Wish I had a picture of my childhood 'Timex' with its plastic strap.... now THAT was a PROPER watch - when you were about seven. Did it for me! Of course when I was seven they were still using Sundials. I still have it somewhere, so if the Antiques Roadshow comes to town, I'm sorted.
I don't even wear a watch every day, as everywhere I am usually has a clock in view. I have a Citizen 'Eco-Drive', which just tells me the time and the date. Simple but effective, probably the watch equivalent of a Ford Fiesta, and another one which is a strange 'surfing-themed' (ocean, not internet) velcro-fastened 'Gul-logo-d' thing, which is the watch equivalent of a VW Camper Van. I do like the look of some watches - it's the visual impact combined with the very clever 'technology in miniature' thing I think. Still, I have to say some of the prices are just plain daft, although I do understand the investment value/heirloom aspects. I'd still rather spend the dosh on Music, Gigs and MINI bits - sometimes the best times are when you forget the time!
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