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[Question] Are Watches Jewelry, an Accessory, or a Utility to You? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Last_Eggplant3277@alien.top to c/watches@style.land

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Just curious, Do you consider watches to be Jewelry, an Accessory, or a Utility?

Obviously, jewelry and accessories can mean the same thing, so I'll clarify. Jewelry is usually for looks or sentiment, while accessories (belts, ties, etc) typically have a function as well.

Personally, being new in the watch collecting space, my watches are all "Jewelry" for now.
I don't find myself using them for the time since clocks are everywhere, and I've used the ones I've bought lately to add a bit of flare to my outfits. Smart watches (definitely a utility) just aren't pretty enough!

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[–] WindowTW@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Depends on the watch, my garmin is definitely utility… I use it for timing and mapping runs, safety when hiking etc.

My steel bracelet automatics are largely jewelry, but I do check the time and date frequently at work.