Is the watch a dead piece of technology?

**DJ Ms. White** · 03-28-11, 03:44 PM

I don't know; I've been fiddling with the idea of getting a new watch, but I'm not sure what use one would be to me. Back when I used to go sailing and cliff diving all the time a watch was pretty useful as a phone would be impractical (hands full while sailing or underwater while diving). Now though, I can always have my phone on me.

**Cojiro** · 03-28-11, 03:46 PM

IMO a watch is more then a tool. It can be fashionable. Also when I was but a wee lad my parents gave me a watch as a symbol of responsibility. I plan to do the same when/if I ever have a son. And maybe daughter. I've always worn a watch and feel naked without it.

**DJ Ms. White** · 03-28-11, 03:49 PM

Bah, I do suppose that I need to be fashionable for women. Fucking oppositie sex. So the next question is: any recommendations? No gold--too weak. No Plastic--too weak.

**Guyver** · 03-28-11, 03:55 PM

I still wear mine.

**flame** · 03-28-11, 03:56 PM

havent worn a watch in years.

**DJ Ms. White** · 03-28-11, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Guyver

I still wear mine.

Out of habit? For fashion? Or for utility?

**Rawr** · 03-28-11, 04:01 PM

I wear watches all the damn time. I feel naked without mine as well. I'm also kind of a watch whore, I have 5 for various reasons that I switch between, although I had more at one point....

Dakota makes some decent watches, simple and pretty damn tough.
Dakota Watch Company

Also a cheap timex is also a great buy as well, those things last for forever.

**Guyver** · 03-28-11, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

Out of habit? For fashion? Or for utility?

All three.

**Partyball** · 03-28-11, 04:23 PM

Just get one that syncs to your phone. Instead of pulling out your phone to see who is calling just look at your watch. I haven't worn a watch in years just because I am always working around high voltage and heavy equipment. I don't really want anything I can make contact with/get caught on. But when I did wear them, I wore a (At least I think this was the name) Ripcurl. It had tide tables for when I was surfing and diving/lobstering.