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.'"
HEY SLASHDOT (Score:5, Informative)
why do you dipshits keep posting stories that are behind a pay wall, what is the NY Times stroking your junk?
Re:I don't understand (Score:3, Informative)
Personally I'm fine with it being an affectation,its the only piece of jewelry I wear, but lets at least be honest.
Some watches are functional, some people need to check/measure time when both hands are otherwise occupied. Some of us go outdoors, even in the rain. Some of us go to places where we can not recharge a phone. Some of us even go into water over our waist, on purpose. :-)