In the year 2022, it is effectively impossible to get anything done without a smartphone. Our mobile phones allow us to stay in contact with the most important people in our lives; they keep us informed about impactful news and work updates; they provide a place to store lists and schedules; and, perhaps most importantly, they tell us the time.
For many, the ever-present need to carry a smartphone has caused a loss of confidence in the need for a watch, considering that watches can only offer the current time. However, there are more than a few good reasons that you should continue wearing a watch even when you have your smartphone in your pocket. These reasons include:
Watches Are More Convenient
When you are first getting into the habit of wearing a wristwatch, you might feel the accessory on your arm at all times. After a few hours or days, though, the sensation disappears, and you are left to enjoy the functionality of your watch whenever you need it. In contrast, a smartphone is an item that can be difficult to keep track of. Because it does not strap onto your body — because it must be carried in a pocket, in a purse, or in your hand — a smartphone must often be retrieved from where it was placed before it can be used. Knowing the time should not require a few seconds or minutes of searching for a time-telling device, which is why a watch remains so convenient in the modern-day.
Watches Are More Courteous
A smartphone is a device that has so many functionalities, from telling the time to communicating with others through various channels to playing games to taking pictures and more. When you pull out your phone during social interaction, there is no way for your conversation partners to know how you are using your smartphone, and many immediately assume, often correctly, that your attention has wavered and you are looking at your phone for greater entertainment. If you merely want to keep track of the time, it is much more polite to glance at a watch, which will not interrupt the flow of conversation or cause offense.
Watches Are More Reliable
While smartphones require quite a bit of maintenance — daily recharging and regular access to the internet or cellular network — most watches run reliably without a lot of effort on your part thanks to the movement that operates them. Aside from electronic watches, which will require charging like smartphones, there are three types of movement you can consider: mechanical, quartz and automatic.
- The mechanical movement is driven by winding a spring which drives the internal gears.
- Quartz movement uses a long-lasting battery to vibrate a piece of quartz to manage time accurately.
- The automatic movement harnesses the power of the wearer’s wrist movements to move the clock mechanism.
Watches Boast Better Style
Everyone’s smartphone looks the same, but you can select a style of watch that elevates your personal fashion choices and helps you stand out from the crowd. There is great variety in men’s luxury watches, from the size and shape of the dial to the material of the strap to details like the look of the hands and numerals. You should be able to find a timepiece that you are excited to wear every day and one that suits every outfit you own.
Watches Become Beautiful Heirlooms
Your smartphone will become outdated in a matter of months. Even though it is an item that you rely heavily on in your daily life, and an item that you might develop a great affinity for, it is not something you can pass on to your kids or grandkids and expect them to cherish it as you have. In contrast, a watch that is cared for will continue to function well for decades, perhaps centuries. Many young men fondly wear watches from their fathers and grandfathers. A well-loved watch will certainly become a beloved heirloom in your family for generations.
Do you need a watch in 2022? Quite simply: yes. Watches continue to have many benefits that smartphones cannot account for, so the sooner you invest in a high-quality timepiece, the better.