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Gaithersburg, MD | I Dunno... I don't get how digging in your pocket, pulling out your phone, unlocking it and looking at the clock is replacing a 1/4 second flip of the wrist to do the same thing. Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose? | |
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I know a sysadmin that had a watch (big freakin dial, knobs...cost $$$$). He scratched it bad one day on a server rack install (supposed to be scratch proof...ha). He never wore a watch since. Just uses his iPhone now (dropped that twice but Otterbox saved him).
Personally, I have a (Tag Heuer) watch. Needs battery every 3-5 years, costs $9 from a jeweler (cute gal runs the shop so I contribute to someone's lunch money). Accurate for me.
I guess it's how you grew up. I was given a watch early on. Always had one. Always will. Yet, I do look at my phone for time...
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| Re: I Dunno... I have a collection of expensive watches that I never wear anymore. No need for them. I can pull my phone out of my pocket and simultaneously press the button to turn the display on and see the time in the same amount of time as it takes to look at a wrist watch. Plus, often when I need to see what time it is I'm also wanting to see what my schedule for the near future is. None of my watches are able to display my calendar details. | |
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... That's true. I fly out to L.A. a lot for work but I never change my watch I just automatically "see" the time as three hours later when I glance at it. | |
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| | HossSauters A Walrus
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Tulsa, OK | Guess what? I have a G-Shock watch that syncs itself with the master clock every night. It's never off more than a 1/4 second in a day even when it misses a sync (which is not often). It has a solar face with a 20 year battery. I've had it for 4 years now with no problems. Best 60 bucks I spent on a timepiece. I NEVER use my phone as a watch/clock. Why would I? | |
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|  Tanshin
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kudos:1 | For me, it's the avoidance of that extra bit of time in my morning routine to put on the watch. If I know I'll have my phone with me already, why should I need to grab something else? | |
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|  LinklistPremium
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kudos:5 | said by Desdinova:I don't get how digging in your pocket, pulling out your phone, unlocking it and looking at the clock is replacing a 1/4 second flip of the wrist to do the same thing. Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose?
How many times during the day do you need to check the time anyway? The phone is convenient enough to do that when needed.
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... I check the time pretty constantly; either because of conference calls or if I'm working a job (as a projectionist and video tech, I often have to keep track of different show start times and presentation times, especially on corporate gigs where I may have to move between different rooms for different meetings).
I also get asked the time by quite a few customers who don't wear watches anymore (I guess because cell phones are so convenient) but are too lazy to go through the steps I outlined in my first post to find out what time it is. So they ask the guy with a watch. I've joked with a number of them (when they ask "what times is it?" I reply with the old chestnut "Time to get a watch") and they admit that they don't wear one anymore because they can look at their phone but are too lazy to dig it out, unlock it and see what time it is. Same with needing to know the date.
I also enjoy cooking and if an ingredient or dish has a preparation step that's time-related (like sauteing for two minutes), it's easier to just glance at the watch that's right in front of me than it is to turn and look across the room at the clock.
I actually use a number of the functions on my watch and it's a LOT easier and faster than using the phone. | |
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kudos:5 | Re: I Dunno... said by Desdinova:I check the time pretty constantly; either because of conference calls or if I'm working a job (as a projectionist and video tech, I often have to keep track of different show start times and presentation times, especially on corporate gigs where I may have to move between different rooms for different meetings).
I also get asked the time by quite a few customers who don't wear watches anymore (I guess because cell phones are so convenient) but are too lazy to go through the steps I outlined in my first post to find out what time it is. So they ask the guy with a watch. I've joked with a number of them (when they ask "what times is it?" I reply with the old chestnut "Time to get a watch") and they admit that they don't wear one anymore because they can look at their phone but are too lazy to dig it out, unlock it and see what time it is. Same with needing to know the date.
I also enjoy cooking and if an ingredient or dish has a preparation step that's time-related (like sauteing for two minutes), it's easier to just glance at the watch that's right in front of me than it is to turn and look across the room at the clock.
I actually use a number of the functions on my watch and it's a LOT easier and faster than using the phone.
If a watch works for you, that is all that really matters. But for most people, it has become a superfluous piece of equipment.
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| | | | Convenient enough? Do you take a shower with your phone? Swim with your phone? Drive with your phone? Sh-t with your phone? Ride your bike with your phone? Vote for Obama with your phone? Walk your dog with your phone? Change a diaper with your phone?...
I can talk on the phone and check the time...
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| | | | | Re: I Dunno... As a matter of fact I do sh-t with my phone...doesn't everybody? | |
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San Luis Obispo, CA | Re: I Dunno... Yep, me too. Might as well surf the 'net waiting for s)$& to happen!  | |
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| | | I used to wear a watch all the time.. Now I don't, just check my phones time with weather anytime I need the time!
Easy. | |
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| | | Also my phone has the time on the lockscreen, I don't have to unlock it to see the time. I think even the iphone has the time on the lockscreen now, not 100% sure though. | |
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| | fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
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kudos:3 | Re: I Dunno... It has since day one. | |
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| | | said by Desdinova:I don't get how digging in your pocket, pulling out your phone, unlocking it and looking at the clock What phone do you have which requires unlocking to view the time? All I need to do is pull it out (really easy since it's the only thing in that pocket) and turn the screen on (which usually happens while pulling it out of the pocket anyway) - the date and time are right there on the lock screen.
