Why a Ring and Not a Watch
So, I’m watching the Super Bowl, sorta. Then got thinking, wouldn’t it make more sense to give out watches instead of a ring to the winning team’s players? It’s an amazing sport’s achievement and a timepiece to mark an event, to me, would be more meaningful. What are your thoughts?
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William
Attorney, consumer credit compliance professional, and aspiring horology enthusiast.
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I think most of us would agree that a watch would be cooler than a gigantic ring. Then again, we’re a bunch of weirdos.
The people on RingCrunch would like a word with you.
Generally you only wear one watch, but you can wear multiple rings. Also, a giant ring is more showy than a watch. Rings spend less time covered up, and most men don't wear more than a wedding band, if anything at all. Until recently everybody wore watches, so even a nice watch wouldn't stand out much, and they tend to spend a lot of time covered by sleeves.
Generally you only wear one watch, but you can wear multiple rings. Also, a giant ring is more showy than a watch. Rings spend less time covered up, and most men don't wear more than a wedding band, if anything at all. Until recently everybody wore watches, so even a nice watch wouldn't stand out much, and they tend to spend a lot of time covered by sleeves.
If I won multiple Super Bowls and they gave watches, this would be me.
I believe the tradition of rings pre-dates the invention of the wrist watch. In addition, rings are a lot cheaper to make than a watch. Some gold, a bunch of cheap diamonds, and Bob’s your uncle. As Kristian said, very hard to show off multiple watches.
I agree, watches would be cooler, but again, of course any of us would say that. I guess that is why we should take up racing, better prizes. That said, I am willing to bet many players also buy celebratory watches.
The people on RingCrunch would like a word with you.
Ugh, RingCrunch is the worst. It’s just the angry pinky ring people making fun of everybody’s non-pinky rings. So toxic.
Ugh, RingCrunch is the worst. It’s just the angry pinky ring people making fun of everybody’s non-pinky rings. So toxic.
Joe Pesci wannabes!
Joe Pesci wannabes!
Made me think of this recent Hodinkee video.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/talking-watches-new-england-patriots
Ugh, RingCrunch is the worst. It’s just the angry pinky ring people making fun of everybody’s non-pinky rings. So toxic.
Don't get me started on everyone saying that <=9 is the "right" size for a ring.
My dad was the coach of a college team that won a couple of championships. He (5'9, 165 soaking wet) looks hilarious wearing the shotglass sized rings.
Most people, especially jocks, don't wear watches anymore. A lot wear Apple Warts, which is not a watch.
Most people, especially jocks, don't wear watches anymore. A lot wear Apple Warts, which is not a watch.
I agree that Apple doesn't make watches but...
And that is why motor racing is better than American football... and football in general. There, I said it.