Obsolete things that won't go away

[UserX]

I hope watches aren't a thing of the past... I love my Tag and have worn it everyday for almost 20 years. Still looks brand new. I had planned to hand it down to my son, but that might be like giving him a type writer or something in 30 years

[Big A]

Interesting theory but if that is true (that the majority of watch wearers do so only to be flashy) why would so many cheap watches be sold?

Same reason that there's lots of CZ and 10k gold out there, those who wear watches for fashion like to have a few options, and would rather have several cheaper watches in various styles and bands, than invest in a single "nice" watch.

[2011GT]

A few off the top of my head:

Ash trays in cars.
wrist watch
TV antenna
CD's and disc of any kind.

The sound quality of mp3 hurts my head. I only listen to CDs and have zero mp3.

[68RR]

I would venture to say that the majority of people that wear watches today do so as a fashion accessory and/or jewelry/status symbol, and rarely depend on them to tell time. We as a society are narcissistic, thus fashion and jewelry will never become obsolete.

Young people, I'd say yes.. but us old farts (well some of us) wear them for their functionality.. My cell phone isn't my god...

[jdgregory84]

Fake ass fucks trying to look classy.

Stupid motherfuckers that don't have important shit to worry about.

[Chili]

The same reason hair extensions and press on nails are sold.
Fake ass fucks trying to look classy.

I'm not talking about knockoffs or imitators, I'm talking about inexpensive functional watches.

I do agree that high end watches are really just jewelry. A $5k Rolex is no more functional than a $100 Timex. In fact, maybe even less functional. Not that there's anything wrong with it. I just don't know that I believe that 'most' watch wearers do so for vanity.

[CJ-95GT]

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• Hardened, scratch-proof mineral glass

Yup, I missed that at first. It's also Hypo-allergenic for those of you with sensitive skin.

[CexMashean]

Interesting theory but if that is true (that the majority of watch wearers do so only to be flashy) why would so many cheap watches be sold?

The same reason hair extensions and press on nails are sold.
Fake ass fucks trying to look classy.

[Chili]

I would venture to say that the majority of people that wear watches today do so as a fashion accessory and/or jewelry/status symbol, and rarely depend on them to tell time. We as a society are narcissistic, thus fashion and jewelry will never become obsolete.

Interesting theory but if that is true (that the majority of watch wearers do so only to be flashy) why would so many cheap watches be sold?

[Big A]

Sweet watch. It looks like it doesn't have a crystal face. If so, are the hands basically unprotected?

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• Hardened, scratch-proof mineral glass

[CJ-95GT]

Stacy bought me this badass WeWood watch a few years ago. Every time I wear it, I get people asking about it. It's pretty damned cool.

http://we-wood.us/collections/men-s/...-jupiter-black

Sweet watch. It looks like it doesn't have a crystal face. If so, are the hands basically unprotected?

[UserX]

Is it their prices or the pensions and wages they pay out that are drowning them?

Both. If you have high wages and pensions, you need to charge more for your services.

[Big A]

I would venture to say that the majority of people that wear watches today do so as a fashion accessory and/or jewelry/status symbol, and rarely depend on them to tell time. We as a society are narcissistic, thus fashion and jewelry will never become obsolete.

[46Tbird]

I always wore a watch until I started carrying a cell. I am obsessive about being punctual. I also really like watches, but the redundancy kills it for me. And I never really dress spiffy enough to justify a decently expensive one. I was usually satisfied with a $70 or so Fossil.

Stacy bought me this badass WeWood watch a few years ago. Every time I wear it, I get people asking about it. It's pretty damned cool.

http://we-wood.us/collections/men-s/products/limited-edition-wewood-jupiter-black

[jluv]

CD's and disc of any kind.

I hope this doesn't happen until they come up with something that sounds as good. Compressed music sucks.