7 Reasons To Own A Watch

Even the most passionate watch enthusiast can admit no one really needs a watch. Frankly, with all the tech at our fingertips these days, watch collecting has pretty much nothing to do with telling the time. In the modern world, watches have taken on a lot of new meanings and still, I will argue, deserve a place on your wrist. In this video, I'll share seven reasons to own a watch that are meaningful to me and quite possibly also to you.

Other Places to Check Out:

7 Reasons To Own A Watch:
1:41 - 1. Watches Represent Something Bigger Than Us
5:15 - 2. Built to Last in a Disposable World
6:52 - 3. Individual Expression
8:47 - 4. Self Sufficiency
11:00 - 5. History
12:18 - 6. Watches are an Aspirational Pursuit
13:08 - 7. Watches are a Reminder of How & Why We Live

[joshalum]

Someone told me once that the automatic watch he is wearing was powered by his grandfather’s everyday movement. Now that watch is powered by his everyday movement. It was beautiful.

[piquetuk]

Must've checked my watch 50 times yesterday, 2 or 3 times to actually find out the time.

[tylermaxwell]

I am from a poor family from the Philippines but the only thing my dad gave to me before he passed away was his vintage citizen mechanical watch from the 90's. it still works like new.it may have no financial value but for me it is the most expensive watch in the world. it paved the way for me to start my collection, seiko snkl23 being my first bought automatic watch. and my son will have them when my time comes to an end.

[TheeYellowDart]

As a soldier, a watch will always be a required tool for now and the foreseeable future. There are places where Bluetooth smart watches can't go and are even controlled on some establishments. This leaves the trusted basic watch to keep you on track.

Something that has always stuck with me, was a saying I heard during Basic Training:

"If you don't meet your timings, people die!"

On the surface, that seems just a little over the top. But it underscores the necessity and importance for time appreciation. You can accomplish a lot in just 5 mins.

[ianbrown]

You say watches aren’t necessary with the emergence of technology, but how would I tell the time without my watch! Look at my phone like some barbarian?

[Jgom]

Teddy, let’s get an update of your collection. 👌🏼

[nmoddentity]

8. Watches are art you carry with you.

[MrShinobi]

My watches don’t just tell me the time of day...but they serve as a reminder of the time I have on this earth. With every glance at the dial, its looking back at you ...reminding you to cease the day and make every moment in Time ( pun intended ) count. LOVE my watches.

[fadhlullahaziz]

This shld be the most important vid of your channel. It represents the 'WHY' behind everything..

[juliohernandez]

I got a watch to avoid looking at my phone so often and getting distracted. It really helps me get into work mode.

[RobinsWatchJourney]

No need to apologize, all points, even the sappy ones, are valid. For me, my collection is being built to leave to my grandson so that he will have tangible and very personal reminders of me and my love for him. And you thought you could be sappy.

[jesse]

Isn't it fascinating that something that tells time can be timeless.

[vincentjack]

Wearing watches to me just shows a level of maturity along with just being fun to do so

[James.]

Hello Teddy its comforting to know that some one of your generation has such passion, knowledge and respect of an art and craft that is timeless , every time I hear the stories of your grand fathers it brings a tear to my eye, my grandfather left England to go to South Africa and ended up in Australia , my Dad left Australia and came to Canada, both in search of a better life .which they found !!! their stories need to be remembered and appreciated , thanks for sharing yours !!!

[thejmo]

A mechanical watch, or rather a timepiece, embodies an elegant way to appreciate and reflect on the passing of time. It elevates the simple act of wanting to know what time it is. It’s also an opportunity to have a beautiful, and functional piece of jewelry for a man (or woman).

[truthserum]

I might forget my phone but I’ve never forgotten my watch, I sleep with my watch, shower with it, I never remove it except to wipe it down after I shower, and this is why you must choose a watch very carefully, I wear a SMP300 in blue with metal bracelet.

[danielmikhail]

I used to be an Apple Watch lover and I have had one through almost every series. I always had to have the latest... and I realized that I want something that I can have my whole life, and I really wanted something that didn’t ding on my wrist every single time I had a notification. So, I saved up and got an mechanical watch. I’m so happy.

[shiznuts]

Watches are the ultimate tattoos.
They mean something, they tell a story.
They are an extention of your personality and a way of expressing yourself.
Just with watches you get to change it up every day to match your mood or the occassion.

[travisscoggins]

Having gone through the winter storms in Texas this last week, at 5 days without power, and rolling outages, my Omega was our constant. If things go south, a good watch is a necessity

[JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I fell down the rabbit hole 4 years ago and havent looked back! They are incredible pieces of Art, History and Design. Not to mention the sentimental value when they are passed down generation to generation. Great Video as always Teddy!