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StandingInAlley Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I do! I can't live without my wrist watch. Whenever I step outside, i need to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jamesyfx Subscriber² Posted October 31, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted October 31, 2010 I wear one as it's part of my usual attire. It looks really smart and people do comment on it a lot, so it's something that grabs attention. Helps much. I much prefer looking at my wrist to get the time rather than digging into a pocket, unlocking my phone and looking at the clock on there. :p It's much simpler for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted October 31, 2010 Veteran Share Posted October 31, 2010 Nope. I wear one I received for my birthday a few years ago on special occasions, but ever since I bought my first phone I stopped wearing them day to day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's Dead Jim Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 In 1985 I purchased an expensive(for me) seiko silverwave, I wore it on my left wrist with misguided pride, In 1986 I was a passenger in a car which went off the road, I grabbed the "jesus handle" above the door, and a fence post came through the screen and took out my left arm and seiko, I havent worn a watch since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I did until about a week ago when the battery went. It's time I got a new watch though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_ph0enix Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 There was an article about this very subject, on the BBC News website, on Thursday: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11634105 Personally, I can't even begin to fathom why people don't wear watches, when they're 'out and about'. Usually I don't wear one when I'm at home, (so for example today - it's on my desk), but Monday - Saturday, I tend to wear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulCabby Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yup I do. Like the earlier posters have said, it's more convenient looking at my wrist than digging through my pocket for the phone and lighting up the screen! Got a cheap casio watch ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scirwode Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I've got a turnip, does that count? Scirwode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 refuse to wear anything other than a Fossil. I have 6 of them. I wear this one all the time though: My girl is getting this one for my b/day next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inferniac Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 No, I'm 20. As pretty much everyone I use my cell phone to check time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazhar Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 No I don't because I don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 31, 2010 Author Reporter Share Posted October 31, 2010 refuse to wear anything other than a Fossil. I have 6 of them. I wear this one all the time though: ~snip Love that first one, looks amazing. Here's what I wear when I'm not asleep. I used to wear the velcro strap sorts but I've started to wear nice metal watches now. The velcro strap watches were when I was at school, which made more sense because they last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckeratlarge Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I have worn a watch everyday for the last 27 years. I sometimes don't even take it off at night. I have a need to always know the time even when it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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