Gazzla 23 Posted August 7, 2014 Evening All I'll get straight to the point: Why don't some people wear a watch? I asked this question of around a dozen people today whom I knew who and were not sporting a watch. Here are the lame excuses: I've got a phone in my pocket that has the time; why do I need a watch? I only wear a watch when I'm going out I don't want to scratch my watch at work It's uncomfortable I've got a couple of nice watches, but can't be arsed to wear them Unbelievable!! The most surprising thing is that a couple of blokes I spoke to earn enough money to buy ANY gen they wanted!! FFS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted August 7, 2014 Maybe someone doesn't want to wear one? What's the big deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masmannan 0 Posted August 7, 2014 I got through many days not wearing a watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 7, 2014 Anyone that doesn't wear a watch is weird..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southall87 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Anyone that doesn't wear a watch is weird..... especially if they are on this forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted August 7, 2014 My stepson refuses to wear a watch - despite having given him a DSSD... He prefers to rely on his phone... I blame myself, really - what did I do wrong? :dunno: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nofitstate 27 Posted August 7, 2014 I've got and older work colleague who says he doesn't wear a watch as he doesn't want to be controlled by time..... my reply has always been, wearing a nice watch isn't about telling the time. It's a about the beauty of the design and the engineering that goes into making it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellistyle1 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Until about 18 months ago when the bug bit, I never wore a watch. I used your excuse #1 above. I spent less money, thought and time worrying about watches too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 7, 2014 My stepson refuses to wear a watch - despite having given him a DSSD... He prefers to rely on his phone... I blame myself, really - what did I do wrong? :dunno: Can I be your stepson? I'd like a Omega speedmaster moon watch please Dad..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dasselin 16 Posted August 7, 2014 I had a Director that when he was passing interviews to would-be applicants, would always Ask the candidate what time it was. If the guy/gal reach for a phone or a pager instead of looking at A watch, that was it he/she did not get the job. I asked him what that was about. He answered if you don’t were a watch you have no respect for time True or not he always got the right person for the job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormyNight 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Some people are watch wearers, others aren't. Some people wear tampons too. Need help changing yours OP? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamante 0 Posted August 7, 2014 I had a Director that when he was passing interviews to would-be applicants, would alwaysAsk the candidate what time it was. If the guy/gal reach for a phone or a pager instead of looking at A watch, that was it he/she did not get the job. I asked him what that was about. He answered if you don’t were a watch you have no respect for time True or not he always got the right person for the job smart answer your director Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted August 7, 2014 I've got and older work colleague who says he doesn't wear a watch as he doesn't want to be controlled by time..... my reply has always been, wearing a nice watch isn't about telling the time. It's a about the beauty of the design and the engineering that goes into making it. You've hit the nail on the head. It's not about the ability to tell the time by flicking one's wrist; it's about wearing a piece of engineering brilliance that looks good tom the eye. Why don't some people get this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted August 7, 2014 Some people are watch wearers, others aren't. Some people wear tampons too. Need help changing yours OP? I'm not at that time of the month. Thanks anyway.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazz 0 Posted August 7, 2014 My son loves his watches, but you ask him the time, .........hand in pocket, and out comes iPhone ,,,,,typical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 7, 2014 I had a Director that when he was passing interviews to would-be applicants, would always Ask the candidate what time it was. If the guy/gal reach for a phone or a pager instead of looking at A watch, that was it he/she did not get the job. I asked him what that was about. He answered if you don’t were a watch you have no respect for time True or not he always got the right person for the job Don't think that this is a particularly sound way of judging peoples suitability for a job! Unless they applying for a job as a watch model?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted August 7, 2014 My stepson refuses to wear a watch - despite having given him a DSSD... He prefers to rely on his phone... I blame myself, really - what did I do wrong? :dunno: Er...Greg, take yourself outside and throw yourself roughly to the floor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markeym3 2 Posted August 7, 2014 I don't often wear a watch ,, never wore one at all until I joined here ,,, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boneyjr 1 Posted August 7, 2014 My stepson refuses to wear a watch - despite having given him a DSSD... He prefers to rely on his phone... I blame myself, really - what did I do wrong? :dunno: Blame the sperm donor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet 1 Posted August 7, 2014 I've got and older work colleague who says he doesn't wear a watch as he doesn't want to be controlled by time..... my reply has always been, wearing a nice watch isn't about telling the time. It's a about the beauty of the design and the engineering that goes into making it. You've hit the nail on the head. It's not about the ability to tell the time by flicking one's wrist; it's about wearing a piece of engineering brilliance that looks good tom the eye. Why don't some people get this? Call me old fashioned, but I do actually like my watches to tell the time fairly accurately..... .....if they don't tell the time what would be point in wearing one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted August 7, 2014 Your name is Chuck norris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheInthusiest 0 Posted August 7, 2014 My son loves his watches, but you ask him the time, .........hand in pocket, and out comes iPhone ,,,,,typical. I think its just a habit. Im guilty of this myself. I know to tell the time fairly quickly, but even after checking my watch i still check my phone. Its a habit thing.. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speirsro 0 Posted August 7, 2014 Anyone that doesn't wear a watch is weird..... This. I don't get it! Haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted August 7, 2014 Anyone that doesn't wear a watch is weird..... I totally agree. I couldn't leave the house without a piece of engineering on my wrist... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHOOQ 0 Posted August 7, 2014 I had a Director that when he was passing interviews to would-be applicants, would always Ask the candidate what time it was. If the guy/gal reach for a phone or a pager instead of looking at A watch, that was it he/she did not get the job. I asked him what that was about. He answered if you don’t were a watch you have no respect for time True or not he always got the right person for the job Jeez. I don't recall ever not wearing a watch, but that's a pretty shitty litmus test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
