Digital Generation Rediscovers Analog Wristwatches 505
Hugh Pickens writes "As recently as a half-decade ago, time seemed to be running out for the wristwatch; the mechanical device was declared to be going the way of the abacus. But now the NY Times reports that the 'sundial' of the wrist is experiencing an uptick among members of the digital generation, particularly by heritage-macho types in their 20s and 30s who are drawn to the wristwatch's retro appeal, just as they have seized on straight razors, selvedge denim and vintage vinyl. 'A cool machine that is all moving parts has got to be intrinsically interesting to someone born into this generation,' says Mitch Greenblatt, an online retailer of design-forward watches who is seeing a surge in business, 'because there's just nothing like that in their life.'"
Re:Steam-punk appeal (Score:5, Funny)
This really isn't much of a surprise. The Steam-punk genre is quite popular with the 20-40 crowd.
I'm 37. I've had combo analog/digital watches almost continuously since I was about 10. I source them from exotic boutiques like K-Mart where they sell obscure brands like Timex.
If the NYT article wasn't behind a registration screen ... maybe something the summary didn't cover would make some sense here.
Definitely not me (Score:5, Funny)
I still think that digital watches are a pretty neat idea.
(Besides I have some difficulties to read analog watches).
I was there ... (Score:5, Funny)
And right now, I have my Dad's old analog on my wrist.
And ok, get off ... etc etc...
Ah there it is! (Score:4, Funny)
"Digital Generation Rediscovers Analog Wristwatches"
It was on my wrist this whole time!
Re:News for hipsters (Score:5, Funny)
I've always worn a watch, never saw the point of lugging a cell phone around just to know the time,
Cell phones are known for having other functionality as well as being able to tell the time. I've never seen the point of strapping a somewhat functional piece of jewelry to my arm when I have a small device in my pocket that tells the time, as well as doing a hundred or more other things that I find useful.
Re:News for hipsters (Score:5, Funny)
This feels like one of those PR firm news stories (Score:4, Funny)
I don't get it? (Score:2, Funny)
How in the hell are you suppose to load Linux on one?
Re:Meh. (Score:5, Funny)
In fact, maybe an iWatch wouldn't be a bad idea.
Oh god, no. You wouldn't be able to share the time with anyone else, and you'd have to use Apple's proprietary software to set it. Not to mention that it would be twice as expensive as any other comparable digital watch, and I'm pretty sure that they would pay a license fee to the RIAA for some weird reason for each one sold, which would then mean that the RIAA would now have enough money to start suing other digital watch manufacturers for infringement because apparently the "beep! beep! beep!" of their alarms is copyrighted.
Don't get me started on how you can't replace your iWatch's battery when it runs out...
Re:Steam-punk appeal (Score:2, Funny)
Yeah, I switched to safety razors a few years ago and I love them. They do require a little extra attention while shaving, though. I'm currently wearing 4 nice dings on my face (cheek by lip, cheek by chin, 1 on chin #1, and 1 on chin #2) from butchering myself on Tuesday morning (not nearly enough sleep over the holiday weekend).
Re:Steam-punk appeal (Score:2, Funny)
It is, as well, one of the very few ways men can successfully accessorize; gaudy earrings, bracelets, piercings, and the like are not professional, nor are they attractive outside a minority group.
To a 59 year old geezer like me, all that shit is just, well, a bit too effeminate, you know? Did you know that originally a man wearing an earring in one ear signified you'd been in prison, the other ear meant you were homosexual? What's next, men wearing nail polish, lipstick, and dresses? LMAO@U sissies!
Now get me a goddamned beer or get off my lawn, pussy!