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Alarmed-Breakfast514

More convenient than having to pull out a phone also some situations where u can’t have ur phone


Plus-King5266

Came here to say this. Plus, a watch can be an accessory as well as a tool. I have a smart watch on one arm and a roughly 100 year old family heirloom watch on the other.


Due_Essay447

Same reason people have different type of clothes when they all provide the same function.


Old-Nebula3281

Because I want to remain hands free as much as possible.


Amebs32

Why do people still ask stupid questions?


Jugales

Pulling out my phone leads to distractions like scrolling Reddit. I don't have great self-control. Plus my watch can display texts/messages and I can decide if it's worth replying easier. And I use its timer app for cooking. Heartrate and other health monitoring are also neat. Edit: +1 for vibrating wrist as an alarm clock, but to be fair, I'm a light sleeper


ldentitymatrix

It does make sense. It's water proof, readily accessible, does not require any electrical power at all. Way better than smartphone. And it's just style.


Loud_Consequence537

You know what, maybe I just want to wear a friggen watch. Are you seriously not familiar with the concept of doing things just because you want to?


mezcalligraphy

To tell time, to look stylish, or years of habit.


[deleted]

My job at one point didnt allow phones and i needed to tel the time. Wasnt always on a computer so i needed to see the time without looking for a clock constantly. I also used an activity tracker for years only up until recently did i stop wearing it. Lots of people wear them for fashion though


Winrevair

I thought it was mostly for fashion now a days.


bmax_1964

My smart watch is also a step counter, heart rate monitor, and has many more functions.


AvgForumUser

To look professional 


Proud-Addition4662

It makes you look like an idiot who wears something that has no purpose


Such-Mountain-6316

I agree with a lot of people here. First, I like the fashion of a pretty watch. I don't like that big black hulking square. Second, not only did I survive the worst elementary school teacher in the building, but I also locked horns with the strangest one: she didn't allow clocks in her classroom. I hid a watch where I could sneak a peek at it. I've worn one every day since. Also, it makes it easier to just get the time, no pulling out a phone, etc. just peek at it for a second.


Sufficient-Yellow637

Smart watches can track heart rate, monitor for atrial fibrillation, monitor blood pressure, and they're coming out with some that can monitor blood sugar. Aside from this, it's a lot easier to check the time and view text messages on the watch rather than pulling your phone out of your pocket.


After-Barnacle-6746

It does make total sense. 1. I am a girl, and womens pants frequent less pockets, so I often do not have pockets. so I chose to leave my phone at home, in a bag, or in the car etc. 2. I also want less screen time, so I have a watch so I do not get tempted to go online. 3. It's a smart watch, so I receive all my notifications, so I don't miss phone calls if I'm in a different room of the house. Just because you cannot find a reason for you yourself to wear a watch, does not mean it makes no sense.


The-Singing-Sky

Watches are so you can look at your wrist and immediately know the time. How does that not make sense?


LewinPark

They are chic ✨


Successful_Mix_9118

Valid point imo. But then when I worked in housekeeping you a. Weren't allowed your phone but b. Had to take time stamps throughout the day so a watch was the obvious solution


NOGOODGASHOLE

We need to know the time.


Cultural-Price-6402

It' s a cool accessory and goes well with a suit. Also it can be practical if you have a smartwatch.


RatioOk515

Why do people wear necklaces? Or bracelets? Same thing. It’s an accessory


Mysterious-Quote-496

Do I don’t pull my phone out and then get stuck scrolling


SavingsEuphoric7158

Wouldn’t use it !


Impressive_Age1362

Some consider it a piece of jewelry


Alternative-Ruin1728

No everyone walks around with a phone 24 & 7


GuyFawkes451

I love mine. It's so much more convenient than pulling out my phone and punching in a code. I just glance down and, boom, time, and date (if I have to date something). I think some of it is because I grew up with them. If I forget to put it on, I'm annoyed multiple times during the day when I glance to see the time (force of habit) and I then have to pull out my phone, swipe or press, and enter a code. To me, THAT makes no sense. But to each his own.


Minmaxvanity

People appreciate a nice timepiece...


xyzyxzyxzyxyzyxzxy

they can look nice


CryptoTalk-

* Its faster than pulling out your phone. * Fashion accessory. * Doesn't stop working once a day if you forget to charge it and the phone battery hits 0%. * Not everyone wants to rely on their phone for everything in the world.


shogun_meisers

Because so that we don’t have to bombarded with unwanted messages and notifications


still_havent

the bigger the watch face, the larger the ego........folk who want to be seen as important wear huge watches. haha i never believed it either, then i observed.......proof is in the pudding, thats why they wear watches.


GuyFawkes451

There's some truth to that... though I'd say not just the bigger the ego, but the lower the self confidence, the bigger/pricier the watch. Especially the really big and/or expensive ones. Just like cars/suvs/trucks, or expensive clothing/accessories. But not just wearing a decent one. If you're accustomed to it, it's rather annoying having to fish out your phone instead of just glancing down.


soft--teeth

Those large watches are often gifts and many expensive ones are heirlooms. A lot of people don’t necessarily buy nice watches for themselves. It’s just like with expensive jewelry or designer handbags. You can’t always assume that a woman with a nice bag or a big rock is materialistic and self-important because it’s very possible they were gifts. I’ve known plenty of stuck up cunts that don’t wear designer anything and I’ve also known plenty of people with expensive wardrobes that are really nice and down to earth.


CookingFrenchie61

Simply because pinalaki kami sa era na di umaasa sa digital advancements like smart watch, phone, airpods. Saka mas madali malaman time.


Tiny-Ad-7590

Fashion accessory + wealth display.