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... On my Nokia, activating the display and turning on the screen are usually done at the same time with the side button. But yeah, that's what I meant.  | |
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kudos:48 | said by Desdinova: Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose?
I guess it would depend on how much of a tattoo enthusiast you are, for people with full sleeves I could see this being viable.
Matt
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| | DesdinovaPremium
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... Never thought of that! | |
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| | MadtownPremium
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Madera, CA | said by mmay149q:said by Desdinova: Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose?
I guess it would depend on how much of a tattoo enthusiast you are, for people with full sleeves I could see this being viable. Matt Where you wear your watch that is where the vain is, and just looking at my own wrist I would hate to think of a tattoo needle pressing up against where the veins are. | |
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kudos:48 | Re: I Dunno... said by Madtown:said by mmay149q:said by Desdinova: Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose?
I guess it would depend on how much of a tattoo enthusiast you are, for people with full sleeves I could see this being viable. Matt Where you wear your watch that is where the vain is, and just looking at my own wrist I would hate to think of a tattoo needle pressing up against where the veins are. Both of my wrists have tattoo's actually, right wrist says love, left wrist says hate waiting on getting the money to have my niece continue/finish my sleeves on both.
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|  KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little GuyPremium
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Tulsa, OK | Most common time I use my watch: When in the shower getting ready for work.
I'll glance at it to see how I'm doing on time, don't want to be late, can I relax and soak a bit longer, etc etc
One day I'm sure they'll have water proof phones but not yet.
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| | DesdinovaPremium
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... Even if they do, you'd probably have to be WEARING the phone while in the shower, most likely around your wrist. So at that point we'd have swapped a small sleek device for a large bulky one so I still see wearing a watch to be the win. | |
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| fiberguyMy views are my own.Premium
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kudos:3 | said by Desdinova:I don't get how digging in your pocket, pulling out your phone, unlocking it and looking at the clock is replacing a 1/4 second flip of the wrist to do the same thing. Are watches somehow using up valuable wrist real estate that's needed for some other purpose? What kind of a phone do you have? you have to unlock it to look at the clock? Just as quickly as you (exaggerate) say 1/4 a second, I can pull my phone out of my pocket and simply look at the lock screen... really no different than having a pocket watch, which is still popular by some.
But seriously.. why do you care? .. if a watch works for you, then do it. I don't get why some people think that they have to push their ways on to others as it's "the way"... such as you are.
There's a somewhat popular saying going around these days...
"Religion is like a penis.
It's fine to have one. It's fine to be proud of it. but please don't whip it out in public and start waving it around in my face, trying to shove it down my throat."
... the same can be said about almost any other PERSONAL choice. | |
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Gaithersburg, MD | Re: I Dunno... I have a Nokia N8 and the screen shuts off when you lock it. To view the screen again, I slide the Unlock button on the side of the phone and that simultaneously unlocks the screen and turns the screen back on.
I don't have a problem with folks not wanting to wear a watch and I never condemned or belittled them for doing so, I was just curious as to why using the phone is so popular. You're right, it's not a hugely complicated thing to do but it IS more involved and it does take longer to reach into your pocket, look at the time and put the phone away again than it is to simply turn your wrist and be done with it (and if you're in a situation where your hands are full or you can't easily reach your phone--say you left it in another room or the car--then you're out of luck). I'm certainly not judging the folks who do. And I've learned that my need to keep a pretty constant eye on the time is very different from most other folks whose need to do the same is far less frequent. So my question has been answered. | |
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Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | Is voice usage down, or is it that other uses are up? | |
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|  BF69Premium
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Camden, TN | said by AVD:or is it that other uses are up?
both. A couple of years ago we need 1400 minutes. Now we don't even use 200. | |
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Salisbury, MD | GPS Don't forget GPS, Garmin tried getting into the phone market once they saw the writing on the wall, with maps being loaded to phones now standalone gps receivers are going to be a thing of the past. | |
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Brooklyn, NY | Making a stretch Karl, I think it's a bit too much of a stretch. Just because it's not the most common use, doesn't instantly mean it's less important.
You don't use 911-emergency service every day. Does it mean it's not important?
You don't use your car's airbags every day. Does it mean it's not important?
Take a look at the very last table in your linked article.
Making phone calls is the 2nd most common activity(after taking photos)!
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prepaid data & calling plans start @ $40 a month and top out at $100.. there is no reason to be stuck with a contract anymore as you can port your number wherever you want if that's important to you.. sprint and net10 already can hookup prepaid (unlimited plans) service for the iphone as well.. | |
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Camden, TN | Re: prepaid smartphone said by tmc8080:consumers are flocking to prepaid plans with smart phones instead of signing up for these so-called family plans...
prepaid data & calling plans start @ $40 a month and top out at $100.. there is no reason to be stuck with a contract anymore as you can port your number wherever you want if that's important to you.. sprint and net10 already can hookup prepaid (unlimited plans) service for the iphone as well..
pre-paid phones are crap compared to what you can get on contract and really aren't much of a deal in my book. | |
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Columbus, OH | Re: prepaid smartphone Of course that is when you go with a prepaid carrier that doesn't restrict you to their own phone selection and lets you use your own device. Costs more buying unsubsidized but over time the savings per month pay off. | |
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EARTH | Probably about #10 for me lor lower ... in terms of apps I actually use. I just don't see the point anymore when I can email or text for just about everything. | |
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