During World War 1 – soldiers tired of fishing around their pockets to find the ubiquitous pocket watch started wearing it on a bracelet on their wrist. Until then, a watch on a bracelet was considered strictly women’s fashion.
Initially ridiculed by the public as a silly trend – wrist watches soon became the norm as their practicality made pocket watch obsolete. Some might argue that wrist watches are slowly becoming obsolete. Why should a modern man wear a wrist watch when he could easily consult his phone for a quick time-check.
Below are 4 Reasons Men Should Wear a Wrist Watch
A Wrist Watch is Convenient
Phones don’t keep you punctual, watches do. A wrist watch is the most convenient way to tell the time. Fishing for your cell phone on regular occasions just to check the time looks desperate. A quick glance towards your wrist is a much classier way to keep tabs on time during a date or a meeting. Not to mention how rude it would seem to your companions if you pulled out your phone during a conversation. On other occasions where it’s advisable to leave the phone concealed – like the beach, a funeral, a wedding, a watch is a much more subtle and convenient way to check time.
A Wrist Watch Provides Simplicity
The best watches don’t use the latest technology. They are powered by ingenious mechanical clockwork technology that predates electricity. So when your cellphone runs out of battery you can trust the technology that keeps running on your wrist.
When you wear a watch – it’s less likely you will fall back on your phone as a distraction. Often, checking the phone for time results in a rabbit-trail of activities including checking every messenger app, email and Facebook. When you need to keep track of something as important as time – a unique device to measure and manage it is justified.
A Wrist Watch Signals Style (Complements)
The range of acceptable jewelry for a man is limited. Many men are only going to be seen with three main accessories decorating their hands- a nice watch, a stylish pair of cuff links, and a simple wedding band if they’re married. In addition to helping wearers stick to it their schedules, wristwatches make it easier for them to display their sense of style. They are a form of self-expression reflecting a hint of danger, adventure and sports depending on the make of the watch. Watches can communicate a lot about the wearer’s personality. For those that prefer a bit of high-status bling on their wrist, a Rolex can be an understated timeless and incredibly masculine accessory.
A Wrist Watch Embodies Craftsmanship
A wrist watch is more than a time-keeper. It is a symbol of tradition and history encased in a showpiece with extreme craftsmanship. Not many men realize that they are wearing pieces of art on their wrist. Some watch houses have four craftsmen working on one watch for several months. An analog watch has a simple and consistent mechanism. The way of expressing it is where the bulk of the creativity comes in. watch design is inherently artistic. There is a lot of generic and non-inspiring watch styles out there, but the best stuff is beautiful.
