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In Reply to: Seriously ? .... posted by reelsmith. on May 2, 2021 at 13:00:38:
None. Functionally, there is nothing a fine mechanical wristwatch can do that can't be done better by a cheap watch with a quartz movement.
But you already knew that.
Besides, in this day and age, few people have a practical use for a timepiece on their wrist when clocks are literally everywhere. There are specific use cases like running, diving, mountaineering, aviation, etc. But those activities are better served by a modern smart watch.
So if fine mechanical watches don't have a functional reason to exist any longer, why do people appreciate them?
The answer is:
1. It looks and feels good on their wrist
2. They appreciate the fine craftsmanship
3. Exclusivity
That's what makes them jewelry.
By the way, high end audio is full of jewelry as well.
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Follow Ups
- There is no functional reason to own a wristwatch with a mechanical movement - Dave_K 14:21:45 05/02/21 (6)
- +1. Why the shyness about jewelry? "I'm a man and I enjoy wearing... jewelry." nt - tinear 14:27:16 05/02/21 (5)
- Yes, it's not meant to be a put-down (nt) - Dave_K 14:31:52 05/02/21 (4)
- I don't see it as a put down ... - reelsmith. 15:31:07 05/02/21 (1)
- LOL! - SF tech 15:41:30 05/02/21 (0)
- The advertisements for them seem to point to status, too. And identity. - tinear 14:43:39 05/02/21 (1)
- RE: The advertisements for them seem to point to status, too. And identity. - Wojciech 17:01:33 05/02/21 (0)
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