For the ultimate watch snob

KASM · 27 Apr 2008 at 07:41

This sort of proves to me that people that spend thousands on expensive watches only do so as a status symbol, and in the end its just expensive bling and not a usefull device.

http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2008/04/25/the-300000-watch-that-doesnt-tell-time/?mod=MostPopular

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 07:56

What watch do you wear?

KASM · 27 Apr 2008 at 07:57

Mr^B said:
What watch do you wear?

I don't

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:10

So how do you know what the time is?

alexakasloth · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:20

It says above the posts.

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:22

So why do people wear watches?

alexakasloth · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:22

Mr^B said:
So why do people wear watches?

Because we can't be on OcUK all the time, unfortunately.

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:30

So when you're not on OcUK, how do you tell the time?

Sankari · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:31

Sundials?

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:32

I now remember why I seldom post here.

Sankari · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:33

Those dudes make some seriously weird watches.

Check this out.

:confused:

alexakasloth · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:34

Mr^B said:
So when you're not on OcUK, how do you tell the time?

Find a PC with internet connection.

Evangelion said:
Those dudes make some seriously weird watches.

Check this out.

I want...

SwishSpencor · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:51

Mr^B said:
So when you're not on OcUK, how do you tell the time?

Phone? Practically everyone carries a phone around these days and they say the time on them.

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 08:52

So watches are pretty much redundant then huh?

SwishSpencor · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:02

Mr^B said:
So watches are pretty much redundant then huh?

Nar, some people can't be bothered to get a phone out of their pocket so a watch is more suited for them

Mr^B · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:10

So having a watch isn't a matter of practicality, it's more of a lifestyle choice then?

Interesting.

SO, the main function of a watch isn't to tell the time, as there's so many other means of getting the time - so I wonder why someone would want to wear something simply for the way it looks...

:rolleyes:

A.N.Other · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:13

Yes, I have a phone that generally doesn't leave me, but a watch is just so much more convenient. I guess it sounds daft to someone who doesn't have a watch, but I'd be lost without mine.

A.N.Other · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:16

Mr^B said:
SO, the main function of a watch isn't to tell the time, as there's so many other means of getting the time - so I wonder why someone would want to wear something simply for the way it looks...

What?

Are you saying you don't buy clothes you like just because there is a cheaper alternative? I take it you have no jewellery at all? What's your hair like? etc etc.

semi-pro waster · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:22

Evangelion said:
Those dudes make some seriously weird watches.

Check this out.

That is pretty funky but I think I'd prefer it without the links to the Titanic, seems a bit morbid to me.

On one level I've got a certain amount of admiration for the guy, selling a watch for $300k which doesn't actually tell the time is Emporers New Clothes par excellence but that is counterbalanced with a feeling of "You what? How much and it still doesn't do anything worthwhile".

Von Luck · 27 Apr 2008 at 09:29