For the ultimate watch snob

p4radox · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:33

Mr^B said:
So how do you know what the time is?

$loth said:
It says above the posts.

That made me lol

davethe11 · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:35

suppose folk who can afford the watch that doesn't tell the time are making a statement about how any one of their umpteen assistants can tell the time with a click of their fingers

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:40

A.N.Other said:
What?

Are you saying you don't buy clothes you like just because there is a cheaper alternative? I take it you have no jewellery at all? What's your hair like? etc etc.

Yes, you are confused, try reading the whole thread.

A.N.Other · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:44

Mr^B said:
Yes, you are confused, try reading the whole thread.

I'm going back to bed ...

JollyGreen · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:55

As pointed out on the comments on the news site linked to, it's not actually going to tell you when it's day or night as it's advertised to...
All it does is flip from one to the other every twelve hours, which is going to be right precisely... twice a year.
I mean christ if I write the time on a piece of paper it's right at least twice a DAY!

aardvark · 27 Apr 2008 at 11:03

genius, a watch that doesn't tell the time - maybe its a social experiment to see how stupid rich people are?

Fubsy · 27 Apr 2008 at 11:25

aardvark said:
genius, a watch that doesn't tell the time - maybe its a social experiment to see how stupid rich people are?

Well they have to spend it on something haven't they? It's not like there are any charities or research bodies that they could donate a few bob to.

dowie · 27 Apr 2008 at 11:42

Mr^B said:
SO, the main function of a watch isn't to tell the time, as there's so many other means of getting the time - so I wonder why someone would want to wear something simply for the way it looks...

An expensive gold ring with a diamond on its circumference doesn't serve any useful practical purpose but the majority of the women in the UK will be presented one at some point in their lives. Its just jewelry, everyone knows the bottom of the range £5 casio watch can tell the time but most people who buy an expensive watch do so because they believe it looks good. This is just taking it to the extremes a bit.

PyroboyUK · 27 Apr 2008 at 12:11

Evangelion said:
Those dudes make some seriously weird watches.

Check this out.

That "thing" on the front page looks so complicated. Would love to take it to bits and see how it works. Putting it back together would be a whole new task though

Tom2k8 · 27 Apr 2008 at 12:23

I never wear a watch. The places I go usually have a clocks around them.

I also carry a mobile around with me, it's not hard to take it out of your pocket and have a look.

Sudden · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:02

Foo_Fighter said:
I never wear a watch. The places I go usually have a clocks around them.

I also carry a mobile around with me, it's not hard to take it out of your pocket and have a look.

Maybe, but that's so much effort!

Feel very weird without a watch on my wrist. Almost always needs to be there.

Nitefly · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:34

Whats so bad about spending lots of money on something if you like it?

The same rule applies for watches as cars, phones, clothes (including the current OCUK favourite, jeans) and just about everything else.

Spending above a certain point will you deminishing returns of function. A £13,000 watch will probably give a similar function as a £100 watch. A £30 phone will give the same functions as a £300 phone. Both examples to an extent obviously.

So what?

If you want to buy something, buy it. If it is your desire then it isn't a waste of money. People moaning at expensive watches reminds me of 'vocal vegetarians'. Just shut up with your 'holier than thou' ethics and live and let live.

Vonhelmet · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:55

Emperor's new clothes.

Vonhelmet · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:56

Nitefly said:
The same rule applies for watches as cars, phones, clothes (including the current OCUK favourite, jeans) and just about everything else.

You're missing the point, I think. What about a car that doesn't go, a phone that doesn't make calls, clothes you can't wear?

"andy" · 27 Apr 2008 at 13:59

a watch isnt just "for" telling the time anyway, its a fashion accessory that just happens to tell the time.

or lots of people just buy them because they appreciate the workmanship and design behind it

R.O.S.S.I · 27 Apr 2008 at 14:00

Have to say I always wear a watch but I find myself always using my phone for the time lol. My watch isnt even a particularly spectacular one either, just a standard NEXT jobby!

Nitefly · 27 Apr 2008 at 14:02

vonhelmet said:
You're missing the point, I think. What about a car that doesn't go, a phone that doesn't make calls, clothes you can't wear?

I can't see any reasons why those would exist...

Perhaps I should actually read threads, yes?

Feek · 27 Apr 2008 at 14:03

"I don't wear a watch, I have a mobile phone".

So what's easier?

Slight twist of wrist and glance.

Or...

Reach into pocket to take out phone, look at display, see it's blank because the screensaver has kicked in and it's locked itself. Press two keys to unlock, see time and then put phone back in pocket, maybe pushing two more keys to relock before doing so (or just rely on the autolock).

I know which one I think is easier and quicker.

Reed · 27 Apr 2008 at 14:43

Feek said:
"I don't wear a watch, I have a mobile phone".

So what's easier?

Slight twist of wrist and glance.

Or...

Reach into pocket to take out phone, look at display, see it's blank because the screensaver has kicked in and it's locked itself. Press two keys to unlock, see time and then put phone back in pocket, maybe pushing two more keys to relock before doing so (or just rely on the autolock).

I know which one I think is easier and quicker.

Feek stole my post !

my thoughts exactly

semi-pro waster · 27 Apr 2008 at 14:59

"andy" said:
a watch isnt just "for" telling the time anyway, its a fashion accessory that just happens to tell the time.

or lots of people just buy them because they appreciate the workmanship and design behind it

I'd have to disagree with the first part, a watch is designed for telling the time, that is the primary purpose. If it doesn't then you've got what is essentially a bracelet/bangle and not a device for telling the time in any useful sense of the word.

But I'd agree with the second part, the asthetics, quality and/or perceived value are what distinguishes a timepiece such as this from a £5 digital effort (that and the fact that the digital watch will be unquestionably more useful if you need to know what o'clock it is).