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What exactly is an "every day watch"?
Sep 03, 2015,08:50 AM
This is the question posed by my wife when we were out trawling the watch boutiques in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. She says that the watch blogs are full of people mentioning it, but among enthusiasts and collectors, no one seems to be able to give a definition. After all, we all do different jobs, work in different climates, live in different cultures, and yet, there is usually more than one "every day watch".
That got me thinking...what would our definition of this be?
Could it be a relatively low key, normal looking watch that can take a few hits and yet serves its purpose of telling time and date? Works in casual and formal settings as well?
Or should it be in steel to deal with moisture and humid climates? Maybe a little louder than the earlier example, but still remaining versatile? Maybe not to beat up so much.
Or forego the date completely, stick to the office wear and still be able to pull off casual when called to...not so good with water, I think
Then there is the quintessential all rounder with a metal bracelet. Works in pretty much any setting and is also quite water friendly yet remaining humble
A timer? Depending on the job we do?
Or something that tries to pass off as a do all type watch, yet somehow doesn't fit into the formal too well and some times make it difficult to think of really doing any kind of sports with, just because of the price paid?
I honestly have no clear answer. My conclusion perhaps is that this thing about an "every day watch" is a myth that we conjure up just so that we have an excuse to get yet another one? Maybe it's me. What do you think? What would your definition of this be and what criteria would make it one?
This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-09-03 21:20:26