Re:Mechanical Watch
by randomcarbloke on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @10:28AM
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wearing a wristwatch with full formal is still a bit of a faux pas.
Re:Mechanical Watch
by CamperBob2 on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @11:31AM
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Rich: Rolex
Wealthy: Patek Philippe
True wealth: "I DGAF what time it is or what looks good with this jacket"
Re:Mechanical Watch
by fennecbutt on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @12:37PM
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Lmao no. If this was the case then cocktail watches wouldn't be a thing.
I've seen people's OCD around me or similar issues getting worse with arrival of smart watches and nearly constant interruptions from notifications. Yet those folks don't turn them off even if I mention visible degradation on their part, I guess then they would end up with charging-needy expensive-yet-soon-obsolete gadget without much else (sport monitoring is cool for some folks, again I simply don't get the desire for constant measurements and comparisons - for me it takes away most of the fun that sports should be in first place, I focus on being challenged at my current level, not chasing some meaningless numbers).
I guess if one is 'free' from such things the described effect is less bad, but why the heck would I ever wanted to be notified instantly on my hand when something happens? Peace of mind and clear focus are rare and precious things these days, and this destroys it for few seconds of dopamine kick.