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Re:Apple declares its $17,000 solid-gold watch officially ob... by Kwastie on Wednesday October 04, 2023 @07:33AM (#37763667)
Generally expensive watches are associated with longevity, but I can't imagine someone buying this and expecting lifelong support.
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Re:Apple declares its $17,000 solid-gold watch officially ob... by jraph on Wednesday October 04, 2023 @07:37AM (#37763693)
I bet longevity is not a specific trait of expensive watches. I think most non-smart watches can live for very long.
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Re:Apple declares its $17,000 solid-gold watch officially ob... by lucideer on Wednesday October 04, 2023 @07:40AM (#37763728)
Expensive watches are often considered "heirlooms": I'd say trans-generational longevity is a reasonably high expectation for most tech.
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Re:Apple declares its $17,000 solid-gold watch officially ob... by ghaff on Wednesday October 04, 2023 @08:13AM (#37764023)
>I think most non-smart watches can live for very long.

Other than batteries and watchbands (and physical damage), yes, but that's because the functionality generally doesn't change--they tell the time and don't need to interact with any other devices or software.

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