This article will focus on talking about the advantages of wearing a watch, not so much of the practical advantages (time-telling), but rather stylish ones. (maybe a couple compliments in regard to your completing piece in your elegant outfit);
Even if we are talking about formal parties or even plain night-outs, watches play a big role not only in completing your designated outfit scheme, but also in helping you feel confident in any style you might want to portray, because there are a ton of types and styles that correspond to a certain type of person, therefore different tastes.
In order to understand the importance of watches as fashion items we need to take into consideration the brands. Even if you are not into watches, I am completely certain that you have heard, at least once before, about Rolex. Not only it shows power, through the price that is asked for, but also precision, punctuality, and many other considerable aspects that could be linked to a person’s character, thus making them seem stronger, give them confidence, and finally make for a great fashion item that may/may not complete their outfit.
Is one enough?
As an honest response to that question, it is well known that one piece cannot do it all. There are watches specifically thought out for different occasions, places, people, and even for different moods that one may have in the day they need to use that one watch.
Therefore, I am most certain that one watch, at least as long as passionate people are concerned, is not enough.
You may even be a collector, and crave a certain collection that may be limited, or maybe an old piece that is not available on the plain market anymore.
To be honest, despite the previously mentioned aspect regarding the importance of watch diversity, some watch-lovers don’t even wear most of their pieces, maybe because they are so expensive that they are afraid to scratch them, or maybe just because they want to keep them new, therefore increasing its value in the long run, just like a museum piece.
How is the price settled?
Well, one may ask about the price, therefore will try to understand why they can get so expensive. And when I am saying expensive, I mean thousands and thousands of dollars. And for what? – you may ask.
Well, the practical use of them nowadays is declining more and more to the point where the price does not match the build quality, neither the expensive materials used when producing it.
It’s only defined by the aesthetics. Therefore, plain watches, as far as quality is concerned, when having a certain aesthetic, their price rises substantially just for that fact, and also because they are branded with the most luxurious brands, such as Emporio Armani, Tag Heuer, or maybe even Omega.
How is an aesthetic created?
Well, as most brands would try to do it, it has something to do with time. The theme itself is irrelevant, but it needs to bond with the idea of time/passing of time. Therefore, brands such as Fossil create occasional collections that are connected to this idea.
Now, some people would argue that a watch only creates appearances, and does not really define one’s true personality. Therefore, it’s believed that it has the power of creating a false image of someone in relation to certain financial aspects of their lives, or maybe even in relation to their social power. Some people think in a different way, saying that a watch does not enhance the individual’s personality, but rather is concerned with the shaping of a unique individuality that could only be portrayed through a certain, special watch.
In conclusion, a watch, either you use it as a time-telling device only, or maybe you are indeed a fashion-lover, it makes for a great piece and can only bring out advantages, either we’re talking about compliments from friends, or maybe even a well-needed ego-boost, for some people that are unfortunately struggling with that issue.
