What Watches mean to me
Wrist watches are a complicated and weird thing to grasp for a non-watch person. Questions I’ve heard include: Why would anyone own a bunch of watches? Why would anyone spend more than 50 bucks on a watch? Why would I even want to own a watch when I can just check the time on my phone? These are very valid points, and for most of them there is an objective answer. No one needs more than one wrist watch. No one should spend more than 50 bucks on a watch. The only point I would disagree on is: everyone should own a watch. A watch is a simple instrument that solves a single purpose—it tells you the time. You have no notifications, no distractions. You always know what time it is, and it helps you be mindful of how you spend your time. ...