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BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts) Tue Aug 1, 2023, 11:38 AM Aug 2023

Who still wears a watch other than me? [View all]

And if you do, is it analog or digital?

Did anyone break a lifelong habit of wearing a watch because of the ubiquitous iPhone?

I still wear a watch, analog. I probably own five others tucked away in drawers somewhere.

21 votes, 1 pass \| Time left: Unlimited
	Do you wear a watch?
	1 (5%)
	If so, is it analog?
	13 (62%)
	Is it digital?
	6 (29%)
	Do you wear an Apple Watch?
	1 (5%)
	Did constantly carrying a smart phone cause you to give up a watch?
	0 (0%)
	1 DU member did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Who still wears a watch other than me? [View all] BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 OP

I wear a thing like an Apple watch. Ocelot II Aug 2023 #1

I've always wanted a Bulova. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #3

I won't be able to wear the Bulova until I get some links taken out of the band Ocelot II Aug 2023 #6

Well, what a great reason to need links removed! Congratulations! BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #7

Should add "Yes" or "No" question as to wearing a watch. brush Aug 2023 #2

I know, sadly I didn't know how to do that. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #4

I still wear an analog watch! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #5

Seiko Divemaster bottomofthehill Aug 2023 #8

Timex Expedition underpants Aug 2023 #9

That's what I'm wearing lol! BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #15

Yep. I've worn a Rolex Explorer II reference 1655 for 44 years and counting. rsdsharp Aug 2023 #10

Seiko Flight Computer LunaSea Aug 2023 #11

I had a Seiko years ago. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #17

Primarily an Apple Watch unweird Aug 2023 #12

Took my watch off when I retired. Deuxcents Aug 2023 #13

THAT is eminently sensible. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #18

Cheapest Casio. Love it. Got my info with a twist of the wrist. usonian Aug 2023 #14

Does a pocket watch count? Brother Buzz Aug 2023 #16

I thought of that afterwards, and I love pocket watches. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #19

I wear one DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2023 #20

Most of the time I don't wear it, but I do if I am tutoring or if I have a doctor's appointment. tblue37 Aug 2023 #21

No watch, no rings EYESORE 9001 Aug 2023 #22

Yes, I still wear an analog watch. Just bought a very expensive one in January that I've longed for beaglelover Aug 2023 #23

Wear a watch all the time except in the shower. I have quite a few so I rotate them. I have Floyd R. Turbo Aug 2023 #24

I have a few too, but since they're water-resistant I even shower with my watch. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #29

I stopped wearing one 20-ish years ago mike_c Aug 2023 #25

Casio atomic watch jrandom421 Aug 2023 #26

Citizen Eco-Drive ironflange Aug 2023 #27

Cheap Timex Marathon - Digital - Women's LeftInTX Aug 2023 #28

That's funny. That's why I quit buying digital lol! BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #30

Better an hour early than late! LeftInTX Aug 2023 #32

garmin smart watch dembotoz Aug 2023 #31

Rolex, Movado, Citizen ProfessorGAC Aug 2023 #33

I work in food service Cairycat Oct 2023 #34