"Shocking Truth: The Hidden Emotional Secrets Behind Your Watch Collection!"
Watches have long been a symbol of style, precision, and, for many, sentimental value. But, is that sentimental connection genuine, or is it simply a product of our consumer-driven society?
Subjectivity Rules
Everyone's connection to their watches is unique. What might be a cherished family heirloom for one could be just a fashion accessory for another. The subjective nature of sentimental value in watches sparks an intriguing debate. Are they truly valuable, or is it all in our heads?
Materialism vs. Meaning
Critics argue that watches are often seen as status symbols, promoting materialism rather than genuine emotional connection. Do our timepieces genuinely hold sentimental value, or are they primarily a means to flaunt one's wealth and social status?
Now, it's your turn to chime in! Do your watches have sentimental value? Are they a reflection of your personality and experiences, or are they just status symbols? Share your thoughts and join the conversation.
Some do some don’t. I wear watches for a bunch of reasons. My wife gave me one for our wedding that obviously is an example of a watch with sentimental value. Others are more because I like them.
Every watch has a story. Atleast that's how most of my watches have been picked up. A few have been spontaneous and bought at whim
Really good question which after reflection makes me feel like I'm a bit of a sociopath. I'm not a very sentimental person. I've got rid of wives before, getting rid of a watch isn't too difficult. I have always taken the view that you can always buy another one, should you regret your original decision to sell.
One or two sentimental, rest because I'm inextricably drawn to them. 🤔
Watches are no different from any other inanimate object that somehow through situations and circumstances pick up relevance for the owners: I have a few watches that are deeply sentimental and others were purchased because I was bored and my regular ad was experiencing a slow month. My wife is ruthless with material items that clutter our home: she will toss donate quite expensive designer clothing to a shelter for abused women but absolutely will not abandon well worn bath towels that we bought from a dollar store when I had difficulty paying our mortgage bills when we were younger. The stack of towels are lovingly stored in a room full of stuff abandoned by the daughter who lived there until she moved out. I want to properly sort the things and renovate but the Mrs insists that it is ideal as her home office!
Well none of my watches are status symbols, nor would I want them to be. My watches are purely for my enjoyment. I like to think my watches are reflection of me.
None of my watches are status symbol, simply because 60% of them are not branded, and neither Tissot nor Seiko will impress anybody.
They are both jewelry (e.g. they look nice) and have some sentimental value. They are also a bit of a protest against the overuse of electronic devices. Think of each of them as a small act of defiance.
That's a great question. Here's my answer. I can make any watch sentimental. I have a emotional attachment to all my watches.
As for a wearing a watch for a status symbol. I believe we all do. It's in our human nature. There's nothing wrong with it. Be it for a flex or anti flex or just your style. I believe we wear watches to be noticed. The catch behind the status symbol is the attitude behind it. Some people can wear an expensive luxury watch and come off as a snob another person can wear the same watch they're anything but. The same can be said for the person wearing an inexpensive watch.
How you carry yourself and your attitude around it makes all the difference on how see yourself and how you're perceived in what you wear.
None of my watches (all sub-$100) are status symbols. A few of my watches have sentimental value as gifts from my wife and kids. Most are classic, high-value tool watches (e.g., Casio Duro, Timex MK1, G-Shock) that represent my practicality. The outlier is an Invicta 1953… I wanted an automatic, liked the looks, and felt OK with the homage aspect since it isn’t a 1:1 copy and is based on an obscure reference (Rolex 6204), but I don’t think there’s any other modern Invicta I’d be interested in. I also have an Apple Watch (an ancient Series 1 that I replaced the battery on myself this year and use for sleep tracking and fitness) and, unlike many other watch enthusiasts, appreciate what a great watch and health tool it is.