Genuinely curious. What’s the point of owning a watch in today’s day and age?
I personally never enjoyed wearing one and so never got into it. I need to hear someone else’s pov
Discussion
Some of us don’t live on our phones (as I post this from my phone)
Haha agreed! I don’t either.
I also don’t usually feel the need to check the time.
When I do, I can look almost anywhere and find a clock.
Self expression like jewelry and I enjoy wearing a small machine on my wrist that not only tells time but also a story.
Hear ya!
Still trying to get comfortable wearing jewelry personally
Here’s why people get into collecting watches.
1. The Origin Story
Most collectors start with one meaningful watch—often linked to nostalgia, status, or personal identity—and quickly slide into collecting more.
2. The Thrill of the Hunt
The excitement often lies more in researching, chasing, and acquiring than in owning. Dopamine spikes in the anticipation phase.
3. The Hedonic Treadmill
What was supposed to be “the last watch” rarely is. We quickly adapt and crave the next thrill or variation.
4. Evolution of Taste
Collecting reflects personal growth. Tastes shift—from divers to chronographs to vintage—driven by curiosity and deeper knowledge.
5. Watches as Memory Capsules
Each piece holds stories, milestones, and emotional significance. Even wear and tear becomes meaningful.
6. Passion vs. Obsession
The line blurs—late-night searches, justifying near-duplicates—but that obsessive drive is often what fuels deep appreciation and community.
If I ever get into watches, this reply would have probably been the trigger. Thanks man
Also the artisanry. Time pieces are some of the most beautiful objects of craftsmanship out there. In one sense incredibly complex, in another, remarkably simple.
And there is the novelty of having a device that does a single task.