Re:Google is buying Fossil’s smartwatch tech for $40M
by crazygringo on Thursday January 17, 2019 @05:29PM
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It's all aesthetics/fashion.
There should be round watches and square/rectangular watches the same way there should be both gold and silver, both sporty and fancy, both digital and analog.
People like to express themselves in what they wear. A big part of your watch isn't just when you look at it, but when others see it on your wrist. What is it saying about you?
If you're a guy, one interpretation is that round means you're more of a classic dude, while square means you're more modern. The same way gold means you're more show-offy while silver says understated. Sporty says you might need to go for a run after this, while fancy means you're more likely to have expensive dinner reservations. None of these need to be true, but they're what your watch is saying for you.
Obviously it's much more complex than this. And feel free to ignore it. But like it or not, your choice of accessories (for men, mainly watch, shoes and bag) wind up saying a lot about you, which is why they necessarily come in so many variations.
There should be round watches and square/rectangular watches the same way there should be both gold and silver, both sporty and fancy, both digital and analog.
People like to express themselves in what they wear. A big part of your watch isn't just when you look at it, but when others see it on your wrist. What is it saying about you?
If you're a guy, one interpretation is that round means you're more of a classic dude, while square means you're more modern. The same way gold means you're more show-offy while silver says understated. Sporty says you might need to go for a run after this, while fancy means you're more likely to have expensive dinner reservations. None of these need to be true, but they're what your watch is saying for you.
Obviously it's much more complex than this. And feel free to ignore it. But like it or not, your choice of accessories (for men, mainly watch, shoes and bag) wind up saying a lot about you, which is why they necessarily come in so many variations.