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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Watches are all about convenience so anything to make them less so is a big negative. Besides what if you need to get the time when you don't have the phone out?

    When LED watches came out they were a big flop for two reasons. The only came on when you needed them and you needed to push a button for the display to come on so you needed two hands. LCD displays soon pushed them right out of the marketplace.
    When I am not holding it in my hand you mean? I simply put it in my hand. Not very different from how you see what time it is when you hold your arm so that the watch isn't visible. Yes, that will take roughly a second longer (a few tenths of a second if your arm is close by, a little bit longer if it's not) but it keeps me from wearing any extra bulk. And buying something I don't need. But that's just what I think

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    I can see it now,,,,when Ludvig retires, they're going to give him a watch.
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    When LED watches came out they were a big flop for two reasons. The only came on when you needed them and you needed to push a button for the display to come on so you needed two hands. LCD displays soon pushed them right out of the marketplace.[/QUOTE]
    Man I LOVED my timex LED. Forgot all about those. Thing lasted forever on a single cell as it seemed to draw next to nothing when not lit.
    I'm gonna have to go into the crawl space, aka dungeon. I swear its in an old box down there with my old evil kenevil rocket bike electric toothbrush..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
    I can see it now,,,,when Ludvig retires, they're going to give him a watch.
    Haha. Maybe I will change my mind about watches then and start to appreciate them The members on this site sure knows how to get you into expensive hobbies Hmm, I don't think I should spend any more time in the What are you driving? thread...
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    I do have an old Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel that my grandfather willed to me when he passed away. As far as I can ascertain it was made between 1925-1930.

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    Does it work? That's a very high end railway grade watch. It was made in 1925.
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    Oh yes, wind it up and it runs very nicely!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ludvig View Post
    I like the kind of "watch" that is inside my cellphone. I think that having a second watch is unpractical and doesn't serve any purpose. It is in the way and uncomfortable. It also increases the risk of injuries, just like other jewelry. Why do you like them? Am I wrong if I say that it is about having nice things, and showing that you have nice things? And not so much about that fact that it shows time? I Hope I don't stir something up, I am just interested in your opinions
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    A very valid query sir!

    I like wearing a watch for both the practical and aesthetic aspects. In my field, I often work one on one with clients and families. To me, it would be disrespectful to pull out my phone to check the time in front of them, whereas a casual glance at my watch it much less interrupting or insulting. Not saying it's more discreet (though it is), but it's clear when I look at my watch that I'm not checking for a text message or SRP notification, just minding the time. I also use the chronograph on a frequent basis when administering timed portions of tests or to time a session with a client.

    To me a watch, be it a fine timepiece or a common workhorse, is yet another thing we are sadly "losing" as our lives become ever more integrated with technology. I'm no Luddite by any means, but I guess I'm reluctant to embrace my phone as a "do it all". In my experience when one relies too heavily on one item for a multitude of tasks for the sake of convenience, it also increases the degree of inconvenience when said item does fail or is unavailable.

    There are also many times when I don't have my cell phone "on me", so a watch is more convenient. Yes, I suppose your point about injuries is a good one, but most of us put a piece of razor sharp steel to our faces on a daily basis, so why worry.
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    I have a vintage watch aquisition disorder at the moment.

    Here's my J W Benson (London) circa 1920-30 in 9 carat gold, 30mm. Screw back and front. The hinged end links are class! It is in stunning condition and the movement is doing +9 seconds per day, 0.3 sec beat error with a 272 degree amplitude. Not bad for a watch coming on 100 years old


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    You would probably like my Zodic then. Not as old though.
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