Monday, June 9, 2014

Things You Should Know About Minimalist Wrist Watch

By Sally Delacruz


The new generation always seems to be running after time. Most of the population acts just like the harried white rabbit in a popular book for children written by a well known British author and Oxford Professor. Most are fascinated and entranced in the idea of besting out over time, when everyone knows that such a feat is impossible. Humans continue trying, anyway.

It is a familiar sight to see people rush by and take long strides, all the while looking at the time strapped on to their wrists. Clocks, after all, seem to command everyone. People look at them mounted on walls. People have them at their bedside as alarms. People carry them around as a minimalist wrist watch.

Even if the concept of time and its importance was instilled in the public even way back in the older days, wristwatches were not really the thing. In fact, people did not really embrace the idea until 1868, when the first wristwatch made by an expert Swiss watchmaker was bought by the interested clientele. Today, it is deemed as an ordinary part of the ensemble and most people can not really get out of the house without wearing one.

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 it had been accepted as a timepiece for both ladies and gentlemen, these types are then mass produced. Every single person had one back then. Since the rich did not want anything shared with the common populace, they compelled watch makers to create an expensive line that only the wealthy can afford. This started the use of gems and other precious stones as decoration pieces for the ladies, and the finest leather as straps for the men. Needless to say, the watch has become a symbol of economic status.

Now, these types of watches are used as tokens. Before the trend of giving cars, it had been customary to present a man with a quality watch when he comes of age. They also became popular graduation and birthday gifts. Those that have matching designs for both men and women became cute couple items that are given on anniversaries.

A good watch is also handed down to succeeding generations. The ones with exceptional craftsmanship are often considered heirlooms and can cost quite a fortune. Even in the era of phones that incorporate everything, they will never be able to replace classic timepieces such as these.




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