Calling a watch a piece ?

I think it comes from the world of jewelry.

Just a generic way to describe an item of jewelry, as they aren’t all watches.

It's a timepiece.

I think we should give our watches personal nicknames like Mr bobo

I find this an odd complaint, but I understand. Unfortunately, I think the description is here to stay.

Perhaps it’s who says it, and how, that bothers you more than the word itself?

I often say timepiece - does that count? 😂

I think it’s pretentious. It’s a term from the art world implying the watch is more than just a watch. If I should make a concession, it’s overused when it should be applied to the finest and shortest run watches. But then maybe it’s a term of endearment - indicating the speaker’s appreciation of a watch in all its aspects. Or maybe it’s just a welcome alternative to or synonym of the word watch. Hmm 🤔

The earliest use of the word "timepiece" is from 1708 according to the O.E.D. The word "watch" is from the Old English wæcce, which meant watch in the "stand watch" sense. It then meant something like alarm clock before settling into its present meaning at the end of the 16th Century.

None of this matters because I don't find either word offensive.

Thank you for saying your piece.

Any other petty issues?

It’s short for timepiece.

Not sure it's always pretentious. For example, I just use it to vary my wordage in a response or post. And if anything I am a high functioning eccentric. 😜

I apply this term to all sorts of portable durable goods without a second thought. A friend called me on it thinking, as @palicar states, that it was short for piece of art. I promptly replied that something can also be a piece of ... oh @ayadai already said pretty much the same thing.

Whilst this word may be bothersome, it is just the same as unit, item, thing.

HK, you sir have excellent taste! 👌🏻

Meh, I am Groot.

Altho we should be going after "God-tier" and/or grail. Unless it's said/used/meant in an extremely snarky, sarcastic manner.

As in I love this new piece, it's a God-tier, GADA-licious, strap monster, that has found its place in my collection, until I can save for my next grail. The 3G as it were, God-tier, GADA, grail...

#3G

#God-tierGADAgrail

I call my pistol blasto

Sometimes I don’t want to write the word “watch” five times in a two sentence reply. I don’t think it makes for very good reading. So sometimes I use the brand name. Other times I use the generic term “watch” and I might use “piece” or “example” to create a natural flow to the sentence without excess repetition.

But never “unit”. I will never call a watch unit.

I've never called a watch a piece and probably won't ever, but the word being short for time piece gives it legitimacy even if it is slang-esque. All in all, I say whatever.. do what you want. Not hurting my feelings either way.

"Piece" is fine, it's "real watch" I have an issue with

A watch is a piece of jewelry.

I think some people feel it’s a little too “masculine” as in you see another dude with a cool watch and you say “nice piece” grinning the whole time and then if the other guy laughs too then you know you can be friends. If the other guy gets offended then he’s probably not your type of guy. I don’t know if this applies to females or trans or them they those these etc. I’m a man. Also I believe it’s fine to call women beautiful, seriously people! 🌈

Because it opens the door to name a crap watch as a piece of shame...🤣

"Piece" used as more or less a pronoun is fine. "I saw several watches online, and I decided to order one piece." "Timepiece" used as a synonym for "watch" is annoying and pretentious. "I just purchased a lovely timepiece."

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Hand Cannon 😂

It's in the same bracket for me as calling a room a "space". Can't stand it

Fun fact, in parts of Scotland a "piece" is another name for a sandwich. Which I'll admit I do like 😁

Time piece is the proper term you’re referring to. I use the term sparingly but I do say it.

Our world (and the States especially) has boiled everything down to the most basic vocabulary possible. There is almost a hatred nowadays for all but the most casual of words and phrases.

I think the term “time piece” or even “wrist watch” has succumed to the same fate.

I’m indifferent, piece has to be short for timepiece.

I say it all the time short for timepiece 🤷🏾‍♂️

I’ve never heard anyone call a watch a “piece”, never. Timepiece sure. Don’t even know why I opened this comment. 🙄