Friday, June 6, 2014

Things You Should Know About Minimalist Wrist Watch

By Sally Delacruz


Timing is everything, especially in this fast paced world of the new generation. People are all catching up and racing with time. Some wish they had more of it to accomplish all the things that they wanted so much to achieve. Some wish they could turn it back and start over.

Time is indeed of the essence. Though it is intangible, humans somehow get a grasp of how it works through the witty invention that is called a watch. There are many different kinds of watches. Some are mounted as wall clocks. There are also those worn on the wrist such as the hip minimalist wrist watch. There are also digital ones that display only the exact time in hours and minutes, and the more traditional one that features hands ticking around a face.

Punctuality is a value that is taken as a sign of professionalism nowadays. It will do you no good to be late. You can even get fired out from your job if you are constantly late. This is exactly why people wear watches. They had to know if they are running out of time or if they still have enough to spare.

Of course, most purchase these because of their primary function which is to tell the time. Since young, it has always been instilled in the minds of each one the essence of being punctual. These led to the idea that being late is a sign of non professionalism, so most avoid it while they can. Before they were worn around the wrist and were permanent fixtures around the house, the earlier civilizations made use of natural signs to tell the hour of the day. Sundials were the thing back then, but since they can not tell you the time when it gets dark outside, people had to do something.

Then they became fashion statements. Small clocks were fastened on to bracelets and became popular with the women. It was such a revolution back then, and the wealthy ladies rushed off to acquire the newest fashion trend that combined the clock and the bracelet. This started the regard for wristwatches as an article of jewelry.

The men back the were content with the pocket watches that they are so accustomed to using. The perfect gentleman back then would not be seen out in public without one. A pocket watch is a clock that most often have a gold flip cover and is attached to a very long chain. They only saw the need for the wrist worn types when the pocket ones seemed very impractical for use during wars and enemy encounters.

When they became acceptable for men and women, everyone seemed to own one. This compelled watchmakers to make special ones in order for them not to lose their wealthy clientele. They thought of incorporating jewels and gemstones into the design. They also thought of using only the best materials. Thus, the wrist watch then became a status symbol. Those with fancier watches belong to the elite, and the average looking designs were for the common folk.

Now, they are also considered as gift items. They are common graduation gifts. It can also be given as birthday presents, even anniversary tokens.

The ones that are passed on from ancestors are regarded as heirlooms. These items, due to their rarity, are considered treasures in the modern world. They withstand the test of time as a result of superb craftsmanship.




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