Just curious, Do you consider watches to be Jewelry, an Accessory, or a Utility?
Obviously, jewelry and accessories can mean the same thing, so I’ll clarify. Jewelry is usually for looks or sentiment, while accessories (belts, ties, etc) typically have a function as well.
Personally, being new in the watch collecting space, my watches are all “Jewelry” for now.
I don’t find myself using them for the time since clocks are everywhere, and I’ve used the ones I’ve bought lately to add a bit of flare to my outfits. Smart watches (definitely a utility) just aren’t pretty enough!
So you’re saying it adds something? You get a watch that tells the time and you get positive intangible feelings associated with the watches due to a personal appreciation for history/mechanical devices/design? Sounds like a win-win. I agree with your statements, but you’re saying it like these are bad things and I’m saying they’re positive. Whether these intangible feelings are worth the extra cost is up to the buyer.