I love watches. I love clocks. They've held a special place in my heart since childhood, and to this day, they are still that one special accessory that brings me great nostalgia.
I always enjoy looking at people's wristwatches. If something looks interesting, I'll ask about it. Recently however--and much to my disappointment-- I see a lack of wristwatches amongst my peers.
Here in North America, our daily life is surrounded by time. We wake up at a certain time, catch the bus or leave for work at a certain time, go to class at a certain time, and return home by a certain time. We constantly need to keep track of time, in order to run our days smoothly.
With that said, why do barely any of my peers wear a watch?
The answer is quite simple. As we live in a digital age, we are constanly surrounded by technology. If, for example, I forget my watch at home one day, I can find out the time by looking either at my cell phone, my laptop, my iPod or the numerous plasma screens in the school hallway. Essentially, these technologies are eliminating the need for a watch.
These days are all about convenience. If your cell phone tells you the time, why bother wearing a watch? My concern here however, is not about finding out what time it is--it's about the art of the watch. Will the wristwatch die with the advent of these convenient technologies? I sure hope not.
People should look at watches as a fashion accessory that completes their wardrobe--not simply as a tool for keeping time. Just as there is always the need for a nice handbag, a stylish scarf or a great pair of shoes, so too is there the need for a trendy watch.
Do not make the fashion mistake of referring to your digital devices for the time; invest in a watch!
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