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Do you wear a wristwatch?

Do you wear a wristwatch?

  • Yes

    Votes: 18 40.9%

  • No

    Votes: 15 34.1%

  • Sometimes

    Votes: 11 25.0%
  • Total voters
    44
  • Poll closed .
GeoffBot

GeoffBot

Well-Known Member
Hi

On my watch forum we wondered what percentage of normal people wear watches so I was wondering whether you wouldn't mind voting in my poll.
 
I used to, but stopped because the bands tend to irritate my skin or arm hair gets caught and tugs, which is a pain in the bum.
 
I've not worn one in ages. I used to always wear one but stopped about the time I had a cell phone. I don't even have a 'real' clock in my house, between my cable box/laptop/phone I know what time it is :)
 
I wear one. And I wear it on my right arm:) Do most folks wear it on their left arm?

I find it quicker to see the date/time instead of whipping out my phone (If I have my phone on me).

I like the metal band watches and tend not to spend more than $50.00 just in case it gets busted at work :)
 
NYCHitman1 said:
I used to, but stopped because the bands tend to irritate my skin or arm hair gets caught and tugs, which is a pain in the bum.
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Plenty of alternatives to bracelets - leather straps (though sweaty/smelly in summer), snake, frog, canvas straps...

Clementine_3 said:
I've not worn one in ages. I used to always wear one but stopped about the time I had a cell phone. I don't even have a 'real' clock in my house, between my cable box/laptop/phone I know what time it is :)
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I wear a watch as man jewellery - not functionality per-se as I'm usually near a PC or phone (though I went camping last weekend so it was useful). I don't have any other jewellry to express myself (aside from my wedding ring, though this isn't very expressive). I have 7 watches for different occasions - dressy, diving etc; some guys on my watch forum have 200.

Mikestony said:
I wear one. And I wear it on my right arm:) Do most folks wear it on their left arm?

I find it quicker to see the date/time instead of whipping out my phone (If I have my phone on me).

I like the metal band watches and tend not to spend more than $50.00 just in case it gets busted at work :)
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Most wear on their left; it's usually southpaws/lefties who wear on their right. Are you?
 
I wear mine on my left hand. I got a nice Seiko watch, it's kineticly powered, which is cool. It's no Rolex, but not a Timex either. I also like that I never have to change the date. It works when people ask, what day it is.
 
Mikestony said:
I wear one. And I wear it on my right arm:) Do most folks wear it on their left arm?
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I think it's more a case of most people wear it on their non-dominant hand, where it gets in the way less often.

I should wear mine more often (my job often precludes handling my phone whilst working), but I never get around to having the battery replaced.
 
Mikestony said:
I wear one. And I wear it on my right arm:) Do most folks wear it on their left arm?

I find it quicker to see the date/time instead of whipping out my phone (If I have my phone on me).

I like the metal band watches and tend not to spend more than $50.00 just in case it gets busted at work :)
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As pointed out above by Geoffbot, you usually wear your watch on your opposite hand so that you can turn your wrist to see the time while using your dominate hand. Don't know why, but I am right handed and have always worn a watch on my right hand.

I wear a watch as a fashion accessory.
 
Dunno how to vote, but yes I wear a watch, I can't NOT wear one. If I didn't have a watch on I'd feel more weird than if I went out with o clothes on!!!

I wear it n my left arm and I have a specific watch for work and one for when I'm not working, I love big chunky watches.

And I prefer digital because I'm a bit obsessive about time (maybe that's why I can't not wear a watch), and one of my pet hates is poor time keeping, when I'm at work I get a break and ill literally look at my own watch and ill go to the exact minute, so if I'm sent on my break at 11.33 ill return at 12.33.
 
I have a Seiko for when I just need a watch, but I also have a Pebble, which I wear at work, it's great for when I'm in meetings and commuting.
 
Yes, though I do wear it on my dominant arm (insofar as I have one - "left-biassed ambilateral" would probably be the best description of me).

Just the one - a slim Titanium Tissot. No fancy functions, just has to tell the time reliably. I find it much more convenient than digging the phone out of a pocket and turning the screen on.
 
I usually wear a cheap analogue watch. I find them (at least some thing with say black hands on a white face) easier to read at a glance than digital ones. I prefer a leather strap.

I'm a left hander who wears his watch on his left hand. I suppose out of habit these days but I guess originally I probably just thought that was the correct way to wear a watch. Other than knowing I was left handed I don't think I gave the issue any thought when I was younger. I use an knife and fork ,scissors, play guitar, mandolin, etc. right handed.
 
I usually wear one as long as I remember to put it on when I wake up. I have a few, couple of cheap ones (cheap but shiny) for semi smart occasions. My everyday watch was bought for my 30th, a Titanium Citizen eco drive, so it can take everyday punishment without getting ruined.
 
I had a Rolex I bought in Shenzhen. Only wore it for a few days...the minute hand fell off. Normally I don't wear watches. BTW I had another look around the wholesale KIRF watch mall when I was in Shenzhen again recently....just looking...not buying this time.

In the 80s I used wear those Casio geek watches, ones that could store names and telephone numbers. But that was before mobile phones. I might try an Android watch though, because I am still a geek at heart...

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/1004385722/Touch_Screen_Smartphone_watch_Android_watch.html
Touch-screen Android watch by Shenzhen Enjoy Fashion Electronics Co. Ltd. :thumb:
 
I used to wear one alot but as time went on I stop wearing it as much. I do have a Bulova watch I've had since 2002.

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